路加福音 第十章 10:1-24 Luke Chapter 10:1-24
- 馬克牧師
- Mar 16
- 9 min read
各位弟兄姊妹平安！
今天我們來讀《路加福音》第十章的前半段，特別是 1-24 節的內容。這兩段看似是不同的事件，但實際上它們傳遞的信息是一致的。
首先，我們看到耶穌差派了七十個門徒，這是在十二使徒之外，額外被呼召出來服侍的人。耶穌差遣他們到各城各鄉去傳福音，並且交代他們一些重要的原則：
1. 不要帶錢囊、口袋、鞋子，不要問人的安
這些吩咐與耶穌差遣十二使徒時相似（參見路加福音 9:3-5）。耶穌要他們學習完全依靠上帝的供應，而不是依賴自己的預備。他們的重點應該放在福音的事工上，而不是世俗的擔憂。少帶東西代表著更少的牽掛，更專注於使命，也提醒他們，不要讓物質的問題影響福音的傳揚。
「不要問人的安」這句話聽起來似乎不近人情，但其實是要提醒他們，不要在旅途中因為寒暄、應酬而耽誤了主要的使命。他們的時間有限，應該專注於傳揚天國的信息。
2. 住在接待你們的家中，不要搬來搬去
耶穌告訴他們，當他們到達一個地方，如果有人接待，就住在那一家，不要到處搬來搬去。這有幾個重要的原因：
這樣可以專心於福音事工，而不是花時間尋找更舒適的居所。
不讓別人覺得傳道人是「勢利眼」，只願意住在富有的人家裡。
這也避免了在當地社區引起不必要的比較與爭議。
「工人的工價是應該的」這句話也提醒門徒，當地人的供應是上帝所預備的，他們可以放心接受，因為這是他們服事的應得報酬，不需要覺得不好意思。
3. 如果有人不接待，就離開
耶穌也提醒門徒，不是所有人都會歡迎福音。如果一個地方拒絕他們，他們不需要糾結，而是可以離開，繼續向其他地方傳福音。這教導我們：
福音的門是聖靈打開的，不是我們人努力就能讓人接受的。
如果一個地方的心還未預備好，我們不需要強求，而是可以繼續向前，等待上帝的時間。
這一點對於今天的我們也很重要，當我們向親友傳福音時，可能會遇到冷漠、拒絕，甚至敵對的態度。但我們不需要灰心，因為我們的責任是忠心傳講，而不是改變人心。改變人心的工作是聖靈的工作，我們只需忠心去做該做的事。
接下來，我們看到七十個門徒滿懷喜悅地回來，向耶穌報告他們的成果。他們興奮地說：「主啊！因你的名，連鬼也服了我們！」（路加福音 10:17） 這時候，我們彷彿聽見了一場歡慶的時刻——門徒們看見自己在宣教工場上的大有果效，可能有許多人信主，甚至連邪靈也順服於他們的權柄，這讓他們感到極大的喜悅。
對於事工的初步成功，我們確實應當感恩與歡喜。然而，這時候耶穌卻說了一句非常重要的話：「我曾看見撒旦從天上墜落，像閃電一樣。」（路加福音 10:18）
這句話既是一種鼓勵，也是一種提醒：
首先，這句話強調了耶穌的權柄，勝過一切的黑暗勢力。在地上做神的工，必然會有成果，因為我們憑著耶穌的名，就能勝過仇敵，並且沒有什麼能傷害我們（路加福音 10:19）。這是值得喜悅的事，因為我們受召去與基督同工，成就神國的事工。
然而，耶穌接著說：「然而，不要因鬼服了你們就歡喜，要因你們的名記錄在天上歡喜。」（路加福音 10:20） 這提醒我們，不要只關注地上的成就，因為無論我們在地上做了多少事工，這些都不是我們最值得誇耀的。真正值得我們歡喜與盼望的，是我們的身份已經被上帝記錄在天上——我們是神國的子民，這才是我們一生追求的真正目標。
這也是一個警告，提醒所有宣教者與傳道人：
無論我們所做的事工多麼有果效，都不該讓我們產生驕傲的心態。不要以為這一切的成就出自於我們自己的能力，而忘記了真正的主權在於上帝。這正是撒旦墮落的根源——撒旦原本擁有至高的名分，曾經是天上的大天使，本應在神的榮耀中永遠敬拜祂，享受神所賜的福分。然而，他卻因為驕傲，選擇抵擋神，最終墮落，成為邪惡的代表。
今天，作為基督徒，我們在事奉上帝時，若有任何果效，絕對不能忘記將榮耀歸給上帝。我們所有的能力與機會，都是神所賜的，並非我們自己成就的。我們應當以能夠與上帝同工為榮，而不是把榮耀歸於自己。願我們時刻謹記，真正值得我們喜悅的，不是地上的成功，而是我們的名字已經被記錄在天上，成為神的兒女，這才是我們最終的盼望與榮耀。
耶穌的感謝與孩子般的信心
在這段經文中，我們看到耶穌被聖靈感動，向天父獻上感謝：
「父啊，天地的主，我感謝你，因為你將這些事向聰明通達人藏起來，向嬰孩就顯出來。」（路加福音 10:21）
這句話極為關鍵，與耶穌先前對門徒的教導相呼應——「你們若不回轉，變成小孩子的樣式，斷不得進天國。」（馬太福音 18:3）
孩子與大人的對比
孩子的特質：
天真可愛，單純相信，不會自以為是。
依靠父母，知道自己無能為力，需要幫助。
不覺得求助是羞恥的事，而是理所當然的事。
容易悔改，知道自己錯了就會馬上修正，沒有面子問題。
大人的特質：
自以為明白一切，自認學識豐富，不願承認自己的無知。
以自己的經驗與知識為標準，反而錯過了真正的真理。
害怕求助，怕丟臉、怕顯得自己無知。
耶穌的話提醒我們，上帝不是要我們變得愚昧，而是要我們謙卑，像孩子一樣保持單純的信心與學習的心態。
當我們自以為是，認為自己無所不知時，反而會錯失上帝要給我們的智慧與啟示。但當我們像孩子一樣，承認自己還有許多不足，願意謙卑學習時，上帝就樂意向我們顯明祂的真理。
願我們一生都能謙卑如孩子，單純地信靠、單純地順服、單純地依靠上帝，不自以為是，不過度計較世界的事物，而是專心在上帝的國度裡行走。
讓我們每天禱告說：「主啊，我還有許多不明白，求祢繼續充滿我。」當我們存這樣的心，願意倒空自己，上帝就樂意將更多的智慧賜給我們，帶領我們走在祂的真理中。
今天的屬靈反思
- 當我們宣教的時候，我們是否能夠盡量減少屬世的糾纏，專心於傳道的事情上？
- 當我們宣教的時候，我們盡心預備，將結果交給上帝。無論聽得人接受與否，我們都用心分享。
- 願我們回轉像孩子，總是保持著自己不足和無知的狀態，每天求神的帶領，清楚知道這一切工作我們都是倚靠神的。
這段經文不僅是對當時的門徒的教導，也是對我們今天宣教者的提醒。明天我們繼續閱讀路加福音下半段，感謝各位的聆聽！願上帝祝福你們。
Dear brothers and sisters, peace be with you!
Today, we are reading the first half of Luke 10, focusing on verses 1-24. Although these may seem like separate events, they actually convey the same central message.
The Sending of the Seventy Disciples
We first see Jesus appointing seventy disciples—in addition to the Twelve Apostles—calling them to serve and sending them out to preach the gospel in towns and villages. He gives them several important instructions:
1. Do not carry a money bag, a traveler’s bag, or sandals; do not greet anyone on the road.
These commands are similar to what Jesus told the Twelve Apostles when He first sent them out (Luke 9:3-5). Jesus wanted them to learn complete reliance on God’s provision, rather than depending on their own preparation. Their focus should be on the mission of spreading the gospel, not on earthly concerns.
Bringing fewer things meant fewer distractions and greater focus on the mission. It also reminded them that the success of their mission did not depend on material possessions but on God’s provision.
The phrase "do not greet anyone on the road" may seem harsh, but it was meant to emphasize urgency. Jesus was not forbidding kindness but rather instructing them not to waste time in excessive social interactions that could delay their mission. Their time was limited, and they needed to stay focused on spreading the message of the Kingdom.
2. Stay in the home that welcomes you; do not move around.
Jesus tells them that if a household welcomes them, they should stay there and not move from house to house. There are several reasons for this:
It allows them to focus on their ministry instead of constantly looking for better accommodations.
It prevents the impression that preachers are seeking wealth or status, choosing only to stay with the rich.
It avoids causing unnecessary competition or jealousy within the community.
Jesus reassures them with the words: "The worker deserves his wages." This means that those serving God should not feel ashamed to receive support, as it is part of God's provision for their labor.
3. If a town rejects you, leave it.
Jesus also reminds His disciples that not everyone will welcome the gospel. If a town refuses to accept them, they should simply move on without being discouraged. This teaches us that:
It is the Holy Spirit, not us, who opens the doors for the gospel.
If a place is not ready to receive the message, we should not force it but instead continue sharing elsewhere, trusting in God's timing.
This is an important lesson for us today. When we share the gospel with family and friends, we may face indifference, rejection, or even hostility. But we should not be discouraged, because our responsibility is to faithfully share the message, not to change people’s hearts—that is the work of the Holy Spirit.
The Joy of the Seventy Disciples and Jesus’ Warning
The seventy disciples returned with great joy, saying:"Lord, even the demons submit to us in Your name!" (Luke 10:17)
At this moment, we can almost hear the celebration and excitement—they saw great success in their ministry, likely with many conversions and even demons being cast out in Jesus' name. They were overjoyed at their authority and power in the mission.
While it is good to rejoice in ministry success, Jesus gives an important reminder:
"I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven." (Luke 10:18)
This statement serves as both encouragement and warning:
Encouragement: Jesus reassures them that His authority is supreme, greater than all the forces of darkness.
Warning: The disciples must not become prideful about their spiritual victories, because Satan himself fell due to pride.
Then Jesus says something even more profound:"However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." (Luke 10:20)
This teaches us:
Earthly success is not what we should boast about. No matter how much we achieve, our true joy should come from our eternal identity in Christ—our names are written in heaven.
Spiritual pride is dangerous. Even when we see God's power at work through us, we must always give glory to God and not ourselves.
Jesus’ Prayer and the Heart of a Child
At this moment, Jesus is filled with the Holy Spirit and prays to the Father:
"I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children." (Luke 10:21)
This statement is deeply significant and echoes Jesus’ earlier teaching:"Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 18:3)
The Contrast Between Children and Adults
The Characteristics of a Child:
Simple and pure-hearted, trusting completely.
Knows their own weakness and relies on their parents.
Has no shame in asking for help, because they know they cannot do things alone.
Quick to repent and admit mistakes, without concern for pride or reputation.
The Characteristics of an Adult:
Proud of their own knowledge, believing they already understand.
Relies on personal experience and misses the deeper truth of God's revelation.
Afraid to ask for help because they fear looking weak or foolish.
Jesus' prayer reminds us: God is not against knowledge, but He calls us to be humble like children.
When we think we know everything, we close ourselves off from God's deeper wisdom. But when we approach God with childlike humility, He delights in revealing more of Himself to us.
Application: Living with the Heart of a Child
Embrace simplicity in our mission.
Avoid being entangled in worldly concerns.
Travel light and focus on the most important task—preaching the gospel.
Stay humble in service.
Do not seek comfort, recognition, or personal gain in ministry.
Accept the hospitality of others with gratitude and humility.
Give glory to God, not ourselves.
If we see success in ministry, let us not boast in our works but in Christ alone.
Our greatest joy should be that our names are written in heaven, not in our earthly achievements.
Become like children in our faith.
Recognize that we still have much to learn and ask God daily for His wisdom.
Come before Him without pride, admitting our weaknesses and seeking His guidance.
Let us pray each day:"Lord, I still have much to learn. Fill me with Your wisdom and guide me in Your truth."
When we empty ourselves of pride, God is eager to pour His knowledge and wisdom into us.
Spiritual Reflection for Today
When we share the gospel, are we free from worldly distractions and focused on our mission?
Do we humbly accept the results, knowing that conversion is the work of the Holy Spirit?
Are we quick to give God glory, or do we subtly take credit for ourselves?
Are we willing to remain childlike in our faith, always seeking to learn more from God?
This passage is not just for the disciples of that time—it is a message for every believer today. Tomorrow, we will continue reading the second half of Luke 10.
Thank you for listening, and may God bless you all! 🙏
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