Prayer Journal: January 28, 2026
20. Apr. 2025 Immanuel Church Sunday Worship 1st Service
Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:16-20
▣ Introduction_ 5 Facts to Confirm First (Matthew 28:17)
Thank you. We have precious individuals from Oceania and Vanuatu here, and missionaries from many countries have attended. More will continue to arrive tomorrow and the day after. Along with the World Missions Conference, today is Resurrection Sunday.
※ The resurrected Christ promised to always be with world evangelization. We must find the answers that have worked since the Resurrection.
The resurrected Christ spoke of two things. One was world evangelization; He spoke of missions. The other was a promise: I will always be with you. Today, our missionaries and many believers must find the answers that God has worked since Easter. Our missionaries must gain great strength and take these answers with them. Through this opportunity, our congregants must confirm the real answers.
These are the three prayers and answers that change our lives, but before that, there are a few facts to confirm. It says that when Jesus resurrected, some saw Him but doubted. That is natural. We must first confirm five facts.
1. World evangelization has never stopped, nor has it ever been blocked – World evangelization is fulfilled even through slavery, war, invasion, captivity, colonization, and wanderers.
First, world evangelization has never stopped. It has absolutely never stopped, nor has it been blocked. God achieved world evangelization even by sending people as slaves. He achieved it even through war. When the gospel wasn’t preached to Assyria, Assyria invaded and took them away; even in that way, the gospel was preached. Through captivity and colonization, God achieved the evangelization of Rome. He achieved world evangelization by creating wanderers. This never changes. Even through 12,000 wars, world evangelization has been achieved.
2. Everything outside the gospel is a disaster – Jewish education and the law, religions, and idol-worshipping superpowers and people.
This is the second fact to confirm. Looking at the evidence so far, everything outside the gospel was a disaster. This is certain. Setting the gospel aside, Jewish education is outstanding. But the law—that is what caused the Jews to perish. Various religions, especially Islam, have caused the whole world to suffer disasters. The evidence is clear. The idol-worshipping superpowers that seized nations have all been destroyed. The nations that moved the world back then have all collapsed now. The reason we tell people who worship idols, practice fortune-telling, or shamanism to receive the gospel is that these problems pass down to their posterity.
3. Doubt arises because people do not know spiritual science.
There is a third thing to confirm before believing. It is that people do not know spiritual science at all. In the past, you wouldn’t have imagined carrying mobile phones. That was because our science was lagging. In the future, it won’t just be at that level. A phone that connects to the universe will come out, but this spiritual science is even more tremendous. Because people don’t know it, they doubt. That is why the Jews completely caused their posterity to perish after that. You must confirm this.
4. Even now, God is carrying out the work of salvation, fulfilling His Word, and answering prayer. I must confirm where I am within this flow.
Fourth, what must you confirm? Even now, God is fulfilling the work of salvation, evangelism, and missions. Even now, He is fulfilling His Word. Even now, He is answering prayer. This is the secret of the Triune God; it is everything. I must confirm where I am in this flow and then go. From that day on, works begin. You must confirm accurately. Where has our nation come in terms of world evangelization? You must confirm this, right?
As I confirmed these three things, it was true. I received answers for 40 years. I continued to receive answers for 40 years.
What did I confirm? 40 years ago, I realized I was not praying. I didn’t know what prayer was. How should I pray? After praying, my heart should feel refreshed, but what on earth was it? I confirmed that. During the 40 years following that, He led me to protect all my health and ministry through the secret of prayer. You must confirm this time.
Before, what was the hardest thing for me? It was evangelism. Evangelism. It didn’t fit my personality. Why should I follow others around giving out tracts? It didn’t fit. You’ve confirmed it, right? I confirmed that I was a person who had nothing to do with evangelism. I only did that, yet for 40 years, God led me to do nothing but the evangelism movement.
The Word is alive? I didn’t realize it. Worship didn’t work well. I felt like there was no reason for me to come here and worship. I was like that in the past. One day, I confirmed that I was not in the place where the Word was being fulfilled. Amazingly, from then on, answers began to come; looking at the Acts of the Apostles, it was completely a map, a sketch, a navigation system.
5. The reason He promised the spiritual summit – Because world evangelization is impossible with my things.
Finally, you must confirm: Why did God, why did Jesus, promise such a tremendous spiritual summit? You must confirm. The things I learned, the way I lived—there is nothing wrong with them. The things I have—there is nothing wrong with them. I’ve lived by them. I will continue to live by them. However, world evangelization is impossible with those things. Therefore, become a spiritual summit and then go. You must receive this blessing.
▣ Main_ Three Prayers and Answers that Change Life
So today, three important prayers have emerged. This is the Main point. You absolutely cannot miss this. Through important prayer and answers, the work of completely overturning life has occurred.
1. Prayer to enjoy the eternal Christ – Prayer to know, believe in, and enjoy Christ
First. It is the prayer to know, believe in, and enjoy Christ.
People don’t know Christ well. What does “knowing” mean? “I know someone”? Three things are different. “I know that person, but they don’t know me.” “I know the former President Yoon, but he doesn’t know me.” He said he would visit but didn’t; we just spoke on the phone. Then, he doesn’t know me. That is not “knowing.” However, we know each other because we are in the same church. I know him because I’ve lived through joys and sorrows with him and have experienced him. That is different.
So, in one word, what is it? It is the prayer to enjoy the eternal Christ. Now, you understand to this extent, right?
1) Christ from before eternity
The Triune God, Christ from before eternity . Because they didn’t know this, the Jews perished.
2) Christ who became incarnate
The Christ who became incarnate. Because they didn’t know this, the Judeans and Pharisees made a mistake.
3) The resurrected Christ
The resurrected Christ. This is now the matter—changing the age.
4) Christ who will come as the King of the Second Coming
The Christ who will come as the King of the Second Coming. Because they don’t know this, eschatologists talk nonsense again. They talk as if Jesus ran away somewhere and is coming back. No. He is always with us.
5) Christ who will stand as the Judge
The Christ who will stand as the Judge at the end times.
Knowing this, you look toward the Resurrection and pray. Got it? You must not miss this. If you don’t know this, you don’t know the Bible, so naturally, prayer isn’t answered.
2. Prayer to enjoy the evidence of the Resurrection
Second. It is the prayer to enjoy the evidence of the Resurrection. Because He has resurrected.
1. Historical evidence
This evidence was first of all evidenced historically.
(1) Suffered under Pontius Pilate
“Suffered under Pontius Pilate”—these words speak of historical evidence.
(2) Jewish records that prove Jesus’ Resurrection – Theft theory, Hallucination theory, Swoon theory
And actually, the historical evidence proving this Resurrection of Christ came from the Jews first. It came out in Jewish materials. What did they say? “No, they stole the body.” This was fabricated by the Jews. When that didn’t work, “No, they must have seen a vision.” This is the hallucination theory. The Jews made it up. “No, there are people who saw Him.” Then the Jews said, “Ah, He wasn’t killed enough; He fainted and then woke up.” This is the swoon theory. These three things historically evidence the Resurrection. Right? The theft theory is evidence of the empty tomb. The hallucination theory is evidence that there were people who saw Him. The swoon theory is evidence that He didn’t stay dead—evidence that He resurrected.
2. Scientific evidence
Especially, these people don’t know scientific evidence. You must remember this. We don’t know everything.
(1) The end of the earth will come, and everyone will resurrect.
All scholars say the end of the earth will come. It says all people will resurrect again at the end. Right?
(2) 1 Corinthians 15:20 Christ became the firstfruits.
1 Corinthians 15:20 explains that as those firstfruits, Christ became the firstfruits. It is scientific. We will all become that way later. Every scholar has said it—that the earth will disappear. It is true.
3. Biblical evidence
More importantly is biblical evidence. It was prophesied.
(1) 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 He died according to the Scriptures and rose again according to the Scriptures.
He died according to the Scriptures and rose again according to the Scriptures. We don’t know everything. That is why we believe. A three-year-old cannot solve calculus. Right? You must believe. He died as promised and rose again as promised.
(2) Words spoken by the resurrected Christ: Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-20, Acts 1:8
What did that Christ say? “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.” Don’t be afraid, that’s what it means. “Go and make disciples of all nations. I will be with you always, even to the end of the age.” The resurrected Christ said, “Drive out demons in My name. Go to all people. Lay hands on the sick and they will recover. I am with you from the throne. Receive the filling of the Holy Spirit. You will be My witnesses to the ends of the earth.”
(3) Pray while holding onto this resurrection message. This must become your bartizan , journey, and guidepost .
You must grasp the words Jesus spoke, this evidence. Grasp the evidence exactly as the resurrection message is. You must pray for this. This must become your bartizan , journey, and guidepost . So, you do this prayer. You must restore this prayer this week. Before talking about how to restore it, there is one more thing left.
3. Prayer to enjoy the name of Jesus Christ
This is the third thing. He gave something important. Start the prayer to enjoy the name of Jesus Christ.
※ John 19:30 It is finished – Christ completed Genesis 3:15 and Exodus 3:18.
It is over. Now, there is no need to worry about the head of the serpent. The offspring of the woman has crushed the head of the serpent. On the day you apply the blood of the lamb, you will be liberated. Now, there is no need to apply the blood of the lamb. Right? Grasp the important thing. No need to slaughter a lamb. No need to offer blood sacrifices anymore. Christ has completed it. That is why on the cross, He said, “It is finished.” Do not be deceived at all. You came after being fallen in idol worship, so you will be in pain. Do not be deceived. It is finished. These days, I see that fortune-telling is rampant on YouTube. Fortune-telling is rampant on the planet. It is all a deception. It is finished.
1) John 14:14 Ask in My name, and you will receive everything.
So Jesus spoke directly. Use it from today. He spoke directly. “Until now you have asked nothing in My name”—until now you haven’t, right? You did it while sprinkling blood. From now on, “Ask in My name, and you will receive everything.” Jesus promised this in John 14:14. He promised.
2) John 17:11-12 Jesus Christ is the name of Jehovah
And in John 17:11-12, it said Jesus Christ is the name of Jehovah. It is so. Therefore, it is the Trinity. Therefore, He is the Christ from before eternity .
3) Jeremiah 33:1-3 That name Jesus, the name of Jehovah
Just like when Jeremiah was facing a big incident, God spoke this way. “The word of the Lord came to Jeremiah a second time.” The Lord who makes the work—he was tied up there at the time—the Lord who forms it. He said something: “The Lord whose name is Jehovah says this.” “The Lord whose name is Jehovah says this.” In the past, Moses asked, “How can I go before Pharaoh and say these words? How can I speak to the people?” “My name is Jehovah. Go and say that Jehovah sent you.” It was over. The name. That name, Jesus, is the name of Jehovah.
4) Acts 3:6, Acts 4:12 In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.
One day, Peter’s eyes were opened. He went to the lame man who had been sitting there, whom everyone knew, and spoke. “I have no coins. What I have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” That timing is important. Works have no choice but to happen. At that time, it didn’t even have to be Peter. A Levite could have gone and done it. Timing. What kind of function? We don’t know. “There is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”
5) Acts 16:16-18 In the name of the resurrected Jesus Christ, I command you, demon, come out.
Paul knew this. After praying for several days regarding the demon-possessed person, “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I command you, demon, come out.” In the name of the resurrected Lord Jesus. So, it is evidence. In that name. Jesus has set it all up. No need to do anything else. Try praying in My name.
6) Philippians 3:21 The name that makes all things subject
In Philippians 3:21, Paul said it is the name that makes all things subject.
One of the evidences is today, Resurrection Sunday. Therefore, Easter is not an event, but something tremendous. The secret of your prayers being answered is contained here.
The eternal Christ is eternal. Among that, the resurrected Christ. What did He leave? “Ask anything in My name.” “Drive out demons in My name.” “Bind Satan in My name.” “Move all things in My name.” That is it.
As I mentioned earlier, why do women live longer? They are good at saying “Amen.” Men live a bit less; they don’t do it. On Sundays, you must say “Amen,” confess, and praise like this. Tremendous healing occurs.
Now, with this blessing, the missionaries who have come from overseas are going back to save others. I was certain. Nothing else is needed. It is so. I am a nobody. I am nothing. No need. He gave everything. He should have said the eternal Christ will be with you “occasionally” until the end, but He said “always.” It is over. It is finished. “Drive out demons in My name.” Isn’t it over? You must have conviction.
So, “Where should I go?” Don’t do that. Pray. “What should I do in the future?” No need to worry about that. Unbelievers go to get their fortunes told. No need to worry. As answers come, He is bound to show you. Did we meet the 5,000 tribes by telling fortunes? No. God is bound to work through His Word, right?
▣ Conclusion_ Three Prayers
I will conclude. Then what do you do from now on? Do three prayers. What are the three prayers?
1. Prayer of Status (John 1:12)
You are a child of God and a missionary. You are a child of God and a church leader . You are a Remnant. Confidently, it is the prayer of status. Right? Because you are a child of God. Confidently. Because you are a child.
1) Confidently pray for the 7 bartizans, journeys, and guideposts continually (John 1:12).
When I was raising my son and daughter, I couldn’t see them much. When I went out for conferences on Mondays, I would give my little son and daughter allowance, like this. I might not see them on Monday, so on Sunday. My daughter would take it confidently. My son would take it with his hands shaking. If I happened to forget, my son wouldn’t say anything. My daughter would say I forgot—to give it to her. Long ago, she went to study in America, and I went there for a conference after a long journey, and she told me to come to her. Then I had no choice but to go. So, Pastor Lee Dong-cheol, who was sitting next to me and was in the overseas secretarial office then, said, “Ah, the authority of a child is great.”
“But to all who did receive Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.” Pray confidently. I’m telling you to pray for the 7 bartizans, journeys, and guideposts continually; don’t worry.
2) Wait for the kingdom of God to come. You will receive power.
Wait. What is it? Wait for the kingdom of God to come. You will receive power.
3) You will be My witnesses to the ends of the earth.
You will be My witnesses to the ends of the earth. Prayer of status, because you are a child.
2. Prayer of Authority – In the name of Jesus Christ, may the forces of darkness be bound.
Second, what is it? Prayer of authority. This also exists. Try praying this occasionally. Confirm what happens at the end. “May all forces of darkness, the forces of darkness in our household, be bound in the name of Jesus Christ.”
Didn’t I tell you before? They seem like they can’t hear, but they hear everything. Works occur. Those evidences—I can’t talk about them now because there are too many.
3. Prayer to enjoy the spiritual background
Finally, what is it? Prayer to enjoy the spiritual background. This is what Jesus promised.
1) The background of the throne is your bartizan , journey, and guidepost .
He anxiously explained the background of the throne for 40 days. “This is your bartizan ,” that’s what it means. This is your journey and guidepost . Pray without worrying.
2) We go to save the world with the strength Christ has given (Matthew 28:20, Matthew 16:18, Acts 1:8).
You must change your thinking. We go to save the world with the strength Christ has given. And then the missionaries go back. You can save them. Because He said, “I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” He said, “I will build My church.” He didn’t say “be” witnesses if you receive the filling of the Holy Spirit, but “you will be.”
I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ that this week becomes a week of receiving the greatest grace, and especially, that there will be prayers of authority that bring healing today. I will pray.
Prayer. We give thanks to God. May the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ be manifested in all the earth. May every organization that blocks the gospel be bound. May the gospel be witnessed quickly to the whole world. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.