2026年11月2日｜星期一
今日经文
【那鸿书 3:8】
“你岂比挪亚们强呢？挪亚们坐落在众河之间，周围有水，海（‘海’指‘尼罗河’）作他的濠沟，又作他的城墙。”
【诗篇 20:7】
“有人靠车，有人靠马，但我们要提到耶和华我们神的名。”
灵修：最坚固的保障，也可能成为虚假的安全感
挪亚们（No-Amon）是古埃及著名的底比斯城（Thebes），位于尼罗河流域，是当时重要的政治与宗教中心。
这座城市拥有得天独厚的地理优势。尼罗河及周围的水道形成天然屏障，使它看起来易守难攻。
然而，即使拥有如此优越的防御条件，挪亚们仍然在公元前七世纪遭到亚述军队攻陷。
如今，神透过先知那鸿向尼尼微提出一个尖锐的问题：
“你岂比挪亚们强呢？”
这句话特别具有讽刺意味，因为曾经攻陷挪亚们的，正是亚述帝国，而尼尼微就是亚述的首都。
昔日的征服者，如今也要面对被征服的命运。
这段经文带给我们三个重要提醒。
一、过去的成功，不保证未来的安全
亚述曾经拥有强大的军队，甚至攻陷了看似坚不可摧的挪亚们。
但他们没有想到，自己有一天也会面临同样的结局。
我们也可能因为过去的成功、经验和成就，而渐渐产生一种错觉：只要沿用过去的方法，就能继续掌控未来。
然而，过去的得胜不能代替今天对神的倚靠。
二、天然的优势，不等于永远的保障
挪亚们拥有河流作为天然城墙，尼尼微则拥有强大的军事防御。
两座城市都以为自己的优势足以保护自己，却最终无法逃避毁灭。
今天，我们可能依靠财富、健康、事业、房产或人际关系来获得安全感。
这些都是可以珍惜的资源，却不是永远不变的保障。
神并没有禁止我们做好准备，而是提醒我们，不要让外在的保障取代对祂的信靠。
三、最大的危险，是忘记自己也可能跌倒
尼尼微曾经见证挪亚们的失败，却没有从历史中学习谦卑。
他们知道别人的城墙可以倒塌，却没有意识到自己的城墙同样可能倒塌。
这也是我们需要警醒的地方。
我们容易看见别人的软弱，却忽略自己的骄傲；容易从别人的失败中获得优越感，却忘记自己同样需要神的恩典。
真正的智慧，不只是看见别人为什么跌倒，更是愿意从中反省自己的生命。
今日默想
* 我生命中有哪些东西，已经不知不觉成为我最大的安全感？
* 我是否因为过去的成功，而减少了对神的倚靠？
* 当我看见别人的失败时，是批评论断，还是谦卑反省？
今日祷告
亲爱的天父，
感谢祢透过挪亚们和尼尼微的历史，提醒我世上一切看似坚固的保障，都可能有动摇的一天。
求祢帮助我，不因拥有资源而骄傲，不因过去的成功而自满，也不把自己的能力当作最终的依靠。
赐给我一颗谦卑警醒的心，让我从历史中学习智慧，从别人的经历中反省自己。
帮助我善用祢所赐的一切，却不让这些恩典取代赐恩典的主。
无论环境如何改变，愿我的信心始终建立在祢永不改变的信实之上。
奉主耶稣基督的名祷告，阿们。
今日属灵提醒
“挪亚们有河流作城墙，尼尼微有军队作保障，但真正的安全，不在于我们拥有什么，而在于我们倚靠谁。”
人最大的危险，不一定是缺乏保障，而是拥有太多保障之后，渐渐忘记了神。
True Security — Not in Circumstances, but in God
November 2, 2026 | Monday
Scripture for Today
Nahum 3:8
“Are you better than Thebes, situated on the Nile, with water around her? The river was her defense, the waters her wall.”
Psalm 20:7
“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.”
Devotion: Even the Strongest Defenses Can Create a False Sense of Security
No-Amon, also known as Thebes, was a famous city in ancient Egypt. Located along the Nile River, it was once an important political and religious center.
The city enjoyed exceptional geographical advantages. The Nile and its surrounding waterways formed natural barriers, making it appear extremely difficult to conquer.
Yet despite these strong defenses, Thebes was conquered by the Assyrian army in the seventh century BC.
Now, through the prophet Nahum, God asked Nineveh a piercing question:
“Are you better than Thebes?”
There is a striking irony in this question. The very empire that had conquered Thebes was Assyria, whose capital was Nineveh.
The conqueror of yesterday would eventually become the conquered.
This passage offers us three important spiritual lessons.
1. Past Success Does Not Guarantee Future Security
Assyria once possessed a powerful army and had successfully conquered the seemingly invincible city of Thebes.
Yet the Assyrians never imagined that one day they would face a similar fate.
Likewise, we may become so confident in our past achievements, experience, and abilities that we begin to believe we can control the future.
But yesterday’s victories cannot replace today’s dependence on God.
2. Natural Advantages Do Not Provide Eternal Security
Thebes had rivers as its natural walls, while Nineveh relied on its powerful military defenses.
Both cities trusted in their strength, yet neither could ultimately escape destruction.
Today, we may find security in our wealth, health, careers, properties, or relationships.
These are valuable blessings to appreciate, but none can provide permanent security.
God does not forbid us from making wise preparations. Rather, He reminds us never to allow our earthly safeguards to replace our trust in Him.
3. The Greatest Danger Is Forgetting That We Too Can Fall
Nineveh had witnessed the downfall of Thebes, yet failed to learn humility from history.
The Assyrians knew that another city’s walls could collapse, but failed to recognize that their own walls could fall as well.
This is also a warning for us.
We often notice the weaknesses of others while overlooking our own pride. We may feel superior when others fail, forgetting that we ourselves are equally dependent on God’s grace.
True wisdom is not merely understanding why others have fallen, but being willing to examine our own lives and learn from their experiences.
Today’s Reflection
* What things in my life have gradually become my greatest sources of security?
* Have my past successes caused me to depend less on God?
* When I witness the failures of others, do I respond with criticism and judgment, or with humility and self-reflection?
Today’s Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for reminding me through the history of Thebes and Nineveh that even the strongest earthly defenses can one day be shaken.
Help me not to become proud because of the resources I possess, complacent because of past successes, or overly confident in my own abilities.
Give me a humble and watchful heart, so that I may learn wisdom from history and examine my own life through the experiences of others.
Teach me to make good use of everything You have graciously given me, without allowing these blessings to take the place of the One who gives them.
No matter how circumstances change, may my faith always remain firmly rooted in Your unchanging faithfulness.
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.
Today’s Spiritual Reminder
“Thebes had rivers as its walls, and Nineveh had armies as its defense. But true security is not found in what we possess, but in whom we trust.”
Our greatest danger may not be the lack of protection, but having so much security that we gradually forget our need for God.
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