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轉眼間，我和家人從香港移居到多倫多，已經三年了。回望這段旅程，我深深體會到，這不僅是一場地理上的遷移，更是一段「召命人生」的操練與實踐。
在香港，我們的生活雖然忙碌，但節奏熟悉，環境穩定。然而，當神呼召我們踏上新的一頁，我的內心也曾掙扎：孩子的適應、事奉角色的轉變、語言與文化的挑戰……但我逐漸明白，神的呼召不是為了讓人停留在安逸中，而是邀請我們信靠祂，在未知中經歷祂的同在與信實。
初來乍到，我們面對文化衝擊、生活節奏的調整、身份重建的挑戰，以及在家庭、事奉與移民程序上的種種壓力與不確定。然而，神一直在關鍵時刻供應我們所需，引導我們一步一步走前面的路。雖曾懷疑自己是否能適應新的事奉環境，也曾在等待身份確認時感到無力，但神讓我學習退後、安靜、聆聽。祂提醒我，呼召從不改變，重要的是忠心與順服，讓我在新的環境中重新建立與弟兄姊妹的關係、重新學習在北美文化中牧養的智慧。祂不是只是把我們帶離香港，而是差派我們到多倫多，讓我們在這地繼續祂的使命。這三年，我們深深經歷到「出你入，耶和華要保護你，從今時直到永遠」的應許。
我想起英國牧者斯托得（John Stott）曾說，教會若要成為一個有生命力的群體，信徒必須在三方面有共同的委身：對基督的委身、對彼此的委身，以及對世界的委身。這正是召命人生的三重向度：
- 對基督的委身 —— 願意聆聽祂的聲音，順服祂的帶領，即使意味著離開熟悉的地方，走向未知的未來。
- 對彼此的委身 —— 在群體中學習建立真誠的關係、彼此相顧，成為神恩典的流通器皿。
- 對世界的委身 —— 將生命與福音的使命連結，在所到之處活出神國的價值與見證。
弟兄姊妹，我們的人生，是在回應神的呼召中前行？還是只是被生活推著走？我們每天都在忙碌與壓力中掙扎，工作、家庭、責任一層層堆疊，有時讓人疲於奔命。但神不是要我們只在「應付人生」中生存，而是呼召我們走一條「召命人生」的道路——活出祂對我們生命的心意與計劃。在這段旅程中，我一直堅守三個的信念：
- 永不嫌遲 (Never too late) —— 無論你正值青春、壯年，還是進入人生的黃金歲月，回應神的呼召永遠不嫌遲。摩西八十歲才開始帶領以色列人出埃及；亞伯拉罕在年老時才迎來應許的兒子。神看重的，不是你什麼時候開始，而是你是否願意回應。
- 永不停止相信 (Never stop believing) —— 在召命的道路上，難免會遇到困難、失望或掙扎，但我們不必靠自己勉強撐起一切。只要緊握神的應許，祂的恩典就必夠用，祂的能力也會在我們的軟弱中顯得完全。
- 永不說「不可能」 (Never say never) —— 因為我們所信的神，是那位使不可能變為可能的主。祂能翻轉環境、開出新路，也能更新我們的心志，使平凡的生命成為祂大能的見證。
弟兄姊妹，讓我們不要讓生活的壓力掩蓋了神的聲音，也不要讓現實的重擔拖慢了信心的腳步。今天就作一個選擇——走在召命的道路上：
不是最容易的一條路，卻是最有價值的路；
不是最平坦的一條路，卻是最有神同在的路。
願主堅固我們每一位，賜下信心與勇氣，讓我們在家庭、職場、教會與社區中，活出祂呼召我們去成就的使命與榮耀。
Three Years of Living a Calling-Driven Life
Time flies. It’s now been three years since my family and I moved from Hong Kong to Toronto. Looking back, I’ve come to realize this journey has been far more than just a geographical relocation — it’s been a profound exercise in living out a calling-driven life.
In Hong Kong, our lives were busy but familiar, steady, and rooted. Yet when God called us to step into a new chapter, I wrestled with many uncertainties: How would our son adjust? What would ministry look like? How would we navigate language and culture barriers? Slowly, I began to understand that God’s calling doesn’t lead us into comfort — it calls us to trust Him, and experience His presence and faithfulness amid the unknown.
When we first arrived, we faced culture shock, lifestyle adjustments, the challenge of rebuilding our identity, and pressures on many fronts — family, ministry, and the immigration process — all filled with uncertainty. Yet, time and again, God faithfully provided what we needed at just the right moments. He guided us step by step on this new path. There were moments when I doubted whether I could truly adapt to a new ministry context. There were seasons of weariness as we waited for our status to be confirmed. But through it all, God taught me to slow down, be still, and listen. He reminded me that His calling never changes — what matters is our faithfulness and obedience. In this new land, He has helped us rebuild relationships with brothers and sisters in Christ, and He is teaching me afresh how to shepherd within the North American context. God didn’t just move us out of Hong Kong; He sent us to Toronto — to continue His mission here. Over these past three years, we have deeply experienced the promise that “The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” .
I’m reminded of a powerful insight from the late John Stott, a beloved British pastor and theologian. He said that for the Church to truly be a living Church, Christians must share a threefold commitment: to Christ, to one another, and to the world. This, to me, is the framework of a calling-driven life:
- Commitment to Christ — A willingness to listen to His voice and follow His lead, even when it means stepping out of what’s familiar and into the unknown.
- Commitment to one another — Building genuine, caring relationships within the community of faith, becoming channels of God’s grace.
- Commitment to the world — Living out the Gospel wherever we are, bearing witness to the Kingdom of God through our lives and actions.
So, brothers and sisters, here’s the question: Are we moving through life simply reacting to circumstances, or are we responding to God’s call? Life piles on — work, family, responsibilities — and we often feel overwhelmed, simply trying to keep up. But God hasn’t called us just to survive in a reaction-driven life; He’s inviting us to walk a calling-driven life — one that aligns with His purpose and design for us.
Throughout this journey, I have held onto three core beliefs:
- Never too late — Whether you’re young, in mid-life, or in your golden years, it’s never too late to respond to God’s call. Moses was 80 when he led Israel out of Egypt. Abraham received the promised son in old age. God doesn’t look at when we start — He looks at whether we’re willing to follow.
- Never stop believing — The calling journey isn’t always smooth. There are setbacks, disappointments, and struggles. But we’re not called to carry it alone. Hold on to God’s promises. His grace is sufficient, and His power is made perfect in our weakness.
- Never say never — We worship the God of the impossible. He can transform situations, open new paths, and renew our hearts. He makes ordinary lives into extraordinary testimonies of His glory.
So don’t let life’s pressures drown out God’s voice. Don’t let burdens steal your joy or slow your faith. Today, make a choice — to walk the path of your calling:
It may not be the easiest road,
but it’s the one with the greatest purpose.
It may not be the smoothest path,
but it’s the one where God walks with you.
May the Lord strengthen each of us with faith and courage, so that in our families, workplaces, churches, and communities, we may live out the mission and glory He has called us to fulfill.