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Apr 20, 2021, 1:32:46 AM4/20/21

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You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace. Isaiah 55:12

Near the foothills of the Himalayas, a visitor noticed a row of houses without windows. His guide explained that some of the villagers feared that demons might sneak into their homes while they slept, so they built impermeable walls. You could tell when a homeowner began to follow Jesus because he put in windows to let in the light.

A similar dynamic may take place in us, though we might not see it quite that way. We live in scary, polarizing times. Satan and his demons instigate angry divisions that split families and friends. I often feel like hiding behind my walls. But Jesus wants me to cut in a window.

Israel sought refuge in higher walls, but God said their security lay with Him. He reigns from heaven, and His word governs all (Isaiah 55:10–11). If Israel would return to Him, God would “have mercy on them” (v. 7) and restore them as His people to bless the world (Genesis 12:1–3). He would lift them up, ultimately leading them in a triumphal parade. Their celebration “will be for the Lord’s renown, for an everlasting sign, that will endure forever” (Isaiah 55:13).

Sometimes walls are necessary. Walls with windows are best. They show the world that we trust God for the future. Our fears are real. Our God is greater. Windows open us to Jesus—“the light of the world” (John 8:12)—and to others who need Him.

Would you say your life is more wall or window? Why? Is there a person or situation you need to be more open to?

Almighty Father, flood my heart with the confidence of Your love.

你们必欢欢喜喜而出来，平平安安蒙引导。—以赛亚书55章12节

在喜马拉雅山的山麓附近，一名游客注意到有一排房屋竟然没有窗户。他的向导解释说，有些村民担心睡觉时会有魔鬼潜入家中，因而建造密不通风的墙。如果看到有人安装窗户让光线进入，你就可以知道那位屋主相信了耶稣。

类似的情况也可能发生在我们身上，尽管我们没有察觉到。我们生活在一个可怕又对立的时代，撒但和牠的魔鬼煽动家人和朋友以怒气相对而造成分裂。我常常想要躲在墙的后面，但耶稣却要我安装一扇窗户。

以色列曾建筑高耸的城墙好得到庇护，但上帝告诉百姓，祂才是他们的安全保障。上帝从天上以祂的话语统管万有（以赛亚书55章10-11节），如果以色列归向祂，上帝就会怜恤他们（7节），使他们再次成为上帝的子民而使万国蒙福（创世记12章1-3节）。上帝会高举他们，最终带领他们凯旋归来。他们的颂赞“要为耶和华留名，作为永远的证据，不能剪除”（以赛亚书55章13节）。

有时墙壁是必要的，但安装了窗户的墙才是最好的。这能向人表明，我们将未来交在上帝手中。虽然我们心中有恐惧，但这位上帝比一切更大。窗户让我们引进耶稣这“世界的光”（约翰福音8章12节），并引导那些需要耶稣的人来亲近祂。

在你的生活中，墙壁和窗户哪个比较多？为什么呢？
有什么人或景况需要你宽容接纳的吗？