Category: 777

2023.07.30 District Message
Scripture Reading: Genesis 12:2-3

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The word “synergy” comes from “syn,” meaning “together,” and “energy.” It refers to the power of working together — the strength that comes from unity. Through the 25 answers, we can achieve this synergy. You must carefully refer to the messages from the recent Remnant Leader Retreat. You should also pray together regarding this matter.

▣ Introduction: Bartizan (Watchman)

Let us take a closer look.

1. Covenant – Life, Work (Covenant)
God has given us the covenant. This must become the bartizan in your work, studies, and life. If your bartizan is built upon something else, you won’t even understand why answers are not coming. This is what we call the Covenant.

2. Disaster (Vision)
Secondly, our remnants must be able to see the disaster zones. You must have a bartizan within you that saves the disaster zones and overcomes the forces of darkness. This is what we call Vision. This vision must always be within your prayer. When this is established, answers will naturally come — regardless of immediate circumstances. The seven remnants in the Bible discovered this because they saw the disaster zones, and as a result, they found answers and were never shaken. In simpler terms, Jesus took His disciples to Mt Olive and, over 40 days, revealed everything — the coming destruction of Israel, the timing of Rome’s downfall, and more. Therefore, there was no reason for them to be shaken.

3. 24·25·Eternity (Dream)
Within this covenant and vision, there is the “24” that you live and breathe each day. From there, the “25” follows, and then comes eternity. This is not something that appears and disappears — this is what we call the Dream. This dream is different from worldly ambitions. God’s covenantal dream must be certain — 24. We must help our remnants firmly hold onto this. If your 24 is secured, the 25 will naturally come. As a result, your studies and work will remain as part of eternity. The seven remnants’ dreams were eternal — not temporary. For example, “On the day you put the blood of the lamb on your doorposts, you will be delivered.” That is eternal.

4. Authority of the Air (Ephesians 2:2) (Image)
Fourth, there is another answer given to our remnants. The forces of darkness have completely seized control of the authority of the air (Ephesians 2:2). These are the ones creating smartphones, metaverse platforms, and so on.

Universe
We, together with our remnants, must open the era to save those who control this authority of the air — the universe era. How? By using God’s power of creation. This is what we call the Image. Just pray as it is. For remnants, even praying a little when they wake up and before they sleep brings works of God. Why? Because while prayer during the day is important, the moments in the morning and at night are especially crucial, when your soul connects deeply with the throne.

In fact, a brain researcher once said that studying for 30 minutes right before sleep is more effective than studying for eight hours during the day. In the same way, when our remnants pray for just 10, 20, or 30 minutes before sleeping, the world can change.

5. Throne – Masterpiece (Practice)
Finally, this is very important. Heavenly power is the power that comes down from heaven, Thronely power is the power that comes from the throne, and Eternal power is the everlasting strength. These three are very significant. And this year’s theme is “Thronely.” With the power that flows from the throne, we create masterpieces. How? Through prayer.

Many people underestimate prayer, but prayer is the answer. Why? Because what is imprinted in you determines everything. Your thoughts are the answer. Your spiritual level is the answer. That’s why prayer is the answer. This is what we call Practice.

When we combine these five points from the introduction, we get CVDIP. This is the message given to remnant leaders so that they may enjoy this in prayer and receive answers. But this also applies to adults — if you continue to pray holding onto this covenant, works of God will arise. Otherwise, you’ll waste your life running errands for unbelievers and even for Satan.

Do not worry — hold firmly to this covenant and begin praying now. That’s why I urgently tell you: 24. Then works will happen. Our remnants must absolutely hold onto the covenant and stand victorious.

▣ Main Message

1. Many people
When this happens, you’ll be able to save many people even without trying. Why? Because answers will come. Isaac harvested a hundredfold in a single year. When others blocked his wells, God gave him new springs. When competitors envied and attacked him, God gave him a spacious land called Rehoboth. Why? Because God fulfills His plan for world evangelization. So stop doing other things — start enjoying this 24 power from the introduction. From now on. Receive true answers and you’ll be able to save many.

2. Three answers
Secondly, when you have this power, you will experience three specific answers:

1) WITH
You receive the answer of God being with you. There is nothing greater than this.

2) Immanuel
You receive the answer of Immanuel in your field, in your church, and in your work.

3) Oneness
Even when good things and bad things seem to happen, God combines them all together into oneness and turns them into answers. This is the blessing you will receive.

3. [ 24 ] Prayer / Word
From here, something begins to happen: you naturally enter into 24 prayer, and the Word of God becomes alive and active in you. When remnants begin to enjoy 24 prayer, they will overcome anywhere. There’s no need to worry about studies — victory is guaranteed.

Do not be deceived by lies anymore. When remnants hold onto the Word and prayer 24/7, they are safe wherever they are. Just enjoy and wait. And then what happens?

1) Together (Works)
This blessing is “God is with me,” meaning the Word and prayer naturally bring God’s works. “The Word of the Lord came to Moses” — that’s the end. “The Word of the Lord came to Jeremiah” — that settles it.

2) Fulfillment
Then, the Word is bound to be fulfilled.

3) Witness
Then, without trying, you become a witness. You must hold onto this and pass it on to your remnants. To what extent? Even unbelievers will see you and say, “God is truly alive. God is with you in your work.” That’s it.

When Potiphar saw Joseph, he said, “This man is filled with the Spirit of the Lord.” He also testified, “The Lord is with you.” Not only that, but “The Lord is with you in everything you do.”

If you simply enjoy this (introduction), everything comes. Don’t be deceived — isn’t this wonderful? When you enjoy this, you receive health, answers, and everything else. Many people hold onto the wrong things and work so hard unnecessarily, but there is no need to struggle. Enjoy this (introduction), and everything follows.

It’s frustrating to see so many people clinging to unbelievers’ teachings like “If you try, you can do it,” when in reality, there are things that cannot be done by human effort. If remnants accept these wrong teachings, they’ll let go of the covenant and hold onto the wrong things instead.

Bartizan (Watchman)

Remnants, never be deceived. The covenant never changes. You must rise from within it. This (introduction) must become your bartizan. Only then can you serve as a watchman. Without a bartizan, a watchman has nowhere to shine the light, no matter how skilled they are.

The Word of God must become your bartizan. You must firmly establish a vision to overcome disasters. From there, you will naturally begin to enjoy your Dream — the 24, 25, and eternity blessings. After this, only two things remain:

1. You gain the strength to overcome the forces of darkness.
2. You begin to see the universe era opening.

Finally, we create masterpieces through the power of the throne. Nothing else can accomplish world evangelization.

▣ Conclusion

Let us conclude. Ultimately, Jesus summarized everything like this:

[ 1 Christ, 3 Kingdom, 8 Holy Spirit ]
The resurrected Christ. Verse 3 speaks of God’s Kingdom. Verse 8 speaks of the Holy Spirit: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses to the ends of the earth.”

John 14:26 [ All Things ]
When this (introduction) bartizan is firmly established within you, the Holy Spirit will remind you of all things as you pray.

John 16:13
John 16:13 says the Spirit will guide you into all truth, making you realize all things. Therefore, there’s no need to worry about the future. Even when problems arise in someone else’s work, God gives you insight into the future and provides answers. This is certain.

Before we began building, I first received the answer of the three courtyards — the 237, the healing, and the summit courtyards. That’s all we need to do. The world is preparing for this on a global scale, and if our church prepares well, we’ll be able to help many people. Eventually, your work will itself become the three courtyards — where the 237 nations come, receive healing, and rise as summits.

We must also pray for our nation. Sadly, the government and civil systems are too slow and underdeveloped. Unlike advanced nations, we don’t even have proper immigration policies. Foreign talents come but cannot stay. Japan, for example, draws skilled workers from other countries and has policies to retain them — they do this well. America, despite restrictions on illegal immigration, was founded on immigration policies. That’s why it became a leading nation.

I personally gave up my U.S. green card. I received it just three months after applying, and when I returned it, the U.S. government already knew everything about me. I told them I live in Korea, and they confirmed it. Pastor Jung Eun-Ju and I decided together to return our green cards because we didn’t want to keep lying every time we traveled to the U.S. for missions.

America manages immigration wisely. But in Korea, it’s the opposite — we lack the systems to keep global talents here. Families can’t even stay together, and many foreigners give up. This is one of the reasons we’re falling behind, and it’s heartbreaking. Without fixing this, how can we expect to fulfill world evangelization? We need prayer and action.

The answer is simple. If you pray properly during worship, God’s works will arise. If you hold firmly to God’s Word and covenant, His power will manifest. I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ that today will be a day of blessing and a day of the Lord.

Prayer. God, we thank You. Today, may the works of Your Word arise in every region and every district. May Your works also arise in every school and in every place of work. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

2023.07.23 District Message
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-12

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A certain child, when he was in elementary school, kept asking his parents to buy things, so they finally bought him a camera. He loved it so much that he carried it around all day taking pictures. That part was fine, but he stopped going to school and just took pictures all day.

If it were you, what would you have done? You probably would have said, “Give that to me right now,” and taken the camera away, right? You would have scolded him: “You need to go to school! Why are you skipping school for this?” But this child’s mother thought differently. She said, “Wow, you must have a talent in this area,” and encouraged him.

That child grew up to become the world-renowned film director Steven Spielberg.

We adults, as we get older, tend to get set in our ways, right? Our thinking becomes fixed. So don’t become rigid — try to be flexible and open-minded. Mothers, too, often evaluate their children based on their own standards and scold them accordingly. But your children have infinite potential, so you need to handle them carefully. Otherwise, without realizing it, you’ll end up forcing your own limitations onto them.

For example, as you know, when Thomas Edison was young, he once boiled a watch in hot water. From the perspective of an ordinary, “normal” person, he must have looked crazy. But that “crazy” boy became one of the greatest inventors in history.

Perhaps, even now, there’s something in your heart where you think, “This is my problem”. Most of you probably have something like that, right? Maybe you don’t right now, but in the future, you might face problems — usually in daily life. “My child has this problem.” “My husband has this problem.” “In our church, this is a problem.” It happens, doesn’t it?

But beyond those surface-level things, think carefully: right now, what is the real concern weighing on your heart? Take that thing, and try looking at it from the opposite perspective. You might discover something amazing.

[Reverse Thinking] 25 Answers (Matthew 5:1-12)

This is what we call reverse thinking. You may think something is a problem, and yes, you can choose to see it as a problem — but you also have the option to look at it from the opposite side.

And when you do that, something powerful happens: instead of despair, an answer comes — this is where the 25 answers arise. And there are countless cases like this.

So today, even before worship, remember this: around us, there are often more strange people than good people. There’s plenty of conflict around us, isn’t there? When that happens, try looking at things from the opposite perspective — you’ll discover incredible answers.

Let me share an example. After hearing me share this principle, one deaconess testified about her husband. Her husband always used the excuse of “business meetings” but went out drinking late every night. When he finally came home, he would always ask for a glass of water.

One day, instead of scolding him, she handed him the water and simply said, “Thank you.”

Her husband, even though he was drunk, was shocked. He thought, “What? She’s not nagging me?” So he asked, “Thank you? For what?”

And she said, “I’m thankful because you’re working so hard to provide for us, and despite drinking and being out late, you still come home safely. That’s something to be grateful for.”

Then she added sincerely, “I’m thankful that you’re healthy. If you were sick, you might die, but you’re healthy — that’s such a blessing.”

That one comment struck him deeply. For the first time, he thought, “She’s right. If I keep living like this, I’m going to ruin myself someday.”

Her nagging had never once gotten through to him before, but this one statement made him stop and reflect.

That’s why this concept — reverse thinking — and the resulting 25 answers are so important.

▣ Introduction: God’s preparation

If we’re not careful, we end up living according to our own standards, levels, and viewpoints. And when that happens, we fail to see what God has already prepared for us. This is very important.

We must see what God has prepared, but the problem is, no matter who we are, we tend to judge, listen, and speak based on our own way of thinking, our own criteria, and our own limited perspective.

(The opposite side) Daily life

God has prepared incredible things for us, but if you just change your thinking a little — even slightly — and look from the opposite perspective (reverse thinking), what seems like a problem in daily life can actually turn into an answer.

For example, about ten years ago, when I visited the United States, I noticed something interesting. There were Korean restaurants, Chinese restaurants, and Japanese restaurants. But when you looked closely, you could see a difference:

Japanese restaurants were always located in high-end, affluent neighborhoods.
Korean and Chinese restaurants, however, were often in poorer, less developed areas.

And here’s what surprised me even more: when I visited some Korean restaurants, I still saw the same old signs from the Korean War era — unchanged for decades. They had no idea how outdated they looked.

By contrast, Japanese restaurants had modern, stylish signs — sophisticated, well-designed, and inviting. That level of quality extended into everything: raising their children, running their businesses, working in their churches — all of it was influenced by that higher standard.

But in recent years, things have started to change. Korean food has been gaining international popularity, and K-pop has exploded globally, raising Korea’s profile. This is the time to renew and upgrade.

And yet, many Koreans still struggle to adapt. This is precisely where we must apply reverse thinking — this is when we must shift our mindset and look at things from the other side.

▣ Main message

1. Jesus – Breaking the framework

If you really want to receive God’s answers, you must first look at what Jesus taught. When Jesus taught, He completely broke the existing frameworks. Everything He said was the opposite of what people expected.

When you look carefully, Jesus changed the entire conversation — starting from:

1) Blessing
When He spoke about who is “blessed,” He said something completely opposite from what people thought.

2) Prayer – God’s kingdom
And then He redefined prayer — He explained it completely differently.

He essentially asked this question: “Israel is currently a colony under Roman rule, yet you think your high-ranking positions and titles are blessings? Is that really the blessing you should pursue?”

Israel, at that time, was on the verge of collapse — yet people were obsessed with their positions, their status, and their comforts. Jesus pointed them to the opposite:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit.”
“Blessed are those who mourn.”
“Blessed are the meek, rather than the arrogant.”
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake.”

This was a complete reversal of the way people thought about success and blessing.

I remember when I first studied this deeply. During my second year of college, I happened to attend a lecture series on the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew given by Pastor Lee Sang-Geun in Daegu. He was a quiet, scholarly man, but his teaching was so profound that I could never forget it. That was when this message really became imprinted on me.

Jesus also redefined prayer in a completely opposite way from what people expected. He said:

“Do not pray with vain repetitions.”
“Do not pray to show off before others.”

At that time, the Pharisees prayed loudly in public, trying to impress people. But Jesus said, “Go into your inner room.”

Now, that didn’t mean we must literally pray only in our rooms — it meant, “Don’t pray for the sake of being seen by others.”

Then Jesus said something even more shocking:

“Do not keep asking for all kinds of things.”

When I first read this, I was stunned. And from that point on, I stopped praying by constantly asking God for things. Why? Because God already knows what we need.

Instead, Jesus taught us to focus on God’s kingdom:

“Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness.” (Matthew 6:33)

That’s the prayer Jesus taught. When God’s kingdom comes, everything else will follow. That’s the real prayer Jesus gave us.

2. RT

Now, let’s take a look at one example: Remnant Joseph.

1) Slave – Economy
Joseph was sold as a slave. Remnants must never forget this. If you don’t have the right perspective, becoming a slave could make you think and live like a slave.

Many people say, “Oh, my family background is bad… My school environment is bad… My church situation is difficult…” If you keep thinking this way, you become a slave in your heart.

But Joseph didn’t think like that. Instead, as a slave, he learned about the economy. This is extremely important.

2) Prison – Politics
Then Joseph was falsely accused and thrown into prison. There was no way out. Nobody defended him, and he had no one on his side.

At times like this, you must learn to look at the opposite side. And what happened? Inside prison, Joseph learned about politics. Why? Because that particular prison housed only political prisoners — officials and people connected to the government.

Even today, some high-level officials are often kept separately when imprisoned. It was the same back then. By God’s design, Joseph was placed in the very environment where he could understand how nations work.

This was not a setback — this was preparation.

3) King – Mission
Eventually, Joseph was summoned before Pharaoh. Standing before the king of Egypt was an unimaginable moment.

If it were us, we might have panicked. But Joseph didn’t boast about his abilities. When Pharaoh asked him to interpret his dream, Joseph said:

“I cannot interpret it, but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.”

This shows Joseph knew his mission. He wasn’t relying on his strength; he was standing as God’s servant, ready to fulfill God’s purpose.

4) Prime Minister – Evangelism
And finally, Joseph became Prime Minister. He didn’t seek this position; God gave it to him.

Pharaoh said to him:

“I place you over all of Egypt. Do as you see fit.”

That meant Joseph had full authority — second only to Pharaoh himself.

And what did Joseph do with that power? He saved the world. He started a movement that prepared food, helped nations, and ultimately protected God’s covenant people. This was the start of true evangelism.

Remnants, you must remember this. Whenever problems arise, don’t just see the problem — look at the opposite side.

For example, some people say, “I’m so lonely.” If you stay stuck in that thought, you’ll live your entire life in loneliness. But flip it around and think:

“God is giving me precious time right now. This is my opportunity.”

That change of perspective itself is an answer.

In the same way, when family problems arise, or when difficulties happen at church, don’t just fight about it. Instead, ask God, “What are You trying to show me through this?” You’ll begin to receive answers everywhere — even in your daily life.

3. Things of God

Once you learn to look from the opposite side, you’ll start to see God’s things clearly.

1) My thoughts
When God’s answers begin to appear, you realize something amazing: your thoughts aren’t that necessary anymore.

If God has already opened the door, why would you keep insisting on your own plans? When you reach this point, other people will notice.

They’ll say, “Wow, that person must have something special.” That’s when the door to sharing the gospel naturally opens, because people will start asking you for answers.

2) Things of God (God’s plan)
When you reach this place, you start to see God’s plan — clearly and specifically. That’s why the title of this message is important: it’s about God’s things, not ours.

This is exactly what happened with Joseph. Everywhere he went, even in crisis, God’s plan became visible.

3) Three things
At this point, three crucial things become clear:

(1) Why? – Concept
First, you begin to see why you are where you are right now. The “why” becomes clear — and that’s when answers start flowing.

(2) What? – Content
Second, once you understand the “why,” you naturally see what you need to focus on. Among all the options, you’ll recognize what God wants you to do.

(3) How? – System
And third, once you know why and what, the how becomes simple. God shows you the system — the way forward.

If we put this into modern terms:

The “why” = concept
The “what” = content
The “how” = system

Remnants, never forget this formula.

For example, when someone builds a church:

First, they decide what kind of sanctuary they want to build — that’s the concept.
Then, they design detailed blueprints — that’s the content.
Finally, they figure out how to construct it, what materials to use, and how it will function — that’s the system.

It’s the same spiritually. When you pray and look from the opposite side, answers flow through this exact structure.

I’ve experienced this countless times. Honestly, nine out of ten people I meet seem to be completely wrong about something — but even in those situations, I’ve learned so much by looking at the opposite side.

Sometimes, I even face unexpected situations on the road. For example, I might make a small mistake while driving, and the other person glares at me angrily. But instead of arguing, I’ve learned to apologize first.

“I’m sorry.”

And instantly, the atmosphere changes. Why? Because I realized, “This person must be in a hurry. Something urgent is going on.”

Looking from the opposite perspective can turn potential conflicts into blessings.

The same applies to relationships, workplaces, and even evangelism.

And here’s something I discovered:

“There is no competition when you enter the ‘nobody zone.’”

When you go where nobody else goes, there are no rivals. Everyone else overlooks these fields — but those fields are full of answers.

This principle applies in business, ministry, and life.

When I was a junior pastor, the first thing I did — without anyone telling me — was organize the entire church membership records. Nobody had touched them in years. As I updated them, I discovered many people who had left the church or fallen away.

So I visited them personally:

“Hello, I’m the new assistant pastor here. I just wanted to say hello.”

They were shocked: “How did you even know about me?”

I explained, “I was praying through the church records and felt led to come see you.”

Do you know what happened? Many of them came back to church. Why? Because someone saw them. That’s the nobody zone. That’s where God works.

▣ Conclusion:  Absolute plan

In the end, when you remove all the unnecessary noise and clutter in life, what remains is this:

God’s absolute plan.

Even when people make mistakes, I try to look from the opposite perspective. The wrong is already obvious — but on the other side, I see ways to heal, restore, and save.

That’s why, even when people criticize me or misunderstand me, I consider those moments reasons to give thanks. Truly.

Why? Because through those situations, God opens new doors and teaches me new things. Every difficulty, every misunderstanding, and every obstacle can become a lifelong source of gratitude when seen through the lens of reverse thinking.

So today, as you worship, I bless you to experience God’s deep grace — that you may see healing, power, and the coming of God’s kingdom in your life.

May this blessing overflow into your children, your workplace, and your entire field, in the name of Jesus Christ.

Prayer. Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us new grace and new opportunities today. Make us witnesses who can see Your plan in every situation. Let this be a precious day where we gain new strength. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

2023.07.16 District Message
Scripture Reading: Genesis 41:1-38

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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.

 

2024.08.13 District Message
Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 6:8–23

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A student who will soon study abroad in America came to say goodbye. You must go with the covenant that can conquer America already in your hands. The adults didn’t really have this part prepared. Our remnants must absolutely discover this.

During the Remnant Conference held with the President of Vanuatu, I received a prayer topic: “Ah, next year I must invite remnants from 14 nations.” That’s the prayer topic I held onto. So what you must always pray about is this: we must first hold onto the covenant. Only then. Just doing your best unconditionally? That’s not it. You may have been taught that—“Just work hard no matter what.” But the Bible doesn’t say that. Starting from the very important time of Abraham, the Bible says, “Go to the land I will show you.”

Non-competition and the 25 answers
This is my deepest, hidden concern. When I look at many people, they try to do things in the same way as unbelievers. Ah… if you do that, you’ll lose. True remnants—those truly of faith—were people of non-competition. Right? That’s because they received the 25 answers. The 24 is our time, but the 25 is not our time. In other words, this (25) is God’s time. They secured that in advance.

▣ Introduction

So you must absolutely remember this.

Covenant (C)
First hold onto the covenant, the accurate covenant. Right? If you first hold onto the accurate covenant, that becomes the Covenant.

Disaster (V)
Then, you must really see what the disaster is. You say, “I’m going to America”? Do you know what the disaster in America is right now? A massive culture that makes people not know Christ has taken over America. It’s easy to fall into strange cultures. You must see this first, and only then will you see what Vision is.

24·25·Eternity (D)
Then what kind of covenant do you hold onto? From this point on, 24·25·eternity becomes visible. When you see this, that is the Dream. You didn’t just see the future; you saw eternity. That’s the true Dream.

Airborne authority (I)
Now, there is a remaining battle, right? It’s the airborne authority. Your real battle is this (airborne authority). It’s not about this (Covenant (C), Disaster (V), 24·25·Eternity (D)). It’s not a matter of “How should I study when I go there? How should I get a job? How should I run my business?” It’s not at that level. Because you can overcome this with the Spirit of God’s creation, it is called the Image.

Throne (P)
Now, we already know this, but it’s about enjoying the power of the throne. Your life must become one that creates masterpieces. That’s Practice.

This is CVDIP. Adults must absolutely remember this. If you forget, your remaining life will continue to be difficult. From what I’ve seen—even though I’m not a businessperson—when I look at those who do business, they hold onto many dangerous and unworkable things. One day, it will collapse. Then you’ll say, “Ah, is it because I didn’t pray?” That’s not it. It’s because you were already holding onto conditions that would cause collapse. Remnants must remember this, and so must the adults.

〔Survival competition〕
Right now, we’ve been taught by the world without even knowing it—things like survival competition. If you study history, history teaches that too. The book Art of War by Sun Tzu is all about how to defeat others. So it’s all about killing and winning. Since the entire world teaches that, people act that way. But our believers are not like that. We’re not about this (survival competition). We’re about non-competition. Yet people still teach others to fight. Even when you go out to the field, it’s really like that. You must absolutely remember this and teach it to the remnants.

▣ Main point

1. Victory without fighting (Identity)
God’s children receive the blessing of victory without fighting. This is the identity of those who have truly received answers. How do we explain this?

1. Triune God
   Though invisible, the work of the Triune God is with us. It’s certain.
2. Throne (identity)
   That’s why, according to our identity, many blessings of the throne begin to arise. That is identity.
3. Authority
   And if you have this identity, authority follows. If you have the identity, authority naturally comes. This part (Main point 1) doesn’t exist in the world, and it’s not taught in schools, so people—believers—don’t think it’s important. If you don’t think this is the most important, even those listening now will end up following unbelievers. Then, you’ll have no choice but to do this (survival competition). In the end, this (survival competition) will seem right. Even though it’s wrong, it’ll sound right. “Ah, that’s how it is. I must survive this survival competition.” It sounds right. It’s become like truth. But it’s absolutely not.

2. RT 7 (Loneliness)
Second, what positions were the seven remnants who received the answer of non-competition in? This is something to consider. A distinct feature of the seven remnants was that they were often in this state (loneliness). It was a feature—they were in loneliness with no one to help them. This is important. If you are in a position where no one can help and you have no strength, then that’s when true answers came.

1. Crisis – Independence
   So it looked like they were facing a crisis. But these were secrets of coming alive with God alone. This became the way to discover spiritual facts. In the end, God’s true answer was on the other side. These blessings began to appear and became an opportunity to save all people. Joseph looked like he was going to prison, but that later became the means to save Egypt, save the king, and save everyone. Remnants must be most careful about this.
2. God’s method
   God lets you learn His method. He allows crisis or what seems like loneliness so He can give you the answer to survive alone.
3. 24·25·Eternity
   From this point, this begins to emerge. “Ah, now I’ve failed.” Many think this way. But it’s not true. This is when the answer of 24·25·eternity comes. During first service, I tried to preach briefly—perhaps you were taught in the world, “Don’t be discouraged. Don’t give up.” But the Bible doesn’t say it like that. There’s no need to be discouraged or to give up. You must give up what is unnecessary. Right? Joseph went to prison—there was no need to cry out “Save me!” There was no one to save him. But God’s tremendous plan was in it. “Ah, why do I keep facing failure? I need to escape failure.” That’s what many think. And it’s hard. That’s why people hate it. But if you really know this (Main point) and start enjoying the secret of prayer, and if you have this (Introduction), you can overcome. Not just overcome—there’s something far greater. Always remember. You’re not suffering difficulty—the real thing is on the other side.

Remnants in America or overseas, and those going abroad, must remember. It may look like you’re going through hardships, but the true answer is inside that. That’s why crisis is important.

3. Power of the throne
From this point on, you begin to enjoy the power of the throne, where the Triune God is with you. Let me give a few examples.

1. 2 Kings 6:16
   Second Kings 6:16. It’s a power that ordinary people don’t know. Around Elisha, God deployed the armies of heaven.
2. 2 Kings 19:35
   Second Kings 19:35—on the night that King Hezekiah prayed, God sent an angel of heaven and something amazing happened. 185,000 Assyrian soldiers died. Historical records from Assyria said they died of a plague. Either way, they all died. That night, Hezekiah was praying. The Bible says he turned toward the wall. And Scripture records: “That night,” it says, “God sent the angel of the Lord and struck down 185,000 Assyrian soldiers.” The general who led the invasion didn’t die. All the others did. Why didn’t the general die? So he could return to report—and he got stabbed and died. The reason is simple: God let him live so people could see this (2 Kings 19:35).

Even believers don’t believe in this kind of power. That’s why your prayer is ineffective. If you don’t believe, what’s the point? Then you spend your whole life running errands for unbelievers and die. What could be more unjust? If you just hold onto this covenant, it doesn’t matter if enemies come from all directions. Even if the 7 billion people of the world attack the remnant, it doesn’t matter.

3. Daniel 6:22
   Same thing—Daniel 6:22. Daniel said, “Last night, the angel of the Lord shut the mouths of the lions, so they did not harm me.” The lions didn’t bite Daniel. That’s how he lived.

▣ Conclusion – Spiritual strength
You must absolutely gain spiritual strength first. No matter what anyone says, gain it now through faith and prayer. If you are shocked for three days straight, 24 hours a day—you’ll die. Right? If your spirit dies, your body dies too. But if you are happy 24 hours a day for 3 days, your body will even be healed. So gain spiritual strength first. It will surely come.

I am most thankful for our elders, our elders and deaconesses—I truly respect them. Why? In Busan, those elders prayed and revived the city. Once I passed by the church and saw the lights were on, so I came down and saw elderly people praying. At that moment, I had many thoughts. Who would come and pray like this in church? When our church had just barely started. But God established it as a church for world evangelization. So our elders and deaconesses, especially, must gain great spiritual strength on Sunday. I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ that today will be the day you overflow with the greatest grace and strength.

Prayer
God, we give You thanks. Let today be a spiritual day when the gates of heaven are opened. Send Your heavenly army today to destroy all unbelief and all that hinders the gospel. Let today be a day of gaining new strength. During today’s message and prayer, may it be a time when even unknown diseases are healed. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

 

 

2024.08.06 District Message
Scripture Reading: Genesis 39:1-6

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The workers of our church and every church are important people. In fact, the pastors and ministers in our church and all churches throughout the nation and the world are the most important people of this age. But how do you perceive this? Surely there’s an atmosphere among the ministers and workers—how do you feel about it? Within the church are also many individuals entrusted with important responsibilities. How are they thinking about their work? That is crucial, because it relates directly to the future.

At times, you may also face problems. You may even think, “There are so many problems.” To be unaware of many problems is simply ignorance. But to view everything as a problem after seeing many—that borders on a mental issue. That’s more like a sickness. To not know there’s a problem when there is one, or to think there’s a problem when there isn’t—those are both sicknesses.

Genesis 39:1–6
What do you think? One day, Joseph was suddenly sold as a slave. It was completely unexpected. We usually call such events a crisis.

[Crisis and the 25 Answers]
That’s a crisis. “Crisis and the 25 Answers” is the theme for this week. There are three things you must remember here:

[1. Crisis – 7 Disasters]
In reality, problems and crises come. But you must be cautious: sometimes what looks like a crisis isn’t truly one. It appears to be a crisis, yes—but you must have the composure to discern it. Many people fell into Israel’s seven disasters because of this. If we summarize the Bible, it’s simply this: the gospel, and Israel’s seven disasters. That’s what the Bible is about. We must realize this quickly. The Bible is not about anything else—it’s about salvation and the fall of Israel. But even within that, not all fell.

[2. 7 Remnants – Opportunity]
The ones who were not deceived by the crisis were the seven remnants. For the remnants, it wasn’t a crisis—it was the greatest opportunity. It’s always like that. It may be a crisis, or it may just appear to be. Those who view it only as a crisis will fall into disaster. But those who don’t see it as a crisis will find it’s actually their greatest opportunity. Right? Joseph was taken to Egypt as a slave, but in truth, it was his greatest opportunity.

[3. Posterity (Scars, Summit)]
What really matters is how posterity sees this fact. If they interpret it as a crisis, they will be scarred. But if they see it as an opportunity, they will become the summit. It’s the same situation.

If you grew up poor, that could become a scar. Right? But if handled correctly, it can be your greatest blessing. I’ll mention this again briefly during the first service conclusion, but when I was young, I saw my parents, my church, and everyone struggling with money. Maybe your story is different, but for me, I saw how everyone suffered because of lack of money. That’s why I firmly held onto the covenant—I knew I couldn’t fall into that. If you fall into it, you’ll be ruined. People who succeed financially often fall into financial sin later. A former president even said, “I stole so much money because I grew up so poor.” He confessed that himself. This is dangerous. If you become stuck in poverty, your posterity will be in serious danger.

That’s why parents should never say, “We can’t do that because we don’t have money.” Is money God? If it’s not God’s plan, it won’t happen. But if it is God’s plan, there will be a road through the sea and rivers in the desert. You must ask, “What is God’s plan?” not say, “It won’t work because we don’t have money.” Mothers say this easily—“We can’t do that, where’s the money?” But those words become imprinted into a child’s brain and soul. The child unknowingly starts to believe, “Money is everything.” That’s when they begin stealing. Not just theft—they’ll rob people at knifepoint. That’s how strange things happen.

Whether remnants see past events as scars or the path to the summit—that is the difference. Joseph didn’t just survive—he completely overcame. It wasn’t just receiving an answer—it was complete victory. Now that all the remnant conferences are finished, remnants, you must turn every problem into a perfect covenant. Don’t leave it vague. I’ll introduce a book during the first service, but I studied this deeply: Why are we poor? Why is our nation poor? Why do we have to be poor? I kept studying that. So remnants, when you face problems, difficulties, or crises, don’t just tolerate them. Turn them completely into a platform for reversal. Don’t inflate or exaggerate things. Begin exactly as it is, and aim for the highest.

We often do the opposite—we exaggerate. Especially men: “I know so-and-so, I’ve done this and that.” What’s the point? When I meet someone for the first time and they hand me their business card, if there’s a long list of positions on the back, I never give them any responsibility. One time, I went to preach at the National Assembly and received a business card from Mr. Park Se-jik, the head of the Olympic organizing committee. It only had his name and number. I thought, “That’s better.” Others cram their cards full—probably hard-working, but not my style.

No need to puff yourself up. Do one thing properly. Remnants must not grow up like that. Do one thing correctly, and works will surely arise. Don’t be deceived. No matter how poor your home is, if you do one thing properly, God will surely work. If there’s a truly unfixable problem, turn it into a complete blessing and platform.

▣ Introduction

Things will only get harder in the future. We’re heading into five new ages:

1. Age of Mental Illness
Don’t listen to people’s words. This age of mental illness is coming. Don’t trust reporters—they can lose their minds too. Politicians? Same thing—they can go mad and start wars. That’s why we must pray. The age of mental illness is coming.

2. Age of Addiction
With no clear direction, addiction is rising. If children fall into drugs, they can’t escape. We’re in the age of addiction. Naturally, this leads to more fighting.

3. Age of Conflict
It’s an age of fighting. Conflict everywhere. Soon, wars will erupt.

4. Age of Ideology
People don’t change their thinking anymore. In the age of ideology, people form a fixed mindset and never change. Only Christ can change them—but genuine Christ is hard to find. They don’t change.

5. Age of Mixture
Now, in order to make money, people are mixing everything together. “All religions are the same.” That’s the age of mixture. “Let’s hold hands and go together”—it sounds like a nice idea, but it’s not unity—it’s mixture. Unity and mixture are different. This is the age we are entering. “Don’t say that only by believing in Jesus we are saved.” That’s already here. The world is entering an age of deep problems.

▣ Main

At this time, what covenant should you hold onto?

1. Triune God – Knower – Into the Crisis
First, those who know the power of the Triune God. Those who know it enter the crisis. They’re not afraid. Joseph wasn’t afraid to go to prison. When he was sold into slavery, he thrived. The works of the Triune God and the throne are fulfilled within crisis—so they have no fear.

1) Work of the Throne
You must personally experience this (work of the throne). For example, if the power of the throne begins to appear in your work, would you be afraid? No. You’re only afraid when you don’t know. That’s when anxiety comes.

2) Answer
You can turn anything into the greatest opportunity. Why? Because all the answers come through (1. Crisis – 7 Disasters, 2. 7 Remnants – Opportunity, 3. Posterity: Scar or Summit). Answers come through crisis and problems.

3) Globalization
In the end, God brings you before kings to accomplish globalization. You must remember this.

2. Blessing of the Throne – One Who Enjoys
Don’t just know the blessing of the throne—enjoy it. Enjoy it through prayer. For the one who enjoys it, problems, conflicts, and crises all become blessings.

1) Problem – Answer
All problems are answers.

2) Conflict – Renewal
All conflicts become renewal.

3) Crisis – Opportunity
All crises become opportunities. Enjoy this through prayer.

3. One Who Delivers – Filled with the Holy Spirit
Third, the one who delivers. Being filled with the Holy Spirit means knowing and delivering this power. The Bible calls this being filled with the Holy Spirit.

1) Joseph – World
Joseph saved the world through crisis. Right? Such answers will come. Don’t misunderstand: “Oh no, we’re ruined.” No. It may seem that way, but look carefully—it’s not.

2) Obadiah – Dothan
Obadiah saved everyone in crisis. One man saved 100 prophets, Elijah, Elisha—and laid the foundation for the Dothan movement. He didn’t see the crisis as a crisis—he made a choice. Amazing. If you read the Bible closely, you’ll see everyone received answers this way. This isn’t fantasy—it’s exact.

3) Daniel – Resolve
Look at Daniel. He was taken as a captive. He could’ve despaired—or chased success. But he didn’t choose either. Daniel resolved. What did he resolve? God’s will. He understood and resolved to follow it. That’s it. The Bible makes this clear.

4. Calvary, Mt. Olive, Mark’s Upper Room
These events saved the world. Calvary was the greatest historical event—Jesus, though innocent, crucified. The resurrected Jesus left His message—that was Mt. Olive. Those who believed in that covenant and prayed—that was Mark’s upper room. World evangelization happened. Through this early church—unprecedented world missions arose.

5. Throne, Kingdom, Work
Jesus left us this promise: the throne, the kingdom of God, and God’s work. Just pray about this. Don’t try to get answers right away. If you’ve wrecked your car, don’t expect it to be fixed instantly. Right? If your life is shattered, answers won’t come immediately. God gives unshakable answers. Just pray. Don’t be deceived—just continue, and it will surely be established.

The scars and worries hidden inside you will inevitably lead your life in that direction. Never forget this. The unbelief and anxiety in you will inevitably draw your future accordingly. That’s the answer. The vision, faith, and assurance within you will surely lead you there. What looks like a crisis to us may be God’s greatest opportunity.

▣ Conclusion – [God’s Timetable]

That is the time when God’s timetable is fulfilled. Moses hid in the wilderness for 40 years—and during that time, God prepared the best. Elijah gave up, saying he couldn’t go on—but God prepared the real thing. The early church was in the worst crisis in human history. There’s no excuse for us. In the worst of times, they accomplished the greatest works in church history. Isn’t it clear? Hold to this and wait. Just wait.

But don’t wait idly—truly enjoy while you wait. People keep missing it because they haven’t entered this. It’s heartbreaking. You must develop this power. Because it’s unseen, it emerges mysteriously from somewhere. That’s how it should be. If you try to force something—that’s what unbelievers do. They don’t have the Holy Spirit’s guidance, so they live like that. Even wickedly—just to eat one more meal. That’s the life of an unbeliever. But we’re not like that. We hold onto what’s truly from God—what’s eternal. We enjoy it and use that answer to save the world.

Today’s message wraps up the remnant conferences. Remnants across the nation and world must hold to the message well. To all church leaders laboring for the next generation, your covenant will remain eternally. Long ago, when I mentioned Vanuatu, many said, “Why go to Vanuatu when there are so many other countries?” That’s how people think. That’s why I said pray. Now the president of Vanuatu is visiting Korea—and it’s big news. Security came all the way to Seoul. That didn’t happen before. Now security cars are lined up. They even checked our reserved seats for the event—asking us to leave a wide space for safety. I told them, “Don’t worry. Our identities are guaranteed.” Why all this? Because now they know it’s important.

Why did they come to us? Many politicians, mission organizations, and countries visited Vanuatu. But they saw something in us: we held firmly to the gospel of Christ. And they realized—this group seeks no personal gain. That’s important.

So workers—don’t boast. Understand? Missionaries, everyone—do not try to show off. If God receives glory and people receive benefit, that’s enough. Right? Most people like to take credit—but others can see right through that. If they feel like they’re being used, it’s over. No matter how kind you are, it ends there. But if they sense, “These people truly care. They sincerely pray and support us,” that changes everything. And that’s not just them—it’s the same in every nation. We must be careful. No need to take credit. Even in the unbelieving workplace, just do your job well. If you keep trying to show off and plan ahead selfishly, that becomes a problem.

I bless all remnants to become witnesses who discover what is true within prayer. Let us pray.

Prayer. God, we thank You. May this be a time when Your covenant is confirmed in all the remnants across the nation and the world. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

2024.07.30 District Message
Scripture Reading: Genesis 12:2-3

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The word “synergy” comes from “syn,” meaning together, and “energy,” meaning power. It is the power of being together that saves others. We can do this (synergy) through the 25 answers. You should carefully refer to the messages from the recent Remnant Leader Retreat. You must also pray over these matters together.

▣ Introduction – Bartizan (Watchman)

Let us briefly examine a few things:

1. Covenant – Life, Work (Covenant)
God has given us the covenant. This must become the bartizan of my life, my studies, and my work. If other things have taken its place, we won’t even know why answers aren’t coming. This is called the Covenant.

2. Disaster (Vision)
Second, what we’ve shared with our remnants is the need to see disaster zones. You need a bartizan within you that can save disaster zones and overcome darkness. This is called Vision. It must always be within your prayer. Whether answers seem to come or not, you will receive the overall answer. That’s why all seven remnants saw this (disaster) and found the answer—they were unshaken. Simply put, Jesus took them to Mt. Olive and for 40 days spoke of Israel’s fall, Rome’s timeline, and all things. There was no reason to be shaken.

3. 24·25·Eternity (Dream)
Within this covenant and vision comes the 24 that is “being made.” Then follows the 25 and eternity—not something that disappears. This is called Dream. It’s different from the dreams unbelievers talk about. The dream of God’s covenant must be clear—24. We must help our remnants hold firmly to this. If your 24 is clear, the 25 will surely come. And then your studies and your work will remain in eternity. The dreams of the seven remnants were eternal—not passing things. “The day you apply the blood of the lamb, you will be set free”—that’s eternal.

4. Authority of the Air (Ephesians 2:2) (Image)
The fourth answer for our remnants: the forces of darkness have fully seized the authority of the air—Ephesians 2:2. They are creating cell phones, the metaverse—everything.

Universe
Now we and the remnants must open the age of the Universe that can save those under this authority of the air. How? By God’s power of creation. This is called Image. Just pray with this. For remnants, even just a little prayer in the morning after waking up and at night before sleeping will bring works. Why? Because the moments connected to the throne and penetrating the soul are important throughout the day—but especially in the morning and at night. One brain researcher even said that studying for 30 minutes before bed has greater effect than 8 hours of study during the day. For remnants and all of you, 10 to 30 minutes of prayer before sleeping can change the world.

5. Throne – Masterpiece (Practice)
The last part is important. “Heavenly power” is the power that comes from heaven. “Thronely power” is the power that comes from the throne. Right? It is eternal power—eternally. These three are very important. But this year’s theme is Thronely. With this power from the throne, we create masterpieces. How? Through prayer. Many people take prayer lightly, but prayer is the answer. Why? Because everything is imprinted within you. Your thoughts are the answer. Your level is the answer. Right? That’s why prayer is the answer. This is called Practice.

All of this (Introduction 1–5) is combined and referred to as CVDIP. This was the message given to Remnant Leaders so they can actually enjoy this through prayer and receive answers. It’s the same for adults—if you continue this prayer, works will arise. If you let go of the real things and hold onto the fake, you’ll end up serving unbelievers. Not just unbelievers—you’ll end up serving Satan. That makes no sense. So don’t worry—just hold onto this (introduction) covenant and begin praying now. From what I can see, things are urgent—so just go 24. Then the works will arise. Our remnants must absolutely hold to the covenant and move forward in victory.

▣ Main Message

1. Many People
When this is established, you can remain still and save many people. Right? Because there are answers. Isaac farmed for one year and reaped a hundredfold. Right? When others blocked and stole his well, God gave him the source of the spring. When many competitors attacked him out of jealousy, God gave him a vast land called Rehoboth. Why? Because world evangelization must be done. You must now stop everything else and enjoy this (introduction) 24 power. Starting now. When true answers come, you will be able to save many people.

2. Three Things
Second, what happens? If you possess this power, three kinds of answers come. How?

1) WITH
You receive the answer of God being with you. What could be greater than that?

2) Immanuel
Immanuel comes upon your field, your church, and your work.

3) Oneness
Even when something seemingly bad happens, whether good or bad, everything combines into Oneness and answers come. This is the answer you must receive.

3. [24] Prayer/Word
At this point, what begins to happen? When this blessing comes, you begin to enter into true (24) prayer. When 24 prayer begins, the Word begins to come alive. If a remnant enters into 24 prayer, they will survive anywhere. You don’t even need to worry about studies. Victory is guaranteed. Do not be deceived by lies anymore. If the remnant is in 24 prayer and Word, they are fine wherever they are. Just enjoy and wait. What happens then?

1) Together (Work)
To say this blessing is with me means that the Word and prayer will begin to work. “The word of the Lord came to Moses”—that’s it, right? “The word of the Lord came to Jeremiah”—finished.

2) Fulfillment
Then the Word will surely be fulfilled.

3) Witness
And without doing anything, you become a witness. You must possess this, and you must give it to the remnants. To what degree? To the point that unbelievers look at you and say, “God is alive. God is with your work.” That’s it. Right? People saw Joseph and said, “A man filled with the Spirit of the Lord!” Potiphar said, “The Lord is with you.” And not just that, but “The Lord is with you in all you do.”

Just enjoy this (introduction) and it will come. Don’t be deceived—how wonderful is it? When you enjoy this, health, answers, everything comes. Many people cling to the wrong things and run around, but there’s no need. If you enjoy this (introduction), everything follows. It’s truly unfortunate. People act like unbelievers, clinging to what doesn’t work, insisting it must. But what doesn’t work—doesn’t work. They bring back unreasonable theories they learned from unbelievers. “You can do it, just try harder.” That sounds right, but it’s not. There are things that just don’t work. If remnants hear this kind of talk, they’ll let go of the covenant and grab onto the wrong things.

Bartizan (Watchman)
Remnants must never be deceived. The covenant does not change. You must arise from within it. This (introduction) must become your bartizan. Only then can you be a watchman. You can’t shine the light if you have no bartizan, even if you’re capable. This (introduction) is the bartizan. God’s Word must become a bartizan within you. A vision that overcomes disaster must be firmly established in you. Right? Then the Dream that can be enjoyed 24, 25, and for eternity will take root. From then on, only two things remain. You gain power to overcome the authority of darkness. Soon, the age of the universe will come. You’ll see the power of the cosmos. And finally, you create masterpieces with the power of the throne.

You cannot accomplish world evangelization with anything else. At most, you’ll eat to survive. Right? Unbelievers do that too. If you struggle without salvation, you’ll eat and then die. But that’s not us. We must accomplish world evangelization. That’s how this (main point) comes out.

▣ Conclusion

Let’s conclude. Jesus concluded like this:

[1 Christ, 3 Kingdom, 8 Holy Spirit]
The resurrected Christ. In verse 3, the kingdom of God. In verse 8, only the Holy Spirit. “With this power, you will be My witnesses to the ends of the earth.”

John 14:26 [All Things]
What happens when this (introduction) bartizan is firmly set within you? He will remind you of all things. All things. When the bartizan is built, while you are praying, the Holy Spirit will guide you and remind you of all things.

John 16:13
John 16:13 says, “He will guide you into all truth.” That’s right. You don’t need to worry about the future. He will remind you. Others may say there’s a problem with your work, but God will reveal the future and give you the answer. It’s guaranteed.

Before I started the building project, what answer did I receive? The answer of the three courtyards: 237, Healing, Summit. That’s all we need to do. The world is now preparing this in full force. If our church prepares well, we can help many people. In the end, your work will become the three courtyards. Right? The 237 will come there. The 237 will be healed and raised as Summits.

As I mentioned during the session with the elders, we must pray for our nation. Korea’s public officials and politics move too slowly and are too underdeveloped. All developed countries have immigration policies—we don’t. Even when foreigners come, they can’t stay. Japan attracts global talent and holds onto them strategically. That’s smart. The U.S. tries to block illegal immigration, but it is a nation built on immigration. That’s a developed nation.

I gave up my green card, but I received it within three months of applying. They already knew who I was. When I returned it, I said I was living in Korea, and they said they knew. So I told them I’d give it up. I even persuaded Pastor Jung Eun-Joo: “Let’s give them up together.” Why? Because we had to lie. Every time we entered the U.S., we had to lie—say we were living there when we weren’t. They always asked me, “How long have you been in Korea?” I had to lie. “Two months.” Elder Jung said without blinking, “Two weeks.” I said, “Can we keep living like this? Even if the green card helps with world evangelization, this is wrong. Let’s return it.” Elder Jung said, “Let’s do it.” That’s how advanced their immigration policy is.

Our country doesn’t think things through. Foreign talents come, but they can’t stay. In Korea, to stay, they have to lie and force their way through. Their families can’t even come. They can’t see their kids. What kind of country is this? It’s so behind. It’s heartbreaking. We must pray and do something. How can we accomplish world evangelization like this? Since people don’t understand, God sends them as slaves. But our future generations must not be sent as slaves—they must go as missionaries.

The answer is simple. Even if you just pray properly during worship today, works will arise. If you properly hold onto God’s Word and covenant, works will arise. May today be a blessed day, and may it be God’s day. I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ.

Prayer. God, we thank You. May the works of Your Word arise in every region, every district, every school, and every workplace today. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

2024.09.15 District Message
Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

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In the blessing of the throne, one of the greatest blessings is the 10 secrets. These secrets connect to the eternal answer.

I served as an assistant pastor for a long time. That gave me the opportunity to learn from about seven different churches. Just like in the United States, churches in Korea are in situations where it’s impossible to expect results. Most of them are in circumstances where it’s actually impossible to receive answers. And trying to persuade people in that situation to do anything is even more impossible. As an assistant pastor, people have no reason to be persuaded by me—and I didn’t have the power to do so either. But it’s simple. When you serve in a church, you’ll find that usually there’s just one or two people who actually evangelize. Not many—just one or two. You persuade these one or two people. That’s how the evangelism movement starts. While serving the church, I did evangelism like that—without name, without any recognition. But that became the spark. It was shocking. That small spark affected the entire church. It looks like nothing, but when you light a tiny fire, it spreads and ignites everything. That’s how I did it in six places. The seventh church I went to, I was the senior pastor, so I could do it long-term. That allowed for a broader reach. And that’s what connected to world evangelization.

Actually, this is the message that will mainly come out in this conference and has been coming out recently. But the truth is, experiencing the gospel properly is not happening easily.

[Covenant of Calvary – John 19:30]
The covenant of Calvary—when truly experienced—“It is finished.” If you actually experience in your heart that “the gospel is everything,” the forces of darkness are broken. Before that, they won’t break.

At the upcoming public servant conference, I’ll speak about how God could not use Peter—despite his important training—for Roman evangelization. In fact, Peter interfered with the gospel Paul preached. That was the Galatian church. Peter kept insisting on doing Jewish customs, kept talking about circumcision, and said it was wrong to eat at the house of a Gentile. This is what Peter said. He was a problem. James came and said similar things. That’s Galatians 2. Even Barnabas was influenced. Paul, so stunned, publicly rebuked them: “Isn’t that wrong? Are you really living like a Jew? Then why do you force others to live like Jews? You should live as a Christian.” He also said, “I have been crucified with Christ. Christ lives in me.” That’s when the forces of darkness truly collapse. If the darkness doesn’t collapse, no matter how hard we try, nothing works.

[Covenant of Mt Olive – The Throne]
We must truly experience the covenant of Mt Olive. Only then can we enjoy what the power of the throne is. That’s what was explained over 40 days. And then what came?

[Covenant of Mark’s Upper Room – Experience]
We must experience the covenant of Mark’s upper room. This was truly experienced. After this, the evangelism movement began to rise greatly.

[24·25·Eternity]
If this becomes 24·25·eternity, then that’s it. If you enter into 24… People say there’s a problem in the church, but it shouldn’t matter—it’s 24. Why shouldn’t it matter? Because it’s not actually a problem. Once it passes, you’ll realize it wasn’t a problem—but people keep calling it a problem. If you keep calling something a problem when it isn’t, that becomes a real headache. You must call a problem a problem to find the answer, right? If you call a non-problem a problem, there’s no answer. Even when God gives a blessing, people call it a problem. “Because of the persecution of Stephen…” That’s not a problem. How is that a problem? But most of us say it is. “A problem has come.” But an incredible blessing is happening because of that—it causes history to arise. Without that, how can a church even exist?

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▣ Introduction

1. Bartizan
Within this important covenant, God gave several tremendous things—without a bartizan, a watchman cannot function.

2. Journey
Our bartizan is not stationary. It’s a bartizan that moves world evangelization. That’s why Jesus spoke of a journey.

3. Guidepost (Absolute Bartizan) (300%)
And there are guideposts that set up absolute bartizans in various places. You don’t even need to ask, “What should we do?” Just establish absolute bartizans.

So people may think I’m really diligent, but actually, I’m not. I don’t do things unless they’re necessary. Why should I do something that, in worldly terms, isn’t even profitable? Who does business with no profit?

Establish absolute bartizans at strategic points. How do you know it’s a bartizan? Keep going until you sense it is. This is how we should study, evangelize, and do missions. I call this 300% preparation—professionalism, field, and system. When you do evangelism this way, it’s incredibly graceful.

In Korea, Jang David is working hard—he must begin preparing 300% from now. When evangelizing, you can’t just go blindly. You must prepare 100% what content you will bring. Then prepare 100% the environment where evangelism must naturally take place. And what system will carry it? That’s the camp.

If a few churches and fields like this are made, churches will grow so fast it becomes overwhelming. Truly. I experienced that in Busan. To put it simply, I found where the golden fishing ground of Busan was. Back then, the largest place was the Saha Industrial Complex. Great. So we decided to go into the Saha Complex. What to do there? Set up certain Bible studies tailored to the workers. First, I looked for where we’d hold the Bible study. When I went to scout the area, I was shocked. First time in Saha—and I was stunned. Our assistant pastors didn’t know. But I found it. I ran into a college friend—his family turned out to be wealthy in that area. He had a building, a center. When I said I needed to hold Bible studies, he told me to use an entire floor. Someone who used to follow me around calling me “hyungnim” (older brother) was now the chairman of the local merchants’ association. I asked to use their hall—“Of course, anytime.” I met an elder who was a businessman. He had built a church inside his factory. When I asked why, he said he once promised God to become a pastor but felt guilty for not doing so, so he built a church instead. I told him, “Don’t ever become a pastor. There are already too many like me. Don’t do it.”

Everything was perfectly prepared for ministry in the complex. Then, who to send? The team is key. So we sent Baek Woon-Gyu. When everything was prepared, even he was shocked. Hundreds repented and returned in one sweep. Pastors in Saha went on high alert. Especially Kim Chang-Soo, the one who gave me the most trouble—his church was right in front of Saha. He tried to crush me. I thought, “I see. I’ll have to pause this. If pastors are reacting like this, I need to take it slower.”

If you think of this (introduction) as evangelism, it’s more than joy—it’s thrilling and exciting. That’s why we must do camps. God’s blessing is visible and overwhelming—why? Because we see this. This is what it means to create this (introduction). Business must be done this way too. If your professionalism isn’t even at 30% and you start something, fail, and keep complaining, that’s not right.

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▣ Main – Secrets
As we walk this path, God gives us several secrets. What are they? Ten secrets.

1. Independence
God ensures that under any circumstance, we do not die but survive alone. Right? We survived.

2. Spiritual reality
We do not only look at reality. If we only look at reality, we are deceived. We look at spiritual reality. Why? The U.S. and Korea have different cultures. But spiritual reality is the same. Korea and Japan have different cultures—but the spiritual problem is the same. That’s how we dig in. Whether Korean or Japanese, people get hungry if they don’t eat. Right? I thought Japanese people ate little, but it turns out they eat a lot at buffets. They’re the same. If you can’t see this sameness, you can’t evangelize. If you really dig in, everyone is the same—sinners with spiritual problems. You cannot overcome the darkness.

3. Counter-thinking
Almost all answers are in the place we least expect. Joseph was falsely accused and sent to prison—but the greatest answer was prepared there.

4. Synergy
As evangelists, we give life to others wherever we go. So no need to fight. If there’s something worth fighting over, just don’t do it.

5. Crisis
We choose the path of crisis. There are no competitors there.

6. Non-competition
We don’t compete—we win. Who competed with Joseph? With David? Daniel had no competitor.

7. Recreation
What is another secret? Recreation. These are the secrets they held.

8. Summit
So what happened? They reached the summit. After first being spiritual summits, they were lifted to summit positions. I was persecuted and resented for 30 years, but those people all collapsed. I’m still preaching the gospel today.

9. Wilderness
So we go to the wilderness and desolate places. We go to the abandoned. To the sick. It cannot be stopped.

10. Absolute
We seek God’s absolute plan.

This is our secret. It looks like ten, but it’s really one—establishing the absolute bartizan.

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▣ Conclusion

1. Fixed time (3 focuses)
So fixed-time prayer—this is actually very hard. Just do the 3 focuses. Morning—when you open your eyes, it’s morning. Just pray. At night, after work, return home and discover God’s blessings and answers. The issue is daytime. You meet people, work—it’s a lot. During the day, turn everything into prayer. Try it. You’ll gain immense strength. In my case, if I don’t turn everything into prayer, I might truly die. Because from all sides, people keep saying nonsense. If I listened to all of it, I’d die. Around me, there are good people, bad people—but they bring so much nonsense. That’s why I must pray. That’s why we must enjoy 24 through prayer.

2. Continuous (24) (3 settings)
What does “continuous 24” mean? It means setting up three things. Once you have a bartizan, everything comes. If there’s a platform, people will come. They come, see the light, see the watchtower, and receive healing. If they find and enjoy many secrets with God there—if the antenna is raised—they will come. The three courtyards and the three-day weekend age are the gospel movement of this age. In America, this must be done clearly. Don’t run programs—enjoy.

3. Concentration (3 answers)
When important events arise—or good things happen—we concentrate. What is the key to concentration? The three answers. Problems contain answers. Conflicts require renewal. It’s about progressing. There’s something to fight over? Don’t fight—progress. Crises are opportunities.

That’s the conclusion. In Korea and globally, you must now begin anew. What should you start? We’ll check that in the American gathering. Many people aren’t receiving answers—why? Because they don’t have the condition to receive. How do you receive? When you have the condition to receive, answers come. People who fail have a method of failing—they just don’t know it. There is a know-how to gain much. Some may gain without knowing—but that’s because the system is already in place. Are you sick? You’re sick because the conditions for sickness were met.

So now, we must quietly and seriously prepare the condition to save America, to save our church. The regional cell study materials are centered on our church leaders nationwide. What is the real problem? The real conflict? The real crisis? We need sincere forum. From what I see, 90% of the things members call problems are not actually problems. Then they can’t receive answers. Why? Because they’re calling non-problems problems. If a teacher gives a wrong test question, there’s no answer. Right? If the question is wrong, how can there be an answer? The problem must be correct for the answer to be correct. If you keep calling something a problem when it isn’t, there is no answer. You must think about this carefully.

When I counsel students, I often question deeply: “Is that really a problem?” And most respond, “No, I guess it’s not.” “Right. You’re calling something a problem when it’s not.”

When someone keeps seeing something as a problem that isn’t—what kind of person is that? If someone says something isn’t a problem when it is, that’s a mentally unstable person, right? But if someone insists something is a problem when it isn’t, that’s a mental illness. Right? Mentally ill people scream that someone is coming even when no one is. No one’s coming—but they say it’s a fire or an emergency. That’s mental illness.

If we’re living a life of faith in church, we should obviously receive answers. I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ that this will become a blessed opportunity.

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Prayer
God, we thank You. Let this be a new beginning where we gain new strength within Your plan. We thank You for being the God who protects us with the power of the throne through the 10 secrets. May the true gospel movement begin.
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

2023.07.09 District Message
Scripture Reading: Genesis 12:1-4

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This is what you must absolutely experience at least once in your lifetime. Only then can you explain it to the next generation.

Genesis 12:1–4
In Genesis 12:1-4, God instructs Abraham to leave Chaldea. The Bible says, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household.” This means to leave completely, which may sound simple today, but back then, people thought doing so would lead to ruin. And God didn’t even say exactly where to go—He said, “Go to the land I will show you.” Then He said, “No one will be able to stand against you.”

Even more puzzling was the statement, “All nations will be blessed through your seed.” Abraham couldn’t understand this. He didn’t even have a child—what seed would bless the nations? It didn’t make sense. It’s not that he didn’t believe in God, but it didn’t sit right with him, so he hesitated. And while he hesitated, a tragedy struck his family—his older brother suddenly passed away. Aren’t we all similar in that way? That made Abraham afraid: “I need to go now.” So he left.

But still, how can you survive without making money? He was told to leave his relatives and father’s household and go to the land God would show him, and that somehow his seed—though he had no children—would be a blessing to all nations? It was incomprehensible.

Frankly, we could also be in that situation. God’s Word might not make sense or fit us. We could face the same. We need to survive right now, and God says, “You will be the source of blessing.” How can that be a source? He couldn’t understand. Abraham was desperate and didn’t even know where to go.

So he made two mistakes. Since he just couldn’t believe it, he went down to Egypt. Why Egypt? He thought, “Maybe I can make some money there. It’s a wealthy place.” So he went. There he faced a big problem. Back then, there weren’t laws like today—might made right. So he came to the verge of losing his wife. That happened. By God’s grace, he escaped that crisis.

Then a second problem came—he had brought his nephew along. God had said to leave his country, relatives, and his father’s household, but he brought a relative. From the outside, it may have seemed reasonable—his older brother had died, his father was gone, so it made sense to bring his nephew. But Abraham wasn’t thinking spiritually. He had gone to Egypt because he was worried—how would he survive? And he thought, “I don’t even have a child. I should at least raise my nephew well.” That was his reasoning.

So, concerning God’s Word, Abraham was completely in the wrong. Right? But to speak of the conclusion: every word of God was fulfilled to Abraham once he realized it. In Genesis Chapter 13, after a dispute arose, he sent Lot away. But he didn’t just kick him out—he said, “You choose first. Take the best for yourself.” As expected, Lot chose the wealthy area of Sodom and Gomorrah. So Abraham chose the mountain.

Genesis 13:18
From that point, answers began to come to Abraham. “Abraham sent Lot away and began to build an altar.”

“Spiritual independence and the 25 answers”
Many Christians today fail to experience this spiritual part. Because it’s invisible, it’s hard to experience. But if you believe and receive answers, you will experience it. Spiritually, you can survive anywhere. Spiritual independence means having the spiritual strength to survive anywhere. This is the blessing and answer God will give you this week.

▣ Introduction – The Word
Because the spiritual is invisible, the best answer is to hold onto the Word. The spiritual doesn’t come by experience—it comes as an answer. It can’t be experienced, because it’s spiritual. When you hold onto the Word and receive answers, then you know.

1. The wrong things (Genesis 3, 6, 11)
Because people don’t believe, they choose things based on their own thoughts, leading to incorrect decisions. That’s Genesis 3. Satan knew this and said, “Don’t trust God. You’ll be like God.” And they fell immediately. Genesis 6 is about Noah’s flood. People thought, “If I just do this, I’ll gain power,” and so today people go to shamans and such—they fall into those traps.

Then comes the Tower of Babel—Genesis 11—“You can succeed. If you unite, you’ll be powerful.” There’s a famous con artist named Cho Hee-pal who once said, “All I have to do is say, ‘I’ll make you rich,’ and people will come running.” That’s how Satan works: “Be like God (Gen. 3). Gain power (Gen. 6). Succeed (Gen. 11). Build your tower.”

This is the Bible’s clearest answer as to why people face problems. So even if you simply get rid of your “self,” great answers will begin to come. This is hard to understand, but not really difficult. When problems come, just let go of your thoughts and ask, “What does God’s Word say?” That’s enough for God’s works to begin. At the time, it may seem small, but later you’ll realize, “Wow, I was really guided well.”

2. The wrong actions (idolatry)
People hold onto the wrong things, so they end up doing the wrong things. And it turns out, the area Abraham went into was full of idols. He got trapped.

3. The wrong decisions (Genesis 12:10)
Because he hadn’t realized yet, even Abraham made wrong decisions, though he was a person of God. God said, “Go to the land I will show you,” but in Genesis 12:10, he went down to Egypt. That can happen easily. But once Abraham held tightly to the Word, God’s work began.

▣ Main Point

1. God – the Word
In some ways, this is simple. When problems come, don’t think based on your thoughts—ask what the Word says. Then amazing spiritual works happen. Some people simply ask, “What is God’s will?”—and that alone brings answers. Because it changes your spiritual world.

You need to receive the same answer Abraham received: no matter what problem comes, hold firmly to the Word without relying on people. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t talk to people—we listen to family and friends, of course. But don’t depend on them. Hold to the Word you believe comes from God. That’s what it means.

1) People (Genesis 37)
Most people believe what others say. It’s hard to believe God’s Word. But Joseph in Genesis 37 believed only God’s Word. To what extent?

2) Dreams (verses 6–9)
He held onto God’s Word so firmly that it even appeared in his dreams. Now, dreams aren’t the standard, but our thoughts can appear in dreams. Dreams are often nonsense, but they reveal our current state. Some people say, “I had a dream about an accident, so it must happen.” But it’s really just showing how anxious you are. That’s why it appears in a dream.

For example, I just remember, “My sister’s husband is sick—I should contact them.” But I still haven’t. Thankfully, they understand. As for me, I always dream about being late for worship. And in those dreams, close people like Pastor Hwang Sang-bae appear, and I’m asking him, “What do I do?” This shows that I’m completely immersed in giving this kind of message in real life. That’s the kind of dream I mean. Joseph held onto God’s covenant so firmly that it even came out in his dreams. That’s verses 6–9.

3) Heart (verse 11)
He also treasured God’s Word in his heart. That’s all it takes. If God’s Word is clear, comes in your dreams, and is stored in your heart, then He will absolutely work. You’ve probably experienced this already, but you must have that experience to be able to speak to others about it.

2. Life (within)
But it’s not enough to just store the Word. It must be inside your life.

1) Crisis – opportunity
Then there’s no need to fear. Even when a crisis comes, it becomes an opportunity. That was true for Abraham and Joseph.

2) Fear
Then fear of the world disappears—because you’re inside the Word.

3) Satan
And while you don’t fear the world, you also don’t take it lightly. Why? Because Satan continues working through it. You don’t dismiss it, but you don’t fear it either. This is the Word you must hold firmly.

3. Success (witness)
And it doesn’t end there. When you enjoy this blessing of “God with me,” you will succeed, not just with success, but as a witness. Then what comes?

1) The throne
The work of the Triune God and the power of the throne become yours. How can we understand that? But if you do understand, then you fear nothing. But people don’t know this well. Because you’re in the Word, wherever you go—even your difficult workplace—the blessing of the throne comes. Others say it’s hard, but for you, it becomes an opportunity. It comes. Our remnants go abroad and into the world, and God has already prepared everything. That’s a witness.

2) Identity – authority
You’ve received the blessing of being a child of God. You have that identity and authority. That’s the witness you become.

3) Background
And it doesn’t end there. The throne, your identity, and your authority become your background.

You need to experience this at least once. I’ve often heard people say, “That pastor is great, but he only cares about money.” He’s a great person with no problems, but people say he only cares about money. I’ve heard that a lot. It’s not that he really only cares about money—if you don’t receive and enjoy the answer concerning this message, you end up like that. That’s how it is. It’ll happen to you too. If you don’t receive and enjoy this answer, you’ll become the same.

I’ve mentioned this before: once in Japan, I had some time and decided to do some research on my own, so I made arrangements through the Darakbang travel agency and went with just a camera. I went alone—no staff. But the hotel situation wasn’t what I’d heard. They required full payment up front to reserve a room, so I paid it. But I had no money left for food for the three days. I only had Korean money in my pocket, which is useless in Japan. I could have called missionary Kang Myung-joo in Tokyo, but I felt that would be a burden. I had ten 100-yen coins. I went out and found a place where you put in a coin and get a meal ticket. I ate like that for three days, counting my coins. I saved one coin. That’s when I thought, “This is how a person can end up.” Just three days, and I became like that. Shaking, holding that one coin, still trying to live with dignity.

You see, even if you’re holding to God’s Word, if you haven’t received the answer concerning this message, you can’t see it. From now on, start enjoying this blessing and praying.

▣ Conclusion

1. WITH
Then what result comes? You receive the evidence that God is with you. That’s enough. From then on, Abraham could see the world and everything else. Just pray even during this worship. Even just today, if you hold onto God’s Word and pray on Sunday, that’s enough.

2. Immanuel
The blessing of Immanuel comes.

3. Oneness
If you’re inside the covenant, aware of the spiritual, all your past problems and hardships turn into answers. That’s certain. That’s what we call oneness. Later, you’ll realize, “What I thought was unanswered wasn’t actually unanswered.” Back when I was a student, I thought, “Money!” because things were so hard. Looking back, that was such a foolish prayer. God was preparing everything.

Today, just hold onto the Word all day and pray deeply. During the weekdays, just confirm how that Word is being fulfilled. That’s certain. God has given us this opportunity, and in the capital region, I don’t think there’s any other church that can build the three courtyards. God prepared our church for that. It’s not just about the building—we have members who can establish the 237, healing, and summit courtyards. Our church is already prepared through you. It’s an amazing answer. For someone like me who sees the future, it’s shocking. How can God work like this?

What’s even more amazing is how, when these messages are shared, such as at the dedication service, the elders grasp onto them as their covenant and move with them. I’m just amazed, “How can they do this?” Today again, I felt that. “Wow, our elders are truly led by the Holy Spirit.” It’s reassuring and something to be thankful for. How can people move so precisely with God’s Word?

I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ to hold onto the covenant today, enjoy it throughout the week, and wait upon it.

Prayer. God, we thank You. We thank You for giving us the true covenant. Now let us enjoy the blessing that Abraham restored through choosing the covenant. Let spiritual healing arise during this day-long worship. Let all my problems be turned into answers from God. Let all my weaknesses and illnesses be healed by God’s power. Let the remainder of my life be a life that fulfills God’s covenant. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray, Amen.

2024.09.08 District Message
Scripture Reading: Acts 1:1-8

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▣ Introduction
Only in the Bible does it say not to worship idols.

1) Idol worship (Exodus 20:1–5)
Foolishly, all other religions do it. That’s why I firmly believe they are not God’s Word, nor the truth. In Exodus 20:1–5, it says that if you worship idols, disasters will come upon you for three or four generations. Even in advanced nations like Japan, without knowing, they follow the Prime Minister in idol worship events. And nearly all citizens worship idols. Taiwan is next after Japan. In Taiwan, even in front of houses, they set things up and burn incense. Somewhat surprisingly, though many Japanese are here, Japan has the highest rate of depression and mental illness in Asia. In places like Taiwan, already over half the children are afflicted. The Bible doesn’t tell us not to do it without reason—this is God’s Word saying not to do it.

2) Ancestral rituals (1 Corinthians 10:20)
Many people value ancestral rituals. But the Bible clearly says not to do them. In 1 Corinthians 10:20, it says that when you do this, it’s not your ancestors who come but demons.

3) Temporary effect (John 8:44) (2 Corinthians 11:4)
Then why do people do it? There’s a reason. It has a temporary effect. For a short time, power seems to arise. Everyone falls for this. But in John 8:44, these demons are said to be directed by Satan, who is the deceiver. So it’s deception.
There was once a businessman involved in politics who followed everything a fortune teller said—and strangely, the business worked. If you go to a fortune teller, they’ll get it right. But later, even that fortune teller gets deceived. This man was so extreme that he succeeded in areas he had no experience in. But eventually, the nation itself was affected. When that problem came, it was revealed that he lived not in a nice house but in a room by the front gate. Even that was in the news. Why? The fortune teller told him to live in the entryway. So his entire work collapsed.

They deceive while giving temporary results. Sometimes, according to 2 Corinthians 11:14, they appear as angels of light. Where is the real problem? It’s the mistake of Christians. God gave Christians the power to save (as explained in the introduction), but they have no interest.

“The work of the Triune God – The eternal answer” (Acts 1:1–8)
What is the answer? It’s the work of the Triune God. Christians don’t treasure this. They don’t enjoy it. Instead of trying to receive answers, enjoy this secret of the Triune God. Then what comes is the eternal answer. This is what Jesus spoke of last on Mt Olive. So when you hold onto this covenant and begin praying, eternal answers come.

To be honest, for me, it was understanding the gospel and understanding prayer. After I understood prayer, not a single visible answer came to me—and that’s important. Shouldn’t answers come? Some people talk about experiences. Experiences? I’ve never had any. Some say they faint while praying. I don’t faint—I get clearer when I pray. Never once fainted. Some speak in tongues and share all kinds of stories. I used to be very curious—“What is this experience?” So I closely observed pastors who talked about this. But none of them received answers or led evangelism movements. Though they testify that they received answers, I’ve never had a single one like that.

That’s important. In fact, after praying a lot and doing evangelism, I even shrunk 1cm in height. Still, for 30 years I was persecuted but continued world evangelization without any problem. I was slandered and criticized from the start. An older pastor once told me, concerned I’d be troubled, “Don’t worry about it. That power is already within you, Pastor Ryu.”
Another elderly pastor said something similar. “Is that so?” I replied. That’s an eternal answer.

▣ Main Point
Then how does the Triune God actually work? We need to see that.

1) The Word
First, God the Father does all things, but He works through the Word. So, if you are guided by the Word, you are already receiving answers.

2) Salvation
God the Son, Jesus Christ, does all things too, but He is carrying out the work of salvation through His name.

3) Power
God, the Holy Spirit, is still working through power today.
When these things are built up within you, world evangelization takes place.

[Bartizan]
When this becomes a bartizan within you, world evangelization happens.
I’ve never been sick even once while doing world evangelization. I’ve never once worried about money. I’ve never once missed the blessing of the fulfillment of the Word or the evangelism movement.

Today’s important first service message asks: where is this evangelism movement problem attached? It is today’s first service—RTS Sunday. You must pray. The more pastors who know how to evangelize, the greater the benefit. The more pastors with no fruit of evangelism, the greater the loss. Isn’t that right?

Right now, churches in America and Europe are disappearing due to serious problems. Children gather with their friends starting Friday for drug parties. That’s why I easily held onto the covenant: “We must open the three-day weekend age.” At first, Korean kids wouldn’t join in. But the atmosphere makes them feel like fools. Almost everyone does it. So, by not going, they become loners. Little by little, they get drawn in. That’s human nature.

In the past, when I traveled abroad and stayed in hotels, sometimes they were terrible. But after three days, I didn’t notice. By the fourth day, I even grew fond of it. That’s human nature. Kids, without knowing, sneak into it and fall in. That’s why many Korean kids who go to America or Europe become drug addicts.

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▣ Main Point

1) The Word
So what kind of answer must we receive and act upon now?
How does the Word mostly work?

1) Genesis 1:1–3
It is the Word of creation. In fact, your words also have power. Your words become seeds. So those who always speak unbelief end up only experiencing unbelief. You can’t help it—because that’s how they speak. Proverbs 6:2 says, “You are ensnared by the words of your mouth.” It becomes your destiny.
James 3 says a large ship is directed by a small rudder. “The words of your tongue move your destiny.” Then how much more is God’s Word—the Word of creation.

2) John 1:1–14
That’s why the Bible says in John 1:1–14, “The Word was God,” to that extent. “The Word became flesh.”

3) Hebrews 4:12
Hebrews 4:12 says, “The Word is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow.”
“To the marrow” means it even heals physical disease like cancer. It has the power to heal.

This place has such a great environment and air. On Sundays, spend the whole day in deep prayer. Do you remember last week’s Sunday message? You need to pray like that on Sundays. Even the preacher may forget the message after preaching. That means they didn’t hold onto the Word. When? During worship.
Why do we remember heartfelt conversations with friends? But after a bunch of idle chatter, nothing remains.

Last Sunday’s message was a very important verse—Galatians 2:20. Even Peter couldn’t enjoy the gospel. If you can’t enjoy the gospel, you die—so they couldn’t enjoy it. James and even Barnabas weren’t enjoying the gospel. Paul rebuked them with deep sorrow: “I have been crucified with Christ. I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” This was Paul’s confession. That’s why he was able to evangelize the world and Rome. Peter couldn’t do it. “It is living and active.”
So this Word saves our soul and brings life. That’s why the second service message is Galatians 3:28—the Word that Lincoln held onto. Don’t just memorize it—hold onto it deeply in prayer. Because there’s so much every Sunday, you can’t memorize it all. But you can see the flow of the answer. By now, you should be thinking at home, “Which multiethnic talents should I invite next year?” That’s how answers come.

2) Salvation
The work of salvation is still happening today.

1) 1 John 3:8
“The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.”

2) John 14:6
He is still working the same way. John 14:6 says, “I am the way and the truth and the life.”

3) Mark 10:45
As evidence, Mark 10:45 says, “He gave His life as a ransom for many,” cutting off all disasters.

3) Power
How does the Holy Spirit work?

1) Indwelling (1 Corinthians 3:16)
He dwells within us. Isn’t that amazing? That’s why the forces of darkness can never overcome you. You’re only shaken by yourself. People worry 24 hours a day by themselves. Some people have nothing to worry about, yet they make things up to worry about—it’s their nature. If they have nothing of their own to worry about, they borrow others’. If that’s not enough, they imagine problems that don’t even exist. That’s a mental illness. There’s nothing wrong, but they say there is. The Holy Spirit is dwelling within us. “Don’t you know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?”

When I used to take evangelism teams around, I always sent them first to the shamans. Why? To evangelize. A true shaman is one possessed by an evil spirit. The rest are frauds. But real ones can tell who you are the moment they see you.
“Don’t you know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?”

2) Guidance (John 14:16)
This Holy Spirit also guides us. In John 14:16, how does He guide us? Through the Counselor, the Holy Spirit.
‘Bo’ (保) means “to protect.”
‘Hye’ (惠) means “to give grace” and help in times of crisis.
‘Sa’ (師) means “to teach” and “to enlighten.”
“This Holy Spirit will be with you forever”—this is the promise of Jesus.

But if Christians don’t believe this, why even come to church? On a day like this, go out for a picnic instead—even if it ruins your life. Isn’t that so? Go to the mountains, the fields—then slip and fall to your death. Isn’t that pleasant?

You must go with certain strength. Otherwise, you can’t save people in hardship.
Don’t make excuses about your family. You have to live first for your family to live. It’s inevitable. Go to your workplace—people are only after their own gain and money. How could that produce justice? If something doesn’t align with their self-interest, they won’t accept it. That’s what they’re there for. Some people try to ruin others with slander and lies. That’s why you must carry this blessing and save them.

3) Filling (Acts 1:8)
Then what happens when this all takes place? You become filled. What is “filling”? It means to be full. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.” Just as John baptized with water, when the Holy Spirit comes upon you—this means when the Holy Spirit fills you completely—“you will receive power.” You will gain it. What kind of power? “You will be My witnesses.”
To what extent? “To the ends of the earth.” You must enjoy this blessing.

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▣ Conclusion

1) House
So what must we do today? In reality, this force of darkness builds houses invisibly.

1) Matthew 12:28–30
Jesus said something shocking. In Matthew 12:28–30:
“Satan has built a house within you and taken control. As long as that remains, you can’t do anything.”
He gave a parable:
“When a thief enters the house, can you guard it?”

2) Matthew 12:43–45
They build a house, and it continues to grow.
Look at shamans—they keep needing to do bigger rituals.
What do you think will happen?

3) 2 Corinthians 10:1–5
In 2 Corinthians 10:1–5, it says they’ve built strongholds. This means they’ve fortified a castle. Tear it down—with the Word of God.

2) Bartizan, journey, guidepost
What does this mean? Establish the bartizan God has given you. Walk the journey God has given you. Raise the guidepost God has given you. Then it will work.

3) Absolute answer
Then one day, the absolute bartizan will be raised for you and your children. From that point on, everything is different. You win without fighting. Did Joseph compete? There was no need to—he was on a different level. You have the right to receive this blessing. You must absolutely teach this to the remnants.

Today’s second service will speak about missions—the missions we must do for the remnants. Today’s first service is a message about how important pastors are, and how we must pray for them.

From now, I hope this will be a day where you pray all day and are healed, even of the illnesses you don’t know about. I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ that during the time of prayer today, the work of God’s kingdom will first come upon your field.

Let us pray.

Prayer. May today be the day when the stronghold of darkness is destroyed and the bartizan of God is raised in us. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

2022.12.18 District Message
Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:6-7

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There may be many difficulties around you. In your relationships with people, with family, and in various other ways, you may face hardships. Sometimes, even when you go outside, you may encounter difficulties where you feel like there’s nothing you can do.

The age of holy meditation – 24
That’s why God has given you this answer of holy meditation. Now, as the age of holy meditation is opening amid many other movements, you are the main figures to open this age of holy meditation. Therefore, you must surely have this holy meditation timetable. If you look closely at the Bible, you need to start building this personally.

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▣ Introduction – What God has given

[Acts 1:3 (40 days)]
Acts 1:3 says, “He spoke about the kingdom of God for 40 days.”
It doesn’t mean we must pray for exactly 40 days. But the fact is, Jesus focused on His disciples for 40 days. He gave them many missions and promises, but why didn’t He just do it in one day? Why did He spend 40 days? This is mentioned in the first service sermon today, but this (Acts 1:3, 40 days) was an extremely important time.

(Past)
Simply put, the disciples were still trapped in their past— their power, their level, everything remained the same as before. It was a time to let go of all of that. We often get trapped in our own thoughts without realizing it. We see people fighting, and they’re caught in their own thoughts. We’re the same. We don’t know the tremendous power of God and get stuck in the past. That’s why Jesus kept explaining for 40 days.

He mainly spoke about two things:
“Is it at this time that you are going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”
And He said, “It is not for you to know.”
How could that not be their concern? It was important. But they were still completely trapped in the past.

Wait
So Jesus said, “Wait.” That’s an extremely important statement.

As you finish this year and begin the new one, you must have this (Acts 1:3, 40 days) time. Otherwise, as you grow older, more difficulties will come. The longer you live, the more hardships come. It’s not about whether hardships happen or not—they are bound to happen. But this is the timetable to hold on to God’s tremendous covenant.

[Acts 2:1–13]
Holding on to this, they came down and began to pray. That’s when this event (Acts 2:1–13) happened. You must surely have this time. You don’t need to think so much. If you think, it’s just your own level. We must do it with God’s things. That’s why this work took place. No one else can help you, and even if they try, it won’t work—because it must be from God. If it were something we could do ourselves, we wouldn’t need faith. But there are things we cannot do. So it’s about believing in what God has given. This is the timetable. God has fully prepared and called them to the Mount of Olives.

Don’t worry about anything—just start anew. You can do it alone at home, or during early morning prayer. Just check it daily. If you pray for the fulfillment of the covenant of Calvary, the Mount of Olives, and Mark’s Upper Room, you will surely receive this (Acts 1:3) answer. The biggest answer is realizing, “Ah, I’m thinking wrongly right now.”

When I started this prayer long ago, the answer didn’t come right away. I realized, “Ah, I’m currently in a situation where answers can’t come.” It couldn’t happen.

When I was a young assistant pastor going through a hard time, I began this (Acts 1:3) prayer. No matter how much I prayed, I couldn’t escape my level. The church was having conflicts and fights. I couldn’t join in the fighting, but what could I do? Just watching was hard enough. Especially since I was a pastor—not just a layperson—I had to look at the church situation and pay attention to it.

When I began this (Acts 1:3) prayer, the answer came: “You are also trapped in the same state.” That was the important answer I received. I completely changed my prayer topics. It wasn’t about where I should go or what I should do. I prayed, “Let me enjoy the kingdom of God right here where I am.” My prayer completely changed. That’s nothing special—it’s the Word of God—but it struck my heart.

So, since I was an assistant pastor, I quietly reported to the senior pastor. The pastor was struggling too. I said, “Pastor, there are many hidden disciples in our church.” That’s true. “These disciples must truly receive answers and begin the evangelism movement. If you allow it, I will open an evangelism school every day in our church. I’ll do the lectures.” Of course, the pastor agreed—it was such a good idea.

It was beyond my imagination. We set the schedule and started doing it twice a week. Surprisingly, people became interested and started gathering. I intentionally asked the pastor to teach one lecture, and I taught about evangelism. It’s nothing special, but God changed my life through that. That evangelism school is what I’m still doing to this day. Just by changing one thought.

My thoughts weren’t changing. “This elder is like this, that person is like that…”—that was my thinking. It had nothing to do with God. “Our church is struggling, they’re fighting like that…” That’s how I kept thinking. How could I do world evangelization like that? My level was trash level. So I started praying. I don’t know about others, but I believe I received more blessings in that church than anyone else. The elders who fought all the time, the pastors who took sides and fought—they all failed. I don’t even know where they are now. It’s hard to even find them.

God has opened the doors for world evangelization. It’s not hard at all—it’s about changing your thoughts. “Ah, I see.” I was thinking about things that had nothing to do with God. “Who did what, what’s going on, the situation is like this…” I was always thinking about things unrelated to God. And I called that prayer. But that’s not prayer. So actually, I wasn’t praying at all. From that time, I began to see the tremendous things (Acts 1:3, 2:1–13).

[Acts 2:42]
From then on, worship started happening. Acts 2:42. Wow, worship began to work for me. I began to receive grace. Same pastor, same church, but I began to have many realizations. Then the young adults started rising. The young adults heard my short message, and revival started happening. It wasn’t because they were special—the young adults just started rising.

Before I came here, I already had this definite answer: “Ah, this is God’s work. I’ve been living like an unbeliever. Though people saw me as an assistant pastor, I had the same thoughts as worldly people.” Of course, I had nothing to do with this (Acts 1:3, 2:1–13, 2:42). This is tremendous, but I was living with no connection to it. You are not people who should live like that. You must receive this (Acts 1:3, 2:1–13, 2:42) blessing.

When you go home, your family may give you a hard time. But you’ve received the blessing to pray for them. Right? It can’t be helped. When you go to work, there are always strange people. But you’ve received the blessing to pray for them. All of us—don’t we all think our opinions are right? But we’ve received the blessing to believe in God’s Word.

[Acts 2:46–47]
Eventually, this happens. Day by day, in the temple and from house to house. Then the Word is fulfilled in the pulpit, in the church, in the home, and in the field.

You must receive this blessing today. During today’s first service, you must pray a lot. Acts 1 is a completely different time. Right? You need to realize that. In the Gospels, Jesus was crucified and resurrected. But the time of Acts is a completely different time.

(Philippians 4:6–7)
So in Philippians 4:6–7, it says, “Do not be anxious about anything.” That means there are actually worries. So it says, “Do not worry.” What should you do? “In everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Not just with prayer and petition, but with thanksgiving. That’s an important answer. Then it says, “The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds.” What does that mean? The problem is your mind and your thoughts. Right? Your mind and thoughts are important. The Bible mentions this over a thousand times—guard your heart. Right? It says over 300 times that your thoughts are important. And God says He will guard us.

That’s why today’s worship is so important. In that short time, while praying, I thought, “Ah, this is God’s grace. I need to pray.” Even during prayer, I thought that. I don’t know what kind of prayer I used to do. But then, early in the morning, I decided to do this (Acts 1:3). I prepared my notebook and started praying. After I finished, I realized the true answer wasn’t just an answer coming down—it was that my thoughts were wrong. That’s what I realized first.

I kept blaming and thinking about those poor people who don’t know this (introduction) blessing—the congregation, the elders—how hard it must be for them. But I kept thinking at their level. So I was living completely apart from God’s things. I realized that. It’s actually nothing special, but through that, a lifetime of answers came. You are qualified to enjoy this blessing.

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〔Unceasing〕
When all of this comes together, what happens? You pray unceasingly. Prayer continues.

24·25·Eternity
This (24·25·eternity) is what happens.
Find this (introduction) and enjoy it. You must surely do so. Like Paul, who said, “Though outwardly we are wasting away, inwardly we are being renewed day by day.”

You must enjoy the true strength God gives you—that way you can save the difficult people around you. If you, precious ones saved to do world evangelization, lose strength, you cannot save the people around you. There may be many circumstances, but don’t make excuses—that’s deceiving yourself. You must unconditionally gain spiritual strength. That’s the timetable that opens in Acts. Last week we started Acts, and today it’s about the ascension of Jesus and raising a new disciple to replace Judas Iscariot.

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▣ Main Message

1. Satan
Satan is still trying to control your mind and thoughts. That’s why God tells you not to be deceived. These days, there’s a lot of talk about “finding your heart” or “thought management,” but those things are still deceptions.

2. Holy Meditation (Age)
So you must create this holy meditation timetable. It’s fine to do it anywhere.

1)〔Altar〕
Wherever you are, start building a hidden altar. It may seem like nothing, but your work will come to life, and your life will truly come to life. Of course, you must experience this. Of course, you must receive God’s blessings. Many people don’t even know what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit. You must first receive the filling of the Holy Spirit so that your spiritual state changes. Then, even your body comes to life without you realizing it. And you gain the power to save others. That tremendous answer is what Jesus has given.

2)〔12〕 – Liberation
What is it next? It’s holy meditation that completely liberates you from the twelve strategies of Satan.

3) Throne
Then what? The tremendous power of the throne that is eternally with you—that is yours. No matter what anyone says, it is yours. If you don’t know this (throne) word, your work and business cannot become global.

Transcending Time and Space
The blessing of the throne allows answers to come even while you are just sitting here. Why? Because it transcends time and space. You must enjoy this.

237
You must know the answer of transcending time and space so that your studies, work, career, and whole life can be for the 237 nations.

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3. Deep Time
Simply put, the third point is this: Have deep time in prayer.

Food, too—you need deep food to be healthy. I wondered what “deep food” meant, and I found that chefs around the world use the same term. In English, it’s called “Slow Food.” I realized, “Ah!” We often eat instant food quickly, but that food is not healthy. It needs to be food that has been slowly and carefully prepared over time.

Prayer is the same. No matter how busy you are, you must have at least 5 minutes a day of deep time enjoying this blessing (main message 2). Otherwise, you’ll just wake up rushed in the morning. Without realizing it, you’ll think about many problems and worries as soon as you open your eyes. And because you have to live, you’ll end up running around busily. Wherever you go, you’re busy whether things work out or not. Even when you get to the field, it’s hard because of what people say and the various situations. After struggling through the day, you come home exhausted. Then you start thinking, “Is there anything fun?” Right? If you keep living like this, what will happen one day? It’s like driving a car without ever maintaining it. That’s why you must surely find and relay this (main message) blessing to the next generation.

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▣ Conclusion –〔10 minutes〕
Even today, during worship, don’t listen to people’s thoughts or voices—enter deep prayer. That brings tremendous healing and power. At the time, you may not realize it. When I prayed, I just quietly said before God, “Deep…” but realization came. What conclusion comes?

The Word
Even if you just hold to the Word and pray for 10 minutes a day, it’s enough. Just wake up, hold onto the Word for 10 minutes.

Prayer
Pray for 10 minutes.

Breathing
While doing that, because you need to gain health, concentrate on breathing for 10 minutes. Breathing is life. This has been scientifically proven. It saves your body, mind, thoughts, and spirit. Just 10 minutes of this prayer is enough.

If you open your spiritual eyes a little, you’ll realize the air in your house is not good because you’re always living in it. What is COVID? It’s bad air. What is a cold? It’s bad air. We’re always breathing that without knowing. Statistics show that more women than men get lung cancer. Why? Because of the work they do—cooking, cleaning, and things pile up. We’ve never truly refreshed the inside of our bodies.

So take that time. In a place with good air, breathe deeply for 5 or 10 minutes and pray. On Sundays, during worship, hold to the covenant all day. Imagine the blessing of God’s kingdom coming everywhere you go. Right? That’s why it says, “He will guard your hearts and your minds.” Because it’s real, during prayer time you must think about this blessing (throne, transcending time and space, 237). During worship today, the power of the throne will come upon you. At that time, God’s work transcending time and space will take place. Spiritual works will arise. You cannot find this anywhere else. Only then can you influence the 237 nations. If your studies and work don’t influence the 237 nations, you cannot do world evangelization.

How thankful is this? He has given this to us by grace. Right? The world doesn’t know this, but He has given us grace. We must not fail to enjoy this. Try it today. After one week, one month, you’ll say, “Wow, this is truly God’s grace.” You’ll see it. “Ah, this is truly God’s power.” Then you won’t think, “This is good or bad.” Instead, you’ll realize, “Ah, many people are living without knowing this. I must serve as a messenger to them.” That’s a witness.

I bless you in the name of the Lord Jesus, that today will be a day of gaining the greatest power. Let us pray.

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Prayer. God, we thank You. Let today be a day of great new grace. Let today be a day when deep time arises. Let today be a day when even unknown diseases are healed. Let all the sick be filled with the fullness of the Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.