出埃及记第33章：
《硬心无福，亲近有恩》
GK611晨祷生命读经
25.03.2025
主讲：郑伟健传道
1. 神曾应许但人需回应（v1）
2. 神不与硬心的人同行（v2-6)
神的应许是真实不变的，但人必须用顺服去回应，才能真正得着祂所赐的福分。若只是听见应许却不愿行动，或是心存悖逆，硬着心不肯顺服，我们最终可能错失神的同在，即便仍有祂的恩典。神愿意带领祂的百姓进入应许之地，但祂不会强迫硬心的人同行。真正的祝福，不仅仅是得着神所赐的地，更是在顺服中经历神的同在与引导。
1. 神乐意与人相交（v7）
2. 神愿以我们为友（v8-11）
神的同在并非强迫性的，而是预备给渴慕祂、主动寻求祂的人。摩西在会幕中亲近神，成为与神面对面交流的朋友，而百姓却远远观看，不敢亲近。今天，我们是否也是这样？只想远远观望神的作为，却不愿真实进入祂的同在？神愿意亲近人，但关键在于我们是否愿意主动亲近祂，停下手中的忙碌，来到祂面前，倾听祂的心意，与祂建立真正的关系。
1. 神的同在带来安息（v12-14）
2. 神愿同行，恩典丰富（v15-17）
3. 神的荣耀乐意向人显现（v18-23)
神的荣耀、同在和恩典，都是为那些渴慕祂、勇敢寻求祂的人预备的。摩西不仅满足于神的带领，更渴望亲自经历神的荣光。今天，我们是否也有这样的渴望？还是仅仅满足于表面的信仰？神的同在带来真正的安息，祂愿意同行，赐下丰富的恩典，但祂更期待我们向祂发出信心的呼求，渴望更深认识祂。当我们愿意放下自己、全然信靠，神就乐意向我们显现，使我们在祂的荣耀中得着真正的满足和力量。
问题不是神不给，而是我们不愿放下。 许多时候，我们想要神的好处，却不愿意降服自己。真正的祝福，不在于神给多少，而在于我们愿意亲近多少。
Exodus 33:
“No blessing for those who are hard-hearted, but there is grace in those who are near”
GK611 Morning Devotion
25/3/2025
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Asher
Introduction: Analysing people’s choices through the stories of two children
I. God's promises require obedience to obtain (Exodus 33:1-6)
1. God has promised, but man needs to respond (v1)
2. God does not walk with hard-hearted people (v2-6)
God's promises are real and unchanging, but people must respond with obedience to truly receive the blessings He has given. If we only hear the promises but are unwilling to act, or if we are rebellious and hard-hearted and refuse to obey, we may eventually miss God's presence, even if there is still His grace. God is willing to lead His people into the promised land, but He will not force hard-hearted people to go with Him. The real blessing is not only to obtain the land given by God, but also to experience God's presence and guidance in obedience.
II. God’s presence awaits people to approach Him (Exodus 33:7-11)
1. God is willing to have fellowship with people (v7)
2. God is willing to be friends with us (v8-11)
God's presence is not forced but is prepared for those who desire Him and actively seek Him. Moses approached God in the tabernacle and became a friend who communicated with God face to face, while the people watched from afar and did not dare to approach. Are we like this today? We only want to watch God's actions from afar, but are unwilling to truly enter His presence? God is willing to approach people, but the key lies in whether we are willing to take the initiative to approach Him, stop what we are doing, come before Him, listen to His will, and establish a real relationship with Him.
III. God’s glory requires faith in prayer (Exodus 33:12-23)
1. God’s presence brings rest (v12-14)
2. God is willing to go with us, and His grace is abundant (v15-17)
3. God’s glory is willing to show to people (v18-23)
God's glory, presence, and grace are all prepared for those who long for Him and seek Him courageously. Moses was not only satisfied with God's guidance but also longed to experience God's glory personally. Do we have such a desire today? Or are we just satisfied with superficial faith? God's presence brings true rest. He is willing to walk with us and give us abundant grace, but He also expects us to call on Him in faith and desire to know Him more deeply. When we are willing to put ourselves aside and trust Him completely, God is willing to appear to us so that we can get real satisfaction and strength in His glory.
Conclusion: Those who surrender experience the deepest grace of God
The problem is not that God does not give, but that we are unwilling to let go. Many times, we want God's grace but are unwilling to surrender ourselves. The real blessing does not depend on how much God gives, but on how close we are willing to be.
25/3/2025
The Morning Devotion Speaker: Ps Asher
1. God has promised, but man needs to respond (v1)
2. God does not walk with hard-hearted people (v2-6)
God's promises are real and unchanging, but people must respond with obedience to truly receive the blessings He has given. If we only hear the promises but are unwilling to act, or if we are rebellious and hard-hearted and refuse to obey, we may eventually miss God's presence, even if there is still His grace. God is willing to lead His people into the promised land, but He will not force hard-hearted people to go with Him. The real blessing is not only to obtain the land given by God, but also to experience God's presence and guidance in obedience.
1. God is willing to have fellowship with people (v7)
2. God is willing to be friends with us (v8-11)
God's presence is not forced but is prepared for those who desire Him and actively seek Him. Moses approached God in the tabernacle and became a friend who communicated with God face to face, while the people watched from afar and did not dare to approach. Are we like this today? We only want to watch God's actions from afar, but are unwilling to truly enter His presence? God is willing to approach people, but the key lies in whether we are willing to take the initiative to approach Him, stop what we are doing, come before Him, listen to His will, and establish a real relationship with Him.
1. God’s presence brings rest (v12-14)
2. God is willing to go with us, and His grace is abundant (v15-17)
3. God’s glory is willing to show to people (v18-23)
God's glory, presence, and grace are all prepared for those who long for Him and seek Him courageously. Moses was not only satisfied with God's guidance but also longed to experience God's glory personally. Do we have such a desire today? Or are we just satisfied with superficial faith? God's presence brings true rest. He is willing to walk with us and give us abundant grace, but He also expects us to call on Him in faith and desire to know Him more deeply. When we are willing to put ourselves aside and trust Him completely, God is willing to appear to us so that we can get real satisfaction and strength in His glory.
The problem is not that God does not give, but that we are unwilling to let go. Many times, we want God's grace but are unwilling to surrender ourselves. The real blessing does not depend on how much God gives, but on how close we are willing to be.