救恩 Salvation

這幾天媽媽有時會把自己關在房間裏不出來，後來才知道她在為「家訊」寫稿，要把她得救的過程寫出來。看了她的見證，讓我回想起自2006年初起，我受了一位牧師的激勵，開始經常為媽媽的救恩禱告，向她積極地傳福音，到她決志信主的過程。感謝神的帶領，藉由不同的事情和弟兄姐妹感動她，應允了我的禱告，讓她願意全心相信接受主，在去年接受了堅信禮。受了我媽媽改變的鼓勵，我更堅定地相信禱告的力量，也下定決心開始要為我爸爸的救恩努力，相信神的應許絕對不會落空，爸爸一定會有信主的一天。

提摩太前書五章八節説「人若不看顧親屬，就是背了真道，比不信的人還不好，不看顧自己家裏的人，更是如此。」這句話雖然是指肉身生活上的需要，但是同樣也能應用到屬靈上的事情，願與弟兄姐妹共勉。

I noticed that mom stayed in her room a lot these days. Later on I found out she was busy writing an article for our church newsletter. She wanted to share with brothers and sisters about how she came to accept Jesus Christ. I was reminded by her testimony that in the beginning of 2006, a pastor challenged us during his sermon that we should pray for the salvation of our family and friends. Because of his encouragement, I decided to consistently pray for my mom. Thanks be to God! She accepted Christ and received "confirmation" ceremony (she was baptized at young age) last summer. I know that God answered my prayer. Encouraged by my mom's example, I have decided to start praying for my father. I know how powerful a prayer is, and I know my father will come to know Christ someday.

1 Timothy 5:8 says “If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” This mainly talks about physical care of one’s family, but can apply to spiritual needs as well. Let’s use this verse to encourage each other.