Those who saw the glory of God
Romans 16: 25~27 Now to him who is able to establish you in accordance with my gospel, the message I proclaim about Jesus Christ, in keeping with the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past, but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal God, so that all the Gentiles might come to the obedience that comes from faith—to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen. (25~27)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #36 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
By doing the evangelism movement, answers and blessings may arise and great doors may be opened. In stark contrast, persecution may arise as well. However, true evangelists do not receive joy from answers nor are they shaken by persecutions. How did the Early Church manage to gain victory instead of faltering or dying from all the persecution? It is because they witnessed the glory of God. Those who have seen God’s glory are different. What you possess depends on what you see. It may also be different considering what you possess.
1. What is the glory of God?
There is something mankind cannot do. The problems of Genesis chapter 2 such as Satan, original sin, and separation from God cannot be solved by humans. In Genesis 6, the age of Nephilim could not have been blocked by mankind. Therefore, God promised the offspring of the woman and directed the construction of the ark. This is the glory of God. Those who saw the glory of God were never shaken by any situation and could never fail. They received the blood covenant (Exodus 3:18) as slaves in Egypt, they received the Immanuel covenant as captives (Isaiah 7:14), and received the covenant of Christ (Matthew 16:16) as their answers. Paul saw these blessings and was never shaken.
2. How can I see the glory of God?
First, it is the absolute Gospel. We can never enjoy the Gospel completely. We probably cannot even enjoy more than a 1/100th of the Gospel. The complete Gospel is to believe the Gospel completely. Then works will arise. Second, it is complete evangelism. The moment you believe that sharing the Gospel to the world in order to save the dying souls is the most imperative task, works will arise. Third, complete prayer. Believe that when you pray holding on to the covenant, God will provide you with the answer to save the entire world.
3. Discover the three things right now
First, before the time of creation, God has hidden many things inside the Gospel of the entire world. He has especially hidden things inside the Word and evangelism movement. Second, the prayer answer of it being revealed will arrive. Therefore, move as the answers come. Finally, when you give all the glory to God, you will be used until the end.
- Those who have seen the glory of God will gain success despite any situation. Silently meditate and pray so that you can see God’s glory within today’s prayer, Word, and evangelism
Immanuel Church Sunday Worship 2nd Service / 2010.9.12