耶利米书［第二十章］
Book of Jeremiah 20
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耶利米书 第二十章 |Book of Jeremiah 20【凡事真实对准神】
一、神的仆人也会面对逼迫
1.遭遇攻击，但不屈膝（V1-2）
耶利米在殿中传讲神的话语，却遭到祭司巴施户珥的迫害，甚至被打并下在监里。他的逼迫不仅来自外在的敌对势力，更来自本应事奉神的祭司。巴施户珥背离了他的职责，用枷锁捆住耶利米，让他屈身一整天。
今天的我们也会遇到魔鬼的攻击，试图让我们屈膝，不再挺立事奉神。但在这样的时刻，神的力量使我们得着释放。我们是否能像耶利米一样，选择不屈膝，而是对准神，信靠祂的救恩？
2.面对逼迫，勇敢回应（V3-6）
虽然耶利米受尽苦楚，但他依然勇敢地宣告神对巴施户珥的审判，将他的名字改为‘四面惊吓’。巴施户珥原本象征‘自由与尊贵’，但因其不忠，变成了恐惧的象征。当世界逼迫我们时，我们是否妥协，还是像耶利米一样，坚持神的真理？勇敢回应，并坚守信仰，是对准神的表现。神必掌权，我们可以因信心而站立得住。
二、心灵的挣扎，勇敢倾诉但不放弃
1.虽然被嘲笑，仍忠于神的托付（V7-10）
耶利米感到自己被神欺骗，因为他忠心传道却遭遇巨大的痛苦和嘲笑。即便如此，他心中的异象和火焰让他无法沉默，依然宣讲神的话语。服事神往往伴随着代价，当受伤时，我们的第一个反应可能是放弃。但耶利米选择向神倾诉自己的怒气，而不是背离托付。这是他与神之间深刻的关系，是信靠的表现。我们也可以在痛苦中坦然无惧地向神倾诉，祂必听我们的心声。
2.虽然被离弃，但相信神的同在（V11-13）
这段经文提到逼迫耶利米的就是他身边的同胞、家人和朋友。面对他们的离弃是耶利米心灵上最大的打击，然而，即便在重重的拒绝与孤独中，他依然相信神与他同在，且神会为他争战。今天我们或许会因面对世界的嘲讽或排斥感到孤立无助。但只要忠于神的真理，神必站在我们这一边，成为我们坚固的盾牌。祂的同在是我们信心的根基。
3.虽然很痛苦，向神诉苦不绝望（V14-18）
耶利米在生命的谷底向神倾诉，甚至开始咒诅自己的出生，这似乎是绝望的表现。但圣经记录下这一切，表明神容许我们向祂表达最真实的情感。即使环境没有立即改变，我们也不必压抑自己，可以尽情向神诉说一切。对神的依赖和倾诉正是我们在低谷中的救赎。
总结：不要做超人，做真实的人
神并不要求我们永远坚强、毫无破绽。祂要的是我们向祂坦诚，而非伪装的完美。真正的自由在于将一切都交托给神，依靠祂的力量走过每一个软弱的时刻。每一次的软弱，都是神彰显大能的机会。
Jeremiah Chapter 20: "All Things is True Align to God"
GK611 Morning Devotion
20/09/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: IP Asher
Introduction: Are you a Superman?
1. God’s servants will also face persecution
(1) Under attack, but do not bow our knees (V1-2)
Jeremiah preached the word of God in the temple, but he was persecuted by the priest Pashhur and was even beaten and imprisoned. His persecution came not only from external hostile forces, but also from the priests who were supposed to serve God. Pashhur turned away from his duty and bound Jeremiah in chains, keeping him in bondage for a whole day.
Today we will also encounter attacks from the devil, trying to make us bow down and stop standing up to serve God. But in moments like these, God’s power sets us free. Can we, like Jeremiah, choose not to bow our knees, but to turn our attention to God and trust in His salvation?
(2) Respond bravely in the face of persecution (V3-6)
Although Jeremiah suffered greatly, he still bravely declared God's judgment against Pashehur and changed his name to "Terror on every side." Pashhur was originally a symbol of "freedom and honour", but due to its disloyalty, it became a symbol of fear. When the world presses us, do we compromise, or do we, like Jeremiah, stand for God’s truth? Responding bravely and sticking to our faith is a sign of alignment with God. God is in control, and we can stand firm by faith.
2. Spiritual struggle, speak bravely but never give up
1) Although ridiculed, still loyal to God’s commission (V7-10)
Jeremiah felt that he had been deceived by God because his faithful preaching was met with great pain and ridicule. Even so, the vision and fire in his heart prevented him from being silent and he still preached the word of God. Serving God often comes with a price, and when hurt, our first reaction may be to give up. But Jeremiah chose to express his anger to God rather than turn away from his trust. This is a deep relationship between him and God, an expression of trust. We can also speak to God fearlessly in pain, and He will listen to our hearts.
(2) Although abandoned, believe in God’s presence (V11-13)
This passage mentions that those who persecuted Jeremiah were his compatriots, family, and friends. Facing their abandonment was the biggest blow to Jeremiah's soul. However, even in the midst of heavy rejection and loneliness, he still believed that God was with him and that God would fight for him. Today we may feel isolated and helpless in the face of ridicule or rejection from the world. But as long as we are loyal to God’s truth, God will be on our side and become our strong shield. His presence is the foundation of our faith.
(3) Although it is painful, complain to God without despair (V14-18)
At the bottom of his life, Jeremiah poured out his heart to God and even began to curse his own birth. This seemed to be a sign of despair. But the Bible records all of this to show that God allows us to express our truest emotions to Him. Even if circumstances do not change immediately, we do not have to suppress ourselves and can tell God everything we want. Relying on and talking to God is our salvation in the low points.
Conclusion: Don’t be a superman, be a real person
God does not require us to be strong and flawless forever. He wants us to be honest with Him, not pretend to be perfect. True freedom lies in surrendering everything to God and relying on His strength to walk through every moment of weakness. Every weakness is an opportunity for God to show his power.