Scripture Reading: Acts 1:1-8
This bartizan of the covenant must be established in you. Only then does it become an eternal answer. These days, there are so many people who are sick—many who suffer from cancer as well. And no one knows when they themselves may be diagnosed. That’s why you must begin this now.
▣ Introduction – Morning time (air)
You must do this in the morning. Even if you only have 10 minutes, you must do it. If possible, go where the air is good. The deep mountains are not ideal. In fact, there are many harmful microorganisms in the mountains. The sea is much better—although not where boats are docked. Research says boats emit around 400,000 times more fine dust. That means those who work on ships are in great danger.
1. Peace
Take a light walk and enjoy a peaceful moment.
2. Stillness
Have a moment of stillness and quiet.
3. [Fundamentals]
At this time, deep, fundamental strength must be restored. As you pray and breathe deeply in this kind of good environment, your foundational inner strength is built up. You must do this. Especially for the elderly, this is even more essential. You must be fundamentally strengthened. Anyone can get sick, but true healing happens only when the root is restored. Of course, medical help is needed, but doctors treat only what they can see. What’s invisible cannot be touched by medicine. But you can work on what is unseen. Be mindful of your diet. For elderly people, even 30 minutes of barefoot walking on gravel is extremely beneficial.
▣ Main Message
1. The content of prayer
While doing that, what should you pray about?
〔7 Bartizans〕
These are the 7 bartizans we always speak of. You already know them, so there’s no need to explain again. You pray while enjoying them continuously. It may seem like nothing, but praying while meditating on God’s Word is very powerful. You’ve seen Buddhist monks chanting, right? It may seem meaningless, but those chants can shape their lives. They don’t know what they’re doing, but still it affects them. Some religions chant things like “Nam-myoho-renge-kyo” 3,000 to 5,000 times a day. It seems meaningless, but it rewires their brains. So it’s very powerful.
But you should breathe comfortably and deeply while reflecting on the 7 bartizans. You must be fundamentally healthy. That’s why worries and hardships shorten your breath. When someone has cancer, their breath becomes shallow, and oxygen levels drop significantly. When oxygen is low, even medicine is ineffective. That’s why you must absolutely pray as outlined above. And while doing so, enjoy the 7 bartizans.
2. Bartizan
When this takes place, something very important happens.
1) 2 Corinthians 10:4–5 – “Strongholds”
As stated in 2 Corinthians 10:4–5, the incorrect things inside of you are broken down. We carry many wrong things within. These must collapse. More importantly, we carry things given by darkness and Satan. These, too, must be broken. The Bible calls these “strongholds.” It’s a military term referring to massive enemy fortresses. These must fall.
2) God’s Bartizan
At the same time, God’s bartizan begins to rise within us. This is very important. So do not be discouraged—keep going. What happens when you continue?
3) Watchman
God becomes your watchman, and you become the watchman for the world. This is very important. That’s why you must keep at it. When children and remnants begin doing this, it becomes tremendous. For mothers, it might be a bit hard, but fathers should go for a short walk with the kids in the morning. Just 5 or 10 minutes—such a walk is incredibly good.
I’ve traveled all over the nation and the world, so I’ve rarely stayed in one place overnight. What I regret most is not being able to teach these things to my children. I should’ve taught them the breathing methods and prayers I practice—but there was no time. You must do this. Then what happens?
3. Occupation (or Studies)
Your occupation—or for remnants, your studies—become a bartizan. This must be achieved.
1) The Three Courtyards
What happens? Your occupation or study becomes like the three courtyards, and that means you’ve succeeded. If a remnant’s field of study or work can influence the 237 nations, that’s success. If someone you meet is healed through you—there is no greater achievement. “I heard the gospel through this person”—how important that is. Some say, “I heard the gospel from this deacon,” and that’s huge. If someone receives healing after meeting you, whether believer or unbeliever, how great is that? If children and the next generation gain strength through you—that’s precious.
Last week, I mentioned this in a message: when my father passed away while I was still young, an elder took care of me. He somehow knew when I was struggling, and he looked after me. He even came to school to help me. That may seem like a small thing, but in truth, it was one of the most important times in my life.
That’s the three courtyards. If someone from another nation sees the gospel through you, if someone is restored in health after meeting you, or if a child gains strength through you—that’s the three courtyards. You must carry that kind of power. Even in business, if your work helps restore others, then that business will surely succeed.
To put it simply, we now have important guests from Vanuatu. They are currently receiving healing help from us. That’s why we must build facilities within the church so they can stay comfortably. Today, the elders in charge of the three courtyards gave a report, and they said accommodations will be built. Expanding that idea, our church must have a courtyard where many children can receive education.
2) Heavenly, Thronely, Eternally
So for our remnants, I’m using English here: the answer of heavenly comes. This is important—Heavenly refers to overcoming the ruler of the kingdom of the air. Then comes thronely—not just overcoming, but enjoying the power of the throne. And through that, we hold onto the eternal covenant.
So even today, during worship or your walk later, restore your complete health. You must do this. I can promise you this much: if you do just 10 minutes of the introduction section every morning, you will never get cancer. Do it. Many people suffer once they’re diagnosed—don’t let that be you.
3) The Absolute Bartizan
Then the absolute bartizan is raised. You must enjoy this blessing fully.
▣ Conclusion – Another Place
There could be many conclusions, but let me say just one: the answer is often found somewhere else. It’s not where we expect it, but where God has prepared it. So the answer lies elsewhere. Simply put, right now you are sitting in a church committed to world evangelization, during the time of worship. This is where all the blessings are. And among the many, you’re the one hearing this message.
I personally believe doctors must hear this message. They should practice the introduction section because their work is difficult. And when patients come, while treating them, doctors should teach this as well.
If the opportunity comes, help them receive Jesus. Everyone’s busy. But just once—if that patient receives Christ even once, their life can be changed forever. Countless patients come. Doctors are busy. But even just 3 minutes to speak this to a patient—that’s all it takes. And patients tend to trust what doctors say. People fundamentally trust doctors. Right? If a doctor says something, people listen. I also tend to tune in when a doctor speaks—even if I ignore others. So say it: “It might be helpful.” Then if the time is right, guide them in a short prayer to accept Jesus. How do you think God views this? It’s an incredible spiritual work.
So I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ to enjoy this blessing all day long.
Prayer
God, we thank You. May today be a day to gain spiritual strength. As we pray throughout the day, may it become a day of great strength and healing. In Jesus Christ’s name we pray. Amen.