【特稿】尋找他鄉的見證

 

以下節錄於《影音使團》視頻採訪滕近輝牧師見證,誠蒙滕張佳音師母允許轉載。

「我生長在基督教的家庭,從小就接觸基督教的信仰,但是我個人的重生的經驗:我怎樣認識基督;接受基督的恩典、生命,以至在自己內心的發展,然後開花結果,這是在中日戰爭開始以後才經歷的。

七七事變以後,我的父親已經過
世。母親帶領我們一家兄弟姊妹逃難,在那過程中,環境的刺激使我反省到自己的信仰到底是怎麼一回事?經過這樣的經歷以後,就個人化了、深入了,我感覺到信仰好像已經紮了根,在我的心裡是很活潑的、很真實的,對我很重要,那麼我就把它叫做我的重生。我記得有一次,大概是十八、九歲,那時我在安徽省。有一天,我到城外散步,在一道黃土路上走過的時候,發現其中有一段地方被大水、雨水沖開了,現出了死人的骨頭,看見的時候有一種很特殊的感受。我心裡想,這些曾經活生生地在世上的人,今天在那裡呢?我感受到人生的短促和永生的意義,心裡想:這些人大概沒有聽過福音,我實在應該去傳福音,把耶穌基督的慈愛、救恩、真理和別人分享。此後,我又經歷了幾件事,兩次死裡逃生,所以使我更加回想人生的意義。一次是我從陝西省乘坐大巴士,翻過秦嶺到陝西的南部,秦嶺是崇山峻嶺,公路旁邊常常有很深的山溝。車子行駛的時候突然前面的輪子脫掉了,車子就翻到路旁去,所幸那山溝比較淺,如果換成是別的地方,車子一直翻到山坡深處,我們都沒命了,現在我們雖然翻倒山溝去,但仍可以從車裡爬出來,沒有受傷。我感到自己死裡逃生,是一次面對死亡的一次既真實、又深入的感受


還有一次在國內西北大學讀書的時候,我和一個同學到附近的漢江游泳。他不會游泳,而我從小在青島海邊長大,每個暑假都到海邊游泳。我們游泳的時候突然到了深處,他發現腳不著地,他就抓住了我的手,我也開始緊張了,我們兩個人一起掙扎,很怕,因為河水的衝擊力量很大,好像進三步退兩步似的,後來感覺力氣都用盡了還未游到橋角,我心裡想難道我們倆就這樣給淹死嗎?後來回想起來,這真是天父的恩典,我們最後到了橋邊,我拼命抓住了橋,我們兩個人得救了,始終得救了,從這次得救我回想到、醒悟到,心靈的得救、靈魂得救好像聖經說的永生的得救,後來我們兩個走到海邊的沙灘上,就躺在那兒好像半死一樣。那是第二次經過死亡。這兩次讓我思想人生的意義,對我有一個很重要的啟發。

 

此後,我開始想傳福音,這還有一個經歷對我很大幫助。我得到這樣的信仰落實之後,同時有另外兩個青年也信了主。我們三個人很熱心想傳福音,我們就組成一個佈道會,騎著腳踏車(單車)到附近大概二十華里的鄉村去,向農夫佈道。我原是個很內向的人,很怕講話,但是我們三個人約法三章,要輪流做三件事:一件是維持秩序,一件是領唱詩,一件是傳福音——講。我們三個人都要輪流做,輪到誰都不能推辭,後來輪到我了也不能不講,就禱告,求主幫助那些農夫,不少農民聚集來聽我們講。我講、講、講忘記了懼怕,講完了,我問:有沒有人信主請舉手。出乎意料之外,很多人舉手,這對我很大很大的鼓勵。我心裡想福音是神的能力。

傳福音實在是一種的爭戰,保羅寫信給貼撒羅尼迦的教會的弟兄姊妹,他說:"我在大爭戰中把福音傳開。"


我聽過一個很短的比喻,讓我有很深刻的印象。有一個人他的田地有一個水泉,常常有水湧流出來,澆灌他的田地,他很高興。有一年的旱災很嚴重,所有的水源都乾了,但是他的水源還是有水,他就很高興。一天,一個鄰居來問他,你可不可以讓我挖一條溝,把你田地的水引到我的田地。這個人說:"不可以!"鄰居很失望,但是這個人跟著說,你不可以挖一條溝,但是可以挖兩條,鄰居不瞭解,一條不可以要兩條?那人解釋,第一條把我田地的水引到你田地,第二條是你挖一條溝,把你田地的水引到你另外鄰近的田地去,肯不肯?鄰居聽了,當然好,他跟著就說,很多基督徒只挖一條溝,把主的恩典留給自己享受,但從來沒有想到挖第二條溝,和別人分享。

這個簡單的比喻我有很深刻的印象和
感動,對我奉獻很有幫助,我奉獻的時候已經是相當清楚,是考慮清楚才決定,所以一直能夠在神的恩典保守之下到今天都沒有改變。這是神的恩典,我內心從來沒有想過改變,這是很真實的感受,如果今天要我對人生再作一次選擇,結果還是一樣。

 

      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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