【双语灵修】神的启示THE REVELATION OF GOD

以赛亚书 40:10；诗篇 46

10主耶和华必像大能者临到，他的膀臂必为他掌权。他的赏赐在他那里，他的报应在他面前。 1神是我们的避难所，是我们的力量，是我们在患难中随时的帮助。 2所以地虽改变，山虽摇动到海心， 3其中的水虽砰訇翻腾，山虽因海涨而战抖，我们也不害怕。（细拉） 4有一道河，这河的分汊使神的城欢喜，这城就是至高者居住的圣所。 5神在其中，城必不动摇，到天一亮，神必帮助这城。 6外邦喧嚷，列国动摇，神发声，地便熔化。 7万军之耶和华与我们同在，雅各的神是我们的避难所。（细拉） 8你们来看耶和华的作为，看他使地怎样荒凉。 9他止息刀兵，直到地极；他折弓断枪，把战车焚烧在火中。 10你们要休息，要知道我是神！我必在外邦中被尊崇，在遍地上也被尊崇。 11万军之耶和华与我们同在，雅各的神是我们的避难所。

6月10日

神的启示

“主耶和华必像大能者临到；祂的膀臂必为他掌权。他的赏赐在他那里……” - 以赛亚书 40:10

以赛亚在向子民引荐了主之后，接着描述了神那威严的启示。

首先，祂是至高的主耶和华，是全能的主。主既不是异教的神灵，也不是部落的偶像；祂是那独一的真神，披戴着权能与威严。既然祂是全能的，在主就没有难成的事。

其次，主掌管宇宙、历史与万国，因为祂那大能的膀臂统管万有。国度兴起又衰落，唯有主永远为王。祂是那赐予生命也取走生命的，是那使人升高也使人降卑的。祂在地上兴起总统、首相和其他统治者，然而他们在祂面前全如无物，不过是水桶里的一滴水而已（参《以赛亚书》 40:15–17）。

第三，祂是施行赏赐的神。主凭恩典施行拯救，又按慈爱带来赏赐。《圣经》说：“神并非不公义，竟忘记你们所作的工和你们为他名所显的爱心，就是从前伺候圣徒，如今还是伺候。”（《希伯来书》6:10）。并且“到了牧长显现的时候，你们必得那永不衰残的荣耀冠冕。”（《彼得前书》5:4）。我们的主上帝是至高的、全能的，祂掌管一切，并且对祂的应许绝对信实。

祷告

主啊，你以全备的权能与威严统治万邦、直到永远。求你坚固我们的信心。求你帮助我们以爱心侍奉你，深信你必看顾、记念，并必将那与你同在的丰盛生命作为礼物赏赐给我们。阿们。

Isaiah 40:10; Psalm 46

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10

THE REVELATION OF GOD

See, the Sovereign LORD comes with power, and he rules with a mighty arm. See, his reward is with him. . . . —Isaiah 40:10

Having introduced the Lord to his people, Isaiah describes the majestic revelation of God.

First, he is the Sovereign LORD, the Lord Almighty. The Lord is neither a pagan deity nor a tribal idol; he is the one, true God, clothed with power and majesty. Since he is all-powerful, nothing is too difficult for the Lord.

Second, the Lord has control over the universe, history, and nations, for his mighty arm rules over all things. Kingdoms rise and fall, but the Lord remains King over all. He is the one who gives life and takes it away. He is the one who exalts and brings low. He is the one who raises up presidents, prime ministers, and other rulers on the earth, and yet before him they are like nothing, no more than a drop in a bucket (Isaiah 40:15-17).

Third, he is the God who rewards. The Lord saves by his grace and brings rewards by his goodness. Scripture says, “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them” (Hebrews 6:10). And “when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away” (1 Peter 5:4).

The Lord our God is sovereign, almighty, in control, and faithful to his promises.

Lord, you rule with all power and majesty over all nations and all time. Strengthen our faith. Help us to serve you with love, trusting that you see, remember, and reward us with the gift of full life with you. Amen.