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1-7節--當音樂響起

但以理書 第3章

我們不要以為，當人成為基督徒之後，他就可以免除一切的試煉和嚴峻的考驗。事實上，基督徒每天仍要面對各樣的困難和試探，很容易使我們因信心軟弱而離棄主。沒有人喜歡經歷困難，但無可否認的是，困難能夠磨練我們的信心，使我們懂得更堅定地倚靠主。

我們能否憑著信心，去面對人生中的大小試煉呢？在今天的經文中，我們看到一個真實的例子，說明人如何憑著對神的信心，來面對生死的考驗。故事中的三位主角，在公開表示堅持信仰立場的時候，並不知道神最終會拯救他們；但即使面對死刑，他們卻絲毫沒有動搖對神的信心。

事件的經過，是尼布甲尼撒王希望獲得人民的敬拜，並後代的紀念；於是，他便命人在城外大約二十公里的地方，為他鑄造一個高達二十八米，寬約三米的巨型金像。試想像它屹立在沙漠之上，被耀目的陽光映照，是如何的光芒萬丈、閃閃生輝！

到了金像的開光日，巴比倫各省的官員都奉命出席儀式，接著還傳令舉國人民，當聽到樂師奏起音樂，都必須俯伏敬拜王的金像。

傳令員為了確保所有人都遵從王命，便明確說明違令者的刑罰，是要被扔進烈火的?中(6節)。在附近升起的煙火，無疑證明這絕非是憑空的威嚇。

我們可以想像當時的景象嗎？成千上萬肅立的人群，當聽到音樂響起，便馬上跪下，只擔心自己跪得不夠快，而被誤會為不夠尊重。

假設我們也在場，當音樂奏起的時候，我們會否隨從大眾下跪呢？音樂可以發揮很大的力量，它可以影響人的情緒，例如搖滾樂可以令人產生興奮的感覺，甚或是情緒失控；反之，聖樂卻可以平靜人的內心，使人產生敬拜的情愫。音樂可以激發我們決志和向神的委身。你喜歡聽甚麼音樂呢？當音樂響起的時候，它會引發你作甚麼行動呢？


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WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE MUSIC STARTS?

Being a Christian does not mean an escape from trials or even severe testing. Every day Christians face problems and every day there can be temptations to deny Christ. Problems may be an unwanted part of life but they can also be one of greatest means of strengthening our faith.

But do we always face every trial with confidence? The three men in our reading today are a remarkable illustration of how confidence in God can help us stand for Him. They had no idea what the end result of their stand for God might be. But their faith in God was unshakeable.

You know the story. King Nebuchadnezzar wanted to be worshipped by his people and also remembered by generations to come. About 20 kms. outside the city, he built an image 28 metres high and about 3 metres wide. It was completely covered in gold. Imagine how it would reflect the desert sun!

The day of its dedication arrived and every government official across the Babylonian Empire was commanded to be present. Then came the announcement, When the band starts playing, when the music starts, everyone, absolutely everyone, must fall down and worship this image of the King.

To make certain everyone understood, the herald told them very plainly what would happen if they didnt obey (v.6). No doubt the smoke of the furnace nearby reinforced his remarks.

Can you imagine the scene? The music starts. Immediately thousands and thousands of men are shuffling, pushing each other trying to find room to kneel down. Everyone was doing it.

What would you have done when the band started to play? Would you have followed the crowd? Music has tremendous power. It can so easily work on emotions. It can motivate people to do what they might not otherwise do. Hard rock music for example can have a devastating effect morally and in other ways. But music can also have a deep spiritual motivation. It can stir us to decision and devotion. What kind of music do you listen to? What do you do when the band starts playing?

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