Recover the basics!
2 Timothy 2:1~7 Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this (7)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #197 God Whose Grace Overflows (#178 in previous version)
Joseph uncovered the plan of God and received grace through his dream. He was sold into slavery as soon as he realized his vision, but he did not falter. Even in prison, Joseph became the prime minister (governor) through that, and received God’s huge answers. The mystery to all this was that “the Lord was with Joseph.”
1. The heroes of faith
The 7 Remnants of the Bible and the heroes of faith experienced God being with them. They discovered their talents in God’s grace and prepared their sense of specialty from the lowest point. When they reached the seat of success, they took on their calling to save the nation and the world. Knowing that all things are in the Gospel, they did not worry or cry because of hardships. Instead, they moved others by performing the impossible through the mystery of prayer that shakes the throne of heaven.
2. Prayer that enjoys the basics
Those in the Bible who enjoyed the blessing of prayer are those who honed the basics. Potiphar noticed the spirit of God in Joseph, and David’s faith estranged the evil spirit upon Saul. Timothy was raised within the background of prayer and enjoyed the grace and insight of Christ. As one who enjoyed the blessing of Christ, he enjoyed true thanks in trivial tasks and never lost faith.
3. Blessing of the fundamentals
Timothy was one in heart with Paul. The Gospel that Paul revered and the Gospel that Timothy revered were linked through their tears (2Timothy 1:1-5). In this way, serving the Lord must be joyful, but tearful at times by the deep gratitude. To wholly enjoy the Word and maintain the calling of evangelism, you must discard all things besides your tears for the Gospel. Restoration of the fundamentals will arise when you die and Christ lives in you.
- Are you enjoying the mystery of God being with you? Resolve to become the classiest believer in everyone’s eyes.
Core Training Message / 2011. 7. 23