God, who causes all things to work together for good




Romans 8:26~30 And we know in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (28)





♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #393 Great is Thy Faithfulness (#447 in previous version)





 All things will work together for your good if you are in the Gospel. However, if you do not realize the Gospel, then everything will end in problems. Our weaknesses, poverty and powerlessness can make us fall into despair. However, if we hold onto the covenant and pray until the end, God’s work will begin and we will receive strength. At this time we will see three important things.





1. The work that the Holy Spirit does
 We realize the work that the Holy Spirit does when we start to receive answers to prayers. The Holy Spirit is within us, who have received salvation (1 Corinthians 3:16). The Holy Spirit aids us in our weaknesses and intercedes for us (Romans 8:26). The Holy Spirit guides us (John 14:16~17). We receive power when we receive the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8). This is when we receive the strength to overcome the world and become witnesses of Christ.





2. God works in all things for the good of those who love Him
 If we are in the Gospel, God works not only in our past, but in all things for our good. God works even in our mistakes for our overall good. We will realize later that our past mistakes have become platforms for great blessings. God also fulfills His good plan through our present hardships and problems.






3. Important work
 God has important plans to fulfill His covenant in our future. He plans to carry out the ministry of the king, prophet, and priest through us by giving us the image of Christ. He has called us, claimed us as righteous, and will glorify us in the end. Therefore, we must make an important resolution. We have received amazing blessings, but we are not enjoying them. Evidences will come to us, even if we make a small resolution.






● Forum Topic - When there is a problem, there absolutely is an answer. We do not need to be afraid no matter what the circumstance, because every crisis is an opportunity from God. How are you dealing with the problems and crises you have right now? Holding onto your problems and crises, pray until you receive answers.
 




Immanuel Church Sunday Worship 2nd Service / 2009.7.26