Unhealthy mysticism and the Gospelmovement
Acts 21:7~16 Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” (13)
♬Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #449 When We Walk With the Lord (#337 in previous version)
What would happen if a fortuneteller told you about your future? If you are still shaky in the Gospel, you will waver. Someone who could tell the future told Paul not to go to Jerusalem because he would get caught there. Upon hearing that, everyone else wavered, yet Paul knew he must go for the Gospel movement. This is the difference between unhealthy mysticism and the Gospel movement. God wants the Gospel movement. Not even a movement of special gifts can come ahead of the Gospel movement. In our short lives, we must realize what the true evangelism movement is and live a life of being used for that work. How must we start in order to receive this answer?
1. One person
If you gain answers to problems with strength from God every day and live a meaningful today, the life of an evangelist will begin. First, you will experience the mystery of God, who is with you. Second, evidences will arise in those around you. God’s work will take place in your family, church lay leaders and disciples. Third, true healing will begin. Fourth, the full-force evangelism movement that shines the light will start. Evangelism is a tremendous thing. Unhealthy mysticism doesn’t stand a chance against this evangelism movement. Henceforth, uncover the important things God desires and enjoy the answer of relaying this to others.
2. One team
Now, form a team to enjoy the blessing of evangelism with you. If you form a team with a person who knows what evangelism is and who knows and enjoys the power of the Gospel, you will enjoy a historic blessing. The evangelism team centered on Paul did just that. The meeting with Lydia, who was a disciple like Jason, who saved Paul and the region, was a historic blessing. Is there a more valuable blessing than this?
3. One region
The answer of God entrusting one region to us will arise. The representative proof of this is all the individuals recorded in Romans chapter 16. These individuals knew God’s eternal time schedule and refreshed the hearts of God and people. God’s grace is spread widely through these kinds of people. They relayed the evangelists’ situations well. Moreover, they saved one region that was entrusted to them with the power of the Gospel. We must receive this same blessing. The true power of evangelism that transcends unhealthy mysticism will be given to us.
- Pray for today to be the day on which you taste the answer of God’s colossal evangelism movement through one person, one team and one region.
Core Training Message / 2010.7.10