New start
Matthew 28:16~20 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of this age.” (19~20)
♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #552 When the Morning Breaks Anew (#358 in previous version)
In order to start the evangelism movement, we must cast aside our powerlessness and motives, as well as our nature, and begin anew. When we make the resolution to share the Gospel to even one person and when we truly confess that we are powerless, when we make the resolution of prayer before God, God will begin His works. These are the new answers that we will receive.
1. Lifestyle of the evangelist
Starting now, we must live the lifestyle of the evangelist of experiencing the answers of God. Our lives must have a connection with evangelism. When we realize evangelism, we will gain strength and be revived. From that point on, healing will take place through the pulpit message and God’s power will be revealed. When the message of the pulpit comes to life, we will be able to discover the hidden prayer topics of the people that we meet with. Sharing prayer topics and the direction of answers with the people that we meet is evangelism.
2. Discipleship ministry
In order to start the discipleship ministry, we must first discover our own personal evangelism, Word, and prayer. At that time, our eyes to see our past, present, and future will open. Then, with the strength that God gives to us, we can enjoy the filling of the Holy Spirit and raise the people who are connected with us as disciples. Ultimately, we will be able to stand as witnesses who receive the blessing of globalization of our children and the church coming to life.
3. Start of healing
We can begin anew when our thoughts are healed. When we hold on to the Word and meditate, our hearts will be healed. If spiritual healing begins through the filling of the Holy Spirit, our diseases will depart and we will come to know the mystery of Biblical healing. No matter what problem or illness comes to us, if God is with us, nothing can be a problem for us.
4. Start of the church
We must discover the answers that the church will receive as we look at the Early Church that began in Mark’s upper room. The people who experienced the resurrection of Jesus Christ held on to the covenant and gathered before God. By the working of the Holy Spirit, 3,000 disciples were raised and a great crowd gathered. If we seek after the guidance of the Holy Spirit, live the life that God desires, and hold on to the Word, prayer, and evangelism, God will bless us and the church.
- The guidance of the Holy Spirit is the mystery to do world evangelization. If a great problem comes our way, we must take it as our platform and gain strength from it. Meditate on what it is we must resolve and how we must begin in order to taste new answers today.
Training Center Closing Seminar / 2010.6.17