Opportunity that only comes once
Psalm 127:1~5 Unless the Lord builds the house, its builder labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him. (1, 3)
♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #357 Encamped Along the Hills of Light (#397 in previous version)
The Bible refers to children as a heritage from the Lord. Therefore, in the single opportunity that has been presented to us, and the one life that we have each been given, we must reflect upon our lives with the Gospel and raise our children through the covenant. This is the holy commission and responsibility with which the Lord has entrusted us. The period between the moment of conception to the age of 12 is vital. There is something we must realize as we look at the field strewn with elites who face demise even after having seemingly achieved success. The covenant engraved at a young age can determined an entire life and the Gospel instilled by the parents can become the fertilizer of success.
1.Super elite
There is a need for people of God who possess a different strength who, like the seven Remnants. recorded in the Bible, are able to capably overcome all problems, difficulties and suffering in their fields. That is because God fulfills His important works through those who, more than elites who simply achieve success, are prepared as transcendent or super elites. Super elites know the precise origins of the countless spiritual problems that rear its heads in the world, and they also know that Jesus Christ is the only solution. Super elites know exactly what Paul’s confession (Colossians 2:2~5) that everything is inside the Gospel means, and also hold on to the Word accurately and possess the power to realistically pray. There are certain to be difficulties on our path, but developing into a person of God who can overcome them is God’s plan and God’s joy. The covenant sowed deep within David in his childhood manifested itself as the answer of slaying Goliath when it aligned correctly with God’s time schedule.
2. The blessing given to the married couple
What is most necessary to raising super elites is for the pair of spouses whom God has matched to discover the blessings He has given to the married couple. Each couple must know God’s plan in calling them to become one as helping spouses who serve their husbands as they serve the Lord, and who love their wives as the Lord loved the church and begin forum. Children see the world through their parents. Parents are, essentially, children’s windows into the world. They learn about God through their parents, and it is through their parents that they begin to establish the fundamentals of life as an evangelist and their concepts of worship, prayer and the Word. This is how they are able to be in possession of the inner person who is rooted in the Gospel. Because children are a heritage from God, we must understand God’s method of managing them. It is important that we take heed in His help and interference to educate our children in adherence to the Word. Parents must not miss out on spending time with their children. Our children do not belong to us; they belong to God.
- In your respective time schedule, do not lose hold of the one opportunity that has been presented to you and begin to pray to be prepared as a super elite.
Prenatal/Infant Parents’ Retreat Lecture 1 / 2010.5.21