Grace 姐妹 / 2024-04-22 / English version (click here to read)
在近期传福音的过程中，我遇到了各样宗教背景的人，并和他们认真地分享，交谈和沟通，有很多美好的体会和见证。总的来说进展还算顺利，但从属灵的层面看也有不少争战，有时甚至还相当激烈。特别分享最近两次与撒旦教成员相遇的经历，可以帮助我们无论在传福音的过程中，还是在现实生活中提高警惕，警醒祷告，多有分辨，穿戴神所赐的全副军装，用神的智慧和力量抵挡魔鬼的伎俩，并且得胜有余。
三周前我象往常一样去超市传福音，突然映入我眼帘的是一个非常有吸引力的美国年轻女子，约莫25-30岁。她一头靓丽的乳白色头发倾泻到腰际，柔顺且有韧性，犹如滚滚的海浪。我觉得她很特别，就赶紧跟上。先是主动热情招呼她，介绍了我的姓名，夸赞了她的不凡气质。她也很有礼貌。当我开始介绍主耶稣的爱时，她迟疑了30秒，脸色突变，咬牙切齿地说：“你若知道我是谁，你绝不会再跟我讲话，我是撒旦教的人。” 说完立刻转身离去，没有给我任何回旋的时间。我头一回经历此事，当时愣住了，很快就大声回复她说：“耶稣仍然爱你。” 事后回味起来，想到还真有撒旦教，挺稀奇的，不过扼腕叹息一阵就过去了，对此没有在意。
上周我又传福音。因着内心的炽热和迫切分享主福音的冲动，也想营造更有利于轻松交谈的氛围，我经常主动招呼人，并自我介绍，以打消人们的疑虑。几个福音分享下来之后，我看到两个年轻且有活力的女孩，大概20岁左右。一身黑衣服，靓丽头发且貌美。现在回想起来，其中一位的衣服上似乎印有倒放的五角星图案，现在才知道是撒旦教标志。我就上前毛遂自荐，开始了关于耶稣的话题。她们的反应有些奇怪。其中一个足足盯了我两分钟。我正在纳闷，心想可能她们在思考我提的问题。寂静了片刻，有一个突然说：‘’我们是撒旦教的！”，就立刻转身离开。也没有给我机会。这次我接着说：“主耶稣仍然爱你们！” 心里却感到非常沉重，这些年轻漂亮的女孩不认识那全然美善的主，竟然把自己卖给撒旦，可悲可叹。同时也意识到这不是再次偶然的邂逅，而是感受到他们非常痛恨基督徒，也在实施行动，而且就在我们身边，在我们实际生活中，非常真实贴近。因为她们并没有马上离开超市，我当然也没有。没过多久又转到一起了，我就从另一个道口回避，开始寻求下一个交谈对象。
当我和别人谈论正酣之际，看到店主的爱人气急败坏地冲我而来。她声色俱厉地命令我马上停止分享福音。客户控告我让她们不舒服，她说不想惹麻烦，如果我再继续传福音，便叫警察来。当时第一感觉就是很惊讶，这种属灵的两军对垒战立刻打响了。魔鬼从来不心慈手软，你不抵挡牠，牠就来吞吃你。耶稣说他们无故地恨我，也会恨你们（约15：18）不要有任何与魔鬼妥协和好的幻想。一个花园若不种上果蔬，就会有杂草满地。我们若不传福音，这块土地就会被仇敌占据。仇敌当然不乐意我的福音工作，因为侵略了他们的主权。但我不想与人争吵，因为我们不是与属血气的争战，而是与那天空属灵的恶魔争战 （弗6:12）而且考虑到还要保留这个地方以后可以再来。据我所知，美国国土人权自由，我在其它超市都没有遇到这种情况，怎么会在这遇到这种情况呢？另外店主的气色充满了愤怒和恐惧，看来并不像是无中生有。我便答应了她，并告诉她我很喜欢这个店，每周也来买东西。过了约10分钟后，我又远远看到她，便走过去跟她再说这事，这时的她恢复了正常的交谈，我也分享了主的心意，她说她不想店里出事，因为我来传福音，已经使她已经失去了一些客户。我立刻说: “你不会失去的，因为真正祝福我们的是主。祂岂不会因为使用你的店面宣扬福音而祝福你吗？” 她也笑了。看起来气氛缓和了不少。
但事后回顾起来，这个控告者很有可能就是撒旦教的两个人。这是两个阵营的真实冲突，不是电影。黑与白不能相合，不要期望世界对我们好，也不要期望她们背后的撒旦能够回心转意。亲爱的弟兄姊妹们，我们要认清形势，清醒兴起，拿起武器，象尼希米一样，一手拿武器，一手作工（尼4:17）。在这末世的弯曲悖谬的动荡局势里，我们得象五个聪明的童女，开始预备好自己，才能等到主来的时候不至于哀哭切齿（太25:30）。
撒旦教随着主的即将再临而日益猖狂，极力破坏人类，抵挡上帝。据弟兄姊妹们在教会里的分享，撒旦教比往日更加黑暗，真实和活跃。我经历的只是一个应证而已。去年我在一个教会聚会时曾听牧师说，现在随着国际形势的转变，美国的各种黑暗势力比以前成倍增长，包括撒旦教，实施各种魔咒和邪恶，戕害人类生命，污染神所创造的美好世界。基督徒需要小心警醒，迫切祷告，更要相应神的呼召，刚强壮胆，广传福音，同时装备自己，依靠圣灵，成为能够被神数点打仗的基督精兵，迎接主的再来。
Face-to-face with Satanism
Sister Grace / 2024-04-22
As I have been spreading the Gospel, I have had the privilege of engaging with individuals from diverse religious backgrounds. My interactions have been meaningful and insightful, resulting in many positive experiences and testimonials. However, it has not been without its challenges, as I have had to contend with spiritual opposition, at times quite intense. I would like to share two recent encounters with Satanists, which serve as a reminder to remain vigilant, prayerful, and discerning, and to equip ourselves with the full armor of God. By doing so, we can resist the cunning tactics of the devil and draw on God’s wisdom and power, both in our evangelism efforts and in our everyday lives.
Three weeks ago I went to the supermarket as usual to preach the Gospel, and suddenly I saw a very attractive young American woman, about 25-30 years old. Her beautiful silky hair, soft and flexible, fell to her waist, like the rolling and gentle waves of the ocean. Feeling drawn to her, I approached her with warmth and introduced myself, complimenting her on her exceptional demeanor. She was polite in turn, but as I began to speak about the love of the Lord Jesus, her expression changed and she hesitated for about half a minute before declaring, through gritted teeth, that she was a Satanist and that I’d never speak to her again if I knew who she was. With that, she turned and left me standing there, feeling stunned and unsure of what to do. As a parting gesture, I called out to her that Jesus still loved her. Looking back on it now, I recall feeling perplexed by the revelation of Satanism, but ultimately letting the encounter pass with a resigned sigh.
Last week, I shared the Gospel with others. With a passionate heart and a desire to foster a comfortable environment for open conversation, I often greet and introduce myself to individuals to put them at ease. During one encounter, I met two young women who appeared to be in their 20s and dressed in black with striking features. In hindsight, one of them wore an upside-down pentagram, which I later learned is a Satanic symbol. I engaged them in conversation about Jesus, but their response was peculiar. One of them gazed at me for a couple of minutes, and then suddenly exclaimed, “We are taught by Satan! Leave now!” I was taken aback and responded by saying, “Jesus still loves you!” My heart was heavy as these young women were unaware of the goodness of the Lord and had chosen to follow Satan. Additionally, I sensed that their hostility towards Christians was genuine and that they were in close proximity to us in our daily lives. Despite their abrupt departure, I remained in the store and continued to seek out others to share the Gospel with.
During a conversation, the owner’s lover approached me in a rage and ordered me to stop sharing the Gospel immediately. The client accused me of making them uncomfortable and threatened to call the police if I continued preaching. I was surprised by this spiritual battle that had begun between us. The devil never relents, and if we don’t resist him, he will come and devour us. Jesus warned us that people would hate us for no reason, just as they hated Him (John 15:18). We must not have any illusions of reconciliation with the devil. If we don’t preach the Gospel, our land will be taken over by our enemies. Of course, the enemies don’t like my Gospel work because it invades their sovereignty. However, I don’t want to quarrel with men because we’re not fighting against flesh, but against the heavenly spiritual demon (Ephesians 6:12).
I was surprised that I encountered this situation in this particular store, as I’ve never experienced this at any other supermarkets. The shopkeeper’s face was full of anger and fear, and I could sense that something was not right. I assured her that I liked the store and did my weekly shopping there, and after about 10 minutes, I saw her from a distance again. I approached her to talk about it, and when we resumed normal conversation, I shared the Lord’s will with her. She expressed her concern about losing customers because of my Gospel work. I reassured her that the Lord would bless her for using her store to preach the Gospel.
Looking back, I realized that the accusers might have been Satanists. This was a real conflict between two camps and not just a movie. Black and white don’t mix, and we shouldn’t expect the world to be good to us. We should also not expect the Satan behind them to change his mind. We must recognize the situation, wake up, and take up arms in one hand and meanwhile work in the other hand like Nehemiah taught his people (Nehemiah 4:17). In the crooked and perverse turmoil of the last days, we must start preparing ourselves, just like the five wise virgins, so that we won’t weep and gnash our teeth when the Lord comes (Matthew 25:30).
There are concerns among some members of the church regarding the growth of Satanism and its potential impact on mankind, particularly with the impending return of the Lord. According to these individuals, Satanism has become increasingly prevalent and active. Personal experiences have reinforced these beliefs. During a church meeting, a pastor noted that the international situation has led to the multiplication of dark forces in the United States, including Satanism. These forces are said to be responsible for carrying out various spells and evils, taking human lives, and contaminating the world created by God. Christians are urged to remain vigilant, pray fervently, and answer God’s call with courage and strength. By spreading the Gospel and equipping themselves with the help of the Holy Spirit, they can become elite soldiers of Christ, ready to face any challenge and meet the Lord’s return.
