The main figures of the 8th Remnant movement
Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #400 Jesus, Hide Me (#463 in previous version)
There are many times when we do not correctly see the reality but instead delude ourselves. It is because we are not pleased if our circumstances are bad and our work and studies are not going well. In this way, Satan deceives us with the things that are not true. If we experience the kingdom of God, we will be able to see the correct reality and true answers will begin. If we grab hold of God’s Word and pray in a concentrated manner so that God’s kingdom comes upon us, our fear will vanish. Because the Holy Spirit is with us, there is absolutely no reason why we should be afraid.
1. Satan looks for a foothold
Knowing that he can never overcome us, Satan breaks in through a foothold. When we quarrel and resent each other at home, he uses that foothold. He uses the division of the church and makes his way through the culture, music, and art of the world.
2. People that Satan fears
Satan is afraid of those who have the Gospel. He is afraid of the evangelists who share the Gospel. Satan fears the Gospel being preached in the field of unbelievers and the heavenly army of angels being mobilized. Satan will be most frightened if we begin to pray as we hold onto the covenant of the Christ, the kingdom of God, the filling of the Holy Spirit, and witnesses that the Early Church held onto. Realizing this truth, Paul tells us that our struggle is not against flesh but against Satan. Therefore, we just need to take up the challenges that Satan is afraid of. Our battle is ultimately the battle that will save the entire world.
3. The Remnant movement that Satan fears
We must be the main figures of the Remnant movement that Satan is afraid of. The forces of darkness will crumble if the Remnants save their family line, stand as lay leaders that save their church, and become the main figures to save the culture of their field. Just like the seven Remnants, we must remember the covenant of God’s kingdom and become the main figures who save the future generation as well as our region. We need to put on the full spiritual armor through today’s Word, evangelism, and prayer and begin anew.
-What is the area that you are deceived by? What is your foothold that is exposed to Satan? Grab hold of today’s Word, evangelism and prayer and begin anew. The forces of darkness will flee if you begin the spiritual battle today.
Japan Remnant Conference Lecture 3 / 2010.4.1