不可能之道

“不可能”这个词总能让我们止步不前。它听起来像是最终的定论，不可动摇，而且权威十足。它所传递的自信，甚至会让最坚韧的领袖或最虔诚的信徒都感到畏惧。然而，圣经始终将“不可能”视为一种邀请，而非界限。它邀请我们超越人类的局限，重新发现真正的力量、目标和信仰的源泉。

耶稣在马太福音19章26节的话语常被引用，却很少有人真正领会。当祂说“在神凡事都能”时，祂并非在提供一句激励人心的口号。祂是在挑战一种根深蒂固的观念：我们的经验、资源或资历才是衡量我们能力的最终标准。在领导力、职业和信仰中，我们常常先评估可行性，再评估顺服。“不可能”揭示了这种习惯。它让我们看清，我们的信心究竟是源于神的能力，还是源于我们自身的才干。

耶利米对此有着深刻的理解。身处国家危机和个人迷茫之中，他宣告：在神，没有难成的事。这并非天真的乐观，而是一种基于上帝作为创造者属性的深思熟虑的信仰行为。当我们忘记上帝是谁时，不可能之事便显得无比巨大；当我们记起上帝是谁时，不可能之事便开始回归其应有的规模。

新约延续了这一主题，但更侧重于个人层面。保罗在腓立比书4:13中的宣告常被断章取义，然而，这番话并非出于安逸，而是源于一种受限的处境。在基督里的力量并非源于无限的选择，而是源于忠信的忍耐。不可能之事并非总能被消除；有时，我们只能忍受。信仰并非否定现实，而是拒绝让现实占据最终的定论。

希伯来书11章通过重新定义信仰本身，重构了整个讨论。信仰并非一厢情愿的想法或宗教上的虚张声势，而是对所盼望之事的信心，以及对未见之事的确据。对于那些习惯于依赖数据、预测和证据的领导者而言，这番话语或许令人感到不适。然而，即使是最严谨的分析学科，最终也离不开假设。信心坦然承认自身的假设，并将之建立在上帝而非自身之上。

重要的是，希伯来书11:6提醒我们，信心并非可有可无。没有信心，就无法讨上帝的喜悦。这句话应该让我们感到不安。它表明，上帝主要看重的并非我们的成就、策略或结果，而是我们的信靠。看似不可能的事，却成了考验我们信心的试炼场，而非能力的试炼场。

保罗在罗马书12:3中补充了必要的纠正，敦促我们以清醒的判断力看待自己。信心并非傲慢。相信上帝能成就看似不可能的事，并不意味着否认自身的局限或夸大自身的作用。它意味着理解上帝所赐予的信心的尺度，并负责任地管理它。谦卑与信心并非对立，而是相辅相成。

罗马书10:17将我们引向成长这一实际问题。信心源于聆听基督的道。换句话说，信心是需要培养的，而非凭空捏造的。如果我们的内心叙事主要受恐惧、媒体或过往失败的影响，那么“不可能的事”总是会让我们感到难以承受。但如果我们的内心叙事被神的话语所塑造，那么“不可能的事”就成为信仰得以成长的契机。

这让我们想到圣经中最真诚的祷告之一，见于马可福音9章24节：“我信，但我信不足，求主帮助。” 这并非自相矛盾，而是一种坦白。它承认信仰与怀疑常常并存。神似乎并不介意这种坦诚。相反，祂会回应这种坦诚。面对“不可能的事”，并不需要完美的信仰，只需要真诚的信仰。

最终，“不可能的事”让我们面临一个选择：我们会退回到感觉安全且可控的环境中，还是会凭着信心向前迈进？希伯来书11章1节并没有应许确定性，但它应许了实质。信仰赋予希望以分量，赋予期待以形状。在一个日益被焦虑和局限所定义的世界里，基督徒面对“不可能的事”的回应既非否认，也非绝望，而是信靠。而这种默默而持续的信任，却能改变一切。如此一来，看似不可能的事不再是信仰的障碍，反而成了信仰学习与神同行、稳步前行的契机。

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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 gather regularly to share life and demonstrate 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 begin each service with lively worship, featuring songs from around the world, followed by inspiring, 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 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 ample 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 issues (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, regardless of age, to join the service. We offer Sunday School, which begins after worship and runs concurrently with the sermon for 30 to 40 minutes, serving 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, fourth and fifth Sundays. If you want to get more acquainted, why not join us for a Sunday lunch with some of our members? The first meal is on us (Voucher provided). 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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