Northern Asia-Pacific Division - 2004 NSD Annual Council
Daily Morning Devotional - November 2-8, 2004

Dr. Jairyong Lee , President of the NSD

“All of us are vessels in the House of the Lord. Vessels in the house of the Lord should be used for His work. We should be clean to be used by God’s hands…. We need to be empty to be used by the Lord. Also, we need to be strong vessels with trusting in the Lord. We should be like Joshua who became a strong vessel remembering the word of God, “Be strong, be courageous, I will be with you!”

Elder Masaki Shoji, Secretarty of the JUC

“Although Japan is one of the richest countries in the world, people in Japan are losing their confidence and hope. More than 30,000 people took their own lives in 2003. What is most requested and necessary is “Jesus’ Spirituality.” It is only through Jesus for us to lead our lives. We need Jesus’ Spirituality to propagate His Love to those who are wondering for hope and love,” Elder Shoji emphasized.

Dr. Michael L. Ryan, Vice President of the GC

"There is the Good news. Humanity has hope in Jesus. We are the Church that is positioned to invite the world to know Jesus. Do we have really time to invite the world to know Jesus? We invite every body. Are you ready to do that?"

Dr. Don C. Schneider, President of the NAD

"People may not remember me, but they will remember Jesus when I come. That’s what I would want others to do…. Right now, I want to invite you to renew commitment asking God’s Sprit. Please, come into my life, break me, melt me, mold me, and fill me with the Spirit of the living God. When people look at me, they may see only Jesus Christ. (Look at Ephesians 3:16 -19)"

Dr. Michael L. Ryan, Vice President of the GC

Dr. Juan R. Prestol, Treasurer of the NAD

“Word of Witness” Witness is important for business. “Leadership is unique. “Leadership United in the Witness of Truth” It is easy to be related to God’s Justice. It has taken long time to feel God’ Love, and forgiveness….People will not follow if the leadership is not united. There are many issues. As leadership, true leadership is not reluctant but dedicated and willing-to leadership. Their ability and authority should be under control of steadfast principle, Jesus on the cross.”

Dr. Douglas Clayvile, Associate Secretary of the GC

"Christianity is Knowing God and Jesus Christ whom He has sent. (John 17:3)

Eternal life = Knowing God. "Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual worship. Do not confirm any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.(Romans 12:1 -2)"