Be the leaders that have the sense of uniqueness
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 #380 Savior, More Than Life to Me (#424 in previous version)
What would happen if powerful people who have the Gospel, powerful people who are absolutely normal, and powerful people who are humble were to arise? This is the blessing that God has given to us in the Gospel so that we can save the world. No matter how big the culture of the world may seem, we possess the power that the people of the world do not have. God has called us as the disciples to save this age. All we need now is to seek the answer of uniqueness in the life of the evangelist. How can we find the answer of uniqueness that will save this age?
1. Answers that we must not lose hold of
Joseph enjoyed the Lord God being with him and never feared even when he was in slavery or imprisoned due to false accusations. It is important to enjoy the blessing of Immanuel 24 hours under any circumstances and surroundings. God is with us even now. God will change this age through the people who hold the answers to this. We must restore true commission today.
2. Power to change the age
God gave the power to change the age to those who have commission. That power is the blessing of uniqueness. We need to start with what we are expected to do along with the power in our life. Joseph did his best in working as a slave, and David was a shepherd who tended his sheep and threw slingshots well. If we put all our energy in doing what we are expected to do right now, we will see what is needed of us and see what is absolute. It is from this time on that we will restore the self-esteem as children of God, pride as evangelists, and self-confidence that evangelists can do anything. This is the power to change the age.
3. Prepare the vessel
Because it is certain that we will receive answers, we must prepare our vessels in reality. We must prepare step by step starting with small applications to big ones. If we are equipped with skills, we will see our vision and restore the faith that world evangelization will take place through us.
- Draw a detailed picture about what God will do through you. And meditate upon how you can make a confession of realistic faith and receive answers in the field.
Young Adult Leaders Retreat Lecture 2 / 2011.2.4