2025.08.23 Business Missions
The 237 Nations and the Start of Eternal Answers of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd RUTC (34)
– Bartizan 30 of the 3-day Weekend Age –
Scripture Reading: Acts 19:21
Thank you. Perhaps some of our new family members are wondering, “How should I start?” You must ask that question. Also, our industry workers and church leaders should ask, “What role should I take?” And for the many multiethnic people gathered here today, you must ask, “What must I hold onto and take back with me?”
Watchman – Myself, People, Field, Church, Future Generations
You are watchmen. Do you know what a watchman is? A watchman is someone who guards and protects. That means you must first receive the power of prayer to take on this role.
A watchman is someone who looks carefully to see if there is danger. A watchman is also someone who notices when there’s a problem, a crisis, or an incident — and acts quickly to help solve it and alert others.
We already have abundant messages and resources, but in order to truly live as spiritual watchmen, there are several important things you must remember.
Because a watchman’s role is so crucial, wherever you go, simply ask yourself this question:
“What is the one thing I must do here?”
For me, it became very clear: “People need to enjoy the gospel and proclaim it, but they’re not doing it.” That’s what I realized. That’s why I decided, “Wherever I go, I must make this my assignment.”
Whenever you meet someone, you must believe God has a plan for that person and you must see the area where they need to be saved. Most people miss their blessings because they cannot see this.
When you go to the field, ask yourself, “What must be revived here?” If you cannot see this, you’ll miss the blessing of the watchman.
Even when you come to church for worship on Sunday, what do most people focus on? Simply attending the service, maybe meeting some people, and then going home. But if you fail to receive the power of the Word in church, you will miss everything. That’s why many cannot take on the role of a watchman — their mission comes, but they can’t fulfill it.
And think about our future generations. You must clearly see what you need to pass on to them.
So today’s theme is this: The Mission We Must Absolutely Give to Our Remnants.
In this three-day weekend age, there is a very specific mission we must pass on to our remnants. You must hold onto this and help them receive it.
Introduction
Let me give you just one example — the example of an industry worker.
[Priscilla and Aquila]
[Acts 2:10]
At the Mark’s Upper Room, the powerful work of the Holy Spirit began. Priscilla and Aquila were there, present at that historic moment. Jesus had declared, “It is finished,” and after His resurrection, He spent 40 days on Mt Olive explaining God’s kingdom. Then, on the day of Pentecost, the Spirit came, and they were there to receive it.
All industry workers and church leaders must firmly hold onto this same spiritual strength.
I mentioned last Sunday that most people lose hold of this blessing. You receive the Word, but the living Word must work in you throughout the entire week. That’s how God’s blessing continues.
Let me remind you of the example of John D. Rockefeller and his mother. She told him: “You must never miss the Word on Sunday worship. Go early, pray before service, prepare your heart, and listen carefully. After worship, hold onto the living Word and pray with it for the entire week.”
It’s simple advice — but many lose it. That’s why we lose blessings after receiving them. Look at Rockefeller’s life. Through holding onto the Word, he ended up establishing over 2,000 churches. At one point in history, people even said, “Without Rockefeller’s support, no one can become the President of the United States.” That’s the level of blessing that came.
John Wanamaker also said something remarkable when he was offered a government position as a minister: “I’d rather teach children on Sundays and attend worship than become a minister.”
When blessings come from holding onto God’s covenant, they are on a completely different level.
[Acts 18:1-4]
Later, Priscilla and Aquila met Paul, the evangelist. From then on, they began using their business earnings to support his ministry.
Do you realize the blessing here? If you, as an industry worker, can strengthen your field of work so that your pastor and your church can fully dedicate themselves to missions, there is no greater blessing than that.
Pray for this. You don’t need to waste your energy on lesser things. Like Rockefeller’s mother said: “Make lots of money so you can give for God’s kingdom — that’s true faith.” This is the normal, healthy spiritual lifestyle of a business person.
[Acts 18:24-28]
Then they met Apollos, a young remnant. Priscilla and Aquila carefully explained to him the deeper gospel truths they had received at the Upper Room. They asked him, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” Apollos was deeply impacted and later became a powerful evangelist.
[1 Corinthians 16:19]
Meanwhile, the Corinthian church was full of conflicts and divisions. But Priscilla and Aquila opened their home and established a church there: “The church that meets in their house.”
[Romans 16:3-4]
Finally, they played a major role in the evangelization of Rome, which ultimately connected to world evangelization.
These blessings are not limited to Priscilla and Aquila — they are the model for us.
Main Message
Once you enjoy this blessing, you will know what to give to the remnants. You’ll have something to teach, something to pass on, and something to proclaim.
1. Mission of the Past, Today, and the Future
You must teach remnants the mission concerning their past, present, and future:
- Acts 17:1 — Our past cannot be solved without Christ.
- Acts 18:4 — Our present cannot be sustained without the power of prayer.
- Acts 19:8 — Our future cannot be fulfilled without holding onto the kingdom of God.
This was the same mission Paul and Priscilla’s family passed on to the next generation.
2. The Field, the Region, and the World
This blessing doesn’t just stay with you — it naturally spreads to the field, the region, and the world.
By holding onto these verses (Acts 2:10; Acts 18:1-4; Acts 18:24-28; 1 Corinthians 16:19; Romans 16:3-4), they were equipped with spiritual power and eventually impacted the entire world.
- The Road — Acts 17:1 refers to the road to Rome.
- The Power — Acts 18:4 refers to the spiritual strength to go to Rome.
- The Answer — Acts 19:8 refers to explaining the kingdom of God, which is the ultimate answer on the way to Rome.
3. The True Mission for Each Region
Every field has a unique mission from God. For example, in Ansan, God has gathered an extraordinary number of multiethnic people.
Our churches must become places where multiethnic families feel at home — even if the facilities are lacking, the atmosphere must make them feel like family. Invite them into your homes. Eat together. Let them stay overnight. Bring them to worship the next day. Make it natural and comfortable.
And then, hold forums around the Word so they leave strengthened to impact their nations when they return. That’s why God placed you here.
Examples from Acts
- Thessalonica (Acts 17) — Located on the highway connecting the East and West, making it critical for spreading the gospel.
- Corinth (Acts 18) — A key port city plagued with idolatry and corruption; God sent Priscilla and Aquila there to meet Paul and begin revival.
- Ephesus (Acts 19) — A city dominated by the great temple of Artemis, a center of idolatry. Yet through prayer, even that stronghold could collapse.
In the same way, Ansan is a spiritual gold mine — a perfect mission field for the multiethnic age.
Conclusion – Be Witnesses
We are not just teaching future generations; we are going as witnesses ourselves.
- Forum — Share your testimony and discuss how God’s Word is working in your life.
- Mission — Through forum, others naturally receive their personal mission.
- Internship — The church is not just for worship; it must be an internship field where remnants and multiethnic people train, pray, and are empowered.
Prayer. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal love of God the Father, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be upon all pastors, church leaders, industry workers, and remnants who will save Ansan and all regions, from now and forevermore. Amen.