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【小基督大世界】承擔與成長

 

最近跟一位姊妹交通,當談到教會的服事時,我很感慨地說,每當邀請弟兄姊妹一起參與、同工時,發現很多人很謙虛,覺得自己不夠資格,不願意承擔有責任的職分。有些人會說:「只要教會有什麼需要,請不要客氣,我一定幫忙,但是請不要給我職務的頭銜,因為這樣會有壓力,而且我不喜歡出頭!」還有的人似乎比較「屬靈」的說:「我回去禱告看看,求神的旨意,看神的帶領,看看有沒有感動......」,然後就再也沒有下文了!

每次想到這裡,我就想到當神呼召祂的僕人摩西時,摩西對神呼召直接的反應、順服神的呼召後一生對神的回應、以及神對摩西一生的保守與帶領。

有一天耶和華在燃燒的荊棘火焰中呼叫摩西,對他說:「我的百姓在埃及所受的困苦,我實在看見了;他們因受督工的轄制所發的哀聲,我也聽見了。我原知道他們的痛苦,我下來是要救他們脫離埃及人的手,領他們出了那地,到美好、寬闊、流奶與蜜之地......,故此,我要打發你去見法老,使你可以將我的百姓以色列人從埃及領出來」。當神向摩西陳明祂的心意時,曾在皇宮中意氣風發,當埃及王子四十年的摩西,也是三番兩次地推辭,並且對神說:

「我是什麼人,竟能去見法老,將以色列人從埃及領出來呢?」「他們必不信我,也不聽我的話,必說:『耶和華並沒有向你顯現』」「主啊,我素日不是能言的人,就是從你對僕人說話以後,也是這樣。我本是拙口笨舌的」。

神耐心地逐一回應摩西的疑惑,摩西還是不甘心,最後竟然說:
「主啊,你願意打發誰,就打發誰去吧!」意思是說:「誰都好,就是不要是我。」神因為摩西三番兩次地推辭,就對他發怒,但還是體恤他的軟弱,所以安排了他的哥哥亞倫來輔助他,成為他的代言人,且屢屢在他們當中行神蹟奇事,讓摩西對神的呼召,再也沒有可推託的藉口。(出埃及記三、四章)

根據聖經的記載,被神管教後學會順服的摩西,最後成為一個承擔帶領以色列人出埃及,且統管六十多萬名男丁(人口總數約二百萬人)的領袖。摩西在晚年,因一次的不順從神的吩咐,而被神告知,不得進入神應許給以色列人的迦南美地。當他知到這個「噩耗」時,本來應該相當的氣餒,畢竟他已在神的家中,盡忠了四十年,但他卻依舊在神面前謙卑地盡忠職守,為要進入應許之地,向以色列民的後代宣告神的律法。

神對摩西的評價是:「摩西為人極其謙和,勝過世上的眾人......,他是在我全家盡忠的」(民數記十二章3,7節)。神對摩西的關心是全備的,從他初生時,奇蹟似的倖免一死,而且還被安排讓法老的女兒從水中救起,自此在皇宮中學習一切的知識,一直到生命的盡頭,神還親自為他處理喪事,將他埋葬在摩押地為止。摩西的一生,可以說都是上帝的手親自護理的。(申命記三十四章5-6節)

從摩西的身上,我學了幾個功課:

每個人從小所學習的知識、專業、技能,甚或是所處的環境、經歷,都是為了將來有一天,神呼召我們做祂的同工時所做的準備。神預備人,對人的計畫與訓練是一生之久的,所以我們千萬不可以短視,也不要以自我為中心,做任何事要有從神來的眼光。

當神要使用我們時,要切記祂是老闆,祂必定會預備夠用的能力、條件、環境。所以我們不要看自己過於所當看的,以為非我不可了;但也不要迴避神所要託付我們的責任,因為這所託付的責任,是對我們有益的。在這服事神的過程中,有時雖然會感覺軟弱、無力,甚至覺得重擔壓肩頭,但卻是真實經歷神,領受神祝福,讓生命成長的途徑。因為神說:「我的恩典是夠你用的,因為我的能力在人的軟弱上顯得完全」(哥林多後書十二章9節)。

所以,問題常常不是我們的能力夠不夠,而是我們對所信的神的真實考驗;到底我們是靠著自己的血氣,還是靠著神的恩典。如果生命要成長,就一定要有跨出自己舒適環境的勇氣。

在神的面前要完全的順服,因為「神的意念高過我們的意念,神的道路非同我們的道路」(以賽亞書五十五章8節),所以「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祂,祂必指引你的路」。(箴言三章5-6節)。

服事神的人,神不會讓他羞愧,必會親自負責。摩西雖然因為之前所犯的錯誤,要承擔後果,無法進入所應許之地,但神依舊愛他,為他的需要負責,甚至親手為他料理後事。所以我們在服事神的道路上,不需要因害怕犯錯,而不敢承擔責任。

保羅說:「神卻揀選了世上愚拙的,叫有智慧的羞愧;又揀選了世上軟弱的,叫那強壯的羞愧。」(哥林多前書一章27節)能夠與神同工,參與在祂的事工中,真的不是因為我們本事有多大、能力有多高,說實在的,上帝根本不在乎這些;或者上帝多需要我們,非我們不成了,而完全是因為祂的恩典,是我們更深的認識神、更多的經歷神的機會,也是我們生命成熟必要的過程。

下次有機會,當教會領袖再邀請我們參與服事時,特別是擔任有職份的同工時,盼望我們都願意說:「主啊!是的,我在這裡,請使用我!」

 

      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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