第六十三章
7我要照耶和華一切所賜給我們的,提起他的慈愛和美德,並他向
以色列家所施的大恩,這恩是照他的憐恤和豐盛的慈愛賜給他們
的。8他說:“他們誠然是我的百姓,不行虛假的子民。”這樣,
他就作了他們的救主。9他們在一切苦難中,他也同受苦難,並
且他面前的使者拯救他們。他以慈愛和憐憫救贖他們,在古時的
日子常保抱他們、懷搋他們。10他們竟悖逆,使主的聖靈擔憂;
他就轉作他們的仇敵,親自攻擊他們。11那時,他們(註:原文
作“他”)想起古時的日子、摩西和他百姓,說:將百姓和牧養他
全群的人從海裡領上來的在哪裡呢?將他的聖靈降在他們中間的在
哪裡呢?12使他榮耀的膀臂在摩西的右手邊行動,在他們前面將水
分開,要建立自己永遠的名,13帶領他們經過深處,如馬行走曠
野,使他們不至絆跌的在哪裡呢?14耶和華的靈使他們得安息,彷
彿牲畜下到山谷。照樣,你也引導你的百姓,要建立自己榮耀的名。
默想:
1.安靜——閱讀/聆聽——默想——禱告——默觀/安歇主懷
2.以賽亞在此強調雖然以色列對神不忠,但神仍然是信實的,縱
然人不能靠自己成為義人,但藉著神的僕人之工作就能得到。
3.在閱讀默想今天的經文時,有哪個字或詞句特別觸動你的?當
你讀到這個字或詞句時,你有什麼感受?這與你的現況有什麼
關連 沒有?神想要你做什麼?
4.在你的經驗中,什麼是你的“出埃及事件”?當時神在你生命
中有什麼工作?如今當你靈命再度覺得枯乾的時候,你是否會
藉著回憶過往的經歷來重新得到鼓勵、振作起來?
5.與神談論你最近的掙扎,並聆聽祂的回應。
禱告與筆錄:繼續安靜在神面前,與神對話,並聆聽祂對我說的
話。將心中的思想(心得),或是與神的禱告,記錄在「靈程筆記
簿」上面。
Chapter 63
7 I will tell of the kindnesses of the LORD, the deeds for which he is to
be praised,according to all the LORD has done for us—yes, the many
good things he has done for Israel,according to his compassion and many
kindnesses.8 He said, “Surely they are my people, children who will be
true to me”;and so he became their Savior.9 In all their distress he too was
distressed, and the angel of his presence saved them.In his love and mercy
he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.
10 Yet they rebelled and grieved his Holy Spirit.So he turned and became
their enemy and he himself fought against them.11 Then his people recalled
the days of old, the days of Moses and hispeople—where is he who
brought them through the sea, with the shepherd of his flock?Where is
he who set his Holy Spirit among them,12 who sent his glorious arm of
power to be at Moses’ right hand,who divided the waters before them, to
gain for himself everlasting renown,13 who led them through the depths?
Like a horse in open country, they did not stumble;14 like cattle that go
down to the plain, they were given rest by the Spirit of the LORD.This is
how you guided your people to make for yourself a glorious name.
Meditation
1. Silence – Read/Listen – Meditate – Pray – Contemplate
2. Isaiah emphasizes the faithfulness of God against Israel’s unfaithfulness.
Even though people cannot attain righteousness on their
own, God makes it available to them through the work of His Servant.
3. What is the word or phrase that touches you today as you read and
meditate on this passage? What is your emotion as you read this
word or phrase? How is that related to your current situation? What
does God tell you to do?
4. What is the “exodus event” that you fondly recall in your life when
it was clear that God was working in you? How do you feel now
when times of spiritual emptiness occur? Will you recall the past to
get encouragement?
5. Talk with God about your present struggles and listen to his response.
Prayer & Journaling: Stay with God for a little longer. Continue to converse
with God and listen to what he wants to tell me. Then write down
any thought and/or prayer in the 2012 “Spiritual Journal” book.