Remnant’s platform
Philippians 3:1~9 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ. (8)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #305 March we Onward (#393 in previous version)
In order to survive in this world, there are people who chase after money and fame for their own comfort and the peace of their households, and people who live for the glory of God. When you seek money and prestige you will inevitably lose hold of the blessings of God; however, by contemplating the mystery of heaven one can realize that all strength indeed resides inside Christ. The word of Philippians 4:13 states to hold onto the covenant and disregard all the things of the world. In order for my talent and specialty to be used all the more valuably, I must establish the platform that God desires.
1. Acquire the knowledge of the world
Paul was a renowned scholar in Rome. Before Joseph became governor, he learned finances as a slave and politics in prison. As the son of the princess, Moses excelled in his academia and acquired abundant wisdom. In order for the Remnants to receive sufficient blessings and answers to raise evangelists, they must first correctly have the worldly knowledge as well as the knowledge of the Gospel.
2. Acquire spiritual knowledge
There are things that we cannot solve by our own efforts. Despite your desire to live your walk of faith with God’s wisdom and strength, you will undoubtedly fall every time if you lack spiritual knowledge. Because the Early Church was well aware of their inadequacies, they shared the Word with one another, communicated with each other, broke bread together and entered inside prayer. If you only focus on the physical aspects, then it will only yield physical results. Do not look towards the weaknesses of others, but open your spiritual eyes to see the will of God.
3. Acquire mature faith
When you meet people with strong faith you begin to grow in faith as well; however, when you encounter those with a humanistic nature, you will begin to perform humanistic actions without being aware of it. You must live a sincere and honest life, for the moment you engage yourself in selfishness and greed, the forces of darkness will begin to consume you. Remnants must go out to the world and possess the mature faith that will save the lives of people instead of being deceived by others. The Bible claims that those who do not know the spiritual state are like “children” (1 Corinthians 3:1~3). The more mature your faith becomes, the greater your spiritual strength will grow.
- Examine your spiritual state. Is it that of an immature child? As an evangelist, are you standing as a mature figure? Business & Industry Missions Message / 2011. 12. 3