16 Feb Festive Mission and Watchfulness
Pastor Vincent - 28 May 2015
Know And Enjoy The Power Of Gospel
We know that we should believe in the promise of God and forsake ourselves, but our fallen nature does not allow us to do so easily, because the worldly achievements and glories look so desirable to our flesh, especially when everyone else is also pursuing these things. Actually, the hardest thing is not about being able to do it, forsake the world and love the Lord. Instead, the hardest thing is not knowing the gospel and thus unable to enjoy the power the gospel brings. How did people of great faith mentioned in Hebrews managed the difficulties of letting go of the world? In fact, they were truly people who lived in the power of the gospel! The power of gospel had moved and influenced them to the stage beyond what they had thought and imagined, not by having more of the world but being rich within. Do we yearn for such power? Often, we rush to prove ourselves through achieving good outcomes and conditions; but Christ manifest the greatest power by submitting to the Father’s will. Therefore, know the power you’re seeking today. Keep looking to Jesus and experience the change of heart. As you confirm the differences of the worldly's and God’s power, you will be increasingly thankful for the godly training God leads you in, because through it you’ll restore the glorious image of God to the fullest and enjoy the joy of an evangelist.
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A time of spiritual warfare and watchfulness.
- Power of various idols:
- Ancestors and household gods
- Good luck & prosperity
- Pressure to stand by the Christian faith
- Temptations abound
- Internal struggles (loneliness, discouragement)
- Stress to evangelise
- Happy atmosphere must not distract us from God’s purpose
- Be set apart and vigilant
<Ephesians 6:18> And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
<2 Timothy 4>
2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.
5 But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.
<1 Peter 2>
11 Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.
14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” 15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. 17 For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
Also a time of opportunities.
1) To demonstrate Christian love.
2) To share the gospel.
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