Signs & Messages from God

来自神的迹象和信息

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In today’s modern world, advancements in technology have greatly facilitated communication with our families and friends compared to earlier times. From text messages and phone calls to platforms like WhatsApp, staying connected has become more convenient and accessible than ever before. 在当今的现代世界，与以前相比，技术的进步极大地促进了我们与家人和朋友的沟通。从短信和电话到 WhatsApp 等平台，保持联系变得比以往任何时候都更加方便和容易。

As Christians, we communicate with God through prayer. But have you ever wondered how God communicates with us? Well, it’s through various means such as visions, revelations, dreams, and prophecy that we receive spiritual guidance from Him. 作为基督徒，我们通过祷告与神沟通。但你有没有想过神是如何与我们沟通的？ 我们是通过异象、启示、异梦和预言等各种方式从祂那里得到属灵的指导。

How do we learn about this? Well, it’s all from the Bible, the word of God. Throughout the Old and New Testaments, we can read about numerous significant figures who received visions, revelations, dreams, and prophecies from God. 我们如何了解这一点？ 这一切都来自圣经，神的话语。 在整个旧约和新约中，我们可以读到许多重要人物从上帝那里得到异象、启示、异梦和预言。

What is the purpose? We can find out from the Bible, those signs sent by God to prophets, apostles, preachers, deacons with the purpose of guiding, encouraging, warning and edifying the church. 什么目的？ 我们从圣经中可以看到，神向先知、使徒、传道人、执事发出的神迹，目的是引导、鼓励、警告、造就教会。

Ephesians 3:3 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, 4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) 5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; 以弗所書 3:3 用啟示使我知道福音的奧秘、正如我以前略略寫過的。4 你們念了、就能曉得我深知基督的奧秘。5 這奧秘在以前的世代、沒有叫人知道、像如今藉著聖靈啟示他的聖使徒和先知一樣。

These verses refer to the revelation that Paul received from God concerning the mystery of Christ. Paul explains that this mystery was not fully known in previous times but has now been revealed to the apostles and prophets through the Holy Spirit. 这些经文指的是保罗从神所领受的关于基督奥秘的启示。 保罗解释说，这个奥秘在以前并没有被完全了解，但现在已经通过圣灵向使徒和先知启示了。

Let’s look the book of Proverbs 29:18 (Upper portion) Where there is no vision, the people perish: 我们来看看箴言书 29:18（上半段）沒有異象、〔或作默示〕民就放肆：

In the Old Testament, God often communicated with His people through visions, dreams, prophecies, and even by speaking directly to individuals to guide them and reveal His will. This verse highlights the importance of God’s communication, as without His guidance through visions, His people may perish due to lack of direction. 在旧约中，神经常通过异象、异梦、预言，甚至直接对个人说话来与他的子民沟通，以引导他们并揭示他的旨意。 这节经文强调了神沟通的重要性，因为如果没有祂通过异象的指导，祂的子民可能会因缺乏方向而灭亡。

For example, He spoke to Abraham, Moses, Samuel, Solomon and Daniel. 例如，他对亚伯拉罕、摩西、撒母耳、所罗门和但以理说话。

1. Abraham — Genesis 12:1–3 — “Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing.” To ask Abraham to go to an unknown land and He will pour His blessings to Abraham if he obeys. 亚伯拉罕 — 创世记 12:1–3 耶和華對亞伯蘭說、你要離開本地、本族、父家、往我所要指示你的地去。2 我必叫你成為大國．我必賜福給你、叫你的名為大、你也要叫別人得福。3 為你祝福的、我必賜福與他、那咒詛你的、我必咒詛他、地上的萬族都要因你得福。请亚伯拉罕去一个未知的地方，如果他服从，他就会祝福他。
2. Moses — Exodus 3:2–4 — “And the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed. And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt. And when the Lord saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I.” Here, God spoke to Moses from the burning bush to let him know that He is God who is speaking to Him. 摩西 — 出埃及记 3:2–4 — 耶和華的使者從荊棘裡火焰中向摩西顯現．摩西觀看、不料、荊棘被火燒著、卻沒有燒燬。3 摩西說、我要過去看這大異象、這荊棘為何沒有燒壞呢。4 耶和華神見他過去要看、就從荊棘裡呼叫說、摩西、摩西．他說、我在這裡。在这里，神在燃烧的荆棘中向摩西说话，让他知道他就是正在对他说话的神。
3. Samuel — 1 Samuel 3:4–10 — Here, God called to Samuel 3 times but he didn’t know and ran to Eli. Eli told Samuel to answer God when he hears him call again. When God called Samuel again, he answered in verse 10 Speak; for thy servant heareth. God reveals to Samuel that He is going to bring judgment upon the house of Eli the priest because of the sins of his sons. Samuel is hesitant to deliver this message to Eli, but Eli encourages him to speak the truth. 撒母耳 — 撒母耳上 3:4-10 — 在这里，神三次呼唤撒母耳，但他不知道，就跑到以利那里。 以利告诉撒母耳，当他再次听到神呼唤时，就回应神。 当神再次呼召撒母耳时，他在第 10 节回答说：“说吧！” 因为你的仆人听了。 神向撒母耳透露，他将因祭司以利儿子们的罪对他的家施行审判。 撒母耳犹豫是否要把这个信息传达给以利，但以利鼓励他说实话。
4. Solomon — 1 Kings 3:5–28 — God speaks to Solomon in a dream. After Solomon offered sacrifices at the high place in Gibeon, the Lord appeared to him in a dream at night. God tells Solomon to ask for whatever he wants, and Solomon requests wisdom to govern the people of Israel. In 1 Kings 3:16–28, there was a case where two women come to Solomon with a dispute over a baby. Solomon, in his wisdom, suggests cutting the baby in half to resolve the conflict. The true mother, out of love for her child, offers to give up the baby to the other woman to save its life. Solomon identifies the real mother based on her selfless act and gives the child to her. 所罗门 — 列王记上 3:5–28 神在梦中对所罗门说话。 所罗门在基遍丘坛献祭后，夜间耶和华在梦中向他显现。 神告诉所罗门无论他想要什么，所罗门都祈求智慧来治理以色列人民。 列王记上 3:16–28 记载了两个妇女因婴儿问题而来到所罗门面前的案例。 所罗门以他的智慧建议将婴儿切成两半来解决冲突。 真正的母亲出于对孩子的爱，提出将孩子交给另一个女人以挽救孩子的生命。 所罗门根据她的无私行为认出了真正的母亲，并将孩子交给她。
5. Daniel — Daniel Chapter 2 — King Nebuchadnezzar has a troubling dream that he demands his wise men, magicians, and astrologers to interpret. When they fail, the king orders the execution of all the wise men in Babylon, including Daniel and his friends. Through prayer, Daniel receives the interpretation of the dream that the king’s own wise men could not provide. God reveals the meaning of the dream to Daniel in verse 19, enabling him to explain the symbolism of the statue and its significance in terms of the future kingdoms. The king promotes Daniel and his friends to high positions in Babylon and they escaped death. 但以理 — 但以理书第二章 — 尼布甲尼撒国王做了一个令人不安的梦，他要求他的智者、魔术师和占星家来解释这个梦。 当他们失败时，国王下令处决巴比伦的所有智者，包括但以理和他的朋友。 通过祈祷，但以理得到了国王自己的智者无法提供的梦的解释。 神在第 19 节中向但以理揭示了这个梦的含义，使他能够解释雕像的象征意义及其对未来王国的意义。 国王将但以理和他的朋友提拔到巴比伦的高位，他们才逃过一死。

In the New Testament, God has also sent visions to the followings:

在新约中，神也向以下的人发出异象：

1. Joseph, husband of Mary — Matthew 1:20–21 — “But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.” The angel of the Lord appearing to Joseph in a dream, assuring him not to fear taking Mary as his wife because the child she carries is conceived by the Holy Spirit. Here explains that Mary will give birth to a son, and Joseph is instructed to name him Jesus because he will save his people from their sins. 约瑟，马利亚的丈夫 — 马太福音 1:20–21 正思念這事的時候、有主的使者向他夢中顯現、說、大衛的子孫約瑟、不要怕、只管娶過你的妻子馬利亞來．因他所懷的孕、是從聖靈來的。21 他將要生一個兒子．你要給他起名叫耶穌．因他要將自己的百姓從罪惡裡救出來。主的天使在梦中向约瑟显现，向约瑟保证不要害怕娶玛利亚为妻子，因为她所怀的孩子是由圣灵怀孕的。 这里解释说，玛丽将生一个儿子，约瑟夫被指示给他起名叫耶稣，因为他会将他的人民从罪恶中拯救出来。
2. Peter — Acts 10:9–16 — The meaning of this vision becomes clear when Peter later meets with Cornelius, a Roman centurion, and his household. In this vision, Peter realizes that just as he was initially hesitant to accept the unclean animals in the vision, he should not discriminate against Gentiles but should share the message of salvation with all people. 彼得 — 使徒行传 10:9–16 — 当彼得后来会见罗马百夫长哥尼流和他的家人时，这个异象的意义就变得清晰起来。 在这个异象中，彼得意识到，正如他最初犹豫是否接受异象中的不洁动物一样，他不应该歧视外邦人，而应该与所有人分享救恩的信息。
3. Paul — Acts 18:9–10 — “Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.” These verses recounts a moment when the Lord speaks to the apostle Paul in a vision. The Lord reassures Paul not to be afraid and to continue speaking boldly, for no one will harm him in Corinth because God is with him. This message from God to ensure Paul of God’s protection emboldens Paul to continue his ministry and preaching despite facing opposition and challenges. 保罗 — 使徒行传 18:9–10 — 夜間主在異象中對保羅說、不要怕、只管講、不要閉口。10 有我與你同在、必沒有人下手害你．因為在這城裡我有許多的百姓。这些章節讲述了主在异象中对使徒保罗说话的那一刻。主安慰保罗不要害怕，继续大胆地说话，因为没有人会在哥林多伤害他，因为神与他同在。神向保罗发出的这条信息确保保罗得到神的保护，这鼓励保罗继续他的事工和传道，尽管面临反对和挑战。

In the Old Testament, God consistently communicates with His chosen servants such as Abraham, Moses, Samuel, Solomon, and Daniel through visions, dreams, and prophecies to convey His will. 在旧约中，神始终通过异象、梦和预言与亚伯拉罕、摩西、撒母耳、所罗门和但以理等祂所拣选的仆人沟通，传达祂的旨意。

From Abraham’s encounters with God’s promises to Moses’ burning bush revelation and leadership guidance, from Samuel’s prophetic calling to anoint kings to Solomon’s wisdom bestowed in a dream, and from Daniel’s interpretation of dreams to reveal future events. These communications provided clear direction, wisdom, and empowerment for them to carry out God’s will in their respective roles. 从亚伯拉罕与神的应许相遇，到摩西燃烧荆棘的启示和领导指引，从撒母耳预言性的膏立君王，到所罗门在梦中赐予的智慧，从但以理对梦的解释揭示未来事件。 这些沟通为他们在各自的角色中执行神的旨意提供了明确的方向、智慧和力量。

In the new testament, Joseph receives prophetic dreams, an angel appears to Joseph, reassuring him to take Mary as his wife because the child she is carrying is conceived by the Holy Spirit. This verse highlights the divine origin and purpose of Jesus’ birth. 在新约中，约瑟收到了预言性的梦，一位天使向约瑟显现，让他放心地娶玛利亚为妻子，因为她所怀的孩子是由圣灵怀孕的。 这节经文强调了耶稣诞生的神圣起源和目的。

Peter experiences a vision of unclean animals and a divine message to accept all people into the Christian community, highlighting God’s inclusive love for all. Paul receives a comforting vision from God, assuring him of protection and encouragement in his mission to spread the gospel. 彼得经历了不洁动物的异象，并接受了接受所有人加入基督教团体的神圣信息，强调了神对所有人包容的爱。 保罗从神那里得到了令人安慰的异象，确保他在传播福音的使命中得到保护和鼓励。

Now, let’s just imagine, what would happened if all the mentioned here do not believe their visions, dreams, prophecy and revelations sent from God? 现在，让我们想象一下，如果这里提到的所有人都不相信他们的异象、异梦、预言和来自神的启示，会发生什么？

Would they be able to carry out the tasks in accordance to God’s will? 他们能按照神的旨意完成任务吗？

Would Bible even exist? Do you think we can receive God’s grace and have an opportunity to attain salvation? 圣经还会存在吗？ 你认为我们能得到神的恩典并有机会蒙拯救吗？

Would you and I even exist and sitting here today? 你和我今天还会存在并坐在这里吗？

No, I doubt none of that would happen if they don’t believe. 不，我怀疑如果他们不相信，这一切都不会发生。

It’s just the same today. What would happen if you do not believe your visions, dreams, revelations and prophecy God sent to you? 今天也一样。 如果你不相信神给你的异象、梦、启示和预言，会发生什么？

Of course, there are many deacons and believers who deny and reject these signs and messages because they fear that these experiences might be of satan origin and temptations fuelled by lust. Why so? 当然，有许多执事和信徒否认和拒绝这些迹象和信息，因为他们担心这些经历可能源于撒旦和情欲的诱惑。 为什么这样？

Let’s refer to the book of James 1:14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. The satan succeeds in tempting us because we have packs of wrong and fleshly desires. 让我们参考雅各书1:14 但各人被試探、乃是被自己的私慾牽引誘惑的。撒但成功地诱惑我们，是因为我们有许多错误的肉体欲望。

Let us also look into the book of 2 Corinthians 11:1–21. 我们来查考《哥林多后书》11:1–21。

Some deceitful leaders have misused verse 14 to justify rejecting and denying God’s signs and messages conveyed through visions, revelations, dreams, and prophecies, often due to their hidden agendas. They have misused this Bible verse to deceive the believers who received signs and messages in order to confuse them not to believe what they received from God. 一些欺骗性的领袖常常出于不可告人的目的，滥用第 14 节来为拒绝和否认上帝通过异象、启示、异梦和预言所传达的迹象和信息辩护。 他们滥用这节经文来欺骗那些接受神迹和信息的信徒，目的是迷惑他们，使他们不相信他们从神那里领受的一切。

Here, in verses 1–21, it’s been discussed that verse 14 reveals how satan can appear as an angel of light. This signifies that false prophets may masquerade as righteous servants to deceive others into trusting them. 这里，在第 1–21 节中，我们讨论了第 14 节揭示了撒旦如何以光明天使的身份出现。 这表明着假先知可能会伪装成正义的仆人来欺骗他人信任他们。

Paul warns the Corinthians believers in these verses about the dangers of false teachers who disguise themselves as servants of righteousness but they are actually the agents of deception and self-promotion. 保罗在这几节经文中警告哥林多人假教师的危险，他们伪装成公义的仆人，但实际上是欺骗和自我推销的代理人。

He contrasts the false teacher’s motives, which are driven by greed, self-interest, and deceit, with Paul’s own sincere and selfless commitment to serving the Lord and the church. Paul teaches us how to discern between the true and false teachers carefully. 他将假教师的动机（受贪婪、自利和欺骗所驱动）与保罗本人真诚无私地致力于事奉主和教会进行了对比。 保罗教导我们如何仔细辨别真假教师。

Let us read the book of Matthew 7:16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? If the plant does not produce grapes, it is not a grapevine. Or, it is diseased, according to Jesus in the following verse Matthew 7:17 Even so every good tree bringers forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringers forth evil fruit. 我们来看看马太福音7:16 憑著他們的果子、就可以認出他們來。荊棘上豈能摘葡萄呢．蒺藜裡豈能摘無花果呢。如果该植物不结出葡萄，那么它就不是葡萄树。 或者，根据耶稣在马太福音 7:17说，這樣、凡好樹都結好果子、惟獨壞樹結壞果子。

Jesus gave us example of false teachers, in the book of Matthew 23:27 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness. 28 Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity 耶稣在《马太福音》23:27–28 中给了我们假教师的例子 27 你們這假冒為善的文士和法利賽人有禍了．因為你們好像粉飾的墳墓、外面好看、裡面卻裝滿了死人的骨頭、和一切的污穢。28 你們也是如此、在人前、外面顯出公義來、裡面卻裝滿了假善和不法的事。

It’s very clear here, we can’t judge a self-proclaimed prophet or teacher by their outward appearance. Appearing smart, authoritative, moral, or “nice” does not mean what they say is true. 这里很清楚，我们不能通过外表来判断一个自称为先知或导师的人。 表现得聪明、权威、道德或“友善”并不意味着他们所说的是真的。

In fact, Jesus said in John 7:24 Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgement. When it comes to self-proclaimed teachers or prophets, that means looking at what comes from their teaching and from their lives. Do their actions match their teaching? Do they give care to others when nobody is watching? Are those who follow their teachings people of good reputation? Do they fit with what is known from Bible? 事实上，耶稣在约翰福音 7 章 24 节中说 不可按外貌斷定是非、總要按公平斷定是非。当谈到自称为教师或先知的人时，这意味着要审视他们的教导和生活中的内容。 他们的行为符合他们的教导吗？ 当没有人在场的时候，他们会关心别人吗？ 遵循其教义的人是有良好声誉的人吗？ 它们符合圣经中已知的内容吗？

Let’s ask ourselves, what is the purpose of us believing in God? Why Jesus has to come into this world to be sacrificed, suffered and be nailed on the cross? None other than He just want to save our souls and for us to have eternal life. 我们问问自己，我们信神的目的是什么？ 为什么耶稣来到这个世界上要被牺牲、受苦、被钉在十字架上？ 祂只是想拯救我们的灵魂，让我们获得永生。

If such, what makes you think that God allow satan create signs and messages to confuse and lead us astray from God, which eventually tempt us to sin? 1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. 如果是这样，是什么让你认为神允许撒旦创造迹象和信息来迷惑我们，让我们偏离神，最终引诱我们犯罪？ 哥林多前书 14:33 因為神不是叫人混亂、乃是叫人安靜。

1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: God tests us to strengthen our faith, but He never tempts us to sin. From the beginning, His intention has been to save us, and He has already cleansed us of our original sins through His sacrifice on the cross. As the Bible says in, James 1:13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: 彼得前书 4:12 親愛的弟兄阿、有火煉的試驗臨到你們、不要以為奇怪、（似乎是遭遇非常的事：神考验我们是为了增强我们的信心，但他从不引诱我们犯罪。 从一开始，他的目的就是要拯救我们，并且他已经通过他在十字架上的牺牲洗净了我们的原罪。 正如圣经雅各书 1:13中所说 人被試探、不可說、我是被 神試探．因為 神不能被惡試探、他也不試探人。

Prophet Joel has prophesied in Joel 2:28 “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions.” Prophet Joel is speaking about a future event where God promises to pour out His Spirit upon all flesh. He is prophesying about a time when God will empower people of all backgrounds, ages, and genders with His Spirit, enabling them to receive divine revelations, prophesy, dream dreams, and see visions. 先知约珥在约珥书 2:28 中预言以後、我要將我的靈澆灌凡有血氣的。你們的兒女要說預言。你們的老年人要作異夢。少年人要見異象。先知约珥正在谈论未来的事件，神应许将他的灵倾倒在凡有血气的人身上。他预言有一天神会用他的灵赋予所有背景、年龄和性别的人力量，使他们能够接受神圣的启示、预言、做梦、看到异象。

Let’s turn to the book of Acts 2:14–18

14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: 15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day. 16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; 17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: 18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:

让我们翻到使徒行传 2:14–18

14彼得和十一個使徒、站起、高聲說、猶太人、和一切住在耶路撒冷的人哪、這件事你們當知道、也當側耳聽我的話。15你們想這些人是醉了、其實不是醉了、因為時候剛到巳初。16這正是先知約珥所說的。17『 神說、在末後的日子、我要將我的靈澆灌凡有血氣的．你們的兒女要說預言．你們的少年人要見異象．老年人要作異夢．18 在那些日子、我要將我的靈澆灌我的僕人和使女、他們就要說預言。

Here explains that, Peter is speaking to the crowd on the day of Pentecost, explaining the phenomenon of the disciples speaking in other tongues after receiving the Holy Spirit. He quotes the prophecy from Joel to show the connection between the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on that day and the fulfillment of the prophetic promise made by Joel centuries earlier. By quoting Prophet Joel’s prophecy, Peter is emphasizing that what they are witnessing is a fulfillment of God’s plan and a continuation of His work throughout history. 这里解释说，彼得在五旬节那天向群众讲话，解释门徒受圣灵后说方言的现象。他引用约珥的预言来表明那天圣灵的浇灌与约珥几个世纪前预言应许的实现之间的联系。彼得引用先知约珥的预言，强调他们所见证的是神计划的实现以及他在整个历史中工作的延续。

Does God speak to us? Let’s check in the book of Acts 8:29 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. The Spirit of the Lord specifically instructs Philip to approach and join a chariot. This guidance leads Philip to the Ethiopian eunuch who is reading from the book of Isaiah. By following the prompting of the Spirit, Philip is able to engage with the eunuch, explain the Scriptures to him, and he got baptised. 神对我们说话吗？ 我们来读一下这本书：使徒行传 8:29 聖靈對腓利說、你去貼近那車走。主的灵特别指示腓利走近并登上战车。这个指引引导腓力找到了正在朗读《以赛亚书》的埃塞俄比亚太监。腓利跟随圣灵的提示，能够与太监接触，向他解释圣经，他就受了洗。

Acts 10:19 While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee. 使徒行传 10:19 彼得還思想那異象的時候、聖靈向他說、有三個人來找你。

This verse describes a moment when Peter is pondering a vision he had received from God, and then the Holy Spirit speaks to him, informing him that three men are looking for him. Peter receives a vision that challenges his understanding of the dietary laws and prepares him to share the Gospel with Gentiles. This verse tells us the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding and directing Peter to interact with the three men, who later lead him to the house of Cornelius, a Roman centurion. Only then, he understands his vision. 这章节描述了彼得正在沉思从神那里得到的异象，然后圣灵对他说话，告诉他有三个人正在寻找他。彼得收到的异象挑战了他对饮食法则的理解，并帮助他准备好与外邦人分享福音。这节经文告诉我们圣灵在引导彼得与这三个人互动方面的作用，后来他们带领他来到罗马百夫长哥尼流的家。 只有到那时，他才明白自己的愿景。

Acts 13:2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.使徒行传 13:2他們事奉主、禁食的時候、聖靈說、要為我分派巴拿巴和掃羅、去作我召他們所作的工。

The Holy Spirit specifically designates Barnabas and Saul (later known as the apostle Paul) for a special mission. The Holy Spirit’s directive to separate Barnabas and Saul sets in motion a series of events that lead to their missionary journeys and the spread of the Gospel to different regions. 圣灵特别指定巴拿巴和扫罗（后来称为使徒保罗）执行一项特殊使命。圣灵指示分开巴拿巴和扫罗，引发了一系列事件，导致他们的传教之旅以及福音向不同地区的传播。

Acts 16:6 Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,7 After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. 使徒行传 16:6 聖靈既然禁止他們在亞西亞講道、他們就經過弗呂家加拉太一帶地方。7 到了每西亞的邊界、他們想要往庇推尼去、耶穌的靈卻不許。

These verses describe Paul’s missionary journey and the guidance of the Holy Spirit in directing his movements. The Holy Spirit prevented Paul and his companions from preaching in certain regions, such as Asia and Bithynia, indicating that it was not yet the right time or place for their ministry. Even though Paul had plans and intentions for his missionary work, he submitted to the Spirit’s direction and followed where he was led by God. 这些经文描述了保罗的传教之旅以及圣灵对他行动的指引。圣灵阻止保罗和他的同伴在某些地区传道，例如亚细亚和庇推尼，这表明现在还不是他们传道的正确时间或地点。尽管保罗对他的传教工作有计划和意图，但他服从圣灵的指导并跟随神的引导。

Let’s turn to the book of Habakkuk 2:2 And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. God has instructed Habakkuk to write down his vision for others to learn. We are to share visions, dreams, revelations and prophecy we received. 让我们翻到哈巴谷书 2:2他對我說、將這默示明明的寫在版上、使讀的人容易讀。〔或作隨跑隨讀〕神指示哈巴谷写下他的异象供其他人学习。我们要分享我们收到的异象、梦想、启示和预言。

Let’s turn to the book of Job 33:14–18 says: “For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed; Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction, that he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man. He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.” Job emphasizes here on how God communicates with us through dreams and visions. God uses dreams and visions to guide and instruct His people, steering them away from destructive paths and protecting them from harm. 让我们翻到《约伯记》33:14–18，其中说道：14神說、一次、兩次、世人卻不理會。15 人躺在床上沉睡的時候 神就用夢、和夜間的異象、16 開通他們的耳朵、將當受的教訓印在他們心上、17 好叫人不從自己的謀算、不行驕傲的事．〔原文作將驕傲向人隱藏〕18 攔阻人不陷於坑裡、不死在刀下。约伯记在这里强调神如何通过梦和异象与我们沟通。 神使用梦和异象来引导和指导他的子民，引导他们远离破坏性的道路并保护他们免受伤害。

Lastly, 1 Corinthians 14:1 “Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.” This verse encourages believers to seek spiritual gifts, including the gift of prophecy, which can involve receiving visions and revelations from God. This verse underscore the value and significance of visions, dreams, and revelations as ways in which God communicates with His people and guides them in their faith and lives. 最后，哥林多前书 14:1 你們要追求愛、也要切慕屬靈的恩賜、其中更要羨慕的、是作先知講道。〔原文作是說預言下同〕这节经文鼓励信徒寻求属灵的恩赐，包括预言的恩赐，这可能涉及从神那里接受异象和启示。这节经文强调了异象、异梦和启示的价值和意义，它们是神与他的子民沟通并引导他们信仰和生活的方式。

Brothers and Sisters, let us all have pure faith and trust in God so that satan will flee from us. 弟兄姊妹们，让我们都对神有纯洁的信心和信赖，这样撒但就会离开我们了。

All Glory and Praises unto our Lord Jesus Christ. 一切荣耀和颂赞都归于我们的主耶稣基督。🙏🏻🩷