God’s masterpiece
Romans 16:25~27 Now to him who is able to establish you in accordance with my gospel, the message I proclaim about Jesus Christ, in keeping with the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past, but now revealed and made known. (25~26)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English #542 ‘Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus (#340 in previous version)
Today, numerous people are caught by addictions. Satan used the culture to attack the empty hearts of people. Playing games, drinking, and smoking may be entertaining while it lasts; however, in the end your hearts became desolate and depressed. What lies within your heart and mind is crucial. If you can enter the Word of God for at least ten minutes every day, you will be changed and the strength to overcome problems will be obtained. How can we gain strength as we look to the masterpiece that God will fulfill through us?
1.The strength that the people of faith in the Bible enjoyed
The people of faith in the Bible experienced God’s power. After hearing the voice of God, not a single word that Samuel spoke ever fell to the ground and was exactly fulfilled (1Samuel 3:1~18). When the spirit of the Lord came upon David, he received the answer of defeating Goliath, saving the nation, and constructing a temple for the Lord. Although it may be for a short period of time, deeply meditate upon God’s Word and discover God’s plan for you today. Then your eyes will be opened to see the spiritual and eternal things. This becomes a great strength in living in this world.
2. God’s masterpiece for me
By meditating on the Word and possessing spiritual strength, God’s masterpiece for me will be revealed. If you look at the past with spiritual eyes, all of the hardships and sufferings of the past will become a platform, as well as a foundation upon which you can prepare for the future. Also, contribute your best efforts for even the smallest tasks and make today the best it can be. My future will undoubtedly be used as the masterpiece of God; hence, we just need to enjoy the plan of God within the Word, regardless of our situation.
3. God’s historic masterpiece
God has called me as His creation. In addition, He will use me to change this age that is consumed by darkness. The Gospel and evangelism movement that will change the field of the culture will arise through me. Embrace God’s vision and receive the answer of changing problems into blessings and hardships into answers. When you pray in the midst of worries, all your present conflicts and problems will become a platform. They will serve to make God’s historic masterpiece.
- I am God’s greatest creation, and will be used to fulfill the historic masterpiece of this age. Remember this truth and enter inside deep prayer today. World Youth Retreat Lecture 2 / 2012.1.19