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【小基督大世界】神的全人關懷

 

九月中,我高齡九十二歲的婆婆有兒子、媳婦及孫女從台灣來訪。在一天的午後,因為天氣暖和,所以我們家裡老、中、青三代一起外出郊遊踏青,但因為我們的疏忽,讓我婆婆坐在湖邊太久,因此著涼而感染了風寒。我婆婆長年有氣管敏感、咳嗽的問題,我們以為這次只是受了風寒,休息一陣子就會恢復了,後來因為抵抗力弱,最後竟變成了肺炎。

九月二十四日傍晚我下班回家,看我婆婆在家昏睡,喚醒她,問她有何不適,她說很累,想睡覺。我發現她的臉潮紅,身體微燒,量她的血壓時,驚覺她的血壓過低,而且呼吸時,肺部裡有很多雜音。我發現事態嚴重,跟婆婆說我們必須馬上去醫院。她本來因為身體虛弱,不想出門,只想繼續睡覺休息,但看到我嚴肅焦急的表情,只好勉強爬起來。

幫助婆婆換好衣服後,就攙扶虛弱的她下樓,先生也馬上回到家,將步伐不穩的母親背上車,直奔醫院的急診室。剛到醫院時,我婆婆因為肺部換氣功能差,身體血氧不足,且因身體發炎反應嚴重,血壓太低,接近休克邊緣,被醫生歸類為「臨終治療」的患者。剛住院時,醫生還趁我婆婆意識尚清醒時,要我幫忙翻譯,問她如果情況變糟,是否要放棄接受「積極」的治療。我聽了很難過,小心翼翼地詢問婆婆的意見,虛弱的她聽我翻譯後,一直揮手,示意不做任何侵入性的治療。

感謝神的保守,教會眾弟兄姊妹的禱告,及醫生護士的照顧治療,十月二十四日,在住院整整一個月後,我婆婆的肺炎不僅痊癒了,而且以前看了很多醫生都無法根治的咳嗽問題也一併被解決了。一出院,醫院還派居家護理人員早上、中午各一次,來家裡照顧我婆婆生活起居上的需要。我婆婆因為恢復得很好,生活中的事基本上都可以自理。當居家護理人員到我們家時,我婆婆覺得有「客人」要來,所以還特別早起等候。居家護理人員來了後,我婆婆已經自己梳洗完畢,吃完早餐,護理人員因為沒有事可做,只能陪我婆婆聊天,但因為語言不通,我先生還得抽空回家幫忙當翻譯,我婆婆還要我先生準備水果招待「客人」。我們覺得這樣有些太麻煩人家了,護理人員因為無事可做,有些尷尬,且浪費醫療資源,所以在我婆婆出院兩天後,我們停止了居家照護的服務,我婆婆也回復她原本熟悉的生活作息。

在出院前的幾天,我婆婆有一次很慎重地告訴我們,她當初住院時,因為呼吸困難,以為出不了院,要直接回天家了,所以「很用力」地禱告說:「求主耶穌接收我的靈魂,我要回到您那裡了」,可是禱告了很久,發現自己居然還沒走,回過神來,想到爸爸(我公公),當初也沒有怎麼努力禱告,就很平靜地在睡夢中被主接走了,走時的面容比活著時還好看。想到自己那麼努力地向神呼求,結果還沒被接走,就不禁笑了出來!

接下來,我婆婆就開始想,雖然年紀老邁了,主耶穌還留她在世上,一定有什麼目的,所以她開始思想她繼續活在地上能為主做什麼。我和先生也發現媽媽這次經過死蔭的幽谷後,人比之前更慈祥,更溫柔,身體也因為不再咳嗽了,比之前更健康。我們再一次經歷神的保守,非常的感恩。

我婆婆這次雖然康復了,但我們知道因為原罪的關係,人人終究都難逃一死。雖然如此,我們並不害怕死亡,因為知道我們肉體雖有停止活動的一天,但神早就藉由聖經告訴我們,「耶穌『曾救我們脫離那極大的死亡』(過去式,當我們認罪,接受耶穌為我們的救主時,聖靈會進到我們裡面,使我們的靈甦醒,亦即對我們的「靈的拯救」),『現在仍要救我們』(現在式,亦即天天對信靠祂的人的拯救,包括身體的保守和「心意(魂)的更新變化」),並且我們指望祂『將來』還要救我們(未來式,指將來的救恩,亦即信徒「身體的得贖」)」(哥林多後書一章10節)。神對我們是「全人」的關懷,祂的救恩涵蓋了我們的「靈」與「魂」與「身體」!!

我婆婆知道她是屬神的人,身體「死了」只不過是暫時的,主耶穌在我們肉體死了以後,會將我們接到祂的樂園裡,與祂同在。到神預定的時候來到,主耶穌會再一次回到地上。那時,在主裡已經死了的人(死前已經悔改信主的人),會首先復活,神會給他們一個新的,永不毀壞的榮耀的身體。這是何等榮美,令人振奮的事?你是否願意被神納入「全人關懷」的行列中呢?如何被納入呢?來信主耶穌吧!

 

      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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