To transform the field
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 through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal God (25~26a)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #84 The Lord of Glory, The Light of Earth (#96 in previous version)
Gaius was fully equipped with wealth, prestige, and intellect. Although he possessed all of the aforementioned, he did not understand his life and for what he must be happy. Upon meeting God, his life turned into that which God desired, and all meetings and incidents were connected to evangelism and missions. How can you change your field?
1. Change problems into blessings
Those who seem successful and happy also face problems. Moreover, with a lack of spiritual strength, all things are worth the grumbles and complaints as they appear larger than they are. You cannot trust the Word of God because you do not know what is valuable. Everything that takes place in your life is a part of the plan of God for the sake of evangelism and missions. Oblivious of this, reformation is simply momentary as you will return to first base. You must uncover the true blessings through the Word.
2. Actualize the hidden mystery
The circumstances Joseph was put in made it difficult for him to be grateful. He had nobody to talk to and nobody to listen to him. The situation grew worse by the day until he was even falsely accused and imprisoned. However, Joseph trusted the Word of God and did not give up until the promise was fulfilled. The hidden mystery is fulfilled for those who believe and wait.
3. Apply the Word to the individual
All those who helped Paul with world evangelization believed in the Word of God. They thought for the benefit of evangelism and aligned their direction with world evangelization. In life, everybody is met with hindrances. God desires for you to change the world, that is captured by the forces of darkness, by the Word of God, and to save the people of God. When you meditate on the Word and apply it into your life, God will carry out His desire through you.
-What do you live for? Look at the people around you and all the problems you face with the eyes of the Gospel when making decisions. World Missions Conference Lecture 2 / 2012.2.14