The greatest answer that is hidden
Romans 16:1~27 I, Tertius, who wrote down this letter, greet you in the Lord. Gaius, whose hospitality I and the whole church here enjoy, sends you his greetings. Erastus, who is the city’s director of public works, and our brother Quartus send you their greetings. (21~23)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English #486 My Soul in Sad Exile (#474 in previous version)
Each year, there are countless numbers of pastors who graduate from theological seminaries. Also, many churches are pioneered and then closed. In this age in which the youth of the entire world is wandering and is exposed to crime, drugs, and sexual violence, God has hidden the greatest answers for evangelists. We must confirm this covenant and receive the greatest blessing.
1. What must we do for pastors?
Pastors are going through a great hardship to the extent to which we can say that this is an age in which pastors are crumbling down. Most believers demand a lot from pastors without acknowledging them the way they are. No matter how weak he is, the pastor is an instrument of God, and therefore, if you just acknowledge the pastor he will gain strength. We should help the pastors who are having difficulty by giving them strength as devoted workers, relatives, and those who are loved. Also, if the pastor has potential, you can see great works of God if you act as a guardian, fellow worker, and host. If he is surely an evangelist, you must stake your life in helping and saving them.
2. What must we do for the future generation?
Many youth and future generations are being shaken and wandering. The ones who have the Gospel must relay the correct Gospel to the future generation with the heart of Moses’ mother of raising Moses. Also, just like Samuel did the Mizpah movement and Elisha raised the sons of prophets, we must relay the correct Gospel to the future generation. Just like God commanded Moses, we must teach the future generation the covenant and the works of evangelism.
3. What must we do for the church?
This is an age when the church is being criticized and cursed by the people of the world. In the church, there are many who are sick, neglected, and going through hardship. We should relay the correct Gospel to these people and help them in the Gospel. Also in the church, if we relay the correct Gospel to specialists, elites, and new members, they will be raised as disciples. There are also people who have spiritual problems in the church. If you help them with the Gospel to receive personal healing with the commission of the Gospel, you will bear many fruits.
- You are surely a true evangelist with the Gospel. Begin the important prayer to save the pastor, future generations, and the church.
Church Appointed Leaders Retreat Lecture 3 / 2011.6.14