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【短宣路見證】為何我參與職場事工

 

Sam我的被召

在未信主之前,我找不到人生的真正意義,也不相信人死後有將來。所以立定志向,努力賺錢,努力去玩。每天過着的是燈紅酒綠的生活。在 1997 年移居溫哥華後,才有機會靜下來思想人生的問題。聖經上說:「尋找的,就尋見」,因真理是可以辯明的。

感謝 神的恩典,我在 1999 年與太太一起信了主。找到人生真正的意義後,就有很強烈傳福音的負擔,也感覺職場是最大的福音禾場。因很多人不願意去敎會,但一定要去工作。那時,剛好加入了一財務機構工作。而公司的老闆,是温哥華短宣中心「天國帶職宣老團契」創始人之一,很自然地,我就參加了這團契,實踐及推動帶職宣敎。在 2009 年更當了團長。在這期間,香港的家人,因看見我生命的改變。由每天只懂活在酒色財氣當中,變成了一個戒煙戒賭,又充滿平安喜樂的人。因而,願意去認識主耶穌,靠著 神福音的大能,家裏有二十多人信了主,有些更是在長途電話裏和他們决志的。哥哥現更放下銀行的高薪厚職,全時間念神學及去服侍街邊的露宿者。

在職場上,靠著神的恩典,我也引領了許多同事及客戶認識了主耶穌。在寫字樓裏,也曾有定時的團契,彼此分享及鼓勵,在金融行業工作中的挑戰和困難。在敎會方面,則負責本土傳福音的工作,包括開辦及統籌 GSF [福音分享會]。

在 2005 年,因肺炎感染而要開刀。生了一場大病後,倍感生命的無常,就更希望趁著還有生命,可以出來全職事奉 神。直到 2009 年,太太支持我讀神學。我與太太就跟敎會牧師探討往神學院接受裝備的問題。牧師也感覺,是 神呼召我去念神學,經探討後,就决定報讀建道神學院的課程。但因只有初中的程度,雖然曾進修英文和有很多工作上的經驗及履歷,及曾在短宣讀畢「中級短宣訓練課程」,也要從證書生讀起。因著自己年齡的關係,經祈禱後,就邀請了數位牧師寫推薦信,嘗試接受挑戰報讀文憑課程。神的恩典,神學院接納了我的申請。但由於功課繁重,唯有放下生意的機會專心讀書。

 

在 2010 年,因收入減少,就向敎會申請助學金,且也希望藉此機會,讓敎會印證我的呼召,執事會通過了我的申請。但最大的恩典是,敎會更委派了牧師作為我的導師,使我無論在靈命塑造和神學思想上,都得到很大的幫助。但應在那裏事奉,卻不曉得,只知道自己不是講道的人材,卻很有傳福音的負擔。

 

新的召命

今年年初,短宣中心與我一起探討,在天職團全職事奉的可能性。因雖然舉辦了五次帶職宣敎奮興大會,也有弟兄姊妹回應,但因缺乏人跟進及去到職場當中與他們同行,故此果效不大。我們都相信職場是很大的福音禾場,因此,也是很大的屬靈爭戰地方。所以,需要時刻要為有志帶職宣敎的弟兄姊妹祈禱及作隨時的幫助,與他們一起攜手去打美好的仗。

 

自己在職場上已打滾了 30 多年,也累積了很多職場宣敎的經驗,對推動帶職宣敎也很有負擔。在敎會也負責本土傳道及初信栽培的工作,知道在這世代,不容易邀請人進敎會聽褔音。經諮詢敎會牧師及與太太一起祈禱後,就決定憑信心踏上這全職事奉之路。「職場事工」正好作為職場與敎會的一道橋樑,將褔音帶進職場,將職場的人帶進所住地區的敎會。且因各人的工作環境不同,恩賜也各有不同,我們會因應個别需要,幫助他們。如協助他們成立公司小組,裝備個人及職場佈道訓練,甚至幫忙安排福音午餐會。

「職場事工」的需要很大,自己初步的嘗試和構思,還有許多方面需要學習及改進。但願這個起點在不久的將來,有更多的弟兄姊妹,願意回應上帝的呼召,委身在職場宣敎上事奉,也希望你們能在金錢上支持,因短宣中心也是憑着信心開展這事工。聖經說:「我們曉得萬事都互相效力,叫愛 神的人得益處,就是按他旨意被召的人。」 (羅馬書8:28) 願一切的榮耀頌讚歸給我們三一的上帝!

(作者為溫哥華短宣中心職場事工同工)

 

      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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