DECEMBER 17 Sat.
The Life Movement That Goes Beyond Life
Matthew 14:13-21 / And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. (19)
Hymn #500 Throw Out the Lifeline (Unified Hymn 258)
Important works and prayer topics exist. However, before getting those started, there are some factors that need to be checked. First, Jesus explained true blessings. In addition, when He prayed with His disciples, He talked about God's Kingdom that would be established. By using parables, Jesus also explained evangelism and the Gospel. Furthermore, He also showed the miracle of the five loaves and two fish. After that, He asked the important question, "Who do people say I am?" At that time, when Peter confessed that Jesus was the Christ, He talked about what would happen later. After triumphing on Calvary, the promises that He had made on the Mt. of Olives were fulfilled at Mark's upper room. Like this, God gives all blessings to the places where the vessels of world evangelization are prepared. However, if those vessels aren't prepared, people will become slaves; captives; and become colonized. There are three vessels and paths for world evangelization.
1. Jesus Saw the Crowd and Had Compassion on Them (Matthew 14:14)
When you realize the Gospel then look at people, you'll feel compassion for them. Right now, people are struggling to live in the race for survival. Regarding the people of Rome, who thought that they could survive solely by conquering the world; the Pharisees who fought for positions after becoming colonized; those who were dying from demonic and physical diseases; and the poor, you must have the strength to feel compassion for them to save the world. This is the church.
2. You Must Be Able to See What God Views as Urgent
The sick gathered to hear the Word and be healed, but the sun went down, and it became time to eat. Jesus blessed one basket of food; fed more than 5,000 people; and even had food left over. Like this, when Christ blesses you and His works take place in your business, great works will arise.
3. The Real Life Movement Must Be Done
"The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing." (John 6:63) The people who saw the miracle of the five loaves and two fish wanted to make Jesus their king. However, Jesus avoided them and went to the mountains. There, He told His disciples about the true "Life Movement."
If you find the mystery of "24," then "25" which is God's Kingdom will come. In doing so, your small devotion will never fade. This is "Eternity." By holding onto the covenant of "70 Disciples; 70 Regions; 70 Tribes; and 70 Nations," do the "Life Movement" that God sees as the most urgent.
[Covenantal Prayer] Dear God, may today be a crucial day of holding onto the important covenant. Please help me have a heart of compassion. Open my eyes to see thirsty souls, and instead of the miracle of five loaves and two fish, help me do the "Life Movement" to save others. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray. Amen.
The Life Movement That Goes Beyond Life
Matthew 14:13-21 / And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. (19)
Hymn #500 Throw Out the Lifeline (Unified Hymn 258)
Important works and prayer topics exist. However, before getting those started, there are some factors that need to be checked. First, Jesus explained true blessings. In addition, when He prayed with His disciples, He talked about God's Kingdom that would be established. By using parables, Jesus also explained evangelism and the Gospel. Furthermore, He also showed the miracle of the five loaves and two fish. After that, He asked the important question, "Who do people say I am?" At that time, when Peter confessed that Jesus was the Christ, He talked about what would happen later. After triumphing on Calvary, the promises that He had made on the Mt. of Olives were fulfilled at Mark's upper room. Like this, God gives all blessings to the places where the vessels of world evangelization are prepared. However, if those vessels aren't prepared, people will become slaves; captives; and become colonized. There are three vessels and paths for world evangelization.
1. Jesus Saw the Crowd and Had Compassion on Them (Matthew 14:14)
When you realize the Gospel then look at people, you'll feel compassion for them. Right now, people are struggling to live in the race for survival. Regarding the people of Rome, who thought that they could survive solely by conquering the world; the Pharisees who fought for positions after becoming colonized; those who were dying from demonic and physical diseases; and the poor, you must have the strength to feel compassion for them to save the world. This is the church.
2. You Must Be Able to See What God Views as Urgent
The sick gathered to hear the Word and be healed, but the sun went down, and it became time to eat. Jesus blessed one basket of food; fed more than 5,000 people; and even had food left over. Like this, when Christ blesses you and His works take place in your business, great works will arise.
3. The Real Life Movement Must Be Done
"The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing." (John 6:63) The people who saw the miracle of the five loaves and two fish wanted to make Jesus their king. However, Jesus avoided them and went to the mountains. There, He told His disciples about the true "Life Movement."
If you find the mystery of "24," then "25" which is God's Kingdom will come. In doing so, your small devotion will never fade. This is "Eternity." By holding onto the covenant of "70 Disciples; 70 Regions; 70 Tribes; and 70 Nations," do the "Life Movement" that God sees as the most urgent.
[Covenantal Prayer] Dear God, may today be a crucial day of holding onto the important covenant. Please help me have a heart of compassion. Open my eyes to see thirsty souls, and instead of the miracle of five loaves and two fish, help me do the "Life Movement" to save others. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray. Amen.
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