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【特稿】祈禱三大元素--信、靠、服

 

ToRely"神是聖經啟示的,祂是教會認信,敬拜與事奉的對象。基督徒了解的神,是從聖經啟示而來的。在聖經啟示中,人類的創造者,成了人類的救贖者,在祂的創造、照管與恩典中,全然顯出祂不會改變,及不受挑戰的主權。神既不是人肉眼的觀察得到,要有意義地描述祂就只能在每一點上,指出祂與我們和世界的關係;......"(當代神學辭典,上冊,448頁)

使徒保羅對哥林多教會說:"......我們行事為人,是憑著信心,不是憑眼見。"(哥林多後書五:7)

"人非有信,就不能得神的喜悅;因為到神面前來的人,必須信有神......。"(希伯來書十一:6)

耶穌基督對門徒:說"你們奉我的名無論求甚麼我必成就,叫父因兒子得榮耀。(約翰福音十四:13)

約翰在啟示錄記述世界和天上要發生的事前,正等候著聖徒們的祈禱。"另有一位天使拿著金香爐來站在祭壇旁邊:有許多香賜給他,要和眾聖徒的祈禱一同獻在寶座前的金壇上。那香的煙和眾聖徒的祈禱從天使的手中一同升到神面前。天使拿著香爐,盛滿了壇上的火,倒在地上;隨有雷轟、大聲、閃電、地震。(啟示錄八:3-5)聖徒的祈禱成為了產生這些大混亂的前奏曲。

所以,弟兄姊妹們,基督徒因信神,才可看見神的榮美,見證神的作為。不信的,視而不見,聽而不聞,祈禱也枉然。信的相反是疑,有疑就沒有信了。

靠是信的深層表現,是信任,依賴和完全信賴的心態,這是一個人整體的屬靈操練,是靈與魂與身子全然奉獻。從信得悟性而活出基督的樣式來。好像一個小孩子直跑向他母親的懷裡,他表現了天真、直覺、信賴和全然依靠,沒有一點懷疑和懼怕,只有火熱般的親切渴求,高聲叫喊﹗這單純像孩童般屬靈的擺上是很自然的,是神的恩賜。完美擁抱的祈禱就成為習慣成自然,乃是愛的表露。

祈禱能夠成為完美也因為祈禱者的善行。譬如有謙卑、單純、信靠的心,就是神喜悅的祈禱態度;我們生活在世上,行公義,好憐憫是神必悅納的活祭。有美善的行為,自然會有完美的祈禱。因此,神賜豐盛的生命,祈禱與生命,必然發生交互作用,"手牽著手" 而行。進一步說,基督徒的生命便能更新、豐盛,他們的祈禱便更合神心意,產生美善行為。禱告者因新生命和善行,又能發出虔敬的祈禱,作合神心意的事,祈禱便大有能力。三者(虔誠禱告、更新生命、善良行為),互為因果,前三要素就是信、靠、服,缺一便不算完全美滿的祈禱。

耶穌說:"你們祈求,就給你們;尋找,就尋見;叩門,就給你們開門。" (馬太福音七:7)這是祂的應許。耶穌更進一步說:"因為凡祈求的就得著;尋找的,就尋見;叩門的,就給他開門。"(馬太福音七:8)耶穌為甚麼要在不同情況和時間,多次肯定神願意回應祂兒女的祈禱呢?

因為祂知道,我們的祈禱,不一定有即時的回應。凡事都有神最好的時間,而我們卻很容易放棄,缺乏信心、信靠、甚致不順服、不等候神的時間而突圍行事。我們要好好學習並操練懇切的祈求,進而去尋找、叩門、忍耐、等候。深信神必聽祈禱,因為神已與門徒立約,是信實無變的,祂的愛永遠長存。

多少時候,信徒不願意服從神的旨意,不想跟從祂命令而行。約拿先知逃避耶和華的吩咐,沒有往尼尼微城去,後來船上的人將他拋在海中。耶和華安排一條大魚吞了約拿,他在魚腹中三日三夜。後來,神回應他熱切的祈求,吩咐魚把約拿吐在旱地上。......(約拿書1-4章)

很明顯地,聖經教導祂的兒女們學習信服,謹守祂的誡命和律例。如果他們肯的話,就得全活,若不聽從,心裡偏離,便必要滅亡。以色列人犯了錯,今日我們也同樣犯了錯誤。(申命記卅:16-18)

馬可福音記載了耶穌基督在客西馬尼園裡的祈禱典範,就顯明了信服神和不受挑戰的主權,其深層意義,我們必要思考,尋求領悟。那時,耶穌基督驚恐起來,極其難過,心裡甚是憂傷,幾乎要死,禱告說:"倘若可行,便叫那時候過去。"祂說:"阿爸,父啊!在你凡事都能;求你將這杯撤去;然而,不是從我的意思,只要從你的意思。(馬可福音十四:35-36)

親愛的弟兄姊妹,我們是否學會了祈禱的功課?信耶穌基督、靠著祂的道、全心順服神的主權,這三個重要的元素呢?把這三元素合攏來說,就是一個合神心意的祈禱。

 

      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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