詩篇 62:1-8, 11-12 CUNPSS-神
“我的心默默無聲，專等候 神； 我的救恩是從他 而來 。 惟獨他是我的磐石，我的拯救； 他是我的高臺，我必不很動搖。 你們大家攻擊一人，把他毀壞， 如同毀壞歪斜的墻、將倒的壁，要到幾時呢？ 他們彼此商議，專要從他的尊位上把他推下； 他們喜愛謊話，口雖祝福，心卻咒詛。 （細(xì)拉） 我的心哪，你當(dāng)默默無聲，專等候 神， 因為我的盼望是從他 而來 。 惟獨他是我的磐石，我的拯救； 他是我的高臺，我必不動搖。 我的拯救、我的榮耀都在乎 神； 我力量的磐石、我的避難所都在乎 神。 你們眾民當(dāng)時時倚靠他， 在他面前傾心吐意； 神是我們的避難所。 （細(xì)拉）
神說了一次、兩次，我都聽見： 就是能力都屬乎 神。 主啊，慈愛也是屬乎你， 因為你照著各人所行的報應(yīng)他?！?/p>
反思
等候神不是一件我們很習(xí)慣的事。教會活動多，聲音多，也很難慢下來或停下來。可是，就是因為在這么復(fù)雜的環(huán)境和這么煩躁的社會，我們才更需要等候神。讓神的聲音給我們真正的安慰！
1）愿意安靜下來聆聽！
大衛(wèi)知道要安靜才不會被這些惡人的批評和謊言遮掩神的聲音。安靜才更明白神的話才是絕對的。
2）愿意向神傾心吐意！
大衛(wèi)提醒以色列要愿意向神傾心吐意，向神透露內(nèi)心深處。愿意坦誠向神說內(nèi)心的事情。神要我們述說自己正在掙扎的事！
3）愿意順服祂說的話！
詩人說“神說了一次、兩次，我都聽見： 就是能力都屬乎 神。” 聽見神就得到安慰。聽見神所說的更要以順服的心來回應(yīng)。
禱告
主??！人的話會改變，禰的話是永不改變。感謝禰賜下恩典和憐憫，感謝禰帶領(lǐng)孩子。教會不能代表禰無私完全的愛！禰的愛是超越我們能了解的。奉耶穌的名求，阿門！
(內(nèi)心深處, 等候神, 詩篇)
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Psalms 62:1-3, 5, 6 NLT
I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken.So many enemies against one man— all of them trying to kill me. To them I’m just a broken-down wall or a tottering fence.
..Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken.
Reflection
The most difficult thing to do in the midst of great pressure and stress , is to wait and be quiet. David was outnumbered and pushed to a corner. He faced threats, rebellion, challenges and slander from others. Yet, he chose to wait upon God. Waiting upon God reminded him where his hope comes from. Its so easy to become cluttered and frustrated when we are living in a city that never sleeps. Everything is instant, nothing is constant and people often feels distant towards one another. The busyness of life gives us very little time to think and reflect. And so, when troubles come and accidents happen, many crumble and break down. Isaiah 30:15 says, “in repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength…” Waiting quietly allows our soul to be refreshed, allows one to refocus and see clearly. Creating Space to wait upon God is so vital and crucial for all Christians. Because in waiting, you can hear his voice clearly. In waiting, you can experience a peace that is beyond understanding. In waiting, you will know that in the end, it will be ok. If it’s not ok, it’s not the end.
Lord, thank You for constantly reminding me to wait and be quiet before You! Indeed, I am reminded about what You told me in the recent spiritual retreat. Twice You reminded me about my ministry at home and have instructions for family matters. I was also surprised when Catherine was praying quietly and specifically that You would speak to me about family during this retreat. Teach me to live out and act upon what I have put down. To apply my HEART in family ministry.
1) H - hug them often
2) E - eat with them often
3) A - affirm them often
4) R - relate to them often
5) T - be transparent before them
Indeed Lord, being quiet is not my natural self and sometimes I rushed too much. But Thank You for teaching me to quiet my soul and wait upon You daily! For In quietness and trust is my strength. Bless my bros n sis to learn to wait upon You daily! In Jesus’ Name, amen.
