【帖前2:19-20】我们的盼望和喜乐并所夸的冠冕是什么呢？岂不是我们主耶稣来的时候，你们在他面前站立得住吗？因为你们就是我们的荣耀，我们的喜乐。【1The 2:19-20】For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Is it not you? Indeed, you are our glory and joy.

保罗心中所存最深的喜乐和盼望就是—他作为使徒，主借他所建立的教会，是否能在主耶稣再来的时候，能得到主的奖赏？The deepest joy and hope Paul held in his heart was this —as an apostle, would the church that the Lord built through him be a reward when Jesus returns?眼前的分离与患难相对那将来极重无比的荣耀就是至暂至轻（林后4:17），这让我心再次被深深触动。The current separation and suffering, compared with the eternal glory to come, were light and momentary (2 Corinthians 4:17) — and this touched my heart once again.

当保罗在大马士革的路上，遇见复活的主之后，保罗知道，所有属世的成功都会过去，唯有在基督里建立的生命，才能存到永远。When Paul met the risen Lord on the road to Damascus, he came to understand that all worldly success would one day pass away.
Only lives built in Christ would last forever. 他开始走上一条丢弃万事为粪土，单以得着耶稣基督为至宝的道路（腓3:8）。From that point on, he walked a path of counting everything else as loss, treating it all as rubbish so he could gain Christ (Philippians 3:8).以前看为尊贵有益的，身份、地位、头衔…在基督面前、在永恒里都毫无价值。What used to be of value to him—titles, roles, positions—meant nothing before Christ, nothing in the light of eternity.

“所夸的冠冕”，并不是指属世、人前的荣耀，而是指在基督面前能站立得住的属灵基业。保罗把信徒的生命，看作他在主面前最大的奖赏。The “crown in which he glories” didn’t mean fame or success before others—but a spiritual legacy that could stand before Christ. Paul saw the lives of believers as his greatest reward before God.这提醒我反思：我所追求的夸口，究竟是什么？This really challenges me to ask: What am I aiming for when I boast? 是被人看见、被人肯定，还是看到信徒走上十字架道路，被掳的得释放，被囚的出监牢，生命被翻转，成为有权能、践踏仇敌的大能勇士，处处能荣神益人？Do I want to be seen, affirmed, praised—or do I long to see lives transformed—captives set free, prisoners released, people raised up as courageous, Spirit-filled believers who glorify God and bless others?

主啊，感谢你把保罗和无数属灵前辈，放在我前面为我榜样。Lord, thank You for putting Paul and so many spiritual fathers and mothers before me as examples.不光自己每一天瞄准基督为标杆，凡事跟基督对版。It’s not just about keeping Christ as my goal each day, but about making sure everything aligns with Him.不管自己是教会的牧师、传道人还是小组长…自己行真理，还要带领自己所负责、所牧养的肢体一起追求，效法基督的死，得着基督复活的权能和生命。Whether I’m a pastor, a preacher, or leading a small group—I’m called to walk in the truth and lead those I shepherd to do the same—to share in Christ’s death, and to live in the power of His resurrection.在地上打过美好的仗，就知道那将来荣耀的冠冕已经为我们存留（提后4:7-8）。Having fought the good fight here on earth, we can be sure that the crown of glory is already prepared for us (2 Timothy 4:7–8).

主啊，愿保罗对主你的忠心成为我的呼召：无论是生是死，都让耶稣基督在我里面照常显大。十字架是我永远荣耀。愿我在你眼中被看为忠心的人，使你因我得安慰、得喜乐。Lord, may Paul’s faithfulness to You become my own calling—that whether by life or death, Christ would be clearly seen in me. The cross will be my lasting glory. May I be counted faithful in Your eyes, so that You are filled with joy because of me.

到那日，我不光自己来到你面前得荣耀，而是带着一队，与你一同受苦、效法你、与你同死、同复活的儿子、你得胜的军队、站在你面前领奖，使你这位元帅得着当得的荣耀。And on that day—may I not come before You alone to receive the crown, but bring with me a company of sons and daughters— those who’ve suffered with You, followed You, died and risen with You—Your victorious army, standing before You to receive the reward, so You, our Commander and King, may receive the glory You deserve.

（郭牧师Pastor Guo）