Evangelism mission to save the region
Matthew 28:16~20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. (19~20)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #518 We Have Heard the Joyful Sound (#252 in previous version)
Many believers say that they don’t know how to evangelize, and that evangelism is difficult. Evangelism is not a special talent, but an absolute answer and mission that those with salvation must enjoy. The people of faith from the Early Church held unto the blessings of salvation and devoted themselves to world evangelization as their mission. God desires to save this region and the world through us. How can you begin your mission to save this region?
1. What you must first do
In order to fulfill the mission of evangelism, there is something that must be done first. To bear the mission of evangelizing my region, I must first rearrange my priorities. Set aside the occupation you hold in order to live and eat, and prioritize prayer and evangelism in receiving grace. When I change my priorities before the Lord, the Holy Spirit works and the answers of uniqueness are discovered. “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33)
2. Content of the mission
The core of the mission God has given to us is Christ. Christ is the answer to all our life problems. This is the essential content of our evangelism mission. I must enjoy and experience Jesus becoming my Christ daily. If you are an individual with salvation, you are capable of going to all nations and baptizing them in the name of Christ.
3. Evangelism mission
I must first save myself in order to bear the mission of evangelism. Because the Holy Spirit resides within me, I must receive strength through the works of the Holy Spirit, follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit in saving the field, and enjoy the fulfillment of the Holy Spirit to save the world. I must enjoy this blessing to the extent in which God’s power becomes present in all nations. As you look upon the world and the future, prepare in prayer and raise up the future generation as well as disciples. Studying and working inside the covenant and preparing a platform through which we can receive strength is the greatest evangelism mission.
- What are my thoughts regarding evangelism? Meditate upon the fact that receiving grace through the Word, prayer, and evangelism is my first priority and that the answers that are manifested through this come second.
Daejeon Regional Evangelism Conference / 2011.8.9