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【夫妻同心】流淚撒種的,必歡呼收割

 

每一個人都有 "忍耐等候" 的經歷,因為人的一生總是充滿了等待:在母腹中等候出生,襁褓時等候牙牙學語,嬰幼兒時期等候由爬行到學行的階段,然後等待上幼兒園、小學、中學、進大學後,又等待大學畢業,畢業後等待找到合適的工作,等待工作提升,等待結婚,等待生孩子;作了父母之後,又等待孩子長大,孩子上學,孩子成婚;年老退休之後,又等待抱孫子,等待兒孫回來探訪......生生不息的等候。

上帝造人好像只在等候,然而在過程中卻有一種「快樂」很特別,是要經過一段時候的等待,而在等待的過程中雖然是相當痛苦難受,但當時機成熟的一刻來到,那種從心底發出來的喜悅,是可以用歡呼來形容的。就像生命的起點,開始時等候懷胎十月的過程。當經歷了十級痛苦生產後,看見孩子呱呱墜地時的喜悅就是那等候的成果。又像聖經浪子比喻中的慈父,因為守候浪子回家的心切,一看到兒子回來,他就跑去擁抱兒子,連連與他親嘴,為他辦一場盛大的慶祝會一樣。

又或是我們的兒女那微不足道的成長里程碑,我們也會歡呼流淚,例如,兒女終於幼稚園、中學、大學畢業了,我們看見子女的成長,就忘記了忍耐他們跌跌踫踫的日子的艱辛。我記得當我女兒出生兩個多月後,因臉龐長了濕疹便帶她第一次到診所,醫生卻無意中發現她心跳有雜音,於是便轉介女兒到醫院作詳細檢查,最終發現她的心臟其中一邊的心瓣有個小小的細洞(3mm),即有輕微的心臟病(心漏)。當刻我真的晴天霹靂,因為那時我正面對婚姻破裂,丈夫離開我,現在又發現女兒心臟的缺憾,我不禁潸然淚下,心總覺得女兒的心漏是跟我在懷孕時不愉快的經驗有關,不僅我們都是血脈相連,心靈相通的......心中的內疚不能言喻。

浪子回家的歡呼

憶起這段艱難的日子,就好像用眼淚去撒種一樣,一方面要面對自己破碎的婚姻,另一方面又擔心女兒的成長,若不是出於上帝的恩典和憐憫,我相信我不能走出這個陰霾,是祂一步一步地帶領我走出這個死蔭的幽谷。就是在枕邊無人的日子,讓我每晚都是靠著讀神的話語來度過孤寢難眠的時光,慢慢尋回跟上帝的關係。我就像聖經浪子比喻中的小兒子,天父終於等到我回家了,祂並且醫治我憂傷痛悔的心靈。天父不但等候我的回轉,同樣地祂等候著我丈夫的回轉。回想當年我們無論如何避孕,女兒好像硬是要來到我們家中,原來有著上帝的美意,她就如小天使來到人間守護著我們,好像上帝拿著針線先把我們牽引,又藉著女兒的生命來修補我們關係的裂縫。因著上帝的憐憫,我家的浪子也很快地悔改回家了!所以說,經過流淚撒種後收割的喜樂是特別令人感動的,難怪聖經強調罪人的回轉,連天上的天使也會一同歡呼!

等候神的盼望

當我歉疚女兒的心漏時,上帝用《詩篇》139篇來安慰我「我的肺腑是你所造的;我在母腹中,你已覆庇我......我未成形的體質,你的眼早已看見了......」,我女兒的肺腑豈是我所造的?她未成形的體質,創造生命的主早已看見了!醫生告訴我們女兒並非嚴重的心漏,無需立時動手術,當時還只得數個月大,要觀察幾年後看她生長的情況,若然她這個小孔跟著心臟長大就要動手術了,但也有可能在發育期間這個小孔能自動癒合!這句話是何等大的盼望!

「我的心哪,你當默默無聲,專等候神,因為我的盼望是從祂而來。」(詩62:5)神再一次給我們恩典,讓我們在這段時間學習「專等候神」,因深知道沒有任何人或藥物可以叫我女兒的心漏痊癒,唯有創造生命的主能修補此缺憾並叫我女兒的心臟健康成長。於是我們從她牙牙學語開始便按手在她的心上禱告,求神叫這個小孔癒合,也從小教她要為自己禱告。由女兒半歲開始,每半年到醫院一次作詳細檢查便成為我們對神信心的考驗! 一歲、歲半、兩歲、兩歲半至三歲時的檢查都是毫無進展的,由最初心存盼望然後經歷一次又一次的失望。然而每次當我感到氣餒時,神又用祂的話語鼓勵我:你看,大衛在《詩篇》中常常提到等候神,他不知流了多少眼淚,吃了多少苦頭,歷了多少驚險,最後才承受神的應許成為以色列王。可見耐心等候實在是禱告經歷所必學的功課,也是最難學的功課。

時間是等候的最好驗證

為了彌補對女兒在出生前後所缺乏的愛,我的丈夫在各方面都盡力用心去守護她,就像昔日的西門彼得在雞鳴之前三次不認主後,因想起主的話而出去痛哭懊悔。藉著主耶穌基督無條件接納的愛,讓我們一家重新經歷在愛中彼此饒恕和復和。因著主耶穌的愛,我們的家庭才能從困境中被拯救出來,只有祂的祝福才能代替一切的咒詛!當父母彼此相愛的時候,便是對兒女最大的祝福。主耶穌第一個施行的神蹟是在迦拿婚宴中使水變酒;在我們婚姻當中祂使破鏡重圓,然後當我們流淚為女兒禱告,歷經三年多的耐心等候,終於四歲的檢查時證實心臟的小孔已癒合了!當刻在醫生面前我和丈夫從心底裡大聲歡呼哈利路亞!因為知道上帝要我們收割的時候到了!上帝不但拯救我的婚姻、醫治我的女兒,更讓我深深體會到祂是陶匠,我們是泥土,我們就如《我儂詞》中:「將咱兩個一起打破,用水調合,再捻一個你,再塑一個我,我泥中有你,你泥中有我。」唯有神能將所有的裂痕修復過來!

你是否仍然在等候神呢?這等候是有價值的,是不會白費的,因為「那帶種流淚出去的,必要歡歡樂樂的帶禾捆回來。」(詩126:6)

 

      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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