QT 06/09/2025 Sat. Ezekiel 38 God Is Still in Control 上帝仍掌权
QT 06/09/2025 Sat. Ezekiel 38 God Is Still in Control
READ http://www.esv.org/eze38
Ezekiel 38 brings out God’s sovereignty, spiritual warfare, and the final victory of Christ.
📖 Scripture Focus:
“You will come up against my people Israel… in the latter days I will bring you against my land, that the nations may know me, when through you, O Gog, I vindicate my holiness before their eyes.” — Ezekiel 38:16, ESV
🔍 Background:
Ezekiel 38 introduces a mysterious prophecy about Gog, of the land of Magog, a powerful enemy who will rise against Israel in “the latter days.” This battle is not just historical — it carries apocalyptic significance, pointing to a final confrontation between evil and God’s people.
Gog represents more than just a nation — he symbolizes the forces of evil, arrogance, and rebellion against God. Though he gathers a great army and seems unstoppable, God makes one thing clear:
He is still in charge.
🔥 Reflection:
At first glance, this chapter may seem intimidating or confusing. But beneath the prophecy is a deep and relevant truth:
Evil may rise, but God reigns. God tells Gog exactly what will happen — and even says: “I will bring you against my land…” (v. 16)
In other words, even the enemy’s advance is under God’s sovereign permission.
This tells us: Evil never surprises God. The enemy can never go beyond what God allows. God will use even evil plans to reveal His glory. This is true not just globally, but personally. When hardship, spiritual attack, or trials rise against us, we can feel overwhelmed — but God says:
“I will vindicate my holiness… the nations will know that I am the LORD.” (v. 16, 23)
He wins. Always.
✝️ Gospel Connection:
Just like in Ezekiel 38, the cross looked like the enemy’s triumph — but it was actually God’s greatest victory.
“He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in [the cross].” — Colossians 2:15, ESV
Ezekiel 38 reminds us that spiritual warfare is real, but so is God’s absolute authority. And in Christ, we are more than conquerors (Romans 8:37).
🧭 Application:
(1) Are you afraid of what's happening in the world?
God sees it all. Trust His plan. He is not distant or indifferent — He rules over history.
(2) Are you in a personal battle — spiritual, emotional, or relational?
Remember: the battle is not yours alone. God fights for His people, and His power is unmatched.
(3) Are you praying with confidence in God's sovereignty?
Your prayers are not small. They connect with the God who controls kings, nations, and armies.
🙏 Prayer:
Sovereign Lord, when evil seems to rise and fear grows in my heart, help me remember that You are still on the throne. Strengthen my faith. Teach me to trust in Your timing and Your victory. Help me walk in confidence, knowing that You are the One who defends Your people and glorifies Your name. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
QT 06/09/2025 星期六. 以西结书 38 上帝仍掌权
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/Eze/38/
以西结书38章彰显了上帝的主权、属灵争战以及基督的最终胜利。
📖 经文重点：
你必上来攻击我的子民以色列，像密云遮盖那地一样。歌革啊！在以后的日子，我必领你来攻击我的地，好叫列国在我借着你向他们显为圣的时候，能认识我。——以西结书38:16
🔍 背景：
以西结书38章揭示了一个关于歌革（来自玛各之地）的神秘预言，这位强大的敌人将在“末后的日子”起来攻击以色列。这场战争不仅具有历史意义，更蕴含着末世的象征意义，预示着邪恶势力与上帝子民之间的最终对决。
歌革代表的不仅仅是一个国家——他象征着邪恶、傲慢和反抗上帝的力量。尽管他聚集了一支强大的军队，似乎不可阻挡，但上帝明确指出：
他仍然掌权。
🔥 反思：
乍一看，这一章可能显得令人畏惧或困惑。但在这预言之下，蕴含着一个深刻且相关的真理：
邪恶可能兴起，但上帝掌权。上帝向歌革明确预言将发生的一切——甚至说：“我必使你攻击我的地……”（第16节）
换言之，就连敌人的进军也处于上帝主权的许可之下。
这告诉我们：邪恶从未让上帝感到意外。敌人永远无法超越上帝所允许的范围。上帝甚至会利用邪恶的计划来彰显祂的荣耀。这一点不仅在宏观层面成立，在个人层面同样适用。当苦难、属灵攻击或试炼向我们袭来时，我们可能会感到无助——但上帝说：
“我要显明我的圣洁……万国必知道我是耶和华。”（第16节、23节）
祂必得胜。永远。
✝️ 福音关联：
正如以西结书38章所示，十字架看似敌人的胜利——但实际上是上帝最伟大的胜利。
他既然靠着十字架胜过了一切执政掌权的，废除了他们的权势，就在凯旋的行列中，把他们公开示众。——歌罗西书2:15.
以西结书38提醒我们，属灵争战是真实的，但上帝的绝对权威也是真实的。在基督里，我们是得胜有余的（罗马书8:37）。
🧭 应用：
(1) 你是否害怕世界上正在发生的事情？
上帝看见了一切。信靠祂的计划。祂并非遥远或冷漠——祂掌管历史。
(2) 你是否正处于个人争战中——属灵的、情感的或人际关系的？
记住：这场争战并非你独自面对。上帝为祂的子民争战，祂的能力无与伦比。
(3) 你是否以信心祷告，相信上帝的主权？
你的祷告并非微不足道。它们连接到那位掌管君王、国家与军队的上帝。
🙏 祷告：
至高主，当邪恶似乎抬头，恐惧在我心中滋长时，求祢帮助我记住祢仍坐在宝座上。坚固我的信心。教导我信靠祢的时机和祢的胜利。求祢帮助我满怀信心前行，深知祢是那位护卫祢子民、荣耀祢名的主。奉耶稣的名。阿们。
