出埃及记［第17章］
[在旷野的得胜之道]
主讲: 丘均发传道
25/02/2025
1. 百姓的抱怨（V1-3，7）
以色列人在利非订没有水喝，他们又开始抱怨摩西，甚至抱怨逐渐升级，直接质疑上帝的同在。以色列人刚经过红海和神降吗哪的神迹，他们的心情本应是喜乐和期待，但面对现实的困难时，就发出了抱怨的声音。
我们是不是也常在困境中抱怨，忘了上帝过去的恩典和带领？当遇到难题时，我们是向上帝求帮助，还是发怨言？
2. 摩西的回应（V4）
面对以色列人的抱怨，摩西并没有发火，而是向上帝呼求。他知道只有上帝才能解决这个问题。
当我们面对他人的抱怨或指责时，要像摩西一样，先向上帝呼求，寻求祂的指引，而不是急于反击。
3. 上帝的供应（V5-6）
摩西听到抱怨后，去求问上帝，上帝指示他击打磐石，水便涌出供给百姓饮用。
上帝的回应不仅仅是解决了眼前的缺水问题，更是彰显了上帝的供应与信实。在我们看似困境的时刻，上帝总是有解决的方法，祂能从任何看似‘坚硬’的地方为我们带来生命！
小结：
神让以色列人面对缺水的考验，是在教他们信靠，不是埋怨！我们常常以为‘没有路了’，但神早已预备供应，只是我们没有转向祂；信心不是在顺境中建立的，而是在旷野里炼成的！
1.亚玛力人的攻击（V8）
那时，亚玛力人来攻击了以色列人，让他们的困境更加复杂。
就像我们生活中的问题往往让我们措手不及，一个接一个的，但上帝的带领并不会停止，祂教导我们如何靠信心和行动一起面对挑战。
2. 祷告与争战并行（V9-13）
摩西让约书亚带兵去战斗，而他自己则站在山上举杖祷告。摩西举手以色列人就得胜，摩西垂手以色列人就失利。于是，亚伦和户珥扶住摩西的手，直到胜利。
当我们面临挑战时，除了要依靠上帝，还要有同伴的扶持。祷告+团队合作=得胜！
3．上帝是我的旌旗（V14-16）
最后，摩西遵守上帝的命令，记录这场胜利，并筑了一座坛提醒以色列人：耶和华是我的旌旗！是神率领我们争战得胜！
每次的得胜都不应只看作是‘解决问题’，而应该看作是上帝信实的见证；提醒自己：每一次的困难，都因着上帝的带领而得胜！
旷野虽然困苦，但它也是上帝锻炼我们的地方。每当我们面临困境，记住：不是要让我们停滞不前，而是让我们依靠上帝，活出得胜的人生！
Exodus 17
The Way to Victory in the Wilderness
25/02/2025
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Daniel
1. The people’s complaints (V1-3, 7)
The Israelites had no water to drink in Rephidim, and they began to complain about Moses again. The complaints even escalated and directly questioned the presence of God. The Israelites had just passed through the Red Sea and God's miracle of sending manna. Their mood should have been one of joy and hope, but when faced with practical difficulties, they began to complain.
Do we often complain in difficult situations and forget God’s past grace and guidance? When we encounter problems, do we ask God for help, or do we complain?
2. Moses’ response (V4)
Faced with the complaints of the Israelites, Moses did not get angry but cried out to God. He knew that only God could solve the problem.
When we face complaints or accusations from others, like Moses, we should first cry out to God for guidance instead of counterattack.
3. God’s provision (V5-6)
After Moses heard the complaint, he went to ask God, and God instructed him to strike the rock, and water gushed out for the people to drink.
God’s response not only solved the immediate water shortage problem but also demonstrated God’s provision and faithfulness. In our seemingly difficult moments, God always has a solution, and He can bring us life out of any seemingly ‘hard’ place!
Summary：
When God allowed the Israelites to face the test of water shortage, He was teaching them to trust, not to complain! We often think that ‘there is no way’, but God has already prepared provision, but we have not turned to Him; faith is not established in good times but refined in the wilderness!
1. Attack of the Amalekites (V8)
At that time, the Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites, compounding their predicament.
Just like the problems in our lives often catch us off guard, one after another, but God’s guidance does not stop. He teaches us how to face challenges together by faith and action.
2. Prayer and fighting go hand in hand (V9-13)
Moses asked Joshua to lead the army into battle, while he stood on the mountain and raised his staff in prayer. If Moses raised his hand, the Israelites would win; if Moses lowered his hand, the Israelites would lose. So Aaron and Hur supported Moses' hands until victory.
When we face challenges, in addition to relying on God, we also need the support of our peers. Prayer + Teamwork = Victory!
3． God is my banner (V14-16)
Finally, Moses obeyed God's command to record the victory and built an altar to remind the Israelites: The Lord is my banner! It is God who leads us to fight and win!
Every victory should not be regarded as just "solving the problem", but as a testimony of God's faithfulness; remind yourself: every difficulty is overcome because of God's guidance!
Although the wilderness is difficult, it is also a place where God exercises us. Whenever we face difficulties, remember: it is not to stop us, but to rely on God and live a victorious life!