第九章
1但那受過痛苦的，必不再見幽暗。從前神使西布倫地和拿弗他利
地被藐視，末後卻使這沿海的路，約旦河外，外邦人的加利利地
得著榮耀──2在黑暗中行走的百姓看見了大光；住在死蔭之地的
人有光照耀他們。3你使這國民繁多，加增他們的喜樂。他們在你
面前歡喜，好像收割的歡喜，像人分擄物那樣的快樂。4因為他們
所負的重軛和肩頭上的杖並欺壓他們人的棍，你都已經折斷，好
像在米甸的日子一樣。5戰士在亂殺之間所穿戴的盔甲並那滾在血
中的衣服，都必作為可燒的，當作火柴。6因有一嬰孩為我們而
生，有一子賜給我們，政權必擔在他的肩頭上。他名稱為“奇妙策
士”、“全能的神”、“永在的父”、“和平的君”！7他的政權
與平安必加增無窮。他必在大衛的寶座上治理他的國，以公平公義
使國堅定穩固，從今直到永遠。萬軍之耶和華的熱心必成就這事。
默想：
1.以一種期盼及興奮的心來讀這段經文。雖然亞哈斯王不肯聽神
的話去順從神的吩咐，但是將來有一位大君王要來，祂來到
時，一切都得完全了。
2.藉著一個嬰孩的誕生，將會帶來極大的亮光，使得在黑暗痛苦
中生活的百姓，得以進入神榮耀的光明中。
3.這位君王的頭銜有“奇妙策士”、“全能的神”、“永在的
父”、“和平的君”。想一下，當你遇見困難的時候，哪一個
頭銜最能代表的是所熟悉的主？回想當時的情景，繼續默想這
個名字，並與神對話。
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 9
1 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress.
In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but
in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea,
beyond the Jordan—2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great
light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.
3 You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before
you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the
plunder. 4 For as in the day of Midian’s defeat, you have shattered the
yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their
oppressor. 5 Every warrior’s boot used in battle and every garment rolled
in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire.6 For to
us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on
his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the greatness of his government
and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over
his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish
this.
Meditation
1.Read this passage with excitement and anticipation. King Ahaz has
refused to listen to and obey God, but a greater king is coming to
put things right.
2.The birth of a child will produce illumination which is a great light
to the darkened people.
3.Which of these titles—”Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting
Father, Prince of Peace”—particularly describes God as you
have known him during a time of difficulty? Recall the situation
and continue meditate on that name. Converse with God.
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.