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【RESTART (Ctrl + Alt + Del)】「修己身篇」-- 走過20. 重啟21

 

相信大家也認同 2020 是很特別的一年。有誰能想像在一年前的今天,我們現在的生活模式會變成這樣?或許當時我們聽過很多關於這個病毒的 "謠傳",但始終遠在太平洋的另一端,仿佛離我們很遙遠。但當確診數字在全球上升成為日常,驚恐臨到每人當中,再加上不同的政治氣候,我聽見身旁最多人說的話是:「2020 快點過去吧! 」 但我心想 2020 的過去,2021 的來臨,真的代表現在的一切都會過去,重回我們疫情前的正常生活嗎?

相信 2020 給我們的學習功課是 - 不是所有東西都在你控制(Control) 範圍內。還記得 2020 年的 1 月中,正是我放年假的時候,在電台辛勞工作了整整一年,是時候「放大假」回港探望哥哥一家了。每年也很期待這個「充電」時刻,當然也希望和很久未見的親戚和老死(編者註:老朋友之意)敘敘舊,去不同的地方購物等等。但正所謂計劃追不上變化,回港後一星期疫情便開始轉變,後兩星期也困在哥哥的家裡! 心想:打工仔最注重的 Annual Leave,就這樣浪費掉嗎? 由於當時口罩很短缺,不想隨便浪費。每天的日常變成和家人一同上網「撲口罩」和購買日用物資等等 (但通常都不太成功)!

當時在溫哥華的弟兄姊妹和同事都說很同情我的經歷,但其實我想說是 - 雖然「天氣不似預期」,但我很感謝神給我這一段奇妙經歷。老實說,我跟姪女和姪子見面的次數,若以我每次回港的次數為一次的計算,真的一隻手的手指數量也數得盡。但今次的「困局」,使我可以和分別 4 歲和 1 歲多的他們天天玩樂,是我出乎意料外的嚮往。再加上疫情令哥哥和嫂嫂也留在家中工作,使原本預期不能多見的旅程變成天天互動,可算是神的恩典。或許很多事情都在你控制範圍以外,但你能在"以外"的事情找到神的恩典嗎? 放下 Control,細心觀察自己生命裡的人和事,或許能更加感受神的恩典。

而在控制範圍以外的另一個層面,便是尋求其他方法 Alternative。這基本上也是 2020 年活著的主題。試想想如果在教會和工作上不尋求改變,或許最終也會被自然淘汰。還記得疫情開始在溫哥華爆發的時候,教會也要閉門並停止實體的敬拜。教牧、同工、領袖和執事們都承受不少突如其來的壓力。 因為這沒有什麼經驗之談可言。感謝神給教會一班忠心的影音部弟兄姊妹不斷努力、改進,再加上事奉團隊的配合,讓我們這個Alternative (由最初的線上崇拜到現在的錄影崇拜) 可行。而團契小組只是停了一個月也變成了網上聚會。

 

Dj

 

我作為敬拜小組的領唱,2020 的事奉很有挑戰。因為社交距離的關係,除了和司他(編者註:教會司吉他)外,整年也只是和其他隊員合作過一次。在現場只對著事奉人員領唱,感覺也是怪怪的,但這都是必需的。而最近一次因為疫情數字高企而決定的錄影崇拜,感謝神能讓我在電台工作上學到的聲帶剪接混音技術,完完全全運用在製作敬拜的當中。而在自己工作上,因為一些變動而接觸了不同的崗位。例如多了一個關於動物的新節目等等。但對於一名沒有很多飼養寵物經驗的我來說,也只能努力地憑信心面對,現在這「新」節目也做了大半年了! 實行不同的 Alternatives 不一定會一帆風順,還可能碰很多的壁,而踏出你的 Comfort Zone (舒適圈) 也是必然。而當神呼召你行 Alternatives 的時候,你有信心神會像足印的故事和你一同經歷嗎?

我們都是小信的人,特別在一些不在我們控制範圍內的事情。或許很多人在 2020 覺得神很沉默,但我深信神是掌管所有的神。只是祂的時間不是我們預期的時間。當我們希望在 2021 Restart 的時候,我們需要 Delete 對神的疑惑。你有沒有想過神希望透過 2020 給你什麼功課? 或許當我們在混亂中好好停下來回顧並親近神,才能知道祂的美意。我相信這也是基督徒生命在世的大功課。

要常常喜樂,不住地禱告,凡事謝恩,因為這是 神在基督耶穌裏向你們所定的旨意。(帖前 5:16-18)

其實「2020 年快點過去吧! 」的中心思想是盼望,期望明天會更好。而你知道誰掌管明天嗎? 希望我們一同 RESTART:Ctrl+Alt+Del 走過20‧重啟21,讓身旁的人看見我們與神同行,與眾不同的生命,使更多人認識主耶穌基督!

 

(黎穎俊,加拿大中文電台節目監製、DJ。)

 

      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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