QT 06/07/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 46 God Over Nations, Hope for His People 祂子民的希望: 神掌管万国

QT 06/07/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 46 God Over Nations, Hope for His People
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In difficult times, including times of judgment or receiving the consequences of our own mistakes, Jeremiah 46 remind us to focus on God's sovereignty, justice, and the hope found in His promises. If God is over the nations, there is hope for His people.

Scripture Focus: Jeremiah 46:27–28
[27] “But fear not, O Jacob my servant, nor be dismayed, O Israel, for behold, I will save you from far away, and your offspring from the land of their captivity. Jacob shall return and have quiet and ease, and none shall make him afraid.

[28] Fear not, O Jacob my servant, declares the LORD, for I am with you. I will make a full end of all the nations to which I have driven you, but of you I will not make a full end. I will discipline you in just measure, and I will by no means leave you unpunished.” (ESV)

Reflection:
Jeremiah 46 is part of a series of prophecies where God speaks judgment over the nations surrounding Israel. Specifically, this chapter addresses Egypt, once a powerful empire, now under God’s hand of discipline. It serves as a sober reminder that no nation, no matter how mighty, can stand against the will of God.

But nestled in this chapter of judgment is a tender word to God’s covenant people—Israel. Though they too are under discipline for their sin, God speaks hope: "But fear not, O Jacob my servant, nor be dismayed, O Israel, for behold, I will save you..."

This shows us a powerful truth: God is sovereign over all the earth, and His justice is never separated from His mercy. While He judges sin, He also preserves a remnant and restores those who belong to Him.

For believers today, we affirm that Jesus Christ bore the full judgment of our sin on the cross. Because of Him, we are not destined for wrath, but for salvation (1 Thessalonians 5:9). Like Israel, we may go through discipline or trials, but God's heart is always for redemption and restoration.

Application:
(1) Trust God's Sovereignty: Even when nations rise and fall, God is in control. Pray for your country and leaders, and never forget that God is King above all.

(2) Fear Not: If you belong to Christ, no matter how difficult your circumstances, you are not forgotten. He promises to be with you.

(3) Live as a Light: The world may experience judgment, but God has placed you as a witness of His grace. Share the gospel boldly.

Prayer:
Lord God, You are the ruler of all nations and the Shepherd of my soul. Thank You for Your justice, and even more for Your mercy. In times of fear or uncertainty, help me trust Your promises. Use me to shine Your light in this world and to proclaim the hope found in Jesus. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

QT 06/07/2025 星期日. 耶利米书 46 祂子民的希望: 神掌管万国
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/Jer/46/

在困难的时刻，包括受到审判或因自己的错误而承担后果的时刻，耶利米书第 46 章提醒我们要关注上帝的主权、公义以及在祂的应许中找到的希望。神既然掌管万国，祂的子民就有希望。

经文重点： 耶利米书46：27-28
[27]  “至于你，我的仆人雅各啊！你不要惧怕。以色列啊！你不要惊慌。因为我必从远方拯救你回来，从被掳之地必拯救你的后裔脱离他们被掳之地。雅各必归回，得享平静安逸，没有人可以使他害怕。

[28] 我的仆人雅各啊！你不要惧怕。因为我与你同在；我要消灭我赶逐你去的列国。却必不消灭你。我要按公正惩治你，决不能免你受罚。”这是耶和华的宣告。

反思：
耶利米书第 46 章是一系列预言的一部分，在这些预言中，上帝对以色列周围的国家进行了审判。具体而言，本章论述的是埃及，它曾是一个强大的帝国，如今却在上帝的管教之下。它清醒地提醒我们，任何国家，无论多么强大，都无法对抗上帝的旨意。

但在这一章的审判中，有一句温柔的话是对与神立约的子民以色列说的。虽然他们也因自己的罪而受到惩戒，但上帝却说出了希望："你不要惧怕。以色列啊！你不要惊慌。因为我必从远方拯救你回来 ...我必拯救你们。我必拯救你们"。

这向我们展示了一个强有力的真理：上帝是全地的主宰，祂的公义与祂的怜悯从不分离。在审判罪恶的同时，祂也保留了余数，使属于祂的人得以恢复。

对于今天的信徒来说，我们肯定耶稣基督在十字架上承担了我们罪的全部审判。因为祂，我们不是受忿怒，而是要被得救（帖撒罗尼迦前书 5：9）。就像以色列人一样，我们可能会经历管教或试炼，但神的心总是为了救赎和恢复。

应用：
(1) 相信上帝的主权： 即使国家兴亡，神也掌权。为你的国家和领导人祷告，永远不要忘记神是至高无上的王。

(2) 不要惧怕：如果你属于基督，无论环境多么艰难，你都不会被遗忘。祂承诺与你同在。

(3) 活出光明： 这个世界可能会经历审判，但神已将你作为祂恩典的见证人。大胆地分享福音。

祷告：
主神，您是万国的统治者，是我灵魂的牧者。感谢你的公义，更感谢你的怜悯。在恐惧或不确定的时候，请帮助我相信您的应许。求祢使用我将祢的光照耀在这世上，宣扬在耶稣里找到的希望。奉耶稣的名祷告。阿门。