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神的拣选

2026-05-21 in , /by

〈民数记〉2:34   以色列人就这样行，各人照他们的家室、宗族归于本纛，安营起行，都是照耶和华所吩咐摩西的。

根据维基百科，〈民数记〉（Numbers）这个名字采自《通俗拉丁文本圣经》中纽米利(Numeri)一词，而这个字词则从希腊文《七十士译本》的阿利夫摩依(Arithmoi′)演变而来。然而，犹太人更贴切地将这本书称为必密巴(Bemidhbar′)，意即「在旷野里」。密巴(midh•bar′)这个希伯来字是指一个没有城镇的旷野之地。这卷书的拉丁名是Numeri，希腊名是Arithmoi「在荒漠」，希伯来语Bemidbar，「in the wilderness of” [Sinai] 」在西乃的旷野。数点民众这件事发生于此旷野，本书内容讲述以色列百姓「在旷野」历时 38 年漂流迁徙「信心拉扯」的经历。

〈出埃及记〉的第19章第1节说：「以色列人出埃及地以后，满了三个月的那一天，就来到西奈的旷野。」而在〈民数记〉的第1章第1节已经是「第二年二月初一日」，他们在西乃山下已经住了整整十个月了。在这段时间里，神没有急急忙忙地把他们带到迦南地，而是要他们停下来，学习神的律法，做好会幕，建立与神的关系。

这是我们在圣灵里经常要学习的功课，便是停下来。我们渴望成功，巴不得立刻就离开旷野到迦南。但是神要我们先建立和祂的关系，学习聆听神的声音，等候神的带领。神并不把“成功”作为人生的里程碑，因为在神有什么成功不成功，只要是在神的手里，就没有失败。在今年的疫情里，我们都在学这个功课，停下来，等待神的带领。

A Focused Heart

2026-05-21 in /by

Jesus’ heart was so focused that his last words were “It is finished.” God wants us to have focused hearts like Jesus. Here are four simple questions to help us stay on course:

Am I fitting into God’s Plan? His plan is to save his children, and we are to tell others about the God who loves them.
What are my longings? Our assignment is found at the intersection of God’s plan and our pleasures. You are created to serve God in a unique way.
What are my abilities? Identify your strengths and major in them.
Am I serving God now? As a young boy, Jesus sensed the call of God, but he went home and learned the family business. Do the same. Go home, love your family, be a good employee, and get your life on course.

在旷野里

2026-05-20 in , /by

〈民数记〉2:34   以色列人就这样行，各人照他们的家室、宗族归于本纛，安营起行，都是照耶和华所吩咐摩西的。

根据维基百科，〈民数记〉（Numbers）这个名字采自《通俗拉丁文本圣经》中纽米利(Numeri)一词，而这个字词则从希腊文《七十士译本》的阿利夫摩依(Arithmoi′)演变而来。然而，犹太人更贴切地将这本书称为必密巴(Bemidhbar′)，意即「在旷野里」。密巴(midh•bar′)这个希伯来字是指一个没有城镇的旷野之地。这卷书的拉丁名是Numeri，希腊名是Arithmoi「在荒漠」，希伯来语Bemidbar，「in the wilderness of” [Sinai] 」在西乃的旷野。数点民众这件事发生于此旷野，本书内容讲述以色列百姓「在旷野」历时 38 年漂流迁徙「信心拉扯」的经历。

〈出埃及记〉的第19章第1节说：「以色列人出埃及地以后，满了三个月的那一天，就来到西奈的旷野。」而在〈民数记〉的第1章第1节已经是「第二年二月初一日」，他们在西乃山下已经住了整整十个月了。在这段时间里，神没有急急忙忙地把他们带到迦南地，而是要他们停下来，学习神的律法，做好会幕，建立与神的关系。

这是我们在圣灵里经常要学习的功课，便是停下来。我们渴望成功，巴不得立刻就离开旷野到迦南。但是神要我们先建立和祂的关系，学习聆听神的声音，等候神的带领。神并不把“成功”作为人生的里程碑，因为在神有什么成功不成功，只要是在神的手里，就没有失败。在今年的疫情里，我们都在学这个功课，停下来，等待神的带领。

Others are Watching

2026-05-20 in /by

A vibrant, shining face is the mark of one who has stood in God’s presence. After speaking to God, Moses had to cover his face with a veil. But not only does God change the face of those who worship; he changes those who watch us worship.

Paul told the Corinthian church to worship in such a way that if an unbeliever entered, “he would find…the secrets of his heart revealed; and…would fall down on his face and worship God…” (1 Corinthians 14:25 NKJV)

Seekers may not understand all that happens in a house of worship. They may not understand the meaning of a song or the significance of communion. But they know joy when they see it. And when they see your face changed, they may want to see God’s face. People, including your family, are watching. Believe me. They are watching.

Prepare for Worship

2026-05-19 in /by

Do you prepare for church worship? We’re sadly casual when it comes to meeting God. Suppose you were invited to a Sunday morning breakfast at the White House? How would you spend Saturday night? Would you think about your questions and requests? Should we prepare any less for an encounter with the Holy God?

Come to worship prepared to worship. Pray and read the Word of God before you come, and come expecting God to speak. Then you’ll discover the purpose of worship—to change the face of the worshiper.

Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 3:18, “Our faces, then, are not covered. We all show The Lord’s glory, and we are being changed to be like Him” (EXB). God wipes away our tears, softens our furrowed brows and touches our cheeks. He changes our faces as we worship.

挺身而走

2026-05-19 in , /by

〈利未记〉26章13节    我是耶和华─你们的　神，曾将你们从埃及地领出来，使你们不作埃及人的奴仆；我也折断你们所负的轭，叫你们挺身而走。

现在我们己经读到〈利未记〉的尾声，你可以猜猜看，以色列人现在在哪里吗？你有没有发现从到了西乃山下之后，以色列人到现在都还没有动。所以〈利未记〉是何意呢？就是在西乃山下，神把律法和典章传给以色列人的一段时期。

为何神要在西乃山下做这件耗时耗力的工作呢？因为这个地方人烟稀少，以后越走，敌人越多，要考虑的事也更多。之前是埃及，之后是迦南，只有在旷野里，神能跟祂的百姓好好交心。

试想神若不把这些典章律例都教他们，那他们中间的判断从何而来？所以神的律法典章就是以色列立国的根基。神做事情很有计划，都先把话讲在前头，顺不顺服由你，后果自付，这就是成长和成熟要付的代价。

有的人不要信神，因为怕束缚。但是提摩太.凯勒牧师说：「To insist doctrine doesn’t matter is really a doctrine itself. 」坚持不要教义(教条或学说)，这本身就是一种教义或教条。另外一种说法是，跟随耶稣要付出代价，不跟随耶稣也要付出代价。你可以想像这两种代价是什么吗？你愿意付出哪种代价？一种是今生远离罪恶的代价，一种是远离神的家，进入撒旦权势领域，最后跟着牠下地狱的代价。

安息年和禧年

2026-05-18 in , /by

〈利未记〉25章21-22节    我必在第六年将我所命的福赐给你们，地便生三年的土产。第八年，你们要耕种，也要吃陈粮，等到第九年出产收来的时候，你们还吃陈粮。」

在〈利未记〉24章里记载了一个不幸的例子。有个以色列但支派的妇人嫁给一个埃及人，很有可能是在埃及歌珊地时，埃及人看上以色列女子而娶来为妻。他们跟着以色列人出埃及，有可能因为在十个神蹟里看到耶和华神的大能，因此一起跟着摩西出埃及；也可能在逾越节的神蹟之后，埃及人催赶以色列人离开，众怒难犯，因此那个埃及丈夫不得不跟着出埃及，但是心里并不是真的跟随神。

他们生了一个儿子，有一天这个儿子跟一个以色列人争斗，这以色列妇人的儿子亵渎了圣名，并且咒诅。因此被送到摩西那里。想想看，这个以色列妇人的儿子为何胆敢亵渎神的圣名，并且咒诅？会不会是在家里听到父亲如此说话而学起来呢？父母都是儿女学习的榜样，有好榜样，也有坏榜样。因此在争斗时，他不自觉地就亵渎了圣名，并且咒诅。当然，也有可能是他自己不好，不能都怪父母。

我们看到摩西的谦卑和敬虔，在这样的事上，他先把那人收在监里，再等候神的指示。摩西的谦卑和尊神为大，永远是我们学习的功课。我们都太着急，想要凭著自己的聪明去决定事情，不愿意等候。但我们的神是不着急的神，凡事在祂永不误时。

Give God Your Thoughts

2026-05-18 in /by

How do I detect God’s unseen hand on my shoulder and his inaudible voice in my ear?

Give God your waking thoughts. Before you face the day, face the Father. Psalm 5:3 (NCV) says, “Every morning, I tell you what I need, and I wait for your answer.”

Give God your waiting thoughts. Spend time with him in silence.

Give God your whispering thoughts. During your lifetime, you will spend six months at stoplights, eight months opening junk mail. Give these moments to God. Simple phrases, such as “Thank you, Father,” can turn a commute into a pilgrimage.

Give God your waning thoughts. Conclude the day as you began it: talking to God. If you fall asleep as you pray, don’t worry. What better place to doze off than in the arms of your Father.

Ever in His Presence

2026-05-17 in /by

2 Corinthians 6:1 says we are “God’s fellow workers.” Rather than report to God, we work with God. We are always in the presence of God. There is never a nonsacred moment!

Is it possible to live—minute by minute—in the presence of God? Jesus enjoyed unbroken communion with God, and God wants that same abiding intimacy with you and me. He wants to be as close to us as a branch is to a vine. You know it’s impossible to tell where one starts and the other ends. What good news! We are NEVER away from God! And He is NEVER away from us!

As we search the Bible, we realize that unbroken communion with God is the intent and not the exception. Within the reach of every Christian is the unending presence of God.

耶和华的节期

2026-05-17 in , /by

〈利未记〉23章1-3节    耶和华对摩西说：你晓谕以色列人说：耶和华的节期，你们要宣告为圣会的节期。六日要做工，第七日是圣安息日，当有圣会；你们甚么工都不可做。这是在你们一切的住处向耶和华守的安息日。

在〈约翰福音〉第十章22-23节说，在耶路撒冷有修殿节，是冬天的时候。耶稣在殿里所罗门的廊下行走。这修殿节又称为光明节或哈努卡节，在希伯来文是 חנוכה ( Hannukah/ Chanukah )。这是纪念马加比一家人为真理而战，在神的帮助下以寡击众，战胜希腊人，夺回被亵渎的圣殿，赢得将近一百年的独立。但这个节期不算是耶和华的节期，它和普珥节一样，都算是犹太人的民间节日。

哪些节日才算是耶和华的节期呢？

你能把它们的秩序按著日期排一下吗？

1.住棚节    2.无酵节    3.初熟节   4. 吹角节     5.五旬节    6.逾越节     7.赎罪日

我们来回忆一下，摩西领以色列人出埃及前要做何事，法老才终于首肯，让以色列人离开埃及呢？神派死亡的天使杀了埃及所有头生的人和牲畜，却没有杀以色列人头生的人和牲畜。因为神叫他们要杀一只羊，把羊血涂在门楣和两边，死亡的天使看到门上有血，就越过去了。所以就订为逾越节，死亡的天使逾越过去，不杀以色列人，保存他们性命的日子。