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2026年7月20日
神的榮耀住在祂子民中間
主題：神的同在，是神子民最大的福氣。
出埃及記第40章是整卷《出埃及記》的高潮。神吩咐摩西完成會幕的搭建，並按著神所指示的一切去設立各樣器具、膏立祭司。當一切都完成後，神的榮耀充滿了會幕，雲彩停留在其上，帶領以色列人前行或安營。
「於是雲彩遮蓋會幕，耶和華的榮光就充滿了帳幕。」（出埃及記40:34）
這一章讓我們看見神救贖百姓的最終目的，不只是把他們從埃及拯救出來，而是要住在他們中間，與他們同行。
一、順服帶來神的同在
在第40章中，「照耶和華所吩咐的」這句話一再出現（40:16、19、21、23、25、27、29、32）。
摩西沒有按自己的意思增添或刪減，而是完全遵照神的吩咐去完成每一件事。
今天，我們也容易用自己的方法事奉神，但真正蒙神喜悅的是順服祂的話語。順服不是限制，而是讓我們更深經歷神同在的途徑。
反思：
- 我是否願意按神的心意，而不是自己的喜好來生活？
- 我是否在小事上也忠心順服神？
二、神的榮耀充滿祂所預備的地方
會幕不是因為材料昂貴而充滿榮耀，而是因為神親自降臨。
今天，新約告訴我們：
「豈不知你們是神的殿，神的靈住在你們裡頭嗎？」（哥林多前書3:16）
信徒的生命就是神今日的居所。
因此，我們更應追求：
- 聖潔的生活
- 真誠的敬拜
- 愛人的心
- 被聖靈充滿
讓神的榮耀在我們生命中彰顯。
三、神親自帶領祂的百姓
白天有雲柱，晚上有火柱。
「雲彩幾時從帳幕收上去，以色列人就起程前往；雲彩若不收上去，他們就不起程。」（出埃及記40:36-37）
以色列人不是按照自己的時間表，而是按照神的帶領。
今天，我們也常想掌握人生，但神提醒我們：
有時要前進，
有時要等待；
有時要工作，
有時要安靜。
真正的信心，不只是勇敢往前走，更是在神說「停」的時候仍然信靠祂。
四、《出埃及記》的終點，也是信仰的新起點
《出埃及記》開始於：
- 神的百姓作奴隸
- 哀哭呼求神
結束於：
- 神住在百姓中間
- 神的榮耀充滿會幕
- 神親自帶領祂的子民
這預表了整本聖經救恩的核心。
從會幕到聖殿，再到耶穌基督「道成了肉身，住在我們中間」（約翰福音1:14），最後在《啟示錄》21:3，神永遠與祂的子民同住。
因此，神拯救我們，不只是要解決人生的困難，更是要恢復與祂親密的關係，讓我們一生在祂的同在中生活。
今日的屬靈提醒
- 神喜悅一顆順服的心。
- 神最大的祝福不是財富，而是祂的同在。
- 神會按祂最好的時間帶領我們。
- 每位信徒都是聖靈居住的殿，應當活出榮耀神的生命。
- 神救恩的終極目標，是與祂的子民永遠同住。
禱告
親愛的天父，
感謝祢藉著《出埃及記》第40章向我們顯明祢的心意。祢拯救以色列人，不只是帶領他們離開埃及，更是要住在他們中間，成為他們的神。今天，祢也藉著耶穌基督和聖靈住在每一位相信祢的人裡面，我們為這份恩典獻上感恩。
主啊，求祢賜給我們一顆順服的心，像摩西一樣，願意照著祢的旨意而行，不憑自己的聰明和喜好。幫助我們在生活中的大小事情上，都願意尋求祢的引導，忠心遵行祢的話語。
求祢潔淨我們的心，使我們成為合祢心意的居所。若我們生命中仍有罪惡、驕傲、自私或不信，求祢藉著聖靈光照並更新我們，使我們每天更像基督，讓人從我們身上看見祢的榮耀。
父神，也求祢教導我們學習跟隨祢的帶領。當祢呼召我們前行時，賜我們勇氣和信心；當祢要我們等候時，賜我們忍耐和安息。願我們不憑自己的計劃，而是時刻敏銳祢的聲音，願意跟隨祢的腳步。
最後，我們盼望那榮耀的日子，就是祢永遠與祢的子民同住，再沒有眼淚、痛苦和死亡。求祢幫助我們在今生忠心跟隨祢，直到見祢面的那一天。
我們如此禱告，是奉主耶穌基督得勝的聖名祈求。
阿們。
July 20, 2026
God’s glory dwells among His people
Theme: God’s presence is the greatest blessing for God’s people.
Exodus chapter 40 is the climax of the entire Book of Exodus. God instructed Moses to complete the construction of the tabernacle and to set up all kinds of utensils and anoint priests according to all that God had instructed. When everything was finished, God’s glory filled the tabernacle, and clouds lingered over it, leading the Israelites forward or setting up camp.
“Then the cloud covered the tabernacle, and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.” (Exodus 40:34).
This chapter shows us that God’s ultimate purpose in redemptioning the people is not merely to rescue them from Egypt, but to dwell among them and walk with them.
1. Obedience brings God’s presence
In chapter 40, the phrase “according to the LORD’s commands” appears repeatedly (40:16, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 32).
Moses did not add or remove according to his own will, but fully followed God’s instructions to complete every task.
Today, it is easy for us to serve God in our own ways, but what truly pleases God is obedience to His word. Obedience is not a limitation, but a path for us to experience God’s presence more deeply.
Reflection:
- Am I willing to live according to God’s will, rather than my own preferences?
- Am I faithful and obedient to God even in small things?
2. God’s glory fills the places He has prepared
The tabernacle is not glorious because the materials are expensive, but because God himself has descended.
Today, the New Testament tells us:
“Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells within you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16).
The life of a believer is God’s dwelling place today.
Therefore, we should pursue even more of:
- A holy life
- Sincere worship
- The heart of a lover
- Be filled with the Holy Spirit
Let God’s glory be revealed in our lives.
3. God Himself leads His people
During the day, there are pillars of cloud; at night, pillars of fire.
“When the clouds were taken up from the tent, the Israelites set out to go; If the clouds aren’t gathered up, they won’t be able to proceed.” (Exodus 40:36-37).
The Israelites did not follow their own schedule, but according to God’s guidance.
Today, we often want to take control of our lives, but God reminds us:
Sometimes you have to move forward,
sometimes you have to wait;
Sometimes you need to work,
sometimes you need quiet.
True faith is not just about bravely moving forward, but also trusting Him even when He says ‘stop.’
4. The End of Exodus and a New Beginning of Faith
Exodus begins with:
- God’s people became slaves
- He wept bitterly and called out to the gods
Ends at:
- God dwells among the people
- God’s glory fills the tabernacle of the meeting
- God Himself leads His people
This foreshadows the core of salvation throughout the entire Bible.
From the Tabernacle to the temple, to Jesus Christ “becoming flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14), and finally in Revelation 21:3, God dwells with His people forever.
Therefore, God saves us not only to solve life’s difficulties but also to restore our intimate relationship with Him, so that we may live in His presence for life.
Today’s spiritual reminder
- God delights in a heart that is obedient.
- God’s greatest blessing is not wealth, but His presence.
- God will lead us at His best time.
- Every believer is the temple where the Holy Spirit dwells and should live a life that glorifies God.
- The ultimate goal of God’s salvation is to dwell with His people forever.
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for revealing Your heart to us through Exodus chapter 40. You saved the Israelites not only by leading them out of Egypt, but also by dwelling among them and becoming their God. Today, You also dwell in every person who believes in You through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, and we offer thanks for this grace.
Lord, please grant us a heart of obedience, like Moses, willing to do Your will, not relying on our own cleverness or preference. Help us to be willing to seek Your guidance in all matters of life, big and small, and faithfully follow Your word.
Please purify our hearts so that we may become dwellings after Your will. If sin, pride, selfishness, or unbelief still exist in our lives, please illuminate and renew us through the Holy Spirit, so that we may become more like Christ every day and let others see Your glory in us.
Father God, please also teach us to learn to follow Your guidance. When You call us forward, grant us courage and faith; When You want us to wait, grant us patience and rest. May we not rely on our own plans, but always be sensitive to Your voice, willing to follow Your footsteps.
Finally, we look forward to that glorious day—when You will dwell with Your people forever, without tears, pain, or death. Please help us faithfully follow You in this life until the day we meet You face to face.
We pray this way in the victorious holy name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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