God put Himself into flesh at the time of incarnation. Today God has put Himself into the church. His
power and work are found in the church. At the time of the four Gospels, God did not do anything apart
from that flesh. All of His works were committed to the Son. In the same way God has entrusted all of
His works to the church. He does not do anything apart from the church. God does not work
independently; He works exclusively through the church. From Pentecost until today, God's work has
always been carried out through the church. Just as He committed Himself wholly, unequivocally, and
unreservedly to one person—Christ, He has given Himself wholly, unequivocally, and unreservedly to
the church. How great the church's responsibility before God is! The church can limit God's work; it
can limit God's release.
- Watchman Nee