Category: Today’s Word

Galatians 2:20. I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

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How do you experience God? The first step is to meet Him through His Son: “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12). Receiving and believing in Jesus as the Christ marks the end of all your problems.

As the True Priest, Jesus broke the curse of your past: “As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins” (Ephesians 2:1). You have been completely set free. You no longer need to live trapped in the old frame of your past.

The moment Jesus becomes your True Prophet, you are made a child of God. You no longer have to follow the ways of this world (Ephesians 2:2). When you enthrone Jesus as King over your life, the devil can no longer touch you (Ephesians 2:2). You no longer need to live in fear (Ephesians 2:3). The problems of the present will no longer rule over you.

Not only that, but when you leave this earthly home, God will take you to your eternal one: “And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 2:6).

This is what happens when you meet God through Christ. Salvation is the complete solution for your past, present, and future. To those who believe that Jesus is the Christ, God has given the Holy Spirit so that you may experience Him. He has made you His temple—the most secure place in the universe.

When you rely on the Spirit of Jesus and pray in His name, God works powerfully in your life. This is the difference between religion and the gospel. The moment you believe, the Holy Spirit begins His work in you, regardless of your circumstances or shortcomings. He helps you understand the gospel.

What about your sinful nature? Rest assured, the Holy Spirit is powerfully at work in you (Galatians 5:16–18). By the power of the Holy Spirit, you are renewed daily, becoming more like Jesus. It is not your effort; the Spirit Himself will accomplish it.

So be patient—you are still under construction: “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6). God will mold you into a person who lives by the gospel of His grace.

Lay down your own thoughts and ways. Cast off selfish motives. Abandon legalism. These only bring confusion, discouragement, and do not glorify God. As Paul confessed in today’s Word, recognize that you no longer live, but Christ lives in you. Live by faith in Jesus—the One who loved you and gave Himself for you.

Make Jesus the Master of your life. Only then will you experience true answers to prayer. Stop worrying. Entrust everything to the Holy Spirit, the Counselor (John 14:16–17). Seek His wisdom, guidance, peace, and protection.

Most of all, ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand the Word (John 14:26–27). His work is real, and you will see the Word fulfilled in your life. The Sprit of God will tell you what is yet to come (John 16:13).

The most powerful way to experience God is to live as Christ’s witness: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8).

The Holy Spirit will give you power, assurance, and evidence so that you can stand firm before the world. You will not fear persecution; rather, you will change the world.

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Prayer. Father, I thank You for the blessing of being with You. Experiencing You is the greatest desire of my life. I pray that Your presence would be evident in everything I say and do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Hebrews 11:6. And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

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Why do so many believers suffer from discouragement? It is because they merely attend church without truly believing. They cling to religion instead of the gospel. They hold on to legalism rather than experience the grace of God. Jesus warned about this:

“When an impure spirit comes out of a person, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ When it arrives, it finds the house unoccupied, swept clean, and put in order. Then it goes and takes with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there. And the final condition of that person is worse than the first. That is how it will be with this wicked generation” (Matthew 12:43–45).

When a person’s heart is not filled with Jesus as Lord and Savior, and instead tries to clean and organize life through religious efforts, the result is worse than before. Religious life without Christ invites even deeper despair. This is why believing in Jesus is more urgent than attending church. Yet even believing in Jesus is not enough; one must believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God (Matthew 16:13–20).

Jesus solved the three fundamental problems of mankind. As the True King, He destroyed the work of the devil (1 John 3:8). As the True Priest, He broke the curse of sin once and for all (Mark 10:45). As the True Prophet, He opened a new and living way to God (John 14:6).

When a person believes and receives Jesus as the Christ, the Holy Spirit comes to dwell within. The root of all problems is broken, leaving no room for discouragement to remain. The Spirit of God living in you ensures that nothing can destroy you (1 Corinthians 3:16). He will never leave you. He leads your life and grants you His peace (John 14:26–27).

The Holy Spirit will guide you into all truth and tell you what is yet to come (John 16:13), fill you with power from above (Acts 1:8), and move in power through you and in you, answering your prayers (John 14:14). You have been given authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy (Luke 10:19). God even commands His angels to minister to you, the heirs of salvation (Hebrews 1:14).

You are a citizen of heaven, with full rights to live as one (Philippians 3:20). With everything you have and everything you do, you are called to testify to the gospel of Christ to all nations. And the Lord is with you always, to the very end of the age (Matthew 28:16–20).

Those who do not know the blessing of salvation cannot understand the meaning of true worship. They cannot taste the grace and blessing that flows through genuine worship. Trapped in religion, they strive to empty themselves, to clean up their lifestyle, to order their lives by human effort — unaware that without Christ, it is not the Holy Spirit at work, but the evil one. God’s heart longs for us to cast off the old clothes of religion and be clothed anew in Christ.

Discouragement is inevitable when one does not experience God (Hebrews 11:6). It signals either that a person has not received the Spirit of God or, if they have, that they are not following His guidance. The greatest obstacle to the leading of the Spirit is our own thoughts and stubbornness. Only by being filled with the Spirit can we overcome our self-centered thinking.

Without receiving and believing in Jesus as the Christ and being filled with the Holy Spirit, no one can experience the living God. The way to be filled with the Holy Spirit is to hold firmly to the covenant and devote oneself to prayer (Acts 1:14).

Many remain trapped in despair and discouragement because they cannot escape the power of sin (Romans 3:23). But God, through Christ, has made a permanent change to your destiny. You are no longer a child of the devil but a child adopted into God’s family. The Spirit you have received assures you that you are a child of God (Romans 8:15–16).

When you feel discouraged by your own weaknesses, remember: God has changed your very state — from being a slave to sin to becoming a servant of righteousness. In the past, sin ruled your life. But now, you have been set free from sin and have become a servant of God, leading to holiness and eternal life (Romans 6:17–18, 22).

If you are still living in discouragement, still trapped in despair, remember: God did not call you to live in defeat. You are a child of the King. He watches over you with eyes like blazing fire. He is leading you to the ends of the earth to bear witness to His gospel. When the gospel is proclaimed to the whole world, Jesus will return as He promised. So lift your eyes above your current circumstances and approach the throne of grace with boldness.

Fix your eyes on Jesus — the One who loved you and gave Himself for you — so that you will not grow weary or lose heart.

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Prayer. Father, thank You for setting me free from despair and discouragement. Help me to fix my eyes on Christ, so that I may not grow weary or discouraged. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Philippians 1:20-26. I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. ²¹ For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. ²² If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! ²³ I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; ²⁴ but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. ²⁵ Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, ²⁶ so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account of me.

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Without understanding the gospel, one cannot live a life of mission. Without knowledge of the spiritual world, people cannot accomplish anything of true meaning. Instead of pursuing God’s plans, they are driven by instinct and ambition, becoming trapped and  enslaved by them.

Remember: when the Israelites lost hold of the blood covenant, they spent over 400 years in slavery under Egypt. Through Moses, God reminded His people of the long-forgotten blood covenant through the observance of the Passover.

When the Israelites believed in God’s covenant, they were finally set free from the hand of Satan, symbolized by Pharaoh; they were spared from disasters and calamities, symbolized by the ten plagues; and they were saved from the background of hell, symbolized by their bondage in Egypt.

Throughout history, God also used powerful nations like the Philistines, Assyria, Babylon, and Rome to warn His people of the dangers of idolatry and to restore His covenant with them. When they finally realized God’s plan—to send His Son as the Christ to save the world—they were freed from captivity and oppression. Until they embraced their God-ordained mission, they wandered, suffered, and lost their identity as His chosen people.

What is your God-ordained mission in life? Jesus has given each one of us the mission of evangelism and world missions:

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18–20).

God does not want us to forget the mission He has entrusted to us, as the Israelites did. Our one and only task in life is to save lives through the power of the gospel and to proclaim the uniqueness of Christ.

To this end, God will never let us be put to shame but will make us bold for Christ. Whether we live or die, our lives will bring honor to Him. The Holy Spirit will enable us to bear abundant fruit in Christ. Like Paul, we will help others grow and experience the joy of faith.

When we live a life anchored in this mission, God promises to bring everything else to us: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33).

When all we are and all we have—our families, work, studies, health, hopes, and dreams—are aligned with God’s plan of salvation, we will experience the abundant life Jesus promised:
“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10).

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Prayer. Father, I thank You for the mission You have entrusted to me—the restoration of the one true gospel, proclaiming that Jesus is the Christ in this generation and beyond. Fill me with Your strength, that I may faithfully carry out this mission and bring glory to Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Romans 1:16-17. For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. ¹⁷ For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”

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For those who belong to God, nothing happens by accident. Every circumstance—whether favorable or difficult, joyful or sorrowful—is under the sovereign rule of our Heavenly Father. Even what seems like failure or hardship is not meaningless. In Christ, all things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28).

Because of this truth, we do not live by what we see, feel, or understand in the moment. We live by faith in the One who holds all things in His hands. Our trust is not in appearances, emotions, or human plans, but in the unchanging promises of God. This is why the people of God are not shaken by circumstances. They are anchored in a greater reality—the righteousness of God revealed in the gospel of Jesus Christ (Romans 1:17).

God did not call us merely to survive in this world. He called us to save. We have received the gospel not only for our own salvation, but so that others might come to know Christ through us. This gospel is not simply a message of morality or religion; it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes (Romans 1:16). It carries within it the authority to give life, heal, and restore.

Wherever the gospel is truly enjoyed and proclaimed, lives are changed, families are healed, and nations are transformed. The righteousness of God—His justice, mercy, and faithfulness—is revealed through the life of every believer who lives by faith.

The first field of mission is your own family. As you daily enjoy and meditate on the gospel, the Spirit of God will begin to open your eyes. You will start to see the real spiritual condition of your family—not through frustration or resentment, but through the eyes of Christ’s love and compassion. What once appeared to be merely conflict or dysfunction will be seen as a spiritual battle, in need of healing through the gospel.

The restoration of your family begins when you take deliberate steps to bless each member—not by trying to control or fix them, but by yielding, praying, and serving with the heart of Christ. As you speak life instead of criticism, show grace instead of anger, and pray instead of argue, the atmosphere will begin to shift. God will use you as His instrument of healing and reconciliation.

We are also called to love and restore the Body of Christ. Sadly, in today’s world, many have been hurt by the church. Some have left, discouraged and scarred by hypocrisy, division, or legalism. But the church is still God’s chosen vessel for revealing His glory to the world. Despite its brokenness, Christ loves the church and gave Himself up for her to make her holy (Ephesians 5:25–27). He declared that the gates of hell would not prevail against His church (Matthew 16:18).

The true church is not defined by buildings or programs, but by people who put Christ first. When Jesus is exalted above personalities, agendas, and preferences, the church becomes a place of healing, truth, and power. God is calling us to be part of this restoration—not as critics from the sidelines, but as faithful workers who love, intercede, and build up the church in humility and grace.

Faith is not just a feeling or a concept—it is a choice. In every decision you face, you must choose between faith and unbelief. Will you trust God’s promises, or be ruled by fear and doubt? Faith honors God, and God honors faith. When you choose to believe in His Word even when nothing seems to change, you are declaring that He is greater than your circumstances. Your life becomes a testimony of His faithfulness. Let your life be a source of joy and encouragement to your church, your leaders, and the next generation. Become a living model of what it means to trust in the gospel, to walk in prayer, and to share Christ boldly and joyfully.

God has given each of us unique roles and responsibilities. You have been entrusted with a portion of His kingdom. Your workplace, your classroom, your neighborhood—these are your primary mission fields. Every conversation, every meeting, every encounter with another person is an opportunity to reveal Christ. There are no accidents in the life of a believer. Each day is a divine assignment. Your presence brings light. Your words can bring life. Your prayers can change someone’s eternal destiny.

So proclaim Christ, speak life, and carry hope everywhere you go. The people around you may never say it out loud, but many are silently weary, carrying invisible wounds, and longing for something real—something eternal that cannot be shaken or taken away. Don’t underestimate the power of a single word of encouragement, a sincere prayer, or a bold declaration of the gospel. You may be the only light someone sees today. Lift them up. Intercede for them in secret. Be available. Be kind. Be courageous. As you sow seeds of hope, God will bring the harvest. He is the One who revives hearts, restores lives, and builds His kingdom through ordinary people like you.

You don’t need to go overseas or wait for a special calling. Your mission field is here and now—wherever God has placed you. The most significant work of the gospel is not reserved for a few chosen individuals. It happens in daily life through people who are surrendered, faithful, and filled with the Spirit. As you live this way, you will begin to see revival—not just in others, but within yourself. You will discover the joy of living for what truly matters. And in every step of obedience, God will provide the strength you need.

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Prayer. Lord, thank You for revealing Your righteousness through the gospel of Christ. Today, help me to choose faith over fear in every circumstance I face. Use my life as a vessel to bring salvation and healing to my family, my church, and this world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Acts 1:3. After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.

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Is the transcendence of time and space and the 25 answer possible? Some people ask, “What is 25?” In a sense, it’s just a term, but is this really possible? Yet Jesus said, “Go to all nations.” That’s impossible, isn’t it? But Jesus talked about this—transcendence of time and space and the 25 answer. He said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” That’s exactly what this is. He said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” And in an era without airplanes, He said, “Go to all people.” Is that even possible?

One grandmother told her granddaughter something that no one in the world could tell her. It wasn’t a teacher—it was her grandmother who continually shared things the world could never say. “God is with you.” In simple terms, she was sharing the secret of transcendence of time and space and the 25 answer. The granddaughter heard from her grandmother what no one else ever told her. So, among the elders and elderly women in the church, there are many who take prayer lightly. But this is very important. That grandmother’s words raised a world-changing figure—Fanny Crosby. Though blind and unable to go anywhere or do anything, she continually heard the Word of God.

(Acts 1:3) If you don’t understand this answer—transcendence of time and space and the 25—you can’t understand Jesus’ last words. He spoke about the kingdom of God for forty days and then ascended. People think this has nothing to do with them, so they don’t receive the answer. This is the transcendence of time and space and the 25.

▣ Introduction. Only by enjoying this—transcendence of time and space and the 25 answer—is world evangelization possible.

1. All nations
2. All people
3. Ends of the earth

Without this, how can you reach all nations? How could this have been possible at that time? Was Jesus speaking nonsense? Of course not.

▣ Main
Now, what kind of prayer should you offer today? Here is the answer.

1. Condition
There is a condition for receiving the answer of transcendence of time and space.

1) Triune God
First, we ourselves cannot transcend time and space. But the Triune God is a being who transcends time and space. Even now, He is doing three things. He is still carrying out the work of creation through His Word. He is still accomplishing the work of salvation. He is still with us through the invisible work of the Holy Spirit. Because the church doesn’t believe in this, the Nephilim movement is dominating the world.

It’s not that the church doesn’t believe—it’s that they don’t see it as important. When believers face problems, they speak as though God doesn’t exist. Just waiting a little would solve it, but they can’t wait because they don’t believe. When they see someone do wrong, they could forgive and pray, but they can’t wait. When they see someone lacking, they could help while praying, but they can’t wait. At the slightest problem, they become impatient and worry unnecessarily. The Triune God does not change. That’s why we’re losing to the world. Meditation movements have taken over churches and schools globally. It’s because we don’t believe. You must believe.

If you truly believe in this Triune God, I remember in our former church in Busan, elderly women would gather and pray every day. They were physically weak—seen as powerless by the world. Their only wish was to ride a bus with Pastor Ryu for a trip. To those with shallow thinking, these women might seem useless. But that’s a misunderstanding. Would a politician come there to pray? Would movie stars go and sit there in prayer? No. It was elderly women praying. Spiritually insensitive people don’t understand this. But the spiritually perceptive deacons in our church would bring them food and treats. That shows they have discernment.

2) The Word
So how is transcendence of time and space possible? Not by our own ability, but by the Word of God. Right?

3) Prayer
The third is prayer. We can’t do it, but it’s possible through prayer. Isn’t this amazing? Look inside—what is the Word? It’s the Word of creation. It’s the Word that gives life. It’s the Word that revives our souls. More importantly, it changes our spiritual state. That’s what’s written. You must hold to this. Otherwise, why do we even worship? What is prayer? It moves the throne of heaven. Therefore, transcendence of time and space is possible. It’s a definite answer. So even if you have nothing, you can build a platform through prayer and the Word, a watchtower to save lives, and an antenna to heal people.

2. Kingdom of God
When you believe and enjoy this blessing, the kingdom of God comes upon you. Then transcendence of time and space naturally follows. This is not my idea—Jesus said it. There are things He said in passing and things He said with emphasis. Right? Some words He said casually during meals, but others He shared while calling people together. Unfortunately, Christians and churches often ignore the important things Jesus emphasized. But this He spoke about for 40 days. You must receive this blessing.

1) Platform, Watchtower, Antenna
When this happens, in simple terms, these three things—platform, watchtower, antenna—are formed in you. What is a platform? A place people are drawn to. What is a watchtower? A place that shines light for healing. What is an antenna? A means of communication with God and His Word. These are just terms—the concept is the same. They are formed within you. Don’t worry about those with spiritual problems. Once these (platform, watchtower, antenna) are established, they will be gradually healed. The reason they’re not being healed is because other things are going in instead of these. So we need to help them replace those things with these. Though impossible on our own, it becomes possible when this answer comes to us.

2) 3·9·3
What happens then? Great things unfold. The blessing of the throne appears.

3) Heavenly Army and Angels
At this point, things happen that the world cannot understand. To them, it sounds like a dream when we speak of heavenly armies and angels being mobilized. But it happens.

4) Answer, Renewal, Opportunity
Before, everything seemed like a problem. But after receiving this blessing, it becomes the answer. I used to think I wasn’t receiving answers, that God was ignoring me. But in fact, He was renewing me. In the past, I thought I had no answers. But now I see—God was transforming me. It looked like I was going through hardship, but when I asked, “Why only me?”—that was actually an opportunity.

3. World Evangelization
From this point on, transcendence of time and space leads to world evangelization. This is where it begins. If you think about it, evangelism is the easiest thing—but right now it seems the hardest. It means you’re spiritually distant. Why is evangelism easy? I may be off-topic, but I don’t really like seeing people shouting loudly at train stations for evangelism. I know it’s my opinion and it’s wrong—some people do receive the gospel that way. But I wish they would stay home. Real evangelism isn’t like that. One day, you’ll see someone near you who needs God’s Word. Why can’t you share with them? Of course, you can. One day, someone will come to you—just tell them. What’s so hard about that? Don’t be fooled. It only seems difficult. Even your unbelieving family who seem to persecute you—they’re actually watching you. Be careful. Some groups might have strange members, but even those people are watching closely. One day, when they are in real trouble, they’ll come to you. That’s when you speak. Don’t be deceived. Didn’t I tell you before? My daughter was attending college, and at her school, graduation required fieldwork. She was assigned to the best organization in Korea. That was God’s grace. But then she contacted me, saying she wanted to quit. I asked why. She said they made her do things like make coffee that had nothing to do with her. “That’s not fieldwork.” I told her, “You don’t understand—they’re testing you.” She understood. Later, they liked her very much, invited her again, and even gave her gifts. You may think people are persecuting you—but they’re watching. Don’t be deceived.

[RT – 7] The answer is in the seven remnants. People knew God through Joseph. How could Joseph teach the commander of the army? He didn’t teach—but they knew God through him. Even Saul, who chased David, knew God through David.

Psalm 103:20-22
There are many Scriptures, but the one I most want to share about the seven remnants is this—Psalm 103:20–22. It’s David, who received the most answers to prayer, speaking.

Word – Angels
“Praise the Lord, you His angels, you mighty ones who do His bidding.” Right?

Will – Heavenly Army
“You His heavenly hosts who do His will.” To King Saul, this meant nothing. “Money is what matters,” he thought. “You need position.” Who perished? Saul did. The seemingly foolish David conquered the world.

Worship – Heavenly Hosts and Angels
“You who minister where the Lord dwells.” What does that mean? When you worship and pray. “You”—that means both heavenly hosts and angels. When you pray, all are mobilized. When you worship, all are mobilized. “Why is everything I do failing?” That’s not it. Because you belong to God, He doesn’t give you the wrong thing—He’s correcting you. “Why isn’t this working?” you ask. It’s because you’re God’s child—He won’t let you receive the wrong answer. He wants to give you the real thing. Don’t be deceived. That’s why you must enjoy God’s kingdom. When you go to the field, you will definitely see God’s plan.

▣ Conclusion
1. First (Answer)
As you continue to enjoy this blessing, you begin to see the answer. That’s enough.

2. Healing (Fundamental)
And more importantly, don’t worry. Healing will happen. Doctors help to treat your condition, but God heals the root. That’s healing. God already has the answer prepared and then calls you—that’s why He tells you to pray. Healing means fixing the root.

3. Path (Absolute)
From then on, what happens? You begin to see the path. Since you saw the path before you walked it, it’s not just any path—it’s absolute. If someone is going through hardship, it may be a time of absolute blessing. It may be difficult to endure, but that’s why God gives the strength of prayer and spiritual blessing.

I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ, that today’s worship would be a time of deep grace and healing. Let us pray.

Prayer. God, we thank You. Let this be a time of great strength. Let it be a time when even unknown diseases are healed. Let all our problems and hardships be turned into blessings. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

Matthew 16:13-20. When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?”

¹⁴ They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”

¹⁵ “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”

¹⁶ Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

¹⁷ Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. ¹⁸ And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. ¹⁹ I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” ²⁰ Then he ordered his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Christ.

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Scripture makes it clear that the consequence of spiritual ignorance is severe—destruction both in this life and in the life to come (Hosea 4:6). If we fail to understand the spiritual realm and our own spiritual condition, we cannot truly grasp the necessity of Jesus and His gospel.

As a result, we tend to seek assurance in our own thoughts and standards. We look to the world for a sense of security. But any assurance that is not rooted in the One who gives true and eternal assurance leads only to confusion and instability. Spiritual ignorance leads us into foolish paths like religion, legalism, and moral living without Christ.

Living under the devil’s power and bound by sin, people often turn to religion as a means of salvation. Because many churches today promote various religious methods, emotional fervor, and sacrificial lifestyles, people end up pretending to be devoted to God—yet their lives remain unchanged at the core (2 Timothy 3:5).

Members of Christ’s church are increasingly taking on the outward form of religion. The very church entrusted with the life-giving gospel to save the world is now seen as just another religious institution, proclaiming lifeless rituals instead of true life.

Religious living may seem right at first, but in the end, it leads to death. Why? Because every religion originates from man. Its standard is human effort. Its way of salvation is based on good works, which can only bring superficial change.

Religious people attempt to cover themselves, but like garments made of fig leaves (Genesis 3:7), their religious works do not endure. Their condition ultimately becomes worse than before (Matthew 12:45). Without knowing God’s perfect love, believers are plagued by fear of judgment (1 John 4:18–19). Tragically, many Christians fail to continue in the grace and blessing of God.

This is why so many grow weary, burdened by spiritual weight, yet unable to find rest in Christ. They do not experience the gospel as easy and light (Matthew 11:28–30). Consequently, they become easy targets for the devil (1 Peter 5:7–8). Many believers are leaving the church in great numbers, and unbelievers have lost hope in what the church represents.

Yet Jesus declared, “On this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it” (Matthew 16:18). The foundation of the church is not religion—it is the confession of faith that Jesus is the Christ.

Jesus was not merely one of the religious leaders like John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets. He is “the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

As the True King, He came to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8). As the True Priest, He offered His own blood on the cross to set us free from the curse of sin (Mark 10:45). As the True Prophet, He opened the only way to God for those lost in the background of hell (John 14:6). Christians, therefore, are those who know, experience, and proclaim the one true gospel: that Jesus has perfectly fulfilled the work of the Christ.

If you have received and believed that Jesus is the Christ, then God has given you the right to become His child (John 1:12). Through the Holy Spirit, He will be with you forever. Nothing can stand against you. There is no longer any reason to be enslaved by your past. Jesus has promised to make you like an unshakable rock.

God has also given you authority over the forces of darkness. Not even the power of hell can overcome you. He has given you the keys of the kingdom of heaven so that through prayer, you may release God’s power and carry out His will. You have been granted the privilege to approach His throne with boldness.

So, walk in the blessing of fellowship with Christ each day. Listen to His voice. Do all things in His presence. Live for what matters most: to know, enjoy, and proclaim Christ. And live in the blessing of the early church: “Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ” (Acts 5:42).

With this blessing, awaken the world that slumbers in spiritual ignorance.

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Prayer. Father, I thank You for the knowledge that led me to salvation. It was Your grace alone that made it possible. Help me to continually know, enjoy, and proclaim the good news that Jesus is the Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Hebrews 11:1-6. Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. ² This is what the ancients were commended for. ³ By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. ⁴ By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead. ⁵ By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. ⁶ And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

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Faith is not a delusion—it is real. It is the evidence of what we cannot see, the proof of a spiritual world. Faith is the assurance that what we hope for will come to pass. It is not grounded in what is visible, but in the unseen reality of the spiritual realm. As Jesus said, “God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth” (John 4:24). This does not mean we ignore the physical world. Rather, our ultimate pursuit in life must not be the things of this world, but the things of the invisible, eternal kingdom of God.

God has made the most important things in life invisible. Many people are familiar with religion, laws, and morality, yet remain unaware of the dark spiritual reality behind the fall of mankind—the existence of the devil, the fallen angel. Scripture reveals that the whole world is under the control of the evil one (1 John 5:19). This enemy rebelled against God (Ezekiel 28:14–19; Isaiah 14:12–15), took over the kingdom of the air (Ephesians 2:2), and holds the power of death (Hebrews 2:14). Since the beginning, he has led the world astray (Revelation 12:9).

He deceived Adam and Eve, leading them to sin against God and lose the very life God had breathed into them when He created humanity as spiritual beings (Genesis 2:7; 3:1–10). From that moment, mankind has been living under the power of Satan (Acts 10:38), unaware that the root of all sin—original sin—originates from the devil. Original sin is the universal problem that affects every person. All religions fail to recognize the one who initiated rebellion against God: the devil, who has been sinning from the beginning (1 John 3:8).

Sin and the devil are inseparable. “The one who does what is sinful is of the devil” (1 John 3:8). Sin is a separation from the glory of God (Romans 3:23). It is the spiritual condition of being cut off from the Creator—the place of death, curse, and hell. In this fallen state, all people follow “the ways of this world and the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient” (Ephesians 2:2).

Religions teach good works as a path to salvation, but before anything else, we must be delivered from original sin, the power of Satan, and the background of hell. Without knowing the problem of original sin, people try to keep the law and do good, hoping to earn salvation. But Scripture says no one is righteous—not even one—and no one can fully keep the law (Romans 3:10–12). This is how Satan gained control over the world. Because of sin, death reigns over humanity (Romans 6:23).

This is why we must recognize, proclaim, and teach the only way of salvation: the gospel that Jesus is the Christ. Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil that have been dragging humanity into destruction (1 John 3:8). Salvation means being brought out of darkness (Colossians 1:13), liberated from the bondage of sin and death (Ephesians 2:1), and set free from the ruler of the kingdom of the air (Ephesians 2:2). It means escaping the coming wrath (Ephesians 2:3). When we were powerless and hopeless, God poured out His great mercy and grace through His Son and gave us the gift of salvation (Ephesians 2:4–5).

God’s promise of salvation came immediately after mankind’s separation from Him: “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel” (Genesis 3:15). That promise continued through Noah (Genesis 6:14), Moses (Exodus 3:18), and Isaiah (Isaiah 7:14). And in the fullness of time, the Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us (John 1:1–2, 14). He is Jesus the Christ, our Lord.

Jesus is the only one who can save. No one else was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin. Jesus is not a descendant of Adam. He is without sin. He is the Son of God. His name is the only name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). There is no other. No one else has broken the power of Satan. No one else has conquered death and risen again to give eternal life.

Through Christ, God completed the work of salvation. Jesus paid the price for our sin with His own blood: “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5). By His death and resurrection, God opened the way for us to become His children: “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12).

God promised intimate fellowship and spiritual blessings to those who receive Christ: “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me” (Revelation 3:20). There is no greater joy than living with Jesus—full of peace, purpose, and assurance.

Since the moment you received and believed that Jesus is the Christ, you have been set free from the power of Satan. God now hears your prayers in Jesus’ name and secures your future. There is nothing to fear. God has called you to bless you with every spiritual blessing in Christ (Ephesians 1:3–14). He has restored to you the original blessings that were lost (Genesis 1:27–28).

And now, God sends you out to the ends of the earth as a witness to what He has done through Christ. Go with your spiritual identity and authority. Stand firm against the powers of darkness. Declare healing and freedom to those still trapped in the kingdom of Satan. Like those who were commended for their faith (Hebrews 11:1–40), choose faith—always—and you will overcome the world.

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Prayer. Father, I thank You for the confidence in what I hope for and the assurance of what I do not see. Open my eyes to the spiritual world, that I may experience every spiritual blessing in Christ and stand firm against the unseen enemy, the devil. Use my life to bring Your healing to this dying world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Philippians 1:6. Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

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Many unbelievers are walking the broad road that leads to eternal destruction. Why? Because they do not know Jesus, the Savior. They live separated from the life of God, blind to the truth, and bound by sin and death. But here is a sobering truth: even many believers wander aimlessly through life—not because they have not heard of Jesus, but because they do not truly know Jesus as the Christ. They acknowledge Him with their lips but fail to grasp the fullness of who He is and what He has accomplished for them. As a result, they live unaware of the life, power, and authority they have already received through Him.

Because they do not see Christ clearly, they live in ways that grieve and quench the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:30 and 1 Thessalonians 5:19). They do what the Holy Spirit does not desire and ignore what the Spirit prompts them to do. Their thoughts and actions are guided more by human reasoning, emotion, and worldly standards than by the Spirit of God. This is not the life we were meant to live. Scripture tells us, “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.” (Romans 8:14). Yet many believers are not led—they are stuck, confused, or misled.

This is why so many live no differently from those in the world. Their worries mirror those of the unbelieving: what to eat, what to drink, what to wear. Jesus directly addresses this, calling us to seek first the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:31). But instead, many Christians chase after material concerns and temporary satisfactions. It is a tragic condition—the people of God living with the mindset of the world.

Another reason believers wander is that they lose heart when answers to prayer are delayed. When God doesn’t move according to their timeline, doubt creeps in. Yet Scripture assures us in Philippians 1:6 that “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” Still, when situations don’t change and prayers seem unanswered, anxiety begins to take hold. Even Abraham, the father of faith, began to waver after waiting 25 years for God’s promise of a son. His story is a reminder that waiting on God’s timing by faith is crucial in our covenant journey.

Many believers also live without true assurance. Some cling to false assurances based on their own standards or feelings, while others drift through life with no assurance at all. They try to find confidence in their works, emotions, or the opinions of others, but anything apart from Christ as the source of assurance will lead only to confusion and insecurity. Jesus alone is the anchor of our soul, firm and secure (Hebrews 6:19). Without assurance rooted in God’s unchanging truth, believers fall into religious performance, legalism, or self-effort, hoping to feel accepted. This opens the door to the enemy, who prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8). Without the certainty of God’s perfect love, fear takes root—fear of judgment, failure, and condemnation. But perfect love casts out fear, for fear has to do with punishment (1 John 4:18).

The grace of God has saved you. So stop wandering. You are no longer lost—you are found. You are no longer dead—you are alive in Christ. Make it your daily declaration: “I am a child of God, and I possess eternal life.” This is not wishful thinking or self-made affirmation—it is the unchanging truth: “And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life… I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.” (1 John 5:11-13). Let this truth anchor your identity and confidence each day. You are not trying to earn eternal life—you already have it because you are in Christ. Let this assurance shape your thoughts, your prayers, and your walk with God.

Stand on this truth when you pray: “God hears and answers my prayer when I pray in Jesus’ name,” as Jesus promised, “If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.” (John 14:14). This is the unshakable foundation of our confidence in prayer. When you come before the Father in the name of Jesus—trusting in His finished work, His righteousness, and His authority—you can pray with boldness, knowing that heaven is listening and that your prayer will not return void.

Let your heart remain unshaken when trials or temptations come your way. Declare with unwavering faith: “My True King Jesus has overcome the world and now lives in me. I will stand victorious in every circumstance.” This is not just positive thinking—it is a guaranteed truth backed by the Word of God, assuring us, “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13). Because Jesus dwells within you—the One who conquered sin, Satan, and hell—you are never alone in your battles. His victory is your victory. His strength is your strength. No trial is too great, and no temptation is too strong, for the Spirit of God lives in you. Stand firm, knowing that in Him, you are more than a conqueror.

When guilt and shame try to take hold of your heart, do not remain silent—confront the lies of the enemy with boldness and truth. Declare with confidence: “My True Priest Jesus died on the cross, breaking the power of sin and every generational curse. He lives in me, and I declare my freedom from the law of sin and death.” This is not a mere statement—it is a spiritual weapon grounded in the finished work of Christ. Mark 10:45 says, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” Jesus gave His life as a ransom to redeem you completely—spirit, soul, and body. His death shattered the grip of sin, and His resurrection secured your freedom. In Him, every curse is broken, every accusation is silenced, and every chain is loosed. So reject condemnation, silence shame, and walk in the liberty that is yours in Christ Jesus.

And continue pressing forward in hope, remembering the final promise of your True Prophet, Jesus: “Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). This is not a passing reassurance—it is an eternal covenant spoken by the One who cannot lie. Jesus, your Prophet who speaks the perfect will of God, has promised His abiding presence through every season, every battle, and every unknown. You are never forsaken, never forgotten, and never walking alone. His Spirit walks with you, guides you, strengthens you, and surrounds you. Let this promise fuel your perseverance and sustain your joy. The One who began a good work in you is faithful to carry it to completion—and He will be with you every step of the way, until the very end.

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Prayer. Father, I thank You for finding me in Christ. I thank You that I am no longer wandering. I choose to hold fast to Your eternal promises, not to my fleeting thoughts or wavering ways. Lead me daily by Your Spirit and root me deeply in the finished work of Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Revelation 3:20. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.

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Mankind was uniquely created to be with God (Genesis 1:27; 2:7). Only in fellowship with Him can we find true peace, rest, and happiness. God also blessed us to enjoy Him (Genesis 1:28). But when sin entered the world, it brought death to all: “As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins” (Ephesians 2:1). Separated from God and living under the power of the devil, humanity came under a permanent curse (Acts 10:38).

Yet, compelled by His unfathomable love, God sent His one and only Son: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). Jesus came as the True King to destroy the works of the devil. He came as the True Priest to break the curse that bound us. He came as the True Prophet to rescue us from the shadow of hell.

Jesus did not have to come—but He did, out of infinite love. He did not have to die—but He did, because it was the only way to change our eternal destiny. He rose from the dead, crushing the power of death, hell, and Satan once for all. Though we didn’t deserve His mercy, God poured out His grace. On the cross, Jesus dealt with every problem—past, present, and future.

God loves you more than you can imagine. He longs to give you the blessing of salvation—the only way to be with Him: “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12). When you sincerely believe and receive Jesus as the Christ, He gives you the authority to become a child of God.

Jesus is standing at the door and knocking. If you hear His voice and open the door, He will come in and eat with you, and you with Him. He will enter your life and dwell with you forever. When He comes, He will set you free from the background of hell and bring you into His kingdom (Colossians 1:13). He will give you the right to come boldly before God’s throne to receive mercy and find grace (Hebrews 4:16).

You will begin a new life with Christ. As a sign of His love and reconciliation, He will dine with you as an intimate and faithful friend. You and Jesus will feast together each day, enjoying the abundance of His kingdom. God will prepare a table before your enemy, the devil (Psalm 23:5).

What does it mean for Christ to be with you? It is not merely accepting His teachings or admiring His life. It is a new spiritual birth: “Jesus answered, ‘Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit’” (John 3:5). When you open your heart and invite Jesus as your King, the Holy Spirit will come upon you (John 14:16–17, 26). Not only that, but you will also be empowered by the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8). When you are filled with the Spirit’s power, you will overcome your weaknesses, the world, and Satan. God will open doors in your life so that you may stand as a witness of Christ.

The moment you believe that Jesus is the Christ—the Anointed One—God will give you an anointing from the Holy One, and you will know the truth (1 John 2:20). Just as Jesus was anointed as the True King, you will be anointed with the authority of a king to demolish Satan’s strongholds where people are trapped. Just as Jesus was anointed as the True Priest, you will receive the priestly anointing to break the curses and disasters brought on by sin. Just as Jesus was anointed as the True Prophet, you will receive the prophetic anointing to proclaim the goodness of God and lead people out of darkness into His wonderful light.

Scripture confirms these incredible blessings: “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light” (1 Peter 2:9). So hold firmly to the promise of God. When the Holy Spirit comes, He will lead you, sanctify you, and guide you by the Word (John 14:26–27). The Word of God is living and active, able to heal your soul, spirit, heart, mind, and even your body (Hebrews 4:12).

The Word of God will revive your soul (Psalm 119:25). When you confess your sins, the Holy Spirit will guide you in the way of righteousness (Psalm 66:18; Galatians 5:16–18). As you live for God, seeking His kingdom and His righteousness, you will see His power at work in your life.

Remember, Satan will try to hinder you from experiencing the blessings God has prepared for you. He will use fear, doubt, and temptation to pull you away from God’s truth. But you don’t need to be afraid—stand firm and resist him in the name of Jesus, and he will flee from you. The power of Christ is greater than any scheme of the enemy (James 4:7).

Begin a new life with God now by inviting Jesus the Christ into your heart. Make Him Lord of your life, and He will lead you into blessings greater than you have ever imagined.

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Prayer. Father, I thank You for inviting me into life with You. I now open my heart to receive Your Son Jesus as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for being with me through Your Spirit. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Psalm 53:1-3.

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A life without God is no life at all. Anyone who continues to live without knowing God inevitably lives under the power of the devil, as Scripture says, “You belong to your father, the devil” (John 8:44). From the beginning, the devil has deceived humanity with false promises of happiness, hope, and a future.

People, caught in the devil’s traps and shaped by his patterns, end up living to fulfill his desires. Unknowingly, they become instruments of his will. They do not realize that the devil’s only intent is to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). Nothing anyone possesses or does can change their spiritual identity or eternal destiny on their own.

As a result, they neither worship God nor give Him thanks. Their thinking becomes futile, and their hearts dark and confused. Claiming to be wise, they become fools (Psalm 53:1). Instead of worshiping the glorious, ever-living God, they turn to idols—images resembling people, birds, animals, and reptiles (Romans 1:21–23). Though God gave them authority to rule over creation, they have turned to worship what was meant to be ruled.

To fill their inner void—formlessness, emptiness, and darkness—they pursue idols of money, pleasure, and success, chasing after the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life (1 John 2:16). Even relationships are distorted: people begin to idolize others instead of truly loving them.

What they don’t realize is that these things are offered to demons, not to God. By engaging in idolatry, they become participants with demons (1 Corinthians 10:20), ultimately worshiping the devil himself (Matthew 4:8–9). Idolatry inevitably brings disaster, obsession, insecurity, and fear. That’s why God warns repeatedly against it (Exodus 20:3–5).

A life without God is weary, burdened, and restless. Nothing feels light or easy. People spend their entire lives trapped in the systems the devil has established (Acts 13, 16, 19). Along the way, they experience broken hearts and wounded minds, resulting in twisted personalities. Their lives become consumed by worldly obsessions and toxic thoughts—loneliness, sorrow, hatred, resentment, despair, and defeat.

These obsessions often lead to addiction, which ultimately controls the mind and results in various mental illnesses such as depression, suicidal thoughts, and panic disorders. Studies show that such mental afflictions are widespread, especially in developed nations like Japan, the United States, and throughout Europe. But modern science and medicine, while able to bring external changes, cannot address the spiritual root of these issues. Psychology and counseling fall short of providing a fundamental solution.

Spiritual, emotional, and mental problems often manifest as physical illness. Because of original sin, humanity is subject to all kinds of suffering and disease (Genesis 3:16–19). Living under Satan’s power leads to mysterious and unexplainable illnesses (Acts 8:4–8). Furthermore, the sins of parents can affect their children for generations (Exodus 20:4–5; 2 Samuel 12:15), and personal sins can bring serious illnesses as well (2 Kings 5:27; 2 Chronicles 21:12–19; 1 Corinthians 5:5).

These afflictions cannot be fully healed by conventional medicine. Though treatment may ease symptoms temporarily, the root cause remains. Some diseases are directly caused by Satan (Matthew 12:25–28; Mark 5:2–15; Mark 9:17; Luke 13:16; Ephesians 4:23–27). Thus, treatments—whether relying solely on medical procedures, religious rituals, or superstitions—can often worsen the condition (Matthew 12:43-45).

A life apart from God is to experience a foretaste of hell. Scripture makes it clear that hell is real. Jesus spoke of it often. Hell is a place prepared for the devil and his angels (Matthew 25:41), a lake of fire and burning sulfur (Revelation 21:8). Anyone whose name is not found in the Book of Life will be thrown into it (Revelation 20:15), where there is unending torment (Revelation 20:10).

Most terrifying of all, hell is a place where God’s grace and mercy no longer reach (Luke 16:24–26). Redemption is no longer possible, and no one can escape eternal judgment. From Adam’s time, all people have been born into this background of hell and are destined for it: “Just as each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment” (Hebrews 9:27).

Those who live without God spend their lives as children of the devil, trapped under the power of sin, death, and Satan. Spiritually, mentally, and physically, they suffer endlessly and are on a path toward eternal fire.

But the problem doesn’t end there. Scripture affirms that disasters and curses are passed down to future generations (Exodus 20:3–6). Spiritual inheritance is real. Parents who live under the devil’s power inevitably pass down the same struggles—if not worse—to their children. Their spiritual DNA, as well as their physical DNA, is inherited. Despite their best efforts to provide for their children, every spiritual, mental, and physical problem they carried will eventually surface in the next generation. This is a sobering spiritual reality.

Jesus Himself spoke of this: “You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires…” (John 8:44). Every generation ends up deceived, trapped in Satan’s systems, and compelled to fulfill his will.

But thanks be to God, who sent His Son, Jesus, as the Christ! Jesus completed the work of the True King, setting us free from the power of Satan. He finished the work of the True Priest, removing all curses and disasters through His blood. He fulfilled the mission of the True Prophet, delivering us from the background of hell and opening a new and living way to God.

So hold fast to God’s covenant of the “offspring of the woman” (Genesis 3:15). Build the ark for yourself and others (Genesis 6:18). Sprinkle the blood of the Lamb over your life and those entrusted to your care (Exodus 3:18).

Live in the joy of Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14) and the full truth that Jesus is the Christ (Matthew 16:16). Let God’s Word dwell deeply in your spirit, soul, mind, and body (Deuteronomy 6:4–9), and let it bring true healing. You will rise as a thousand and a mighty nation to shine the light of the gospel to all nations (Isaiah 60:22).

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Prayer. Father, I thank You for saving me from a life without knowing You. Because of Christ Jesus who lives in me, I now have a new life in You. Fill me with Your Spirit, that I may bring the power of the gospel to those still living without You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.