【双语灵修】福音：一个定义

马太福音 9:35-38

耶稣走遍各城各乡，在会堂里教训人，宣讲天国的福音，又医治各样的病症。 他看见许多的人，就怜悯他们，因为他们困苦流离，如同羊没有牧人一般。于是对门徒说：“要收的庄稼多，做工的人少。所以，你们当求庄稼的主打发工人出去收他的庄稼。

九月二日

福音：一个定义

“耶稣走遍各城各乡，… 宣讲天国的福音，又医治各样的病症。” - 太 9:35

当思想神伟大的使命时，我们首先把焦点放在福音这个词。我认为以下这个福音的定义，能够捕捉到这个好消息是何等伟大和奇妙：“福音是关于神的统治、恩典、慈爱，以及在基督里和藉着基督，来救赎和更新万物的好消息。”在我事奉的宣教机构中，这个定义是我们一切事工的基础。你不妨多用一点时间再读一遍，来帮助你明白这个定义。

我们可以在马太福音9章中，看到这个定义的实例。耶稣宣告和述说神的国已降临了的好消息：我们的神作王了！这个好消息不单是一个宣告，随着这个改变生命的信息而来的，就是能力的彰显。满有怜悯和慈爱的耶稣，医治“各样的病症”。除此以外，耶稣更期望看到祂的团队增长，把这个好消息带给一个极需要希望和爱的世界。

神怎样邀请你以崭新的方式，来回应这个好消息，并参与祂的使命呢？没有任何消息比得上耶稣的好消息，也没有任何呼召，比得上蒙召去与人分享这个好消息。“要收的庄稼多”（马太福音 9:37）。

祷告

主啊，我祈求我的生命能够高声宣扬祢的好消息。求祢继续在世界各地兴起工人，把祢带来生命的信息传到地极。阿们。

Matthew 9:35-38

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

GOSPEL: A DEFINITION

Jesus went through all the towns and villages . . . proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. —Matthew 9:35

The first word we want to focus on as we think about God’s big mission is gospel. Here is a definition of the gospel that I think captures just how big and amazing this good news is: “The gospel is the good news of God’s reign, grace, and love in and through Christ for the redemption and renewal of all things.” This definition shapes everything we do in the mission agency that I serve. Take a moment and read it again if that helps.

We see this definition at work here in Matthew 9. Jesus announces and proclaims the good news that God’s kingdom has arrived—our God reigns! This good news is not just an announcement; it comes with a powerful demonstration of this life-changing message. Filled with compassion and love, Jesus heals people of “every disease and sickness.” What’s more, Jesus longs to see his team multiply and bring this good news to a world that is desperate for hope and love.

How is God inviting you to respond to this message of good news in a fresh way and to join in his mission? There is no better news than the good news of Jesus. There is no better calling than to share this good news with others. “The harvest is plentiful” (Matthew 9:37).

Lord, I pray that my life will ring out with your good news. Continue to raise up people around the world to bring your message of life to the ends of the earth. Amen.