The basics of the life of the evangelist
Matthew 28:16~20 And teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. (20)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #384 All the Way My Savior Leads Me (#434 in the previous version)
Many people live with suffering, tribulations, and conflicts. Mental diseases derived from depression have especially become a severe case in society. The Bible explains that all problems faced by mankind began from being separated from God, a spiritual problem. Characteristics of spiritual problems are that you cannot discover their origin nor can you resolve them with humanistic efforts. Therefore, God promised to be with us. In the life of the evangelist, while enjoying the answer to all problems there is something we must not lose hold of. What is it?
1. Jesus’ method
When Jesus called His disciples together, the very first thing He said was that He would be with them. The meaning of the name Jesus is “Immanuel” which means “God with us.” Even after resurrecting, Jesus promised to be with us until the very ends of the age. If you were to know this mystery and changed your habits through prayer, then even depression can be healed. While meditating on Immanuel, when you obtain your body’s rhythm through exercise, your heart and mind will become healthy. From that moment on, spiritual healing arises and you will gain great physical strength as well.
2. Method of the Early Church
The Early Church that had realized Jesus’ method of Immanuel, held on to the Word until the end and prayed, hence, they experienced God being with them through the Holy Spirit. Through the mystery of Immanuel, the Early Church overcame all troubles and hardships while continuing world evangelization. Ultimately, the workers of Romans 16 were established and the Gospel unity to enjoy Immanuel was raised throughout the world.
3. Method of the disciples that saved the age
People and words must not deceive us. The disciple that enjoys the mystery of Immanuel uses all their efforts in prayer. They all gathered together in prayer in order for God’s will and the works of the Holy Spirit to come upon them. In the face of problems, the disciples fasted and prayed before God. Because of the mystery of Immanuel, although the door was closed a new path was opened. The disciples believed that God was with them; hence, they were able to look out into the world and enjoy the blessings of Immanuel.
-The start and essence of the life of the evangelist is enjoying God being with me. Deeply meditate on how you will change your lifestyle to the nature of Christ and the nature of Immanuel.
Core Training Message / 2011.3.19