QT 22/05/2025 Thu. Jeremiah 10. The One True God in a World of Many Idols. 众多偶像世界中的唯一真神.

QT 22/05/2025 Thu. Jeremiah 10. The One True God in a World of Many Idols
READ http://www.esv.org/jer10

Jeremiah 10 is a prophetic chapter in the Old Testament that contrasts the true, living God of Israel with the idols of the nations—crafted by human hands and devoid of real power. The chapter emphasises the supremacy of God, the futility of idolatry, and the call for believers to trust in the Lord alone.

Scripture Focus:
Jeremiah 10:6–7 [6] There is none like you, O LORD; you are great, and your name is great in might. [7] Who would not fear you, O King of the nations? For this is your due; for among all the wise ones of the nations and in all their kingdoms there is none like you. (ESV)

✝️ Devotional Reflection:

In a time when people were turning to idols—man-made gods fashioned from wood and adorned with silver and gold—Jeremiah speaks a bold and necessary truth: "The gods that did not make the heavens and the earth shall perish" (v. 11).

These idols, though beautiful and attractive at times, are powerless even though a person might have “paid” a huge some of money to have them “installed” one way of another. They cannot speak, move, or save. Do note that in virtually ALL these idol-honouring festivals of all kinds throughout the ages, the idols HAD to be physically carried around to enable them to “participate” in the various ceremonies.

But the Lord—the true and living God—is not like them. He made the heavens by His wisdom and the earth by His understanding (v. 12). He controls the weather, gives rain, and commands nature. He is alive, powerful, and personal.

As believers today, we may not bow down to physical idols, but we can easily elevate other things above God: success, comfort, academics, glory accrued from children’s accomplishments, relationships, or even religion itself. Jeremiah 10 challenges us to re-centre our hearts on the One who truly reigns.

🙏 Application:
(1) Reject modern idols: Identify anything that’s replacing God's place in your life—status, wealth, or even self.

(2) Reaffirm God’s greatness: Worship Him not just with songs, but with your trust, obedience, and life choices.

(3) Rely on the living God: When you feel powerless or overwhelmed, remember the One who created the universe is your Father in heaven.

🛐 Prayer:
Lord, help me see through the empty promises of the world. I confess that I sometimes give my heart to things that cannot save or satisfy. You alone are God. Teach me to trust in You and live for Your glory. In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen.

QT 22/05/2025 星期四. 耶利米书 10 众多偶像世界中的唯一真神
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/Jer/10/

耶利米书第 10 章是《旧约圣经》中的预言性章节，它将以色列真正永活的上帝与万国的偶像--人手所造、没有真正能力的偶像--进行了对比。这一章强调了神的至高无上、偶像崇拜的徒劳无益，并呼吁信徒唯独信靠耶和华。

经文重点：
耶利米书 10：6-7 [6]  耶和华啊！没有可以跟你相比的；你是伟大的，你的名大有能力。7 万国的王啊！谁敢不敬畏你呢？这是你应得的。因为在列国所有的智慧人中，以及在他们的全国里，没有可以跟你相比的。

✝️ 灵修反思：

在人们转向偶像--用木头做成、用金银装饰的人造神--的时代，耶利米说出了一个大胆而必要的真理：“那些没有创造天地的神，必从地上、从天下消灭”（第 11 节）。

这些偶像虽然有时美丽动人，但却无能为力，即使一个人可能花了一大笔钱以某种方式“安装 ”了它们。它们不能说话，不能移动，也不能拯救。请注意，在古往今来几乎所有这些崇拜偶像的各种节日中，偶像都必须被人随身携带，才能 “参与 ”各种仪式。

但主--又真又活的神--与他们不同。祂用智慧造天，用智慧造地（第 12 节）。祂掌管天气，降下雨水，命令自然。祂是有生命、有能力、有个性的。

作为今天的信徒，我们可能不会向物质偶像跪拜，但我们很容易将其他事物凌驾于神之上：成功、舒适、文凭、孩子们带给我们的自豪、人际关系，甚至宗教本身。耶利米书第 10 章向我们提出了挑战，要把我们的心重新放在真正掌权者的身上。

应用：
(1) 摒弃现代偶像：找出任何取代神在你生命中的位置的东西--地位、财富，甚至自我。

(2) 重申神的伟大：不仅用歌曲来敬拜神，还要用你的信任、顺服和人生选择来敬拜神。

(3) 依靠永活的神： 当你感到无能为力或不知所措时，记住创造宇宙的神是你的天父。

🛐祷告：
主啊，帮助我看透这个世界的空洞承诺。我承认我有时把心交给那些不能拯救或满足我的东西。唯有你是上帝。教导我信靠你，为你的荣耀而活。奉耶稣的名祷告。阿门。