【記者韓蕓婧綜合報導】美國總統川普於十月2日在推特上宣布,他與妻子梅蘭妮亞(Melania Trump)雙雙感染新冠肺炎後,許多基督教領袖呼籲美國人民同心為此代禱,4日甚至發起為川普夫婦禱告會。
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 5, 2020
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 5, 2020
美多位重要牧者呼籲代禱
撒瑪利亞後援會(Samaritan’s Purse)暨葛理翰佈道團(Billy Graham Evangelistic Association)會長葛福臨牧師(Franklin Graham)2日在臉書轉述川普總統確診的消息,並請求大家和他一樣,特別為川普夫婦禱告,盼其儘快康復。隨後,葛福臨牧師又在4日推文說:
「據悉接下來的48小時,是川普總統從新冠肺炎康復的最關鍵時刻!我呼籲所有人能持續向神禱告,求神的恩手能施加在川普總統、這個國家上。我們也為他親愛的妻子梅蘭妮亞.川普(Melania Trump),以及所有受新冠肺炎折磨的人禱告。」
It was said that the next 48 hrs are the most critical as @POTUS recovers from coronavirus. I would urge everyone to continue to pray that God’s hand would be on him—and on this nation. Also pray for his dear wife, @FLOTUS Melania Trump, and all those suffering from this virus. — Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) October 3, 2020
豐收基督徒團契教會(Harvest Christian Fellowship)主任牧師勞格理(Greg Laurie)2日也在臉書轉貼川普總統宣布染疫的推文,並呼籲所有人一起禱告呼求上帝的介入,醫治川普夫婦。於今日,他再次轉貼川普宣布自己病情好轉的推特說,「這就是禱告的力量!」
This is an answer to prayer! Praying for your complete and quick recovery,@realDonaldTrump https://t.co/DmreCNAFlk — Greg Laurie (@greglaurie) October 5, 2020
基督教領袖貝絲.摩爾(Beth Moore)也推文寫道,「當2日一早要起床時,看到川普總統夫婦確診的新聞,我就立刻為總統及夫人向神禱告。這是不分黨派,這是基督徒的事,上帝啊!求祢幫助我們度過這段艱難時期!」
Reached for my phone early this morning to see if it was time to get up and saw the news about President Trump and First Lady Melania testing positive for COVID. Immediately went to my face in prayer. This is not partisan. This is Christian. God, help us in these difficult days. — Beth Moore (@BethMooreLPM) October 2, 2020
強尼、摩爾牧師(Rev.Johnnie Moore)也為川普夫婦祈禱,並發文鼓勵。他寫道:「總統先生,你氣色看起來不錯;我們知道,你清楚這點。也感謝上帝降下許多神蹟在這個「世界上最偉大的國家」!願上帝祝福你!請你大放寬心!當你這樣做時,我們也會盡一份心力。」
Looking great, Mr. President! We know you’ve got this! Thankful too for those “many miracles coming down from God” in this “the greatest country in the world!”God bless you! Rest easy! We’ll do our part while you do! https://t.co/JzHhfsRrY0 — Rev. Johnnie Moore ن (@JohnnieM) October 4, 2020
曾任西雅圖牧師的世界麵包組織(Bread for the World)負責人尤金.喬(Eugene Cho)牧師在推特上大聲呼籲:「讓我們放下黨派政治,真心高舉總統和第一夫人,為他們禱告。我們也祈禱更多人認真看待疫情,希望我們也能鼓舞更多在我們的國家和全世界受疫情影響的人。求主憐憫我們!」
May we put aside partisan politics and genuinely lift up the President and FLOTUS in prayer. Pray that many might be compelled to take this pandemic more seriously. May we also lift up so many in our nation and world that have been impacted by the pandemic. Lord, in your mercy. https://t.co/IKI9QQdQCw — Eugene Cho (@EugeneCho) October 2, 2020
麥克林聖經教會(McLean Bible Church)主任牧師暨福音聯盟(The Gospel Coalition)編輯喬.卡特(Joe Carter)引用保羅在提摩太前書二章1-2節所說——「我勸你,第一要為萬人懇求、禱告、代求、祝謝;為君王和一切在位的,也該如此,使我們可以敬虔、端正、平安無事的度日。」勸勉大家,為川普夫婦以及所有遭受疫情苦難的人祈禱。
As Paul wrote, “[I] urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions…” (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Please pray for President Trump, the First Lady, and all people who are suffering because of COVID-19.
— Joe Carter (@joecarter) October 2, 2020
福音派基督教政治評論家和聖經預言小說作者喬爾·C·羅森堡(Joel C. Rosenberg)也藉著聖經的教導說,基督徒要為君王和所有在上位者禱告。他分享自己與數百萬名福音派基督徒一起為川普夫婦禱告,求主的大能儘快醫治他們,並保護他們免受傷害。他同時請大家也一起為今日所有在上位的領導人禱告!
The Bible commands believers to “pray for kings and all those in authority” — I join millions of Evangelicals in praying for President @realDonaldTrump and for the First Lady for the Lord to quickly heal them and protect them from harm. Praying for all our leaders today, as well. https://t.co/i3kFffimbR — Joel C. Rosenberg (@JoelCRosenberg) October 2, 2020
禱告戰士為川普行走禱告
「我知道有一個名字比COVID、CORONA、SARS更偉大,那就是耶穌基督!」美國西班牙裔基督徒領袖會議(National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference)拉丁分會副主席托尼.蘇亞雷斯(Tony Suarez)牧師推文奉主耶穌基督的名宣告,川普總統與第一夫人必得醫治!「總統先生,好好休息、祝你康復!期盼在即將到來的競選活動能再看到您!」
Mr. President, @POTUS
I know a name greater than covid, corona, or sars, it’s the name of Jesus and I pray healing in that wonderful name over you and the first lady. Rest and get well sir. See you back on the campaign trail soon. Blessings and continued prayers! — Tony Suarez (@revtonysuarez) October 2, 2020
除了多位基督徒領袖為川普祈禱之外,許多基督徒也在這時刻關注川普的病情,並發起了各式各樣的禱告活動。有一群禱告戰士於十月4日,舉起美國國旗繞行於川普接受治療的華特里德國家軍事醫學中心(Walter Reed National Military Madical Center)行走禱告,並唱起〈奇異恩典〉(Amazing Grace),為川普夫婦祝福。
Great energy for the recovery of President @realDonaldTrump at Walter Reed hospital! #ampFW #Election2020 #ElectionSecurity #ElectionProtection pic.twitter.com/EZoMPBf7mf — FreedomWorks (@FreedomWorks) October 4, 2020
為此,川普在推特轉發遊行視頻,表示萬分感謝。當天,川普還短暫離開醫院,坐在車內向守在醫院外的支持者揮手。
牧者發起「呼喚祈禱勇士」禱告會
同樣在4日這一天,多位跨宗派基督教領袖也聯合發起「呼籲祈禱」(Call to Prayer)禱告會,由川普的媳婦拉拉.川普(Lala Trump)擔任禱告會主持人。參與的牧者包括信仰與機會倡議中心(Center for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives)特別顧問寶拉.懷特牧師(Pastor Paula White-Cain)、福音派牧師珍特澤.富蘭克林(Pastor Jentezen Franklin)、宣教士暨五旬節派主教小哈利.傑克遜(Harry R. Jackson Jr.)、基督國王教堂主任牧師拉米羅.佩納(Pastor Ramiro Pena)等牧者。他們用直播的方式帶領信眾為川普夫婦祈禱,並宣告耶穌基督執掌王權。
基督徒托尼.普爾(Tony Paul)在推特上為總統川普獻唱〈這就是美國〉(This is Amarica)這首歌,並寫道:「我們的禱告與你同在,我們知道你們都會度過這次難關,因為這就是美國!」該視頻獲得超過15萬人觀看。
(更新:美東時間5日傍晚出院返回白宮,在推特發布一段1分半左右的視頻,並稱這次染疫後對新冠肺炎了解更多,強調「不要讓病毒主宰你的生活,不要害怕病毒。」勞格理牧師當天轉推川普的推文,並寫道:「這就是禱告的回應!」但稍後,他也宣布自己確診。)
根據國家高速網路與計算中心統計,截至5日下午3時,新冠肺炎全球確診人數高達3538萬8157例、104萬1537人死亡,其中最大疫區美國,累計共763萬6185人感染,造成21萬4609人死亡,請代禱。
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