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专题信息｜第三场｜在内忧外患中同心得胜

9月26日

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经文: 出17:1-16

课题: 属灵争战, 成圣/分别为圣/基督生活体系, 顺服/跟从, 苦难与试炼,

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Regardless of the kinds of organizations or the masses we are looking at, it is often difficult to be united when faced with internal and external afflictions. We have seen that the COVID situation has begun to be more widespread in Singapore. The country is facing the pressure to prevent the spread of the virus while also maintaining the country’s economy, but the people are complaining that the government’s response has been slow and did not have good prior planning to manage the increase in number of cases. In the midst of all this, the nation's leaders are facing increased pressure. Often, this is also the state of the church. Even if the church is led by our Almighty Lord, the greater the challenges and greater the needs of people, the more the voices of grumbles in the church. Of course, this also stems from the weakness of our human nature. In a church, not everyone has enough confidence to withstand the oncoming challenges. Even if they can face them for a while, they may not be able to face them for a prolonged period. Even if they can overcome a one-time difficulty, they may not be able to overcome different types of difficulties. For example: When the church continues to gather physically for meetings during the pandemic, there will definitely be a risk of infection. Or when the church increases the number of meetings due to the pandemic, there will be more and more people to care for and shepherd, it will definitely bring about an increased burden in serving. In these challenges, we still have to take care of our individual family and work. These needs are also very real. In particular, in the last era, the rise in external afflictions is inevitable. A piece of negative news will immediately cause anxiety, but internal worry is even more unbearable. Yet in internal and external afflictions, we must remember that the Bible gives us answers in three areas. First, if God has given us a difficulty, God will definitely lead us through it. In the temptation we are experiencing, God will provide a way out so that we can endure it <1 Co 10:13>. His grace is sufficient for us, for His power is made perfect in weakness <2 Co 12:9>. Therefore, when the increased pressure comes, we should not give in to the difficulty, let alone take in negative and helpless thoughts. The Lord guides us in good times and in adversity. Second, the Bible also tells us that there is no challenge that comes without a reward later. <Ps 126:5> promises us, “Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.” God promises the eventual victory so that we can be strengthened in the tough process of the battle, and not be discouraged and give up. Finally, the Lord wants saints to go through challenges together with one heart, instead of dragging each other down in the midst of it. When the Philippian church faced external persecution, Paul persuaded them, “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved -– and that by God.” <Php 1:27-28>.  Sometimes, in internal and external afflictions, we continue to put our concern on when the problem will end. But God is more concerned about the process, in particular, how we who belong to the Lord can stand firm and strive as one for the faith of the gospel. Possibly, this pandemic will pass soon, but more importantly, in this process, how do we help, complement and mutually edify one another for the sake of the gospel? This is the most beautiful victory in the eyes of God.

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