The mystery of a child of God
Colossians 2:2~3 My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #19 Hark, Ten Thousand Harps and Voices (#44 in previous version)
God has prepared everything for the children of God who have been saved. Because He sent Christ and finished everything upon the cross, all we have to do as children of God is to find answers in Christ regardless of our environment, problems and hardships. Looking only at my form and my level, we cannot discover the everlasting answers in Christ and have no choice but to crumble. All we have to do is not be deceived by our unbelief and overstep our own level and environment inside the mystery of Christ. Try making the resolution of faith today that transcends everything. What do you think is the mystery that God has given to the children of God?
1. The greatest weapon
Prayer is the greatest weapon God has given His children. People who have the mystery of prayer can transcend all environments and hardships. God works when we begin the prayer that enjoys only Jesus Christ, the prayer that enjoys the kingdom of God, and the prayer of power that enjoys the filling of the Holy Spirit. When I find my personal prayer method to enjoy the true fact that Jesus became the Christ without worrying or disbelieving, I end up seeing the great time schedule of blessings. The works will arise if we are able to discover the important prayer topics, answers and vision in prayer.
2. Evangelism that shares the grace of Christ
When we enjoy the mystery of prayer, evangelism is speaking about the answers that come just as they are. Evangelism is speaking about the answers that come while enjoying that God is with me. It is okay even if I just explain Christ who is within me. For this sake, I must regard meetings as precious. In all my meetings, even if I share a little bit of the grace of Christ that I enjoy, God works. For the sake of this, I must first be able to find and enjoy the mystery of Christ daily. At this time, all doors of answers will end up opening.
3. Word fulfillment
When I enjoy evangelism, the answers of God’s Word directly being fulfilled arise. Just like the disciples who received important answers in the Bible and the important people of faith who were used by God in church history, God’s Word is fulfilled through me and God’s works are continued. Enjoying the answer of God’s Word being fulfilled exactly in my job and my field is the greatest blessing that the children of God must enjoy.
- How much am I enjoying the mystery of being a child of God? Try meditating upon the blessings you will enjoy in Christ.
Oceania Conference Lecture 1 / 2011.9.13