The one who informs how we are
Ephesians 6:21~24 Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing. I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you. (21~22)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #220 In Our Fraternal Bond of Love (#278 in previous version)
If we are indeed God’s children who received salvation, the Holy Spirit is with us. The reason why things don’t work out for us even if we know the Gospel is that we don’t see the facts correctly. If we know the world realistically and know the spiritual facts correctly, then we will stand as successful individuals. In addition, if we stand as the ones who truly know and relay the power of the Gospel, then we can save many people and save the world. ‘The ones who inform how they are’ means those who see and deliver the facts accurately. People who have the facts of God can receive the blessing of God. Then what kind of facts are we talking about?
1. The ones who relay the pure Gospel
In the last days, people will arise to deceive many and lead them into falsehood. We must not be deceived. God’s children must relay the pure Gospel just as Tychicus did. We must know and preach knowing God better, the hope of our calling, the riches of His inheritance, and the greatness of His power. The moment we believe in Jesus Christ, we become God’s children, the problems of our past, present and future are resolved, and many evidence will be shown in the coming ages. Missions is the one and only way to stop wars and spiritual problems. The place where lacking people come together, make one another perfect, serve one another, and build the body of Christ is church. When we relay this pure Gospel, God’s works will arise and the forces of darkness will completely crumble.
2. The ones who relay the facts of the field
We must see the field correctly. Satan as the god of this age and the king of the world is ruling over this world. That is why everyone needs the Gospel no matter how renowned he or she is. Therefore, the greatest blessing in the field is evangelism. The Gospel is perfect and saves everyone. Paul did not consider it a loss to die for the sake of the Gospel.
3. The ones who relay how they are
Paul told Tychicus about how he was. Tychicus is someone who saw the personal plights of people. If there are any churches that face difficulties or there are conflicts between pastors and church members, it is because they haven’t seen this. It records that Paul is sending Tychicus so that he can tell how Paul is doing exactly and he can ask for prayer. These are very important words. It means that Paul connected with the servants of the Lord in terms of the discipleship ministry and they prayed for this.
-The training of all trainings that we must receive is the training of opening our eyes correctly to see the facts. If we see the facts correctly when problems arise, we come to know whether we need to wait or to challenge. Know that the great spiritual facts are our background and prepare spiritual power.
Immanuel Church Sunday Worship 2nd Service / 2011. 3. 13