Psalm 27:4 (NKJV) One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord, And to inquire in His temple.
Many people want to meet successful people to learn from them. While these people might be gifted in their areas of expertise, there is no better person to learn from than the one who created them and gave them those gifts: God. In fact, when we look at Scripture, we see this truth embodied in the life of David. David accomplished great exploits for the Lord, despite facing many challenges. For this reason, we should also learn from David—a person who knew God, and a man after God’s own heart.
David’s secret and the foundation of all his successes was choosing to dwell in God’s presence, drawing strength from Him, and seeking to know Him. It is where he developed the habit of talking with God and seeking His guidance during difficult times. A Spanish proverb says, “Tell me who you walk with, and I will tell you who you are.” The people we spend time with influence our thinking, values, and behaviour. That’s why the Bible encourages us not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers, because there is nothing in common between darkness and light. We are shaped by the voices we allow into our lives.
Exodus 33:11 (NKJV) So the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. And he would return to the camp, but his servant Joshua the son of Nun, a young man, did not depart from the tabernacle.
In the Bible, most of those who carried out great exploits for God spent time with Him or had an encounter that drew them closer to Him. Joshua loved being in God’s presence and saw how wonderful it was for Moses to speak to God face to face. Faith naturally grows in God’s presence. Though Joshua was later instructed to rebuke and confront the people, his time with God strengthened his confidence and shaped his courage.
Similarly, for David, it must have been wonderful to seek God daily and gain wisdom, assurance, and promises. Over time, God’s presence shaped the way he spoke—so much so that when he faced Goliath, his words were filled with faith. What set David apart from the rest of Israel was his habit of dwelling in the house of the Lord and seeking Him continually. Truly, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.
Moses, Joshua, and David spoke to the Lord, and the Lord spoke to them. They had a close relationship with God and a habit of going into the tabernacle. It was in God’s presence that they heard from Him, received instructions, directions, promises, and assurances. These habits made them remembered as great people of God in the Bible.
Reflection: How are the people you “walk with” shaping the person you are becoming? In your daily life, do you prioritise seeking the “face” of God above merely seeking His help?
Sermon Series： Walking With God
他们成功的秘诀
诗篇 27:4 有一件事，我曾求耶和华，我仍要寻求：就是一生一世住在耶和华的殿中，瞻仰耶和华的荣美，在祂的殿里求问。
许多人都希望能与成功人士见面，从他们身上学习。虽然这些人在各自的领域中可能拥有特别的恩赐，但没有人比那位创造他们、并赐给他们恩赐的神更值得我们学习。事实上，当我们查考圣经时，就能在大卫的生命中看到这一真理。大卫为主成就了许多伟大的事工，尽管他一生中也经历了许多挑战。因此，我们也当向大卫学习——这位认识神、并且被称为“合神心意的人”。
大卫的秘诀，也是他一切成功的根基，就是选择住在神的同在中，从神那里支取力量，并且不断寻求认识祂。在神的同在里，他养成了与神交谈、在困难中寻求神引导的习惯。西班牙有一句谚语说：“告诉我你与谁同行，我就能告诉你你是谁。”我们常常与谁在一起，会影响我们的思想、价值观和行为。因此，圣经劝勉我们不要与不信的人同负一轭，因为光明和黑暗原没有相通之处。我们生命所容许进入的声音，都会在塑造我们。
出埃及记 33:11 耶和华与摩西面对面说话，好像人与朋友说话一般。摩西转到营里去，唯有他的帮手，一个少年人嫩的儿子约书亚，不离开会幕。
在圣经中，那些为神成就伟大事工的人，大多都曾花时间与神同在，或经历过一次与神相遇的时刻，使他们更亲近神。约书亚喜爱停留在神的同在中，他亲眼看见摩西与神面对面说话，这是何等美好。信心自然会在神的同在中不断增长。后来，当约书亚被神吩咐去责备和带领百姓时，他在神面前所度过的时光，使他的信心更加坚定，也塑造了他的勇气。
同样地，对大卫来说，每天寻求神、从神那里领受智慧、确据和应许，一定是何等美好的经历。久而久之，神的同在也塑造了他说话的方式，以至于当他面对歌利亚时，他所说的话充满了信心。大卫之所以与以色列众人不同，正是因为他养成了常住在耶和华殿中、不断寻求神的习惯。正如圣经所说：“信道是从听道来的，听道是从基督的话来的。”
摩西、约书亚和大卫都与主说话，主也向他们说话。他们与神建立了亲密的关系，并且养成了进入会幕、亲近神的习惯。正是在神的同在中，他们听见神的声音，领受祂的指示、带领、应许和确据。正因为这些属灵的习惯，他们在圣经中被记念为神所使用的伟人。
默想：
在你的人生中，你常常“与谁同行”？这些人正在如何塑造你成为怎样的人？在你的日常生活里，你是否把寻求神的“面”放在优先的位置，而不仅仅是在需要帮助时才来寻求祂？
讲章系列： 与神同行