Save the older generation
2 Timothy 2:1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English
Hymnal #303 My Life Flows Rich In Love And Grace (#403 in previous version)
There are many missions given to the children of God, but the most important of all the missions that God gave is to save the world and save the older generation. Joseph received the answer of saving the older generation and spreading the Gospel in Egypt. (Genesis 45:1~5) Even if we lack power or ability, we will be used for world evangelization if we find the answer with the covenant that God gave us. God called us as the spiritual soldiers (2 Timothy 2:3~8) and made us strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. (2Timothy 2:1~2)
1. There is a solution to spiritual problems
King Saul suffered from mental problems and was afflicted with the evil spirit. (1 Samuel 16:23) No one knew the cause of this problem, but when David who had the Gospel sang praises, the evil spirit that had come upon Saul would leave him. When the believers of the Early Church believed in the fact that Jesus came to destroy the devil’s work and enjoyed spiritual power, they realized what the solution to the spiritual problems was.
2. We must enjoy the blessings
If we believe in the fact that Jesus became the Christ and enjoy the blessing as God’s saved children, then we will receive answers in our studies and work. We cannot overcome the world with our own power, but it can be done by the grace of God. When we gain the spiritual power through even 10 minutes of prayer a day at school or in our workplace, it will be connected to our lives and our future. When we grab hold of Christ who is the solution to our spiritual problems, we can discover God’s time schedule for us.
3. We must discover the time schedule
When they enjoyed spiritual power, the 7 Remnants of the Bible discovered the time schedule that God had prepared for them. While David was a shepherd, Goliath attacked Israel. For the Israelites, the invasion of Goliath was an adversity, but for David who discovered God’s plan, it was a chance to receive God’s answer. All the hardships and difficulties are the time schedule that God has prepared for us as well as the opportunities for us to receive answers
. - Are you using humanism in the face of problems and troubles without discovering God’s plan? Try to find God’s plan through deep meditation. Remnant Conference in America / 2011.11.24