On June 4, Pastor Bai Yu'e continued to share online on how the church could experience revival, elaborating on seven necessary conditions for revival.
In the first episode, Pastor Bai said that revival could be achieved by listening and doing, loving one another, and glorifying God while serving others.
She explained seven areas where Christians can pursue to revive the church.
1). Motivated by the love of God
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. (1 John 4:8)
The love of Christ inspires us. The Lord Jesus laid down his life for us because of his love for us. Our Lord has set a good example for us. He used his life and his love for all to conquer mankind without one soldier. Love is the motivation for the development and revival of the church.
2). Built on the rock
The foundation must be rooted on the rock. Jesus is the unchanging and faithful one in whom we believe. He is the solid rock and the foundation of the church. The storms of bring us nothing but suffering, disease, persecution, and slander.
Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. (Matthew 8:24-26)
The Lord is always on our ship. Our lives can be compared to sailing on the sea. Sometimes, we will encounter storms, but we should not be afraid because the Lord is with us. Christians should be able to withstand persecution, slander, and tribulation without falling, firm, and unshaken in their faith.
3). The guidance of the Holy Spirit
So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty." (Zechariah 4:6)
Both pastors and co-workers in the church should pray for the Holy Spirit’s illumination and guidance. Any so-called spiritual person, including a leader in the church, whose heart is not completely upright and righteous, needs the guidance of the Holy Spirit. For those who work in God’s service, it is the same. We are not God, so we need to pray and beg the Holy Spirit to lead the church. We are very limited as our thinking is biased, our minds distorted and our thoughts fluctuate.
4). The example of the flock
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11)
Today the church lacks those who are committed to this type of service. Everyone seems to be the same. In fact, those who are servants of God must learn from the life of Jesus. It means that I should be a good shepherd, one who can lay down my life for the sheep. There are not many good shepherds who are able to give everything to their sheep. We need to pray that the Lord will have mercy on us. A true shepherd must have a sense of responsibility for the flock—this is what the pastor lives for. We should help brothers and sisters in their time of need. We should live like the Lord.
5). Enthusiastic service
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. (Romans 12:11)
Some believers say that I don’t have enough knowledge nor do I speak eloquently. When the Lord chose Peter, most of the disciples were ignorant people, fishermen, and poor people. Our eloquence, wisdom, and power are all from God. These disciples were more enthusiastic in their service of God than people today. Those who work in the church today also serve others, but they seem very helpless. When they are asked to carry out their duties in the church, their attitudes may make us feel very uncomfortable. But there are some people who have love for others and are especially grateful. God will destroy the wisdom of wise men. God lets us use wisdom and intelligence from him. Therefore, those who serve in the church should do so enthusiastically and firmly.
6) Worship God honestly
Many people who come to the church have different needs. Are you worshipping God sincerely every Sunday? Do you have another purpose? We worship our God only because he deserves our worship and praise. One person can be hypocritical and disguise himself before others, but one can never disguise himself before God. If you are a child of God, you will be blessed by God. But if you come to serve the Lord with other intentions, the future will reveal the true you.
7. Unity of the Church
A holy church must be united. How can the church unite? In the early days, the believers from every nation declared the wonders of God in their own tongues. Paul said that your joy is made complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. The church is present in the world today — it is the representative and epitome of the kingdom of heaven. It will never tolerate the power of darkness, nor let various denominations exalt various gifts. Many people are just pursuing their own ideas and working toward achieving their own desired goals. Instead of exalting Jesus, they are exalting themselves or certain denominations and spiritual gifts. This thinking is narrow-minded and prejudiced. The church must be united because the church is the body of Christ and the representative of heaven on earth. How can there be envy and disputes in heaven?
- Translated by Abigail Wu
如何才能实现教会复兴（二）
6月4日，白玉娥牧师在线上继续分享了如何实现教会的复兴，一共列举了七个方面来进行阐述。
一、 以神的爱为动力
没有爱心的，就不认识神，因为神就是爱。(约翰一书 4:8 )
基督的爱，激励我们，主耶稣因着对我们的爱为我们死，为我们舍命。我们的主给我们做了美好的榜样，他一生没用一兵一卒而是使用生命和全部的爱，征服了全人类。因此，爱是教会发展复兴的动力。
二、 植根于磐石之上
根基必须扎根在磐石上，耶稣就是我们信仰的那一位坚定信实可靠的神，他是永不改变的磐石，教会的根基。现在所有基督徒生活中的暴风无关无外乎就是患难、疾病、逼迫和毁谤，这就是我们基督徒生活中的风暴。
海里忽然起了暴风，甚至船被波浪掩盖；耶稣却睡着了。门徒来叫醒了他，说：“主啊，救我们，我们丧命啦！”耶稣说：“你们这小信的人哪，为什么胆怯呢？”于是起来，斥责风和海，风和海就大大地平静了。(马太福音 8:24-26 )
其实我们的主，永远在我们的船上。我们的人生就像航海一样，有的时候，会遇见狂风暴雨，但我们不要害怕因为主与我们同在。基督徒就是要经得起各个方面的逼迫、毁谤、患难而不跌倒，信心坚固而不动摇。
三、 凭着圣灵的带领
他对我说：“这是耶和华指示所罗巴伯的。万军之耶和华说：不是倚靠势力，不是倚靠才能，乃是倚靠我的灵方能成事。(撒迦利亚书 4:6 )
无论是教会的牧者、同工都要祈求圣灵的指引和光照，因为启示能带领教会。任何所谓的属灵人，包括教会的头羊，他们的心不是完全正直公义的，都需要圣灵的引导。在我们侍奉的生涯中，包括现在的我们都是一样。我们不是神，所以需要祷告，寻求神让圣灵来带领教会。因为无论是谁都有偏差的思维、扭曲的心灵和思想上的波动，我们都是很有限的。
四、 群羊的榜样
我是好牧人；好牧人为羊舍命。(约翰福音 10:11 )
今天在教会中就是缺少这种榜样的服侍，众人看起来好像都一样，其实我们这些做神仆人的人要学习耶稣。就是说我是好牧人，好牧人为羊舍命。今天能够为羊舍命，为羊摆上一切的人并不太多。求主特别的怜悯我们。一个真实的牧者，他心中是一定对羊群有责任心，他就是为此而活着，弟兄姊妹什么时候有需要那我们什么时候就要成为他们的帮助。我们要照着主的样式而活。
五、 热心的侍奉
殷勤，不可懒惰；要心里火热，常常服侍主。(罗马书 12:11 )
有的信徒说，我没文化口才。主拣选彼得的时候，他们大部分都是无知的小民、打鱼的渔夫、贫穷人，我们的口才智慧能力，全在乎神的恩赐。当时这些门徒们对主的侍奉是比较热情的，但是现在很多人缺少热情。也是在侍奉，但是好像非常无奈，给他安排点工作，他内心的态度就给人感觉很不舒服。但也有些人，他们热爱，而且特别的感恩。神，是要废掉智慧人的智慧，废掉聪明人的聪明，神让我们使用从它而来的智慧和聪明。因此我们的教会要热心侍奉，要刚强站稳。
六、 心灵诚实敬拜神
来到教会里的人多有需求。每一个主日来敬拜是不是诚心来拜神？有没有任何别的目的？敬拜我的神只因为他配受我的敬拜和赞美。人在人面前可以虚伪，可以伪装，但人在上帝面前是永远伪装不了的。如果你是神的儿女，一定会被神赐福。如果你带有别的企图、别的用心来到主面前侍奉，将来必会露出来。
七、 教会合一
一个属神的教会，必定是要合一。教会如何能够合一呢？初期教会从各国各方来的信徒都说同一样的话。说见证神大能作为的话。保罗说，你们要意念相同，爱心相同，有一样的心思有一样的意念，使我们的喜乐可以满足。今天教会在地上。它是天国的代表，它是天国的缩影，绝不允许黑暗的权势、另立山头、各种宗派高举各种恩赐、高举各种极端。很多人就是为了追求自己的想法，达到自己所要的目的，不高举耶稣而是高举自己或者高举某一个宗派、某一种领受的恩赐，这都是人的狭隘和偏见。教会必须和一，因为教会是基督的身体，他就是天国在地上的代表，天国里怎么会有嫉妒纷争呢？
On June 4, Pastor Bai Yu'e continued to share online on how the church could experience revival, elaborating on seven necessary conditions for revival.
In the first episode, Pastor Bai said that revival could be achieved by listening and doing, loving one another, and glorifying God while serving others.
She explained seven areas where Christians can pursue to revive the church.
1). Motivated by the love of God
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. (1 John 4:8)
The love of Christ inspires us. The Lord Jesus laid down his life for us because of his love for us. Our Lord has set a good example for us. He used his life and his love for all to conquer mankind without one soldier. Love is the motivation for the development and revival of the church.
2). Built on the rock
The foundation must be rooted on the rock. Jesus is the unchanging and faithful one in whom we believe. He is the solid rock and the foundation of the church. The storms of bring us nothing but suffering, disease, persecution, and slander.
Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. (Matthew 8:24-26)
The Lord is always on our ship. Our lives can be compared to sailing on the sea. Sometimes, we will encounter storms, but we should not be afraid because the Lord is with us. Christians should be able to withstand persecution, slander, and tribulation without falling, firm, and unshaken in their faith.
3). The guidance of the Holy Spirit
So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty." (Zechariah 4:6)
Both pastors and co-workers in the church should pray for the Holy Spirit’s illumination and guidance. Any so-called spiritual person, including a leader in the church, whose heart is not completely upright and righteous, needs the guidance of the Holy Spirit. For those who work in God’s service, it is the same. We are not God, so we need to pray and beg the Holy Spirit to lead the church. We are very limited as our thinking is biased, our minds distorted and our thoughts fluctuate.
4). The example of the flock
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11)
Today the church lacks those who are committed to this type of service. Everyone seems to be the same. In fact, those who are servants of God must learn from the life of Jesus. It means that I should be a good shepherd, one who can lay down my life for the sheep. There are not many good shepherds who are able to give everything to their sheep. We need to pray that the Lord will have mercy on us. A true shepherd must have a sense of responsibility for the flock—this is what the pastor lives for. We should help brothers and sisters in their time of need. We should live like the Lord.
5). Enthusiastic service
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. (Romans 12:11)
Some believers say that I don’t have enough knowledge nor do I speak eloquently. When the Lord chose Peter, most of the disciples were ignorant people, fishermen, and poor people. Our eloquence, wisdom, and power are all from God. These disciples were more enthusiastic in their service of God than people today. Those who work in the church today also serve others, but they seem very helpless. When they are asked to carry out their duties in the church, their attitudes may make us feel very uncomfortable. But there are some people who have love for others and are especially grateful. God will destroy the wisdom of wise men. God lets us use wisdom and intelligence from him. Therefore, those who serve in the church should do so enthusiastically and firmly.
6) Worship God honestly
Many people who come to the church have different needs. Are you worshipping God sincerely every Sunday? Do you have another purpose? We worship our God only because he deserves our worship and praise. One person can be hypocritical and disguise himself before others, but one can never disguise himself before God. If you are a child of God, you will be blessed by God. But if you come to serve the Lord with other intentions, the future will reveal the true you.
7. Unity of the Church
A holy church must be united. How can the church unite? In the early days, the believers from every nation declared the wonders of God in their own tongues. Paul said that your joy is made complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. The church is present in the world today — it is the representative and epitome of the kingdom of heaven. It will never tolerate the power of darkness, nor let various denominations exalt various gifts. Many people are just pursuing their own ideas and working toward achieving their own desired goals. Instead of exalting Jesus, they are exalting themselves or certain denominations and spiritual gifts. This thinking is narrow-minded and prejudiced. The church must be united because the church is the body of Christ and the representative of heaven on earth. How can there be envy and disputes in heaven?
- Translated by Abigail Wu
