Isaiah 60:1-3, 22.
Arise, shine, for your light has come,
and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.
2 See, darkness covers the earth
and thick darkness is over the peoples,
but the Lord rises upon you
and his glory appears over you.
3 Nations will come to your light,
and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
22 The least of you will become a thousand,
the smallest a mighty nation.
I am the Lord;
in its time I will do this swiftly.
Today, I want to speak plainly to all the elders and congregation members: you must receive answers to prayer. When you receive answers, three things happen — your work comes alive, your church comes alive, and the next generation lives. There’s only one way for these three areas to revive: you must receive answers. The kind of answer we need is the light for the 237 nations — the answer of 25. We need answers to shine light on the 237 nations of the world.
Can we do this on our own strength? No. That’s why the answer of 25 is essential — the answer that only God can accomplish in His time, not by human effort. Isaiah 60 says: “Arise, shine, for your light has come… I, the Lord, will do it swiftly in its time.”
Now, realistically speaking, we cannot physically go to the 237 nations. Jesus commanded us to go to all peoples, nations, and the ends of the earth, but how can we truly reach them? There is only one way: prayer. Jesus Himself said, “This kind does not come out except by prayer,” and He spent His final days revealing the secret of prayer for forty days on the Mount of Olives. If we can truly pray, nothing becomes a problem.
From here, we must start practicing the seven kinds of prayer. First is Summit Time. We must enjoy prayer that lifts us to the spiritual summit because God has called us to world evangelization. However, most people cannot enjoy this because they are shaken by small things or by people. Before great works or big problems even come, they’re already swayed by minor disturbances. God’s people start praying even when great difficulties come, but many miss even the small opportunities to pray. We must not be like that. The summit blessing is extremely important.
Second is realizing the Meaning. In prayer, we must ask: Why am I here right now? Why am I living in this age? How old am I, and what is my purpose? This search for meaning is a tremendous prayer. Without realizing the meaning behind our lives and circumstances, everything feels hard, just like hiking a mountain without appreciating the nature around you.
Third is Concentration — focusing solely on God. Concentration unlocks tremendous power. The opposite of concentration is division. When our thoughts are scattered, power does not manifest. Furthermore, we must concentrate on the right things, not obsessions. Many people fall into addiction because they concentrate on the wrong things. Concentration revives both the mind and the spirit. This is what prayer does, and it is absolutely necessary.
Fourth, when you pray, Power comes. The time of prayer is when you are clothed with God’s power. This leads to the fifth point: the blessing of the Throne — the heavenly throne’s blessing begins to fill your life.
Sixth, through prayer, you experience the Transcendence of Time and Space. Though you are sitting here, answers begin to take place elsewhere. If you understand the spiritual world, you know that even while worshipping here, God’s work is happening at your business or with your family abroad. Prayer connects across time and space.
Finally, seventh is 237 — the global mission. These steps must take place for the 237 mission to be possible. This is the way of prayer.
Now, to receive these answers, we must understand something important: first, we must become bartizans in this world of darkness. A bartizan is needed to shine light in the darkness. Because many do not realize this, the Three Organizations have taken control over all industries. If you understand the need to be a bartizan, answers will naturally follow.
There is no need to worry about every little thing. Don’t be bothered by trivial matters. Focus on what is important. If someone says something against you, just help them. Sometimes you must be the main player; other times, you must be the supporter. Discern the difference. Not everyone can always be the head — sometimes we must humbly be the tail. And when it comes to church work, simply cooperate.
When you understand this, you will be able to block the terrible things Satan has devised: the 12 disasters, the Nephilim Age, the age of spiritual problems, the age of mental illness, and the age of incurable diseases. All these can be blocked with the light of the gospel.
Next, what should be the content of prayer? It’s about knowing your position. God has given us specific roles: As the ambassador of the True King, representing Christ who overcame Satan. As the ambassador of the True Priest, who blocks all disasters. As the ambassador of the True Prophet, delivering the light to many who are in darkness. Even though we may have nothing ourselves, we have been called as ambassadors of Christ in these three roles.
Now there is only one thing you must do: be a watchman. It’s simple. Shine the light. You are the light. Just keep shining. Imagine a dangerous sea with hidden rocks underneath. Ships that don’t know will crash into these rocks and sink. That’s why lighthouses are built — to shine light so ships can navigate safely. You must be that lighthouse.
As watchmen, what must we start with? The throne. We must begin with the power of the Triune God, the secret of the throne, and the transcendence of time and space. Without the spiritual power of the Triune God, it is impossible. Only the throne’s power makes it possible. God sends seraphim — angels — to guard and assist. This is something unbelievers cannot understand.
What is the journey of the watchman? It is the journey of Immanuel and the Word. Isaiah 7:14 proclaims Immanuel, and Isaiah 40 emphasizes the unchanging Word of God. Isaiah 43:18–31 says that the power of the light will bring water even in deserts and create paths in seas and rivers. “Arise, shine.” Through this journey, people in darkness are drawn to the light.
To this end, you must gain true spiritual strength. Only then can you save others trapped in darkness. What is the goal of the watchman? It is to prepare a path for the people. Scripture says, “Lift up a banner for the peoples.” But for people to come, there must be a road — “Prepare a highway.” Without a road, even if there’s a bartizan, people cannot come.
▣ Conclusion: My life bartizan
In the end, you must build your personal life bartizan that shines the light. There’s no need to worry. If you have spiritual strength, you can save others. If you receive answers, there’s no need to fight — only those who have not received answers fight. Those who receive answers no longer compete with others. Look at Joseph — when he received answers, even the king had nothing to say but to follow him. When David received answers, the entire nation followed him. That is the key.
So don’t waste time listening to useless chatter. Just firmly hold on to the covenant and pray. When you understand this fully, you will see clearly: “Ah, the 237 nations, the light!” I am doing my best, but my own time and effort are not enough. That’s why the answer of 25 — God’s time and work — is necessary.
Today, as you worship and pray deeply throughout the day, spiritual strength will arise, and God’s kingdom will come upon your field. In deep prayer, you will also experience healing power. That’s why worship is crucial. I bless you today in the name of Jesus Christ — may today be the day you receive new grace and strength from God.
Prayer. May today also be a new day of grace. Let it be a new day of blessing where we receive the strength that comes from above. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.”