梦游圣经66本书

2025年2月8日

梦境：
我梦见一位大牧者，他将一个代表五饼二鱼的恩赐赏赐给一位小牧者，并托付他去喂养羊群。小牧者既感到被尊荣，又感到惶恐，不知自己微薄的能力如何能喂饱如此多的羊群。

经文：彼得前书 5:1-4

1. 我这作长老、作基督受苦的见证、同享后来所要显现之荣耀的，劝你们中间与我同作长老的人，
2. 务要牧养在你们中间神的群羊，按着神旨意照管他们。不是出于勉强，乃是出于甘心；也不是因为贪财，乃是出于乐意；
3. 也不是辖制所托付你们的，乃是作群羊的榜样。
4. 到了牧长显现的时候，你们必得那永不衰残的荣耀冠冕。

反思：
这个梦让我深刻体会到，神已经将恩赐赐给我们，但往往看起来微不足道。就像圣经里那个带着五饼二鱼的小男孩，他的食物在人眼中只是杯水车薪，但当他愿意交托在主手中，神就使之增多，喂饱了五千人。同样，神已将属灵的恩赐赐给我们——无论是智慧、能力、爱心，还是服侍的心志，关键在于我们是否愿意交托、使用，并凭信心去牧养神的羊群。

牧养的关键不在于我们的能力，而在于神的供应。彼得前书 5:2 提醒我们，要按着神的旨意照管群羊，乃是出于甘心，而非勉强；出于乐意，而非私利。或许我们会觉得自己不够聪明、不够有能力、不够圣洁，但神所呼召的，从来不是已经完全的人，而是那些愿意顺服、忠心的人。当我们愿意踏出信心的步伐，神就会使我们手中的“饼和鱼”不断增多，直到群羊得着满足。

应用：
我是否曾因自己的能力不足而害怕承担神的托付？
我是否愿意将自己的“微小”交托给神，让祂成就奇迹？
我是否在牧养他人时，以基督的心为心，甘心乐意服侍，而非出于私利或勉强？

总结：
神已赐我们恩赐和权柄去牧养群羊，最终的奖赏是永不衰残的荣耀冠冕。真正的牧者不是掌控者，而是服侍者，愿意牺牲、引导，将群羊带向基督。愿我们忠心完成神的托付！

The Little Shepherd’s Five Loaves and Two Fish

February 8, 2025

Dream:

I dreamed of a great shepherd who bestowed a gift representing five loaves and two fish upon a little shepherd and entrusted him with feeding the flock. The little shepherd felt both honored and fearful, uncertain how his limited ability could possibly feed so many sheep.

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4
1. To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed:
2. Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve;
3. Not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
4. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

Reflection:

This dream deeply impressed upon me that God has already given us gifts, though they may seem insignificant. Like the boy in the Bible who offered his five loaves and two fish, his offering appeared insufficient, but when placed in Jesus’ hands, it multiplied to feed five thousand people. Similarly, God has entrusted us with spiritual gifts—whether wisdom, ability, love, or a heart for service. The key is whether we are willing to entrust them to God, use them, and step out in faith to shepherd His flock.

Shepherding is not about our own abilities but about relying on God’s provision. 1 Peter 5:2 reminds us to care for the flock according to God’s will, not out of obligation but willingly, not for personal gain but with a willing heart. We may feel inadequate—lacking wisdom, ability, or holiness—but God does not call the perfect; He calls those who are willing and faithful. When we take steps of faith, God will multiply the “loaves and fish” in our hands until the flock is fully nourished.

Application:
• Have I ever hesitated to take on God’s calling due to feeling inadequate?
• Am I willing to entrust my “small” gifts to God and allow Him to work miracles?
• When shepherding others, do I serve with Christ’s heart, willingly and joyfully, rather than for personal gain or out of obligation?

Conclusion:

God has given us gifts and authority to shepherd His flock, and the ultimate reward is the unfading crown of glory. A true shepherd is not a ruler but a servant—one who sacrifices, guides, and leads the flock toward Christ. May we faithfully fulfill the mission God has entrusted to us!