2023.07.16 District Message
Scripture Reading: Genesis 41:1-38
If you continuously enjoy the happy gospel and hold onto the desire for the true evangelism movement, and simply continue in it, God will grant you new answers for the evangelism movement—answers that no one else can achieve and no one else can see.
Even as we stand in the middle of the battle between two bartizans, I firmly believe that God will pour out great grace and mercy upon us and will give us tangible evidence that He will use us to save the 237 nations and the 5,000 people groups.
[Spiritual Reality] and the 25 Answers (Genesis 41:38)
Even many believers do not fully understand this spiritual reality. But once this reality is established in you, tremendous answers follow. On the other hand, if it is established incorrectly, disastrous outcomes result. Just look at history—communism and capitalism are still fighting. These ideologies, born out of invisible spiritual forces, are destroying the world.
This is why we must know this: when you truly understand the spiritual reality, you begin to receive the answers of the 25. In Genesis 41:38, Pharaoh looked at Joseph and said, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the Spirit of God?”
[Home, Church, and Field]
Your personal life, your family, your church, and your business or field—all must first be spiritually established. From this moment, your prayer must focus on the unseen foundations of your home, your church, and your work.
[Bartizan]
You must firmly establish the spiritual bartizan that no one else can see. Build it through prayer.
[Focused, Ongoing Prayer]
This is not about repetition—it’s about continuous, focused prayer. As you do this, you will witness amazing realities unfold.
Decide how you will set up spiritual bartizans in your home, church, and workplace. Then keep praying into that plan. As you continue, something extraordinary will happen.
Even now, I pray: “Lord, as we build 1,000 bartizans, what is my role?” Make a real plan and pray over it consistently. This will transform your spiritual reality first.
[Hebrews 11:1–3 — Substance and Evidence]
Hebrews 11 says, “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
Even if you cannot see it yet, it already exists as substance; even if you cannot touch it yet, it’s already evidence.
If you are facing difficulties, hold on to these spiritual realities first.
When I first arrived at Yeongdo, our church was the smallest, without a building or resources. My prayer back then was simple: “Even if I lack ability, if God is with me, it will work.”
After arriving, my prayer changed: “Because this is Yeongdo, it must work!” I believed God would do it by His power. So I resolved to focus on only the gospel, only evangelism, and only God’s Word.
And from there, the movement began spreading worldwide. Now, in some places, the work outside Korea is even greater than here. We’ve seen people hear the Word once and return to their countries to spark revivals—even kings and leaders are now reading the prayer journals we produced.
▣ Introduction — The Reason
Why is this happening? Because we understand three realities:
1. The Kingdom of the World — A system focused only on survival, saying, “As long as we eat, we’re fine.”
2. The Kingdom of Satan — A system exploiting worldly desires to trap people in darkness.
3. The Kingdom of God — Jesus’ last message was about God’s Kingdom and His work.
If you only focus on what you can see, you’ll miss the true reality. But when you understand this, heaven’s answers are unlocked.
▣ Main Message
1. Spiritual Reality — God’s Plan
Don’t be deceived by what you see. Reality, facts, and appearances are not the full story. Behind all of it, God’s plan is at work.
2. Start Low — Aim High
Always start from the lowest point and aim toward God’s highest purpose. Don’t pretend to have more than you do; begin with what God has given you and build upward.
1) W.I.O. — God is With you, and you enjoy Immanuel and Oneness.
2) C.V.D.I.P. — When you hold the covenant, God reveals His Covenant → Vision → Dream → Image → Practice.
3) Absolute Plan — Hold to what God has already determined to accomplish.
On Sundays, focus entirely on the covenant and pray continuously, not repetitively. In time, the answers will come naturally.
3. Circumstances
Before answers come, God gives you the conclusion first. When you know the spiritual reality, no situation can shake you:
1) With — God’s presence becomes evident.
2) Preparation — You begin to see what God has already prepared.
3) Victory — You realize that God has already secured victory.
1 Corinthians 10:13 says, “God will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you can bear but will also provide a way out.”
So Sunday worship is your opportunity: “Lord, let today be the day I establish my spiritual bartizan.”
▣ Conclusion — The Answer
When you concentrate like this, one day you will see God’s answers clearly. But here’s the key: the answers themselves are not the ultimate goal—they are the natural result. God’s plan is always greater than you imagine.
Many young adults today worry about their future because they haven’t yet built these foundations. Without understanding spiritual reality, both receiving answers and not receiving them lead to problems.
So hold on to this first: God has already fulfilled His promises, and His unseen bartizan is being established.
As you continue in this, your prayers will naturally deepen:
Establish spiritual bartizans for your home, church, and workplace.
Pray over God’s absolute plan for your life.
Ask for the 5 Strengths to be restored:
1. Spiritual Strength
2. Intellectual Strength
3. Physical Strength
4. Financial Strength
5. Manpower Strength
When these are restored, you will see the work of evangelism move forward powerfully.
Prayer. Father God, thank You for giving us strength today to carry out world evangelization. Bless our work so it may be used for Your Kingdom. Let today be a day when we receive new grace and gain new strength—a strength no person can give. In Jesus Christ’s name, Amen.