耶利米书［第三十八章］
Book of Jeremiah 38
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耶利米书 第三十八章 |Book of Jeremiah 38【风雨中的坚持】
耶利米的坚定信心，让我们看见了背后更大的属灵原则：忠心到底的人必将得着神的眷顾，纵然遭遇试炼与逼迫。
一、行真理带来对抗（V1-6）
耶利米向犹大人宣告神的审判。然而，领袖们不愿听从，反而指控耶利米说这番话是在动摇军心，打击犹大军队的士气。因此，被首领们视为背叛国家之人而被扔进牢狱。
许多时候，当我们选择站在真理的立场时，往往会引发来自四面八方的压力和反对。然而，神看重我们对祂话语的忠实，祂应许祂必与他们同在，赐他们力量面对艰难险境。
二、在绝望中神拯救（V7-13）
当太监以伯米勒（古实人）听见耶利米被困在水牢时，立即站出来向西底家王进言，最终成功救出了耶利米。从这里，我们看见当我们处在绝望的境地时，神总会在适当的时机兴起合适的人来拯救我们。以伯米勒的出现不仅是神怜悯的表现，也是提醒我们，神的救赎有时会通过意想不到的方式和人来到。
三、恐惧导致不顺服（V14-23）
西底家在绝望之中，因此再次转向先知，想要听到神的指示，但却害怕公开站在神的一边。恐惧使西底家无视神的应许，选择了依靠自己的判断，也付出了沉重的代价。我们看见，恐惧往往是顺服神的最大障碍，因恐惧我们可能做出错误的决定，远离神的旨意。
四、无法逃避神审判（V24-28）
神的审判是公义的，无论人如何试图躲避、隐瞒，最终都无法逃脱。西底家试图通过妥协和隐瞒来逃避审判，但最终却失去了神的保护。
然而，神的审判同时也是救赎的前奏。神通过审判洁净祂的百姓，为他们带来真正的拯救与恢复。因此，当我们面临审判或考验时，不要惧怕，因为神的审判最终是为我们的益处，帮助我们从错误中回转，进入祂的旨意与恩典。
总结: 忠心到底 必得赏赐
纵然耶利米身处极端的危险中，他并没有放弃神的托付，反而坚守信心，最终神通过以伯米勒拯救了他。耶利米的忠诚、以伯米勒的勇敢，以及西底家的失败都成为我们反省自己生活的镜子。无论环境多么艰难，我们都要选择忠于神，信靠祂的带领，因为最终，忠心到底的人必得着神的赏赐。
Jeremiah 38: Perseverance in the Storm
GK611 Morning Devotion
23/09/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps. Stella
Introduction:
Jeremiah's steadfast faith reveals a greater spiritual principle: those who remain faithful to the end will receive God's favor, even when facing trials and persecution.
1. Standing for the truth brings opposition (V1-6)
Jeremiah proclaimed God's judgment to the people of Judah. However, the leaders refused to listen and accused him of weakening the morale of the troops. As a result, they saw him as a traitor and threw him into prison.
Many times, when we choose to stand on the side of truth, we may face pressure and opposition from all sides. Yet, God values our faithfulness to His word and promises to be with us, giving us the strength to endure difficult circumstances.
2. God's deliverance in times of despair (V7-13)
When Ebed-Melech (an Ethiopian eunuch) heard that Jeremiah was trapped in a dungeon, he immediately appealed to King Zedekiah and eventually succeeded in rescuing Jeremiah. Here, we see that even in our darkest moments, God raises up the right people to deliver us. Ebed-Melech’s intervention is not only a display of God's mercy but also a reminder that God's deliverance can come in unexpected ways and through unlikely individuals.
3. Fear leads to disobedience (V 14-23)
In his desperation, King Zedekiah sought out the prophet again, wanting to hear God's guidance, but he was too afraid to publicly align himself with God. Fear caused Zedekiah to ignore God’s promises and rely on his own judgment, leading to great consequences. Fear is often the greatest obstacle to obedience, as it can drive us to make poor decisions and stray from God's will.
4. God’s judgment is inevitable (V 24-28)
God’s judgment is just, and no matter how people try to avoid or conceal the truth, they cannot escape it. Zedekiah attempted to evade judgment through compromise and secrecy but ultimately lost God’s protection.
However, God’s judgment is also a precursor to redemption. Through judgment, God purifies His people and brings them true deliverance and restoration. Therefore, when we face judgment or trials, we should not fear, for God’s judgment ultimately works for our benefit, helping us turn from sins and enter His will and grace.
Conclusion: Faithfulness to the end will be rewarded
Although Jeremiah was in great danger, he did not abandon God's mission. Instead, he remained faithful, and God delivered him through Ebed-Melech. Jeremiah’s loyalty, Ebed-Melech’s bravery, and Zedekiah’s failure serve as mirrors for us to reflect on our own lives. No matter how difficult the circumstances, we must choose to be faithful to God and trust in His guidance, for in the end, those who remain faithful will receive God’s reward.