耶利米书［第十九章］
Book of Jeremiah 19
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耶利米书 第十九章 |Book of Jeremiah 19【不做被打碎的瓦瓶】
神指示耶利米去买窑匠的瓦瓶，带领长老和祭司走到欣嫩子谷的陶匠门口向他们宣告神的审判。这是作为他们行神所憎恶的事，将要面对毁灭的警告。
当圣灵提醒我们要悔改的地方，让我们珍惜神的每一个警戒。
二、选择不被审判（V6-9）
当我们的计划中没有神的参与，或所谋的不是合神的心意，神是会使我们的计谋落空。此外，经文显明以色列百姓在哪里离弃神，神的管教就要在哪里审判他们。
当我们让别的人事物放在超越神的位置时，神通常也必让我们在那些人、事、物上经历挫败。所以，我们要警醒，赶快回转来到神的面前，让祂拔出、拆毁、毁坏我们生命中的偶像。让我们敬畏神，免受像瓦瓶被打碎那样的被神审判。
三、成为贵重器皿（ V10-15）
1. 离卑贱不作碎瓦瓶（V10-11a）
原本神的心意是让以色列成为贵重的器皿，成为外邦人的光，神的见证。 然而，他们却硬着颈项，死不悔改。神吩咐耶利米在百姓和祭司中的长老面前，以打碎瓦瓶来象征神将要打碎这个悖逆的民族。连耶路撒冷也将成为荒凉之地，没有人能修复，也不能再囫囵。一个卑贱无用的器皿所面临的只有被打碎的命运。
弟兄姐妹，我们都是神拣选作祂尊贵的器皿。求神让我们脱离卑贱，在犹太新年前这15天禁食祷告中，透过生命读经，默想神的话语和认罪悔改，来预备好自己成为神手中的贵重的器皿。
2.快悔改不进入永死（V11b-13）
在今天15节经文里，陀斐特就出现了5次。在某些预言和启示文学中，陀斐特预表了将来最终审判时，罪恶和悖逆的人遭毁灭和惩罚的永恒去处，也就是地狱火湖。
基督徒本来就不需面对地狱火湖这样的结局。所以，当有人指正我们的生命，对我们说重话的时，不要讨厌他。当讲台分享审判悔改的信息时，不要把耳朵塞住。当意识到生命有不对的地方，就快快悔改归正。随时预备好自己能坦然无惧迎接主的再来。
3.顺服神作贵重器皿（V14-15）
经文再次提到，百姓会被像瓦瓶那样打碎，是因他们硬着颈项不听神的话。让我们引以为鉴，除了有悔改的生命，更是要顺服神的旨意，听从祂的指引，成为被祂使用的贵重器皿。
总结：
●拥有悔改与顺服神的生命，不成为被打碎的瓦瓶。
●竭力追求与神更亲密的连接，更新成为神贵重的器皿，活出荣耀神的生命。
Jeremiah 19: Don't Become a Shattered Pot
GK611 Morning Devotion
19/09/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Deborah
1.Cherishing God's Warnings (V1-5)
God instructed Jeremiah to buy a potter's jar and lead the elders and priests to the gate of the Valley of Hinnom to proclaim God's judgment. This served as a warning of destruction for committing acts detested by God.
When the Holy Spirit reminds us to repent, let us cherish every warning from God.
2.Choosing to Avoid Judgment (V6-9)
When God is absent from our plans, or our schemes are not aligned with His will, He will cause them to fail. The scripture shows that where the Israelites abandoned God, He would judge them in those very places.
When we place other people, things, or matters above God, He often allows us to experience failure in those areas. Therefore, we must stay vigilant, quickly return to God, and allow Him to uproot, tear down, and destroy the idols in our lives. Let us fear God and avoid the judgment of being shattered like a pot.
3. Becoming a Valuable Vessel (V10-15)
a. Away from Lowliness and Avoiding Being a Shattered Pot (V10-11a)
God's original intent was for Israel to be a valuable vessel, a light to the Gentiles, and a witness for Him. However, they were stiff-necked and refused to repent. God commanded Jeremiah to smash the pot in front of the people and the elders, symbolizing how God would smash this rebellious nation. Even Jerusalem would become desolate, beyond repair or becoming whole again. The only fate of a worthless vessel is to be smashed.
Brothers and sisters, we are all chosen by God to be His valuable vessels. May God help us break away from lowliness. During these 15 days of fasting and prayer before the Jewish New Year, let us prepare ourselves to be valuable vessels in God's hands through Bible study, meditating on His word, and confessing our sins.
b.Repent Quickly to Avoid Eternal Death (V11b-13)
In today's 15 verses, "Topheth" is mentioned five times. In certain prophecies and apocalyptic literature, Topheth symbolizes, in the Last Judgement, the eternal destination of destruction and punishment for sinful and rebellious people. It is also known as the lake of fire in hell.
Christians do not have to face the lake of fire as the final destination. So, when someone points out areas in our life that need correction, even if it's harsh, don't resent them. When the pulpit shares messages about judgment and repentance, don't block your ears. When you realize there's something wrong in your life, repent and turn back quickly. Always be prepared to meet the Lord without fear.
c. Obeying God to Become a Valuable Vessel (V14-15)
The scripture mentions again that the people will be smashed like a pot because of their stubborn refusal to listen to God's words. Let us take this as a lesson. Beyond living a repentant life, we must also obey God's will, follow His guidance, and become valuable vessels used by Him.
Conclusion:
•Live a life of repentance and obedience to God, and avoid becoming a smashed pot.
•Strive to pursue a closer relationship with God, be renewed to become His valuable vessel, and live a life that glorifies Him.