【用时间来聆听Take Time to Listen】

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用时间来聆听

你们中间若有缺少智慧的，应当求那厚赐与众人、也不斥责人的 神，主就必赐给他（雅各1:5）

亲爱的弟兄姊妹们，当你面对难题时，首要做的应该是向上帝求智慧。不是求金钱、能力、甚至是健康，而是求智慧。

上帝的智慧是全能钥匙，能够开启你生命里所有的门，也能把你的每一个失败转变为成功。所以，停止为你自认为需要的祈求上帝，浪费了你的祷告能力；而是你要开始多用时间来聆听上帝关于你的境况讲了什么。

如果之前你从未这样做过，那么事实上这正是你需要做的。

首先，你要将整个问题在上帝面前陈明。这样做并不是因为上帝不知道你所经受的，而是为了帮助你，使你能够获得更客观的角度来看你的问题。

我习惯于把我的问题跟父亲讲，很奇妙，我记得当我向他解释时，我就开始有不同的角度看这些问题了。我不仅得到了一个看问题的新角度，而且当我跟父亲讲时，父亲给出的观点也是我从未考虑到的。所以向上帝解释你的问题，一个重点一个重点地讲，这样能帮助你得到同样的效果。

其次：听从上帝之灵对你的劝告。你要特别注意，上帝透过祂写出的话讲了些什么，就是透过圣经。因为非常可能，你对问题的忧虑，在你心里阻塞了上帝的话语（马可福音4:18-19 还有那撒在荆棘里的，就是人听了道，后来有世上的思虑、钱财的迷惑和别样的私欲，进来把道挤住了，就不能结实）。如果真是这样，那么你需要回归圣经，让上帝的话语重入你心。然后，圣灵就会开始透过圣经来对你讲话。

当你聆听圣灵讲话时，必须保持一颗受教的心。也要准备好接受责备，若是必要的话。你要向上帝作决对坦诚的人，寻找你哪里犯了错，并为之向上帝认罪（悔改你的罪）。这样做是上帝所悦纳的，你犯的那些罪决不会使上帝感到惊讶，因为祂早就已经知道了。认罪，只会给你带来摆脱罪恶的机会。

最后，以上帝赐给你的智慧而行。抛开你自己的方式，惟独让上帝的方式主宰运作，你只是服从。如果你不这样做，那么极好的智慧不会给你带来任何益处。

抛开你自己的意念，今天就开始祷告寻求上帝的智慧。惟有寻求上帝的智慧，才能永久地解决你所面对的那些难题。而且你能够来到上帝跟前寻求祂的智慧，也实在是上帝所赐的最宝贵的恩赐。

箴言8:10-36

8:10 你们当受我的教训，不受白银。宁得知识，胜过黄金。  

8:11 因为智慧比珍珠更美，一切可喜爱的都不足与比较。  

8:12 我智慧以灵明为居所，又寻得知识和谋略。  

8:13 敬畏耶和华在乎恨恶邪恶，那骄傲、狂妄、并恶道，以及乖谬的口都为我所恨恶。  

8:14 我有谋略和真知识，我乃聪明、我有能力。  

8:15 帝王借我坐国位，君王借我定公平。  

8:16 王子和首领、世上一切的审判官，都是借我掌权。  

8:17 爱我的，我也爱他；恳切寻求我的，必寻得见。  

8:18 丰富尊荣在我，恒久的财并公义也在我。  

8:19 我的果实胜过黄金，强如精金；我的出产超乎高银。  

8:20 我在公义的道上走，在公平的路中行。

8:21 使爱我的承受货财，并充满他们的府库。  

8:22 在耶和华造化的起头、在太初创造万物之先，就有了我。  

8:23 从亘古、从太初未有世界以前，我已被立。  

8:24 没有深渊、没有大水的泉源，我已生出。  

8:25 大山未曾奠定、小山未有之先，我已生出。  

8:26 耶和华还没有创造大地和田野、并世上的土质，我已生出。  

8:27 祂立高天，我在那里；祂在渊面的周围画出圆圈，

8:28 上使穹苍坚硬，下使渊源稳固；  

8:29 为沧海定出界限，使水不越过他的命令，立定大地的根基。

8:30 那时，我在祂那里为工师，日日为祂所喜爱，常常在祂面前踊跃，  

8:31 踊跃在祂为人预备可住之地，也喜悦住在世人之间。  

8:32 众子阿，现在要听从我。因为谨守我道的，便为有福。  

8:33 要听教训，就得智慧，不可弃绝。  

8:34 听从我、日日在我门口仰望、在我门框旁边等候的，那人便为有福。  

8:35 因为寻得我的，就寻得生命，也必蒙耶和华的恩惠；

8:36 得罪我的，却害了自己的性命。恨恶我的，都喜爱死亡。  

Take Time to Listen

"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him."

(James 1:5)

Brothers and Sisters,

When you're facing a problem, the very first thing you should ask GOD for is wisdom. Not money. Not power. Not even healing. But wisdom.

GOD's wisdom is the key that will unlock every door in your life. It will turn your every failure into success. So, stop wasting your prayer power begging GOD for things you think you need and start spending time listening to what HE has to say about your situation.

If you've never tried that before, practically speaking, here's what you need to do.

First: Lay out the entire problem before the LORD, not because HE doesn't know what you're going through, but because laying it out helps you. It helps you see things from a more objective point of view.

I remember when I used to take my problems to my father. Somehow, when I was explaining them to him, they began to look different to me. I'd get a new perspective, and as I talked, he'd point out areas I hadn't considered yet. Explaining your problems to GOD, point by point, will help you accomplish the same thing.

Second: Listen for the SPIRIT of GOD to advise you. Pay particular attention to what HE says through the written WORD. Most likely, the care of your problem has choked the WORD of GOD right out of your heart (Mark 4: 18 Still others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; 19 but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful.). If so, you need to get the Bible and begin to put that WORD back in again. Then the HOLY SPIRIT will begin to speak to you through it.

As you're listening, be sure to remain teachable. Be ready to accept rebuke if necessary. Be very honest with GOD. Look for ways in which you've been wrong and confess them to HIM (repent of your sins). It's all right. Those sins won't come as any surprise to HIM. HE already knows about them. Confession just gives you the opportunity to get rid of them.

Third: Act on the wisdom GOD gives you. Let go of your own methods and put HIS methods into operation. Be obedient. If you don't, that wonderful wisdom won't do you any good at all.

As you pray today, set aside your own ideas and start seeking the wisdom of GOD. It's the only thing that can permanently solve the problems you've been facing. It's truly one of the most precious gifts GOD has to give.

Proverbs 8:10-36

10 Choose my instruction instead of silver,

     knowledge rather than choice gold,

11 for wisdom is more precious than rubies,

     and nothing you desire can compare with her.

12 “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence;

     I possess knowledge and discretion.

13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil;

     I hate pride and arrogance,

     evil behaviour and perverse speech.

14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine;

     I have insight, I have power.

15 By me kings reign

     and rulers issue decrees that are just;

16 by me princes govern,

     and nobles—all who rule on earth.

17 I love those who love me,

     and those who seek me find me.

18 With me are riches and honour,

     enduring wealth and prosperity.

19 My fruit is better than fine gold;

     what I yield surpasses choice silver.

20 I walk in the way of righteousness,

     along the paths of justice,

21 bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me

     and making their treasuries full.

22 “The LORD brought me forth as the first of his works,

     before his deeds of old;

23 I was formed long ages ago,

     at the very beginning, when the world came to be.

24 When there were no watery depths, I was given birth,

     when there were no springs overflowing with water;

25 before the mountains were settled in place,

     before the hills, I was given birth,

26 before he made the world or its fields

     or any of the dust of the earth.

27 I was there when he set the heavens in place,

     when he marked out the horizon on the face of the deep,

28 when he established the clouds above

     and fixed securely the fountains of the deep,

29 when he gave the sea its boundary

     so the waters would not overstep his command,

and when he marked out the foundations of the earth.

30     Then I was constantly at his side.

I was filled with delight day after day,

     rejoicing always in his presence,

31 rejoicing in his whole world

     and delighting in mankind.

32 “Now then, my children, listen to me;

     blessed are those who keep my ways.

33 Listen to my instruction and be wise;

     do not disregard it.

34 Blessed are those who listen to me,

     watching daily at my doors,

     waiting at my doorway.

35 For those who find me find life

     and receive favour from the LORD.

36 But those who fail to find me harm themselves;

     all who hate me love death.”

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上帝的呼召

主所爱的弟兄们哪，我们本该常为你们感谢 神。因为祂从起初拣选了你们，叫你们因信真道又被圣灵感动成为圣洁，能以得救。 神借我们所传的福音召你们到这地步，好得着我们主耶稣基督的荣光。所以弟兄们，你们要站立得稳。凡所领受的教训，不拘是我们口传的、是信上写的，都要坚守。但愿我们主耶稣基督和那爱我们、开恩将永远的安慰并美好的盼望赐给我们的父 神，安慰你们的心，并且在一切善行善言上坚固你们（帖撒罗尼迦后书2:13-17）

亲爱的弟兄姊妹们，或许你听过“上帝的呼召”这句话，但是你可能不知道准确的意思。上帝是一直在呼召人们，还是只在圣经时代呼召人们呢？祂只是在对特定的少数人讲这句话，还是在对每个人讲？虽然上帝没有用让人耳直接听到的声音来呼召，但是祂从未停止寻找祂的跟从者。

救恩的呼召---罪，在我们与上帝之间造成了阻隔。但是上帝却首先向我们伸出手来，透过基督的救赎而与我们建立关系。

成圣的呼召---一旦我们顺从上帝，祂就会呼召我们成圣或成为圣洁。这就意味着，祂使我们成为祂旨意中的一部分。但这并不代表我们得到了一个完美的生命，而是使我们决志要活出一个义和顺从的生命。虽然使我们成圣是上帝的作为，就是从你接受耶稣作为你的救主那一刻起，服从祂的话语、坚定持续信靠祂的教导，直至身体的死亡，但是也需要我们自己作出承诺。如果我们在这个过程中，选择不与上帝合作、不服从上帝，那就会阻挡我们无法长成有主耶稣的形象。

侍奉的呼召---上帝拣选服从祂的基督徒，在世上完成祂的工作。祂决定了我们每个人要去完成的任务，而我们的任务就是通过完成祂对我们的旨意来侍奉祂。

你会如何回应上帝各方面的呼召？记住，有一天我们所有人都要站在上帝跟前，为今生的所作所为交账。对上帝的声音习惯性地回应“不”的人，他的结局就是受亏损，但那些不为自己、而是为上帝而活的人，就会得到丰盛的赏赐。

The Call of GOD

2 Thessalonians 2: 13 But we should always give thanks to GOD for you, brethren beloved by the LORD, because GOD has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the SPIRIT and faith in the truth. 14 It was for this HE called you through our gospel, that you may gain the glory of our LORD JESUS CHRIST. 15 So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us. 16 Now may our LORD JESUS CHRIST HIMSELF and GOD our FATHER, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, 17 comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

You’ve probably heard the phrase “the call of GOD,” but maybe you don’t know exactly what it means. Is the LORD still calling people, or was that something HE did only in Bible times? Does HE speak only to a specific few or to everyone? Although HE may not use an audible voice, HE’s still in the business of seeking followers.

Called to Salvation—Because sin has created a barrier between us and GOD, HE first reaches out to establish a relationship with us by offering salvation through CHRIST.

Called to Sanctification—Once we have been reconciled to the LORD, HE then calls us to sanctification or holiness. This means that HE sets us apart for HIS purposes. It’s not a perfect life, but one that is bent toward righteousness and obedience. Although this is an act of GOD that begins at the moment you accept JESUS as your SAVIOR and obey HIS WORD and continues to trust HIS teachings until our physical death, it also requires a commitment from us. If we choose not to cooperate and obey the Lord in this process, our growth in Christlikeness will be hindered.

Called to Service—GOD has chosen to carry out HIS work in the world through those who are obedience. HE has determined the tasks HE wants each of us to do; our job is to serve HIM by accomplishing what HE’s planned for us.

How are you responding to the LORD’s various calls? Remember that someday we will all stand before HIM and give an account of our lives. Habitually saying no to HIS voice will result in loss, but those who have lived for HIM instead of themselves will be richly rewarded.

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基督的心

我们所领受的，并不是世上的灵，乃是从 神来的灵，叫我们能知道 神开恩赐给我们的事。并且我们讲说这些事，不是用人智慧所指教的言语，乃是用圣灵所指教的言语，将属灵的话解释属灵的事。然而属血气的人不领会 神圣灵的事，反倒以为愚拙，并且不能知道，因为这些事惟有属灵的人才能看透。属灵的人能看透万事，却没有一人能看透了他。谁曾知道主的心去教导他呢？但我们是有基督的心了（哥林多前书2:12-16）  

亲爱的弟兄姊妹们，你能够活出的最好的生命，就是造物主给你计划的生命。祂赐给真基督徒所需要的一切，使我们能够变得更有祂的形象，也能完成祂所计划要我们完成的。由于在这个过程中我们的思想方式极其重要，所以上帝赐给我们基督的心。现在，我们有资格想基督所想，并且能够以祂的角度来看待各种境况。

我们的思想能与上帝一致，这不可思议的能力是上帝在我们得到救恩的那一刻（就是我们承认，上帝差遣祂的儿子为我们偿还罪债的那一刻），所赐给我们的恩赐。然而，实行这个能力就是我们的责任。通常，我们来到基督跟前时，或多或少都已经设定好了思想模式。例如，一个孩子是在贬低声中长大的，那就会对他怎样看待自己、他能做成什么造成负面影响。并且世俗的体制也在不断地试探我们，好让我们符合它的模式，而撒旦设法在我们的思想里注入他的谎言。

如果我们要拥有上帝所希望我们拥有的丰盛生命，那么我们的旧思想，就是与上帝话语不一致的思想，必须被真理所取代。然后，就需要我们屏蔽那些每天都在炮轰我们的旧思想。当我们按照这样的进程与上帝合作，那么我们的生命就会被改变。

将你的思想、态度和信念对照圣经的教导，如果它们不符合圣经的教导，那么就拒绝这些思想模式，而是让与圣经真理一致的思想充满你。因为上帝赐予了真基督徒能够思想祂旨意的能力，那就让我们培养自己以基督的心为心。

The Mind of Christ

1 Corinthians 2:12 What we have received is not the spirit of the world, but the SPIRIT who is from GOD, so that we may understand what GOD has freely given us. 13 This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the SPIRIT, explaining spiritual realities with SPIRIT-taught words. 14 The person without the SPIRIT does not accept the things that come from the SPIRIT of GOD but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the SPIRIT. 15 The person with the SPIRIT makes judgments about all things, but such a person is not subject to merely human judgments, 16 for,“Who has known the mind of the LORD so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of CHRIST.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The best life you could possibly live is the one your CREATOR has designed for you. HE has given true believers everything they need to become more like HIM and to achieve all HE has planned for them. Since the way we think is vitally important in this process, the LORD has given us the mind of CHRIST. Now we have the capacity to think as HE does and to see situations from HIS perspective.

This marvellous ability to align our thoughts with HIS is a gift that we receive from GOD at the moment of salvation (the moment we acknowledge GOD sends HIS SON to pay for our sin debt). However, the practice of it is our responsibility. We all come to CHRIST with minds which are already “pre-programmed” to one degree or another. For example, a child who grows up hearing demeaning comments will probably incorporate them into his concept of who he is and what he can accomplish. Also, this world system is constantly attempting to fit us into its mould, and Satan tries to inject his lies into our thinking.

If we are to experience the abundant life the LORD wants us to have, old thoughts that do not agree with GOD’s WORD must be replaced with truth. Then we need to screen the ideas that bombard us each day. As we cooperate with GOD in this on- going process, our lives will be transformed.

Compare your thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs with biblical teachings. If they don’t match, reject those patterns of thinking, and fill your mind with corresponding truths from Scripture instead. Since the LORD has empowered true believers to think right, let’s cultivate the mind of CHRIST within us.