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約書亞記第5章——重新與神立約，預備進入應許之地
約書亞記第5章是一個非常重要的轉折。以色列人已經過了約旦河，但真正進入神所應許的地，仍然需要信靠神、順服神。這一章主要有四件事情。
一、以色列人重新行割禮（1–9節）
以色列人過約旦河之後，神吩咐約書亞給新一代以色列人行割禮。
因為出埃及時那一代的人，大多已經死在曠野；新一代的人在曠野出生，沒有受割禮。
割禮是神與亞伯拉罕立約的記號，代表以色列人是屬於神、與神有立約的關係。
神甚至讓他們在進入迦南之前停下來接受割禮。從人的角度看，這時候敵人就在附近，似乎不是一個安全的時機。
但神要他們先處理一件更重要的事：
先確認自己與神的關係，然後才面對前面的爭戰。
神對約書亞說：
「我今日將埃及的羞辱從你們身上滾去了。」
所以那地方叫作「吉甲」，意思與「滾去」有關。
二、以色列人守逾越節（10–12節）
以色列人在吉甲守逾越節。
這是非常有意義的，因為逾越節提醒他們：
神曾經怎樣拯救他們脫離埃及，現在也必定帶領他們進入應許之地。
他們吃了迦南地的出產。
而且從第二天開始，嗎哪就停止了。
四十年來，神每天供應嗎哪；現在進入應許之地，供應方式改變了。
這提醒我們：
神的供應方式可以改變，但神自己永遠不改變。
有時神用我們熟悉的方式供應，有時祂會帶我們進入新的階段。
三、約書亞遇見「耶和華軍隊的元帥」（13–15節）
這是本章最特別的一段。
約書亞靠近耶利哥時，看見一個人手裡拿著拔出來的刀。
約書亞問：
「你是幫助我們呢？是幫助我們敵人呢？」
對方回答：
「不是，我來是要作耶和華軍隊的元帥。」
約書亞就俯伏下拜。
這裡有一個非常重要的功課：
約書亞不是要問：
「神啊，你站在哪一邊？」
真正重要的是：
「我自己是否站在神這一邊？」
我們很多時候禱告，希望神按照我們的計劃幫助我們。
但神有時候不是來支持「我的計劃」，而是要我們放下自己的意思，接受祂的帶領。
四、約書亞脫下鞋子
耶和華軍隊的元帥對約書亞說：
「把你腳上的鞋脫下來，因為你所站的地方是聖的。」
這讓我們想到摩西在荊棘火焰中遇見神時，也曾聽見同樣的吩咐。
這表示：
神要約書亞首先敬畏祂，而不是倚靠自己的能力。
前面就是耶利哥城，戰爭即將開始。
但是在神眼中，最重要的不是以色列人有多少兵力，而是：
他們是否敬畏神、順服神、相信神。
約書亞記第5章給我們的提醒
1. 面對困難以前，先回到神面前
以色列人進入迦南之前，神首先叫他們重新行割禮、守逾越節。
這告訴我們：
人生最大的問題，不一定是外面的敵人，而可能是我們裡面與神的關係。
2. 神的供應方式會改變，但祂仍然信實
嗎哪停止了。
這並不是神停止供應，而是神開始用另一種方式供應。
所以當我們發現事情不再像從前一樣，不一定代表神離開了我們。
有時候，是神正在帶我們進入另一個階段。
3. 不要只問「神會不會幫我」
更重要的是問：
「我有沒有順服神？」
神不是我們計劃的附屬品。
我們不是要求神跟著我們走，而是要學習跟著神走。
4. 神要我們在爭戰以前先敬拜
耶利哥城的戰爭還沒有開始，約書亞已經先俯伏敬拜。
這是一個很美的屬靈次序：
先敬拜，再爭戰；先信靠，再行動；先聽神的話，再作自己的決定。
禱告
親愛的天父，
感謝祢藉著約書亞記第五章提醒我們，當我們面對人生前面的道路和各樣的困難時，最重要的不是先看環境有多大，也不是先看自己的能力有多少，而是先回到祢面前。
主啊，求祢幫助我們常常省察自己的心，叫我們不要只忙著處理外面的問題，卻忘記了自己與祢的關係。
求祢使我們的心重新歸向祢，除去我們裡面的驕傲、懼怕、煩躁和紛亂，使我們願意安靜在祢面前。
主啊，祢曾經供應以色列人四十年的嗎哪，到了應許之地，祢又用新的方式供應他們。求祢提醒我們，即使環境改變、生活改變、祢供應我們的方法改變，祢仍然是信實不變的神。
當我們遇到困難時，求祢不要讓我們只問：「主啊，祢會不會幫助我？」
反而求祢教導我們問：
「主啊，我是否站在祢這一邊？我是否願意順服祢？」
主啊，求祢賜給我們一顆謙卑的心，像約書亞一樣俯伏在祢面前。
在我們進入人生每一場爭戰以前，讓我們先敬拜祢；在我們作每一個重要決定以前，讓我們先尋求祢；在我們感到害怕和不安的時候，讓我們記得祢仍然掌管一切。
求祢安靜我們煩躁紛亂的心，叫我們不被環境牽動，不被人的聲音攪擾，而是安靜聆聽祢的聲音。
主啊，求祢帶領我們，使我們不是走自己的道路，而是跟隨祢的道路。
我們把前面的路、家庭、工作、服事，以及一切我們所擔心的事情，都交在祢手中。
求祢賜我們信心、順服和勇氣，使我們可以靠著祢，一步一步走進祢為我們預備的道路。
奉主耶穌基督得勝的名禱告，
阿們。
September 26, 2016
Joshua Chapter 5—Renewing the Covenant with God, Preparing to Enter the Promised Land
Joshua chapter 5 is a very important turning point. The Israelites had already crossed the Jordan River, but to truly enter the land God had promised, they still needed to trust and obey God. This chapter mainly consists of four things.
1. The Israelites Undergo Circumcision Again (Verses 1–9)
After the Israelites crossed the Jordan River, God instructed Joshua to circumcise the new generation of Israelites.
For most of the people of that generation who left Egypt had already died in the wilderness; The new generation was born in the wilderness and had not been circumcised.
Circumcision is a sign of God’s covenant with Abraham, representing that the Israelites belonged to God and had a covenant relationship with Him.
God even allowed them to stop and undergo circumcision before entering Canaan. From a human perspective, at this time, the enemy was nearby, and it seemed like an unsafe time.
But God wants them to deal with something more important first:
First, confirm your relationship with God, and only then face the battle ahead.
God said to Joshua:
“Today I have rolled away the shame of Egypt from you.”
So that place is called ‘Jijia,’ meaning ‘to get lost.’
2. The Israelites Observe the Passover (verses 10–12)
The Israelites observe Passover in Gilgal.
This is very meaningful because Passover reminds them:
Just as God once saved them from Egypt, He will surely lead them into the Promised Land now.
They ate the produce of the land of Canaan.
And starting the next day, the manna stopped.
For forty years, God has supplied manna every day; Now, entering the Promised Land, the way of supply has changed.
This reminds us:
God’s way of providing can change, but God Himself never changes.
Sometimes God provides in ways we are familiar with, and sometimes He leads us into new stages.
3. Joshua Meets the ‘Commander of the Army of the Lord’ (verses 13–15)
This is the most special part of this chapter.
As Joshua approached Jericho, he saw a man holding a drawn sword.
Joshua asked:
“Are you helping us? Are you helping our enemies?”
The other party replied:
“No, I have come to be the commander of the Lord’s army.”
Joshua bowed down and bowed down.
Here’s a very important lesson:
Joshua wasn’t here to ask:
“God, which side are you on?”
What truly matters is:
“Am I on God’s side myself?”
Many times, we pray, hoping God will help us according to our plan.
But sometimes God does not come to support “my plan,” but rather to let go of our own will and accept His guidance.
4. Joshua took off his shoes
The commander of the Lord’s army said to Joshua:
“Take off your shoes, for the place where you stand is holy.”
This reminds us that when Moses met God in the flames of thorns, he also heard the same command.
This means:
God wanted Joshua to first fear Him, not rely on his own abilities.
Ahead was the city of Jericho, and the war was about to begin.
But in God’s eyes, the most important thing is not how many troops the Israelites had, but rather:
Do they fear God, obey God, and believe in Him?
Joshua chapter 5 gives us a reminder
1. Before facing difficulties, return to God
Before the Israelites entered Canaan, God first ordered them to perform circumcision again and observe the Passover.
This tells us:
The greatest problem in life is not necessarily external enemies, but perhaps our internal relationship with God.
2. God’s way of providing will change, but He remains faithful
Manna stopped.
This is not that God has stopped providing but that God has begun to provide in another way.
So when we realize things are no longer the same as before, it doesn’t necessarily mean God has left us.
Sometimes, it is God who is leading us into another stage.
3. Don’t just ask, ‘Will God help me?’
More importantly, the question is:
“Have I obeyed God?”
God is not an accessory to our plan.
We are not asking God to follow us, but learning to follow Him.
4. God wants us to worship before the battle
Before the battle in Jericho began, Joshua had already bowed down in worship.
This is a beautiful spiritual order:
Worship first, then fight; Trust first, then act; Listen to God’s word first, then make your own decision.
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You, through Joshua chapter 5, to remind us that when we face the road ahead and various difficulties in life, the most important thing is not to first look at how big the environment is or how much ability we have, but to first return to You.
Lord, please help us to constantly examine our hearts, so that we are not only busy dealing with external problems and forget our relationship with You.
Turn our hearts back to You, remove pride, fear, agitation, and confusion from us, so that we may be quiet before You.
Lord, You once supplied manna for the Israelites for forty years, and now in the Promised Land, You supply them in a new way. Please remind us that even as circumstances, lives, and methods of providing for us change, You remain the faithful and unchanging God.
When we encounter difficulties, please do not let us just ask: “Lord, will You help me?”
Instead, ask that You teach us to ask:
“Lord, am I on Your side? Am I willing to submit to You?”
Lord, please grant us a humble heart, to bow before You like Joshua.
Before we enter every battle in life, let us worship You first; Before we make every important decision, let us seek You; When we feel afraid and uneasy, let us remember that You are still in control.
Please quiet our restless and chaotic hearts, so that we are not swayed by our environment or disturbed by others’ voices, but instead quietly listen to Your voice.
Lord, please lead us so that we do not walk our own path, but follow Your path.
We entrust the way ahead, family, work, service, and everything we worry about into Your hands.
Grant us faith, obedience, and courage, so that we may rely on You and walk step by step on the path You have prepared for us.
I pray in the victorious name of the Lord Jesus Christ,
Amen.
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