˝우리 중에 많은 사람들이 ‘때를 얻지 못하는 병을 ...

"우리 중에 많은 사람들이 ‘때를 얻지 못하는 병을 앓고 있습니다. 때는 시간을 말하는 것이 아니라 우리의 마음을 말합니다. ‘때를 얻든지 못얻든지 항상 힘쓰라" ‘때‘는 외부의 환경이 아니라 우리 마음이 결정할 수 있는 ‘의지적 시점입니다.  - P137

만일 당신이 예외적인 영감의 최고 상태에만 머물려고 하면,
하나님께서 우리에게 주당신은 하나님께 견딜 수 없는 귀찮은 존재가 될 것입니다. 만일 당신이 최상의 상태를 우상으로 만든다면 하나님께서는 당신에게서 멀어지실 것입니다." 하나님의 일을 한다고 부름 받았으면서도, 하나님의 일을 하기 위해 하나님과 멀어질 수 있습니다. 우리가 추구하는 ‘최상의 상태‘가 우상이 될 수 있습니다.  - P137

Genesis 22:2 NLT
[2] "Take your son, your only son—yes, Isaac, whom you love so much—and go to the land of Moriah. Go and sacrifice him as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you."
- P138

우리를 극한 상황까지 몰고 가셔서 하나님이 어떤 분이신지 이해하게 하시고 과감하게 따를 수 있도록 인도하십니다. "사람의 성품은 그 사람이 하나님의뜻을 어떻게 해석하는가를 결정합니다."  - P138

당시 아브라함은 하나님의 명령을 아들을 죽이는 일로 해석했습니다. 그런데 아브라함은 이런 끔찍한 시련을 통해 자신이 알고 있었던 잘못된 전통을 버리게 됩니다. 하나님이 아브라함에게 원하셨던건 역시 아들 이삭이 아닌 그의 믿음이었습니다. 하나님은 끔찍한 시련을 통해아브라함의 잘못된 믿음을 제거하셨습니다. 이는 하나님께서 우리를 직접적으로다루시는 방법 중 하나입니다.  - P138

"그러나 만일 우리가 하나님께 진실하면 하나님께서는 주님에 대한 더 나은 지식을 얻게 하기 위해 우리로 시련을 지나가게 하실것입니다." 아무리 어려운 시련이 찾아와도 진실하게 믿음으로 따라가면 하나님을 아는 더 높은 자석에 이르게 됩니다.

한줄 하나님은 때로 우리가 견디기 힘든 시련을 통해서 하나님을 더욱 깊이 알도록 인도하십니다. - P138

아브라함은 하나님이 말씀하신다면 자신의 믿는바와 반대되어도 무엇이든 할 준비가 되어 있었습니다. 아브라함은 아들을 바치라는 명령에 순종했고, 멈추라는 소리에 행동을 그만두었습니다. 이미 결심했다고 해서 그렇게 행동했다면 이는 믿음이 아닌 ‘광신‘입니다.  - P138

아브라함은 처절한순종을 통해 하나님의 성품을 더 깊이 깨닫고, ‘여호와 이레‘ 하나님을 고백합니다. "당신이 하나님께 진실되면 하나님께서는 곧바로 당신을 이끌어서 모든 역경을 지나게 하시고 주를 더 깊게 알 수 있는 내빈실로 인도하실 것입니다."  - P138

진실한 마음으로 하나님의 말씀에 순종할 때, 참된 믿음을 깨닫게 됩니다. 진실한 마음으로 하는 순종은 자신의 신념이나 전통적인 믿음을 포기한다는 의미입니다.
순간순간 진실하게 순종의 자리로 나아갈 때마다 하나님께서 아브라함의 믿음을정화시키고 성장시켜주셨던 것처럼 우리의 믿음도 정장하게 될 것입니다.
- P138

한줄노트 자기 신으로 하나님을 믿으면 ‘광신‘이 되지만, 마음을 열고 하나님께 순종하면 ‘믿음‘이자랍니다. - P138

39When Moses reported this to...

39When Moses reported this to all the Israelites, they mourned bitterly.

40Early the next morning they set out for the highest point in the hill country, saying, "Now we are ready to go up to the land the Lord promised. Surely we have sinned!"

41But Moses said, "Why are you disobeying the Lord’s command? This will not succeed!
- P124

41But Moses said, "Why are you disobeying the Lord’s command? This will not succeed!

42Do not go up, because the Lord is not with you. You will be defeated by your enemies,

43for the Amalekites and the Canaanites will face you there. Because you have turned away from the Lord, he will not be with you and you will fall by the sword."


- P124

44Nevertheless, in their presumption they went up toward the highest point in the hill country, though neither Moses nor the ark of the Lord’s covenant moved from the camp.

45Then the Amalekites and the Canaanites who lived in that hill country came down and attacked them and beat them down all the way to Hormah.
- P125

The morning after hearing God‘s judgment, the Israelites attempt to enter thepromised land without God‘s blessing.  - P125

Moses warns them that the Lord is notwith them but they ignore his warnings.  - P125

They go into battle without Mosesand the ark of the Lord‘s covenant and suffer bitter defeat at the hands of theAmalekites and Canaanites. - P125

After receiving sharp discipline, the Israelites feel the need to atone for their sins. However, instead of seeking the Lord about the right time to enter the promised land, they swing to the other end of the pendulum and jump to action before the proper time. Despite Moses’s urgent plea, the people refuse to listen. Once again, they are guilty of disobeying the Word of the Lord. - P126

We can exhibit similar tendencies. We may, at times, choose not to act out of fear of others or fear of failure. However, we can also rush into action, failing to seek God’s guidance because we are eager and impatient. - P126

We must beware of making presumptions and continually seek to align our will with His. - P126

The Israelites act presumptuously, going up to the highest point in the hill country without Moses, God’s mediator, or the ark of the covenant, God’s presence. - P126

As a result, they experience a predictable defeat at the hands of the Amalekites and the Canaanites. This story reminds us that God does not expect us to rely on our best human efforts when He tells us His promises; He desires for us to listen to His voice and follow His commands. - P126

Then, we can anticipate the fulfillment of His promises. If we do sin and disobey, we can display humility, repent, and receive God’s restoration before asking Him what we are to do next. - P126

"All our impatience ultimately goes back to a failure to believe the gospel. We eitherdo not understand how God feels about us, or we fail to value His approval highlyenough."-J. D. Greear - P126

I can only imagine the adrenaline coursing through David‘s veins. He couldjustify killing Saul by arguing that the king is an evil man, that he is actingin self-defense, or that he is fulfilling God‘s promise.  - P127

Yet, David restrainshimself, choosing only to cut off a corner of Saul‘s robe because he knowsthat Saul is still God‘s anointed. Here is a man who truly trusted in God‘s promises and refused to takematters into his own hands.  - P127

Because David believes that God is the truejudge who will vindicate him, he obeys God and not man - P127

Let us learn fromthis example, refusing to take shortcuts or do things our way, and insteadsubmitting ourselves to God‘s justice and waiting uponHim. - P127

Dear God, I admit that I am prone to presumption and self-reliance, just like the Israelites. I confess that I sometimes take matters into my own hands instead of seeking You first. Going forward, may I live in full dependence on You. In Jesus’ name, amen. - P127

[오늘의 한문장] 하나님의 시선

사역자에게 가장 무서운 것은 ‘영적 방종‘ 입니다. - P136

그러나 우리의 사역은 하나님의 은혜가 기초를 놓은 곳에서시작합니다. 우리는 영혼을 구원하기보다 그를 제자화해야 합니다." 영혼을 구원하는 일은 하나님의 은혜로 이루어집니다. 진정한 사역은 구원받은 사람들이 ‘제자‘가 되어 하나님께 순종하도록 만드는 것입니다. 그런 관점에서 우리 사역의진정한 성공은 우리와 같은 사역자를 ‘재생산하는 것입니다. - P136

하나님 안에서 그리스도와 함께 ‘숨겨진 삶‘을 살려고 하지•않는다면 끊임없이 사람들에게 잔소리를 하거나 명령을 내리는 사람이 될 수 있습니다. 이는 성공에 목말라 가시적 효과를 내려는 시도가 될 수 있습니다. 제자화‘를 통해 우리의 사역이 증명되는데, 이를 드러내려 안달하면 ‘영적 방종‘에 빠질 수 있다니 어렵습니다. 그래서 하나님의 일은 마치 ‘최선을 다하는 것‘과 ‘자랑하지 않는 것‘ 사이의 외줄타기와도 같습니다. 자랑하려 하지 않을 때, 사역자로서 올바른 자세를 가지게 됩니다. - P136

구원의 은혜를 베푸시는 이는 하나님이시기에 우리가 강요할 수 없습니다. 하지만 우리의 책임을 회피해서도 안 됩니다. 챔버스는주님이 하셨던 사역의 모범을 제시합니다. "주께서는 제자 됨에 대해 말씀하실때마다 언제나 ‘만약‘이라는 말로 시작하셨지, 반드시 해야 한다‘라는 식으로드시...
강요하지 않으셨습니다. 제자가 되는 것은 강요가 아니라 선택입니다." - P136

2 Timothy 4:2 NLT
[2] Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.
- P137

"우리 중에 많은 사람들이 ‘때를 얻지 못하는 병을 앓고 있습니다. 때는 시간을 말하는 것이 아니라 우리의 마음을 말합니다. ‘때를 얻든지 못얻든지 항상 힘쓰라" ‘때‘는 외부의 환경이 아니라 우리 마음이 결정할 수 있는
‘의지적 시점입니다. 우리의 마음 상태는 일정하지 않습니다.  - P137

사역자에게 제일 중요한 것은 하나님과의 관계입니다. 올바른 관계 속에 있다면 영감의유무는 별로 중요하지 않습니다. 어느 때나 최선을 다하면 되기 때문입니다.

한줄노트 하나님의 일을 하는데 ‘최고의 때‘는 중요하지 않습니다. 오직 하나님과의 관계만이 사역을좌우합니다. - P137

전적으로 하나님께서 우리에게 주시는 선물입니다. "만일 당신이 예외적인 영감의 최고 상태에만 머물려고 하면,
당신은 하나님께 견딜 수 없는 귀찮은 존재가 될 것입니다. 만일 당신이 최상의 상태를 우상으로 만든다면 하나님께서는 당신에게서 멀어지실 것입니다." 하나님의 일을 한다고 부름 받았으면서도, 하나님의 일을 하기 위해 하나님과 멀어질 수 있습니다. 우리가 추구하는 ‘최상의 상태가 우상이 될 수 있습니다.  - P137

챔버스는 경고합니다. "그 후 하나님께서는 당신이 주께서 맡기신 가장 가까운 책임을 행할 때까지, 또한 주께서 허락하신 예외적인 드문 순간들에 더 이상 집착하지 않는 것을 배울 때까지 돌아오지 않으실 것입니다."
한줄노트 하나님의 일을 하기 위해 하나님과 멀어지는 것처럼 어리석은 일은 없습니다. - P137

26The Lord said to Moses and ...

26The Lord said to Moses and Aaron:

27"How long will this wicked community grumble against me? I have heard the complaints of these grumbling Israelites.
- P120

29In this wilderness your bodies will fall—every one of you twenty years old or more who was counted in the census and who has grumbled against me.

30Not one of you will enter the land I swore with uplifted hand to make your home, except Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun. - P130

33Your children will be shepherds here for forty years, suffering for your unfaithfulness, until the last of your bodies lies in the wilderness.

34For forty years—one year for each of the forty days you explored the land—you will suffer for your sins and know what it is like to have me against you.’

35I, the Lord, have spoken, and I will surely do these things to this whole wicked community, which has banded together against me. They will meet their end in this wilderness; here they will die." - P121

36So the men Moses had sent to explore the land, who returned and made the whole community grumble against him by spreading a bad report about it—

37these men who were responsible for spreading the bad report about the land were struck down and died of a plague before the Lord.

38Of the men who went to explore the land, only Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh survived. - P121

The Israelites receive punishment for their grumbling: with the exception of Caleb and Joshua, the current generation of adults will die in the wilderness. The Israelites had not merely wrestled with their concerns and doubts after hearing the spies’ report. Their hearts were hardened, and they fell into rebellion. - P122

When we go through trials and tribulations, it is natural to wonder about God’s plans for us. However, we must guard against cynicism and refuse to grumble, even quietly in our hearts. Grumbling will lead us astray and cause us to wander unnecessarily in our walk with the Lord. - P122

Let us instead wrestle with our questions heartily, holding on to the promises of God and asking Him to protect our hearts and inspire greater faith.
- P122

The ten spies who spread the bad report are killed by a plague, calling to mind the plagues in Egypt. The plague is the severe consequence of their extreme faithlessness. What a tragedy! These men were in authority and possessed the opportunity to encourage their people with testimonies of what they had seen in the promised land. Instead, they function like a deadly poison, turning the whole community against God and against their leader Moses. - P122

Our words can build up and encourage greater faith or sow destruction and foster faithlessness. - P122

Let us seek to remain close to the Lord so that our words may reflect His perspective, offering refreshment and encouragement to those around us. - P122

Heavenly Father, I am humbled when I see how the Israelites grumbled because I have been tempted to participate in similar behavior. - P123

Use me instead to proclaim Your goodness and build up my community. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen. - P123

섬김의 대상은 오직 하나님이십니다. ‘사역‘을섬기는 ...

섬김의 대상은 오직 하나님이십니다. ‘사역‘을섬기는 순간 ‘하나님의 일이 우상이 됩니다. 사역이 우상이 되면 하나님이 보이지 않습니다. 하나님께 집중되지 않은 일들은 사역자들을 탈진으로 이끌어갑니다. - P135

하나님의 다스림 가운데 일을 하면 우리는 그저 하나님이 하시는 일의 동역자가 됩니다. - P135

Luke 10:40-42 NLT
[40] But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, "Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me." [41] But the Lord said to her, "My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! [42] There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her."

- P135

 곧 철저하게 주님께 동역자로서 현신하는 것입니다." 주님의 동역자가 된다는 말은 그 일을 우리가 주관하지 않는다는 말입니다. 어디에서 일을 해야 하는지도, 나에게 맞는 일인지의 여부도 오로지 그분이 결정하십니다.  - P135

그분이 우리를 어디에 두시든 우리의 가장 큰 한 가지 목표는우리에게 맡기신 그 사역에서 우리의 온 마음과 뜻을 주님께 부어드리는 것입니다." 챔버스는 ‘우리의 가장 큰 한 가지 목표‘가 ‘온 마음과 뜻을 주님께 부어 드리는 것‘이라고 말합니다. 이 목표가 분명해지고, 이러한 생각이 우리의 우선순위가된다면 어떤 일을 해도 잘못되지 않을 것입니다.  - P135

‘가장 크고 중요한 목표 그것이우선순위입니다. 하나님을 바라보지 않는 사역은 그 어떤 것도 우상이 됩니다.
한줄 노트 하나님과의 깊은 관계를 잃어버린 사역은 우상숭배가 되며, 그 일이 우리를 탈진하게 만든다는 것을 기억해야 합니다. - P135

Luke 10:20 NLT
[20] But don’t rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in heaven."
- P136

진정한 성공사역자에게 가장 무서운 것은 ‘영적 방종‘ 입니다. 챔버스는 사역자들이 종교적 유행이나 세상의 흐름에 취해 ‘영적 성공‘에 눈독을 들이는 것이 ‘영적 방종‘의 시작이라고 말합니다.   - P136

그러나 우리의 사역은 하나님의 은혜가 기초를 놓은 곳에서시작합니다. 우리는 영혼을 구원하기보다 그를 제자화해야 합니다." 영혼을 구원하는 일은 하나님의 은혜로 이루어집니다. 진정한 사역은 구원받은 사람들이 ‘제자‘가 되어 하나님께 순종하도록 만드는 것입니다. 그런 관점에서 우리 사역의진정한 성공은 우리와 같은 사역자를 ‘재생산하는 것입니다. - P136

그래서 하나님의 일은 마치 ‘최선을 다하는 것‘과 ‘자랑하지 않는 것‘ 사이의 외줄타기와도 같습니다. 자랑하려 하지 않을 때, 사역자로서 올바른 자세를 가지게 됩니다. 하나님이 하시는 일과 우리가 하는 일 사이에 분명한 구분이 생깁니다. 구원의 은혜를 베푸시는 이는 하나님이시기에 우리가 강요할 수 없습니다. 하지만 우리의 책임을 회피해서도 안 됩니다.  - P136

챔버스는주님이 하셨던 사역의 모범을 제시합니다. "주께서는 제자 됨에 대해 말씀하실때마다 언제나 ‘만약‘이라는 말로 시작하셨지, ‘반드시 해야 한다‘라는 식으로강요하지 않으셨습니다. 제자가 되는 것은 강요가 아니라 선택입니다."
- P136

한줄노트 하나님의 일을 하는 것은 ‘최선을 다하는 것‘과 ‘자랑하지 않는 것‘ 사이에서 외줄을 타는 것과 같습니다. - P136