QT 24/08/2025 Sun. Ezekiel 29 God's sovereignty and our misplaced trust in human power. 神的主权与我们对人力的误置信任。

QT 24/08/2025 Sun. Ezekiel 29 God's sovereignty and our misplaced trust in human power.
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📖 Scripture focus: Ezekiel 29:3 (ESV)
“Speak, and say, Thus says the Lord God: ‘Behold, I am against you, Pharaoh king of Egypt, the great dragon that lies in the midst of his streams, that says, “My Nile is my own; I made it for myself.”’”

💡 Reflection:

Ezekiel 29 is a prophecy against Egypt and Pharaoh, spoken during a time when God's people were tempted to trust in political alliances rather than in the Lord. Egypt, once a mighty empire, boasted in its power and resources. Pharaoh claimed the Nile as his own, as if he were god over creation. But God’s words are sharp and clear: “I am against you.”

The core issue here isn't merely political—it's spiritual. Pharaoh's arrogance illustrates a heart that rejects God’s sovereignty. He sees himself as self-sufficient, the source of his own power. How often do we fall into the same trap? We lean on our finances, talents, or human support instead of God, declaring, “I made this for myself.”

But Egypt’s fall reminds us of a vital truth: Every kingdom not built on the Lord will eventually crumble. God alone is the Creator and Sustainer. When He says, “I am against you,” it is a terrifying reality for any nation—or person—who stands proudly apart from Him.

🔥 Gospel Connection:

The good news is that, while God resists the proud, He gives grace to the humble (James 4:6). The judgment in Ezekiel 29 is a wake-up call, not just for Egypt, but for all of us. It points forward to Christ, who bore God’s wrath in our place, so that we—once God's enemies—might become His beloved children through faith (Romans 5:10).

In Jesus, we are no longer crushed by God's judgment, but lifted by His mercy. He alone is the King who rules righteously, the One we can fully trust.

🙏 Prayer:

Lord, forgive me for the times I trust in my own strength or look to others for security instead of You. Tear down the false kingdoms in my life and build in me a heart that humbly depends on You. Thank You for Your mercy through Jesus. Help me walk faithfully under Your rule. In Jesus' name. Amen.

QT 24/08/2025 星期日. 以西结书 29 神的主权与我们对人力的误置信任。
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/Eze/29/

📖 经文重点：以西结书29:3

你要说：‘主耶和华这样说：埃及王法老啊！我要与你为敌，你这卧在自己河中的大海怪，你曾经说过：“这河是我的，是我自己造的。”

💡 反思：

以西结书29章是对埃及和法老的预言，当时上帝的子民正面临诱惑，倾向于依赖政治联盟而非信靠耶和华。埃及曾是强大的帝国，以自己的力量和资源为傲。法老将尼罗河视为己有，仿佛自己是创造万物的上帝。但上帝的话语尖锐而明确：“我与你为敌。”

这里的核心问题不仅仅是政治性的——它是属灵层面的。法老的傲慢揭示了一颗拒绝上帝主权的心。他自以为自给自足，是自己权力的源泉。我们又有多少次陷入同样的陷阱？我们依赖自己的财务、才能或人际关系，而不是上帝，宣称：“这是我为自己创造的。”

🔥 福音连接：

好消息是，虽然上帝抵挡骄傲的人，却赐恩给谦卑的人（雅各书4:6）。以西结书29章的审判不仅是对埃及的警醒，更是对我们所有人的警醒。它预指基督，祂替我们承受了上帝的忿怒，使我们——曾是上帝的仇敌——借着信心得以成为祂所爱的儿女（罗马书5:10）。

在耶稣里，我们不再被上帝的审判压垮，而是被祂的怜悯所提升。祂是唯一公义的君王，是我们可以完全信赖的那一位。

🙏 祷告：

主啊，求您赦免我那些倚靠自己力量或向他人寻求安全感而非倚靠您的时刻。求您拆毁我生命中虚假的国度，在我心中建立一颗谦卑倚靠您的心。感谢您借着耶稣赐下的怜悯。求您帮助我忠心跟随您的治理。奉耶稣的名求。阿们。