Category: Today’s Word

1 Samuel 16:13. So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David.

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The most important aspect of the Christian life is seeing God’s covenant in advance. But how can we do this? By placing everything in our lives under God’s absolute sovereignty. When we truly acknowledge that God rules over all things—our circumstances, successes, and even our failures—everything begins to take on new meaning. Nothing is accidental. Nothing is wasted. In this way, everything becomes part of His covenant, and we begin to discover hidden blessings even in places where nothing seems to exist.

When Joseph entrusted his life to God’s sovereignty, he was not shaken by circumstances. Instead, he discovered and experienced God’s work in every situation—within his family, in slavery, in prison, and even in the palace. What others intended for harm, God transformed into good. Through this, Joseph came to see that God’s plan was being fulfilled step by step, and every problem became a pathway to blessing.

When Moses held onto the blood covenant of God in advance, the impossible became possible—the miracle of the Exodus. Even in the wilderness, where the Israelites continually complained and grumbled, Moses did not lose hold of the covenant. Instead, he discovered the ultimate answer God had given to mankind: the manna, the ark of the covenant, the Tabernacle, and the three festivals—all pointing to Christ. In the midst of chaos and unbelief, Moses saw God’s greater plan.

Now, with the covenant God has given us, we must also possess God’s vision. But how? By making God’s plan for this age of idolatry our own—by aligning our hearts with what God desires to accomplish in this generation.

When we do, the power of the Holy Spirit will come upon us (Acts 1:8). With this power, we receive the strength to bring real and lasting change. It opens doors that no one can shut and breaks barriers that seem impossible to overcome. Through this power, we stand as witnesses of Christ to the ends of the earth, not by our ability, but by God’s authority.

Joseph possessed this power, and even the pagan leaders of Egypt recognized it: “So Pharaoh asked them, ‘Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the Spirit of God?’” (Genesis 41:38).

David also possessed it: “So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David” (1 Samuel 16:13).

Elisha longed for it: “‘Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit,’ Elisha replied” (2 Kings 2:9).

Daniel experienced it firsthand: “My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions…” (Daniel 6:22).

Without this power from the throne, we are bound to fall. The power of Satan and the systems of the world cannot be overcome by our own strength, knowledge, or wisdom. Human effort alone will always reach its limit.

However, when we possess this power from above, we can align our lives with God’s absolute plan—transforming the world’s systems, economy, and culture through the power of the gospel. This is the vision we must hold in advance. As we do, our perspective changes, and we begin to discover God’s purpose in every person we meet, every event we encounter, and every place we go.

After many years of praying for what she desired, Hannah came to realize something deeper. She recognized that idolatry was the root cause of Israel’s suffering under Philistine oppression for generations. Her prayer shifted from personal desire to God’s greater purpose. She understood that what God desired was a spiritual leader who would change the course of the nation (1 Samuel 1:11).

When God granted her a son, she placed God’s plan above her own by dedicating the child to the Lord. This was not an easy decision, but it revealed her faith. The vision she held in advance is clearly seen in her prayer (1 Samuel 2:1–10), which reflects God’s heart and His redemptive plan.

Like his mother, Samuel possessed this vision from an early age (1 Samuel 3:1–4). As he grew, God was with him, and He let none of his words fall to the ground. God continually revealed Himself to Samuel through His Word (1 Samuel 3:19–21). Samuel became a channel through which God’s will was made known to the people.

Throughout Samuel’s life, God granted Israel protection, restoration, and peace: “So the Philistines were subdued… And there was peace between Israel and the Amorites” (1 Samuel 7:13–14). This was not merely political stability, but the result of God’s covenant being restored among His people.

Unlike King Saul, David possessed a God-given vision in advance, and God called him “a man after His own heart” (1 Samuel 13:14). David’s life was centered not on outward success, but on God’s will.

With his strength rooted in God alone, David faced Goliath with boldness. He already knew the outcome of the battle between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of darkness: “…the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give all of you into our hands” (1 Samuel 17:45–47). His confidence came from the covenant, not from circumstances.

God made David one of the most influential kings of Israel: “…and David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them” (Psalm 78:70–72). His leadership combined spiritual integrity with practical wisdom.

Above all, God granted David the greatest blessing: “This is the genealogy of Jesus the Christ…” (Matthew 1:1). Through David’s line, the promise of Christ was fulfilled.

This is what happens when we hold onto God’s absolute plan to save the world through the gospel of Christ Jesus our Lord. Our lives become part of something eternal and far greater than ourselves.

Like Samuel and David, we must cultivate spiritual strength from above by standing before the Lord in all circumstances through prayer (Ephesians 6:18). Prayer is a time to align ourselves with God. Only then will we be able to stand alone without fear or intimidation.

Experience such spiritual power that you are no longer shaken or envious of anything. Exercise spiritual authority so that you no longer need to compromise with the world. At the same time, cultivate intellectual strength: “Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly…” (Colossians 3:16). Fill your thoughts and understanding with God’s Word so that wisdom flows naturally in your life.

Also, prepare “skillful hands” to carry the gospel to the ends of the earth. Develop your abilities, talents, and practical skills. God’s time will come, and He will use what you have prepared for His glory.

Samuel subdued the Philistines at Mizpah (1 Samuel 7:1–15). David made the name of the Lord known throughout the world by defeating Goliath (1 Samuel 17:1–47). He also prepared everything necessary for the construction of the temple, where the ark of the covenant would dwell (1 Chronicles 29:10–14). These were not random achievements, but the fulfillment of God’s vision through their lives.

When we possess this vision in advance, we will recognize one of the most important missions in life—passing this vision on to the next generation. From the day Hannah dedicated Samuel to the Lord, he began to hear God’s voice (1 Samuel 3:19).

From the day Samuel passed his God-given vision on to David—the restoration of the ark and the preparation for the temple—David’s life was never the same (1 Samuel 16:13). A single transmission of God’s vision can change the course of a life.

When we pass God’s vision on to the next generation, His mighty works—beyond our understanding—will take place among us. The kingdom of darkness will be broken, and Satan will be crushed under our feet (Romans 16:20).

God’s plan for this age is absolute. Will you make His vision your own? Will you respond to His urgent call for the restoration of the gospel and His church throughout the world?

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Prayer. Father, open my eyes to see the world as You see it. Here I am, laying down my own thoughts and ways, and choosing to embrace Your vision as my own. Fill me with power from above, that I may stand against the kingdom of darkness here and now. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Genesis 37:1-11.  Jacob lived in the land where his father had stayed, the land of Canaan. ² This is the account of Jacob’s family line.

Joseph, a young man of seventeen, was tending the flocks with his brothers, the sons of Bilhah and the sons of Zilpah, his father’s wives, and he brought their father a bad report about them.

³ Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born to him in his old age; and he made an ornate^[a] robe for him. ⁴ When his brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him.

⁵ Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more. ⁶ He said to them, “Listen to this dream I had: ⁷ We were binding sheaves of grain out in the field when suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright, while your sheaves gathered around mine and bowed down to it.”

⁸ His brothers said to him, “Do you intend to reign over us? Will you actually rule us?” And they hated him all the more because of his dream and what he had said.

⁹ Then he had another dream, and he told it to his brothers. “Listen,” he said, “I had another dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.”

¹⁰ When he told his father as well as his brothers, his father rebuked him and said, “What is this dream you had? Will your mother and I and your brothers actually come and bow down to the ground before you?” ¹¹ His brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept the matter in mind.

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God’s most precious covenant given to us is the covenant of Christ. The people of the covenant—the remnants in the Bible—came to understand the reason for their nation’s slavery, captivity, and occupation, and they saw this covenant in advance (Hebrews 11:1–40). By faith, they did not merely react to circumstances; they interpreted history through God’s promise and held onto what was unseen as more certain than what was visible.

Therefore, we too must learn to see in advance the reasons behind the present state of the world and its future. We must discern why so many churches today are closing their doors at an alarming rate and why the gap between the Word and reality seems to widen. Only then can we interpret everything through the lens of God’s absolute sovereignty, rather than being shaken by temporary conditions. This alone becomes the true path to saving the world.

Amid severe family conflict, Joseph held firmly to God’s absolute covenant (Genesis 37:1–11). Though betrayed and misunderstood, he did not lose hold of God’s promise. His father Jacob also treasured this in his heart, continually praying for God’s covenant to be fulfilled in his son’s life, showing us the importance of spiritual support and intercession.

When Israel was in complete ruin under Egyptian slavery, Moses grasped in advance the covenant of the blood through his mother (Exodus 3:1–10). Even before standing before Pharaoh, the covenant had already taken root within him. Through that covenant, the Exodus—the greatest act of deliverance in the Old Testament—unfolded according to God’s plan.

In the wilderness, through his father-in-law Jethro, Moses came to understand a crucial principle for governing the people of Israel (Exodus 18:1–21). This shows that God not only gives spiritual promises but also provides practical wisdom needed to carry out His work.

Rahab, though a prostitute in Jericho, recognized God’s hand at work and saw in advance His plan of salvation for the world (Joshua 2:1–16). Her faith went beyond her circumstances and background, and she aligned herself with God’s covenant. All of these individuals held to God’s covenant ahead of time, and their lives became part of its fulfillment.

When you stand upon the firm foundation of God’s covenant, you will be victorious in every circumstance—even when no one stands with you. You will not be defined by success or failure, gain or loss. Instead, everything in your life will become part of God’s covenant journey, because He Himself will guide you step by step with perfect faithfulness.

Every event and every place in Joseph’s life became the stage of God’s covenant: his family (Genesis 37:1–11), slavery (Genesis 39:1–6), prison (Genesis 40:1–22), and the palace (Genesis 41:1–38). Because of this, Joseph was neither discouraged in hardship nor proud in success. He maintained spiritual balance, seeing in advance the fulfillment of God’s greater plan not only for himself but for many nations.

God desires to work in the same way in your life. To accomplish this, He will open your eyes to the mystery of prayer, allowing you to communicate with Him beyond circumstances. He will reveal His power in your work so that what you do becomes a channel of His strength. And through your life, He will bring life and restoration to others who are lost and searching.

When you begin to recognize what God has already given you and what He intends to accomplish through you, you will see that the message you receive from His Word is not theoretical—it is actively being fulfilled in your life. This realization strengthens your faith and gives you confidence to continue.

Moses witnessed the fulfillment of the message of the coming Messiah that he had first heard from his mother. In the wilderness, he recorded God’s complete answer for the world in the Book of Genesis, revealing the origins of creation, humanity, and God’s redemptive plan.

In the Book of Exodus, he reveals the only way to be freed from the power of darkness—the blood of the Passover Lamb. The mystery of the coming Messiah is also woven throughout this book in the manna, the ark of the covenant, and the Tabernacle, each pointing to God’s provision and presence.

Furthermore, in the Book of Leviticus, Moses explains the blessing and order of true worship, and in the Book of Numbers, he highlights the importance of raising disciples who will carry out God’s mission for world evangelization despite challenges and failures along the way.

In the Book of Deuteronomy, he emphasizes the crucial mission of leaders and parents: to imprint the covenant in the hearts of the next generation, to help it take deep root in the Word, and to raise leaders with a gospel-centered nature. This generational transmission of faith is what enabled the people of the covenant to overcome Egypt and ultimately conquer Canaan.

You are a child of God, set apart with a clear purpose—to participate in His plan to save the world. Do not fill your heart and mind with the fleeting things of the world that only bring confusion and emptiness. Instead, fill them with the living Word of God, which carries the power to transform not only your life but the world around you.

Take time to discover the “you” that God has uniquely created. Reflect on and uncover what He has already placed within you—your calling, your gifts, and your field. No matter where you are now, you can begin again by holding firmly to God’s absolute covenant.

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Prayer. Father, I thank You for the absolute covenant You have given me. Open my eyes to see in advance what You have prepared for me to save the world. Help me to hold firmly to Your Word in every situation and to walk step by step in Your guidance. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Isaiah 40:27-31. Why do you complain, Jacob?
    Why do you say, Israel,
“My way is hidden from the Lord;
    my cause is disregarded by my God”?
²⁸ Do you not know?
    Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God,
    the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
    and his understanding no one can fathom.
²⁹ He gives strength to the weary
    and increases the power of the weak.
³⁰ Even youths grow tired and weary,
    and young men stumble and fall;
³¹ but those who hope in the Lord
    will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
    they will run and not grow weary,
    they will walk and not be faint.

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Do you often sense a wide gap between your church and the world, the Word and reality, and even between the pulpit message and your own life? At times, it may feel as though the truth you hear on Sunday seems distant from the challenges you face during the week. Do you feel discouraged when you cannot seem to close that gap, even though you sincerely desire to live according to the Word?

Take heart. There is no limit to the power of your Father. He made the earth, formed it, and established it. The God who created the universe is fully able to work in your life as well. He can turn your shortcomings into a masterpiece and transform your weaknesses into testimonies of His grace. His power is greater than any barrier, habit, or circumstance that may stand in your way.

Everything created by man has its limits. Human knowledge and achievement, no matter how impressive, cannot explain or control everything. Scripture reminds us, “He spreads out the northern skies over empty space; he suspends the earth over nothing” (Job 26:7). The universe itself stands as a testimony to the greatness and mystery of God’s power.

Human beings cannot even overcome the power of nature. When storms arise or disasters occur, we are reminded of how fragile human strength truly is (Acts 27:13–20). Yet many people still fail to acknowledge the Creator of the universe and dismiss His Word (Acts 17:9–10). Instead, they rely primarily on human wisdom, experience, and reasoning (Acts 27:11), choosing what appears to offer immediate success, safety, or comfort (Acts 27:12–13).

Of course, science and technology are valuable gifts that should be used for the good of humanity. They improve our lives and help us care for the world God has created. But we must also recognize their limitations. Science cannot ultimately solve the deepest problems of humanity, because those problems are not merely physical or social—they are spiritual. The brokenness of the human heart cannot be healed by technology alone.

Even our own experiences are not always reliable guides. Consider Thomas, one of Jesus’ disciples. Before he encountered the risen Lord, he insisted, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe” (John 20:25). He trusted only what he could personally verify.

But when Jesus appeared to him, everything changed. Jesus said, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe” (John 20:27). Then Jesus added a profound truth: “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29). Faith does not reject reason, but it goes beyond what our senses alone can grasp.

Our God is not against science—He transcends it. Science explores the laws of creation, but God is the One who established those laws. Faith allows us to recognize the Creator behind the creation.

Consider also Nicodemus, who came to Jesus in the middle of the night. Nicodemus was a highly respected religious teacher. His understanding of God was shaped by years of study, tradition, and religious practice. Yet when Jesus spoke about spiritual rebirth, Nicodemus struggled to understand. He asked, “How can someone be born when they are old? Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!” (John 3:4).

Despite his lifetime of religious learning, Nicodemus had missed the most essential truth about his destiny. Jesus told him plainly, “You must be born again” (John 3:7). This statement challenged everything Nicodemus thought he knew. It showed that spiritual life is not achieved by knowledge, status, or effort, but by the transforming work of God.

This is something we must remember whenever we receive the Word of God. Our thoughts, opinions, knowledge, and experiences can sometimes become barriers. If we are not careful, we may filter God’s Word through our own assumptions instead of allowing the Word itself to shape our hearts. We must remain humble and open, allowing the Word to enter deeply into our minds and spirits.

The power of God’s Word is limitless. Nothing can restrain it or silence it. The apostle Paul wrote, “Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained” (2 Timothy 2:8–9). Even when Paul himself was imprisoned, the message of the gospel continued to spread. No human restriction can stop the work of God’s Word.

The Word of God also has the power to change the most difficult part of us—our hearts. Human effort alone cannot transform the inner nature of a person. That is why David prayed with deep humility, “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me” (Psalm 51:10). David understood that only God could renew the heart from within.

So stop struggling endlessly with your stubborn heart as though you must change it by your own strength. Instead, bring it before God. Ask Him to give you a new heart through the power of His Word and Spirit.

Remember the promise given to believers: you “have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator” (Colossians 3:10). This renewal is an ongoing process. As you grow in your understanding of your Father—the One who created and redeemed you—you are gradually being transformed to reflect His character more and more each day.

Therefore, do not be discouraged by your weaknesses or sinful nature. God already knows them completely. Nothing about you surprises Him.

In fact, God demonstrated His love in the most powerful way possible: “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). He did not wait until we were perfect. He met us in our brokenness and provided salvation through His Son.

Because of this, we can confidently embrace God’s limitless power—the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. That resurrection power is still at work today in the lives of those who trust Him. Truly, nothing is impossible with our God.

So do not lose the joy of your salvation (Isaiah 40:27). Even when circumstances seem discouraging, remember that God has not forgotten you. Keep your eyes fixed on your Father, from whom all strength flows (Isaiah 40:28–29). When you feel weary or weak, His power can renew you.

Those who rely on their own strength will eventually grow tired, but those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. As Scripture promises, they “will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah 40:30–31).

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Prayer. Father, thank You for allowing me to live in Your limitless power. When I feel discouraged or weak, remind me that Your strength is greater than my limitations. Let nothing hinder me from experiencing Your power working in my life. Help me trust Your Word more deeply each day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Jeremiah 33:1-3. While Jeremiah was still confined in the courtyard of the guard, the word of the Lord came to him a second time: ² “This is what the Lord says, he who made the earth, the Lord who formed it and established it—the Lord is his name: ³ ‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’

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Prayer. Father, I thank You for the Word that saves, revives, and strengthens me. Open my eyes to see the mysteries of Your truth and help me experience the power of Your Word every hour of the day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Jeremiah 33:1-3. While Jeremiah was still confined in the courtyard of the guard, the word of the Lord came to him a second time: ² “This is what the Lord says, he who made the earth, the Lord who formed it and established it—the Lord is his name: ³ ‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’

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Prayer. Father, I thank You for filling me with the exact strength I need for today. I choose to enjoy Your presence all day long and to find my refuge in You. Open my eyes to see the gap where You want me to stand and empower me by Your Spirit to be Your witness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

2026.04.04 Business Missions
The 237 Nations and the Bartizan of God’s Kingdom That Fulfills the Eternal Answers of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd RUTC (14)
– Bartizan of the 3-day Weekend Age 60 –
「What the Business Church Officers of the Early Church Possessed」
(Ac 1:14)

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For this Core [message], you must pray focusing on Japan. What did the church officers and industrialists of the Early Church possess?

「What the Early Church Officers and Industrialists Possessed」 [We] must absolutely find this. For decades, [we] have performed evangelism, and [we] move from this country to that country. Well, occasionally looking at Japan, after a few years pass, there are no people. So when I asked sneakily, there were many cases like falling into trials (si-heom). I said, there are things to fall into trials every day, so must you be like that every day? It is necessary to take a look at the church officers of the Early Church.

▣ Introduction

1. The Early Church
1) Acts 1:14: This is the start for the Early Church officers. Completely regardless of death, they participated in the Gospel movement. Even though it was prohibited by law, they went regardless. At that time, a terrifying law was made so that people who believed in Jesus were taken away and those who preached were executed. What would you do? People quit even if they fall into a trial over a small human relationship in the church, but at this level, they would completely run away in advance. These people changed the age.
2) 2:1-18: God permitted the greatest answers to these people. Up to this point, it is the greatest answer.
3) Acts 2:43-45: And what did they do? These people were more than that. They received grace so that the church budget increased to the point of overflowing.
4) 4:32-37: In 4:32-37, a person named Barnabas gave away all his possessions.
5) Acts 7:1-60: A church officer like Stephen was martyred.
6) 8:4-8: Not only that, a deacon like Philip went even to Samaria—where one was absolutely not supposed to go—and preached the Gospel. At this time, Jews were not allowed to go. They did not go to Samaria. He went there and preached the Gospel.
7) Acts 11:19: After Stephen died, a great tribulation arose, but at this time, without running away, the scattered ones gathered. This became the start that changed the age. Therefore, a crisis is the greatest opportunity.

2. The Period (Timing)
Why was that? [We] must look at this current period well. It’s not that these people looked at the period well. If the covenant truly exists, it is bound to align with the period.
1) AD 70: No one knows. Only Christ knew and prepared them, but in AD 70, Israel is ruined.
2) AD 79: Pompeii, which becomes the symbol of the greatest leisure/playing, explodes.
3) AD 313: In AD 313, Christianity is declared the state religion, and after that, war breaks out in Rome. It is that period.
If so, these people (Intro 1) were very blessed people. It’s not just the level of having devoted themselves; they were truly blessed people.

3. The Important Thing
They were people who saw the important things.
1) That Time Schedule: It is not “a” time schedule. It is that time schedule.
2) That Work: They didn’t just work. It is that work. “That work” and [everything else] are completely different stories. Right? Originally Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” but originally in English or the text, it is not written that way; it is “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” Roads are everywhere. Isn’t a road something that is anywhere? But it is not that.
3) That Person: That person. The fact that that person was used for that work at that time schedule is a miracle. Our young Remnants are here together, and this is a miracle. What entered at this time never leaves. It becomes an eternal bartizan.

▣ Main Body _ The Start
It was the start for the Early Church officers. Three things were absent.

1. Reason
First. There is no reason. Why? Because they know the reason.

2. Problem
Nothing became a problem for the Early Church officers. Because they know the problem.

3. Worry – Prayer
The Early Church officers had no worry. Why? Because they know prayer. Because they are within this.

Therefore, for our church officers and industrialists, it’s not just the level of “you must receive blessings,” but you must receive them overflowingly to save the church and save the posterity.

1 – 1) 1:1, 3, 8 Confirming the Mission: Why is there no reason? They confirmed the mission on Mount Olivet. We should not hold the mission roughly. It must be confirmed. You must confirm the mission by talking with the servants of the Lord and talking with the ministers in charge.
2) 1:11 Assurance of the Mission: At this time, the angels of the Lord told them. This Christ whom you saw will come back exactly as you see Him. They made the time schedule known. Continue what you just did. He will come back exactly. Calling that interval, it is called the last days. So it wasn’t just confirming the mission. They were assured. Right. It must be this way. A mission is neither existing nor non-existing. Do the elders not do [work] because they don’t want to? The mission is not certain.
3) 1:14 Fixing the Mission: Today, as they gather here, the mission was fixed. Therefore, [they say] they are not afraid. It means they were prepared to die. But did they die? They evangelized the world.

2 – 1) Three Feasts (Every day): These people had no problem. Because they enjoyed the Three Feasts every day. The Jews enjoy them once a year. That is not God’s will. They enjoyed them every day. So there is nothing to become a problem.
(2:1-47): Isn’t it already this? Right?
2) Future: Already while praying, they know all the answers regarding the future. He said He would continue to make known visions, dreams, and prophecies.
3) Worship (2:9-11): For a person who enjoys every day, the answer comes out from here. At that time, who is seen most brightly? The multi-ethnic people who are in between. This, I mean, the multi-ethnic people God surely sent are met exactly. If we do something like volunteer activities, we would only be attached to multi-ethnic people who need help. Wouldn’t it be so? If we have a certain mission, He will attach a certain disciple, right? He attaches a certain person. Among these, the visitors from Rome became a complete answer.

3 – 1) 2:1-4 (New Wine): [We] must confirm the Bible once more. To what extent did the power come? It said they were drunk on new wine. To the point where someone seeing [them thought], “Oh, that person is drunk on new wine.” What does that mean? Long ago, there was a man right below my house who was a quiet man. He had a good impression and was a quiet man. Only when he drank, he would fight. As soon as alcohol entered, he fought. It was obvious to the whole neighborhood. He is a completely different person. When he sobers up, he is another person again. So when other people saw them, these people gathered in Mark’s Upper Room were completely different people. They became completely changed. How much are they changed? When you go home, the dog should bark at you. Thinking a different human has come.
2) 2:17-18 (Answer): You do not need to worry. This is most important. This is the answer among answers. It doesn’t have to come yet.
3) 2:42-47 (Fulfillment): In this gathered place, isn’t verse 42 worship? Right? From here, the words began to be fulfilled. Offering is also included here. The offering you give to the church is truly the economy of light. But you must give the offering knowing [this]. This is the economy of light. You don’t do it according to your mood, but you must do it with real content.

▣ Conclusion

1. Today
Having done that, at any time, because our church officers and industrialists are important, you must seize Today. Today. I mean, does it make sense to come to worship on Sunday and not be able to seize Today?

2. Worship
Especially, you must seize worship.

3. Future
And then, you seize the future firmly.

Because such children will do important work, I’m saying leave all the records. Later, returning glory before God—how important is that. Only then does God also bless. Could you give offerings without knowing how much of a blessing it is to give offerings in the church? Every time I give an offering, it comes to mind. If possible, I want to give a lot. Looking at it, because those people gave offerings, they built a church in our neighborhood where there was nothing. That [leads to] us now changing our lives. By whose devotion? Missionaries saved our country when it was almost dying. If those people had not come, what would have happened? Then if we do not give such offerings, how can we save people with material things?

Our church officers and industrialists only need to hold the covenant firmly.

Prayer. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, King of kings, the infinite and eternal love of God, and the eternal working of the Holy Spirit be with all industrialists who have the Gospel, especially with the church officers, from now until forevermore. Amen.

Psalm 28:7-8.

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Prayer. Father, I thank You for the continuous supply of Your strength. Because of Your power, I can do all things in Christ Jesus. I desire to live a life of the gospel, by the gospel, and for the gospel. Fill me afresh with Your Spirit, guide me in obedience, and let Your power flow through me to bless others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Luke 6:46-49.  “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? ⁴⁷ As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. ⁴⁸ They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. ⁴⁹ But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete.”

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Prayer. Father, help me to know You more and to understand the depth of Your love. Fill me with Your Spirit and Your power so that I may follow You faithfully, carrying the gospel to the ends of the earth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

James 5:16-18.  Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. ¹⁷ Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. ¹⁸ Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops.

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The everyday Christian life is not a burden to carry but a gift to enjoy—enjoying God Himself and all that He has freely given to us through salvation. This salvation is perfect, complete, and lacking nothing. Within it are forgiveness, righteousness, life, authority, and eternal hope. To enjoy God and the fullness of this salvation is what the Bible calls prayer.

Prayer is not merely asking for things; it is returning to our Father and seeking His kingdom and righteousness. When we feel lost, prayer brings us back into His presence. When we feel empty or lacking, prayer reminds us of the spiritual blessings we already possess in Christ. When we feel weak and powerless, prayer reconnects us to the strength to overcome the ruler of the kingdom of the air.

Through prayer, our hearts begin to align with our Father’s heart. We start to see the world as He sees it. Prayer opens our spiritual eyes to the direction of the Holy Spirit and illuminates the path He is leading us on. What once seemed unclear becomes certain, and what once felt impossible becomes attainable in Him.

Prayer changes everything because it connects us to the throne of God and releases the power of the Triune God into our lives. It transcends circumstances, limitations, and human ability. This is why Scripture declares, “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective” (James 5:16).

But who is righteous? Not those who strive to be good, but those who are in Christ. As it is written, “This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe” (Romans 3:22). If you believe that Jesus is the Christ, then you are righteous before God. Therefore, when you pray, you can be confident that God hears you and answers. He does not remain silent on your behalf (Isaiah 62:1). That is why God calls us to a life filled with prayer:

“I have posted watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night… give yourselves no rest, and give Him no rest till He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth” (Isaiah 62:6–7).

Prayer is a continual relationship—an ongoing conversation with God. As we continue to pray, we hold onto the promise that “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6). Our confidence in prayer is rooted in God’s faithfulness, not our effort.

Often, God places prayer topics in our hearts because He is preparing to act. As seen in Ezekiel 36:37–38, God invites His people to ask for what He has already purposed to do. Prayer, then, is participating in God’s plan. It is aligning ourselves with His will and joining Him in His work.

This is why it is essential, when we pray, to hold firmly to the covenant of the blood of Jesus Christ, restore true worship in our lives, and seek God’s glory to be revealed throughout the world.

Prayer is a spiritual science. When you pray, the Holy Spirit actively works within you (Luke 11:13). The forces of darkness are restrained (Matthew 12:28–29). God’s angels are mobilized to carry out His purposes (Hebrews 1:14; Revelation 8:3–5; Daniel 10:10–20). Prayer is powerful and effective in the unseen realm, and its results manifest in the visible world.

God has also given you authority: “to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy” (Luke 10:19). This authority must be exercised through prayer. Do not approach prayer based on your own standards, emotions, or limitations. Prayer is grounded in God’s power and His promises. There is no door that God cannot open.

Consider the early church in Acts 12. Under severe persecution from King Herod, the believers gathered and prayed earnestly. In response, God sent an angel to free Peter from prison (Acts 12:1–17). Not only did God deliver Peter, but He also demonstrated His sovereignty over Herod himself (Acts 12:21–23). And through it all, “the word of God continued to spread and flourish” (Acts 12:24). This is the outcome of prayer aligned with God’s will.

Since you have been given everything in Christ, begin to pray accordingly. Let your prayers reflect your identity as a child of God. Like Paul, continually lift up the church in prayer: “God… is my witness how constantly I remember you” (Romans 1:9).

Pray also for your fellow workers in Christ, that they may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will and live lives that bear fruit (Colossians 1:9–10). And above all, pray for the world—for the lost, the broken, and the spiritually abandoned. Jesus saw the crowds and had compassion on them, saying, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few” (Matthew 9:36–38). Prayer is the starting point of raising workers and advancing God’s kingdom.

If you are feeling weak, weary, or discouraged, turn to the Lord in prayer. As you hope in Him, He renews your strength. You will rise above your circumstances, run without growing weary, and walk without fainting (Isaiah 40:31). This is the promise given to those who wait upon the Lord.

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Prayer. Father, thank You for the gift of prayer and the blessing of salvation that You have freely given to me. Thank You for Your strength that sustains me each day and leads me on my covenant journey. Help me to enjoy You daily, to rely on Your power, and to experience the true authority and peace that come through prayer. Let my life become a testimony of Your work as I walk with You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

2 Timothy 3:14-17. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, ¹⁵ and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. ¹⁶ All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, ¹⁷ so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

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Since the beginning of time, without exception, the Word of God has come to His people in moments of crisis and need. In their darkest hours, God did not remain silent; He spoke. And whenever His people believed that Word, He confirmed it with power—bringing healing, restoration, and new life.

Throughout Scripture, we see this pattern repeated. The Word of God came to Abraham (Genesis 12:1–3), calling him out of the land of idols into a covenant. It came to Moses (Exodus 3:1–22) in the wilderness, commissioning him to deliver a nation through the blood of the Passover Lamb. Joshua (Joshua 1:1–9) received the Word as he faced the burden of leadership.

Jeremiah (Jeremiah 33:1–3) heard God’s promise while imprisoned. King Hezekiah (2 Kings 19:20–34) received assurance in the face of a national crisis. Paul was strengthened by God’s Word in the midst of a life-threatening storm (Acts 27:24). In every case, God answered impossible situations by giving His Word.

This same God continues to work through His Word today. His Word is not confined to the past; it is living and active in the present. Therefore, we are not merely to read it—we are called to believe it, hold onto it, and personally experience its power and fulfillment in our lives.

While reading all sixty-six books of the Bible is valuable, what is most essential is understanding the central message God desires to communicate. That message is clear: salvation through faith in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 3:15). The Scriptures were written with this singular purpose:

“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name” (John 20:31).

From beginning to end, the Bible points to Jesus Christ. Every promise, prophecy, and fulfillment converges on Him. That is why true life and power come when we receive and believe the Word concerning Christ. The only faith that ultimately counts is faith in the gospel—that Jesus is the Christ. As it is written:

“Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ” (Romans 10:17).

The heroes of faith in Hebrews 11 were not strong in themselves; they were strengthened by holding onto God’s promises. They lived by the power from above, and as Scripture declares, “the world was not worthy of them” (Hebrews 11:38).

God has given us His Word, which is “alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword.” It penetrates deeply—dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow—and discerns the thoughts and intentions of the heart (Hebrews 4:12). Unlike human wisdom, which fades with time, the Word of God is eternal: “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever” (Isaiah 40:8).

Moreover, the Word of God is completely reliable. It has been fulfilled throughout history and will continue to be fulfilled until the very end. As Jesus Himself declared:

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished” (Matthew 5:17–18).

Because of this, great blessings belong to those who read, hear, and keep the Word of God (Revelation 1:3). All of God’s blessings are contained within His Word.

In a crooked and perverse generation, the Word also serves as our ultimate guide. Everything written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance and encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope (Romans 15:4). The events of history recorded in the Bible stand as examples for us—both warnings and lessons. The judgment of Sodom and Gomorrah (2 Peter 2:6) reminds us of the consequences of ungodliness, while other examples urge us not to set our hearts on the things of this world (1 Corinthians 10:6–11).

Therefore, restore the joy of hearing the Word (Psalm 119:47). Learn to love the Word by meditating on it day and night (Psalm 119:97). Hold onto the Word that comes to you through God’s servants in your local church. Reflect on the Word given to you each day.

This kind of meditation becomes the deepest form of prayer. As you hold onto His Word, God’s healing, strength, and guidance will flow into every part of your life.

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Prayer. Father, I thank You for Your Word, the true source of my strength and life. By the power of Your Word, bring healing to my spirit, soul, heart, mind, and body. Through the wisdom of Your Word, direct my life according to Your perfect will. Help me to believe, hold onto, and live by Your Word each day.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.