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Rev Xi An Poon

主題經文 「埃及人就要知道我是耶和華；我伸手攻擊埃及，將以色列人從他們中間領出來的時候，他們就要知道我是耶和華。」 ——出埃及記 7:5

昨天我們讀到出埃及記第六章，神再次堅固摩西。雖然神已經重申祂的應許，也再次呼召摩西，但摩西仍然回答神：「我是拙口笨舌的人，法老怎肯聽我呢？」（6:30）

摩西最大的掙扎，不是法老，而是自己。他一直把眼光放在自己的不足，因此不敢相信神真的能使用他。到了第七章，神沒有再與摩西討論他的口才，也沒有先改變他的能力。神只是對他說：「我使你在法老面前代替神；你的哥哥亞倫是替你說話的。凡我所吩咐你的，你都要說。」（7:1-2）

神沒有叫摩西相信自己，而是叫他相信神。接著，第七章正式展開十災。表面上，好像是摩西與法老的對抗；實際上，是兩個國度、兩個權柄的對比。摩西願意讓神作王，所以他願意順服。法老卻堅持自己作王，所以即使看見神蹟，仍然不肯降服。因此，第七章真正的問題不是：「法老會不會放人？」而是：「到底誰才是真正的王？」

今天，我們雖然活在地上，仍然每天面對家庭、工作、事奉和各種挑戰，但神呼召我們活出在地如在天的生命，就是讓神在我們生命中真正作王。

一、讓神的話成為你的依靠

「我使你在法老面前代替神；你的哥哥亞倫是替你說話的。凡我所吩咐你的，你都要說。」——出埃及記 7:1-2

摩西一直覺得自己不夠。不夠有口才，不夠有能力，也不夠有信心。但是神沒有一直回答摩西的不足。神只是告訴他：「我與你同在。」「我已經預備亞倫。」「你只要把我的話說出來。」神沒有叫摩西依靠自己的能力，而是依靠神所說的話。今天，我們也常常像摩西。

我們會想：我沒有恩賜。我沒有能力。我不知道怎樣做。我怕失敗。於是，我們一直停留在原地。可是，神沒有要求我們先變得完全，才開始跟隨祂。祂要我們先順服，然後在順服中經歷祂。在地如在天，就是每天不再被自己的不足限制，而是讓神的話成為我們最大的依靠。

二、不要讓世界取代神

「於是法老召了博士和術士來；他們是埃及行法術的，也用邪術照樣而行。」——出埃及記 7:11

法老沒有立刻拒絕神。他先尋找另一個答案。於是，他把埃及最有智慧、最有能力、最有地位的人都召來。在埃及人的眼中，這些博士、術士代表最值得信任的力量。他們也能模仿神蹟，因此法老更加相信自己。但是十二節告訴我們：「亞倫的杖吞了他們的杖。」神藉著這個神蹟宣告：世界可以模仿一些事情，卻不能勝過神的權柄。

今天，我們未必倚靠術士，但我們很容易倚靠自己的經驗、專業、金錢、人脈、制度和方法。這些都可以成為神使用的工具，卻不能成為我們生命的主。在地如在天，就是活在世界裡，卻不讓世界成為我們最大的依靠，而是相信耶和華仍然掌權。

三、讓神真正作你的王

「法老轉身進宮，也不把這事放在心上。」——出埃及記 7:23

第一災已經發生了。尼羅河變成血。全埃及都受影響。人人都知道事情發生了。可是法老卻轉身離開，不把這事放在心上。法老最大的問題，不是沒有看見神。而是不願意讓神作王。所以整章一直重複一句話：「埃及人就要知道我是耶和華。」

這也是十災真正的目的。神不是單單要懲罰埃及。神更要向埃及人顯明：真正掌管生命的不是法老；真正值得敬拜的不是尼羅河；真正掌權的是耶和華。今天，我們可能不像法老那樣拒絕神，但我們是否仍然習慣自己作決定、自己掌控、自己安排，而很少尋求神的心意？我們每天都看見神的恩典，卻未必真正讓神掌管我們的生命。在地如在天，就是每天把生命的主權交還給神，讓祂在家庭、工作、事奉和每一個決定上真正作王。

總結

出埃及記第七章讓我們看見兩種完全不同的人生。摩西雖然仍然軟弱，卻願意相信神的話，因此被神使用。法老雖然擁有世界最大的權勢，卻拒絕讓神作王，因此心越來越剛硬。真正決定一個人生命的，不是能力，不是環境，也不是地位。而是：到底誰坐在我們生命的寶座上？

今天，神仍然邀請我們活出在地如在天的生命。讓神的話成為我們的依靠；不要讓世界取代神；更重要的是，讓神真正作我們生命的王。當神在我們生命中掌權，我們就不只是活在地上，更是在地上活出天國的生命；人也會從我們的生命中認識：「耶和華是神。」

省察

1. 今天，我是否仍然因自己的不足，而沒有踏出神要我走的那一步？
2. 我遇見困難時，最先倚靠的是世界的方法，還是神的話語？
3. 在我的家庭、工作、事奉和人生裡，真正坐在寶座上的，是我自己，還是耶穌基督？

禱告

親愛的天父，感謝祢在我們軟弱的時候沒有放棄我們，反而用祢的話堅固我們，並為我們預備所需要的一切。求祢幫助我們不再被自己的不足限制，也不再讓世界取代祢在我們心中的位置。求祢天天作我們生命的王，使我們在家庭、工作、事奉和每一個決定上都願意順服祢，活出在地如在天的生命，使更多人因著我們認識祢就是耶和華。奉主耶穌基督的名禱告，阿們。

Key Scripture “And the Egyptians shall know that I am the LORD, when I stretch out My hand on Egypt and bring out the children of Israel from among them.” Exodus 7:5 (NKJV)

Yesterday, in Exodus 6, we saw God reaffirm His covenant and strengthen Moses. Yet Moses still replied, “I am of uncircumcised lips; how shall Pharaoh heed me?” (Exodus 6:30).

Moses’ greatest struggle was not Pharaoh—it was himself. He focused on his weakness instead of God’s sufficiency. As Exodus 7 begins, God does not argue with Moses about his lack of eloquence. Nor does He first change Moses’ abilities. Instead, He simply says:

“See, I have made you as God to Pharaoh, and Aaron your brother shall be your prophet. You shall speak all that I command you…” (Exodus 7:1–2)

God was not asking Moses to believe in himself. He was asking Moses to believe in Him. From this chapter onward, the ten plagues begin. On the surface, it appears to be a confrontation between Moses and Pharaoh. In reality, it is a conflict between two kingdoms and two authorities. Moses chose to let God reign over his life, so he obeyed.

Pharaoh insisted on reigning over his own life, so even after witnessing God’s power, he refused to surrender. Therefore, the central question of Exodus 7 is not, “Will Pharaoh let Israel go?” The real question is: Who is the true King? Although we live on earth, we are called to live according to the values and authority of heaven. Living “on earth as it is in heaven” means allowing God to reign in every area of our lives.

I. Let God’s Word Become Your Confidence

“You shall speak all that I command you. And Aaron your brother shall tell Pharaoh…”
Exodus 7:2

Moses constantly focused on what he lacked. He believed he was not eloquent enough, capable enough, or courageous enough. But God never centered the conversation on Moses’ weakness. Instead, God reminded him: “I am sending you.” “I have prepared Aaron.” “Simply speak what I command you.” God never asked Moses to rely on his own ability. He asked him to rely on God’s Word. Many of us are just like Moses.

We think: “I’m not gifted enough.” “I’m not ready.” “I don’t know what to say.” “What if I fail?” As a result, we remain where we are. Yet God never waits until we become perfect before calling us. He asks us to obey first, and then experience His faithfulness. Living on earth as it is in heaven means refusing to let our weaknesses define us and allowing God’s Word to become our greatest confidence.

II. Do Not Let the World Replace God

“Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers… and they also did in like manner with their enchantments.” Exodus 7:11

Pharaoh did not immediately reject God’s miracle. Instead, he searched for another explanation. He gathered Egypt’s wisest men, magicians, and sorcerers—the very people whom everyone trusted. They represented the wisdom, knowledge, and power of the world. When they imitated the miracle, Pharaoh felt justified in trusting himself.

But verse 12 tells us: “Aaron’s rod swallowed up their rods.” God was declaring something very important: The world may imitate certain things, but it can never overcome God’s authority. Today, we may not rely on magicians, but we can easily rely on our experience, education, wealth, influence, professional skills, or human strategies.

These things are useful tools, but they must never replace God. Living on earth as it is in heaven means living in this world without allowing the world’s power to become our ultimate security. Instead, we trust that the Lord alone reigns.

III. Let God Truly Reign in Your Life

“And Pharaoh turned and went into his house. Neither was his heart moved by this.”
Exodus 7:23

The first plague had already taken place. The Nile turned to blood. The entire nation was affected. Everyone witnessed God’s power. Yet Pharaoh simply turned away. He refused to take God’s work to heart. Pharaoh’s greatest problem was not that he failed to see God’s power. His greatest problem was that he refused to let God reign.

Throughout this chapter, God repeatedly says: “The Egyptians shall know that I am the LORD.” This is the true purpose of the plagues. God was not merely judging Egypt. He was revealing Himself. He wanted Egypt to know: Pharaoh is not the true ruler. The Nile is not the source of life. The idols are not worthy of worship. The LORD alone is God. Today, we may not openly reject God like Pharaoh, but do we still insist on ruling our own lives? Do we make decisions without seeking Him? Do we experience His blessings every day while keeping Him outside the throne of our hearts?

Living on earth as it is in heaven means surrendering the throne of our lives to God and allowing Him to reign over our family, work, ministry, and every decision we make.

Conclusion

Exodus 7 presents two very different lives. Moses was weak, yet he trusted God’s Word and was used by God. Pharaoh possessed great power, yet he refused to submit to God, and his heart became increasingly hardened. The greatest issue in life is not our ability, our circumstances, or our position.

The greatest issue is this: Who is sitting on the throne of our hearts? God calls us today to live on earth as it is in heaven. Let God’s Word become your confidence. Do not let the world replace God. Most importantly, let God truly reign in your life. When God reigns in us, we will not merely live on earth—we will reveal the life of heaven here on earth. Through our lives, others will come to know that the LORD is God.

Reflection

1. Am I allowing my weaknesses to keep me from obeying God’s calling?
2. When difficulties arise, do I rely first on the wisdom of the world or on God’s Word?
3. Who truly sits on the throne of my life—myself or Jesus Christ?

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for never giving up on us because of our weaknesses. Instead, You strengthen us with Your Word and faithfully provide everything we need. Help us not to be limited by our weaknesses or distracted by the world’s power. Teach us to trust You completely and to let You reign over every part of our lives—our families, our work, our ministry, and every decision we make. May we live on earth as it is in heaven, so that through our lives many will come to know that You alone are the LORD. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.