Humble Jørn
Dexu Xia
I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. Ephesians 1:16
They didn’t think Jørn, a tenant farming the land, would amount to much. Yet despite his weak vision and other physical limitations, he poured himself out for those in his village in Norway, praying the many nights when his pain kept him awake. In prayer he’d move from house to house, naming each person individually, even the children he hadn’t yet met. People loved his gentle spirit and would seek his wisdom and advice. If he couldn’t help them practically, they’d still feel blessed when they left, having received his love. And when Jørn died, his funeral was the biggest ever in that community, even though he had no family there. His prayers blossomed and brought forth fruit beyond what he could have imagined.
This humble man followed in the example of the apostle Paul, who loved those he served and prayed for them while confined. He wrote to those in Ephesus while he was likely imprisoned in Rome, praying that God would give them “the Spirit of wisdom and revelation” and that the eyes of their hearts would be “enlightened” (Ephesians 1:17–18). He yearned that they would know Jesus and live with love and unity through the power of the Spirit.
Jørn and the apostle Paul poured themselves out to God, committing those they loved and served to Him in prayer. May we consider their examples in how we love and serve others today. By: Amy Boucher Pye
Who do you know who’s a gentle prayer warrior? How does that person reflect Christ’s heart?
Jesus, You served others and put their needs first. Please help me to love and serve You joyfully each day.
谦卑服事
为你们不住地感谢上帝，祷告的时候，常提到你们。—以弗所书1章16节
谁也没想到佃农卓恩能有什么作为，因为他的视力很差，而且还有其他方面的疾病。但他在无数个因疼痛而难以入睡的夜晚，竭力为他居住的挪威小村庄里的每个家庭祷告。在祷告中，他会为每个家庭的成员逐个提名祈求，甚至包括那些素未谋面的孩子们。村民们都喜欢他温和的性格，也会来寻求他明智的看法和建议。即使卓恩无法提供实际的帮助，人们在离开卓恩家的时候，都会因他的关怀而备受祝福。尽管在那个村庄里，卓恩举目无亲，但在他离世时，人们为他举办了当地有史以来规模最大的的葬礼。他的祷告结出许多美好的果实，超乎他的想像。
谦卑的卓恩效法使徒保罗的榜样。保罗爱他所服事的人，并在自己被囚期间为他们祷告。当保罗写信给以弗所的信徒时，他应该是被监禁于罗马，但他祈求上帝赐给这些信徒“智慧和启示的灵”，并“照明”他们心中的眼睛（以弗所书1章17-18节）。保罗期望他们能认识耶稣，并透过圣灵的大能活出爱与合一。
卓恩和使徒保罗向上帝倾诉，藉着祷告将他们所爱的人、所服事的人交托给上帝。愿我们能以他们为榜样，想想今天要如何去关爱和服事他人。
作者： 潘艾梅
你知道谁是温柔的祷告勇士？
他如何反映了基督的心？
耶稣，祢服事人，并以他们的需求为优先。
请帮助我每天都能爱祢、喜乐地服事祢