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【小基督大世界】絕處逢生

 

最近我在台灣的教會有二位弟兄在同一天接受洗禮。從他們接受耶穌為救主,進而接受洗禮的過程中,處處可以看到主耶穌施恩的痕跡。

End第一位弟兄信主的過程很坎坷。他在三十年前的某一天,在路上收到福音單張後,就跑去教會聚會。很可惜的是,他雖然去過教會幾次,但對福音的真理卻不明白,沒有真正決志信主,也沒有接受過洗禮。有一天,只因聽說拜偶像不對,就自以為是地打著基督的名號,擅自將家中和廟裡的神龕拆除(聽說也去拆別人家的),卻沒有知會教會或其他人,在這以廟宇、神壇為文化、生活中心的鄉下地區,是很瘋狂,且大逆不道的行為,他的舉動大大地激怒村裡的人。他的精神狀態也在胡亂拆神龕後,變得混亂,他的脫軌行為,被村裡和自己的家人視為有精神病,是個瘋子,所以將他捉起來,送到數百里外,距離我們教會不遠的精神療養院去隔離。這位可憐的弟兄過著與世隔離的生活,而且這一關,就是三十年。他所做的事,在不信主的人中流傳很久,他的行為被視為笑談,而且使主和基督徒的名受到羞辱。

我們教會的牧師也聽過這位弟兄的「事跡」,有一天在聖靈的感動下,牧師帶著幾位長老去精神療養院探望他,聽他說自己的故事。感謝主,在與牧師、長老的禱告和談話間,他為自己多年前莽撞的行為認罪,求主耶穌的寶血洗淨他所犯一切的罪,讓他的靈魂重新甦醒過來。牧師幾乎每個星期都去探望他,並且為他上真理課程,讓他在接受洗禮前,對真理有更全面的認識。上過幾次課後,這位弟兄決定要在聖誕節前夕參加洗禮,我們全教會都為此歡喜不已。

可惡的魔鬼、撒旦是不願意人的靈魂甦醒的!就在他要接受洗禮的數天前,他的靈再次被邪惡的勢力攪擾,他忽然反悔,並且表示不願參加洗禮了!牧師聞訊,帶著幾位弟兄姊妹再次去探訪他,在禱告中,他清醒了,並且表明不必等到數天後,他願意當場接受洗禮。據見證這位弟兄洗禮的人的描述,在洗禮的過程中,讚美的歌聲飛揚,屋裡每個人心裡充滿喜樂與平安,在場的人個個感動莫名!

第二位弟兄的洗禮,也充滿傳奇性。就在第一位弟兄接受洗禮,眾人沉浸在新生的喜悅中時,牧師忽然接到一通電話,教會的一位姊妹在電話中哭哭啼啼地說他的先生病重,快不行了,請牧師快去醫院!牧師和弟兄姊妹的心情好像洗三溫暖般,一下火熱,一下冰涼到底。他們馬上驅車,趕到醫院探視這位姊妹的丈夫。這位姊妹卻在牧師和弟兄姊妹到之前,先去接他的公公到醫院。眾人等了好久,卻等不到人,同時因為身體已經非常疲憊,很想打道回府,可是他們卻同時有個感動,要他們繼續等下去!

這位姊妹的公公年輕時不顧家,拋家棄子,在外胡搞,直到老了一身病,成為獨居老人。這位姊妹的丈夫在家中是獨子,年輕時也不學好,曾因犯罪,被捉去關在監獄裡,並且曾逃獄一年,過著躲藏的生活。神沒有放棄這位弟兄,在他逃獄的這一年裡,在神的引導下,他去了教會,接受了主的救恩,並受了洗,改頭換面,重新做人。他以前很恨他父親,因為他在孩子們的成長過程中對家裡不負責,且對家裡造成很大的傷害,他雖然對父親的惡行耿耿於懷,但其實心裡卻深深地愛著他的老父親,他在病重時,心裡最放不下的,也是這位年老,卻仍拒絕接受耶穌的救恩的父親。

當這位姊妹去接她的公公時,神的靈感動這位姊妹,她對她的公公傳福音,他的公公的靈魂也被神喚醒了,一個六、七十歲的老人,竟像孩子般,跪趴在地上嚎啕大哭,向神認罪悔改,接受主耶穌為他的救主。

眾人等了好久好久,這位姊妹和他的公公終於來了。老人家到了醫院後,哭著對他唯一的兒子說的第一句話竟是:「兒子啊,我信耶穌了,你聽見沒!」在場的人聽了紛紛落淚,因為這一聲的呼喚,實在是太震撼人心了。隨後在眾人的見證下,這位迷途的老羔羊,在他兒子的病床前接受洗禮!他病重的兒子心裡很得安慰,因為他們已經因主耶穌寶血的救贖,脫離了永死的毒鉤,他們的肉體雖然衰殘,甚至隨時都會分離,但是以後一定會在主耶穌為他們預備的天家再相會!

神的時間永遠是對的;神的方法永遠是正確的;神的慈愛與公義是真實的。神是無所不知、無所不在、無所不能的!不管遇見何難事,哪裡的苦難多,神的恩典在那裡更顯多!在神沒有難成的事,在人看雖是很絕望無助的事,祂能使「絕處逢生」。以上這兩位弟兄的故事就是最好的例子!

 

      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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