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【短宣路見證】拓展福音新領域,帶職宣教齊邁進

 

p4在差不多 20 年的藥劑師工作生活中,每天都看到很多病人。每一個病人都是愁眉苦臉的進來,也是愁眉苦面的離開。如果是一些長期病患者,更妄想從他們的身上看到半點笑容和希望。有時,聽到病人離世的消息更感到無奈。

藥物真的可以使人完全醫好嗎?或者只是延長人的生命而已呢!縱然病可以醫好,但人可以永遠不死嗎?人死後要到的地方、人生的目的和人生的意義,有好幾次都很想和病人分享。但是礙於公司的制度、環境和時間的問題都不能講太多宗教上的問題。主耶穌給我們的大使命「所以你們要去、使萬民作我的門徒、奉父子聖靈的名、給他們施洗。凡我所吩咐你們的、都教訓他們遵守我就常與你們同在、直到世界的末了」(太28:19-20)。

我怎樣才可以在我的職場上傳福呢?當我在神學院接受訓練的過程中,越感受到傳福音的迫切。曾經與妻子談論過自己開藥房便可以傳福音的構思。但當時我們知道在人力、物力和資金不足的情況下,未能成事。但神總有祂最好的時間,在一年前,祂預備了兩位和我有同一心志的弟兄姊妹,就在神的安排之下,我們便一起為這「福音藥房」的事工擺上。在準備的過程中,我看到神一步一步的帶領和保守,實在非常的感恩!

其實從異象、等待、以至確定,都有幾年的時間。在等待的過程,我的心情很複雜。一方面,很渴望能夠早日找到合作伙伴;另一方面,知道要謙卑、順服在神面前,等候祂的帶領。在這樣的心情下,渡過了一段時間。神開始給我和太太一點點的亮光,而這亮光是越來越清色的。當所有合作伙伴都完全確定的時候,我們都很興奮!這帶職宣教的事工終於行了第一步。

當我們和家人分享這計畫的時候,家人的反應都是比較負面和憂慮的。他們擔心我沒時間和體力去兼顧,因為我的生活已經非常的忙碌。全職工作、兼職讀神學課程、教會的事奉和家庭照顧等等,都使我沒有足夠時間休息。雖然家人沒有非常熱烈的支持,但是也沒有影響我們的信心。我們開始在法拉盛找鋪位,租金昂貴,而且藥房以經遍佈這地區。以我們的經營手法,事事以神為中心,實在不容易和其他藥房爭競。所以我們惟有向法拉盛的外圍繼續找合適的鋪位。最後,神為我們預備了一個很好的地方,一個在貝賽靜中帶旺的地點,與業主面談後,雙方都願意簽約。接著,一連串的籌備工作便開始了:找建築師畫圖、鋪位裝修、申請有關牌照、購買各樣保險、找會計師提供專業意見,如何將藥房的盈餘作對外奉獻,和其他瑣碎的事務實在太多了。感謝神!太太在背後支持,當上了我的助手去處理文書和財務。

然而仍有很多很多的問題相繼接踵而來,真使我有一點喘不過氣的感覺。當時我真的懷疑自己是否有能力兼顧所有的工作(全職工作、兼職讀神學課程、教會的事奉和家庭照顧等等....)所以,當時我向神作出一個祈禱,求神為我安排時間,在工作上作出取捨。不料,翌日我工作了17年的公司要與我結束賓主的關係。我第一個反應非常的驚訝和無奈。但當我想起之前一晚的禱告,我知道神已為我安排了時間,祂要我全職在「褔音藥房」工作。「 你們祈求、就給你們.尋找、就尋見.叩門、就給你們開門。 因為凡祈求的、就得著.尋找的、就尋見.叩門的、就給他開門」(太7:7-8)。我只有完全順服主的安排。與此同時,家人看見我們在這事工上是非常認真,所以也漸漸讚同和支持我這「福音藥房」的事工。其實,一切都是在神的掌握之中。「 父阿、是的、因為你的美意本是如此」(太11:26)。

「福音藥房」前面還有好長的路要走。我們三位性格和處事方式不一樣的合作伙伴,如何接納和自己不一樣的意見、如何事事都以神為首、如何長久地保持同一理念、如何配搭和互補不足,是不容易的事。但我深信神一定會在當中帶領和保守。我歡喜快樂因為神給我有機會在衪的事工裏有份。帶職宣教再不是理想了,我終於可以在我的職場上傳福音,履行主耶穌「大使命」的吩咐!

 

      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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