出埃及记［第15章］
[超越得胜，进入丰盛]
主讲: 陈惠菁传道
20/02/2025
200多万以色列百姓所经历的红海神迹，就如同在沙漠将渴死的人看到绿洲那样。
1. 赞美荣耀归于神（v1-3）
200万以色列百姓亲眼目睹埃及军兵、战车马车全军覆没，心中对神的敬畏和赞叹，是言语无法形容的。因此，摩西当场作了这首诗歌，带领百姓向神敬拜赞美、歌颂，将所有的荣耀全然归给‘耶和华’。
摩西原本认识神是‘祖先的神’。但经历了十灾和红海后，他跟神的关系已经不一样了。他说：神是我的神。
基督徒都要渴慕经历神成为‘我的神’。尤其是在基督教家庭出生的，我们要从‘听说的信仰’进入到‘亲身经历的信仰’。在日常生活中真正认识依靠神，跟神建立关系，而不是遵循传统或父母告诉我们的信仰。
2. 谦卑见证神作为（v4-12）
摩西在经历得胜后，谦卑的以诗歌将神的作为见证出来。
当生命经历得胜后，我们的回应不要只停留在当下的欢呼，而是成为神的见证人。以致别人也能被我们的见证鼓励，并亲身经历神的作为。
此外，也要避免埃及人的骄傲（v9 6次提到我。。我。。我。。。，都在高举自己。结果神只是稍微呼一口气，他们都永远沉在海底了）。人得胜了不为神作见证，真的会掉入骄傲，渐渐地高举自己。反之，越来越懂得感恩的生命就会变得越来越谦卑，因为知道所有的得胜都是因为神，不是我们有多厉害。
3. 以生命影响生命（V13-21）
米利暗的生命影响了众妇女们一起来敬拜神。当她手里拿着鼓敬拜神时，众妇女也出去拿鼓跳舞。我们要认定神，并以生命领更多的人来歌颂敬拜神。
1. 天色不会永常蓝（v22-23）
200万以色列人和他们的牲畜浩浩荡荡的在旷野整整走了三天三夜都找不着水，口渴死了。就在灰心沮丧时终于到了玛拉，哇！有水了！一喝，呸！苦到无法吞下！
神并没有应许基督徒信了主后，天色永远常蓝。因此，基督徒信主后走在成圣的道路上，必定会路经旷野。因为这是信心的考验和真实认识神的必经之路。
摩西也是因为一路经历十灾、过红海，对神的信靠和信心逐渐的加添。并且顺服神成为了他自然活出来的生命。他与神的关系已经到了，神没说他也能明白神的心意。
弟兄姐妹，你渴慕这样的生命吗？
2. 不要停留在玛拉（v24-26）
以色列百姓进入旷野时的回应是发怨言！因为他们的心思意念专注的是肉眼看得到的神迹，而不是行神迹的神。在玛拉，他们专注的就是苦难、失败、肉体的需要。
摩西因百姓发怨言便祷告呼求神，神指示他把一棵树丢在水里，水就变甜了。在属灵上，这树代表耶稣的十字架。甜水也代表圣灵。神更为百姓定了律例、典章，并吩咐百姓要留心听从遵守。
当生命进入旷野时，不要停留在玛拉埋冤。不要浪费神为我们精心安排，使我们生命被提升和扩张的机会。我们可以找权柄一起祷告寻求神。靠着神的话语和圣灵的帮助，让选择跟随神，在试炼中把苦水转为甜！并且继续迈向以琳。
小结：12股水泉，70棵棕树。是一个有丰富供应的肥美乐境。以琳的景象也预表着神国的祝福——在基督里，我们得享活水的滋润，并在祂的同在中得安息。
属灵生命的道路有高山，有低谷。神也呼召我们，不是让我们在得胜时，停留在骄傲自满中。当生命进入旷野时，也不是停留在书珥或玛拉。而是凭信心前进，信靠神的引领，怀着盼望，超越红海，经过玛拉，进入以琳，得着神的丰盛。
Exodus 15
Beyond Victory, Into Abundance
20/02/2025
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Deborah
The miracle of the Red Sea experienced by over two million Israelites was like a dying man in the desert seeing an oasis.
1. Praise and Glory Belong to God (v. 1-3)
The two million Israelites witnessed the complete destruction of the Egyptian army, chariots, and horses. Their awe and praise for God were beyond words. Moses immediately composed a song, leading the people to worship, praise, and give all glory to the Lord.
Moses initially knew God as "the God of his ancestors." But after the ten plagues and the Red Sea, his relationship with God changed. He declared, "God is my God."
As Christians, we should yearn to experience God as "my God." Especially for those born into Christian families, we must move from a "heard faith" to a "personally experienced faith." We must truly know and rely on God in daily life, building a relationship with Him, not just following traditions or parental teachings.
2. Humbly Testify to God’s Works (vv. 4-12)
After experiencing victory, Moses humbly testified to God’s deeds through song.
When life brings victory, our response should not stop at momentary celebration but become a testimony to God’s works. This encourages others to experience God’s power firsthand.
We must also avoid the pride of the Egyptians (v. 9 mentions "I... I... I..." six times, exalting themselves. Yet, God merely breathed, and they were drowned). Without testifying to God after victory, we risk falling into pride and exalting ourselves. Conversely, a life of gratitude grows humbler, knowing all victory comes from God, not our own strength.
3. Influence Lives with Your Life (vv. 13-21)
Miriam’s life influenced the women to worship God. As she played the tambourine, the women followed, dancing and praising. We must affirm God and lead others to worship Him through our lives.
1. The Sky Isn’t Always Blue (vv. 22-23)
The two million Israelites and their livestock wandered the wilderness for three days without water, nearly dying of thirst. When they finally reached Marah, they found water—but it was bitter and undrinkable.
God does not promise Christians a perpetually blue sky after salvation. Walking the path of sanctification, we will inevitably pass through the wilderness. This is a test of faith and a necessary journey to truly know God.
Moses, through the plagues and the Red Sea, grew in trust and obedience to God. His relationship with God reached a point where he understood God’s heart even without explicit instruction.
Brothers and sisters, do you desire such a life?
2. Don’t Stay at Marah (vv. 24-26)
The Israelites responded to the wilderness with complaints! Their focus was on visible miracles, not the God who performed them. At Marah, they fixated on suffering, failure, and physical needs.
Moses prayed to God, who instructed him to throw a tree into the water, making it sweet. Spiritually, the tree represents Jesus’ cross, and the sweet water symbolizes the Holy Spirit. God also established statutes and commands, urging the people to listen and obey.
When life enters the wilderness, don’t stay at Marah complaining. Don’t waste the opportunities God has carefully arranged to elevate and expand your life. Seek God in prayer with spiritual authority. Rely on God’s Word and the Holy Spirit to turn bitter waters sweet and press on toward Elim.
Twelve springs and seventy palm trees—a lush, abundant oasis. Elim foreshadows the blessings of God’s kingdom—in Christ, we are refreshed by living water and find rest in His presence.
The spiritual journey has highs and lows. God calls us not to linger in pride after victory or in despair in the wilderness. By faith, we move forward, trusting God’s guidance, holding onto hope, surpassing the Red Sea, passing through Marah, and entering Elim to receive His abundance.