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【上帝的幽默感】不一樣的愛

 

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有首粵語詩歌的歌名叫做:不一樣的愛。它的歌詞是這樣的:"在我一生多痛楚,在我心底多困鎖。誰明白我,輕聲說關心我,分擔我難過?是你體恤這痛楚,是你解我心困鎖,難明白你捨己犧牲的愛,不一樣的愛。燃亮著我冷漠心,完全是你施救恩,讓我找得這生方向,更得天恩永享。平凡像我算什麼?名利富足算什麼?讓我緊握你的恩惠,是這不一樣的愛"。

這是一首很多人喜歡的詩歌,因為它道盡心裡的愁煩無依和神的恩典,但是大部份唱這首歌的人,有幾個是被父母拋棄等死?有幾個身有殘障,以致不見容於家庭?那種生命的痛楚,不是一首歌能唱過去的。但卻是同樣的,是那不一樣的愛把人挽回。 

 

HeadlineImage1310 Van Love 1曾經在報章雜誌讀過,在西方國家有的洋人專門收容身心殘障,沒有人要的孩子,但是怎樣也沒想到這事竟然連中國也有。今年9月15日有一位李思寧姐妹到信望愛堂分享 "International China Concern"(ICC),它的中文很長:"國際關心中國慈善協會",讓人為其中所發生的事深深感動。

ICC 原來是由一位 19 歲的英國人 David Gotts(高永恩)開始的,他原本在銀行任職,後來有一次去參觀中國孤兒院時,看到 95% 的孩童都是有殘疾、重病、或智障,並且都不是孤兒,而是被遺棄的孩子。那時的孤兒院人手不夠,照顧的人大多沒接受過訓練,殘障兒大多沒穿褲子,全日被縛在廁所凳上;病情嚴重的, 院方甚至會不給奶、不給飯而讓病童自然過世。

高永恩在難過又激動的禱告中,聽到神的呼召:"make a difference with these abandoned, disabled children in China!"(讓這些被遺棄的中國殘障兒活得不再一樣)。在沒有任何專業訓練下,他回應了神的呼召。當他開始分享這個異象後,沒想到得到極熱烈的反應,立即在香港成立了一個非謀利機構。廿年來,有從世界各國去的物理治療師、兒科護士、等等的專業人士,自籌經費進入中國,在ICC服務,一做就是十幾年。他們最先於湖南省長沙市,接管 100 名殘障孤兒,以正規方法照料及治療每一個殘障兒童。以正規知識訓練數百名中國工人,以尊重、忍耐和愛心,在孤兒院中工作。

HeadlineImage1310 Van Love 2讓我特別感動的是李姐妹的一句話:"他們用最卑微的服務去改變這個受過許多傷害的國家"。因為當他們帶著孩子們出去散步時,連長沙的人都受到感動。他們因而覺得,為什麼是這些洋人在照顧我們的孩子?因此開始有人組成義工小組來孤兒院幫忙。很多人都覺得無法接受國內的許多作法,他們用指責、漫罵、打擊的方式去表達,都沒有收到效果,徒然成為政府不歡迎的人。但是這些洋人學習耶穌的樣式,去服侍拯救那些被遺棄的,人們眼中的渣滓,卻反而激發了國人心中的愛,一起來修補這個社會的殘缺。

5 年前,中國政府邀請 ICC 到衡陽市,贈送一所樓房給 ICC 開辦孤兒院;去年與河南省政府簽約,於三門峽市合辦 ICC 的孤兒院。因此保羅要我們順服掌權的,因為做官的原不是叫行善的懼怕,乃是叫作惡的懼怕。我們只要行善,就可得他的稱讚。當中國政府看到他們所做的,便成為他們的幫助了。ICC 現在成為一個官方認可,和政府一起合辦的孤兒院,要使整個中國社會改變對殘障人的態度和眼光,培養殘障人也有獨自生活的能力,也能過自尊自重的生活。

在其中工作的有一對江思遠(Justin Aremaat)夫婦,原住在澳洲,父親是極有名的建築師。他的妻子在婚後幾次流產、一次嬰兒早夭,非常痛苦。有次應友人之邀去中國參觀 ICC,受到極大的感動,便要求江思遠去中國。江當然不願意,便叫妻子不要再提,她是安靜了,卻在屋裡貼滿了 ICC 孩子們的相片。有一次和朋友閒談時,無意中竟跟朋友說要去中國的 ICC 看看,去了之後,真的被神感動。從此兩夫妻一起在 ICC 事奉,神也祝福他們有三個自己的孩子,後來又收養了一個殘障孩子。他也為 ICC 設計建築需要的房舍。神祝福那些願意順服祂呼召的人。

神呼召年輕人跟隨祂,放棄世界的工作跟隨祂。戴德生牧師也是在年輕時蒙召去中國,而喚醒了極多的國人走向光明。神也在 David Gotts 19 歲時呼召他,因為神要他成就的工作不是幾年的工夫,而是一個大事業。神呼召年輕人,因為要他們成就一生一世的偉業。

誰說要為五斗米折腰才有成就呢?在神的國度裡大展才華,榮神益人,何等讓人羨慕!ICC 的工作還在進行,今年的募款工作還在進行當中,有許多方面可以參與,有興趣者可上他們的網站多認識一些他們的需要,讓這不一樣的愛,重新喚起國人心裡的愛和關懷。

Website: www.chinaconcern.org

 

      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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