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8月20日2026年
申命記第2章
在神的帶領中前行，不要停留在過去
申命記第2章記載以色列人曠野旅程中的一個重要階段。神帶領他們繞行曠野多年，直到時候到了，才吩咐他們向應許之地前進。這提醒我們：神的帶領有祂的時間，我們需要學習等候，也需要學習在神吩咐的時候勇敢前行。
第一，有些路程是神要我們經過的，不能跳過。
以色列人曾經在曠野漂流多年。對他們而言，這段時間可能充滿疑問，但神並沒有忘記祂的應許。人生中有些等待的季節，我們可能不明白為什麼神沒有立即改變環境，但神仍然在掌管。等待不一定代表神沒有工作，有時候等待本身就是神塑造我們的一部分。
第二，神吩咐以色列人尊重其他民族的土地。
神清楚告訴他們不要任意侵佔以東人、摩押人和亞捫人的地業，因為那些地方是神所賜給他們各自的產業。這讓我們看見，神的應許並不代表我們可以不顧祂的命令。真正的信心，不只是相信神會賜給我們什麼，也包括相信神的方式和時間。
第三，到了神所定的時候，就不要再停留在過去。
神對摩西說：「你們繞行這山的日子夠了，要轉向北去。」（申命記2:3）這句話非常有力量。曾經需要停留的地方，到了神所定的時間，就需要向前走。
我們也可能有一些「曠野」：過去的失敗、失望、恐懼，甚至曾經的成功。如果一直回頭看，就可能錯過神今天要我們走的道路。因此，我們需要問自己：神現在要我學習什麼？神現在要我往哪裡走？
申命記第2章給我們的提醒是：不要因為曠野的漫長而懷疑神，也不要因為過去的經歷而拒絕今天的帶領。 神知道我們所走的道路，也知道什麼時候應該等候、什麼時候應該前進。
願我們學習以色列人的經歷，在等待中有信心，在前進時有勇氣，在得到祝福時有謙卑，始終相信神的道路高過我們自己的道路。
禱告
親愛的天父，
感謝祢藉著申命記第2章提醒我們，祢是一位掌管時間和道路的神。當我們經過人生的曠野，感到等待太久、看不見前面的方向時，求祢幫助我們不要失去信心。
主啊，求祢教導我們在等待中學習忍耐，在困難中學習信靠，在祢開路的時候又有勇氣向前走。若我們仍然停留在過去的失敗、傷害、恐懼或遺憾中，求祢幫助我們把這些交在祢手中，不再被過去捆綁。
求祢賜給我們屬靈的智慧，使我們能分辨什麼是自己的意思，什麼是祢的帶領。也求祢保守我們，不因祢的應許而變得驕傲，不因環境困難而失去盼望。
主啊，當祢說「向前走」的時候，求祢給我們信心；當祢說「等候」的時候，求祢給我們忍耐。無論是在曠野還是在應許之地，都讓我們緊緊跟隨祢。
奉主耶穌基督的名禱告，
阿們。
August 20, 2026
Deuteronomy chapter 2
Move forward under God’s guidance, and do not remain stuck in the past
Deuteronomy chapter 2 records an important stage in the Israelites’ journey into the wilderness. God led them around the wilderness for many years, and only when the time came did He command them to proceed toward the Promised Land. This reminds us that God’s guidance has His timing; we need to learn to wait and also to bravely move forward when God commands.
First, there are some journeys God wants us to pass through and cannot be skipped.
The Israelites once drifted in the wilderness for many years. For them, this period may be full of questions, but God has not forgotten His promises. There are some waiting seasons in life, and we may not understand why God did not immediately change the environment, yet He was still in control. Waiting does not necessarily mean God is not working; sometimes waiting itself is part of God’s shaping of us.
Second, God commanded the Israelites to respect the lands of other nations.
God clearly told them not to arbitrarily seize the land of the Edomites, Moabites, and Ammonites, because those lands were each given by God to them. This shows us that God’s promises do not mean we can ignore His commands. True faith is not just about believing in what God will give us, but also about the way and timing of believing in God.
Third, when the time is set by God, do not dwell on the past.
God said to Moses, “You have traveled around this mountain for long days; turn northward.” (Deuteronomy 2:3) This statement is very powerful. Where you once needed to stay, when the time God has set comes, you need to move forward.
We may also have some “wilderness”: past failures, disappointments, fears, and even past successes. If we keep looking back, we may miss the path God wants us to walk today. Therefore, we need to ask ourselves: What does God want me to learn right now? Where does God want me to go now?
Deuteronomy chapter 2 reminds us: do not doubt God because of the long wilderness, nor reject today’s leadership because of past experiences. God knows the path we are walking, and also knows when to wait and when to move forward.
May we learn from the experience of the Israelites: faith in waiting, courage in advancing, humility in receiving blessings, and always believe that God’s way is higher than our own.
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for reminding us through Deuteronomy chapter 2 that You are a God who rules over time and ways. When we pass through the wilderness of life and feel we have waited too long and cannot see the direction ahead, please help us not to lose faith.
Lord, teach us to learn patience in waiting, trust in difficulties, and have the courage to move forward when You open the way. If we remain stuck in past failures, hurts, fears, or regrets, please help us to place these in Your hands and no longer be bound by the past.
Grant us spiritual wisdom so that we can discern what is our own will and what is Your guidance. Also, please keep us from becoming proud because of Your promises, and not losing hope because of difficult circumstances.
Lord, when You say ‘move forward,’ please give us faith; When You say “wait,” please grant us patience. Whether in the wilderness or the promised land, let us closely follow You.
I pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ,
Amen。
August 19 2026
Deuteronomy Chapter 1 — Remember, Trust, and Move Forward
Deuteronomy chapter 1 begins with Moses speaking to the people of Israel as they stand on the edge of the Promised Land. Before they move forward, Moses reminds them of their journey and, especially, of a painful lesson from their past. God had already told them, “Go up and take possession of it.” The land was before them, and God had promised to give it to them. Yet when they saw the difficulties and the strength of their enemies, fear overcame their faith.
The problem was not that God had failed to provide. The problem was that the people allowed what they could see to become greater than the God they could trust. They forgot how the Lord had delivered them from Egypt, carried them through the wilderness, and provided for their needs. Moses reminded them that God had gone before them, just as a father carries his child.
This chapter teaches us an important lesson: our past experiences should remind us of God’s faithfulness, not keep us imprisoned by our past failures. Israel had made mistakes, but God was still leading a new generation forward. Sometimes we also look at the challenges before us and become troubled, confused, or discouraged. We may see only the mountains, the enemies, and the difficulties. But God calls us to remember who He is.
Faith does not mean that there are no difficulties. Faith means trusting that God is greater than the difficulties. We may not know every step of the future, but we know the One who goes before us. Therefore, instead of allowing fear to control our hearts, let us seek the Lord, obey His Word, and move forward in faith.
Deuteronomy chapter 1 reminds us: Do not let yesterday’s fear prevent today’s obedience. Remember God’s faithfulness, trust His presence, and courageously follow where He leads.
We pray:
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for Your faithfulness throughout our lives. Even when we have been afraid, confused, disobedient, or weak in faith, You have not abandoned us. Just as You led the people of Israel through the wilderness, we believe that You continue to lead us today.
Lord, forgive us when we allow fear to become greater than our faith. When we look at the difficulties before us and become discouraged, remind us that You are greater than every problem and that nothing is impossible for You. Help us to remember Your goodness and all the times You have carried us, protected us, and provided for us.
Please calm our troubled and restless hearts. Remove confusion, anxiety, and the many distracting thoughts within us. Give us a quiet spirit so that we may listen to Your voice. Teach us not to live in the failures of yesterday, but to trust You for today and tomorrow.
Give us courage to obey You and faith to move forward when You call us. Go before us, guide our steps, and keep our eyes fixed upon You. May we walk not by fear, but by faith; not according to what we see, but according to Your promises.
In every challenge, help us to remember that You are our God, our Father, and our strength. We place our lives, our families, and our future into Your loving hands.
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ we pray,
Amen.
Amen.
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