4 Jan 2017, Psalm 39 诗篇 39, Wisdom through Discipline 出于管教的智慧

Posted on Jan 3, 2017 in Devotions, Psalms |

Scripture Reading  : Psalm 39

Theme                      : Wisdom through Discipline

The situation matches Psalm 38: silence in the presence of onlookers (38:12, 13; 39:2), divine action against sin (38:1–3; 39:9–11), hope in the Lord alone (38:15, 21, 22; 39:7). But the focus is different. In Psalm 38 sickness has exposed sin, bringing need of forgiveness; in Psalm 39 sickness has exposed the brevity of life, bringing longing for a period of brightness (13) before life’s transience runs its course. The brevity of life and the sadness of death run throughout the Bible.

The brokenness of the world including death, sin and discipline is designed to cause sinners to return to God’s kingship. God is gracious to those who repent. Unfortunately, many do not repent and will sadly face God’s righteous judgement. This psalm is a call to sinners to consider life and repent.


Praying the Scripture

God disciplines Christians for good. When you see your own brokenness and the brokenness of the world, set your hope in God, who is your only deliverer. Know that you are a sojourner in this broken world. This is not your home. Your ultimate home is God’s kingdom on this renewed earth. You are just passing through. God also uses the troubles of life to draw non-believers. When you see non-believers in trouble, use the opportunity to preach the gospel to them.
 
 
 
 

经文：诗篇39

主题：出于管教的智慧

这里的境况与诗篇38的相同：在围观的人群中静默（38:12；39:2）；神对罪行的审判（38:1-3；39:9-11）；对神一人的盼望（38:15,21,22；39:7）。然而，其焦点有别。在诗篇38中，病痛显露了罪，叫诗人看见赦免的需要；在诗篇39中，病痛显露了生命的短暂性，叫诗人求在生命结束之前能有一段光明的时刻（13）。生命的短暂和死亡的忧伤布满了整本圣经。

世界的破碎，包括死亡、罪恶和管教，都是要使罪人归到神的王权里。神对凡愿意悔改的人都有恩典。不幸的是，很多人不愿悔改，并要面对神公义审判的悲惨后果。这首诗篇是要召罪人思考生命的意义，并悔改。

 

用经文祷告

神是为信徒的好处管教他们的。当你看到自己和世界的破碎时，要仰望神，因祂是你唯一的拯救。要晓得你在这个破碎的世界里仅是一个客旅；这不是你的家。你最终的家是神在这复兴的地土上所建立的国度。你不过是寄居的。神也使用生命的困境叫非信徒转向神。当你看到非信徒遇难时，要利用机会向他们传福音。