诗人赞美神,不仅是因为祂大能的作为,更是因为祂深奥的心思。
The psalmist praises God not only because of His mighty works, but also because of His profound thoughts.
神所做的一切都源于祂完美的智慧。
Everything God does flows from His perfect wisdom.
祂做任何事都有祂的目的。
He never does anything without purpose.
很多时候,我们并不明白神在做什么。
Many times, we don’t understand what God is doing.
看似耽延的,其实可能是祂的预备;看似挫折的,可能会成为祂最大的祝福。
What seems like a delay may actually be His preparation. What looks like a setback may become His greatest blessing.
约瑟多年的受苦,成了神拯救许多生命的方式;十字架虽然看似失败,却成了神最大的胜利。
Joseph’s years of suffering became God’s way of saving many lives. The cross, which looked like defeat, became God’s greatest victory.
即使在我们看不见、不明白祂道路的时候,神也一直在动工。
God is always working, even when we cannot see or understand His ways.
神说:“我的意念非同你们的意念,我的道路非同你们的道路”(以赛亚书 55:8)。
God says, “My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways” (Isaiah 55:8).
我们只看到眼前的这一幕,神却看到了起头和末了。
We only see what is in front of us, but God sees the beginning and the end.
祂的智慧远大过我们的智慧,祂的计划永远是美好的。
His wisdom is far greater than ours, and His plans are always good.
所以,当我们不明白为什么会发生某些事时,与其抱怨、论断或感到沮丧,不如让我们在神面前谦卑下来,问道:“主啊,你正在教导我什么?你想通过这件事改变我什么?”
So when we don’t understand why something has happened, instead of complaining, judging, or becoming frustrated, let us humble ourselves before God and ask, “Lord, what are You teaching me? What are You trying to change in me through this?”
比起单纯改变我们的处境,神更在乎翻转我们的生命。
God is more interested in transforming us than simply changing our circumstances.
信心不是要弄懂一切,而是去信靠那一位心思远比我们高深的神。
Faith is not about understanding everything; it is about trusting the God whose thoughts are far higher and deeper than our own.
祷告Prayer
我们在天上的父,感谢你,因你的作为伟大,你的心思完美。
Heavenly Father, thank You that Your works are great and Your thoughts are perfect.
求你赦免我的抱怨、怀疑,以及依靠自己的聪明而不是信靠你。
Forgive me for complaining, doubting, and relying on my own understanding instead of trusting You.
求你打破我生命中恐惧、不信、骄傲、急躁和错误思维的每一个坚固营垒。
Break every stronghold of fear, unbelief, pride, impatience, and wrong thinking in my life.
我将我的心思、计划和理解都交托给你。
I surrender my thoughts, my plans, and my understanding to You.
求你用你的真理更新我的心意,让我越来越像耶稣。
Renew my mind by Your truth and make me more like Jesus.
求你帮助我,即使在我不理解你的道路时,依然信靠你。
Help me to trust You even when I do not understand Your ways.
教导我安息在你的智慧中,凭信心同行,并深信你正使万事互相效力。奉耶稣的名祷告,阿们。
Teach me to rest in Your wisdom, walk by faith, and believe that You are working all things together for good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
(叶牧师Pastor Jane)