QT 09/06/2025 Mon. Jeremiah 23 The judgment of corrupt leadership. The promise of the Righteous Branch—Jesus Christ. 腐败领导层的审判。 义枝--耶稣基督的应许。
QT 09/06/2025 Mon. Jeremiah 23 The judgment of corrupt leadership. The promise of the Righteous Branch—Jesus Christ.
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📖 Scripture Focus: Jeremiah 23:1–6
“Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!” declares the Lord. (Jeremiah 23:1, ESV)
Jeremiah 23 begins with a stinging rebuke to the leaders of Judah. God calls them out for their spiritual negligence and corruption. These were shepherds—kings, prophets, and priests—meant to care for God's people. Instead, they led them into danger, idolatry, and confusion.
This judgment is not just about bad governance; it’s about spiritual failure. God takes His role as Shepherd seriously—and He holds accountable those who misuse their authority over His flock.
But the chapter doesn’t end in judgment. There’s hope. In verses 5–6, God promises something greater:
“Behold, the days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely...”
This is a prophecy about Jesus Christ—the Righteous Branch. Where earthly shepherds failed, Christ never fails. He is wise, just, and perfectly faithful. His reign brings righteousness, peace, and restoration.
Reflection:
Are there places in your life where human leadership has failed you? Have you ever felt scattered or abandoned by those who should have cared for your soul? Most of us shepherd others or are shepherded by other, or even both of these.
Regardless of the amount of influence we have, let Jeremiah 23 draw your eyes to Jesus, the Good Shepherd (John 10:11), who gathers the lost, heals the broken, and reigns in righteousness. In a world of failing leaders, Jesus is the One who never disappoints.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for being my Shepherd and my King. Even when earthly leaders fall short, You remain faithful. Help me to trust in Jesus, the Righteous Branch, and follow Him daily. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
QT 09/06/2025 星期一. 耶利米书 23 腐败领导层的审判。 义枝--耶稣基督的应许。
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/Jer/23/
重点经文： 耶利米书 23：1-6
耶和华说，那些残害，赶散我草场之羊的牧人有祸了。(耶利米书 23：1）。
耶利米书23 以对犹大领袖的严厉斥责开篇。神指出他们在灵性上的疏忽和堕落。这些牧羊人--国王、先知和祭司--本应照顾上帝的子民。相反，他们却把他们带入危险、偶像崇拜和混乱之中。
这个审判不仅仅是关于治理不善，更是关于属灵的失败。上帝认真对待祂作为牧羊人的角色--祂会追究那些滥用权力管理羊群的人的责任。
但本章并没有在审判中结束。还有希望。在第 5-6 节中，上帝应许了更伟大的事情：
“耶和华说，日子将到，我要给大卫兴起一个公义的苗裔。他必掌王权，行事有智慧...”。
这是关于耶稣基督--义枝的预言。地上的牧羊人失败了，基督却从未失败。祂有智慧、公义、完全信实。祂的统治带来公义、和平和复兴。
反思：
在你的生活中，是否有人类领导让你失望的地方？你是否曾感到被那些本应关心你灵魂的人分散或抛弃？我们中的大多数人都多少有在牧养他人，或者被他人牧养，甚至两者兼而有之。
无论我们的影响力有多大，都要让耶利米书第 23 章将你的目光引向耶稣--好牧人（约翰福音 10：11），祂聚集迷失的人，医治破碎的人，在公义中掌权。在这个充满失败领袖的世界里，耶稣是永远不会让人失望的那一位。
祷告
主啊，感谢你成为我的牧者和王。即使属世的领袖失败了，你仍然是信实的。帮助我信靠耶稣--公义的枝子，每天跟随祂。奉耶稣的名祷告。阿门。
