耶利米书［第三十二章］
Book of Jeremiah 32
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耶利米书 第三十二章 |Book of Jeremiah 32【至暂至轻的苦楚】
一、人生难免有苦（V1-5）
耶路撒冷被巴比伦王尼布甲尼撒的军队围困多年，城内百姓饱受饥荒与战乱之苦。先知耶利米忠实传达神的警告，预言城将被攻陷，西底家王也会被俘。然而，西底家对耶利米的话半信半疑，甚至认为他带来灾祸，便将他囚禁在护卫兵院中。但即使耶利米被囚，神仍然对他说话。
我们在生活中常常被不顺遂、痛苦的处境所困扰，但正如耶利米在困境中的经历，这些苦难不是永恒的，而只是人生短暂的一部分。
二、苦境中仍顺服（V6-15）
耶利米被囚期间，神吩咐他买一块地，这在当时极为不寻常，因为耶路撒冷即将被毁，土地几乎没有价值。然而，耶利米顺从了神的指示，他的堂兄哈拿篾也应神的预言来找他卖地，这一行动象征着神对以色列人的应许——尽管被掳，他们终将归回，重建家园。
有时我们处在痛苦或困境中，但神仍然藉着这些经历在我们生命中动工。就像耶利米即使被囚禁，仍然听到神的话语，继续执行神的命令。
三、再苦也别放弃
1. 有苦可以对神说（V16-25）
耶利米完成买地手续后，心中满是困惑。他不明白为何要在即将被毁的土地上买地，但仍然承认“在祢没有难成的事”。耶利米坦率地向神表达疑惑，却没有因此拒绝顺服神的命令。即使在困境中，我们可以坦诚地向神诉说，祂有能力成就超乎我们所想的事。
2. 苦中悔改必有福（V26-44)
2.1 神述毁灭原因 （V26-35)
神揭示了耶路撒冷被毁的原因——百姓长年敬拜偶像，远离神的律法，甚至将儿女献 祭给假神。这些罪行导致神的公义审判。
2.2 审判后的应许 （V36-44)
尽管百姓将被赶出这片地，神应许将来必带他们归回，赐他们“一心一行”，使他们敬 畏神，遵行祂的道，永不偏离。神将立永约，永不离弃祂的子民，最终他们将复兴， 重新安居。神的怜悯与公义并存，审判不是为永远摧毁，而是为悔改、复兴。
总结：
现今的苦楚虽重，但它是至暂至轻的，神正在预备我们进入永恒的荣耀。无论是在苦难中的呼求，还是复兴中的喜乐，祂始终与我们同在。虽然在面对苦难时常常感到沉重，但这份沉重只是暂时的，而我们信靠神，继续前行，最终会进入祂为我们预备的极重无比的荣耀。
Jeremiah 32: A Temporary and Light Suffering
GK611 Morning Devotion
11/10/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: IP. Asher
Introduction: Bitterness followed by sweetness, hope is in the "sweetness"
1. Suffering is inevitable in life （V1-5)
Jerusalem was besieged by the armies of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon for many years, and the people in the city suffered from famine and war. The prophet Jeremiah faithfully conveyed God's warning, predicting that the city would be captured and King Zedekiah would be captured. However, Zedekiah was dubious about Jeremiah's words and even believed that he was bringing disaster, so he imprisoned him in the court of the prison. But even though Jeremiah was in prison, God still spoke to him.
We are often troubled by unsatisfactory and painful situations in life, but just like Jeremiah’s experience in trouble, these sufferings are not eternal, but only a temporary part of life.
2. Still obedient in difficult circumstances （V6-15)
While Jeremiah was in prison, God told him to buy a piece of land, which was highly unusual at the time because Jerusalem was about to be destroyed and the land had almost no value. However, Jeremiah obeyed God’s instructions, and his cousin Hanamel also came to him to sell the land in response to God’s prophecy. This action symbolized God’s promise to the Israelites—that despite their captivity, they would eventually return and rebuild their homes.
Sometimes we are in pain or difficulty, but God still works in our lives through these experiences. Just like Jeremiah, even though he was imprisoned, he still heard God’s words and continued to carry out God’s commands.
3. Don’t give up no matter how hard it is.
1) If you have any suffering, you can speak to God （V16-25)
After Jeremiah completed the purchase of the land, he was filled with confusion. He didn’t understand why he needed to buy land on land that was about to be destroyed, but still acknowledged that “nothing is impossible through You.” Jeremiah frankly expressed his doubts to God, but did not refuse to obey God's command because of it. Even in difficult situations, we can honestly tell God that He has the power to do more than we can imagine.
2) Repentance in suffering will bring blessing （V26-44)
2.1 Divine reasons for destruction （V26-35)
God revealed the reason why Jerusalem was destroyed—the people had worshiped idols for many years, strayed away from God’s law, and even sacrificed their children to false gods. These sins result in God’s righteous judgment.
2.2 Promises after judgment （V36-44)
Although the people will be driven out of this land, God promises to bring them back in the future and give them "one heart and one way" so that they will fear God, obey His ways, and never stray from it. God will make an everlasting covenant and will never abandon His people, and eventually they will be restored and settled again. God's mercy and justice coexist, and judgment is not for eternal destruction, but for repentance and restoration.
Conclusion:
Although the suffering today is heavy, it is temporary and light. God is preparing us to enter eternal glory.Whether we cry out in suffering or rejoice in revival, He is always with us. Although we often feel heavy when facing suffering, this heaviness is only temporary, and if we trust God and continue to move forward, we will eventually enter the incomparable weight of glory He has prepared for us.