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【織織牧職跡】織「牧職」

 

一位牧者曾說過,「信徒有一天能成為牧者,神在他的成長階段必定有著不同的訓練機會與帶領。」

 

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作者攝於尼波山 


回想當年只是十來歲的我,在〈香港浸會園〉的獻身營中,我和其他弟兄姊妹一同走到台前立志,將來要「全職事奉」回應神的愛。數年後,當我出席某神學院的簡介會時,得知因為我的會考成績太差,故連報名的資格都沒有。往後,曾在印刷廠中當學徒,經一位牧者轉介,能在一教會擔任教會幹事,初嘗事奉的甘甜。記得某一天如常為教會替換《基督教周報》時,看到一篇由楊牧谷牧師撰寫有關患病的分享,深深被這位牧者所感動。跟著便開始閱讀他所有的著作及聆聽他的講道,其中看到一部名叫《多走一步》的著作,當中有關他讀書的經歷與掙扎,特別提到他較年長才讀書的心路歷程。激勵了當時的我,有勇氣重返校園。因為我已工作了五年,故再踏校園時比同班同學大上五至六年。感恩九龍三育中學的王頌恩校長給我一個重讀中五的機會,雖然那一年壓力的確不少,但因著楊牧谷牧師屬靈的餵養、學校老師的教導,以及目標清晰的我,終能考到超乎我想像的會考成績。

當放榜的那一天,我拿著成績單,真是興奮不已。那時任教中文的梁詠梅老師經過,她問:「呂宇俊同學,你有甚麼打算呀?」我跟她說:「Miss Leung, 我現在的成績,教育學院應該會取錄我的。」跟著她說:「你現在的成績,一定可以讀預科,不如你先完成預科,就算到時不能升讀大學,你也可以再報讀教育學院,但若能升讀大學,你將來的『選擇』會更多。」就是這樣,我聽了梁老師的建議,入讀預科,更考上了我的大學第一志願,香港浸會大學的宗教及哲學系,感恩,最終能以一級榮譽畢業。當時,我回母校探望老師,甫進校門,又再重遇梁老師,我立刻問:「Miss Leung,當年妳的一句說話,讓我有今天大學畢業的機會。今天,我又問妳,我已經有這個成績,可以成為老師吧!」誰知,她說:「呂宇俊,若你只是為著當教師而當教師,並沒有 PASSION 的話。那我建議你先讀碩士,再好好反思你的人生吧!」因著她的建議,入讀了中文大學的崇基神學組,三年後,順利取得研究院的「道學碩士」畢業。

雖然我畢業後,曾在教育界及商界工作,但神對我仍然不離不棄。因著自身的成長故事,大約八年前,有幸兩次跟隨〈恩雨之聲〉到北美不同教會參與佈道工作。其中一次是為期十九天的佈道旅程,最後一天,譚品立牧師跟我們一起感恩,因為整個旅程共有「九十九位朋友決志信主」。這當然是好消息,但我內心的回應是「那一隻呢?」

經過那兩次的北美佈道之旅,我再次和神禱告,求神給我一個全職事奉的機會。

感謝神的引領及安排,今天的我,已踏入牧會的第五個年頭,我的「牧職」的確是由神的引領與安排「編織」而成的。

織「牧跡」

一個牧者之所以成為「牧者」,除了有神的帶領外,相信亦要有弟兄姊妹一起同行,試問沒有羊的話,又何需牧者呢?過去幾年,與教會的弟兄姊妹的確經歷到神一次又一次的神蹟。

 

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作者第一次施行浸禮 

 

其中一次是有關我人生的第一次施行浸禮,因著我們教會沒有浸池,因著接受浸禮的弟兄行動不便,故以往借用的教會並不適用。結果,有位弟兄建議借用他的會所泳池,但他說有點難度,因為此屋苑既無「浸禮」的先例,早前泳池剛剛作了一次大清洗。我那時心想:「吓,我們還要幾個人穿著黑色浸袍浸在其中?管理委員會一定不批准吧!」上帝真是大能的上帝,在祂真的沒有難成的事。就這樣,我有幸第一次在偌大的泳池施行人生第一次浸禮,扶那位弟兄上水的那一刻的確是刻骨銘心、只有感謝。感謝神,透過一班弟兄姊妹,織進了我的「牧跡」生涯之中。

「一個人若有一百隻羊,其中一隻走迷了路,你們的意見如何?他豈不留下這九十九隻在山上,去找那隻迷路的羊嗎?」馬太福音十八12


(作者使命浸信會傳道)

 

      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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