Urgent mission
Matthew 6:32~33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (33)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #167 Welcome, Happy Morning (#157 in previous version)
People generally perceive what they can only see with their eyes, and believe only what they can hear. What we comprehend with our eyes is deemed as the physical aspect. Money, popularity, and careers are worldly things that can be seen with our eyes. However, the more imperative matter is what is unseen to our eyes, and above all things, one’s spiritual state is of utmost importance. We live in a society where celebrities commit suicide due to popularity issues, and families and nations are broken because of financial afflictions, and yet no one is aware of the spiritual state that is responsible for this. How can we prepare the spiritual condition that is invisible to our eyes?
1. Gospel enjoyment
You must resolve all your problems through the deep enjoyment of the Gospel and have a spiritual experience within the Gospel as well. The people of faith in the Bible were not restricted by the visible things. In any situation and circumstance, their spiritual state was not shaken. In the lowest position, these individuals held on to the conclusion of the complete Gospel and embraced the vision of God. The Early Church was a gathering of those who had a sure conclusion within the Gospel, and thus were able to devote their entire lives for world evangelization.
2. Spiritual eyes
Through spiritual experiences, your spiritual eyes must be opened. Upon opening your spiritual eyes, you will begin to see a reason for thanksgiving. The reason to never be discouraged in the face of hardships is because of Jesus Christ. With the conclusion of the Gospel, there is no need to be bound by problems. Open your spiritual eyes and challenge towards the commission God has set before you. Begin the heartfelt prayer for the evangelism disciples to arise throughout the world, restoring the Gospel in every single field of society.
3. Urgent mission
Enter inside the depth of prayer. As you experience a time to communicate with God, discover a new identity and receive the guidance of the Holy Spirit in everything you do. At that moment, the Word will be fulfilled and God’s works can be enjoyed. As much as you deeply understand the Gospel, your mission will be discovered, and the great strength and background to bring this to completion will be realized.
-People tend to follow what they see with their eyes. Meditate upon the spiritual facts that appear when your spiritual eyes are opened through deep prayer. As you enjoy this, remember that your greatest mission is to relay this truth to others. Core Training Message / 2011.10.15