Forum that saves three things
Acts 2:42~47 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (42)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/ English Hymnal #515 Lift Your Eyes and Look to Heaven (#265 in previous version)
God promises that He will be with us. Even if we don’t believe in this, that does not alter the fact that it is the truth. It is an absolute truth that God is with us, yet if the children of God do not realize this then they will undoubtedly suffer. Unfortunately, a majority of people lose hold of this fact and fall into worries before problems. They especially worry about the problems of the church, field, and finances. Hence, when it is necessary to make an imperative decision, they are not led by the Holy Spirit and decide something else entirely. How can we solve this problem?
1. A forum that saves
We all have big and small problems. Specifically, problems arise in our church, hardships are faced in the field, and issues concerning finances are unavoidable. When we meet with these problems, many times, we face failure as a result of making spontaneous and instinctive decisions based on our own thoughts and led by the words of others without having any spiritual leisure whatsoever. When these problems occur, there are a few questions we must ask. First, when these things happen, what does the word of God say? Second, when these things happen how must we pray? Third, how will God who has allowed these problems answer me, and how has He answered me so far? These questions may seem like nothing, but they are clear ways to receive the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
2. Resolution to three problems
Inside the church, there are more problems than expected. You must absolutely hold on to the Word. It is our misconception to think whether a sermon is good or bad. God’s Word itself will inevitably be fulfilled. It is important to record the grace you receive from the message, and to look for important Bible verses on your own. Through this, you can experience the fulfillment of the Word, and you become capable of easily overcoming church problems. Also, there are numerous problems in the field. First, glance at your schedule and make plans concerning how you will share the Gospel. Then, you will begin to look for important materials. As you prepare in this manner, one day a person suffering from severe spiritual problems will ask for your help, or you will be able to see the problems of others. At that critical moment, you can share the Gospel as the answer. If answers and doors of evangelism continuously open in the field, then you will have no choice but to gain victory. Like this, if we receive the guidance of the Word, prayer, and evangelism, then unknowingly doors of finances will begin to open and answers will surely arise. If God who is with us works, then the problems that we have will be solved.
- How am I listening to the Word? Apply these important practices that can solve the three problems.
New Believer Retreat Lecture 2 / 2010.11.16