【双语灵修】这是异象IT’S THE VISION

马太福音 5:14-16

你们是世上的光。城造在山上，是不能隐藏的。 人点灯，不放在斗底下，是放在灯台上，就照亮一家的人。 你们的光也当这样照在人前，叫他们看见你们的好行为，便将荣耀归给你们在天上的父。

2月12日

这是异象

“你们的光也当这样照在人前，叫他们看见你们的好行为，便将荣耀归给你们在天上的父。” - 马太福音 5:16

我对某个教会2026年的异象宣言深感着迷：“帮助信徒在工作中、商业领域及日常互动中，活出基督般的价值观，在各自影响范围内成为基督的使者。”这不禁让我想像，若真如此，一座城市或社区将会呈现怎样的景象。

试想这样一群人：他们形形色色却都降服于主，经历蜕变而深爱神与他人。他们被这样的信念深深吸引—人生不在于自己，而全然在乎耶稣。他们被基督的故事和他对本地社区的心意，深深牵引。这群带来希望、施与恩典、敢于冒险、怀抱梦想的人，无论年长年少，都与所有接纳耶稣故事的人携手同行。他们扶持贫弱者，安慰被弃者，寻找失丧者。他们一同服侍、玩耍、敬拜、生活。因着神差遣他们，所在的城市或社区必将改变。神同样差遣了我们。

异象宣言有很多，但关键在于付诸行动。这意味着要在社区中成为分享耶稣之爱与福音的人，并为他人创造同样行善的机会。你的异象是什么？

祷告

亲爱的主啊，请帮助我们行动起来。愿我们成为和平之子，并找到方法帮助他人也能分享你的平安与福音。阿们。

Matthew 5:14-16

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12

IT’S THE VISION

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” —Matthew 5:16

I was intrigued by a church’s vision statement for 2026: “Empowering believers to embody Christlike values in their workplaces, businesses, and daily interactions, becoming ambassadors of Christ in every sphere of influence.” I couldn’t help imagining what a city or community could look like if that happened.

Imagine a ragtag collection of surrendered and transformed people who love God and others. They are mesmerized by the idea that their life is not so much about them but all about Jesus. They are transfixed by his story and his heart for their local community. They are hope bringers and grace givers, risk takers and dreamers, young and old. They link arms with anyone who embraces the story of Jesus. They empower the poor, strengthen the weak, comfort the outcast, and seek the lost. They serve together, play together, worship together, and live life together. Their city or community will change because God has sent them.

God has also sent us.

There are lots of vision statements, but the main thing is that action is required. This means becoming the people in our communities who share the love and good news of Jesus and finding opportunities for others to do the same.

What’s your vision?

Dear God, help us to move into action. Help us to become people of peace and to find ways to help others share your peace and good news too. Amen.