耶利米书［第四十五章］
Book of Jeremiah 45
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耶利米书 第四十五 |Book of Jeremiah 45【神必看顾忠心的仆人】
这里记录了在约雅敬王第四年，巴录开始了他和耶利米的同工，将耶利米所说的预言写下来，成为耶利米非常忠心的同工。巴录和耶利米真是患难之交、同进同退。耶利米受苦被毁谤，他也一起受苦面对毁谤；甚至他所写的书还被国王撕开、烧掉，于是他又重写一遍，这真是一位忠心服事神的好文士、好仆人。
二、神知道巴录的愁苦（V2-3）
巴录是一位忠心事奉神的人，他的任务是帮助先知耶利米记录和传讲神的话。然而，在他执行这一使命的过程中，面临了极大的压力与痛苦。当巴录将耶利米的信息带到圣殿时，他并没有得到应有的接纳，反而因为传达了神关于审判的信息，遭到了君王的愤怒与追捕。巴录不仅为国家的未来忧虑，更因事工上的困境而深感痛苦，几乎无法承受。神却在这个时候通过耶利米对他说：我知道你的愁苦。
巴录的经历告诉我们，神并不忽视我们在事奉中的痛苦与挑战。即便我们忠心地跟随神，执行祂的旨意，我们仍然会遇到家庭问题、工作压力…。因此，记得巴录的经历，记得神的话语：“我知道你的愁苦。” 神是我们的避难所和力量。在基督里，我们可以找到安慰和力量，继续前行。
三、神是掌权一切的主（V4）
神也借着巴录的遭遇，把一个很重要的真理告诉巴录，祂是掌权的主！神要让巴录明白：我所建立的我必拆毁，我所栽植的我必拔出，在全地我都如此行。以色列的兴亡由始至终都是神的作为，神的审判必然来临。
神的话语是要我们明白，如果想要靠自己的努力，去躲藏或者摆脱环境是不可能的；约伯也是没有办法离开神给他安排的环境。所以，我们要看见神的主权，才可能在任何环境里先得到平安！
四、不要为己图谋大事（V5）
这里看起来好像是神对巴录的警告，但其实里面包含神极深的爱，是要来安慰巴录，应许他必能保命脱困，所以在愁苦里，不必为自己图谋大事，因为这是老我的自然反应。
我们要脱离‘为自己图谋大事’的这个误区，首先一定要看见神的主权！我们才能逆境里，仍然顺服信靠神；而不会一面做神要我做的事，然后还得图谋给自己找一点后路。因为全地都倾覆了，人想要的那种退路能在哪儿呢？当我们能够不再图谋己事地跟随神，这就是对神的信心的体现。
总结：
神的的慈爱在对巴录的劝勉中显明了！求神拿走我们为自己图谋大事的心，顺服在神的安排里，成为被神看顾的忠心仆人；在末世的日子，性命得保全！
Jeremiah Chapter 45: God Watches Over His Faithful Servants
GK611 Morning Devotion
06/11/2024
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Daniel
1. Baruch’s Faithful Service to God (V1)
This chapter records the fourth year of King Jehoiakim’s reign when Baruch began working alongside Jeremiah, writing down the prophecies Jeremiah spoke. Baruch became Jeremiah’s loyal coworker, sharing in both the joy and hardships. When Jeremiah faced suffering and slander, Baruch also endured it; even when the king tore up and burned the writings, Baruch faithfully rewrote them. He exemplified a faithful scribe and servant devoted to God.
2. God Knows Baruch’s Sorrow (V2-3)
Baruch was a faithful servant of God, assisting the prophet Jeremiah in recording and delivering God’s words. But as he carried out this mission, he faced immense pressure and hardship. When Baruch brought Jeremiah’s messages to the temple, instead of acceptance, he faced the king's anger and pursuit due to the words of judgment he conveyed. Baruch was worried not only for his nation’s future but also due to the difficulties of the ministry, feeling nearly overwhelmed. At this time, God spoke to him through Jeremiah, saying, “I know your sorrow.”
Baruch’s experience reminds us that God does not ignore the pain and challenges we encounter in serving Him. Even when we follow God faithfully and carry out His will, we still face family issues, work stress... So, remember Baruch’s experience and God’s words, “I know your sorrow.” God is our refuge and strength, and in Christ, we can find comfort and strength to keep moving forward.
3. God Is the Sovereign Lord (V4)
Through Baruch’s trials, God revealed an essential truth to him: God has sovereignty over all things. God wanted Baruch to understand, “What I have built I will break down, and what I have planted I will pluck up; that is , this whole land.” The rise and fall of Israel were entirely within God’s control, and His judgment would certainly come.
God’s words teach us that it’s impossible to rely on our efforts to escape or avoid difficult situations; Job couldn’t escape the circumstances God arranged for him either. Therefore, recognizing God’s sovereignty is the only way to find peace in any situation.
4. Do Not Seek Great Things for Ourselves (V5)
Here, it seems as if God is warning Baruch, but it’s actually a message filled with deep love intended to comfort him, promising that he would survive and escape his troubles. Thus, in the midst of sorrow, there’s no need to seek great things for oneself—such thoughts arise from our sinful nature.
To break free from the error of “seeking great things for ourselves,” we must first recognize God’s sovereignty. Only then can we submit and trust in God amid adversity, without trying to create a backup plan for ourselves. The world is in upheaval, so where can we truly find a safe retreat? When we can follow God without seeking personal gain, this reflects true faith in Him.
Conclusion:
God’s love for Baruch shines through His words of encouragement. May God remove our desire to seek great things for ourselves, allowing us to submit to His will and become faithful servants watched over by Him, preserving our lives in the end times.