耶利米书［第四十四章］
Book of Jeremiah 44
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耶利米书 第四十四 |Book of Jeremiah 44【神才是我们最终的依靠】
一、自我抉择的陷阱（V1-6）
神借着耶利米向这些定居在埃及，仍执迷不悟、敬拜偶像的以色列百姓最后一次预言。犹大人在埃及地延续偶像崇拜，似乎丝毫不记得神曾为他们做的事，以致神的公义审判临到犹大地。
神的心意是要百姓以他为唯一的依靠，而不是在环境困难时转向其他源头。当我们生活中面临艰难时，是会选择信靠神，还是如同犹大人般寻找其他“拯救”？
二、不可逃脱的审判（V7-14）
神明确表示，那些选择离弃他的百姓将面临无法逃避的后果。对那些逃往埃及的百姓，审判已经确定，他们所信赖的埃及也无法拯救他们。埃及不但不能救他们，反而会被巴比伦征服。这一切都显示了，若依赖错误的对象，最终的结果只会是失望。
因此，我们要常常警惕我们自己不要陷入在假安全感里，因为真正的安全感来自信靠神。
三、拒绝悔改的危险（V15-19）
这段经文描述了犹大人对耶利米的回应，他们顽固地认为祭拜偶像带来了幸福，犹大人认为自己以前敬拜偶像时有繁荣生活，所以拒绝悔改。这种态度表明他们的心已经完全被自义蒙蔽，无法看清真相。
犹大人这种自义与顽梗的心态，使他们已不再觉得自己需要神。这种自我欺骗会让我们沉迷在错误中，难以回头。
四、自招毁灭的下场（V20-30）
神指出，那些背弃他的人将会在埃及地被刀剑吞灭，成为历史的记号。这个结果带出了悖逆所带来的严重后果。犹大民将为他们的选择带来不可逆转的悔恨，也付上了极大的代价。这里的描述不仅是对他们的惩罚，也是对未来世代的警示。
因此，在我们做抉择的时候，我们要思考自己的选择是否符合神的心意，在关键时刻做出信靠神的决定。
总结：回到神的道路
悔改是摆脱属灵枷锁的唯一途径。 神呼召我们在每个选择中忠于他，尤其是在最艰难的时刻。
Jeremiah Chapter 44: God is our ultimate reliance
GK611 Morning Devotion
05/11/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Stella
Introduction: The Lost Way Back
1. The trap of self-choice (V1-6)
God used Jeremiah to prophesy for the last time to the Israelites who settled in Egypt and were still stubborn and worshiping idols. The people of Judah continued to worship idols in the land of Egypt, seemingly not remembering what God had done for them, so God's righteous judgment came to the land of Judah.
God’s intention is for the people to rely on Him as their only source of support, rather than turning to other sources when circumstances are difficult. When we face difficulties in life, do we choose to trust God, or do we look for other “salvation” like the people of Judah?
2. Inescapable judgment (V7-14)
God made it clear that those who chose to forsake His people would face inescapable consequences. Judgment has been set for the people who fled to Egypt, and Egypt, in which they trusted, could not save them. Not only could Egypt not be able to save them, but it would be conquered by Babylon. All this goes to show that relying on the wrong objects can only lead to disappointment.
Therefore, we must always be careful not to fall into false security, because true security comes from trusting God.
3. The danger of refusing to repent (V15-19)
This passage describes the response of the people of Judah to Jeremiah. They stubbornly believed that worshiping idols brought happiness. The people of Judah believed that they had a prosperous life before worshiping idols, so they refused to repent. This attitude shows that their minds have been completely blinded by self-righteousness and unable to see the truth.
The self-righteous and stubborn mentality of the Judah people made them no longer feel that they needed God. This kind of self-deception can keep us stuck in our mistakes and make it difficult to turn back.
4. The consequences of self-inflicted destruction (V20-30)
God pointed out that those who deserted Him would be devoured by the sword in the land of Egypt and become a mark of history. This result brings out the serious consequences of disobedience. The people of Judah will suffer irreversible regret for their choice and pay a heavy price. The description here is not only a punishment for them, but also a warning to future generations.
Therefore, when we make a choice, we must consider whether our choice is in line with God’s will and make the decision to trust God at critical moments.
Conclusion: Return to God’s Way
Repentance is the only way to be freed from spiritual chains. God calls us to be faithful to Him in every choice, especially in the toughest of times.