Tested and approved in Christ
Romans 16:10 Greet Apelles, tested and approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.
♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #270 Let Us Sing of His Love (#214 in previous version)
Where and how a person is acknowledged will dictate a person’s life. To receive acknowledgement inside Christ are very important words. If we hope to receive answers for the rest of our lives, then we must be acknowledged inside Christ. Acknowledgement inside Christ is the most imperative answer.
1. Works that cannot be predicted
When God acknowledges and pours down answers, works that cannot be predicted arise. Who would have predicted that Joseph, who was sold into slavery, would become governor? This is the blessing received by only those acknowledged by God. No one was able to predict that Moses in his old age would completely overturn Egypt, or that young David would defeat Goliath. When Paul entered the evangelism field, he encountered Priscilla and Aquila. The name Aquila is usually entitled to slaves. Aristobulus is the nephew of King Herod and a very close friend to Emperor Claudius. No one would have imagined that the Gospel would enter Rome and have an incredible influence upon it.
2. One who is acknowledged by God
To be acknowledged is a question of whether we are evangelists or not, and if our church is one that will deliver the Gospel or not. God knows all too well. There is no need to fall into trials for God already knows our state and our church. In other words, to receive acknowledgement is when others know us and we know ourselves as well.
3. People of the world will all come to know
People of the world will know those who are approved by God. Although it may seem as if unbelievers are oblivious of everything, they already know which church to attend, which teachings to go to, and which religion to select. Desperate souls are waiting inside the field. When we uncover those individuals and share answers with them, God’s work will arise. When you evangelize earnestly before God, even unbelievers will recognize it and be restored. If you deliver the answer to those hindered by spiritual problems, not only those close to you, but the people of the world will know.
● Forum Topic - Rather than building up my skill, it is rather imperative to receive acknowledgement from God concerning my faith and vision. What is my faith and vision that will be approved by God?
Immanuel Church Sunday Worship 2nd Service / 2010.3.14