NOVEMBER 08 Tues.
The Spiritual Level of the 10 Percent Who've Succeeded
Acts 1:11-14 / "Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven." (11)
Hymn #94 I'd Rather Have Jesus (Unified Hymn 102)
There are many successful people in the church. If you look at their characteristics, they are tremendously hard workers, great competitors in society, and are elites by nature. Moreover, they value self-management; personal relationships; and goals. Therefore, the reality is that they live centered on themselves; people; and life. As a result, there's no way for them to avoid spiritual ignorance; spiritual incompetence; and spiritual problems. However, if they realize the Gospel, they'll become like Paul. That's why you must raise them like the figures of Romans 16. For this to happen, what errands must you run?
1. The Witness of the 9 Settings
You must become the witness of the "9 Settings of the Throne" and run errands for the successful and elite. Similarly, the 7 Remnants; the heroes of faith from Hebrews 11; and people like Theophilus; Philemon; and Gaius were those who ran errands for the "9 Settings of the Throne." Every day when you inhale and exhale, if you pray to be filled with the Triune God, then the "9 Settings" to help you enjoy the blessing of throne the best will be set in you.
2. An Important Time Schedule
If the elite accept the Gospel, they'll be able to see an important time schedule. The eyes to see what was hidden for long ages past, (Romans 16:25) which is history, will be opened. Furthermore, the eyes to see today (Romans 16:26) and the future, (Romans 16:27) which is eternity, will be opened as well.
3. Witnesses of the Age
If this Gospel and the "9 Settings" that no one teaches to the elite are planted in them, they'll be raised as witnesses of the age. Not only that, they'll be raised as a patron like Phoebe who helped Paul and relayed letters in times of crises; become fellow workers like Priscilla and Aquila; (Acts 2:10, 18:1-4, & Romans 16:3~4) and stand as a host of all evangelists like Gaius.
Compared to the destruction of Israel in AD 70; the eruption in Pompeii in AD 79; and finally, Rome evangelization in AD 313, the works that you've done may seem small, but through them, future witnesses will surely arise. Now, dependent churches with less than one hundred members must concentrate on the minority. Churches with more than one hundred members must go forward by being centered on church officers, specialists, and Remnants. Finally, churches with over three hundred members must raise twelve great parishes order to exceed a thousand members and eventually ten thousand.
[Covenantal Prayer] Dear God, help me become a person of the greatest power who enjoys the blessing of the throne. Please raise me as the witness who gives answers and saves successful people. Like Paul, grant me the blessing of raising Remnants and helping church officers become like the figures in Romans 16. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray. Amen.
The Spiritual Level of the 10 Percent Who've Succeeded
Acts 1:11-14 / "Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven." (11)
Hymn #94 I'd Rather Have Jesus (Unified Hymn 102)
There are many successful people in the church. If you look at their characteristics, they are tremendously hard workers, great competitors in society, and are elites by nature. Moreover, they value self-management; personal relationships; and goals. Therefore, the reality is that they live centered on themselves; people; and life. As a result, there's no way for them to avoid spiritual ignorance; spiritual incompetence; and spiritual problems. However, if they realize the Gospel, they'll become like Paul. That's why you must raise them like the figures of Romans 16. For this to happen, what errands must you run?
1. The Witness of the 9 Settings
You must become the witness of the "9 Settings of the Throne" and run errands for the successful and elite. Similarly, the 7 Remnants; the heroes of faith from Hebrews 11; and people like Theophilus; Philemon; and Gaius were those who ran errands for the "9 Settings of the Throne." Every day when you inhale and exhale, if you pray to be filled with the Triune God, then the "9 Settings" to help you enjoy the blessing of throne the best will be set in you.
2. An Important Time Schedule
If the elite accept the Gospel, they'll be able to see an important time schedule. The eyes to see what was hidden for long ages past, (Romans 16:25) which is history, will be opened. Furthermore, the eyes to see today (Romans 16:26) and the future, (Romans 16:27) which is eternity, will be opened as well.
3. Witnesses of the Age
If this Gospel and the "9 Settings" that no one teaches to the elite are planted in them, they'll be raised as witnesses of the age. Not only that, they'll be raised as a patron like Phoebe who helped Paul and relayed letters in times of crises; become fellow workers like Priscilla and Aquila; (Acts 2:10, 18:1-4, & Romans 16:3~4) and stand as a host of all evangelists like Gaius.
Compared to the destruction of Israel in AD 70; the eruption in Pompeii in AD 79; and finally, Rome evangelization in AD 313, the works that you've done may seem small, but through them, future witnesses will surely arise. Now, dependent churches with less than one hundred members must concentrate on the minority. Churches with more than one hundred members must go forward by being centered on church officers, specialists, and Remnants. Finally, churches with over three hundred members must raise twelve great parishes order to exceed a thousand members and eventually ten thousand.
[Covenantal Prayer] Dear God, help me become a person of the greatest power who enjoys the blessing of the throne. Please raise me as the witness who gives answers and saves successful people. Like Paul, grant me the blessing of raising Remnants and helping church officers become like the figures in Romans 16. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray. Amen.