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Chinese2/2/2006English
經文:歷代志下十九至二十章
鑰節:「這次你們不要爭戰,要擺陣站著,看耶和華為你們施行拯救……因為耶和華與你們同在。」(20:17)
提要

        約沙法回到耶路撒冷後,便被主的先知耶戶痛斥了一頓。畢竟他實在不該同意並幫助那背棄上帝的人。這位先知早先也曾斥責北王國的巴沙王(王上16:1~7)。耶戶的父親,哈拿尼,便是先前責備約沙法之父亞撒的人(16:~10)。但是約沙法不像他的父親;儘管他聽到上帝的憤怒將降在身上(19:2),他還是接受了責備,並且尊敬那先知為上帝的代表。

        不過在耶戶的話中,主仍然有嘉獎約沙法的地方;因他發揚善心,除去許多的偶像。約沙法受到這個鼓勵,繼續推動政治和宗教的改革,潔淨他的土地。他也在通國中指定敬虔的士師(審判官)(19:6;摩西建立了士師體制,申16:18~20;所羅門運作之,代上23:4),派駐到不同的要塞城市,以解決民間的訴訟。如果遇到過於困難的案子,那就要帶到耶路撒冷的高等法院祭司面前去解決。在那裡內政和宗教的事務分得很清楚(19:8、11;參申17:8~11)。

        約沙法(意為「主的判官」)指派這些長官代表上帝審判人民。既然是主的代表,就必須做好榜樣。他們要敬畏祂,不可偏心,不受賄,常行信實,對主有忠心,並且「行事勇敢」(19:11;參申1:17;利19:15)。他們要實踐愛與憐憫,並依真理與公平,毫無保留地辦理政務。約沙法也表示了士師的責任,不只要執行審判,而且要警告人民,使他們不致干犯主。這就包括了教導和應用律法。如果他們不盡責任,有警告說,罪刑必降在他們身上(19:10)。

        所有這一切的目的,為的是創造一個公義的邦國,把上帝的律法當作指南,應用在生活的每一方面,包括內政和宗教,使百姓安居樂業。我們需為我們的政治領袖禱告,特別是那些執行審判的官吏,務求其審判能以上帝的律法為根基。只有這樣,才會有和平和秩序。

        約沙法的和平統治,受到摩押、亞捫、以東(西珥)諸國的威脅;大家走上戰場來對付他。自然地,約沙法很害怕(20:3),特別是聽到先知的責備,並得知上帝的憤怒臨在他身上以後(19:2)。這對他的信心是一大試驗;但是因為約沙法立即呼求慈悲的主,終於安然過關。義人的禱告大有功效;這是感動上帝之心的關鍵。

        約沙法以謙卑的態度仰賴上帝,又下令全國禱告禁食,以此表達他們的悲痛,並強調他們祈禱的忠誠(參士20:26;撒上7:6;拉8:21;珥2:12~17)。約沙法在他的禱告中承認上帝統治萬國的無上威權(20:6)。他提醒上帝曾應許亞伯拉罕關乎他國土和後裔的事;還有主給所羅門的應許,必垂聽祂子民的禱告(20:7~9;參6:28~30;7:12~16)。

        主施憐憫的保證由雅哈悉傳來,他是利未族的聖殿樂師,也是亞薩的後裔(20:14;參代上25:2)。上帝告訴他們,祂會為他們爭戰;他們只要「擺陣站著,看耶和華為你們施行拯救」(20:17)。這並不表示呆呆地站著;他們馬上俯伏敬拜上帝,唱詩讚美祂。他們不斷滿懷信心唱歌歡樂(如同戰爭已經贏了一般),同時也往前走,要看上帝施行拯救。有趣的是,軍隊首領(國王)竟成了一位講道者,而軍隊變成合唱團,即使尚未贏得全勝,全軍就一同唱詩讚美上帝,同時又喜樂地感謝祂。

        不久,上帝使敵軍迷惑亂衝,以致於自相殘殺(參考基甸曾經歷的類似情形,士7:21,22)。當猶大軍兵走到敵人面前時,戰爭已經結束。他們從上帝的勝利裡收取戰果,並蒙賜福得到豐富的擄掠品。收取掠物三天過後,他們滿懷歡喜地回到耶路撒冷。同樣地,我們的主耶穌也戰勝了仇敵,而我們,凡信靠祂的,也必能進入祝福與勝利之中(林前15:57)。

禱告

        主,即便在這新的一天我們須面對爭戰,我們仍敬拜您。因為您正為我們爭戰,我們必不致失落。我們藉著主耶穌基督,必然勝而又勝!奉耶穌基督的名禱告,阿們。

English

Scriptures:Read 2 Chronicles 19&20
Key Verse:"You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, who is with you..."(2 Chronicles 20:17)
Overview

        When Jehoshaphat returned to Jerusalem, he was boldly rebuked by Jehu, a prophet of the Lord, for compromising and helping the ungodly in their worldly endeavours. This same prophet had earlier condemned the dynasty of Baasha in the Northern Kingdom, as recorded in 1 Kings 16:1-7. Jehu's father, Hanani, was the prophet who had rebuked Jehoshaphat's father, Asa (16:7-10). Unlike his father, however, Jehoshaphat accepted the rebuke and respected the prophet as the Lord's representative, though he was told the wrath of God would be upon him (19:2).

        With Jehu's words, the Lord also commended Jehoshaphat for the good in him, since he had removed much idolatry. With this encouragement, Jehoshaphat continued purifying the land with political and religious reformation. He also appointed godly judges throughout the country (19:5; Moses founded the judicial system, Deuteronomy 16:18-20; Solomon organized it, 1 Chronicles 23:4). They were stationed at the various fortified cities strategically located to serve as centres for civil courts. If any case was too hard, it was to be brought before the priests at the higher court in Jerusalem, where there was a distinction between the judging of civil and religious matters (19:8, II; cf. Deuteronomy 17:8-11).

        Jehoshaphat (which means "the Lord judges") charged them to judge the people on behalf of the Lord. As the Lord's representatives, they were to be good examples. They were to fear Him, show no partiality, take no bribes, always act faithfully, have a loyal heart to the Lord, and "behave courageously" (19:11; cf. Deuteronomy 1:17; Leviticus 19:15). They were to act in love and mercy, yet administer truth and justice without any perversion. Jehoshaphat also expressed the responsibility of the judges not only to make judgments, but to warn the people so that they might not trespass against the Lord. This included the role of teaching and applying the Law. If they failed in this responsibility, they were warned that guilt would come upon them (19:10).

        All this was established to create a righteous nation which looked to the Law of God as their guide for peaceful living, applying it to all areas of life, both civil and religious. We need to pray for our civil leaders, especially those who make judgments, that those judgments would be based on the Law of God. Only in this way will there be peace and order.

        Jehoshaphat's peaceful reign was threatened by the nations of Moab, Ammon, and Edom (Mount Seir) coming to battle against him. Naturally, Jehoshaphat was afraid (20:3), especially after hearing the prophet's rebuke and learning that the wrath of God was upon him (19:2). It was a test of his faith, but because Jehoshaphat immedi-ately called out to his merciful Lord, he passed that test. The prayers of a righteous man avail much; this is the key to moving the heart of God.

        With humble dependence upon God, Jehoshaphat called the whole nation to pray and fast, thus showing their grief and emphasizing the sincerity of their prayers (cf. Judges 20:26; 1 Samuel 7:6; Ezra 8:21; Joel 2:12-17). In his prayer, Jehoshaphat recognized the sovereignty of God over all nations (20:6). He reminded God of His promise to Abraham concerning the land for his descendants and the promise He gave Solomon to heed the prayers of His people (20:7-9; cf. 6:28-30; 7:12-16).

        The Lord's assuring response came through Jahaziel, one of the Levitical Temple musicians from the family of Asaph (20:14; cf. 1 Chronicles 25:2). God told them He would fight for them; they only had to "stand still and see the salvation of the Lord" (20:17). This, however, did not mean to stand idle; they immediately fell prostrate and worshipped God, including singing His praises. They continued to sing and rejoice with faith (as though the battle had already been won) as they marched forward to see the deliverance of God. Interestingly, the leader of the army (the king) became a preacher, and the soldiers became a choir that sang and praised God, as well as rejoicing and thanking Him even before the victory.

        Somehow, God sent the enemy into confusion and panic so that they turned on each other (cf. similar circumstance with Gideon, Judges 7:21-22). When the people of Judah arrived to face the enemy, the battle was already over. They reaped the benefits from God's victory by being blessed with an abundance of spoil. After three days of collecting the spoil, they returned with rejoicing to Jerusalem. Similarly, our Lord Jesus has won the victory over the enemy, and we who have faith in Him can enter into the blessings and victories thereafter (1 Corinthians 15:57).

Prayer

        Lord Cod we worship You even before our battles of this new day. Because You're fighting for us, we cannot lose. We're more than conquerors through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.


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