永恒的一瞥

我们生活在一个一切都感觉转瞬即逝的世界。人来人往，健康易逝，成功稍纵即逝。即使是我们最珍惜的时光也转瞬即逝。然而，在我们灵魂深处，我们渴望着更永恒的东西。某种不可动摇的东西。某种不会生锈、腐烂或消失的东西。对于耶稣的追随者来说，这并非一个模糊的希望，而是一个坚实的、用宝血赎回的承诺。启示录21:1-8拉开了最后一章的帷幕，向我们展现了与基督同在的永恒不仅是真实的，更是确定无疑的美好保证。

约翰在他的异象中写到了一个新天新地。他说，先前的天地已经过去了，海也不再有了。这不是诗歌。这是现实，正在来临的现实。我们所熟知的世界终有一天会被一个全新的世界所取代。不再有混乱，不再有分裂，不再有腐败。只有造物主亲手打造的完美。

接下来是一幅令人惊叹的画面：圣城新耶路撒冷从天而降，如同一位盛装打扮等候丈夫的新娘。上帝并不遥远。祂并非在永恒的边缘交叉双臂等候。不，祂要来与我们同住。这不仅仅是象征性的，而是完全的、实体的、永远的。“看哪！上帝的居所如今在人间，祂要与他们同住。他们要作祂的子民，神要亲自与他们同在，作他们的神。”

这就是永恒的心跳：上帝与我们同在。并非只是部分地与我们同在。祂不像耶稣在地上事奉时那样被肉身遮蔽。而是揭开荣耀的面纱。完美的团契。不可中断的亲密关系。你能想象吗？所有现在将我们与上帝隔绝的事物，我们的罪、我们的干扰、我们的疑惑，都将消失。被抹去。取而代之的是祂丰盛的同在。

这不仅仅是在心情不好的时候鼓励我们的美好想法。它是我们灵魂的锚。启示录21章清楚地告诉我们：“他要擦去他们一切的眼泪。不再有死亡，也不再有悲哀、哭号、疼痛。”这并非夸张，而是神圣的承诺。一切悲伤的根源，每一个让你内心呻吟的时刻，都将被消除。那位舍命的羔羊将亲手擦去你的眼泪。

这应许之所以如此有力，是因为它来自何方。“坐在宝座上的说：‘我将一切都更新了！’”这不是某个天使或先知在鼓励我们。这是坐在宝座上的那一位。阿拉法和俄梅戛。起初和终了。他没有说，我可能会更新一切。他说，我就是。这一切已经在进行中了。十字架开启了这一切。复活确保了这一切。现在，我们等待——不是带着恐惧，而是带着确信。

耶稣对口渴的人说：“我要从生命泉源白白赐水喝。”水是免费的，是全额付清的。不是赚来的，不是用我们的努力买来的，而是单单领受的。这就是恩典。对那些得胜的人——那些无论怎样都紧紧抓住基督，在艰难困苦中持守信仰的人，耶稣说：“他们要承受这一切，我要作他们的神，他们要作我的儿女。”这就是我们所倚靠的保证。

但这段经文也没有回避严峻的现实。它有一个警告。一个真正的警告。“惟有胆怯的、不信的、卑鄙的……他们的份就在烧着硫磺的火湖里。”我们不能忽视这一点。永恒不仅仅是天堂的喜乐——它也关乎上帝的公义。这使得十字架更加紧迫。因为耶稣来不仅仅是为了让我们现在过上更好的生活。他来是为了拯救我们脱离审判。祂承受了那烈火，承受了那震怒，好叫我们能饮于活水。

所以，问题很简单：你是否活得像这是真的一样？是否像这应许比你的下一口气更确定？因为它确实如此。不久的将来，天会打开，号角会吹响，君王会再来。在那一天的光明中，其他一切都会消失。所以，我们不要将生命浪费在那些即将消逝的事物上。让我们定睛注视那即将到来的圣城。让我们渴慕祂，信靠祂，并靠着祂的力量得胜。

因为那一天即将到来，我们将与那位爱我们至死，又使我们复活的主面对面。到那一天，一切牺牲都将值得。每一滴眼泪都将得到救赎。每一刻的信心都将在永恒中回响。这不仅仅是希望，更是确据。与基督同在的永恒不仅是可能的，更是应许，而且即将到来。

Dave Food, 20/07/2025

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Welcome to Runnymede Christian Fellowship, an Egham Church

Runnymede Christian Fellowship is a church based in Egham but serving a much larger geographical area. Those who call us home come from Egham, Virginia Water, Staines, Englefield Green, Egham Hythe, Pooley Green, Maidenhead, Heathrow, Slough, Ashford, Thorpe, Windsor, Woking and beyond.

Our church is a community of believers who regularly meet to share life and show God's love. We do this by encouraging and serving each other and the community. We believe in the power of prayer and are always happy to pray for you.

Church - What to expect

Our Sunday service is available to stream online at 11:00 a.m. You can join us on Livestream or via Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or X (Twitter).

The Sunday Service is now held at Strodes College, Strodes College Lane in Egham open to all, so if you would like to join us, please feel free to do so. If you have any questions, please call us on 01784 637010.

We run a physical Sunday School most weeks. If you would like your children to receive a weekly Sunday School teaching pack that you can do from home, please email us at admin@e-runnymede.co.uk so that we can send you the materials.

Church on Sunday at Strodes College, Egham

Our Sunday service starts at 11:00 a.m. and typically lasts about 90 minutes.

We start each service with lively worship with songs from around the world, followed by inspired Bible-based teaching. All our sermons are recorded and are available as a podcast after the service.

We have a monthly cycle of Sunday services, with our Communion Service being on the first Sunday of each month and an All-Age All-Nation Service on the second Sunday of each month. Our other Sunday services include Spirit-focused and teaching services.

We have consciously adopted being a blended church, that is, both for those online and face-to-face. You are welcome to join us on Livestream or via Facebook, Linkedin, YouTube, or X (Twitter), or you can catch up and watch the recordings later.

Joining us in person

Visiting a new and unfamiliar church for the first time can be intimidating, but we want to ensure you feel welcome and enjoy your time with us. A friendly face will be waiting to meet you at the entrance and welcome you.

Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for coffee and prayer. Our Sunday Service starts at 11:00 a.m. and typically runs for about 90 minutes, normally followed by tea and coffee.

Driving and Car Parking

Our Sunday Morning Service is now held at Strodes College, Strodes College Lane, Egham, TW20 9DR, which has plenty of Parking. Click on the link for directions to RCF.

We have plenty of parking spaces right outside the building. Spaces are reserved near the entrance for anyone with mobility problems (for those with a blue badge). Please let us know if you need to use one of these spaces, have any special needs, or require any assistance.

The car parking area is a public area, so please ensure that your children are under your control and that, for their safety, they do not run around in the car park.

Visiting with children?

Everyone is welcome at RCF. We encourage everyone, young and old, to join the service. We have Sunday School, which starts after worship and runs during the sermon for 30 to 40 minutes for children aged 4 to 12. On the second Sunday of each month, we have a shorter All-Aged All Nations Service, where the children stay for the worship and the sermon.

After Church

We chat over coffee and biscuits after church on the first, third and fourth Sundays. If you want to get more acquainted, why not join us for a Sunday lunch with some of our members? The meal is on us! Please contact us and let us know. We would love to share a meal and get to know you better!

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Any Questions?

If you have any questions, please review our FAQ page. Here, you’ll find answers to many common questions. If you still have questions or concerns, please contact us; we’d love to hear from you.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO RCF!!

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