With - evangelism

Mark 3:13~15 He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach. (14)

♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #497 I Love to Tell the Story (#274 in previous version)

God has a plan to use me in order to save my unbelieving family, relatives, and others around me. This begins with me realistically enjoying the answer of God being with me. When you are enjoying the blessing of “with”, like Joseph and David you can enjoy answers that other people around you can identify. This is the beginning of evangelism and the greatest blessing that an evangelism disciple can enjoy. Then what is the true blessing of evangelism that I must enjoy?

1. Spiritual blessings

Going into the field and sharing evangelism materials is not the sole factor that accounts for evangelism. We, who have received salvation, must first enjoy the great spiritual blessings that God has provided within Christ. It is imperative for us to know that God will use me to save numerous people and has called me to fulfill His works. At that moment, when you enjoy your status and authority as a child of God through prayer the kingdom of God will be established and the doors of evangelism will open. Thus, evangelism doesn’t consist of our efforts or deeds but begins from enjoying the spiritual blessing of God being with us.

2. Blessing of saving the world

Because the world is in a state of separation from God, the hearts and minds of people are deprived of genuine happiness. True happiness and joy can only be restored through Christ. Therefore, we who have received salvation must share Christ who is the source of happiness. This is evangelism, which is why it is also the blessing of saving the world. You can enjoy the blessing of saving the world as a witness by receiving the true power that is in Christ, the mystery of being thankful in all circumstances, and the true answer of seeing that God will fill all of your needs.

3. The blessings of the afterlife

Evangelism is not a blessing that we just enjoy while we live on earth but is the blessing of the throne that is passed on to our future generation and continues on to the afterlife. The general misconception people have about evangelism is that one simply accepts Jesus Christ and attends church. However, when you correctly understand evangelism, the forces of darkness are bound wherever you go, the kingdom of God can be enjoyed on earth, and the blessing of saving the future will be given.

Forum Topic

Meditate upon the fact that God is with you from the perspective of evangelism. Organize and record your personal story of experiencing God with you so that you can profess this to others. Also, pray as you write down the names of the people you wish to share this story to.

New Believer Retreat Lecture 3 / 2013.8.13