詩篇 119:81-128 Psalms 119:81-128
- 馬克牧師
- May 9
- 8 min read
Updated: May 13
各位平安，今天我們繼續來看詩篇119篇的第81節到128節。
昨天我們聊到，信主並不代表我們就不會遇到難關。有時候基督徒也會很痛苦，會受傷、會無助，這些上帝都沒有隱藏。那今天的經文呢，就是讓我們看到——人在苦難當中，是可以怎麼走下去的。
詩人說：「我好像煙燻的皮袋。」你想像一下那種掛在火爐上方，被煙燻到變黑、變皺，甚至有裂痕的皮袋——可能已經快撐不住了。但他接著說什麼？「我卻不忘記你的律例。」
他沒有說：「神啊你在哪裡？我受夠了，我不信了。」反而是說：「我還記得你的話。」就算外面風雨交加，裡面還是抓緊那個信念。
這很像什麼呢？就像有些人在人生最低潮的時候，還是每天早上會讀一點聖經，還是會禱告，哪怕只是簡單說一句：「主啊，我真的很累，但我還在這裡。」那個「還在這裡」，就已經是信心的表現。
詩人也問神：「你什麼時候才會審判那些逼迫我的人啊？」他不是聖人，他有情緒，有抱怨。但他沒有離開神，他是在苦裡面繼續對神說話，這很真實，也很感動。
然後詩人又說：「神的話安定在天，直到永遠。90你的誠實存到萬代；
你堅定了地，地就長存。91天地照你的安排存到今日；萬物都是你的僕役。96我看萬事盡都有限，惟有你的命令極其寬廣。」
詩人說：「萬事都有盡頭，唯有你的命令極其寬廣。」這也很有意思。地上的東西都有有效期限，像食物會過期，保固會到期，甚至連人際關係有時候也會變淡。但神的命令不但不會過期，還是「極其寬廣」—— 英文的版本說的是 Your commandment is exceedingly broad and extends without limits [into eternity]. 無盡頭並且直進入到永恆之中的。
所以啊，當我們真的去認識到這一位發出命令的神，祂的心意不會隨著人潮而變，祂的標準也不是誰可以修改的時候，我們心裡才會得到安定感。因為我們知道，有一位可靠的神，有一個我們可以完全信靠的根基，這就是我們信仰的核心。
接下來我們來看詩篇119篇的第98節到100節這一段。
詩人說：「你的命令常存在我心裡，使我比仇敵有智慧。我比我的師傅更通達，因為我思想你的法度。我比年老的更明白，因為我守了你的訓詞。」
這邊讓我想起一段廣告詞，「三十歲的年紀，七十歲的靈魂」。年齡不等於智慧。有一些少年老成的人，年紀輕輕，卻很明白事理。但這裡他其實不是在誇自己聰明，而是點出一個很重要的關鍵：他的智慧，通達，明白——不是靠自己的頭腦、經驗或者人生閱歷，而是因為他「把上帝的命令存在心裡」。
他不只是讀一讀、聽一聽，而是反覆思想、放在心裡，甚至照著去做。這樣的「存心」改變了他整個人的眼光和判斷力。
這讓我想到一個比喻。小時候大家都愛玩電動遊戲，那種需要破關，打怪，升級的角色扮演遊戲。大家都在努力破關，苦練。但你呢，有一份設計者給的秘笈，把整個遊戲的關卡，寶物，還有隱藏關卡都展現你看。你不只知道怎麼破關，還知道每個關卡背後的設計邏輯。這時候你就不只是會玩，而是懂得整個遊戲的本質。
詩人說他比仇敵聰明，比老師還通透，比年長的人還明白——不是因為他比別人讀更多書，而是因為他「思想上帝的法度」。這樣的智慧，是屬靈的洞察力，是從神而來的一種深度眼光。
我們之前也提過「認知提升」這個觀念（understanding）。你看事情，是只看表面？還是能看到背後的動機？看到根源？有時候我們之所以迷惘，是因為我們只看到了事件的表面，沒有看見上帝背後的計畫。
聖經的記載也是如此，當你讀舊約，你可能會疑惑為什麼以色列要被上帝滅亡，以色列人要流亡世界兩千五百年，而他們竟然還真的能夠復國，耶穌來為什麼要死，為什麼要生在羅馬帝國時代，不是更早… 當你明白這一切歷史時空背景和文化的脈絡，你會發現原來這一切都有原因，沒有巧合，而是上帝精心編排的一切劇情和計畫，你就會發出像保羅一樣的讚嘆 “33 深哉，神豐富的智慧和知識！他的判斷何其難測！他的蹤跡何其難尋！羅馬書 11:33-36 但當你開始用神的眼光去看這個世界，就好像你「讀懂了原代碼」。你知道為什麼事情會這樣發生，你開始明白什麼是真正重要的、什麼是短暫的煙霧。這也讓我想到保羅說的那句話：「屬靈的人能看透萬事。」這不是說你變成萬事通，而是你心裡開始有神的心意，你的眼睛開始對準永恆的視角。
而這種「看透」不是叫你離開世界、跑去深山當隱士。不是那種「我看破紅塵，從此隱居山林不問世事」的態度。而是你看得更清楚了之後，反而能更有愛心地回到人群中——用上帝的眼光去愛人，用上帝的話語去引導人，活在世界裡，卻不被世界困住。從詩篇119篇的第113節開始，這裡有一個很關鍵的概念，就是：上帝是主，我們是僕人。
這聽起來好像有點嚴肅對吧？但它真的非常核心。這裡的「主人」，不是那種冷漠或壓迫的老闆，而是一位值得敬畏、也充滿慈愛的主宰。
詩人說：「我因懼怕你而肉體發抖，我懼怕你的判語。」這種敬畏，不是害怕被打，而是明白：我們面對的是一位聖潔、公義、又無所不在的神——祂是天地的主宰，不是我們可以「隨意使喚」的。
我們有時候會不小心，把上帝當成一位「緊急求助專線」，有事才來找祂、禱告才說：「主啊，快來幫我！」而平常的生活，卻像是金錢、工作、目標才是我們真正敬拜的對象。
你有沒有過這種經驗？好像錢才是老大，每天追著錢跑，但遇到問題就拉著上帝說：「快點出來解決！」這就是我們把主僕關係搞錯了。
如果我們把上帝當僕人，金錢當主人，那人生真的會打結。你怎麼努力都不會快樂，怎麼追都覺得不夠，因為那個順序根本錯了。
但當我們認清楚：上帝是主人，萬物——包括金錢、時間、才能——都是僕人，那就會有完全不同的生命節奏。你不再用壓力過日子，而是用信靠和順服去面對每一天。
後面幾節，詩人一再提到這個「僕人」的身份。他說：
「求你為僕人作保」（122節）
「求你照你的慈愛待僕人」（124節）
「我是你的僕人，求你賜我悟性」（125節）
你看，他不是擺出一副命令的態度，而是非常清楚自己的位置。他說：「主啊，我是你的僕人，我需要你、我依靠你，我做不到，但你能。」
這是一種非常健康、也非常真實的屬靈姿態。我們不是來「請上帝配合我們的計畫」，而是把自己放對位置——承認祂是主，然後請祂賜下智慧、保護、引導，好讓我們能活出祂要我們活出的生命。禱告的重點從來都不是讓上帝聽我們的話，而是讓我們聽上帝的話擺對了心態，會讓我們的信仰生活更穩、更深，也更自由。明天我們分享詩篇119篇最後的經文。內容真的相當豐富，願我們繼續來被上帝的話語光照。感謝各位的聆聽。
Peace to you all. Today, we continue our journey through Psalm 119, focusing on verses 81 to 128.
Yesterday, we discussed that believing in the Lord doesn't exempt us from facing difficulties. Christians, too, experience pain, wounds, and helplessness—realities that God does not hide from us. Today's passage reveals how we can navigate through suffering.
The psalmist writes, "I am like a wineskin in the smoke." Imagine a leather pouch hanging above a fire, blackened and shriveled by smoke, perhaps even cracked—barely holding together. Yet, he continues, "I do not forget your decrees."
He doesn't cry out, "God, where are you? I've had enough; I don't believe anymore." Instead, he says, "I still remember your word." Even amidst the storm, he clings to his faith.
It's akin to someone at their lowest point in life who still reads a bit of Scripture each morning, still prays—even if it's just a simple, "Lord, I'm really tired, but I'm still here." That "still here" is a profound expression of faith.
The psalmist also asks, "When will you judge those who persecute me?" He's not a saint devoid of emotion; he feels, he complains. But he doesn't abandon God; he continues to converse with Him amidst his suffering—a deeply authentic and moving response.
He further declares, "Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures. Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you. I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless."
The psalmist observes that everything on earth has an end—food spoils, warranties expire, even relationships can fade. But God's commands are not only everlasting; they are "exceedingly broad," extending without limits into eternity.
When we truly understand the nature of the One who issues these commands—whose intentions remain constant, whose standards are unalterable—we find stability. We recognize that we have a reliable God, a solid foundation upon which to build our lives.
In verses 98 to 100, the psalmist says, "Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies. I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts."
This reminds me of the saying, "Thirty years old in age, seventy in soul." Age doesn't equate to wisdom. Some young individuals possess profound understanding. Here, the psalmist isn't boasting about his intellect but highlighting a crucial point: his wisdom stems from internalizing God's commands.
He doesn't merely read or listen; he meditates, embeds them in his heart, and lives them out. This "heart storage" transforms his perspective and judgment.
It's like having a game guide from the designer, revealing all levels, treasures, and hidden paths. You're not just playing; you comprehend the game's essence.
The psalmist claims greater wisdom than enemies, teachers, and elders—not due to extensive reading but because he meditates on God's statutes. This wisdom is spiritual insight, a depth of vision granted by God.
We've discussed "understanding" before. Do we see only the surface, or do we perceive underlying motives and roots? Often, confusion arises from viewing events superficially, missing God's overarching plan.
Scripture illustrates this: Israel's exile, their miraculous restoration, Jesus' timing in the Roman era—all meticulously orchestrated by God. Recognizing this, we echo Paul's exclamation: "Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!" (Romans 11:33–36).
Viewing the world through God's lens is like deciphering the source code—you understand why events unfold as they do, discerning what's truly significant versus fleeting.
This "seeing through" isn't about withdrawing from the world but engaging it with God's love and perspective, guiding others with His word.
Starting from verse 113, a pivotal concept emerges: God is the Master; we are His servants. This isn't about a harsh boss but a reverent, loving Lord.
The psalmist says, "My flesh trembles in fear of you; I stand in awe of your laws." This reverence isn't fear of punishment but an acknowledgment of God's holiness and justice.
Sometimes, we treat God as a "help desk," approaching Him only in crises, while daily life revolves around money, work, and goals. We might chase wealth relentlessly, summoning God only when problems arise. This misalignment leads to dissatisfaction.
Recognizing God as Master and everything else—including money, time, talents—as His servants, reshapes our life's rhythm. We live not under pressure but with trust and obedience.
In subsequent verses, the psalmist repeatedly affirms his servant identity:
"Ensure your servant's well-being" (v. 122)
"Deal with your servant according to your love" (v. 124)
"I am your servant; give me discernment" (v. 125)
He doesn't command but humbly acknowledges his position, seeking God's wisdom, protection, and guidance to live as God intends.
Prayer isn't about persuading God to follow our plans but aligning ourselves to His will.
Adopting this mindset stabilizes, deepens, and liberates our faith journey.
Tomorrow, we'll explore the final verses of Psalm 119. The content is profoundly rich. May we continue to be illuminated by God's word. Thank you all for listening.
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