第二十六天
在未知中找到勇气
Day 2
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Finding Courage in the Face of Uncertainty

今日读经

  • 约书亚记 1:1-9


上帝命令约书亚征服迦南

1耶和华的仆人摩西死了以后,耶和华对摩西的助手的儿子约书亚说: 2“我的仆人摩西死了。现在你要起来,和众百姓过这约旦河,往我所要赐给以色列人的地去。 3凡你们脚掌所踏之地,我都照我所应许摩西的话赐给你们了。 4从旷野和这黎巴嫩,直到大河,就是幼发拉底河人的全地,又到大海日落的方向,都要作你们的疆土。 5你一生的日子,必无人能在你面前站立得住。我怎样与摩西同在,也必照样与你同在;我必不撇下你,也不丢弃你。 6你当刚强壮胆,因为你必使这百姓承受那地为业,就是我向他们列祖起誓要给他们的地。 7只要刚强,大大壮胆,谨守遵行我仆人摩西所吩咐你的一切律法,不可偏离左右,使你无论往哪里去, 都可以顺利。 8这律法书不可离开你的口,总要昼夜思想,好使你谨守遵行这书上所写的一切话。如此,你的道路就可以亨通,凡事顺利。 9我岂没有吩咐你吗?你当刚强壮胆,不要惧怕,也不要惊惶,因为你无论往哪里去,耶和华你的上帝必与你同在。”

灵修与祷告

“你当刚强壮胆!因为你必使这百姓承受那地为业,就是我向他们列祖起誓应许赐给他们的地。”(约书亚记1:6)

想想约书亚当时准备带以色列人进入迦南地的情景——一块被他们敌人完全占据的地。虽然神应许给他们这块地,但要实现这个应许所必经的征途却是又长又艰难,并且充满了未知数。

也许这就是为什么神要提醒约书亚:“我怎样与摩西同在,也必照样与你同在;我必不撇下你,也不丢弃你。你当刚强壮胆……” 神知道约书亚的隐忧,所以就针对约书亚心里的惧怕来鼓励他。

鼓励约书亚的神同样的也要鼓励你。他知道任何人在被迫离开个人的舒适区,并陷入自身无法控制的境况时,是多么容易被惧怕和焦虑侵袭至不能正常运作。

幸好,不管你觉得有多么的不确定,神却知道每一种情况会发生什么结果。并且神应许我们,他永远不会撇下或离弃那些靠近他的人。他的儿女从不会孤单。你并不是孤单的。你的将来都掌握在神的手中。

那么,你该如何面对未知呢?

认知你的有限、放下你的期盼,并高举神的宣告。 在接下来的四天中,我们会进一步的思考这些步骤,并探索如何能将它们运用在日常生活中。

  • 面对未知时的祷告

神啊,我知道你让万事都互相效力。但是眼前我实在承受不了周遭所发生的事情。未来看起来是那么不可预测,令我禁不住惊慌失措。求你帮助我。提醒我你的应许。让我今天充满勇气和力量,并对明天满怀盼望。在接下来的几天里,求你借着这个计划对我的心说话和鼓励我的灵。奉耶稣的名求, 阿们。

Today's Bible Reading

  • JOSHUA 1:1-9


God Commissions Joshua

1After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, 2“Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel. 3Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given to you, just as I promised to Moses. 4From the wilderness and this Lebanon as far as the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites to the Great Sea toward the going down of the sun shall be your territory. 5No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you. 6Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. 7Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. 8This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. 9Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Devotional and Prayer

“Be strong and courageous, for you are the one who will lead these people to possess all the land I swore to their ancestors I would give them.” - Joshua 1:6

Think of Joshua as he prepared to lead the Israelites into Canaan—a place overrun by their enemies. Although God promised them this land, the journey to obtain the promise was long, hard, and filled with uncertainty.

Perhaps that’s why God reminds Joshua: “Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you. Be strong and courageous…” God knew Joshua’s secret concerns, and so He spoke to the fear in Joshua’s heart.

The same God who encouraged Joshua also wants to encourage you. He understands how easily fear and anxiety can paralyze anyone forced out of their comfort zones and into circumstances beyond their control.

Thankfully, no matter how uncertain you may feel, the outcome of every situation is known to God. And God promises to never leave or forsake those who draw near to Him. His children are never alone. You are not alone. And your future is held in His hands.

So, how do you deal with uncertainty?

You acknowledge your limitations, lay down your expectations, and pick up God’s declarations. Over the next 4 days, we’ll take a closer look at these steps and discover how to incorporate them into our daily lives.

  • A Prayer for Facing Uncertainty

God, I know that You can work all things together for good. But right now, I’m overwhelmed by what’s going on around me. The future feels uncertain and I want to panic. Please help me. Remind me of Your promises. Fill me with courage and give me strength for today and hope for tomorrow. Over the next few days, use this Plan to speak to my heart and encourage my soul. In Jesus’ name, Amen.