Spiritual leader

Daniel 3:8~30 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or Today’s Word
worship the image of gold you have set up.” (17~18)

♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #505 Christ for the Whole Wide World (#268 in previous version)

The present age is moved by a small minority of leaders who have incredible leadership and influence. Consequently, the quality of our lives is improving as we live in a comfortable and prosperous era. However, what about the spiritual realm? Spiritually speaking, we live in an age of confusion that has encountered a storm and we are also in the midst of a spiritual drought and famine. This age needs a genuine spiritual leader that possesses the Gospel. What can you do to live a life of a spiritual leader who is used by God?

1. Life’s focal point of a spiritual leader

Just as a spinning top has a focal point, the center of our lives is deemed the focal point. Nothing else but the Gospel that God has given to us should become the focal point of our lives. Joseph, whose focal point in life was directed towards God, gained the opportunity to interpret the Pharaoh's dreams and became governor through the problem of slavery and imprisonment. When the Gospel of God of only Christ, only the kingdom of God, and only the filling of the Holy Spirit become the focal point of my life then God will take care of everything else.

2. 24 hours of a spiritual leader

The 24 hours of an individual who possesses only this mystery is different. This age is filled with the culture of corruption, idolatrous religions, and worldly organizations that bring further confusion. There is no other way and answer to save this age. We must think about only Jesus Christ who is the answer 24 hours a day and everywhere we go, we should share the answer of Christ’s name to the people we meet. At this time, our eyes to see true answers will open. With every step we take of enjoying this mystery 24 hours a day, God gives us the uniqueness to overcome and save the world.

3. Spiritual leader who will save the age in crisis

If a crisis approaches us who have received salvation, it is an opportunity God has allowed for us to save the world. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego faced the crisis of being thrown into a furnace but used it as an opportunity to share the one and only living God to the world.Daniel 3:8~30 If you have a spiritual focal point, then even crisis becomes an opportunity. Although we may be weak and powerless, our inadequacies cannot intervene with the power of the Almighty God. When you live the life of the evangelist of enjoying the mystery of the Gospel every day and every moment, God will raise you as a spiritual leader who will save the age.

Forum Topic

Do you have a personal method by which you continue to enjoy the spiritual mystery within your life’s focal point? Whether it is praise, prayer, deep breathing, or Word meditation, discover your own method of maintaining this in order to remain spiritually alert.

2013 World Young Adult Retreat Lecture 2 / 2013.8.14