Those who possess God’s mystery
Colossians 4:2~6 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. (3)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #518 We Have Heard the Joyful Sound (#252 in previous version)
Colossians is an epistle that was recorded during Paul’s greatest hardship. To everyone else, it seemed like Paul was faced with great hardship; however, for Paul who possessed the mystery of God, it became the time to receive the greatest answer. Remnants must have the mystery that Paul enjoyed. To whom does God give this mystery to?
1. Mystery of connecting with God
“And pray for us, too, that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ.” (Colossians 4:3) This is the mystery of connecting with God. Every morning, Remnants must enjoy the mystery of prayer of communicating with God. While meditating upon the Word, you will see the answers to the problems of the past, and with these answers, proper prayer will take place. If prayer takes place, today’s Word will be fulfilled and it will be connected to the field of the future. The one who possesses the mystery of God is all right even in the midst of mistakes and failures, and the answers of yesterday, today, and tomorrow are discovered within the Word. After meditating upon the Word, pray ten minutes daily for the filling of the Holy Spirit. Then the Holy Spirit will undoubtedly work. (2 Corinthians 12:1~10)
2. Today’s Word, prayer, and evangelism
Enjoy the mystery of Christ every day; do not cower before failure but continuously remain in prayer. Pray for the answers that have already been given to you, and stay alert in prayer, as well. (Colossians 4:2) If Remnants possess the power of prayer, they can stay strong in their studies and in everything that they do. Paul, who held on to the mystery of God, did not fear imprisonment, but rather enjoyed his stay in prison. Remnants must hold on to the Word in the midst of suffering, and resolve to be victorious under any circumstances by abandoning all excuses. Whoever holds on to this mystery and prays will receive the greatest answer before God.
3. The results that will absolutely come
If a person who has received salvation enjoys this mystery, then the doors of evangelism will open. (Colossians 4:3) When the doors of evangelism open, so do all the other doors that were previously closed. Through God’s strength, the field will change (Colossians 4:4) and the answer of what to do when meeting other people will become evident. Thus, in order to be victorious in the world, the mystery of connecting with God must be discovered. If you just enjoy the mystery of God being with you, you can be victorious like the 7 Remnants and the Early Church.
Find the most quiet and peaceful time to enjoy the mystery of prayer for ten minutes. Immanuel Church Sunday Worship 2nd Service / 2011.10.30