07, October, 2023, Saturday.
Who Is Better Off?(Luke 16:19~31)
"But Abraham replied, 'Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony."(25)
Hymn #240 When My Life Work Is Ended(Unified Hymn 231)
What is your real answer? The rich man in today's Scriptures lived a wealthy life without knowing the Gospel, and later, went to Hell. Although Lazarus was a beggar, he knew the Gospel and went to Heaven. Your real answer and blessing are to be used for evangelism and the Gospel movement(Matthew 24:14, Acts 1:8, & 1 Peter 1:9). Because the members of the Early Church entered this blessing, they overcame the obstacles laid out by the Pharisees and Rome and evangelized the world. Then, what's the reason why evangelism and missions are blessings?
1. The State of Unbelievers
The Gospel is the only way to resolve the state of unbelievers. Those who are used here will be blessed. Children of the devil have no choice but to run his errands (John 8:44) because Satan is the master. So, even if no one has taught them, their lives are within idolatry(Exodus 20:1~5). As a result, they'll be weary; burdened; and suffer from mental illnesses(Acts 8:4~8). They'll live and die in the background of Hell (Luke 16:19-31) and even their posterity will perish.
2. The Eternal Background
The past, present, and future of unbelievers are in the background of Hell. The real answer is extricating these people from that background.
3. Right Now
People can relay and receive the Gospel only while they're alive. In addition, only the work of salvation that's carried out while living on this earth has a reward. Even the salvation of the soul is possible only when people are alive.
God has given you a status, authority, and background. By holding onto these and continuing to pray, one day you'll gain power. Moreover, for the sake of evangelism and missions, churches with the three courtyards(237, Healing, & Summit) must be built. If temples where these can take place 24 hours every day are constructed, the "answer of 25" will come, and that power will last for forever. Ultimately, your occupation; studies; and job must be utilized here.
[Covenantal Prayer] Dear God, may this be the week when I gain new physical and spiritual strength. Help me completely hold onto the covenant, and may my business enjoy Your blessings in order to be utilized for world evangelization. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray. Amen.
Immanuel Church Sunday Worship, 2nd Service / 28, August, 2022.
[Gospel Memory Verse] 1 John 5:14.
[Bible Reading] Colossians 4:1~18.