Jehovah, who answers in unexpected places





Romans 10:16~21 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. (17)





♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #205 Tell Me the Old, Old Story (#236 in previous version)





 There are times when God answers us unexpectedly. Joseph was sent as a slave to Egypt but became the governor, and David became successful because of Goliath. Who would have imagined that? Though you have a problem, nothing is a problem if God answers you. What if your business fails? If you don’t know how to receive answers from God at such a time, you will continue to make mistakes. There are three ways to receive answers to prayer.






1. We must receive the Word to have our problems solved
 We have to receive the Word correctly in order to solve our problems. Though the Jewish people listened to the Word, they didn’t accept it. Every part of God''s Word has been or will be fulfilled. The prophecies in the Bible were fulfilled and are being fulfilled even now. When the pastors stand on the pulpit, they must realize that God is using them for His people. The believers must know that God is giving them His message through the pulpit. You must place this Word in your heart. When you do this and pray, the Holy Spirit will work upon your soul. If you hold onto God’s Word and meditate, the Holy Spirit will begin to work, unseen to your eyes.






2. We must realistically enjoy the Gospel
 The Jewish people were stubborn and didn’t enjoy the Gospel. But when you enjoy the Gospel, answers will come. What must we do to enjoy it then? Instead of concealing your problems, you must resolve them. The solution to all problems is Christ. Works will take place when Jesus becomes the Christ, when Christ becomes the true Christ, and when Christ becomes your Lord. Spiritual blessings, spiritual authority, and blessings from the throne will be revealed in Christ. Set aside some time and pray, dream a happy dream, and amazing things will happen.
 




3. We can’t succeed without knowing evangelism and missions
 If you know evangelism and missions, all problems will be solved. When Jesus told us to go to all nations, He promised us that He would be with us to the end of the age. It is the promise of the filling of the Holy Spirit. If God considers something to be important, He mobilizes His angels. If you pray for evangelism and missions, you will see a vision. Then you will have your eyes opened to see the economy. God has hidden the economy for evangelism and missions, and the economy for the future.





° Forum Topic - We have a great treasure the world does not have. It is God’s Word, the Gospel, and the blessing of evangelism and missions. Are you enjoying the blessing of world evangelization daily within the Word and prayer?
 




Immanuel Church Sunday Worship 2nd Service / 2009.9.13