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2.讀經
英文讀經,點Todays Scripture: Exodus 14:5-14
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今日經文: 出埃及記14章5-14節
Todays Scripture:Exodus 14:5-14
Bible in a Year: Genesis 39-40Matthew 11
容易和艱難
上帝說:「恐怕百姓遇見打仗後悔,就回埃及去。」—出埃及記13章17節
馬克是一名年輕有為的牧者。某天早晨,他的兒子歐文與他一起踢球時,突然倒地身亡。馬克痛失愛子、悲不自勝,但這樣的傷痛使他成為更具有憐憫心懷的牧師。我也和馬克一同哀傷,在我看來,他所遭遇的試煉似乎闡述了美國牧師陶恕的見解:「上帝若沒有深深地傷害過一個人,可能就很難大大地賜福他。」此言恐怕不假。
但這麼說或許過於簡單。從以色列人出埃及的經歷,我們可以認識到上帝行事的複雜性。在離開埃及時,上帝帶領這個年輕的國家走一條較輕鬆的道路,祂說:「恐怕百姓遇見打仗後悔,就回埃及去」(出埃及記13章17節)。但在幾節經文之後,上帝卻要摩西帶領百姓原路折返,這樣法老就會集結軍隊攻打他們(14章1-4節)。後來法老果真追趕他們,以色列人「就甚懼怕,向耶和華哀求」(10節)。摩西訓斥他們:「耶和華必為你們爭戰,你們只管靜默,不要做聲。」(14節)
上帝用輕鬆和艱辛的道路來使祂的子民成長,並為祂帶來榮耀。上帝應許:「我便在法老和他全軍身上得榮耀,埃及人就知道我是耶和華」(4節)。對以色列人或是我們來說,都是如此。上帝透過一次次容易或艱難的試驗,建立我們的信心。願我們在順境時,靠主得安歇;在逆境時,讓祂帶領你繼續前行。
反思和禱告
上帝為何要讓人經歷容易和艱難的試煉?
Easy and Hard
God said, “If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.”
Mark was a promising young pastor. Then one morning his son, Owen, collapsed and died while kicking a ball with him. Mark was devastated and still grieves the loss. But through his pain he’s become a more compassionate pastor. I’ve mourned with Mark and wondered if his trial illustrates an insight A. W. Tozer noted: “It is doubtful whether God can bless a man greatly until he has hurt him deeply.” I fear that’s true.
Then again, perhaps it’s not that simple. We learn about the complexity of God’s ways by observing the exodus of Israel. God led the young nation out of Egypt on an easy road, saying of Israel, “If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt” (Exodus 13:17). Yet a few verses later, God told Moses to double back so Pharaoh would rally his army and come out to fight (14:1-4). Pharaoh took the bait. The Israelites “were terrified and cried out to the Lord” (v. 10). Moses chided them, “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still” (v. 14).
God uses both easy and hard paths to grow His people and bring Him glory. He promised, “I will gain glory for myself through Pharaoh and all his army, and the Egyptians will know that I am the Lord” (v. 4). So did Israel. So can we. God is building our faith through every test, whether easy or hard. When life is easy, rest in Him. When life is hard, let Him carry you.
Reflect & Pray
How has pain contributed to your growth? Why do you think God uses both easy and hard tests?
Dear Jesus, You’re enough for every test.
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