奉我們的主耶穌基督的名，祝福您和您的家人。
我叫安敬謙（Ahmed Andrew），在一個穆斯林國家長大，但靠着上帝的恩典，如今我已不再是穆斯林，而是一位在香港遇見耶穌、相信祂的難民。
生於遜尼派穆斯林家庭，我年幼的生活非常艱困，家裡常面臨嚴重的財務困難，同時捲入政治和宗教鬥爭。父親作出了一個艱難的決定——讓我離開故鄉，尋求安全和更好的前途，並希望我在香港獲得難民身份來支持他們的生活。
來到這陌生的地方，我要面對各種不確定的情況。因為難以合法地找工作，我只好從事非法活動，最終流落街頭，並染上毒癮。當我向穆斯林社群求助，卻遭到拒絕。就在這段艱難的日子，我來到聖安德烈堂，有陌生人向我伸出仁慈之手，給我食物和衣服。也是在那裡，我第一次真實感受到上帝的憐憫，從此我開始讀聖經。
在這個城市裡，我得到許多基督徒的幫助，從他們身上深深感受到主那份真實而深刻的愛。如今，我在活水社區中心（Living Well Community Centre）參與主的事工，服侍本地少數族裔、尋求庇護者和難民。
基督身體的角色與我們的責任
在上帝給我們的使命當中，基督的身體有非常重要的角色，特別是關乎難民的課題時更是如此。在剛開始信主時，我深深被弟兄姊妹的愛心與憐憫感動。這些肢體關係對我的信仰成長非常關鍵，讓我明白成為這個群體一份子何以這樣重要。每一個人都有上帝給他的角色——有人成為上帝的手（實踐行動）；有人反映祂的心，（帶著憐憫同行）。
耶穌是一位了不起的施行神蹟者。祂為病人帶來醫治，令死人復活。在馬太福音廿五章35至40節中，祂教導我們如何對待那些我們不認識的人：「我餓了，你們給我吃；渴了，你們給我喝；我作客旅，你們留我住……」今天在香港，大約有15,000到17,000名尋求庇護的人和難民，他們在尋求希望和更光明的未來時，面臨著巨大困難和壓力。我們作為基督的身體，可以怎樣回應他們的需要？
我們的本地使命
許多基督徒熱心支持海外的宣教工作，但同時，我們也不能忽略身邊社區裡的人。無數難民長年活在絕望和無助之中，所得的資源往往非常有限。他們依靠國際社會服務社（ISS）的生活津貼過活——每名成年人每月只有港幣 1,500 元作為租金，以及 1,200 元的食物券；兒童得到的支援更少：每月 750 元租金和 600 元食物券。
試想置身這樣的處境，挑戰會有多大。要找到負擔得起的住房已經夠困難，更不用說為孩子購買牛奶、尿布、玩具和學校用品等基本生活必需。我們應該避免根據他們的難民身份來論斷他們，無論他們是為了尋求更好的經濟機會，還是逃避迫害。我們的責任是在他們需要的時候，伸出愛心與憐憫之手。
在路加福音十章36-37節裡，耶穌提出了這樣的問題：「你們認為這三個人中，哪一個是那落在強盜手中的人的鄰舍？」答案顯而易見：就是那位帶著憐憫來行動的人。我們願意成為這樣的鄰舍嗎？如果每一間在香港的教會都委身支持10到15名難民，我們將能夠改變生命，並重拾希望。香港大約有1,500間教會和各種非政府組織，我們是有能力帶來實際而深遠的改變的。我們預備好踏出這一步了嗎？
行動呼籲
如果我們變得安於現狀，很容易就會忘記自己作為基督身體的身份和託付。我們需要學習超越眼前的憂慮，接待那些在我們中間的陌生人。上帝吩咐我們愛鄰如己，正如馬太福音廿二章39節所言：「要愛你的鄰舍如同愛自己。」即使是看似微小的善行，也可以深深改變一個人的生命。我想起我仍作難民時，那位叫 Jeffrey Andrews 的基督徒弟兄，為我提供衣物和臨時住所，表達對我的關愛。
今天，我們如何能成為他人的支持？
藉著香港佑寧堂導師的牧養和引導，我獲資助到聖經學校受裝備，成為宣教士和勵志演說家。基督身體的愛與支持，徹底改變了我的人生。我們必須主動接觸難民和尋求庇護者，謙卑地了解他們具體的需要——例如為孩子提供獎學金、牙科治療和校服費用等等。我們還可以提供每月的經濟援助。在他們當中，有些是被逼迫的基督徒，已經在香港滯留了很多年。我們不必感到無助，與其覺得甚麼都做不到，不如教他們一些技能，提供教育裝備，並且為他們尋找在其他國家重新得到安置的機會。你又可以為他們做甚麼？
結論：我們使命的緊迫性
我們生活在一個美麗的城市，充滿多元。成千上萬的陌生人——不論是難民還是尋求庇護的——早已在我們當中，渴望得到支持和憐憫。上帝把我們放在這裡，是有祂的心意和目的。
我鼓勵大家踏出一小步，來幫助那些有需要的人。你可聯絡那些正在協助難民的教會和非政府組織，了解他們的生活，並採取實際行動。
透過禱告和祈求，我們可以來到上帝面前，求祂幫助。讓我們以謙卑的心，作為基督身體的一分份，謹記我們所信靠的上帝是公義又信實的。馬太福音七章22節提醒我們，要真誠而深思地活在上帝面前。
我們該成為用愛心與憐憫來事奉上帝的子民。正如耶穌在約翰福音十四章15-16節強調的：「你們若愛我，就必遵守我的命令……」我們不是耶穌，但奉祂的名義，我們可以依靠聖靈，以愛伸出援手。讓我們以信心踏出一步，去改變那些在掙扎中的生命。雅各書二章17節提醒我們：「信心若沒有行為，就是死的。」
最後，讓我們一起祈禱：
親愛的天父，感謝祢賜我們機會成為祢的兒女，跟隨我們的主耶穌基督。求祢幫助我們曉得如何幫助那些被社會遺棄的人。願我們在祢的愛中得著力量，成為耶穌在這個極需憐憫的世界裡，活出祢的心腸。
我奉主耶穌基督的名祈禱。阿們。
Embracing Compassion: A Call to Action for the Body of Christ
Ahmed Andrew
Greetings and blessings to you and your family in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
As a member of a Sunni Muslim family, I encountered significant obstacles during my early years. My family faced dire financial difficulties while being embroiled in political and religious struggles. My father made the difficult decision for me to leave my homeland in search of safety and a better future, aspiring to acquire refugee status in Hong Kong to support my family.
Arriving in an unfamiliar place, I was met with uncertainty. The challenge of finding employment led me towards illegal activities, ultimately resulting in homelessness and addiction. When I turned to the Muslim community for help, I was unfortunately rejected. It was during this difficult time that I found solace at St. Andrew's Church, where a stranger extended kindness by offering me food and clothing. It was here that I first experienced God's compassion, prompting me to begin reading the Bible.
My name is Andrew. I grew up in a Muslim country, but by the grace of God, I am now a former Muslim and a refugee who found faith in Jesus here in Hong Kong. I have been fortunate to be supported by many followers of Christ in this city and have felt His deep love. Today, I represent the ministry of our Lord, reaching out to ethnic minorities, asylum seekers, and refugees at the Living Well Community Centre.
The Role of the Body of Christ and Our Responsibilities
The body of Christ holds a crucial role in our mission, particularly regarding refugees. Early in my spiritual journey, I was deeply touched by the love and compassion I received from my brothers and sisters in Christ. These relationships have been fundamental to my faith development and have helped me grasp the importance of being a part of this community. Each person has a purpose—some act as God's hands, while others reflect His heart.
Jesus was a remarkable miracle worker, bringing healing to the sick and raising the dead. In Matthew 25:35-40, He guides us on how to treat those we do not know:
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in..."
In Hong Kong, there are around 15,000 to 17,000 asylum seekers and refugees who face significant hardships as they seek hope and a brighter future. How can we, as the body of Christ, address their needs?
Our Local Mission
While many Christians focus on outreach efforts abroad, we must not overlook those in our own communities. Countless refugees endure hopelessness and despair for years, often facing limited resources. They depend on the ISS for financial support, which offers only HKD 1,500 for rent and HKD 1,200 in food vouchers per adult. Support for children is even less: HKD 750 for rent and HKD 600 for food.
Consider how challenging it would be to navigate such circumstances. Finding affordable housing is tough enough, not to mention sourcing basic necessities for children like milk, diapers, toys, and school supplies. We should refrain from passing judgment on others based on their refugee status, whether they are seeking better economic opportunities or fleeing persecution. Our responsibility is to extend love and compassion to everyone during their times of need.
In Luke 10:36-37, Jesus poses the question:
"Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?"
The answer is evident: the one who acted with mercy. Will we be that neighbor? If each church in Hong Kong committed to supporting just 10 to 15 refugees, we could transform lives and restore hope. With approximately 1,500 churches and various NGOs in our city, we have the capacity to create a meaningful difference. Are we prepared to take that step?
A Call to Action
If we allow ourselves to become complacent, we risk forgetting our role as the body of Christ. We must look beyond our immediate concerns and welcome those who are strangers among us. God commands us to love our neighbors as ourselves, as noted in Matthew 22:39:
"Love your neighbor as yourself."
Even a single act of kindness can profoundly impact someone’s life. I recall my time as a refugee when a Christian brother named Jeffrey Andrews showed me love by providing clothes and shelter.
'How can we be that support for someone today?'
Through mentorship at Union Church Hong Kong, I was sponsored to attend Bible school, which eventually led me to become a missionary and motivational speaker. The love and support of the body of Christ changed my life dramatically.
We must reach out to refugees and asylum seekers, humbly inquiring about their needs—scholarships for children, dental treatments, and school uniforms. We can also provide monthly financial assistance. Among these individuals are persecuted Christians who have been trapped here for years. Rather than feel helpless, we can teach them skills, educate them, and sponsor some for resettlement elsewhere. What can you do to help?
Conclusion: The Urgency of Our Mission
We live in a beautiful city filled with diversity. Thousands of strangers, whether refugees or asylum seekers, are already here seeking support and compassion. God has placed us here for a purpose.
I encourage you to take small steps to help those in need. Reach out to churches and NGOs assisting refugees, learn more about their lives, and take meaningful action.
Through prayer and petition, we can go before God and ask for His help. Let us humbly represent ourselves as the body of Christ, remembering that our God is just and faithful. As stated in Matthew 7:22, we are reminded to live authentically and thoughtfully.
We must ensure that we are ministering to God’s people with love and compassion. As Jesus emphasized in John 14:15-16:
“If you love me, keep my commands...”
We are not Jesus, but in His name, we can rely on the Holy Spirit to reach out with love. Let us take steps of faith to change lives for those struggling. James 2:17 reminds us that:
“Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”
In closing, let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for this opportunity to be Your children, following our Lord Jesus Christ. Help us recognize how we can assist those abandoned by society. May we rise to the occasion, empowered by Your love, to be the hands and feet of Jesus in a world that desperately needs compassion.
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.
（作者為本地差會「香港前線福音」Hong Kong Frontline全職宣教伙伴。本文屬「與難民同行．難民不爛」系列，英文原文及翻譯由難民事工小組提供，小組由香港的基督教教會和機構組成，一直以來支援在港難民和免遣返聲請者在房屋、教育、心理、生活上的需要，幫助他們融入社會。）
