The platform for the 8th Remnant
2 Timothy 2:1~7 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses, entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others (1~2)
♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #314 More Love to Thee, O Christ (#511 in previous version)
The seven Remnants from the Bible possessed the power of the filling of the Holy Spirit. They always held to the covenant and prayed inside the mystery of being with God, and at such times they enjoyed happiness. For that reason, they received the greatest answers in all their circumstances and surroundings. Then how can we receive the same answers that the seven Remnants received?
1. We must make God’s promise our platform
The seven Remnants correctly knew the promise of God. They were aware of the reason why the Israelites continued to suffer without cease. Through the hardships and sufferings of their people, they held onto the reason for God’s desire, namely world evangelization, as the covenant. The Remnants who held onto the covenant realized this reason to the extent that they never feared death and never made up excuses in putting their work into action.
2. We must have the platform of 2 Timothy 2:1~7
A spiritual soldier is the one who has the assurance that Jesus has become the Christ and that He has put all the problems to an end. He is the one who understands the kingdom of God that one can discover through the life of enjoying Christ and the answers of the filling of the Holy Spirit and world evangelization that come in the midst of waiting. Anyone who competes as an athlete is the one who fights the good fight according to the rules of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and the filling of the Holy Spirit. A hardworking farmer is the one who enjoys God’s blessing that one is sure to receive and saves others. We will receive answers if we firmly hold to these mysteries and make them our platform.
3. We must make all circumstances our platform
That God will give us insight into all this means that we must discard worries but challenge with prayer for the sake of answers that are already here. If we challenge ourselves in the midst of the answer of scheduled prayer that turns today into the greatest day, then we will receive answers where we will be able to concentrate on all things and new things will begin because of this. We will receive amazing answers if we meditate upon God’s Word and enter into deep prayer.
-Do you have in your heart the promise of God that is worth staking your life? Along with the blessings of the three platforms, receive the answer of challenging yourself to be the best for the glory of God.
Japan Remnant Conference Lecture 2 / 2010.4.1