💜《神的心意 God’s Best Secrets》20211213『羔羊和祂的敬拜者 The Lamb and His Worshipers』— 慕安德烈[Andrew Murray]

經文: 「又叫他們成為國民、作祭司，歸於上帝，在地上執掌王權。」— [聖經·啟示錄 5章10節]

        這些得贖的子民，現在可以加入廿四個長老的行列，一起唱新歌，我們若全心全意地參與唱羔羊之歌，我們必要明白我們是侍立施恩寶座前的祭司。既然身為祭司，我們就當滿心感謝，滿口讚美地為自己、為別人在上帝面前敬拜。若身為君王的身份，我們就當領受豐富的恩典來治理我們的生命，戰勝世界和罪惡的勢力，使被擄的得釋放，這樣一個得勝的生命，可以裝備我們將來能和耶穌基督一同在寶座上做王。(啟示錄 3章21節)

        但願弟兄姐妹們都明白，我們來到上帝面前求恩典，不僅是為了自己的需要，更是求上帝賜下足夠的智慧及能力，好讓我們可以服事別人。羔羊耶穌是如何使在幽暗之地的人得以認識恩典寶座的榮光？惟有藉著我們這批得救贖、嚐過天恩滋味的人向他們分享經歷，他們才能逐漸明白。在我們服事他人，傳揚救恩的當兒，我們領受恩典的供應，就使這恩典的寶座更顯可貴。 

        如此我們得以將羔羊之歌賦於新的意義：「祂愛我們，用自己的血使我們脫離罪惡，又使我們成為國民，作祂父上帝的祭司。」(啟示錄 1章5-6節)我們將明白我們這等受造之物，能回應天上的呼召，服事上帝，是何等有價值的事！ 

        喔！親愛的弟兄姐妹們，上帝已揀選你侍立在寶座前，也託付你傳福音的使命，祂也要供應你屬靈的能力，剛強你的信心來服事人，願你因著每天和上帝相通同在，就有說不出來的平安與喜樂，滿溢於你的心中。

—《 神 的 心 意 》
[每日靈修 12月13日]
作者：慕安德烈
編輯：榮華興

『The Lamb and His Worshipers』

Scripture: “And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.” — [Revelation 5:10]

        The four-and-twenty elders sang the new song that all those who are redeemed may now join in singing. If we take part with all our hearts in the Song of the Lamb, we shall realize that we are priests of the Throne of Grace. As priests we worship God and the Lamb, and with hearts full of adoration may approach the Throne of the Lamb for ourselves and others. As kings we receive the abundance of grace that we may reign in life, over sin and the power of the world, so that we may bring liberty to the captives. Such an overcoming life on earth will form and prepare us for sitting with Christ on His throne. (Revelation 3:21)

        Let all who read this take to heart the great thought : I come to the Throne of Grace, not only to receive the abundant grace for my own needs, but to be strengthened and fitted for taking that grace to others. How can God, how can the Lamb, make known the glory of the Throne of Grace to those who sit in darkness? By means of those who know the Throne of Grace, and will offer themselves wholly to the service of that Throne, and are willing to share their experience with others. The Throne of Grace will become more precious to us, as we understand that abundant grace will work within us in greater power, when we give our lives to make this salvation known to others.

        Then the Song of the Lamb will acquire a new meaning for us : “Unto Him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own blood, and hath made us kings and priests unto God; to Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever.” (Revelation 1:5,6) We shall realize that it is worth while living as men ready to fulfil a heavenly calling.

        O my brother, the Lamb on the Throne has chosen you to see Him upon the Throne, and to make Him and His love known to others. Grace demands this of you ; grace will strengthen you with heavenly power and joy. Let this grace for yourself and others be sufficient for your daily fellowship with the Lamb on the Throne.

— God’s Best Secrets by Andrew Murray
「 13 December 」