Power to save the world

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

♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #90 I’ve Found a Friend (#98 in previous version)

The children of God have received strength to not only merely overcome the world, but to save the field that is riddled with darkness. Joseph was always in the most difficult, and lowest, situations, but wherever he went, God changed his surroundings. Wherever Paul went, he witnessed Christ and opened the doors for Roman evangelization. When we receive the answer to our problems through the Gospel, this answer will be relayed to others. What must we prepare to enjoy these answers?

1. Restoration of prayer
Many people think prayer is difficult. But prayer is actually a blessing children of God must rightfully enjoy. If Christ has been imprinted in our hearts, then prayer, which is simply communication with God, will take place naturally. When we confess our difficulties and pose our questions before God, we will discover the plans He has prepared for us. It is at this time that we will discover plans uniquely for us, and receive unique answers others cannot receive. It is then that we can receive the power to save the world.

2. Most necessary things
The world is a spiritual battlefield. It is shrouded by the force of darkness, and many people are suffering because they do not know God. At such a juncture, we need to fight the spiritual battle in order to heal the world that is imprinted with the culture of darkness. And we need to relay only Christ to those who are floundering for answers. When we do so, we will enjoy the absolute blessings God has uniquely prepared for us. When we discover answers through prayer without being discouraged by the world, we will become God’s witnesses capable of doing what is most necessary.

3. Main figures
God has raised His children as the main figures of this age. We are lacking, but He is almighty. When we look at the world with spiritual eyes, we will see souls that are dying because they do not know the Gospel and the field that is filled with the forces of darkness. We need to listen to God’s voice, and pray holding onto the answer of becoming the main figures to lead this age. When we discover God’s answers for us in this age and relay the Gospel, God will abide in all works.

Forum Topic
We can overcome and save the world with the power God has given us. How can we receive spiritual power at this place at this moment?
Young Adult Leaders Retreat / 2013.3.1