NOVEMBER 23 Wed.

From Where and to Where Must I Go?

Matthew 10:38-42 / "And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward." (42)

Hymn #251 Marvelous Grace of Loving Lord (Unified Hymn 137)

There are three kinds of ordination ceremonies that you must know. First, Luke 9 and Matthew 10 depict the ordination ceremony of apostles before Jesus commissioned them. Second, in Luke 10, the ordination ceremony of church officers is told. Finally, in Acts 2, after coming down from the Mt. of Olives, the ordination ceremony for laypeople that was held in Mark's upper room is depicted. When you know these three kinds of ordination ceremonies, answers will begin.

1. Ordination Ceremony of Apostles (Matthew 10)
Saving the 237 nations and the spiritual world with the blessing and the power of the throne was the evangelism of the apostles. (Matthew 10:7-8) In addition, the greatest blessing that they enjoyed was God's Kingdom being established. With that blessing, they wisely proclaimed the Gospel and made disciples of all nations. Moreover, because God took responsibility over everything, they didn't have to fear death, (Matthew 10:28~31)

2. Ordination Ceremony of Church Officers (Luke 10)
Possessing the power to save the fields of the 237 nations was the church officers' evangelism. Moreover, to save the "70 Regions," "70 Fields," and "70 Nations" with their businesses, church officers raised "70 Workers." The only possible way to do that was by restoring the power to save the fields of the 237 nations. (Luke 10:2 & 20) When these church officers were raised, the Word movement arose throughout Jerusalem and Judea. (Acts 6) In addition, when the apostles faced death, the Church at Antioch was established, (Acts 11:19~31) and when they gathered and prayed, the angel of the Lord took the life of King Herod. (Acts 12)

3. Ordination Ceremony of Laypeople (Acts 2 & Mark's Upper Room)
Establishing the throne in the individuals of the 237 nations was the evangelism of laypeople. Those who saw the covenant of Calvary heard the works pertaining to God's Kingdom at the Mt. of Olives and were commissioned. Holding onto that covenant, they went to Mark's upper room and prayed. At that time, power like the wind and fire appeared, and they saw the things to come; the future; and had dreams.

God created man in His image and breathed into him the "breath of life." (Genesis 1:27 & 2:7) However, man lost his way; made idols with his own hands; (Acts 13, 16, & 19) and became completely captured in Satan's hands. (The 6 States of the Unbeliever) Therefore, God sent Christ who broke down Satan, the background of Hell, and disasters. For those who give even a cup of cold water to people who do the work of relaying Christ, they will not lose their reward.

[Covenantal Prayer] Dear God, may today be the day of the precious covenant and the day when the spiritual world is moved. Please allow the blessing of moving the fields of the 237 nations, the future, and individuals. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray. Amen.