神不僅是創造的神、救贖的神,祂更保守看顧著信靠祂的人所走的路。曠野中的以色列人沒有少被別的民族攻擊。特別是當他們準備進入迦南應許之地時,阻擋他們的爭戰更是一個接一個。不過,在神的引領下,他們卻是從勝利走向勝利。因為他們所代表的不僅僅是他們自己,更是神旨意的彰顯和實現。
我們在基督耶穌裡也承受著這樣的恩惠。因祂已勝過了世界,我們就在祂裡面享平安。即使世事變幻無常,我們依然可以靠祂而內心穩妥。信實的祂決不撇下我們而不顧,祂為自己名的緣故,必為我們所遇到的每個屬靈關卡而爭戰,並且取得勝利。
建議討論:
- 「稱謝那引導自己的民行走曠野的,因祂的慈愛永遠長存。」(136:16, 和合本)
思想:你有些什麼人在曠野般的經歷?神對你有怎樣的帶領?
- 「祂顧念我們在卑微的地步,因祂的慈愛永遠长存。」(136:23, 和合本)
思想:現在你是在卑微的地步嗎?你怎樣向神呼求?
Scripture Reading: Psalms 136:16-26
Suggested Discussion:
- “To Him who led His people through the wilderness, for His faithfulness is everlasting.” (136:16, NASB)
Q: What kind of “wandering in the wilderness” experience do you have? How does the Lord lead you out?
- “Who remembered us in our lowliness, For His faithfulness is everlasting.” (136:23, NASB)
Q: Do you think you are in your lowliness now? How do you pray to the Lord?