The witness who saves the world
Acts 2:17 "In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams."
♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #413 When Peace Like a River, Attendeth my Way (#470 in previous version)
God has called us to be witnesses of the Gospel, witnesses to save the churches, and witnesses to save the world. When we depart from this world, we want to leave behind evidence that we enjoyed the blessing of evangelism and that we realistically enjoyed the kingdom of God. When the kingdom of God is present, God works through His Word through the Holy Spirit, and sends His angels to do his work. When this happens, the forces of darkness are completely bound. What we need to leave behind is the enjoyment of God’s kingdom on earth.
1. God’s kingdom should be conveyed to people whom you meet
Through you, every person you meet should know about God’s kingdom. Then, true healing will take place. The most significant problems for people are impatience and anxiety, and the tendency to act as they wish. These problems realistically speaking cannot be fixed without enjoying the kingdom of God. Nothing can win over the kingdom of God.
2. God’s kingdom should be conveyed to the world
We must share the mystery of God’s kingdom with the world. God who has all power in heaven and earth called us to make disciples of all nations. He will be with us always. He sent us to preach the Gospel to all peoples and to drive out demons in His name. We will receive great strength and become His disciples to the ends of the earth. God who sits on His throne promised to always be with those people who hold on to His covenant.
3. God’s kingdom in our present lives
In what way will God’s kingdom be present in our lives? First, our churches need to change into representative churches. This is the answer that appears in Acts 2. Marvelous blessings that people cannot block will appear, the doors of evangelism will open, the Word will be fulfilled, 3,000 workers will arise, there will constantly be works in the field. Second, our descendants will be able to see the kingdom of God. Third, as in Romans 16, oneness will take place among the workers for the purpose of the Gospel movement that saves future generations.
-Today pray realistically about the people you meet in the field and for the kingdom of God to realistically be present in your life.
World Business Conference Camp Training Lecture 3 / 2010.4.20