随走随传——回中国之旅随感（二）
太10:7：“随走随传，说：天国近了。”
一提到传福音，许多人脑海中首先浮现出的是种种障碍：该怎么开口？该从哪讲起？会不会被拒绝？事实上，传福音从不是复杂的神学讲座，不是高深的文字艺术，更不是机械性的工作任务。它是生命的自然流露，是灵性上的活人向死人传递生命的信息，是一个“找着食物的乞丐告诉另一个乞丐哪里可以找到食物”。福音，是我们甘心乐意地向人诉说：耶稣基督为罪人钉十字架、并从死里复活，为要拯救像你我这样无望的人。
今年暑假回国，我的传福音理念有四个字：“随走随传”（太10:7）。不是靠技巧，不是靠策略，而是凭信靠圣灵的引导、存祷告的心，随时随地与人分享基督。我发现，这种“随走随传”的实践，主要体现在三个层面：
一、为所遇的人祝福：关心，是福音的起点
曾听傅凯彬牧师挑战我们：“你们是否真的对人感兴趣？若你对人不感兴趣，那就该向神悔改。”这话我至今记得。确实，若我们不真心关心人，又怎能关心他/她是否得永生呢？
我已有八年没回中国了。从上海入境时，一位海关工作人员核对我的资料，我便亲切地与他攀谈：“你这份公务员工作挺不错啊！”他笑着回应：“我老婆是北方人，她家人一直觉得公务员挺稳定的。”离开前，我真诚地说了一句：“愿上帝赐福给你！”他愣了一下，随即回了句：“谢谢！”或许这是他人生中第一次，有人以“上帝”的名义为他祝福。谁会拒绝那来自上天的祝福呢？
在中国坐出租车是常有的事，我也很享受与司机师傅的交流。有的司机情绪低落，满腹牢骚；有的则乐观开朗，心中阳光。一次，我刚上车便像老朋友般地问：“你今天过得怎么样？”那位师傅爽朗地说：“特别好啊！开心是一天，不开心也是一天，干嘛不开心呢？”我立刻回应：“你的心态太好了，跟我们基督徒很像！我们常说：凡事感恩。希望你有机会去教会认识上帝！愿主耶稣赐福你！”
还有一次父亲节家人聚餐，场中有七位小朋友。我抓住时机带他们玩起“萝卜蹲”的游戏，最后还教他们齐声对在场所有父亲说：“父亲节快乐！愿耶稣赐福你们！”虽然当时在座的父亲们尚未信主，但那一刻，他们听见了“耶稣”这个名字，或许就在心中种下了福音的种子。耶稣的名字才是所有人真正蒙福的源头。
二、与人分享故事：讲出福音，让故事成桥梁
人人都喜欢听故事。5月31日早晨，我在哈尔滨宾馆大厅读经时，注意到一位年轻员工在值班。我心中默祷后便与他攀谈起来。他说自己20岁，我便从这个年龄展开话题：“二十年前我第一次来到哈尔滨时，你还只是个刚出生的小宝宝呢……”我的故事是铺垫，耶稣的故事是重点。
我讲到人生的方向与意义，向他介绍圣经如何指引我们的人生。我打开圣经，邀请他读一节经文：“你的话是我脚前的灯，是我路上的光”（诗119:105）。他好奇地走过来，大声读了出来。随后我讲述上帝的爱、人类的罪、以及耶稣的救恩，并说明每一个人都需要耶稣。当我问他是否愿意让我为他做一个祝福的祷告时，他有些迟疑，最终以“还不太了解”为由婉拒了，但他愿意加我微信，他的名字叫韩雨桐。
令我惊讶的是，一个在中国北方成长到20岁的年轻人，竟从未听过任何一位基督徒向他提起耶稣的名字。感恩的是，主让我成为他生命中第一个见证基督的人。我我为他祷告，求主继续差派第二个、第三个工人接续给他传讲，直到他归信基督。
三、领人归主：神动工，我们回应
此次回国最奇妙的果子之一，是莎莎师母的表哥决志信主。6月15日，家人聚餐时，莎莎的父亲突然说：“春海，今天是礼拜日，你跟大家讲讲信主的事吧！”我便顺势分享基督的福音，并述说自己的蒙恩见证。表哥听得很认真，还提出不少问题。他这些年学业、工作、身体都屡遭挫折，对人生也多了不少困惑。
第二个主日，我特意请弟兄姊妹在晨祷会中为表哥和大姑（表哥的妈妈）的得救代祷。主垂听祷告！主日清晨，大姑和表哥按时赴约，一起参加锦州市基督教堂的敬拜。聚会时我陪在他们身边，不住为他们的心祷告。当敬拜唱到“我们呼求你，阿爸父”时，表哥说：“不知为何，听了这歌，我想流泪，觉得有点尴尬。”我告诉他：“这是圣灵在感动你。你向神认罪、求耶稣掌管你的人生！”那天讲道的题目正是：“谁需要被拯救？”讲员提到“世人重今生，轻永生”时，表哥频频点头。散会后，我带他们去认识那间教会的牧师和教士，并建立起后续的牧养联系。
离开锦州前一天我与莎莎再次探访表哥。我再次清楚传讲救恩，邀请他全心归主，并挑战他除掉一切有形与无形的偶像。我对他说：“我们可以奉耶稣的名，今天就帮助你清除所有偶像，但决定权在你。”他沉默了一会儿，说：“让我再考虑考虑。” 我们临走前祷告，当祷告一结束，他突然说：“好吧，今天你们帮我清除这些偶像，我愿意全心跟随耶稣了！”随后他翻箱倒柜，找出了观音像、佛像、十几串念珠、十多本佛教书籍，装满了三大袋子。我为他们家做了洁净祷告，把这些偶像全数处理干净，投入“环境卫生箱”。这是一个新生命开始的记号，让我们持续为他的信仰成长守望祷告。
我们走到哪里，福音就要分享到哪里。传福音并非总意味着每次都能完整讲述四个属灵原则或讲完一篇布道。它可能只是一次简单的祝福、一段心灵的对话、一个生命的见证。重要的是，我们心中立定这个志向：凡遇见的人，若主感动我，就勇敢为主作见证。有些人，也许你为他撒种；有些人，也许你为他浇灌；一些人，也许主会让你亲眼见证他重生归主；还有一些人，你可以伴随他们在灵里一起成长、同做主的门徒。
福音的大使命不是留给少数“专业传道人”的，而是主托付给每一个信徒的。若我们每一个人都能“随走随传”，那福音传到“地极”的距离就不再遥远。弟兄姊妹， “随走随传”，分享福音，让我们行动起来，直到主再来——神荣耀的国度降临！
Proclaim As You Go:
Reflections on My Trip to China (II)
Matthew 10:7 “As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’”
When evangelism is mentioned, many people immediately think of various obstacles: How should I begin? Where should I start? What if I get rejected? In reality, sharing the gospel is not a complex theological lecture, nor is it a refined literary craft or a mechanical task to be completed. It is a natural outflow of life, a message of life from someone spiritually alive to those still dead in sin. It’s simply “one beggar telling another beggar where to find bread.” The gospel is our joyful declaration that Jesus Christ was crucified for sinners and rose from the dead, to save hopeless people like you and me.
During my trip back to China this summer, one phrase defined my principle for evangelism: “Proclaim as you go” (Matt. 10:7). Not relying on techniques or strategies but trusting the leading of the Holy Spirit and maintaining a prayerful heart, I sought to share Christ with people anytime and anywhere. I discovered that this “proclaim as you go” lifestyle took shape in three primary ways:
1. Blessing Those I Encounter: Care is the Starting Point of the Gospel
I once heard Pastor Fu Kaibin challenge us: “Are you truly interested in people? If not, you need to repent.” His words stayed with me. Indeed, if we do not genuinely care about people, how can we care whether they receive eternal life?
I hadn’t returned to China in eight years. Upon arriving in Shanghai, a custom officer checked my information. I chatted warmly with him: “This government job (Pinyin: Gongwuyuan) of yours is quite good, isn’t it?” He smiled and replied, “My wife is from the North. Her family always thought civil service jobs were stable.” Before leaving, I said sincerely, “May God bless you!” He was taken aback for a moment, then replied, “Thank you!” Perhaps that was the first time in his life someone had blessed him in the name of God. Who would refuse a blessing from above with a warm heart?
Taxis are a common means of travel in China, and I greatly enjoyed chatting with drivers. Some were discouraged and full of complaints; others were upbeat and cheerful. One time, as soon as I got in the car, I asked like an old friend, “How’s your day going?” The driver responded enthusiastically, “Great! “Whether you’re happy or not, it’s still a day — so why not be happy?” I replied, “What a great attitude—you remind me of us Christians! We often say: give thanks in all circumstances. I hope you’ll visit a church someday and get to know God! May the Lord Jesus bless you!”
Another time, during a family Father’s Day dinner, there were seven children present. I seized the opportunity to lead them in a game and eventually had them all say aloud to the fathers: “Happy Father’s Day! May Jesus bless you all!” Though none of the fathers were believers yet, they heard the name of Jesus at that moment. Perhaps the seed of the gospel was planted in their hearts. The name of Jesus is the true source of all blessing.
2. Sharing Stories: Let the Gospel Ride on the Bridge of Testimony
Everyone loves a good story. On the morning of May 31, while reading the Bible in the lobby of a hotel in Harbin, I noticed a young staff member on duty. After a silent prayer, I struck up a conversation with him. He told me he was 20 years old, so I used his age as a starting point: “The first time I came to Harbin was 20 years ago—you were just a new-born baby then…” My story was the setting while Jesus’ story was the focus.
I talked about life’s direction and meaning and shared how the Bible gives us guidance. I opened the Bible and invited him to read a verse: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105). He walked over curiously and read it aloud. I then spoke of God’s love, humanity’s sin, and Christ’s redemption, emphasizing that everyone needs Jesus. When I asked if I could pray a blessing for him, he hesitated and politely declined, saying he didn’t know much about it yet. But he did agree to add me on WeChat—his name is Han Yutong.
What surprised me was that this 20-year-old young man, raised in northern China, had never once heard a Christian talk to him about Jesus. I’m grateful that the Lord allowed me to be the first to witness to him. I continue to pray that the Lord will send a second and third messenger to share with him until he comes to faith in Christ.
3. Leading Others to Christ: When God Moves, We Respond
One of the most wonderful fruits of this trip was the conversion of Sister Shasha’s cousin. On June 15, during a family meal, Shasha’s father suddenly said, “Chunhai, it’s Sunday today—why don’t you share something about believing in Jesus?” I took the opportunity to present the gospel and shared my testimony. Her cousin listened intently and asked several questions. In recent years, he had faced setbacks in academics, work, and health, and was searching for deeper answers in life.
The following Sunday, I asked brothers and sisters to pray during morning prayer for the salvation of both him and his mother. The Lord answered our prayers! That Sunday morning, both his mother (Shasha’s aunt) and he arrived punctually at the Jinzhou Christian Church (a registered public church). I stayed with them during the service, praying silently for their hearts. When the congregation sang “We call out, Abba Father,” he said, “I don’t know why, but I feel like crying… it’s kind of embarrassing.” I told him, “That’s the Holy Spirit touching your heart. Confess your sins and ask Jesus to take charge of your life!” That day’s sermon was titled “Who Needs to Be Saved?” When the preacher said, “People value this life and neglect eternal life,” he nodded repeatedly. After the service, I introduced them to the church’s pastor and minister to ensure follow-up care.
The day before we left Jinzhou, Shasha and I visited him again. I shared the gospel clearly once more and invited him to fully commit to Christ, challenging him to remove all visible and invisible idols. I said, “We can help you clear them out today in Jesus’ name—but the decision is yours.” He was silent for a moment and said, “Let me think about it later.” Before we left, we prayed together. As soon as the prayer ended, he suddenly said, “Alright, today you can help me get rid of these idols — I’m ready to follow Jesus with all my heart!” He then began rummaging through his house, gathering up statues of Guanyin and Buddha, over a dozen prayer beads, and more than ten Buddhist books—three full bags in total. I prayed over their home for cleansing and disposed of all the idols in the public sanitation bin. That marked the beginning of a new life. Let us continue to intercede for his spiritual growth.
Wherever we go, the gospel should go with us. Evangelism doesn’t always mean delivering a full gospel outline or preaching a full sermon. Sometimes it’s a simple blessing, a heartfelt conversation, or a personal testimony. What matters is that we resolve in our hearts: Whenever the Lord prompts me, I will bear witness to Him. For some, you may be the one who sows; for others, the one who waters; and sometimes, the Lord will allow you to witness a new birth into His kingdom; and there are also people with whom you can grow together spiritually and walk as fellow disciples of the Lord.
The Great Commission was not given only to “professional preachers,” but to every believer. If each of us is willing to “proclaim as we go,” then the distance between here and “the ends of the earth” is no longer so far. Brothers and sisters, “proclaim as you go,” share the gospel—let us act, until the Lord returns and His glorious kingdom comes!