QT 26/06/2025 Thu. Jeremiah 38 One Courageous Voice Can Change Everything 一个勇敢的声音可以改变一切
QT 26/06/2025 Thu. Jeremiah 38 One Courageous Voice Can Change Everything
READ http://www.esv.org/jer38
Believers of The LORD throughout history were frequently challenged to exhibit courage, compassion, and standing up for God’s truth even in difficult times.
Scripture Focus
“When Ebed-melech the Ethiopian, a eunuch who was in the king’s house, heard that they had put Jeremiah into the cistern—the king was sitting in the Benjamin Gate—Ebed-melech went from the king’s house and said to the king, ‘My lord the king, these men have done evil in all that they did to Jeremiah the prophet by casting him into the cistern, and he will die there of hunger, for there is no bread left in the city.’ Then the king commanded Ebed-melech the Ethiopian, ‘Take thirty men with you from here, and lift Jeremiah the prophet out of the cistern before he dies.’” — Jeremiah 38:7–10 (ESV)
Devotional Reflection:
In the chaos of Jerusalem’s last days before its fall to Babylon, one man’s courage stood out: Ebed-melech, a foreigner, a eunuch, and a servant. He had no political power and no influence by worldly standards—yet he acted when no one else would.
Jeremiah, God’s faithful prophet, had been thrown into a muddy cistern to die—punished for speaking truth. While others turned a blind eye, Ebed-melech stepped in. He risked his life and reputation to plead for Jeremiah’s rescue.
What made Ebed-melech different? Compassion. Courage. Conviction. In a city full of compromise, he dared to stand up for righteousness. His intervention saved the life of a prophet—and showed us that God uses unlikely people for His purposes.
Personal Application:
(1) God Can Use Anyone Who Is Willing
Ebed-melech was an outsider, but God used him to bring justice. Your background doesn’t disqualify you. God honours faith and boldness.
(2) Stand Up for Truth and Righteousness
When truth is under attack or someone is suffering unjustly, will you speak up? Your voice might be the only one—and that might be enough.
(3) Small Acts Have Eternal Impact
Ebed-melech didn’t preach or perform miracles. He simply acted in obedience and compassion. Sometimes rescuing one person is your greatest kingdom work.
Prayer:
Lord, make me courageous like Ebed-melech. Give me eyes to see injustice, a heart that responds with compassion, and boldness to act when others stay silent. Help me to trust that You can use my voice, even if I feel small or unqualified. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.
QT 26/06/2025 星期四. 耶利米书 38 一个勇敢的声音可以改变一切
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/Jer/38/
历史上耶和华的信徒经常受到挑战，即使在困难时期，他们也要表现出勇气、怜悯和为神的真理挺身而出。
经文聚焦:
7 宫中的臣宰古实人以伯．米勒，在王宫里听见他们把耶利米关在井里的消息（那时，王正在便雅悯门坐着），8 以伯．米勒就从王宫里出来，禀告王说：9 “我主我王啊！这些人对耶利米先知所作的一切真是恶毒，他们把他丢在井里；在那地方他必饿死，因为城里再没有粮食了。”10 于是王吩咐古实人以伯．米勒说：“你从这里带三十个人，在耶利米先知未死以前，把他从井里拉上来。”- 耶利米书 38：7-10
灵修反思：
在耶路撒冷被巴比伦攻陷前最后几天的混乱中，有一个人的勇气脱颖而出： 他是一个外国人、太监和仆人。按照世俗的标准，他没有政治权力，也没有影响力--但他却在别人都不愿意的时候采取了行动。
耶利米是上帝忠实的先知，却因为说了真话而被扔进泥泞的蓄水池里等死。当其他人视而不见时，以伯米勒却挺身而出。他冒着生命和名誉的危险为耶利米的获救求情。
是什么让以伯米勒与众不同？同情心。勇气。坚定信念。在一个充满妥协的城市里，他敢于站出来维护正义。他的干预挽救了一位先知的生命，也向我们展示了上帝会为祂的目的使用不可能使用的人。
个人应用：
(1) 上帝可以使用任何愿意的人
以伯米勒是个外人，但上帝使用他来伸张正义。你的背景不会使你失去资格。神尊重信心和勇气。
(2) 为真理和正义挺身而出
当真理受到攻击或有人遭受不公正的待遇时，你会大声疾呼吗？你的声音可能是唯一的声音，而这可能就足够了。
(3) 微小的行动具有永恒的影响
以伯米勒没有演讲发表什么大道理或创造奇迹。他只是顺从和同情。有时，拯救一个人就是你最大的国度工作。
祷告
主啊，让我像以伯米勒一样勇敢。给我一双看到不公的眼睛，一颗以怜悯回应的心，以及在别人保持沉默时采取行动的勇气。帮助我相信你能使用我的声音，即使我觉得自己渺小或没有资格。奉耶稣的名祷告，阿门。
