【读圣经学英语】遵着主使者的吩咐

【读圣经学英语】遵着主使者的吩咐

马太福音-Matthew 1章24节

1:24 约瑟从睡中醒来,就遵着主使者的吩咐,把他的妻子娶过来,
And when Joseph awoke from his sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to himself his wife.

Enlightenment:

Although there was the sovereignty of God, the surrender of Mary, and the power of the Holy Spirit, there was the need of Joseph’s obedience and coordination (vv. 19-21, 24-25). What would have happened if Joseph had insisted on a divorce? He was planning this. However, he was the person selected by God for the birth of Christ. Therefore, he was not so rough and quick; rather, he was considerate and thoughtful. Because at that time Joseph was a young man, I would take this opportunity to say a word to the young people: Do not make decisions too fast or act too quickly. Be a little slow and give the Lord a chance to come in. At least, give the matter another night. During that night, the angel may come and speak to you. This happened to Joseph. While he thought on these things, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream (v. 20). Joseph obeyed the word of the angel.

亮光

虽然有神主宰的权柄、马利亚的降服、和圣灵的能力,但还需要有约瑟的服从与合作。(太一19~21,24~25。)约瑟若坚持分开,会发生什么事?他正打算这么作。然而,他是神为着基督出生所拣选的人。因此,他不是这么粗鲁急躁的,乃是顾虑周全、满有思想的。因着那时约瑟是个年轻人,我就利用这机会对年轻人说句话:不要太快决定,或太快行动。要慢一点,给主机会进来。至少再等一晚,在那个晚上,天使可能会来对你说话。这事就发生在约瑟身上。他正思念这事的时候,有主的使者向他梦中显现。(太一20。)约瑟服从了天使的话。