【诗 124:8】我们得帮助，是在乎倚靠造天地之耶和华的名。【Psa119:98】Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

这是大卫的上行之诗，是大卫带领以色列民去朝圣路上的集体宣示，代表他渴望以色列民永永远远不要忘记：在整个民族历史上，多少次危难中，神的救赎之恩。This is a Song of Ascents by David. It is a collective declaration made as David led the people of Israel on their pilgrimage, expressing his longing that the Israelites would never forget how many times throughout their history God had shown them His redeeming grace in times of danger.

大卫作为以色列最杰出的领袖，打过无数的胜仗，常常以少胜多、以弱胜强、绝境反转。他深知一切得胜的源头在哪里。As one of Israel’s greatest leaders, David fought countless battles and often overcame greater forces with fewer men, defeated the strong while being weak, and saw desperate situations completely turned around. He knew very well where every victory came from.从一个小少年牧羊人，被神带领、训练，打死过强大狮子与熊……到面对巨人歌利亚时，大卫说：From being a young shepherd boy, led and trained by God, who killed powerful lions and bears… to facing the giant Goliath, David said: “你来攻击我，是靠着刀枪和铜戟；我来攻击你，是靠着万军之耶和华的名，就是你所怒骂带领以色列军队的神。”（撒上 17:45） “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.” (1 Samuel 17:45)

对于很多人来说，“神的名”只不过是一个名词，喊神的名或许只是一句口号；但大卫完全不同，他知道神的名意味着什么——神的名就是神的属性、拯救、医治、释放，以及做事的法则。For many people, “the name of God” may be little more than a phrase, and calling on God’s name may become just a slogan; but David was completely different. He knew what God’s name meant—the name of God reveals His character, His salvation, healing, deliverance, and the ways in which He works.认识神的名的人，才知道如何在艰难环境里倚靠神的名来祷告、呼求祂的帮助。Those who truly know God’s name know how to rely on His name in difficult circumstances, praying and crying out to Him for help.

面对周围无数虎视眈眈的外邦虎狼，大卫的信心从来不在于军事的强大。Surrounded by countless hostile Gentile nations watching like wolves and tigers, David never placed his confidence in military strength.他知道以色列能存活，不是因为谋士的计谋、勇士的强悍，或是自己的领导才能，而是这位造天地的耶和华将祂的名启示给了以色列民。He knew that Israel survived not because of the strategies of counsellors, the strength of warriors, or his own leadership ability, but because the Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth, had revealed His name to the people of Israel.这是最大的力量与权能，远超过一切的钱财、军事与势力……This was their greatest strength and authority, far greater than all wealth, military power, and earthly influence…

正如今天我们基督徒可以奉耶稣的名祷告祈求。耶稣的名，远超过一切执政的、掌权的，无论是今世还是来世。In the same way, as Christians today, we can pray and ask in the name of Jesus. The name of Jesus is far above every ruler and authority, whether in this age or in the age to come.因着耶稣顺服至死，且死在十字架上，神将祂升为至高，又赐给祂那超乎万名之上的名，Because Jesus humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross, God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name,叫一切在天上的、地上的和地底下的，因耶稣的名无不屈膝，无不口称耶稣基督为主，使荣耀归与父神。（腓 2:8-11）so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow—in heaven, on earth, and under the earth—and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:8–11)

祷告 | Prayer

亲爱的阿爸父：Dear Abba Father:

清早我来到祢的宝座面前。如今我因着耶稣基督的救赎，也成为了亚伯拉罕的后裔，与亚伯拉罕、大卫以及神一切的圣约有份。Early in the morning, I come before Your throne. Now, through the redemption of Jesus Christ, I have also become a descendant of Abraham and have a share with Abraham, David, and all of God’s covenant people.

以色列得帮助，在乎倚靠造天地之耶和华的名。今天，我身上也有基督的名，祢把祢的名赐给了所有属祢的儿女。Israel received help by relying on the name of the Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth. Today, the name of Christ is also upon me; You have given Your name to all Your children who belong to You.这句经文，同样深深与我有关——我得帮助，也在乎倚靠造天地之耶和华的名！ This Scripture is also deeply relevant to me—my help also comes through relying on the name of the Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth!

亲爱的天父，求祢让我更加深刻地认识祢的名，以至于我所活出的一举一动都能荣耀祢的名，尊祢的名为圣；以至于当我祷告奉祢的名祈求与争战时，大有权能，使荣耀归给祢的名。Dear Heavenly Father, please help me to know Your name more deeply, so that everything I do may glorify Your name and honour Your name as holy; and so that when I pray, ask, and engage in spiritual warfare in Your name, there may be great power, and all glory may be given to Your name.

奉耶稣的名祈求，阿们。In the name of Jesus, Amen.

（Brother Raymond）