The power to lead the world
Genesis 41:38 So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?”
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #183 There Shall be Showers of Blessing (#172 in previous version)
The person who can lead the future generations and the church can also be a leader for the world. In order to be used as the main figure, you must realistically receive strength. In order to receive this strength, we must have faith in several things.
1. We must restore our faith.
First, we must have faith to hold on to the spiritual reality. In this world, the Gospel and religions exist together, and God’s method and the world’s method are used side by side. That is why, if we don’t see the spiritual reality, if we go into society, we have no choice but to experience much confusion. Second, we must have faith to hold on to the evidence. God has given us the strength to save our future generations, the church, and the world. When Pharaoh saw Joseph, he saw that Joseph had the strength to save the world. As prisoners, Daniel and his three friends also possessed this strength. Paul also urged Timothy to gain this strength.
2. We must have realistic strength.
Joseph possessed the strength to lead the world that even Pharaoh found desirable. When David became king, he woke up early in the morning and prayed and in this way, gained the strength to lead. In order to lead, you must have this type of strength. When Joseph was a slave, he must have used his time wisely in the morning and the evening after a day’s work. When we meditate on the Word or when we share the Word, we must gain this strength. At this time, we discover that we need the strength we receive when we pray, the Word that gives us strength, and evangelism that gives us strength. We must also become focused through exercise and prayer. If we focus just a little bit, tremendous works will take place. We can find ourselves in the strength that comes from this, we can become the leaders for our churches, and we can save the future. When we receive answers, people will naturally follow us. This is precisely the strength to lead the world.
3. We must not forget to have continuous prayer in the field.
Now we can began 24-hour prayer in the field. When we pray for our field, we are able to see the most obvious, the most necessary, and the most absolute things. The problems in relationships and in situations become useful opportunities and God will begin His important time schedule in these areas.
- We are God’s children who will save the world, and we are Remnants and leaders of the 21st century. If that is true, we must develop the strength to lead the world. What is the Word, prayer, and evangelism topic that I’ve held on to for today?
Young Adult Retreat Lecture 2 / 2010.8.10