Section 6
This is the way to produce and increase the church in life. It is absolutely not a matter of a golden opportunity.
Brother Nee used to tell us that the work is not a matter of the endeavor of outward activity, but of the outflow of the inner life. The work that the Lord needs is the overflow of the inner life. Today we see the issue of Brother Nee's min istry: many churches produced in the Lord's re covery throughout the world.
Do not be troubled by the temporary success of others' outward activities. Let the Lord have some time and He will vindicate His way in life. Although Brother Nee has gone to be with the Lord, his ministry is still prevailing and his work continues to go on. Such a work is not a matter of activity, but of life. This is the work of life to produce and increase the church.
We may use the illustration of making artifi cial flowers. If you were to hire people to make artificial flowers, a great number could be pro duced within a short time. However, if you are going to grow flowers, it will take a longer time. You must first sow the seed. The seed will grow and multiply. Then more seed will fall into the ground and grow and multiply again and again. This kind of multiplication will last for a long time.