礼物的承诺(礼物的承诺) 

 在忙碌的生活中,承诺往往转瞬即逝。人们怀着最好的意图做出承诺,但环境、健忘或人性的弱点有时会导致誓言被打破。与此形成鲜明对比的是上帝永恒不变的忠诚,他不仅承诺,而且实现他所说的每一句话。上帝提供的最大保证之一是礼物的承诺——一份如此深刻的宝藏,它重塑了我们的存在。这个博客探讨了上帝承诺的美丽和意义,以及它们所包含的礼物的变革力量。

承诺是一种意图的宣言,是一种事情会实现的保证。虽然人类的承诺可能会动摇,但上帝的承诺植根于他不变的性格。民数记 23:19 提醒我们,“神非人,必不致说谎;非人,必不致后悔。他说话岂不行事?他应许不成就吗?”这节经文抓住了神圣忠诚的本质:上帝的承诺不仅仅是言语;这些都是由祂的至高权力和无限爱心支持的保证。

降临节是一段充满期待的等待时间,反思上帝的应许及其在耶稣基督诞生时的实现。上帝最大的应许之一就是救赎的礼物。当人类动摇,罪恶在我们和上帝之间制造了鸿沟时,祂应许了一位救世主。以赛亚书 9:6 宣称:“因有一婴孩为我们而生,有一子赐给我们,政权必担在他的肩头上。他名称为奇妙策士、全能的神、永在的父、和平的君。”这个预言概括了基督的礼物:上帝派来救赎我们的儿子。庆祝圣诞节就是这个承诺的实现。马槽里的婴儿是上帝之爱的具体表达,是给这个迫切需要希望和救赎的世界的礼物。耶稣的生、死和复活实现了这个承诺。通过他,我们得到了救赎的礼物——这是一份无法购买、只能接受的礼物。以弗所书 2:8-9 强调了这个真理:“你们得救是本乎恩,也因着信;这并不是出于自己,乃是神所赐的;也不是出于行为,免得有人自夸。”这份礼物改变了我们,使我们与上帝和好,并给了我们超越这个世界考验的希望。

圣灵的承诺在这个季节也具有特殊意义。在升天之前,耶稣向门徒保证:“我要求父,父就另外赐给你们一位保惠师,叫他永远与你们同在,就是真理的圣灵”(约翰福音 14:16-17)。圣灵赋予信徒力量、安慰和指引,住在我们里面,不断提醒我们上帝的存在。我们生活中的圣灵之光映照着降临节蜡烛和圣诞树的灯光,照亮了黑暗,引导我们走向上帝永恒的爱。正是通过圣灵,我们才能结出果实——仁爱、喜乐、和平、忍耐、恩慈、良善、信实、温柔和节制(加拉太书 5:22-23)。这些品质反映了上帝在我们内心的变革工作,使我们更像基督。

在这个常常令人失望的世界里,相信上帝的承诺需要信仰。希伯来书 11:1 将信仰定义为“对我们所希望的事情有信心,对我们看不到的事情有把握”。这种信仰不是盲目的;它植根于上帝过去忠诚的证据。降临节邀请我们重新建立这种信任,让我们为基督的到来做好准备。想想玛丽和约瑟的故事。上帝对救世主的承诺带来了意想不到的挑战。玛丽奇迹般的怀孕、约瑟的信仰挣扎以及前往伯利恒的旅程都充满了困难。然而,通过他们的信仰和服从,上帝的承诺在耶稣的诞生中得到了实现。他们的故事提醒我们,上帝的应许不受人类环境的限制。

作为上帝应许的接受者,我们被召唤生活在祂的礼物之光中。这意味着拥抱我们在基督里得到的救赎,与圣灵同行,并与他人分享这些应许。圣诞节的喜悦不仅仅是个人的财富;它是一种与世界分享的礼物。耶稣的诞生为所有人带来了好消息。当我们分享救赎的应许时,我们参与了上帝的救赎工作,邀请其他人体验祂礼物的喜悦。

礼物的承诺揭示了上帝的心:一颗充满爱、恩典和慷慨的心。从救赎的礼物到圣灵的居住,上帝的应许改变了我们的生活,给了我们希望和目标。当我们反思这些真理时,愿我们信靠祂的信实,作为祂应许的承载者生活,将祂的光芒带给需要的世界。确实,没有比我们仁爱的造物主所应许和实现的礼物更伟大的礼物了。

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Welcome to Runnymede Christian Fellowship, an Egham Church


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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, 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


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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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