主耶穌在談到末後的日子時告訴門徒:「只因不法的事增多,許多人的愛心才漸漸冷淡了。」(太24:12)當不公平、不公義、以及淫亂放縱的事情在周圍愈來愈普遍,甚至似乎無力挽回時,基督徒們的內心也會失去安穩和盼望。
然而,感謝神!詩人在這裡有把握地認定:「惡人的杖不常落在義人的分上」(3節)。即使惡人當道,神絕不會容忍太久。保羅曾總結說:「你們所遇見的試探,無非是人所能受的。神是信實的,必不叫你們受試探過於所能受的;在受試探的時候,總要給你們開一條出路,叫你們能忍受得住。」(林前10:13)因為我們所相信的是信實、可靠的主!
建議討論:
- 「倚靠耶和華的人好像锡安山,永不動摇。」(125:1, 和合本)
思想:你認識誰能面對危機而內心安穩嗎?他/她倚靠的是什麼?
- 「耶和華阿!求你善待那些為善和心裡正直的人。」(125:4, 和合本)
思想:你認為神應該怎樣善待那些為善和心裡正直的人?
Scripture Reading: Psalms 125:1-5
Suggested Discussion:
- “Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but remains forever.” (125:1, NASB)
Q: Do you know anyone who can still have peace of mind while facing crisis? What is she/he relying on?
- “Do good, Lord, to those who are good and to those who are upright in their hearts.” (125:4, NASB)
Q: In your opinion, how should God do to those who are good and to those who are upright in their hearts?