The life of the evangelist that we must begin alone
Acts 17:1~9 As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures. (2)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #505 Christ for the Wide World (#268 in previous version)
It is said that while the majority of believers live their societal life, they are reluctant to reveal evidence that they are Christians. This is because they do not have assurance about their walk of faith. Evangelizing itself is not important, but rather, how you live the life of the evangelist is important. If that is the case, how must we live the life of the evangelist that saves the field?
1. The standard of life
We must be able to enjoy Christ on our own. The true Gospel is being able to have victory in the Gospel alone, no matter where we are. Blaming our church, family or environment while living our walk of faith means that we do not have strength. The Gospel is about having no choice but to win no matter what the situation, not about barely surviving. Christ is the one who works in our studies and all our work and is the solution to all our problems. True success is given when we are in Christ. We must be able to see the future of our lives through Christ. The life of the evangelist is Christ becoming every standard in my life.
2. The strength to do things alone
There is something to remember while living the life of the evangelist. First, the believers of the Early Church gathered together at Mark’s upper room and devoted themselves to prayer while grabbing hold of the covenant of the Word Jesus Christ relayed before ascending. Just like the believers of the Early Church gathered together and prayed, the believers who connect in heart and will must gather together and have concentrated training of the life of the evangelist. However, what is important is when we return to our regular lives. Ultimately, we must have the strength to live the life of the evangelist on our own and evaluate it. At this time, we will discover the important plan of God for ourselves.
3. The conclusion of the life of the evangelist
The conclusion of the life of the evangelist is ultimately about holding evangelism, prayer and the Word in our 24-hour day lives. Although this appears foolish to the unbelievers, when we are inside only the Word, prayer and evangelism, God raises up miracles in the midst of all the work and studies we are doing. This is the method of God. We must possess our personal method by which we can concentrate on God – daily, alone, no matter what the time, no matter where we are, and no matter what circumstance we are in – and enjoy the mystery that God is with me.
- Plan the life of the evangelist today. Meditate on the pulpit message, record your prayer topics, record the meetings you will have today, and try starting the life of the evangelist in which you find the important answers in all things.
World Remnant Cultural Missions Convention Missionary Camp Training / 2010.11.25