Scripture Reading : Isaiah 32
Theme : Messiah Rules in Righteousness
Righteous Messiah (1-8)
. This passage alludes back to the promised Davidic King (2 Sam. 7:12-13), Jesus, who will rule Israel and the world with righteousness. Princes are Christian and OT believers who will assist Jesus to manage His Messianic Kingdom (1 Cor. 6:2). The Messiah is the hope of Israel and the world. He is the one whom all Israel look forward to (Luke 2:26). In His kingdom, there will never be another evil leader in the world.
Sinful Women (9-20).
God warns sinful women who live for pleasure and ease, i.e. their sinful selves. The best example of such women is Jezebel who was beautiful outside but very ugly inside. She was not just evil, but delighted in causing others, such as her husband Ahab, to do evil as well. Women who live for pleasure and ease will be judged by God for their shamefulness. It is because Israel is full of these women and men that God will judge them. Women have much influence over their husbands, just as Eve influenced Adam and the Proverb 31 woman is indispensable to the success of her husband. Righteous women are indispensable to a righteous society. Salvation will come to Israel when God’s Spirit descends on them to open their eyes by His grace through Jesus (v. 15).
Praying the Scripture
It is amazing to think that all believers, both Christian and OT believers will assist Jesus to rule the world in His Messianic Kingdom. If Jesus comes back right now, that means you will rule over your neighbors. You will be appointed governors, mayors, and MPs over them, so get to know them now. Those who have mocked Christ, will be ruled by Him and His people. We relish in the fact that in the end, God’s name will be vindicated. No one will mock God, but will bow the knee. Pray that you long for this new world, and live for this new world. Get ready and be fit spiritually to rule this world. Exercise your humble servant leadership now by serving others with the right motive and take joy in it. Worship the Lordship of Jesus over your life and worship His majestic character. Behold Him and you will be like Him (2 Cor. 3:18).
经文：以赛亚书32
主题：弥赛亚凭公义掌权
公义的弥赛亚（1-8）。
这段经文指向那位曾被应许的大卫王（撒下7:12-13）耶稣——祂将凭公义统治以色列和世界。首领指的是基督徒和旧约信徒；他们将协助耶稣管理弥赛亚国度（林前6:2）。弥赛亚是以色列及全世界的希望。祂是全以色列所盼望的那一位（路2:26）。在祂的国度里，世界绝不会再出现邪恶的领导。
罪恶的妇女（9-20）。
神告诫了为享乐与安逸而活的妇女，即放纵自己罪恶私欲的女子。这类妇女的最佳例子就是耶洗别：她虽然外貌非凡，内心却是丑陋的。她不但自己作恶，更喜悦叫他人一同作恶，如怂恿她的丈夫亚哈。为享乐与安逸而活的妇女必要因她们的羞耻接受审判。这是因为这类妇女和男子在以色列甚多，必要受神的审判。妇女对她们的丈夫有很大的影响力，就如夏娃对亚当的影响力一样；箴言31章的妇女亦是她丈夫成功的关键。持公义的妇女对建设公正的社会是不可缺的。当神借着耶稣施恩于以色列，将圣灵浇灌在他们身上，开启他们的心眼时，救恩就会临到以色列（15节）。
用经文祷告
奇妙的是，所有信徒，包括基督徒与旧约信徒，都会在耶稣的弥赛亚国度中协助祂管理世界。倘若耶稣此刻归来，这表示你将管理你的邻舍。你会胜任作他们的省长、市长或国会议员，所以今日就认识他们吧。曾嘲笑基督的会被基督与祂子民统治。令我们欣慰的就是在末日时，神会高举自己的名。无人会嘲笑神，只会屈膝敬拜祂。祈求你盼望的是这个新世界，并为这个新世界而活。要做好灵性上的准备，才有资格统治这世界。要操练谦卑的仆人领导能力，以正确的动机事奉人，并为此喜乐。要敬拜耶稣在你生命中的权柄，并敬拜祂荣美的品性。只要敞着脸见主，就能像祂一样了（林后3:18）。
