A Call for Radical Surrender完全降伏于祂的呼召
Author: Sis Christine Seow
God calls His children to a radical life of joy-filled, countercultural, and complete surrender to Him.
When we follow Jesus, our own pleasures and comfort are no longer the highest goal. Jesus leads us to assume the humble position of a child who finds delight in His presence and truest fulfillment in Him.
Jesus removes idols from our hearts so that we can love Him more than money, status, pleasures, beauty, career, and social position. When we value what Jesus values and love what He loves, the right things matter most. Where He leads us is the best place to go.
Radical Rewards for following Jesus
Jesus offered 3 great promises to encourage those who follow Him:
First, Jesus promised future rewards for all believers.
New Testament passages promise that God’s children will reign with Jesus when He returns and establishes His Kingdom. Revelation describes the future glorious home for all God’s children.
Secondly, Jesus promised that God rewards costly obedience with His Blessings. Those who sacrifice possessions, relationships, and social standings for the Gospel’s sake will receive hundredfold blessings.
Thirdly, Jesus promised eternal life for all who follow Him. No sacrifice can earn this blessing, it is God’s gift.
God’s children surrender to Him and seek His countercultural kingdom values. Those who love and surrender to Jesus increasingly see their values shift to the treasures of eternity. Human hearts are transformed by His power to love people and give up passing pleasures for the sake of following Jesus.
文:萧玉清姐妹
翻译:王佩瑾师母
神叫祂的子民活出一种充满喜悦，反文化的生活，并完全降伏于祂。当我们跟随耶稣时，自身的快乐与舒适，已不再是人生中最大的目标。耶稣带领我们来到神的面前，让我们像个孩子般在神里面找到真正的喜悦和满足。
耶稣将我们心里的偶像去除，使我们能爱祂多过于爱金钱、地位、快乐、美貌、事业和社会地位。当我们懂得珍惜神所珍惜的，爱祂所爱的，那么对的事在我们眼里就成为最重要的了。神带领我们去的地方就是最好的地方。
跟随耶稣的回报
对于跟随耶稣的人，神有三大应许：
第一. 耶稣对所有信徒应许了未来的奖赏
新约里的经文里应许了神的儿女，在耶稣再来建立祂的国度时，将与祂一起掌权。启示录里详细描述了神的子民，那充满荣耀的未来家园。
第二. 耶稣应许了上帝会用他的祝福奖励信徒们昂贵的顺从。
那些为了福音牺牲了财产，感情，和社会地位的信徒将会获得百倍地祝福。
第三. 耶稣应许了凡是跟随祂的人将获得永生。这是无论多少牺牲都换不到的祝福，因为这是上帝赐给我们的礼物。
上帝的子民降伏于祂并追求祂反文化的国度价值观。那些爱耶稣并降伏于祂的人会发现他们所珍惜的，慢慢地转向永恒的宝藏。人心正因为祂爱世人的大能而转变，使他们能够为了追随耶稣而放弃那些短暂的快乐。