QT 01/07/2025 Tue. Jeremiah 42 Don't Just Ask—Obey! 不要只是询问--要服从！

QT 01/07/2025 Tue. Jeremiah 42 Don't Just Ask—Obey!
READ http://www.esv.org/jer42

It’s the time to reflect and recommit again. Do we seek God's will with a sincere heart?

Scripture: Jeremiah 42:6
[6] Whether it is good or bad, we will obey the voice of the LORD our God to whom we are sending you, that it may be well with us when we obey the voice of the LORD our God.” (ESV)

Reflections:
In Jeremiah 42, the remnant of Judah, frightened and scattered after the Babylonian invasion, approaches the prophet Jeremiah. They ask him to seek God’s guidance on their behalf, promising to obey whatever God says—whether they like it or not. At first glance, it looks like a revival of faith.

But as we read further, we learn that their request was hollow. When God’s answer—stay in the land and trust Me—didn’t align with their fears or plans, they rejected His word and chose their own path.

How often do we do the same? We ask God for guidance, but only with the hope that He will confirm what we already want to do. We say, “Your will be done,” but our hearts are set on our own will. The people of Judah said all the right things, but their actions revealed a lack of true trust.

Jeremiah 42 is a powerful reminder that seeking God’s direction means more than asking for His input—it means committing to obey, no matter what. God’s ways often challenge our fears and stretch our faith. Staying in a land under threat may seem risky, but for Judah, it was the path of obedience and blessing.

Self Check:
(1) Do I genuinely want God’s will, or do I only want His approval for my plans?

(2) When God’s answer challenges my comfort, am I willing to trust and obey anyway?

(3) Is there an area in my life where I’m hesitating to follow God fully?

Prayer:
Father, I confess that I often ask for Your guidance while clinging to my own will. Forgive me for the times I’ve rejected Your direction because it didn’t match my expectations. Help me to trust You fully—to obey whether it is favourable or not. Give me the courage to follow You, especially when the path seems uncertain. Your will is always best. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

QT 01/07/2025 星期二. 耶利米书 42 不要只是询问--要服从！
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/Jer/41/

现在是再次反省和重新委身的时刻。我们是否以真诚的心寻求上帝的旨意？

经文： 耶利米书 42:6
“我耶和华凭着公义呼召了你；我必紧拉着你的手，我必保护你，立你作人民的约，作列国的光，

思考：
在《耶利米书》第 42 章中，犹大的余民在巴比伦入侵后惊恐四散，他们找到先知耶利米。他们请求耶利米代表他们寻求上帝的指引，并承诺无论上帝说什么，他们都会服从--无论他们喜欢与否。乍一看，这似乎是信仰的复兴。

但随着阅读的深入，我们会发现他们的请求是空洞的。当上帝的回答--“留在这块土地上，相信我”--与他们的恐惧或计划不一致时，他们拒绝了上帝的话，选择了自己的道路。

我们何尝不是如此？我们祈求上帝的指引，但只是希望他能确认我们已经想做的事情。我们说 “愿你的旨意成全”，但我们的心却只想着自己的意愿。犹大人说的都是对的，但他们的行动表明他们缺乏真正的信任。

《耶利米书》第 42 章有力地提醒我们，寻求上帝的指引不仅仅意味着征求祂的意见，还意味着无论如何都要承诺顺服。上帝的方法常常会挑战我们的恐惧，扩展我们的信心。留在受威胁的土地上似乎有风险，但对犹大来说，这是一条顺服和祝福之路。

自我检查：
(1) 我是真心希望得到神的旨意，还是只想让神认可我的计划？

(2) 当神的答案挑战我的舒适感时，我是否愿意相信并顺服？

(3) 在我的生命中，是否有一个地方让我犹豫是否要完全跟随神？

祷告：
天父，我承认我经常在坚持自己意愿的同时请求你的引导。原谅我曾因你的指引与我的期望不符而拒绝你的指引。帮助我完全信任你，无论是否有利都顺从你。给我跟随你的勇气，尤其是在道路似乎不确定的时候。您的旨意永远是最好的。奉耶稣之名。阿门。