耶利米书［第二十九章］
Book of Jeremiah 29
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耶利米书 第二十九章 |Book of Jeremiah 29【神给被掳百姓的信息】
1.百姓被掳 是神旨意（V1-4）
神通过耶利米的信告诉被掳的子民，他们的处境是神的管教。尼布甲尼撒王俘虏他们，乃是神的旨意，为要帮助他们悔改。
今天我们要明白，当神允许某件事发生在我们身上时，祂一定有祂的美意和计划。所以，无论我们面对什么样的环境，我们都要以敬畏的心来看待。
2.安心住下 生养众多（V5-6）
神吩咐他们在巴比伦盖房、种地、结婚、生儿育女，生养众多，因为他们会在那里待上一段时间。
神要我们无论环境如何，都要相信和活出祂的计划，不是等‘更好的时机’ 才开始。
3.要为敌国 祈求平安（V7）
神不仅要他们安心住下，还要为敌国巴比伦求平安。尽管他们不愿意，但这是神的命令，因为他们的生活与这城息息相关。
神要我们无论身处何地，都要为周围的人祈求平安，甚至向那些不愿理我们的人问好，为逼迫我们的人代祷。
二、专心寻求 必寻见神（V10-14）
耶利米告诉他们，七十年后神会带他们回归，但在此期间，他们要专心寻求神，因为无论在哪里，只要用心寻求，就能遇见神。即使在困境中，神仍然同在。
神无所不在，也不撇弃我们。所以，无论我们多么孤单无助、多么煎熬痛苦，只要专心寻求神，就可以在任何意想不到的地方寻见祂！经历神的信实和恩典！
三、识破假先知的诱惑（V8-9, 15-20）
神严厉警告百姓不要听从假先知。那些不听从神的，留在耶路撒冷的人将像‘坏到不能吃的无花果’，遭受刀剑、饥荒、瘟疫的惩罚。
我们也要有属灵的分辨力，不被虚假的声音迷惑。不要随从世界的流行观点、或表面上看似吸引人的解决方案。
四、假先知的悲惨下场（V21-32）
1.亚哈和西底家被火烧死（V21-23）
这两个假先知假托神的名，欺骗百姓，最终被巴比伦王用火烧死。这警告我们不要扭曲神的话语，否则将面对神的审判。
2.示玛雅和后裔无人存留（V24-32）
示玛雅企图挑拨离间，结果自己和后裔都被神惩罚。神会为祂的子民伸冤，阻碍神话语的人终将受审判。所以，我们要坚定以爱心说诚实话，而不是惧怕人的反对。
总结：神掌权 信靠祂的计划
即使在被掳的困境中，神仍在掌权！不要急于逃避困难，而要在其中寻求神的面，因为祂已为我们预备了美好的未来！
Jeremiah 29: God’s Message to the Exiled People
GK611 Morning Devotion
08/10/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps. Daniel
1. Live a good life and build a family (V1-7)
1) The people were taken into captivity because it was God’s will (V1-4)
God told the exiled people through Jeremiah's letter that their situation was God's discipline. King Nebuchadnezzar captured them because it was God's will to help them repent.
Today we need to understand that when God allows something to happen to us, He must have His good intentions and plans. Therefore, no matter what kind of environment we face, we must look at it with awe.
2) Live in peace and have many children (V5-6)
God told them to build houses, farm, get married, have children, and be fruitful in Babylon because they would be there for a while.
God wants us to believe in and live out His plan no matter what the circumstances are, not to wait for ‘a better time’ to start.
3) Pray for peace for the enemy country (V7)
God not only wanted them to live in peace, but also prayed for peace for the enemy country Babylon. Although they were unwilling, this was God's command because their lives were closely related to this city.
God wants us to pray for peace for those around us wherever we are, even to say hello to those who don’t care about us, and to pray for those who persecute us.
2. If you seek with all your heart, you will find God (V10-14)
Jeremiah told them that God would bring them back after seventy years, but during this period, they must seek God wholeheartedly, because no matter where they are, as long as they seek with their hearts, they can meet God. Even in difficult times, God is still there.
God is everywhere and He does not abandon us. Therefore, no matter how lonely, helpless, and painful we are, as long as we seek God wholeheartedly, we can find Him in any unexpected place! Experience God’s faithfulness and grace!
3. See through the temptation of false prophets (V8-9, 15-20)
God warned the people sternly not to listen to false prophets. Those who disobey God and remain in Jerusalem will be like "figs too bad to be eaten" and suffer punishment by sword, famine, and plague.
We also need to have spiritual discernment and not be deceived by false voices. Don’t follow the world’s popular opinions, or solutions that may seem appealing on the surface.
4. The tragic end of the false prophet (V21-32)
1) Ahab and Zedekiah were burned to death (V21-23)
These two false prophets used the name of God to deceive the people and were eventually burned to death by the king of Babylon. This warns us not to twist God’s word or we will face God’s judgment.
2) No one remains of Shemaiah and her descendants (V24-32)
Shemaiah tried to sow discord, and as a result, he and his descendants were punished by God. God will vindicate His people, and those who obstruct God's word will eventually be judged. Therefore, we must firmly speak the truth in love and not be afraid of people’s opposition.
Conclusion: God is in control, trust His plan
Even in the plight of captivity, God is still in control! Don’t rush to escape from difficulties, but seek God’s face in them, because He has prepared a wonderful future for us!