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2026年6月29日
準備與聖潔的上帝相見
出埃及記19章標誌著以色列歷史上最重要的時刻之一。神在埃及拯救以色列人脫離奴役後，帶他們到 西奈山，與他們立約。在頒布十誡之前，上帝首先呼召祂的子民準備自己，因為他們即將遇見祂的聖潔臨在。
上帝說：
「所以，若你們真願意順服我的聲音，守我的約，你們將成為我在萬民中所珍貴的財產……你在我心中要成為祭司的國度和聖潔的國度。」（出埃及記 19：5-6）
本章揭示了幾個重要的靈性真理。
1. 上帝在命令前先救贖
上帝並未在以色列仍為埃及奴隸時賜給他們祂的律法。祂先是靠恩典拯救了他們，然後又呼召他們進入盟約關係。
同樣地，作為基督徒，我們也不是靠順服上帝而得救;我們順服，因為我們已經藉著祂的恩典得救了。順服是感恩之心的回應。
2. 上帝呼召祂的子民歸向聖潔
在見神之前，以色列人被指示要自我奉獻。這種外在的準備象徵著內在的敬畏、悔改與純潔態度。
今天，上帝仍然呼召祂的子民成為聖潔——不僅透過外在的儀式，而是透過讓聖靈改變我們的心靈。我們被邀請以謙卑、悔改和真誠敬拜的心態接近神。
3. 上帝的聖潔令人既敬畏又敬畏
西奈山被雷電、濃密的雲層、濃煙和號角聲覆蓋。山會震動，是因為主降臨了它。
這些戲劇性的徵兆提醒我們，上帝並非普通人。祂是無限的聖潔、莊嚴，值得我們最深的敬意。雖然藉著耶穌基督，我們現在有信心接觸到神的同在，但我們永遠不應該失去對祂聖潔的敬畏與敬畏。
4. 我們被呼召成為上帝的見證人
上帝宣告以色列將成為「祭司的國度和聖潔的國度」。他們被選中，不是因為他們比其他國家優越，而是為了藉著他們讓世界認識上帝。
如今，信徒同樣被呼召反映神的品格，宣揚祂的真理，並在這個迫切需要祂的世界中彰顯祂的愛。
我們祈禱：
天父，
感謝祢以祢大能的手拯救我們，並呼召我們歸屬於祢。正如祢呼召以色列人成為祢珍貴的財產，感謝祢藉著耶穌基督使我們成為祢的兒女。
主啊，幫助我們永不視您的同在為理所當然。教導我們以謙卑的心、真誠悔改，並深切敬畏祢的聖潔來接近祢。求你潔淨我們，遠離祢，使我們如祢般聖潔。
幫助我們順服祢的聲音，不是出於義務，而是出於對祢所做一切的愛與感恩。塑造我們的心，使我們能在家中、工作場所、教會和社區中反映你的品格。
願我們成為祭司的國度，指引他人走向祢的恩典、憐憫與真理。讓我們的生命榮耀祢的名，成為祢信實的見證。
當我們面臨不確定或挑戰時，請提醒我們，那位降臨西奈山的神至今仍與我們同在——大能、信實，值得我們完全信賴。
請每天讓我們更親近祢。願我們不僅尋求祢的祝福，更願祢的同在高於一切。
奉耶穌基督寶貴的名，我們禱告。
阿門。
June 29 2026
Preparing to Meet a Holy God
Exodus 19 marks one of the most significant moments in Israel’s history. After God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, He brought them to Mount Sinai, where He established His covenant with them. Before giving the Ten Commandments, God first called His people to prepare themselves because they were about to encounter His holy presence.
God said:
“Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you shall be My treasured possession among all peoples… and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.” (Exodus 19:5-6)
This chapter reveals several important spiritual truths.
1. God Redeems Before He Commands
God did not give Israel His law while they were still slaves in Egypt. He first rescued them by His grace, and then He called them into a covenant relationship.
Likewise, as Christians, we are not saved by obeying God; we obey because we have already been saved through His grace. Obedience is the response of a grateful heart.
2. God Calls His People to Holiness
Before meeting God, the Israelites were instructed to consecrate themselves. This outward preparation symbolized an inward attitude of reverence, repentance, and purity.
Today, God still calls His people to be holy—not through external rituals alone, but by allowing the Holy Spirit to transform our hearts. We are invited to approach God with humility, repentance, and sincere worship.
3. God’s Holiness Inspires Both Reverence and Awe
Mount Sinai was covered with thunder, lightning, thick clouds, smoke, and the sound of a trumpet. The mountain shook because the Lord descended upon it.
These dramatic signs remind us that God is not ordinary. He is infinitely holy, majestic, and worthy of our deepest reverence. While through Jesus Christ we now have confident access to God’s presence, we should never lose our awe and respect for His holiness.
4. We Are Called to Be God’s Witnesses
God declared that Israel would become “a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.” They were chosen not because they were better than other nations, but so that through them the world would know God.
Today, believers are likewise called to reflect God’s character, proclaim His truth, and demonstrate His love in a world that desperately needs Him.
We pray:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for delivering us with Your mighty hand and calling us to belong to You. Just as You called the Israelites to be Your treasured possession, thank You for making us Your children through Jesus Christ.
Lord, help us never to take Your presence for granted. Teach us to approach You with humble hearts, sincere repentance, and deep reverence for Your holiness. Cleanse us from anything that separates us from You, and make us holy as You are holy.
Help us to obey Your voice, not out of obligation, but out of love and gratitude for all You have done. Shape our hearts to reflect Your character in our homes, workplaces, churches, and communities.
May we live as a kingdom of priests, pointing others to Your grace, mercy, and truth. Let our lives bring glory to Your name and become a testimony of Your faithfulness.
When we face uncertainty or challenges, remind us that the same God who descended upon Mount Sinai is still with us today—powerful, faithful, and worthy of our complete trust.
Draw us closer to You each day. May we seek not only Your blessings but Your presence above all else.
In the precious name of Jesus Christ, we pray.
Amen.
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