What is specialized missions?
Acts 2:1~13 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. (4)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #267 Tis the Promise of God (#201 in previous version)
Specialized ministry refers to relaying the Gospel and expanding the kingdom of God through our occupation. To do this work, we need strength, which God has already promised us. Therefore, we must begin from the small things. When we enjoy the filling of the Holy Spirit that is found in the Gospel, it will exert influence in the field related to me and my life.
1. Discovery of the kingdom of God
We can overcome unbelief when we gain the strength that is distributed by God. Joseph did not fall into unbelief over the words spoken by others when he was sold as a slave. Rather, he used it as a channel to witness that God was alive to those around him. Though David was in a situation where he had no recourse but to disbelieve, he overcame the moment by confessing that the Lord was his shepherd. Wherever we go, living the life of the evangelist means that we do not fall into anxiety even in the midst of the unbelief that surrounds us.
2. The life of the evangelist and specialized ministry
When we enjoy God-given strength through the life of the evangelist, we will exert influence over our own lives, academics, careers, culture and the field. When Peter experienced the filling of the Holy Spirit and raised the paralytic, it surprised all of Israel. While on his way to pray at the temple, Peter stood before the paralytic and boldly proclaimed the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, and the paralytic, who the high priests, Pharisees and Sadducees had attempted to cure for many years, stood up and strode joyfully into the temple while praying in the name of God. Like Peter, the work of the filing of the Holy Spirit taking place in our everyday lives is specialized ministry.
3. The establishment of the kingdom of God
Because the manifestation of God in our lives is the greatest blessing, there is no need for us to pay heed elsewhere. If we wait in enjoyment of Christ without undulating, the kingdom of God will be established. When the kingdom of God is established, the field will change, and we will receive the answer of professionals like Priscilla and Aquila, Gaius, and other people of the Gospel being established in the field.
- We need to start from the smallest things as we hold on to the mystery of the filling of the Holy Spirit. Begin the life of the evangelist who enjoys the spiritual authority that is not tied down by unbelief.
Core Training Message / 2011.3.5