A person who is happy because of the Gospel
Acts 27:24 And said, “Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.”
♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #314 More Love to Thee, O Christ (#511 in previous version)
Paul held on to Rome evangelization as his commission. Our commission is to shine the light of the Gospel in the field, as well. This commission begins when we are happy because of the Gospel. If we begin the prayer of enjoying happiness in the Gospel, the pulpit message will be fulfilled and we will receive the answer of saving others. In order for us to taste true happiness in the Gospel, we must personalize prayer, the Word, and evangelism. From this point on, realistic answers will be given to us. What is it that we must absolutely restore today?
1. Personalization
We must absolutely personalize today’s Word, prayer, and evangelism. Only when the Word, prayer, and evangelism come to life in our walk of faith will we save ourselves and, in turn, save others. How can we find these answers? We must first begin in prayer. In particular, if we pray regarding our personal problems, they will become our platform and we will be able to see God’s time schedule within the suffering and persecutions that come to us. The storm was not a problem before Paul who had personalized the Gospel. Rather, it became the opportunity for him to rise as a main figure of the Gospel.
2. Disciplization
After we personalize prayer, the Word, and evangelism, it is imperative that we help others receive the same answers as us. This is what we call disciplization. Starting now, we must place three things in our heart and succeed in disciplization. First, we must raise important people separately and help them to experience the power of the Word and prayer within the Gospel, and to experience evangelism. Second, it is important that we establish a system for continuation of the evangelism movement in the field. Third, we must set a day and rise to the challenge of the Gospel in the field.
3. Globalization
When we personalize prayer, the Word, and evangelism, and receive the answer of disciplization and then head out into the fields of the world, tremendous works will arise. Paul knew this mystery and held on to the answer that he must see Rome also. God has also called us as the main figures of this answer. If that is the case, we, too, will be able to see the works of God that took place for Paul and the individuals of Romans 16.
- We must personalize ourselves, raise disciples, and draw in faith the answer of world evangelization as we enter into deep meditation. Those who have this prayer topic will receive answers.
The Philippines Evangelism Conference Lecture 2 / 2010.6.1