Scripture Reading : Isaiah 20
Theme : Sign of Defeat
In order to prophesy the imminent defeat of Egypt and Cush by the Assyrians, God told Isaiah to take off his sandals and loose the sackcloth from his waist as a sign of nakedness, even though he was not walking around literally naked. This is a warning for Israel not to trust in foreign alliances for protection, but only trust in God. If they make alliances with foreigners they will suffer and also copy their idolatry.
Praying the Scripture
- In times of trouble, we should not be like the Israelites who did not trust God, but trusted in man. When we are in trouble, we must depend on God the most. We should immediately pray to God for help, not immediately look for people to help. There is nothing wrong with seeking counsel or help from other believers; it is wise and biblical to do so, but we should depend on God the most who can use people around us to guide us. Pray that your habit is to go to God first, then backup your prayers with your effort. God will bless your dependence on Him.
经文：以赛亚书20
主题：落败的迹象
为要预言埃及和古实即将被亚述人打败，神叫以赛亚脱下他的鞋子，并解掉他腰间的麻布，成为赤身露体的（但以赛亚不真是赤身露体地行走）。这是对以色列的警告，叫他们不要信靠外国联盟作庇护，乃要信靠神一位。他们若与异国人联盟，他们将受苦，并跟从他们拜偶像。
用经文祷告
- 遇难时，我们不当效仿以色列人，因为他们不信神，乃相信人。当我们遇难时，我们最需要依靠的是神。我们当立刻向神祷告求救，而不是马上找人帮忙。向其他信徒求助或寻求劝导并没有错，这是有智慧并合乎圣经的方式，但我们最要依靠的是神，而祂能使用我们周边的人引导我们。祈求你要形成良好的习惯，先到神面前，然后付出努力。神会祝福你对祂的依赖。
