等等,这真的正在发生。 

我们读《但以理书》第一章时往往太匆忙了。我们把它仅仅当作一个“热身”片段,一个关于年轻人礼貌拒绝王室膳食、结果因祸得福变得容光焕发的故事。但请再仔细看看。但以理当时不过是个少年,他目睹了自己的城市被焚毁,被迫背井离乡跋涉数百里,被剥夺了本名,并被强行纳入一个旨在抹去他原有身份、将他改造成巴比伦人的计划之中(但以理书 1:3-7)。他生命中一切赖以立足的根基都被夺走了。然而,正是在这片废墟之中,神开始动工了。

坚持住。这一切确实正在发生。

今天我想对你们说这番话,因为我猜想你们许多人正生活在“应许”与“实据”之间的那段空档期里。你曾感觉到神在你的生命中搅动了什么,感受到某种难以名状的转变。然而,你的处境却似乎顽固地一成不变。那扇门尚未开启,医治迟迟未至,神多年前赐给你的异象被搁置在标有“有朝一日”字样的抽屉里,你甚至开始怀疑这一切是否只是自己的臆想。

这正是凯勒(Keller)会敦促我们诚实审视自身预设观念的地方。我们本能地将“延迟”解读为神缺席或不悦的迹象。我们想当然地认为,如果神真的在动工,我们理应能看见、能感觉到、能衡量出结果。但这种预设并非源于圣经,而是源于世俗文化。它来自一个崇尚可见之物、即时满足和流行趋势的世界。圣经讲述的却是另一番景象。它坚持认为,神在公开动工之前,往往先在隐秘处动工;祂在暗中塑造,终有一天会在众人面前显明。

但以理深谙此道。当尼布甲尼撒的梦境让众智者束手无策时,但以理既没有惊慌失措,也没有急于表现自己。他召集朋友一同寻求神的怜悯,最终在夜间的异象中领受了奥秘的启示(但以理书 2:17-19)。请留意其中的先后顺序:启示是在黑暗中、在等待中、在与愿意一同祷告之人的相伴中临到的。我们渴望先拥有舞台,再建立亲密关系;而神的国度运作的次序恰恰相反。在将公开的影响力托付给你之前,神先在隐秘之处塑造你的品格(诗篇 75:6-7)。

因此,如果你正处于一段默默无闻的时期,切勿轻视它。你并未被遗忘,而是在接受预备。

这里还有更深一层的含义,即蕴含在这一事迹背后的福音逻辑。当答案最终显明时,但以理并未急于利用它来谋求个人的晋升。他停下来颂赞神,宣告智慧与权能都属于主,是祂改变时令与季节,废王并立王(但以理书 2:20-21)。在解读巴比伦的文化之前,他先确立了一个根本问题:这文化究竟属于谁?但以理之所以能在流亡中敬拜,是因为他深知,他的安全感不建立在环境之上,而是建立在掌管环境的神身上。

这就是福音带来的不同。那些试图靠自己确立自身价值的人,无法承受等待的煎熬,因为每一次延宕都仿佛是对他们苦心构建的“自我”的一种威胁。然而,那些在神里面找到安全感的人,既能忠心地持守应许,又能泰然处之,因为他们的身份早已确立。他们无需等待成为某个人,因为他们早已蒙爱,早已属于祂。

所以,坚持住。神向你低语的事并非空想。那种“这事必将成就”的确信,也绝非一厢情愿。这一切正在发生——即便是在当下,即便是在幽暗之中,即便外在的迹象尚未跟上内心的确据。请记住,那位曾在夜间与但以理相遇的神,也正在你的境遇中动工;那在你们心里动了善工的,必成全这工(腓立比书 1:6)。

不要放弃祂赐予你的一切。召集朋友,寻求祂的面,在应许兑现之前就献上敬拜,并在它成就之时将荣耀归给祂。
坚持住。这一切真的正在发生。 

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Whether this is your first time visiting a church or you’ve attended another church for years, we understand that visiting a new church can be a bit overwhelming. To help make it a bit easier, we’ve done our best to answer some questions you may have, so your first experience is a little less overwhelming.

Runnymede Christian Fellowship is a church based in Egham but serving a much larger geographical area. Those who call us home come from EghamVirginia Water, Staines, Englefield Green, Egham Hythe, Pooley Green, Maidenhead, Ascot, Camberley, Sunbury, 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 am. You can join us on Livestream or via Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or X.

The Sunday Venue is Coopers Hall, 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.
 

Sunday Venue at Coopers Hall, Strodes College, Strodes College Lane, Egham


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Our Sunday service starts at 11.00 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 on the first Sunday of each month and an All-Age All-Nation Service on the second. 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, or catch up with 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 for coffee and prayer.
Our Sunday Service starts at 11:00 and typically runs for about 90 minutes, normally followed by tea and coffee.
 

Driving and Car Parking

Our Sunday Venue is Coopers Hall, 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 to know us better, why not join us for 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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If you're interested in connecting with us, whether to join our online community or attend our Sunday gatherings, please use our connect card.
 

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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Our admin address and Midsweek venue is Virginia Lodge, Heritage Court, Egham
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