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經文:詩篇第八四、八五篇
鑰節:「祂的救恩,誠然與敬畏祂的人相近,叫榮耀住在我們的地上。」(85:9)
提要

        詩篇第八四篇提要是一首朝聖者所唱的聖詩:他的心裡充滿盼望和快樂,一路走向耶路撒冷,要去敬拜耶和華,並且讚美祂。他心中渴望在那奇妙的、寧靜的會幕中敬拜上帝。他認為在會幕裡一天要比在世上活一千年還要好。當卑微的守門人事奉上帝實在勝過有奢侈享受的惡人(84:10)。從他說話的口氣來看,他似乎從前已到過會幕,可是後來離開過一段時日,因而又渴望再回到上帝的會幕中(84:2)。

        我們感到很驚異,這一詩篇在語氣和觀點上都類似第四二及四三篇,同為可拉的後裔所撰(他們都是聖殿音樂家,也是聖殿的守門人;代上6:33~38;9:19)。譯註詩篇第四二及四三篇中,詩人帶著滿腹憂愁離開了家鄉,很可能是為仇敵擄走。這一詩篇的作者可能就是那位現在重回會幕回答他那充滿信心祈求的同一個人嗎(43:3~5)?這是一個很美的想法。我們知道,耶和華是信實的,所以祂一定會回答祂百姓的禱告。

        就像飛鳥喜歡將它們的巢築在聖所的附近一樣,詩人也想在聖所附近建立自己的家,這樣他才能每天接近耶和華上帝。他知道住在上帝家的人是會受到上帝祝福的,可以跟祂作屬靈的交通,永遠讚美祂,在祂的裡面找到力量,事奉祂,以及信靠祂。「祝福」(Blessed)可以說成「快樂」(Happy),因為他從上帝那兒領受好的東西,例如像上帝的恩典和憐憫。像這樣行為正直,受上帝祝福的人,上帝就是他的日頭和盾牌,因為他可以體驗到生命之光及上帝的保護(84:11)。

        當詩人在朝聖的旅途中時,他及同行的人都會經過「流淚谷」(the Valley of Baca)(字面直譯為流淚)。它也許是一段漫長與危險的旅程,充滿了阻難與憂傷,然而耶和華在沿途支持他們,鼓勵他們,並且使乾枯的土地變成甜美的甘泉(比較賽35:7;48:21)。上帝看著所有有信心的朝聖者都平安地到達了目的地,好一起朝拜祂(84:7;來10:25),就好像祂也要今天的我們,有一天也會到祂的面前去榮耀祂。

        詩篇第八五篇不僅是一篇洋溢情感、而且也是一篇有關生存禱告的詩篇。詩人不能忘記上帝的憐憫與良善。祂一度表示不喜悅祂的土地,也不喜悅祂的百姓;但是後來祂的憤怒轉變了,也赦免了他們的罪──造成他們所受的一切困苦,並且導致他們被擄及放逐的主要原因。這一詩篇可能提到巴比倫人擄走猶大人,以及他們在被擄後的回歸故土(耶29:14;代下36:20~21)。雖然耶和華將他們帶回故土,並且赦免了他們的罪,他們依然需要生理與靈性上的生存,因為他們處在一個非常貧窮的狀態中(比較尼1:3)。當罪出現時,它自然惹起上帝的憤怒。公義的詩人盼望上帝能以喜悅的心,而非烈怒對待他的百姓,好讓他們在祂的裡面歡欣。

        在詩人祈禱之後,他停了下來聽聽耶和華如何回答他。他相信上帝會講到和平。當上帝以喜悅的心對待祂的百姓時,他們就會享有平安,但是他們必須非常小心,以免「再轉去妄行」,也即暗示不可再過不道德的生活(85:8)。誠然,正如詩人所預見,救恩已接近那些敬畏上帝的人。上帝賜給詩人一個有預言性質的信息,以及他預見有一天上帝的憐憫、真理、公義,及平安都會同時臨在地上,也就是說,那時才是一個有大福氣的時代(比較賽32:16~18)。當我們的主耶穌臨世,統治這個世界時,正如詩篇第七四篇所述的情景一樣,我們才能認出那個時代。「公義要行在祂面前,叫祂的腳蹤,成為可走的路」(85:13)。

禱告

        親愛的主啊,我們今天祈求您使我們在地上存活。使所有的人都承認您,並且敬畏您,因為您是他們的真神。主啊,求您在來日時使用我們。奉主耶穌基督聖名,阿們!

English

Scriptures:Read Psalms 84 &85
Key Verse:"Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that glory may dwell in our land."(Psalm 85:9)
Overview

        Psalm 84 is the song of a pilgrim who is full of expectancy and happily making his way to Jerusalem to worship and give praise to the Lord. He is full of intense longing to be in the wonderful, peaceful Tabernacle. For him, one day at the tabernacle is better than living a thousand years. To serve God in the humblest position as a doorkeeper is better than living luxuriously with the wicked (84:10). It seems from the way he speaks that he had been in the Tabernacle before but had been away from it for some time and his whole being was yearning to return (84:2).

        This psalm is surprisingly similar in tone and perspective to Psalm 42 and 43, which were also composed by a Korahite (they served as musicians and some as gatekeepers; 1 Chron. 6:33-38; 9:19). In Psalm 42 and 43, the psalmist is sorrowfully leaving his land, possibly as a captive. Could it be that Psalm 84 was composed by the same man who is now returning to the Tabernacle in answer to his faith-filled prayer request (43:3-5)? It is a beautiful thought. We know that the Lord is indeed faithful, and He does answer prayer.

        Like the birds that had made their homes in the sanctuary precincts, the psalmist desires to do the same, that he might always be close to the presence of God. He knew that the man who dwells in God's house is blessed, having continual communion with Him, forever praising Him, finding strength in Him, serving Him, and trusting Him. "Blessed" can be translated as "happy", for he receives good things from God, such as His grace and mercy. For such a person as this, who walks uprightly, the Lord is a sun and shield, for he experiences the light of life and the protection of His presence (84:11).

        While on the pilgrimage, the psalmist and those accompanying him, would pass through "the Valley of Baca", which literally means "weeping". It was likely a long and dangerous journey, full of troubles and sorrows yet the Lord sustained and strengthened them and the dry land became like a spring with abundant water (cf. Isaiah 35:7; 48:21). God saw that all those faithful pilgrims reached their destination, that they might worship the Lord together (84:7; Heb. 10:25), just as He will for those of us today who will one day be in His presence in glory.

        Psalm 85 is a song of great emotion and a prayer for revival. The psalmist remembers God's mercies and goodness. Once he had not shown favour to His land, nor to His people; but then His anger turned and He forgave His people of their sin, which was the cause of all their troubles, leading to their captivity and exile. It is possible that this psalm refers to the Babylonian captivity of Judah and their return (Jer. 29:14; 2 Chron. 36:20-21). Although the Lord had brought them back and forgiven them, they were still in need of physical and spiritual revival, for they were in a poor condition (cf. Nehemiah 1:3). When sin is present, it naturally brings about the wrath of God. The righteous psalmist longed for God to look upon His people only with pleasure not with wrath, so they might rejoice in Him.

        After his prayer, he paused to hear what the Lord would answer. He was confident that God would speak peace. There would come a time when God would look upon His people with only pleasure, but they must be careful to "not turn back to folly", which implies moral failure (85:8). Truly, as the psalmist foresaw, salvation was near for those who fear God. God gave the psalmist a prophetic message, and he envisioned a time when mercy, truth, righteousness, and peace would meet together in close union upon the earth, which would be a time of great blessing (cf. Isaiah 32:16-18). This time will only be realized when our Lord Jesus comes to rule and reign over the earth as is portrayed in Psalm 72. In Him is righteousness, and in His footsteps we will be guided (85:13).

Prayer

        We pray, dear Lord, for a mighty revival in our land today. Cause all people to acknowledge and fear You, as You make Yourself real to them. Use us for such a purpose in the last days.


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