Hidden disciples
Revelations 7:1~12 After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” (9~10)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #36 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name (#36 in previous version)
The Book of Revelations is often misquoted by other organizations that call themselves Christians. These groups bring confusion to many people by offering incorrect interpretations of its message and instill fear in people through threats. There is no need for us to fear because these organizations do not have the power to evangelize and instead forcefully interpret the Bible. Evangelism is not something that everyone can do. However, among those who are saved, anyone can evangelize, pray, and enjoy the Gospel. No disasters, famine, curses, or wars can fell the child of God. Our commission is finding the disciples who will save this age by holding on to the Word of God.
1. Those who are hidden
God has hidden the thirsting souls, prepared workers, and hidden disciples in the field, and for this reason, evangelism has no choice but to take place. Those who connect with God will meet the people whom He has hidden. All the people called by Jesus and the believers of the Early Church were disciples who were hidden for the sake of the Gospel and evangelism. Simply put, the message of Revelations is this: because there are so many people prepared to receive salvation, do not worry or fear, and instead, take up your commission of evangelism and go towards the hidden disciples in the field.
2. What we must absolutely do
If we discover the hidden blessings, we will gain the commission to carry out the evangelism movement and save the next generation. Our true commission is finding the hidden disciples in the church and the field and testifying to them of God’s will and desire. Our prayer topic is testifying this accurate Gospel to the next generation and continuing the evangelism movement. It is imperative for us to rise to the spiritual summit of prayer in order to find the hidden blessings and hidden meetings in the field. At this time, we will stand as leaders of the evangelism movement to save the age and the future generations by standing as specialists of each field, just like the Romans 16 workers.
3. Lifelong mission
When we open our eyes to the Word, prayer, and evangelism, and when the church lay leaders and next generation come together as one in the covenant, the evangelism movement to save the age will begin. The fact that the Early Church believers followed the apostles’ teachings, broke bread, had fellowship, and prayed together signifies that this covenant was relayed to all people, and that prayer was also relayed.
- Do you have a precious meeting through which you can share the Word, prayer, and evangelism? May you form the prayer team in order to begin the prayer for world evangelization, the evangelism movement, and the Remnant movement.
Core Training Message / 2011. 9. 3