A life that enjoys evangelism
Psalm 103:20~22 Praise the Lord, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word. Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will. Praise the Lord, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the Lord, my soul. (20~22).
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #285 O Happy Day, That Fixed My Choice (#209 in previous version)
Since children of God are inside the Gospel, everything is an opportunity. Joseph became governor after 13 years had passed. Answers came for Moses after he became 80 years old. David also became king at 40 years of age. If that is the case, were becoming the governor and king the only answers, and was the process a failure? This is not so. No matter what the situation, Remnants enjoyed the Gospel inside the plan of the Almighty God. Also, knowing that God’s plan being fulfilled was the true answer, they did not shake even though crises came, and they were not overly excited or proud even though answers came. If that is the case, how can we receive this answer?
1. The life of a witness
God called us and raised us up as witnesses. Witnesses are referring to the people who know and possess the fact of God’s existence, God being with us, the blessing of the throne of heaven and the mystery of the army of heaven. The greater witnesses saw this evidence and were people who possessed them and relayed them to others through their lifestyles. When Potiphar saw Joseph, he felt, ‘The Lord is with you.’ This is the lifestyle of the witness and the start of evangelism. God has called us as the main figure of these answers.
2. The life of evangelism
If we stand as witnesses, other people are bound to seek us. This is the life of the evangelist. This stage is formed in our interpersonal relationships. In order to do so, consider the mind and hearts of the people who seek us, and if you give them a little bit of interest and sincere assistance, the opportunity to share the Gospel arises. If you share the Gospel with faith at this time, darkness departs. Because we are children of light, all we need to do is arise and shine the light.
3. The life of missions
The stage at which we find and challenge is missions. Missions is not only about going abroad, but also encompasses sharing the Gospel in the same country in regions with people of different cultures. Coming out of the boundaries we have, we must be able to see meetings and incidents with the eyes of missions. Starting from this moment, God will give the Word He will fulfill for His plan, and the work of the Holy Spirit will arise in each and every step of our lives.
- Discover what meetings are inside your schedule for today. Also, while recording people’s names and praying for them, if you set your interest upon them, the opportunity to relay the Gospel will absolutely come.
Youth Retreat Lecture 2 / 2011.1.13