The material assets and offerings enjoyed by evangelists





Acts 4:32~37 All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had. (32)





♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #391 O Wonderful Savior Is Jesus My Lord (#446 in previous version)





 Two things are important when it comes to understanding the material assets and offerings enjoyed by evangelists. First, evangelism is fulfilled in God’s absolute sovereignty. Evangelism is what saves those prepared before creation whom God has resolved to give salvation to. In the most specific evangelism that is most fitting for me, the Holy Spirit works. Those who possess this answer are the evangelists. Second, material assets were created by God for our convenience as we live in this world; therefore, without it, life becomes a bit difficult. We also give offering with these material assets. What are some things we must not lose hold of in today’s topic?





1. Evangelists must change the field
 Evangelists are not those who simply desire success. Evangelists must change and give life to the field. At that time, success will inevitably follow. In order to truly change the field, we must see the field exactly and raise up a evangelism plan and map and schedule that fits with the field. At that time, true prayer will begin. It is the offering plan that begins correctly at this point. If we save the field we will have success and finances that will subsequently follow. The proper plan for offering, stems from the proper evangelism schedule and prayer.







2. Evangelists want separate, distinct material assets
 Evangelists must enjoy the blessing of God for the sake of evangelism, missions and posterity. Evangelists must discover and enjoy what God has separated and hidden. The members of the Early Church saw not money, but saw what was hidden for the sake of evangelism, mission, posterity and the future. They did not see merely the physical needs of food, clothing and shelter, but were able to become one together because they saw God’s most miraculous future. Additionally, they gave the remainder of their lives and wealth before God. They did not merely see money, but they saw the hidden finances for the sake of the Gospel. An evangelist is a person who discovers and enjoys these things.





3. Evangelists must see and enjoy God’s plans
 The force of Satan is expanding its clutches over the world, posterity, culture and finances. We know full well the plan of God. We must raise up a plan for offering to save the future generations and the world, along with the culture and its finances and give our entire lives to God. At that time we will come to a proper prayer topic, and the doors to evangelism will be opened. We will be able to see the golden fishing grounds at this time as well. Within this, we can also receive the proper financial answers that will save the field and age.






● Forum Topic - What do I want and what am I seeing? Raise up a proper plan for offering and resolve to have the accurate prayer topics as an evangelist.
 





Core Training Message / 2009.8.1