QT 11/05/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 1. Respond with Courage and Obedience. 以勇气和顺从作出回应。
QT 11/05/2025 Sun. Jeremiah 1. Respond with Courage and Obedience.
READ http://www.esv.org/jer1
Jeremiah 1:5–7 [5] “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” [6] Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I am only a youth.” [7] But the LORD said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am only a youth’; for to all to whom I send you, you shall go, and whatever I command you, you shall speak. (ESV)
Reflection (1): In Jeremiah 1, we see a glorious reminder of God's sovereign choice and intimate knowledge of His people. Despite Jeremiah's young age and feelings of inadequacy, God assures him of His divine purpose and calling. This passage reveals that God's plan for our lives is established before we are even born.
Application (1): Our trust and obedience of God’s plan are made easier if we know that, hey, He knows what He is doing. Remember, God knew much about you, in fact everything, before you were born!
Reflection (2): Jeremiah’s response—"Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I am only a youth" (Jeremiah 1:6)—mirrors our own moments of doubt and insecurity (and perhaps even our attempts to find a lame excuse to slack). Have you encountered this insecurity or lack of skills recently when called? What was your response?
Application (2): Yet, God's reassurance—"Jeremiah 1:8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, declares the LORD” (ESV)—reminds us that we are never alone when we step out in obedience to His calling. God is with you.
As followers of Christ, we are called to trust in God's plan, even when it seems daunting or beyond our abilities. Like Jeremiah, our significance lies not in our strength but in God's power working through us. Our identity is rooted in God's choosing and setting us apart for His purposes. “I appointed you a prophet to the nations” (1:5b) seemed to tall an order. But with God and His promise of presence for His servants, nothing is impossible.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for knowing me even before I was born. Thank You for calling me to serve You and for the assurance that You are with me. Forgive me for my doubts and fears. Help me to trust in Your plan and to be courageous in obeying Your Word. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit to empower me for the tasks You have prepared. I surrender my life to You today, confident that You who began a good work in me will carry it on to completion. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Encouragement:
Remember, God's calling on your life is rooted in His love and sovereignty. No matter how young or inexperienced you feel, He equips those He calls. Step forward with faith, knowing that the Lord is with you every step of the way. May this devotion inspire you to embrace God's purpose for your life with courage and trust!
QT 11/05/2025 星期日. 耶利米书 1 以勇气和顺从作出回应
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/Jer/1/
耶利米书 1：5-7 [5] “我使你在母腹中成形以先，就认识你；你还未出母胎，我已把你分别为圣，立你作列国的先知。” 6 我就说：“主耶和华啊！我不晓得说话，因为我年轻。”7 耶和华对我说：“你不要说：‘我年轻’，因为无论我差你到谁那里，你都要去；无论我吩咐你说什么，你都要说。
反思（1）： 在耶利米书第一章中，我们看到了上帝对祂子民的主权选择和亲密了解的荣耀提醒。尽管耶利米年纪尚轻并感到自己的不足，但神向他保证祂神圣的目的和呼召。这段经文揭示了神对我们生命的计划在我们出生之前就已经确定了。
应用 (1)： 如果我们深信神知道祂在做什么，我们就会更容易信任和顺服神的计划。记住，在你出生之前，上帝就知道你的很多事情，事实上是一切！
思考（2）： 耶利米的回答--"“主耶和华啊！我不晓得说话，因为我年轻"（耶利米书 1：6）--反映了我们自己怀疑和不安全感的时刻（也许我们甚至试图找一个蹩脚的借口来懈怠）。你最近在被邀请来服事时遇到过这种不安全感或缺乏技巧的情况吗？你的反应是什么？
应用（2）： 然而，神的保证—“你不要怕他们，因为我与你同在，要拯救你。”这是耶和华的宣告。”(1:8)--提醒我们，当我们顺服神的呼召时，我们永远不会孤单。上帝与你同在。
作为基督的跟随者，我们被呼召相信神的计划，即使它看起来令人生畏或超出我们的能力。像耶利米一样，我们的意义不在于我们的力量，而在于上帝通过我们做工的大能。我们的身份植根于神的拣选，神为祂的旨意将我们分别出来。“我已把你分别为圣，立你作列国的先知"（1:5b）似乎是一个很高的命令。但有神和祂与仆人同在的应许，没有什么是不可能的。
祷告： 天父，感谢您在我出生之前就认识了我。感谢您呼召我来侍奉您，并保证您与我同在。原谅我的怀疑和恐惧。帮助我相信您的计划，勇敢地遵从您的话语。用你的圣灵充满我，使我有能力完成你所准备的任务。今天，我将生命交托给您，相信在我里面开始行善的您会将它进行到底。奉主耶稣的名祷告。阿门。
鼓励：记住，上帝对你生命的呼召植根于祂的爱和主权。无论你觉得自己多么年轻或缺乏经验，祂都会装备祂呼召的人。带着信心向前迈进，因为你知道神与你同在。愿这篇灵修激励你勇敢地迎接神对你生命的旨意。
