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Three experiences

Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #191 I’m Rejoicing Night and Day (#427 in previous version)

Many people concentrate on their work and accomplish their tasks, or get themselves immersed in leisure activities and relieve stress. However, there are many people who concentrate on things that are harmful to their minds and body, such as games or gambling, and have their lives fall apart. What will happen if we as mankind who are created in the image of God concentrate on God?

1. We will experience who we are
If we do not correctly know who we are, we will waver and fall in the face of hardships even if we hold positions at church or have lived our Christian walk of faith for a long time. The one who concentrates on God recognizes that God is with him. If we enjoy this blessing without succumbing to time, place or work, we will not waver whether things go right or wrong and despite unexpected events. We will come to find the talents that God has given to us and see the vision of what we must do. Whenever we pray, God will open our eyes to see the circumstances, guide us to receive answers and provide us with the power to work with integrity.


2. We will come to experience the age
If we begin to enjoy the mystery of God being with us daily, we will open our eyes to see the age, not to mention ourselves being changed. We will come to understand that the reason why the world is perishing is that it lacks the Gospel. The Word of God will begin to touch every aspect of our lives every day and we will come to an understanding of the Word of God for this age. When we share the answers we have received with others, the door of evangelism will open. Evangelism will naturally take place in our lives without difficulty.


3. We will come to experience the future
God will show us the future when we concentrate our life, the time we are given and our interests on God. Wisdom that we cannot possibly imagine will spring forth. We will only be enjoying the status and authority of children of God and yet God will give us the answer of everything working together for the good of those who love Him. Those who know themselves, see the age and know the future will have different thoughts, words and actions. If we have no idea who we are, see darkness in our path and are afraid of the world, then we need the time to concentrate on God right at this moment.


Forum Topic
How do we concentrate on God? Let us carve out some time to look to God and deeply meditate on the Word of God. If we have this time, then we are the happiest people in this world.
42 World College Retreat Lecture 1 / 2013.1.15