先知事工系列：一个忠心的仆人(雷蒙德 阿吉莱拉 Ray Aguilera)
Dedicated Man ：An explanation of the Ray Aguilera phenomenon,
忠心的仆人：关于雷蒙德·阿吉莱拉的奇迹
by Robert Thompson.* 罗伯特·汤普森
To understand Ray Aguilera, two key words must be defined. First, the definition of Dedicate: According to the American Heritage Dictionary, 1. To set apart for a special purpose. 2. To commit (oneself) fully; devote. 3. To inscribe (e.g. a book) to someone.
要了解雷蒙德·阿吉莱拉是怎样一个人，首先要定义两个关键词。第一是“忠心”这个词。根据《美国传统辞典》的解释，定义为：1. 为着一个特别的目的分别出来。2. 某人将自己全身心投入。3. 为某人题字（比如赠书）。
Secondly, the definition of Phenomenon: Again, according to the American Heritage Dictionary, 1. An occurrence or fact that can be perceived by the senses. 2. a. An unusual fact or occurrence. b. A person outstanding for an extreme quality or achievement.
第二个词是“奇迹”。仍然根据《美国传统辞典》的解释，定义为：1. 能够被感官感知到的现象或事实。2. 一个不寻常的事实或事件；拥有极其高尚的品格或极其卓越成就的人。
During the first three years of Ray’s “Journey” he encountered a multitude of obstacles, all of which he challenged and conquered, as his Christian walk strengthened with the knowledge that he was chosen for a very special purpose. Without formal bible training or any past theological interests, other than a desire to be a good Christian, Ray has accepted the greatest responsibility of his life. Criticism from leaders within the church, disbelief from friends and acquaintances, and his own insecurities as a human being have not deterred Ray from completing his task. As if these reasons were not enough, to deter Ray from his work, there were also constant battles and tests visited upon him from the Spiritual world. For Ray’s battles, on behalf of God, were with the devil, who never sleeps. (Eph. 6:12) Therefore Ray’s vigilance over these matters required weekly, daily, and hourly attention.
在雷蒙德最初三年的“旅程”中，他遇到了无数的困难，他都一一去面对和攻克，他信仰的道路越发坚定，因为他深知自己被拣选是为一个特别的目的。他没有经过正式的圣经培训，也没有对神学的任何兴趣，他只是渴望成为一个好的基督徒，因此他承担起了在他生命中最伟大的使命。他忍受了从教会领袖而来的批判，来自亲朋好友的质疑，经历了作为一个正常人的不安全感的侵袭，但这些都没有阻挠他完成使命。就算这些理由不足以阻碍他的作工，还有来自灵界各样的争战和试炼，也在持续不断地临到他。雷蒙德所遇到的争战，是为神的名的缘故，是直接与那永不停歇的魔鬼（弗6:12）对战。因此，对这些争战的警惕是每周，每天，甚至是每时每刻的。
Ray professes not to be a prophet, yet he receives prophecies. He understands not symbolism, yet he receives visions and symbols. He lacks biblical expertise, yet he is told to use the bible. He aspires not lofty rank within the church, yet he challenges those of authority and questionable repute. He detests radicalism and revolution, yet his work is radical and revolutionary in thought and design.
雷蒙德并没有自称是一个先知，但他领受预言。他不理解象征性的符号，但他领受各样异象和符号。他缺乏圣经方面专业的培训，但他被提醒要去使用圣经的话语。他并不渴望教会中崇高的地位，但他挑战了那些权威人士和他们可疑的名声。他反对激进主义和革命，但他的工作在想法和构思上是激进且革命性的。
Ray’s life appears complicated, troubled, and disturbed at times. Nevertheless, Ray has kept to his task and pursued goals given him by God: Write everything down; put it into a book form; and spread the word worldwide. Ray was told to do this and have unconditional faith in God’s ability to open doors and provide contacts to insure the successful completion of this powerful project.
雷蒙德的生活常常令人费解，充满麻烦，也经常被搅扰。尽管如此，雷蒙德仍然坚守神所赐给他的职份与目标：将神所说的一切写下来；以书的形式发送出去；将这些话语传遍全世界。雷蒙德被吩咐要这样做，并且无条件地相信神能够为此开门，为这个大能计划的成就而提供联系渠道。
Ray is a dedicated man. He is set apart from others, by God, for a special purpose. He is devoted and fully committed to his task. And, he has sacrificed all to write a book, not about God, but from God. This book is not about Ray’s life, his beliefs, or even his experiences. This book is about change; this book is about perceptions; this book is about getting back to God. Ray feels there is a disturbance in the church. He hopes this book will bring about change that will be positive for all Christians and non-Christians alike. More importantly, Ray wants to see change in the church.
雷蒙德是一个忠心的仆人。为着一个特别的目的，他被神分别出来。他全心全意地忠于他的使命。并且，他为写成一本书已经了献上了一切，这本书不是关于神，而是来自于神。这本书并非关于雷蒙德的生活、信仰甚至他自己的经历，这本书是关于改变，关于认知，关于回到神面前。雷蒙德感受到在教会中所发生的骚动不安，他希望这本书将会为所有基督徒和非基督徒带来积极的改变。更重要的是，雷蒙德渴望看见教会的更新。
Ray faces an uphill battle. He feels threatened and intimidated by leaders in the church because of what has been written. But it is precisely what has been written, and disseminated, that will bring the needed change. Force, violence, and radical actions will not be the catalyst for change. The written word, just the word of God, will be enough to bring universal change in the body.
雷蒙德面临的是一场艰苦的斗争。由于所写下的一切，他遭受着教会领袖的恐吓与威胁。但正是这些写下的话语被传播开，才会带来急需的变革。武装、暴力或是激进的行为无法促使改变，而这些写下的话语是神的话，它们将足以给身体（教会）带来整体性的翻转。
The greatest change in the church occurred in the 1500’s by a theologian named Martin Luther. He challenged the dogmatic practices of the Catholic Church. He was a prolific writer and charismatic speaker. The German people of the 1520’s would have violently revolted or turned to radical activities had Martin Luther suggested that course of action. However, Martin Luther wrote and published God’s word. The word of God was spread by individuals that networked and challenged the authority of the existing church. Martin Luther knew also that Satan could attack individuals, but when the work of God is being done, by spreading words, it is very distressing to the devil.
16世纪教会最伟大的变革是由一位叫马丁·路德的神学家发起的。他挑战了天主教教会所践行的教条主义。他是一个多产作家，也是个有恩膏的演说家。16世纪20年代，如果马丁·路德建议用暴力的方式去反抗，当时的德国人一定会转向激进的方式。然而，马丁·路德发布了神的话语，由大众传播开来，挑战了当时教会的权威。马丁·路德也知道撒旦会攻击个人，但当神的工作借着话语的传播成就时，对魔鬼就是重重的打击。
Ray Aguilera is not a theologian. Nevertheless, he is spreading the word of God just as he has been instructed. He is experiencing divine intervention through visions and occurrences. He records and documents every event in his own words and style. Ray is not a writer so he puts everything down as if he were conversing with a friend. Ray’s work is personal, not for commercial gain, and written for everyone, Christian and non-Christian alike.
雷蒙德·阿吉莱拉不是一个神学家。然而，他正照着神所指教方式传播神的话语。透过异象与事件，他经历着属灵的争战。他以他自己的言辞与风格，录下或记载每一个事件。雷蒙德不是一个作家，所以他记下一切的时候，似乎是在与一个朋友交谈。雷蒙德的工作是出于个人的，不是为商业谋利，却是写给每一个人的，包括基督徒与非基督徒。
Ray’s mission in life is simple: Get the word of God to everyone. Through his dedication he is accomplishing this very goal. It is phenomenal that Ray’s writings, although incomplete, are being read and distributed throughout the United States and abroad. Bits and pieces are scattered throughout the world. When this work is finished it will be available to everyone because it is the will of God that the word of God be read by all.
雷蒙德生命中的使命很简单：将神的话传递给每个人。他以他的忠心正逐步完成这个使命。奇妙的是，雷蒙德的预言尽管还没有写完，却已经在全美地区，甚至国外被传播开来，被广泛阅读。他预言中的零散片段已经在世界范围内传播。当这个工作成就时，每个人都可以读到，因为神的旨意就是要让人人都能读到。
* Robert Thompson is a Teacher/Historian who stated that the Lord gave him several dreams and restless nights and placed a burden to write this preface and to use scripture.
注：罗伯特·汤普森既是一名教师，也是一位历史学家。他声称主给了他一些异梦，好多个夜晚因此而无法安睡，他有负担和感动要透过引用经文，写这一篇前言。
先知雷蒙德阿吉莱拉（Ray aguilera）的网站： www.prophecy.org, www.prophecy.org.il （如果直接打不开，可以复制到浏览器打开）
