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【小基督大世界】你說我是誰?

 

如果我們到街市上,隨便抓人就問:「人家說我是......,那你說我是誰?」時,別人會有什麼樣的反應?如果問認識自己已有一段時間的朋友:「人家說我是......,那你們說我是誰呢?」如果朋友的回答,切實地反應自己的真實情況,毫無疑問的,這位朋友一定是真地認識問他這問題的人。

有一次耶穌到一個名叫凱撒利亞腓力比的境內,就問祂的門徒說:「人說我是誰?」耶穌的門徒們七嘴八舌地把聽到的說出來。接下來,耶穌反問門徒們:「你們說我是誰?」門徒中一個叫西門,個性直接,熱情洋溢的「北方漢子」馬上搶答說:「你是基督,是永生神的兒子。」

相信當耶穌的門徒中,終於有人認出祂的真實身份時,祂的心情有多激動?在經過這麼多個月的教導,終於有人明白和他們朝夕相處的老師,是怎樣的人,所以主耶穌說:「西門巴約拿,你是有福的!因為這不是屬血肉的指示你的,乃是我在天上的父指示的」。耶穌接著說:「我還告訴你,你是彼得,我要把我的教會建造在這磐石上;陰間的權柄,不能勝過他。我要把天國的鑰匙給你,凡你在地上所捆綁的,在天上也要捆綁;凡你在地上所釋放的,在天上也要釋放。」(馬太福音十六章17-19節)

耶穌為什麼要問祂的門徒「我是誰呢?」且當祂的門徒正確無誤地指出祂的身份時,祂才將以後所要發生的事情,一一向他們述說?耶穌會如此做,是要讓門徒們知道,信仰不能不清不楚,自己必須要深切體認所信的是什麼,所跟隨的是誰,及日後所要走的,是怎樣的一個人生道路。

跟隨主耶穌,並且能真實認出主的身份的人,相信他對人生的看法,及所要成就的事,將和以往大大地不同。彼得認識主耶穌以前,不過是一個藉藉無名的漁夫,耶穌曾幾次呼召他,但他因種種原因,跟了一段時間後又離開了。

原名叫西門的彼得,第一次遇見耶穌,是在他的兄弟安得烈的介紹下認識了耶穌,耶穌將他的名改為磯法(彼得)(約翰福音一章40-42節)。耶穌第一次呼召他,是在加利利的海邊,耶穌呼召彼得和安得烈來跟從祂,並說將叫他們兄弟二人「得人如得魚」,但他們並沒有忠心跟從,不久後又回去重操舊業,過靠體力打魚的生活(馬太福音第四章18-20節)。

耶穌對彼得的第二次呼召,是他在整夜打魚,徒勞無獲後,耶穌要他憑信心,把船開到水深之處,下網撈魚。他原本不信,但還是照著做了,結果大豐收,漁網險些要撐破了,他才意識到自己的不信,俯伏在耶穌面前認罪,誓死跟隨主。(路加福音五章4-11節)

彼得曾經信誓旦旦地對耶穌說:「就是眾人都離開你,我總不會離開你的」,但在激情過後,他終究食言了,且在緊要的關頭裡,因為貪生怕死,居然三次不認主。但耶穌基督是憐憫的主,在榮耀的復活後,祂第三次呼召又回去打魚的彼得,且不厭其煩地重複三次問他:「你愛我嗎?」這一聲聲的問,一次又一次,深深地敲進彼得的心坎,最後他羞愧至極,發自內心說:「主啊!你是無所不知的,你知道我愛你!」(約翰福音二十一章17節)

當彼得真的打從心底認識耶穌後,他的生命有了一百八十度的大轉變,最後真的是應驗了耶穌初次見他面時,改他名字的心意,彼得成了教會真正的磯法 (磐石),且是得人如得魚的牧人。

彼得跟隨主的經過,其實都是我們信徒的寫照。初信之時,蒙了神的恩惠,似乎有求必應,感激在心,因為愛自己,所以愛神,因為可以從神獲得利益。但一旦激情過去,又走回頭路,過靠自己的生活。當遇到挫折了,意識到無法靠自己自立救濟後,又想起了神,所以呼天搶地尋求神。因著神屢次的憐憫與保守,再次蒙恩後,終於看到自己的小信(不信)與罪,終於俯伏在神面前認罪,重新立志跟隨主,這是因為看到神的本像,被神所吸引,因為愛神自己,所以愛神。

彼得的經歷是我們的寫照,但也是我們的安慰。誠願當耶穌基督問我們:「你們說我是誰」時,我們可以發自內心,堅定且毫無疑惑地說:「你是基督,是永生神的兒子,我要一生跟隨你!」

 

      聖經金句 (Bible Verses)

喜樂 Joy

喜樂的心乃是良藥;憂傷的靈使骨枯乾。箴言 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

然而,我要因耶和華歡欣,因救我的 神喜樂。哈巴谷書 3:18
yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18

要常常喜樂,不住的禱告,凡事謝恩。帖撒羅尼迦前書 5:16-17
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

饒恕 Forgiveness

主啊,你本為良善,樂意饒恕人,有豐盛的慈愛賜給凡求告你的人。詩篇 86:5
You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Psalm 86:5

你不要說:“我要以惡報惡”;要等候耶和華,他必拯救你。箴言 20:22
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 6:14

你們饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必饒恕你們的過犯;馬太福音 6:14
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14

你們不饒恕人的過犯,你們的天父也必不饒恕你們的過犯。馬太福音 6:15
But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. Matthew 6:15

你們各人若不從心裡饒恕你的弟兄,我天父也要這樣待你們了。馬太福音 18:35
This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart. Matthew 18:35

謙卑 Humility

敬畏耶和華是智慧的訓誨;尊榮以前,必有謙卑。箴言 15:33
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33

敬畏耶和華心存謙卑,就得富有、尊榮、生命為賞賜。箴言 22:4
Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. Proverbs 22:4

凡事不可結黨,不可貪圖虛浮的榮耀;只要存心謙卑,各人看別人比自己強。腓立比書 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Philippians 2:3

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

驕傲 Pride

驕傲來,羞恥也來;謙遜人卻有智慧。箴言 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2

驕傲只啟爭競;聽勸言的,卻有智慧。箴言 13:10
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. Proverbs 13:10

驕傲在敗壞以先;狂心在跌倒之前。箴言 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18

但他賜更多的恩典,所以經上說:神阻擋驕傲的人,賜恩給謙卑的人。雅各書 4:6
But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

忍耐 Patience

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

並且你們要為我的名,被眾人恨惡,惟有忍耐到底的,必然得救。馬可福音 13:13
Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. Mark 13:13

不但如此,就是在患難中也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance. Romans 5:3

我們行善,不可喪志;若不灰心,到了時候就要收成加拉太書 6:9
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

你們也當忍耐,堅固你們的心,因為主來的日子近了。雅各書 5:8
You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. James 5:8

溫柔 Meekness

回答柔和,使怒消退;言語暴戾,觸動怒氣。箴言 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

溫柔的人有福了,因為他們必承受地土。馬太福音 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5

用溫柔勸戒那抵擋的人;或者 神給他們悔改的心,可以明白真道。提摩太後書 2:25
Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 2:25

只要以裡面存著長久溫柔、安靜的心為妝飾;這在 神面前是極寶貴的。彼得前書 3:4
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:4

嫉妒 Envy

不要為作惡的心懷不平,也不要向那行不義的生出嫉妒。詩篇 37:1
Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong. Psalm 37:1

心中安靜是肉體的生命;嫉妒是骨中的朽爛。箴言 14:30
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30

在何處有嫉妒、紛爭,就在何處有擾亂和各樣的壞事。雅各書 3:16
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. James 3:16

生氣 Anger

當止住怒氣,離棄忿怒;不要心懷不平,以致作惡。詩篇 37:8
Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. Psalm 37:8

好生氣的人,不可與他結交;暴怒的人,不可與他來往。箴言 22:24
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered. Proverbs 22:24

愚妄人怒氣全發;智慧人忍氣含怒。箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. Proverbs 29:11

生氣卻不要犯罪.不可含怒到日落。以弗所書 4:26
In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. Ephesians 4:26

我親愛的弟兄們,這是你們所知道的,但你們各人要快快的聽,慢慢的說,慢慢的動怒,因為人的怒氣並不成就 神的義。雅各書 1:19,20
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. James 1:19,20

災難 Calamity

謹守口與舌的、就保守自己免受災難。箴言 21:23
Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity. Proverbs 21:23

民要攻打民、國要攻打國、多處必有地震、饑荒.這都是災難的起頭。馬可福音 13:8
Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Mark 13:8

憂愁 Worry

你們不要憂愁、因靠耶和華而得的喜樂是你們的力量。尼希米記 8:10
Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10

主雖使人憂愁, 還要照他諸般的慈愛發憐憫。耶利米哀歌 3:32
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. Lamentations 3:32

凡勞苦擔重擔的人,可以到我這裡來,我就使你們得安息。馬太福音 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

我留下平安給你們、我將我的平安賜給你們.我所賜的、不像世人所賜的.你們心裏不要憂愁、也不要膽怯。約翰福音 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

應當一無掛慮,只要凡事藉著禱告、祈求和感謝,將你們所要的告訴神。神所賜出人意外的平安,必在基督耶穌裡,保守你們的心懷意念。腓立比書 4:6,7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7

因此, 你們是大有喜樂, 但如今, 在百般的試煉中暫時憂愁。彼得前書 1:6
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:6

患難 Trouble, Suffering

義人多有苦難,但耶和華救他脫離這一切。詩篇 34:19
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 34:19

神是我們的避難所,是我們的力量,是我們在患難中隨時的幫助!詩篇 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

耶和華本為善,在患難的日子為人的保障,並且認得那些投靠他的人。那鴻書 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7

為義受逼迫的人有福了,因為天國是他們的。馬太福音 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10

不但如此,就是在患難中,也是歡歡喜喜的。因為知道患難生忍耐。羅馬書 5:3
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; Romans 5:3

我想現在的苦楚,若比將來要顯於我們的榮耀,就不足介意了。羅馬書 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

因為你們蒙恩,不但得以信服基督,並要為他受苦。腓立比書 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29

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