2026.01.04 District Message 1st Week
Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:1
As I have lived my life of faith, I remember meeting a few people like this. It was not a purpose-driven meeting, but I saw something tremendous. I met this person and talked, and suddenly—oh?—it was like this. That person did not know. I ended up meeting a few people like that. They came thinking they would learn something from me, but as I looked at them, I went, oh?—and faith suddenly rose up. I thought, ah, I should pray. It was something small, but my life changed. So then, you absolutely must do two things. Gratitude and testimony that God has guided me to this place today. Then you will surely become a witness to the people you meet, and you will testify. That is all. I heard that and change took place in me. It was not a huge transformation—just like when we were young, you know, that feeling of “ah.” Many words from father and mother are helpful, but you feel it from their backs as they live. That changes life. When children grow up playing together and such, that is good, and at that time it is imprinted on them. This ends up determining life.
So then, what is it that you must always enjoy every day? What is the Word that God has given me so far, and even during the past week? You must check it. You must never make it long. Just like a greeting. You must not do it in a teaching manner. Do it with gratitude. You must not treat the other person as if they know nothing and explain things to them. In some cases, even if you are a witness, you do not need to do it in a “witness-style” manner. You must do it with a heart that deeply respects the person. It seems like nothing, but change takes place in that person. Some people may be listening to this message right now. When I shared the gospel, I said this: “You are such a good person, someone who should believe—why don’t you believe?” Sincerely, like this. And that was it. But that person suddenly went, oh?—why is it that I do not believe in God? That happened. Later, that person realized it. Now, he is an elder through whom tremendous works are taking place. His profession is professor; he is saving his school and also saving the church. There was also a high school student—he was a very strange student—but I said something very simple: “I will pray for you.” He collapsed right there. Ah, there is someone who prays for me. That revived him. Because of this, your life must always be gratitude and testimony. Even when things are difficult—yes, difficulties come—but even then, during the past week, gratitude came out. Since I preach, thankfully I have many testimonies to share with you. You must do this with the people you meet. With that alone, you can do everything. Ah, this is the gospel—you have to actually see it. For you, the most important thing this year is—
「God’s Creative Power – The Word」
What appears within this? Within it, God’s creative power appears, and that is the Word. That person testified about the Word, but it was not that I was moved emotionally. It was just—oh?—since my natural disposition is like this, I get close and then pull back, so I am not very good at these things. So you do not see reactions. But—oh?—all of this comes as answers. So this Word—truly, for me, this has been confirmed.
▣ Introduction
1. The Triune God
This Word speaks of the creation, salvation, and power of the Triune God.
2. Transcending Time and Space
And this Word has power that transcends time and space. These blessings come from the Word.
3. – Past, Today, Future, Field, World
Your important thing is that prayer that transcends time and space begins to take place, and just by praying, it saves the past, today, the future, the field, and the world. It is astonishing. Just by receiving this living and active Word, these things take place.
So what I did was testify to this. Then our evangelism disciples wrote it down. They wrote it down and thought, yes, this is right. What they edited from that is the district lesson. The district lesson is the messages from an entire year. And now, the editors edited it very well. When I see it, I receive grace again. They edited it well. When they were editing, God must have worked by the Holy Spirit. Because it goes out to all regions and the entire world.
▣ Main Body
1. Creative Power
What kind of things happen? I tell you to absolutely do Word forums. Do not do it in a teaching manner. For example, do not act superior. Because of acting superior, people do not listen to the Word. This Word is creative power.
2. Fulfillment – God Who Accomplishes
More importantly, this Word is absolutely fulfilled. Why? Because God is the One who accomplishes the Word. That is why God is not visible to the eyes. If He were visible, it would be fake—an idol. Those shrines made in Japan are not God; they are idols. Why do works occur there? Because demons work. That is why spiritual problems arise. Among developed countries, the second highest number of people with mental illness is Japan. The highest is the United States. You should take note of this. God’s Word—what does it absolutely do?
3. Works Within Us – If You Are Within This
It works within us. Then all I have to do is be within this. What will I do? That comes later. If we are within the Word of the covenant, then we can calmly decide what to do next. If I am within disaster, whatever I do is useless. If I am within the sure blessing, within the covenant, even if I am lacking, it is fine. If I am not within this, being smart becomes the problem.
1-1) Genesis 1:1
So in Genesis 1:1, God created the heavens and the earth by the Word.
2) John 1:1–2
In John 1:1–2, the Word is God. Tremendous.
3) John 1:14
In John 1:14, the Word became flesh and came.
4) Hebrews 4:12
So in Hebrews 4:12, this Word is living and active. God did not appear as a form but appeared as the Word; therefore, the Word is God.
5) Isaiah 40:31
So those who read this Word and those who hear it are blessed.
While speaking about the Word, this came out. Say, “The Word of the LORD stands forever.” That is in Isaiah 40. Is something made of wood God? If it is made of money or gold, is it a good god? If it is made of wood, is it a bad god? Only those who wait on the LORD will gain new strength.
2-1) Genesis 1:27; Genesis 2:7
And this Word is absolutely fulfilled—where first? This is important. In my soul, in me. Do not worry. The living Word of God is fulfilled within you—like this. Just as in Genesis 2:7, when He breathed the breath of life into us. It is truly something to be thankful for. This is the mystery of the Word being fulfilled.
2) Isaiah 40:27–31
When we wait on the LORD. Isaiah 40:27–31—“Do you not know? Have you not heard? Even youths stumble and fall, and young adults fall exhausted, but those who wait on the LORD will soar on wings like eagles.” Even if there are some difficulties, it is fine. It is said that eagles do not wait until their young are fully grown to fly. The mother eagle picks up the young and throws it. When it seems dangerous, she comes down and catches it—until it can fly on its own. Like an eagle soaring on wings. It may look like there is some suffering, but that is training. Jesus Himself spoke about this.
3) Acts 1:1–8
Acts 1:1–8, simply put, explains the bartizan of the throne, the journey, and the guidepost. You just need to keep following this.
3-1) Acts 1:[12]–[14]
How does this Word work within us? Very importantly, Acts 1:12–14. We must be within this. What is important here is verse 12—the house of Mark. Those who devoted themselves only to prayer. The successful people and famous figures could not come here. Only those who held the covenant came. This was the path that changed the world. Where must we be? Just the fact that you are here is tremendous.
2) Acts 2:1–18
Then astonishing things took place. With the three feasts, the filling of the Holy Spirit took place. The door to the Gentiles opened. More importantly, verse 18—the future began to be seen. “Your young adults will see visions,” right? “Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams.” It means the future was seen.
3) Acts 6:1–7
Then these people went out and saved the field—but to be precise, that is not it. God sent you to the field that He Himself is saving. If you are within this. It means you were in the place where God gives the greatest answers. You were standing at the crossroads of whether the world would be destroyed or saved. How thankful is that. So now you actually establish the bartizan.
▣ Conclusion
1. Prayer – Bartizan, Journey, Guidepost
Do not establish it in a difficult way—do it through prayer. Through prayer, just establish the bartizan of the throne, the journey, and the guidepost. You do not need to do anything else. When it opens, just go.
2. Communication
Simply, with this, you must pray while communicating with one another. If necessary, do relay prayer. Doing this is good.
3. The Twelve Apostles
And now, pastors must know what the world districts and the 70 major districts really are—why the twelve apostles were established. Church leaders must know why the seventy elders were established. Then, why were the 1,000 bartizans established, and why were synagogues established? Knowing these things is enough.
So, a lot of time has passed today, but many of you came because you tried to do the gospel movement in another church, but the church did not do the gospel movement and kept going back and forth, so you had no choice. Please gather people separately by church and by region at least once. As I pray with you, I must truly confirm a special mission. You must now become proper witnesses. Especially young adults—you have many things to learn from adults, but there are also many things you should not learn. Regardless of that, you must find what God has given you.
Prayer. God, let today also be a time when we hear God’s voice with our hearts. Let us gain spiritual strength throughout the entire day. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.