Mercy On The Wilderness Road 旷野之路上的怜悯 Matthew 4:1–11 (NIV) 马太福音 4:1–11（新译本）
Sermon Title: Mercy On The Wilderness Road
讲道题目：旷野之路上的怜悯
Scripture Passage: Matthew 4:1–11 (NIV)
经文：马太福音 4:1–11（新译本）
Sermon By Rev Ronnie Chiu
讲员：赵荣昭牧师
Introduction
引言
As we enter the Lenten season and reflect on Christ’s journey toward the cross, we are invited to consider the meaning of the wilderness in our own spiritual lives.
当我们进入大斋期，思想基督走向十字架的道路时，我们被邀请去思考“旷野”在我们属灵生命中的意义。
In Matthew 4:1, we read, “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.”
在《马太福音》4:1 中，我们读到：“当时，耶稣被圣灵引到旷野，受魔鬼的试探。”
This verse immediately tells us something important: the wilderness was not accidental. It was intentional. The Spirit led Jesus there.
这节经文立刻告诉我们一个重要的信息：旷野不是偶然的，而是有目的的，是圣灵引导耶稣进入的。
The wilderness, therefore, is not merely a barren desert place. It represents a season in our spiritual journey when God brings us into deeper dependence on Him.
因此，旷野不仅仅是一个荒凉的地方，它象征着我们属灵旅程中的一个阶段，在那里神带领我们更深地依靠祂。
It may be a time of dryness, confusion, disappointment, or testing. Yet it is also a sacred space where God shapes, refines, and transforms us.
这可能是一个干旱、困惑、失望或受试炼的时期，但它也是神塑造、炼净并改变我们的神圣空间。
Rev Ronnie Chiu shared from his personal experience serving in the slums of Smoky Mountain in Manila.
赵荣昭牧师分享了他在马尼拉 Smoky Mountain 贫民区服事的个人经历。
Confronted with overwhelming poverty, he questioned the value of preaching the gospel when physical needs were so great.
面对极度贫困的景象，他曾质疑在物质需要如此迫切的情况下，传福音是否还有意义。
In that moment of despair — his own wilderness — God impressed upon his heart that only God can truly transform lives.
在那绝望的时刻——他自己的旷野——神在他心中提醒他，唯有神才能真正改变生命。
The wilderness shifted his confidence from his own ability to God’s power and mercy.
旷野使他的信心从依靠自己的能力，转向依靠神的大能与怜悯。
1. The Wilderness Is God’s Intentional Work
一、旷野是神有计划的工作
Scripture clearly states that Jesus was “led by the Spirit” (Matthew 4:1).
圣经清楚指出耶稣是“被圣灵引导”的（马太福音 4:1）。
This reminds us that wilderness seasons are not random events. They are part of God’s sovereign purpose.
这提醒我们，旷野的季节不是偶然发生，而是神主权计划的一部分。
Often, when we feel spiritually dry or distant from God, we ask, “Where is God?”
当我们感到属灵枯干或远离神时，我们常常问：“神在哪里？”
Yet perhaps the better question is, “What is God teaching me?”
然而，更好的问题可能是：“神要教导我什么？”
Wilderness seasons strip away distractions. They reveal our weaknesses and bring hidden struggles into the light.
旷野的季节除去我们的干扰，显明我们的软弱，并将隐藏的挣扎带到光中。
They expose what we truly depend on.
它揭示我们真正依靠的是什么。
God does not waste our wilderness experiences. Just as He prepared Jesus for His public ministry, He uses these seasons to prepare us for greater spiritual maturity.
神不会浪费我们的旷野经历。正如祂预备耶稣开始公开事工，祂也借着这些季节预备我们进入更成熟的属灵生命。
2. Temptation Comes in Our Weakest Moments
二、试探常在我们最软弱的时候临到
After fasting forty days and forty nights, “He was hungry” (Matthew 4:2).
耶稣禁食四十昼夜后，“后来就饿了”（马太福音 4:2）。
At His most physically vulnerable moment, the tempter came.
就在祂身体最软弱的时候，试探者来了。
Temptation often strikes not when we are strong, but when we are tired, discouraged, lonely, or emotionally drained.
试探往往不是在我们刚强时出现，而是在我们疲倦、灰心、孤单或情绪低落时临到。
In this passage, Jesus faces three major temptations that reflect common struggles in every believer’s life.
在这段经文中，耶稣面对三大试探，这些也反映了每个信徒常见的挣扎。
The First Temptation: Physical Needs and Desires
第一种试探：肉体的需要与欲望
The devil said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread” (Matthew 4:3).
魔鬼说：“你若是神的儿子，可以吩咐这些石头变成食物”（马太福音 4:3）。
This temptation focused on physical need and desire.
这试探针对的是肉体的需要与欲望。
Yet Jesus replied, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God’” (Matthew 4:4).
然而耶稣回答说：“经上记着说：‘人活着，不是单靠食物，乃是靠神口里所出的一切话。’”（马太福音 4:4）。
While physical needs are real, they must never override obedience to God.
肉体的需要是真实的，但绝不能凌驾于对神的顺服之上。
True life is sustained not merely by provision, but by God’s Word.
真正的生命不仅靠物质供应维持，更是靠神的话语维系。
The Second Temptation: Pride and Entitlement
第二种试探：骄傲与自我中心
The devil urged Jesus to throw Himself down from the temple, suggesting that angels would protect Him (Matthew 4:5–6).
魔鬼怂恿耶稣从殿顶跳下去，并暗示天使会保护祂（马太福音 4:5–6）。
Jesus answered, “Do not put the Lord your God to the test” (Matthew 4:7).
耶稣回答说：“不可试探主你的神”（马太福音 4:7）。
Pride tempts us to prove ourselves and demand recognition.
骄傲诱使我们证明自己，并要求他人认可。
Yet faith does not test God; it trusts Him.
然而，信心不是试探神，而是信靠神。
Trust replaces entitlement.
信靠取代了自我中心。
The Third Temptation: Power and Success
第三种试探：权力与成功
The devil showed Jesus all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor (Matthew 4:8–9).
魔鬼把世上的万国与荣华都指给耶稣看（马太福音 4:8–9）。
Jesus responded, “Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only” (Matthew 4:10).
耶稣回应说：“当拜主你的神，单要事奉祂”（马太福音 4:10）。
The world measures success by status, wealth, and influence.
世界以地位、财富和影响力来衡量成功。
But true success is measured by obedience to God’s will.
但真正的成功是以顺服神的旨意来衡量。
The safest place to be is in obedience to Him.
最安全的地方，就是顺服祂。
3. God’s Mercy Revealed in the Wilderness
三、旷野中显明神的怜悯
Jesus understands our struggles because He experienced temptation Himself (Hebrews 4:15).
耶稣明白我们的挣扎，因为祂也曾亲身经历试探（希伯来书 4:15）。
God’s mercy is seen in that we are not alone in our testing.
神的怜悯显明在我们受试探时并不孤单。
He assures us that there is always a way out of temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13).
祂保证我们，总会为我们预备逃避试探的出路（哥林多前书 10:13）。
After the temptations ended, “the devil left him, and angels came and attended him” (Matthew 4:11).
试探结束后，“魔鬼离了耶稣，有天使来伺候祂”（马太福音 4:11）。
God sustains those who endure faithfully.
神必扶持那些忠心忍耐的人。
Conclusion
结论
The wilderness road is a necessary part of the Christian journey.
旷野之路是基督徒旅程中不可缺少的一部分。
It reveals our misplaced desires, exposes our pride, and challenges our pursuit of worldly success.
它显明我们错置的欲望，揭露我们的骄傲，并挑战我们对世俗成功的追求。
Yet through it all, God’s mercy sustains us.
然而，在这一切当中，神的怜悯扶持着我们。
Jesus shows us how to overcome: by standing firm on Scripture, trusting in God’s faithful love, and worshiping God alone.
耶稣向我们展示如何得胜：坚定站立在圣经话语上，信靠神信实的爱，并单单敬拜神。
The wilderness does not weaken true faith — it strengthens it.
旷野不会削弱真正的信心，反而使信心更坚固。
When we walk through our own seasons of dryness or testing, we can take courage.
当我们经历自己的干旱或试炼季节时，我们可以得着勇气。
The Spirit may have led us there, and God is at work.
也许是圣灵带领我们进入那里，而神正在其中工作。
Take-Home Message
信息总结
On the wilderness road, God’s mercy teaches us to overcome temptation through obedience to His Word, trust in His love, and faithful surrender to His will.
在旷野的道路上，神的怜悯教导我们借着顺服祂的话语、信靠祂的爱，并忠心顺服祂的旨意来胜过试探。
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