2014. 3. 24. Monday.
People of the absolute answer(Acts 8:1~8)
Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ there(4~5).
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #366 Open my eyes, that I may see(#485 in previous version)
Many believers wander in unbelief without truly believing in the power of God. As a result, they themselves waver and have an influence of unbelief on others. Ultimately they are unable to enjoy the God-given commisson and blessings. What kind of spiritual eyes must we open in order to realistically enjoy the God-given commision and blessing?
1. All things with the eyes of the Gospel
People of faith recorded in the Bible and the believers of the Early Church regarded everything with the standard of the Gospel. And each time they discovered the plan and signpost that God desired. When we regard all events, people and circumstances with the eyes of the Gospel in the field that God has sent us to, we will be able to accurately see God's signpost that He has prepared in our field.
2. All things with the eyes of evangelism
The Israelites are the chosen people of God. Without opening the eyes of evangelism, however, they encountered great calamities several times. God has given all things to the believers who have received salvation. When we open the eyes of evangelism inside of the blessing of salvation, the blessings that have already been given to us will be revealed in the field as the evidence of world evangelization.
3. All things with the eyes of faith
Christians must stand on the 10 platform of faith(platform of Christian walk). We must open the eyes of unwavering faith regards to Jesus Christ who resolved all problems; the working of the Holy Spirit; the faith that the Word of God will absolutely be fullfilled; that all believers are God's temple; the covenant that where we are right now is the field of missions; that God is in control of all our lives; the time schedule of the life of the evangelists who are in God's plan; heaven and hell; and the reward given to evangelists that he who gives even a cup of cold water to them will not lose his reward.
[Forum Topic] We are God's children who have already received the absolute answer. Let us pray so that we can see all things with the eyes of the Gospel, eyes of evangelism and eyes of faith.
Core Training Message/2013. 11. 30.
[Minute Meditation] I want my eyes to follow only God.
[Today's Word] 2 Timothy 3~4, Daniel 1~2.