你真正依靠的是誰？(賽二十二）中英bilingual

又在兩道城牆中間挖一個聚水池可盛舊池的水，卻不仰望做這事的主，也不顧念從古定這事的。(賽 22：11) 

本章有關異象谷的默示，就是對耶路撒冷的預言。先知在異象中，看見耶路撒冷城一片潰亂，被踐踏、被攻破，充滿了悲哀與殺戮。 耶路撒冷面臨危機，百姓並非沒有行動，他們檢查軍械、修補城牆、儲納水源，積極防備；但第11節道出整章的核心，指出他們最致命的問題，就是「卻不仰望做這事的主，也不顧念從古定這事的」，也就是神！當時以色列民在面對強敵攻擊，心中並沒有把神放在首位，未謙卑仰望神幫助，而是想靠人的勇力與手上的資源禦敵；更諷刺的，百姓面對危機，卻選擇吃喝享樂，仍不轉向尋求神的幫助，已失去在信仰上該持守的態度。整個異象谷的默示，提醒南國猶大存在著深層的屬靈危機。讀本章，也讓我思想，信主後，我真正倚靠的是「自己」還是「神」呢？ 

若不是耶和華建造房屋，建造的人就枉然勞力；若不是耶和華看守城池，看守的人就枉然警醒。(詩 127：1) 

讀完本章，想到詩篇此節，這節經文常提醒我，一切的成就在於神，人的努力若沒有神的同在與祝福，一切可能變得徒然；事情的成就不單是靠努力，更在於神是否與我們同在。信仰的核心在於了解主權在神，有神同在，我們的努力才有真正的價值，也才能獲得穩固。 我們是否也常常忙於解決問題，卻忘了來到神面前求神幫助，尋求屬靈的倚靠與力量。箴言3章5-6節，「你要專心仰賴耶和華，不可倚靠自己的聰明，在你一切所行的事上都要認定他，他必指引你的路」，我們要時常尋求神與祂的能力，時常尋求祂的面，在一切所行的事上仰賴祂，祂必指引我們當走的路，不要想單單倚靠自己。 

萬軍之耶和華說：當那日，釘在堅固處的釘子必壓斜，被砍斷落地；掛在其上的重擔必被剪斷。因為這是耶和華說的。(賽 22：25) 

本章後段提到，舍伯那與以利亞敬兩位鮮明的對比。從列王紀下第18章可了解，在亞述王西拿基立攻打耶路撒冷時，舍伯那當時是一位書記，與以利亞敬都是與亞述使者談判的人。當時希西家王倚靠神，將亞述使者的書信在神面前展開，求神幫助；神聽了希西家王的禱告親自帶領，一夜擊敗亞述軍隊，使耶路撒冷得拯救。舍伯那未能認清此事乃出於神的作為，沒有將榮耀歸給神，自己卻驕傲自大起來，以至於被神撇棄；後來神召來以利亞敬，將大衛家的鑰匙放在他肩頭上，成為百姓的依靠。但第25節告訴我們，生命真正的穩固，不在於人能背負多少重擔，而是在於神是否托住了我們！ 

我們生活在世上，身上的責任與生活重擔常常壓得我們喘不過氣來，若不是神幫我們托著，其實我們早就被壓斜、倒落在地了！求神讓我們永遠有一顆謙卑柔順的心，認識祂的慈愛與恩典，了解唯有倚靠真神，生命才能真正的穩固，生命的道路上才能走得安穩。願我們的靈命能不斷的成長更新，活出榮耀、活潑、堅強的生命。 

耶和華是我的力量，是我的盾牌；我心裡倚靠他就得幫助。所以我心中歡樂，我必用詩歌頌讚他。(詩 28：7) 

By 謝鈴媛

 

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Who Do You Truly Rely On? (Isaiah 22)

May 14, 2026

And you made a reservoir between the two walls for the waters of the old pool.

But you did not depend on Him who made it,

Nor did you take into consideration Him who planned it long ago. (Isa. 22:11, NASB2020)

This chapter concerns the burden of the Valley of Vision, a prophecy concerning Jerusalem. In the vision, the prophet saw Jerusalem in chaos—trampled down, broken through, filled with sorrow and slaughter. Facing crisis, the people were not without action. They inspected weapons, repaired the walls, and stored water in preparation for defense. Yet verse 11 reveals the core issue of the whole chapter: “But you did not depend on Him who made it, nor did pyou take into consideration Him who planned it long ago”, that is, they did not look to God.

At that time, when the people of Israel faced the attack of a strong enemy, they did not place God first in their hearts. They did not humbly look to Him for help, but instead relied on human strength and their own resources to resist the enemy. Even more ironically, in the midst of crisis, the people chose eating, drinking, and pleasure rather than turning back to seek God’s help. They had lost the attitude of faith they should have upheld. The burden concerning the Valley of Vision reminds us that the kingdom of Judah had fallen into a deep spiritual crisis.

As I read this chapter, I am led to reflect: after believing in the Lord, do I truly rely on “myself,” or on “God”?

Unless the Lord builds the house,

They who build it labor in vain;

Unless the Lord guards the city,

The watchman stays awake in vain. (Ps. 127:1, NASB2020)

After reading this chapter, I thought of this verse from Psalms. It often reminds me that all accomplishment depends on God. Without His presence and blessing, human effort may become meaningless. The fulfillment of things depends not only on hard work, but on whether God is with us. The heart of faith is recognizing that sovereignty belongs to God. Only with His presence do our efforts gain true value and lasting stability. Do we also often become busy solving problems, yet forget to come before God and seek His help, spiritual strength, and support? Proverbs 3:5–6 says:

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart

And do not lean on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge Him,

And He will make your paths straight.” 

We must continually seek God, His power, and His presence. In everything we do, we should depend on Him. He will guide us in the way we should go. We should not try to rely only on ourselves.

The Lord of armies declares: “On that day, the peg driven in a firm place will give way; it will even break off and fall, and the load hanging on it will be cut off, for the Lord has spoken.” (Isa. 22:25, NASB2020)

In the latter part of this chapter, Shebna and Eliakim form a striking contrast. From 2 Kings 18, we learn that when Sennacherib king of Assyria attacked Jerusalem, Shebna was a scribe, and together with Eliakim he negotiated with the Assyrian messengers. At that time, King Hezekiah trusted in God. He spread the letter from the Assyrian messengers before the Lord and prayed for His help. God heard Hezekiah’s prayer and personally delivered Jerusalem, defeating the Assyrian army in a single night.

Shebna failed to recognize that this victory came from God. He did not give glory to God, but became proud and arrogant, and thus was rejected by God. Later, God called Eliakim and placed the key of the house of David on his shoulder, making him a support for the people. Yet verse 25 reminds us that true stability in life does not depend on how much a person can carry, but on whether God Himself is sustaining us.

As we live in this world, the responsibilities and burdens upon us often leave us breathless. If God were not holding us up, we would already have been bent down and fallen. May God give us hearts that are always humble and gentle, able to recognize His lovingkindness and grace. May we understand that only by relying on the true God can our lives become truly secure, and only then can we walk steadily on the path of life. May our spiritual lives continue to grow and be renewed, living out lives that are glorious, living, and strong.

The Lord is my strength and my shield;

My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped;

Therefore my heart exults,

And with my song I shall thank Him. (Ps. 28:7, NASB2020)

By  Lingyuan Xie