梦游圣经66本书

日期：28/5/25

背景简介：
在士师时代，以色列人没有君王，各人任意而行，屡次在悖逆与困苦中轮回。然而，即使百姓不断跌倒，神仍满有怜悯，兴起士师拯救他们。
在这段历史中，神兴起女先知底波拉，她充满属天的智慧与勇气。
当以色列被迦南王耶宾和其将军西西拉压制时，神藉着底波拉呼召战士巴拉起来作战。
但巴拉在面对强敌时显出软弱，他对底波拉说：
“你若同我去，我就去；你若不同我去，我就不去。”（士4:8）
这一声胆怯的请求，仿佛也映照着我们心中最真实的呼喊：
“主啊，我害怕，请让我确信你与我同在，否则我不敢前行。”
底波拉答应同行，但也宣告，巴拉将因此失去本应属于他的荣耀。

经文：士师记 4:8–9
【士4:8】巴拉说：“你若同我去，我就去；你若不同我去，我就不去。”
【士4:9】底波拉说：“我必与你同去，只是你在所行的路上得不着荣耀，因为耶和华要将西西拉交在一个妇人手里。”于是底波拉起来，与巴拉一同往基低斯去了。

解析：

I. 巴拉的软弱：害怕孤单前行
• 巴拉明知道神的呼召，却因惧怕敌人，选择依赖人眼可见的陪伴。
• 他的信心需要扶持，暴露了灵命的不足。
• 我们也常常如此，在生命关口低声对神说：
“我若感受不到你，我就不敢走下去。”

II. 底波拉的同行与提醒：怜悯中带着真理
• 底波拉答应与巴拉同行，这是属灵的体恤。
• 同时，她坚定指出：信心的犹豫将影响得胜后的荣耀。
• 神的计划不会因为人的软弱而停止，但人的位置与奖赏，可能因此转移给更信靠的人（后来是雅亿）。

III. 神恩典超越软弱：仍然成就得胜
• 即使巴拉信心不足，神仍使用他带领百姓胜过西西拉。
• 神不是寻找无瑕的人，而是寻找愿意在软弱中仍不放弃回应的人。
• 在每一次胆怯、犹豫的深处，神的怜悯比我们的软弱更大。

反思：
1. 当神呼召我时，我是否拖延、犹豫？
神要我们在信心中迈出脚步，即使前方道路未知。
2. 我的信心是倚靠神的声音，还是倚赖人的同行？
神要我学会直接信靠祂，而不是倚靠外在的确认。
3. 即使软弱，我是否愿意一步步走下去？
神从不因我的胆怯而厌弃我，只期待我在跌跌撞撞中，仍愿意向着祂前行。
4. 我愿成为那个在危难中被神使用的人吗？
如同雅亿，不论外表，不论身份，只单纯相信神能成就大事。

小小祷告：
主啊，
当我害怕时，
请提醒我，祢从未离开。
当我犹豫时，
请扶持我，用祢的应许坚固我的心。
即使我软弱，
我也愿凭信心迈出步伐，
走在祢为我开辟的道路上，
直到得着那属天的荣耀。
奉主耶稣基督的名，阿们。

Faith in Weakness

Date: 28/5/25

Background：
During the time of the Judges, Israel had no king; everyone did what was right in their own eyes.
They repeatedly fell into cycles of rebellion and suffering.
Yet even in their constant failure, God remained full of mercy, raising up judges to deliver them.
In this chapter of history, God raised up a prophetess, Deborah, who was filled with heavenly wisdom and courage.
When Israel was oppressed by King Jabin of Canaan and his commander Sisera, God called the warrior Barak through Deborah to rise up and fight.
However, when facing a mighty enemy, Barak showed weakness. He said to Deborah:
“If you go with me, I will go; but if you don’t go with me, I won’t go.” (Judges 4:8)
This hesitant request seems to echo the deepest cry in our hearts:
“Lord, I am afraid. Please assure me that You are with me, or I cannot move forward.”
Deborah agreed to go with him, but she also declared that because of this, the honor Barak could have received would be given to another.

Scripture：

Judges 4:8 Barak said, “If you go with me, I will go; but if you don’t go with me, I won’t go.”
Judges 4:9 “Certainly I will go with you,” said Deborah. “But because of the course you are taking, the honor will not be yours, for the LORD will deliver Sisera into the hands of a woman.” So Deborah went with Barak to Kedesh.

Reflection and Interpretation

I. Barak’s Weakness: Fear of Walking Alone
• Barak knew God’s calling but chose to rely on visible companionship out of fear of the enemy.
• His faith needed support, revealing his spiritual immaturity.
• We, too, often whisper at the crossroads of life:
“If I can’t feel You, Lord, I don’t dare to move forward.”

II. Deborah’s Companionship and Her Truthful Reminder: Mercy Mingled with Truth
• Deborah agreed to accompany Barak, showing spiritual compassion.
• At the same time, she firmly pointed out: hesitant faith would cost him the glory of victory.
• God’s plan would not be halted by human weakness, but the position and reward could pass to someone else (later Jael).

III. God’s Grace Surpasses Human Weakness: Victory Is Still Achieved
• Even though Barak’s faith faltered, God still used him to lead Israel to victory over Sisera.
• God does not seek flawless people, but those who are willing to respond even amidst weakness.
• In every moment of fear and hesitation, God’s mercy is greater than our shortcomings.

Personal Reflections
1. When God calls me, do I delay or hesitate?
God desires that I step out in faith, even when the road ahead is unclear.
2. Is my faith rooted in God’s voice, or dependent on human companionship?
God calls me to trust Him directly, rather than relying on visible confirmations.
3. Even when weak, am I willing to take one step forward at a time?
God never despises my fear but patiently waits for me to stumble forward toward Him.
4. Am I willing to be the one God uses in times of danger?
Like Jael, regardless of outward appearance or status, simply believing that God can accomplish great things through me.

A Little Prayer

Lord,
When I am afraid,
remind me that You have never left.
When I hesitate,
uphold me and strengthen my heart with Your promises.
Even when I am weak,
I am willing to step forward by faith,
to walk on the path You have prepared for me,
until I receive the heavenly glory You have promised.
In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.