The Continuous Blessings of an Evangelist
Acts 2:41~42 They devoted themselves to the apostles'' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (42)
♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #94 I''d Rather Have Jesus (#102 in previous version)
How long can we, who have the gospel, continue to receive blessings? We must not look back at the grace we received in the past but must enjoy continuous blessings. This is a normal life of faith. However, the fact that this does not take place means that we have realized the Gospel but have yet to enjoy the Gospel. If we truly start enjoying the Gospel, what answers will we start to receive?
1. Three types of blessings
First, doors will start opening in the field. The moment we hold on to the Gospel, the Holy Spirit starts working in our fields. Works will take place in the field of finances, and doors of evangelism will start to open. Also, doors for missions will start opening in the field. Second, doors to the world will open. The moment we hold on to the Gospel, God opens the doors to the world. Third, doors to disciples will open. If we correctly start to enjoy the Gospel, God will attach the hidden disciples in the field to us.
2. Important answer
If we continuously enjoy the Gospel, then we will receive the answer that we need for this generation - raising disciples. Every church will receive the answer of raising important disciples that will save the field. When evangelism plans and evangelism schedules start to take place, many fields will start to receive life. The Remnants will also arise. The spiritual leaders who understand the Gospel will arise as well. And as the RUTC becomes actualized, we will receive answers in world politics, finances, and the fields of society and culture.
3. Continuation
Now our focus should be on continuing in this grace. If you water a dead plant, it will rot, and if you give it sunlight, it will dry up. However, if you give water and sunlight to a living tree, it will continue to grow. If we have truly received the Gospel, then works will definitely continue to take place. We must enjoy the fulfillment of the Word. There is no greater happiness than this. And we must also continuously enjoy the blessing of meeting. We must overflow with thanksgiving of salvation daily. We must receive strength from prayer everyday and enjoy answers from prayers. We must always give thanks for salvation and God’s grace and must live a life that gives all the glory to God.
● Forum Topic - How much of the Gospel am I enjoying? What sort of answers come when I enjoy the Gospel?
Core Training Message/ 2009.07.04