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經文：「這樣，亞伯拉罕既恆久忍耐，就得了所應許的。」（來6:15） 亞伯拉罕所受的試驗非常漫長，但是他所得的賞賜也非常豐厚。神用耽延應許的方法試驗他；撒但用誘惑試驗他；世人用嫉妒、懷疑、反對來試驗他，撒拉用多變的性情試驗他，但是，他卻恆久忍耐。 他並不質問神的誠實，也不限制神的權力；他不懷疑神的信實，也不傷憂神的慈心。他唯有順服神的權柄，絕對信任神的智慧。雖然耽延日久，他卻並不作聲，只安安心心地等待神的時間。這樣，他既恆久忍耐，就得了所應許的。 凡是神所應許，都是不能不成就的。所以，忍耐等候的人，是不會失望的；憑信心的盼望，終究必要實現。 親愛的讀者，亞伯拉罕的屬天品格，真令急躁的人感到羞愧，令出怨言人受到譴責，令忍耐的人得到稱讚，安心順服的獲得鼓勵。但願我們記得，亞伯拉罕曾受過試驗，曾恆久等候，既得了神所應許，就心滿意足。我們都當效法他的榜樣，這樣，我們將會享受同樣的祝福。--選 新譯｜荒漠甘泉讀書會
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Scripture: "And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise" (Heb. 6:15). Abraham was long tried, but he was richly rewarded. The Lord tried him by delaying to fulfill His promise. Satan tried him by temptation; men tried him by jealousy, distrust, and opposition; Sarah tried him by her peevishness. But he patiently endured. He did not question God's veracity, nor limit His power, nor doubt His faithfulness, nor grieve His love; but he bowed to Divine Sovereignty, submitted to Infinite Wisdom, and was silent under delays, waiting the Lord's time. And so, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise. God's promises cannot fail of their accomplishment. Patient waiters cannot be disappointed. Believing expectation shall be realized. Beloved, Abraham's conduct condemns a hasty spirit, reproves a murmuring one, commends a patient one, and encourages quiet submission to God's will and way. Remember, Abraham was tried; he patiently waited; he received the promise, and was satisfied. Imitate his example, and you will share the same blessing.--Selected ｜ Mrs. Charles Cowman
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