Today, only!

Acts 2:1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place

♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #314 More Love to Thee, O Christ (#511 in previous version)

Although the direction of your future may be clear, if you don’t give your best effort today, you will not be able to achieve your dreams. Before you make elaborate plans, you must discover God’s plan. God promised that when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, He will give you power and will make you a witness to the ends of the earth.Acts 1:8 God gives the Holy Spirit to believers who hold onto this mystery and He shows amazing power that people cannot understand. If that is so, what is the answer that we must receive today and how can we enjoy it?

1. Only prayer
Jesus gives us a unique power, the blessing of prayer. Through prayer when we experience the filling of the Holy Spirit, God gives us power and strength that the world cannot give. We become totally different people. Also, the church’s blessing gives life to the region and disciples with the Gospel are raised. When this blessing is enjoyed all the time, the number of people who hear the Gospel and receive salvation grows. When you throw away your worries and your motives and pray deeply by yourself, God will undoubtedly answer.

2. Only evangelism
When prayer is restored in your life, evangelism happens naturally. The mystery of evangelism is found in meetings. All meetings are a realization of God’s blessings and they are the way to overcome trials and problems with strength. Peter in his meeting with the crippled man proclaimed the name of God, and after Stephen who staked his life on evangelism became a martyr, the Early Church gathered and the doors of evangelism in Rome opened. Like this, meetings should be considered as opportunities for evangelism for those who have been saved.

3. Only missions
Joseph knew God’s plan to proclaim the Gospel in Egypt and was not discouraged during his time in slavery and prison. Also, the people in Romans 16 knew the importance of missions and volunteered to become the protectors of the evangelist. Priscilla dedicated her work to missions and Gaius was responsible for providing hospitality to the workers. Also, God gave historic blessings to the people who understood the importance of missions and dedicated everything they personally had.

Forum Topic
Do you know the true meaning of only prayer, only evangelism, and only missions? Meditate on the unique blessings that God will give and be victorious today.
54 World Missions Conference Missionary Camp Training Lecture 2 / 2013.2.20