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Day 7

Devotion 7

Text: Isaiah 43:1-2

GOOD GROUND
Weekly Devotions
# 7

Bible Reading:

1 But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob,
And He who formed you, O Israel:
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by your name;
You are Mine.

2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned,
Nor shall the flame scorch you.

Isaiah 43:1-2

1. We have a new reading in Isaiah 43:2

a) Enjoy the new reading
b) Be encouraged by the new truths added
c) Be excited as we discover a precious promise from God

2. Appreciation of this new reading

a) It is an extension of God’s plan of Redemption
b) It is an explanation of how God relates to all who are redeemed
c) It brings great encouragement to the heart to know how God cares for us

3. There will always be problems in life

a) Most problems are “common” ones
b) Some problems are “chronic” ones and difficult to manage
c) But God has a special word of promise to His redeemed ones no matter what kind of problems we have to face

4. Appreciating Biblical Imagery

a) Problems are sometimes described as
i) Flood Waters
ii) Deep Rivers that are hard to cross
b) Problems are also described as
i) Burning fire
ii) Scorching flames

5. When we go through deep waters

a) God promises that He will be with us
b) The deep waters will not overflow and drown us

6. When we have to face fiery trials of life

a) We need not fear the heat of the flames
b) God will be there to give us His protection

HOW MAY WE RESPOND?

1. Treasure these promises from God afresh

2. Trust in God when we face challenges in life

3. Train the heart and mind to focus on faith in God more and more

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好土
每周灵修
(七)

经文阅读

1“雅各啊,创造你的耶和华,以色列啊,造成你的那位,现在如此说:‘你不要害怕,因为我救赎了你;我曾提你的名召你,你是属我的。

2 你从水中经过,我必与你同在;你趟过江河,水必不漫过你;你从火中行过,必不被烧,火焰也不着在你身上。’”

《以赛亚书43:1-2》

1. 我们要阅读在《以赛亚书43:2》的一段新经文

a. 珍惜这段新的阅读
b. 为其中新增的真理而得鼓励
c. 当我们发现上帝宝贵的应许时,也当兴奋

2. 珍惜这段新经文

a. 这是上帝救赎计划的延伸
b. 这是对上帝如何与被救赎之人建立关系的解释
c. 当我们明白上帝如何顾念我们时,这会带来极大的安慰与鼓励

3. 人生中总会有问题

a. 多数问题是“普通”的
b. 有些问题是“长期性”的,并且较难处理
c. 但无论面对哪一种问题,上帝都向祂的子民赐下特别的应许

4. 圣经中的意象表达

a. 问题有时被形容为:
i. 汹涌的洪水
ii. 难以跨越的深河
b. 问题也被形容为:
i. 燃烧的火焰
ii. 烈焰的灼烧

5. 当我们经过深水时

a. 上帝应许祂必与我们同在
b. 深水不会漫过我们,使我们灭没

6. 当我们面对生命中的火炼时

a. 我们不必惧怕火的炽热
b. 上帝必在那里赐下祂的保护

我们应该如何回应?

1. 重新珍惜上帝宝贵的应许

2. 在面对人生挑战时信靠上帝

3. 操练心思更加地专注在主里的信心