Preparing our natures
Psalms 78:70~72 He chose David his servant and took him from the sheep pens; from tending the sheep he brought him to be the shepherd of his people Jacob, of Israel his inheritance. And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them
♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #88 I Have Found a Friend in Jesus We are God’s children, the Remnants to save this age and the main figures of the 21st century to save the world. God has called us as such. How must we prepare a Gospel elite nature for world evangelization?
1. Training our thinking
The first thing we need to do in order to become Gospel elites is to think like an elite. Good thinking and renowned thinking is prayer in itself. Thinking in the proper way is more important than having a lot of different thoughts. We must train ourselves in this. In addition, we must be able to discern what is best. We have to think beyond common sense. People will look down at us if we lack in common sense. However, if we think beyond common sense, we can rise above our problems and see the plan of God. We will receive important answers if we seek out God’s plan and think in the correct way.
2. Life studies
The Gospel elite must study life. First, we must build up our strength through exercise, reading and prayer. Elites rise early in the morning and begin their day, and we must develop such habits and have free time as well. If we wake up early in the morning and eat breakfast, not only will our brains and physical bodies be in good shape but we can also enhance our learning with better focus. If we exercise, both our bodies and brains will be disciplined. The Gospel elite must develop the habit of making preparations beforehand and train themselves to possess perseverance and concentration.
3. Lifestyle studies
The Gospel elite must learn how to live. We must be able to take pleasure even in doing the things we don’t like, and enjoy hardships. We must develop the habits of successful individuals. If we develop such habits, they will become part of our nature. We should not try to be successful but have the image of successful individuals. It is important to be equipped with a reasonable attitude of lifestyle and the nature of the elite because we will save many of the elites in the future. Starting today, make plans to exercise, read and study, and take up challenges with the courage of faith.
● Forum Topic - People who are holding to the covenant of world evangelization can live each day as the Gospel elite. Each and every day adds up to become the future in which you are a main figure of world evangelization. Meditate on how you can enjoy living as the Gospel elite today.
Youth Retreat Field Team Ministry Message / 2010.1.12