QT 21/04/2025 Mon. Isaiah 52. The new wonder of knowing God. The new wonder of knowing God. 认识上帝的新奇迹。
QT 21/04/2025 Mon. Isaiah 52. The new wonder of knowing God.
READ http://www.esvbible.org/isaiah52
The LORD referred to the episodes of Egypt and Assyria (52:4) as times when His name was despised. The watching world could see the pathetic state His people had descended into. No doubt the LORD’s justice and mankind’s sins had somehow resulted in this sad state of affairs.
But the LORD had given the good news through Isaiah the prophet.
Isaiah 52:6–7 [6] Therefore my people shall know my name. Therefore in that day they shall know that it is I who speak; here I am.” [7] How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” (ESV)
REFLECTION: Do we know God? Have we experienced His power in the face of obstacles to do His will?
The people of God would experience His nature and character when they review history. Just think about it, God can be known personally and experienced! This is such a wonderful thought. Nevertheless, we have to keep in mind two thoughts
(1) Faith is required to experience God. The question is not whether God has the capacity to save, and not whether salvation has been prepared. The challenge for today is whether those who are confronted with the wonder of this good news are prepared to change to a lifestyle of wonder and awe.
(2) Thankfulness is very much part of the journey. Verses 53:13–15 revealed just how much His servant had to go through for salvation to be available—crucifixion.
Isaiah 52:13–15 He Was Pierced for Our Transgressions
[13] Behold, my servant shall act wisely; he shall be high and lifted up,
and shall be exalted. [14] As many were astonished at you—his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance, and his form beyond that of the children of mankind—[15] so shall he sprinkle many nations. Kings shall shut their mouths because of him, for that which has not been told them they see, and that which they have not heard they understand. (ESV)
APPLICATION: May we continue to have increased faith and thankfulness on this journey of knowing this wonderful God.
QT 21/04/2025 星期一 以赛亚书 52 认识上帝的新奇迹
阅读 http://m.bbintl.org/bible/ncv/isa/52
耶和华提到埃及和亚述的事件（52:4）, 是祂的名被外人轻视的时候。观望的世人可以看到祂的子民所陷入的可悲境地。毫无疑问，耶和华的公义和人类的罪孽在某种程度上导致了这种悲惨的状况。
但是，耶和华通过先知以赛亚带来了好消息。
以赛亚书 52:6-7 所以我的百姓必知道我的名。到那日他们必知道说这话的就是我，看哪，是我。7 那报佳音，传平安，报好信，传救恩的，对锡安说，你的神作王了。这人的脚登山何等佳美。
反思：我们认识上帝吗？我们是否在面对障碍时体验过祂的大能并遵行祂的旨意？
上帝的子民在回顾历史时会体验到祂的本性和品格。想想看，我们可以亲身认识和经历神！这真是一个美妙的概念。然而，我们必须牢记两件事：-
(1) 经历上帝需要信心。问题不在于上帝是否有能力拯救或在于救恩是否已经预备好了。今天的挑战是，那些面对这一好消息的神迹的人是否准备好改变自己，过一种充满仰望神和敬畏祂的生活。
(2）感恩是旅程的重要组成部分。以赛亚书 53:13-15 节揭示了他的仆人为获得救赎所经历的艰难--受难。
以赛亚书 52:13-15 我的仆人行事必有智慧，（或作行事通达）必被高举上升，且成为至高。14 许多人因他（原文作你）惊奇，（他的面貌比别人憔悴，他的形容比世人枯槁）15 这样，他必洗净（或作鼓动）许多国民。君王要向他闭口。因所未曾传与他们的，他们必看见。未曾听见的，他们要明白。
应用：愿我们在认识这位奇妙上帝的旅途中继续增强对祂的信心和感恩的心。
