Exodus 出埃及记 3 — The Meeting with God 遇见神

You never know what a day may bring, so keep your eyes and ears open to the leading of the Lord. Childlike curiosity completely changed Moses’ life.

你不会知道今日会发生什么事,所以要时刻睁大眼睛,张开耳朵,观察主的带领。孩儿般的好奇心彻底改变了摩西的生命。

 

God is Faithful 神是信实的

He called Abraham, cared for Isaac, guided and protected Jacob, and He would be with Moses. He is the God of the individual as well as the nation, and He does not change from generation to generation.

神曾呼召亚伯拉罕,照顾以撒并引导和保护雅各,所以祂必与摩西同在。祂是个人以及全国的神。时代虽然变迁,但祂永不改变。

 

God is Concerned and Compassionate 神富于怜悯之心

He saw the affliction of His people, and He heard their cries. Then why didn’t He act sooner? Because He was following a perfect timetable (Gen. 15:13–16). You must learn to wait on the Lord. (See Ps. 37.)

祂看见祂子民的痛苦,也听到他们的呼求。那神为什么不早点采取行动呢?因为祂有着一个完美的时间表(创15:13-16)。你必须学会​​等待主(见诗37)。

 

God is Long-Suffering 神恒久忍耐

The Lord answered all of Moses’ objections and gave one assurance after another to encourage him. Moses said, “I am not!” and God replied, “I AM!” Faith lays hold of what God is and obeys what God says. Faith sees the opportunities while unbelief sees the obstacles. Are you arguing with God about something He wants you to do?

主一一回答摩西所有的顾虑,并不断向摩西保证和鼓励。可是摩西却还是说:“我不能!”神答道:“我能!”认识神并顺服神是信心的基础。信心让人看见机会,不信则看见障碍。你是否在与神争论祂要你做的事情呢?

 

Praying the Scripture 用经文祷告

 

  1. The Lord ordered Moses to remove his sandals because he was standing on holy ground. Why was the ground holy? It was because God’s presence there. This command prevented Moses from rashly intruding, unprepared, into God’s presence. Do we need to remove our shoes when we come to church? Of course this is not the principle taught here. The principle is that we should come prepared and come with an attitude of fear and reverence to worship God. If we come late, unprepared and if we come with an attitude of a critical spirit, we are in danger of offending God. Let’s pray that every week we come to worship God with an attitude of fear and reverence. It is not man we please but God.

主命令摩西把脚上的鞋脱下来,因为他所站之地是圣地。为何是圣地呢?这是因为神的所在。这命令防止摩西贸然闯入,猝不及防地来到神的面前。当我们来到教会时,是否也要把脚上的鞋脱下来?当然,这里所教导的原则不是这个。它的原则是:我们应该预备自己以敬畏的态度敬拜神。如果我们迟到、没有做好准备,或以批判的态度来到教会,那我们便处在得罪神的险境。让我们祈祷,叫我们每周以敬畏的心敬拜神。我们要取悦的是神,不是人。

 

  1. God instructed Moses to go to Pharaoh and ask him to let Israelites go, but the king of Egypt will not let them go unless compelled by a mighty hand. (Ex 3:19) When we do the will of the Lord it does not mean we will have no difficulties. We must do it with faith because this is the will of the Lord. In this case, The Lord prophesized that He will have to stretch out His hand and strike Egypt with all the wonders; after that He will let them go. (Ex 3:20) Let’s pray that we are willing to do our part in God’s plan in order that His will be done and His name be glorified.

神指示摩西叫法老让以色列人离开,但这位埃及王若非被强迫,他是d绝不会让以色列人走的(出3:19)。当我们行主的旨意时,这并不代表我们不会遇到困难。我们必须凭信心走下去,因为这是主的旨意。这里,主已预言祂不得不伸手击打埃及并行一切的奇事后,法老才会让以色列人走(出3:20)。让我们祈祷,叫我们愿意尽自己的本分完成神的计划,完成祂的旨意,并荣耀祂的名。