The direction God desires

Matthew 24:1~14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. (14)

♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #161 Hallelujah, He is Risen (#159 in previous version)

No matter how much strength or grace we receive from the Sunday message, once we step out into the world, there are so many things waiting to trip us. Jesus told us that persecutions, chaos, earthquakes, famine, and wars would arise, and that the end will only come when all people of all nations hear the Gospel. No matter how challenging our lives may be, we can have victory if we hold onto the direction that God desires.

1. God’s direction that we must experience
It’s fine to pray a lot, but more than that, we must hold properly onto God’s direction. If we simply hold onto the direction in which God wants us to go, prayer answers will come. The Early Church members, who held onto the words Jesus spoke and asked for the filling of the Holy Spirit, were able to see the doors of evangelism open in 15 nations and disciples established.Acts 2:41 When we enjoy the Gospel in our everyday lives, despite feeling that prayer answers are not coming, and when we focus on the direction of evangelism, everything else will follow.

2. The covenant we relay throughout our entire lives
Once we have resolved to live for the purpose of expanding God’s kingdom, we must head forward in the direction of raising 3,000 disciples. Although it may seem difficult, God promised to open the doors of 15 nations and give answers to whoever seeks the filling of the Holy Spirit.Acts 1:8 In whatever field we are in, having disciples arise is the way to become a witness to the ends of the earth. When we resolve to live as God’s evangelism witnesses, relaying the Gospel throughout our entire lives until disciples arise, our lives will be the most blessed.

3. God’s perception of me
There is something far more important than receiving prayer answers. It is confirming exactly how God sees us. Once we have resolved to raise disciples, it is okay even if answers don’t seem to arrive. God will give new strength and protect the futures of those who believe in the Lord who is living and working. Difficulties become platforms for greater blessings for people who have resolved to live their lives for the kingdom of God. We must not be deceived, but instead follow God’s direction to go the way He wants.


Forum Topic
What is God’s perception of me? As you look into the future toward the answer of disciples being raised, pray for the goal of relaying the Gospel to 300 people. Begin with the people you know, and write down a list of those to whom you wish to relay the Gospel, and begin praying.
70 Workers Training Message / 2013.1.29