Find answers within the past!
Romans 16:25~27 Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past (25)
♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #407 Dying with Jesus (#465 in previous version)
We must discover answers within things that have taken place in the past. That is why the problems of our past must not remain as scars, and we cannot pass on such scars to our descendants. God is with us, and because we possess the Gospel which is the greatest power, we must not be afraid of anything but instead be strong and courageous. God takes full responsibility for the lives of those of us who have the Gospel. There is a faith we must restore.
1. The plan of God (John 9:3)
God has an amazing plan toward the individual. God desires to be glorified through our entire lives. If we are indeed children of God, we need no longer be afraid. Even the difficulties and problems that we face could become the topics of great thanksgiving. The 7 Remnants in the Bible were all this way, and even remarkable figures like Martin Luther in church history were the same. He insisted and preached to the masses the truth that salvation could only be received solely by the Gospel and faith before God. As a result, he was sentenced to be executed, but even the threat of death failed to curb Luther’s resolve.
2. What has been hidden from long ages past (Romans 16:25)
What is the plan that God has hidden for us from long ages past? No matter how much man struggles, we cannot prevent the chaos, emptiness and darkness. It is only possible through Jesus Christ, who came as the light. The covenant that the offspring of the women would strike the serpent’s head (Genesis 3:15), the covenant of the blood sacrifice (Exodus 3:18), the covenant of the virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14), and the covenant that Jesus is the Christ (Matthew 16:16) is what has been hidden from long ages past and is also the greatest covenant of blessings that has been given to us.
3. A greater commission
Joseph and Moses each discovered the reason why they were sent to Egypt and held on to the commission of saving Egypt. Samuel and David each respectively held on to the commission toward the Philistines. Elisha saw a greater commission regarding the nation of Aram. Isaiah held on to Babylon, and Paul and Timothy held on to their commission as they looked on to Rome. God has already prepared everything perfectly for us. When we discover this truth, the lives we have led in the past can change into the ultimate platform for blessings. Every time we do so, the lost finances can be restored and the descendants will live. Start the prayer of discovering God’s great commission toward yourself. When you do so, God will pour down much grace upon you.
-What kind of plan can God, who knows my past, have for me? As you meditate upon your past experiences, meditate upon the greater commission He has prepared for you.
World Business Conference Lecture 1/ 2010.4.21