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2026年8月14日
利未記第23章 — 緬懷神並活在祂的時代
利未記第23章教導我們，神賜給以色列子民的特別節期和指定時辰。這些節日包括安息日、逾越節、無酵餅節、初果節、七週節、喇叭節、贖罪日和住棚節。這些慶典不僅僅是宗教傳統。神希望祂的子民記得祂是誰，祂為他們所做的事，並將他們的生命置於祂的時間與目的中。
一個重要的教訓是 ，我們需要停下來，記住上帝。生活很容易變得忙碌且令人困惑。我們的心中可能充滿擔憂、工作、家庭事務，以及許多無法掌控的事情。安息日提醒我們，我們不是必須不斷工作的機器。我們需要時間在神面前休息，並記得祂是支撐我們的那一位。有時候，我們能做的最屬靈的事，就是停下來，靜止不動，並將信靠在祂身上。
這些節慶也提醒以色列人上帝的救恩與供應。逾越節提醒他們，上帝拯救了他們脫離埃及的奴役。對基督徒而言，這指向我們的逾越節羔羊耶穌基督，祂獻出自己來拯救我們脫離罪惡。我們絕不應忘記，我們與上帝的關係，不是從我們為祂所做的事開始，而是從祂藉著恩典為我們所做的一切開始。
初果節教導我們要將所領受的第一個也是最好的賜予上帝。我們所擁有的一切，最終都來自上帝。因此，我們的時間、能力、資源，甚至未來都屬於祂。我們被呼召將神放在首位，信靠祂信實供應我們的需要。
贖罪日同時也是對罪惡嚴重性及我們對寬恕需求的強烈提醒。我們無法靠自己的努力來淨化自己的心。然而，藉著耶穌基督，我們可以帶著信心來到神面前，知道祂的犧牲足夠了。當我們失敗時，我們不需要逃避神;我們可以悔改地回到祂身邊，並接受祂的憐憫。
最後，住棚節提醒以色列人，他們的塵世居所是暫時的，神忠實地帶領他們穿越曠野。這對我們來說同樣適用。我們或許會面臨不確定的日子和艱難的旅程，但我們並非孤軍奮戰。我們真正的安全不在於世俗財產或環境，而在於神的同在，祂一直忠實。
利未記23章教導我們要記得、休息、感謝、悔改和歡樂。 在生命的每個階段，上帝都呼召我們回到祂身邊。當我們的心變得不安和困惑時，我們可以停下來提醒：上帝拯救了我們，上帝供應我們，上帝赦免我們，上帝將繼續引領我們。
我們祈禱：
天父，
感謝祢的話語，也感謝我們從利未記第23章中學到的教訓。感謝祢給祢的子民特別的時刻，讓他們停下來，記得祢的美善、信實與救恩。
主啊，在我們忙碌且困擾的生活中，幫助我們學會在祢面前靜止。當我們心不安、思緒混亂時，請帶我們回到祢的同在。教導我們不要只依靠自己的力量，而是要安息並信靠祢。
感謝祢的救恩，並差遣耶穌基督為我們而死。感謝祢，藉著祂，我們能獲得寬恕，並親近祢。主啊，請你探查我們的心。請向我們顯示任何需要交託給祢的，賜給我們願意悔改和順服的謙卑心靈。
幫助我們把祢放在生命的第一位。我們擁有的一切都來自祢。教導我們運用時間、能力和資源來榮耀祢。當我們面對不確定的未來時，請提醒我們，我們只是過客，祢與我們同在這旅程的每一步。
主啊，請賜力量，凡心疲憊、焦慮或困擾的信徒。帶給我們的心靈平靜，讓我們混亂的思緒有秩序，並給我們的靈魂帶來安慰。請幫助我們記得你過去的信實，並信靠你未來。
願我們的生命成為持續獻給祢的感恩與敬拜。
奉耶穌基督的名禱告，
阿門。
August 14 2026
Leviticus Chapter 23 — Remembering God and Living in His Time
Leviticus chapter 23 teaches us about the special feasts and appointed times that God gave to the people of Israel. These included the Sabbath, Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, the Feast of Weeks, the Feast of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the Feast of Tabernacles. These celebrations were not merely religious traditions. God wanted His people to remember who He is, what He had done for them, and to place their lives within His time and purpose.
One important lesson is that we need to stop and remember God. Life can easily become busy and confusing. Our hearts may be filled with worries, work, family matters, and many things beyond our control. The Sabbath reminds us that we are not machines who must work constantly. We need time to rest before God and remember that He is the One who sustains us. Sometimes the most spiritual thing we can do is to stop, be still, and put our trust in Him.
The feasts also reminded Israel of God’s salvation and provision. Passover reminded them that God delivered them from slavery in Egypt. For Christians, this points us to Jesus Christ, our Passover Lamb, who gave Himself to save us from sin. We should never forget that our relationship with God begins not with what we have done for Him, but with what He has done for us through His grace.
The Feast of Firstfruits teaches us to give God the first and best of what we have received. Everything we possess ultimately comes from God. Therefore, our time, abilities, resources, and even our future belong to Him. We are called to put God first, trusting that He is faithful to provide for our needs.
The Day of Atonement is also a powerful reminder of the seriousness of sin and our need for forgiveness. We cannot cleanse our own hearts by our own efforts. Yet through Jesus Christ, we can come before God with confidence, knowing that His sacrifice is sufficient for us. When we fail, we do not need to run away from God; we can return to Him in repentance and receive His mercy.
Finally, the Feast of Tabernacles reminded the Israelites that their earthly homes were temporary and that God had faithfully led them through the wilderness. This is also true for us. We may face uncertain days and difficult journeys, but we are not walking alone. Our true security is not found in earthly possessions or circumstances, but in the presence of God, who remains faithful.
Leviticus 23 teaches us to remember, rest, give thanks, repent, and rejoice. In every season of life, God calls us back to Himself. When our hearts become restless and confused, we can pause and remember: God has saved us, God provides for us, God forgives us, and God will continue to lead us.
We pray:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for Your Word and for the lessons we learn from Leviticus chapter 23. Thank You for giving Your people special times to stop and remember Your goodness, faithfulness, and salvation.
Lord, in our busy and troubled lives, help us to learn to be still before You. When our hearts are restless and our thoughts are confused, bring us back to Your presence. Teach us not to depend only on our own strength, but to rest and trust in You.
Thank You for Your salvation and for sending Jesus Christ to die for us. Thank You that through Him, we can receive forgiveness and come near to You. Search our hearts, Lord. Show us anything that needs to be surrendered to You, and give us humble hearts that are willing to repent and obey.
Help us to put You first in our lives. Everything we have comes from Your hand. Teach us to use our time, abilities, and resources to honour You. When we face an uncertain future, remind us that we are only passing through this world and that You are with us on every step of the journey.
Lord, please strengthen every believer whose heart is tired, anxious, or troubled. Bring peace to our minds, order to our confused thoughts, and comfort to our souls. Help us to remember Your faithfulness in the past and trust You for the future.
May our lives become a continual offering of thanksgiving and worship to You.
In the name of Jesus Christ we pray,
Amen.
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