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Chinese4/4/2006English
經文:約伯記卅七至卅八章
鑰節:「我立大地根基的時候,你在那裡呢?你若有聰明只管說罷。」(38:4)
提要

        以利戶坦承,當他想到上帝的偉大,及對大自然的控制時,例如雷轟與閃電,他的心就顫抖(37:1)。以利戶說:上帝使用大自然的工具(例如雨、風、雪及冰雹)審判地上的眾民,促其矯正行為,且賜豐富的糧食(36:31;37:17)。當上帝發出命令時,大自然必會順從(37:12;36:32),就像風浪順從主耶穌的話語一樣。大自然中的種種都在宣揚上帝的榮耀與威嚴。與上帝相比,人類顯得如此微小與無知:「祂行大事,我們不能測透」(37:5下;羅11:33~36)。

        自認為非常聰明、學識淵博的約伯,因以利戶的問題,而變得非常謙卑,因為他問約伯:「那知識全備者奇妙的作為,你知道麼?」(37:16)。誰有資格告訴上帝該做些什麼?所有人類的作為就好像是在黑暗中成就的;若與上帝的作為相比,它們就算不得什麼了(37:19~20)。上帝住在人不能靠近的光裡(提前6:16)。「上帝就是光,在祂毫無黑暗」(約壹一:5)。因此約伯是誰呢?居然想面對面向上帝挑戰﹖祇有藉著耶穌,我們才能接近父上帝(比較出30:10;約1:18;14:5)。我們非常感謝這個恩典,因為祂吩咐那光照在我們的心裡,也照在耶穌的臉上,使我們得見上帝的榮耀(林後4:6;來1:13)。約伯又算什麼呢﹖居然質疑上帝的仁慈,想和他爭論?畢竟上帝「祂大有能力,有公平和大義,必不苦待人」(37:23)。以利戶用他充滿智慧的語使約伯知道他自己的無知與軟弱,進而順服了上帝,準備心,領受主的話語。

        當以利戶談到上帝控制風與雲的大能時,很可能暴風就湧現了,以利戶立刻用它來吸引他們的注意。突然,耶和華從旋風中對約伯說話(38:1)。約伯早就渴望見到上帝的顯現,並回答他的問題,但是卻沒想到是這個樣子的。上帝並沒有輕輕地拍約伯的背,也沒有對他說,他是無辜的,他是一個義人;反之,祂對約伯說了責備的話,指出約伯的無知和無能。

        上帝的靈先前藉著比利戶說話,現在他親自接續說道:祂無限的知識和智慧,祂的偉大和大能,以及祂創造的奧秘和神奇。一開始上主就向約伯挑戰,為的是要他謙卑。上帝吩咐約伯「要挺胸像個大丈夫(prepare yourself like a man)」,按原文字面翻譯成「如勇士束腰(Gird up your loins)」(就像一個人繫好衣服,準備摔角或勞動)。約伯能參透上帝偉大的知識或作為嗎?全能的上帝問了約伯很多問題,藉以彰顯祂偉大無限的能力與超越,而且向他證明,人的確是軟弱的、有限的知識、理解力,及智慧都有一定的限度。這神奇的遭遇使約伯啞口無言,也必然驅使他跪了下來,痛切悔改。

禱告

        父啊,感謝您,您的光照在我們的心上,我們看到,您的榮耀與良善顯現在我們的救主耶穌基督的臉上。求您使我們更靠近您,好使我們更認識您。奉主耶穌基督聖名,阿們!

English

Scriptures:Read Job 37&38
Key Verse:"Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding."(Job 38:4)
Overview

        Elihu confessed that when he considers God's greatness and control over the elements of nature, such as thunder and lightning, it causes his heart to tremble (37:1). Elihu taught that God uses natural means (rain, wind, snow, hail) to judge the peoples of the earth and bring correction, as well as to graciously bless the earth with food (36:31; 37:13). When God commands, the natural elements obey (37:12; 36:32), just like when the wind and waves obeyed the voice of the Lord Jesus. These same elements also declare the glory and majesty of God. Mankind seems so small and ignorant compared to God for, "He does great things which we cannot comprehend" (37:5b; Rom. 11:33-36).

        Job, who had thought himself to be so very wise and knowl-edgable, was greatly humbled by Elihu's pointed questions concerning "those wondrous works of Him who is perfect in knowledge" (37:16). Who is man to think that he can tell God what to do? All man's workings are as though they were done in darkness; they amount to nothing compared to the workings of God (37:19-20). God dwells in unapproachable light (1 Tim. 6:16). "God is light and in Him is no darkness at all" (1 John 1:5). Who then was Job that he should even try to face God. Only through Jesus can we approach the Father (cf. Exodus 33:20; John 1:18; 14:5). We are so thankful for this grace, for He has commanded His light to shine in our hearts, and in the face of Jesus we see the glory of God (2 Cor. 4:6; Heb. 1:3). Who was Job to even question God's lovingkindness or argue with Him; after all, "He is excellent in power, in judgment and abundant justice; He does not oppress" (37:23). Elihu's words of wisdom served to teach Job of his ignorance and weakness, that he might submit to God and that his heart would be prepared to receive the words of the Lord.

        While Elihu spoke about God's soveriegn control over the wind and clouds, there may well have been a storm brewing to which Elihu drew their attention. Suddenly, the Lord spoke to Job from out of the whirlwind (38:1). Job had longed for God to appear and answer His questions, but he certainly did not expect it in this fashion. God did not gently pat Job on the back and proclaim his innocence and righteousness; rather, He spoke words of reproach which showed Job's ignorance and powerlessness.

        God personally continued the teaching that His Spirit had led Elihu to proclaim: His infinite knowledge and wisdom, His greatness and might, and the mysteries and marvels of His creation. The Lord began by challenging Job in order to humble him. God ordered Job, "prepare yourself like a man", which is literally translated as "gird up your loins" (the action of tucking up one's robes in preparation for a wrestling match or physical labour). Could Job match God's great knowledge or deeds? The Almighty asked Job question after question which showed His great, unlimited power and transcendance, as well as demonstrating that man is truly weak, finite, and limited in knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. This confrontation caused Job to be awestruck and dumbfounded, and it must also have driven him to his knees in sorrowful repentance.

Prayer

        Thank You, Father, that Your light shines in our hearts and that we have seen Your glory and goodness in the face of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. Draw us closer to You this day, that we might come to know You better.


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