Way to save the world with Christ’s humility
Philippians 2:1~11 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (9~11)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #430 Tis so Sweet to Walk with Jesus (#456 in previous version)
Most people think that success is meeting nice parents and a good spouse, and that workers are needed because the church is in difficulty. However, no matter how powerless we are, God can do it. Prayer answers will be hard to receive if you fall into misconceptions. Jesus Christ destroyed the devil’s work, completely ended disasters that come our way by bearing the cross, and opened up a way to God upon devastating the forces of darkness. A child of God will succeed with this covenant in hand and success in worship.
1. Answers discovered within problems
If you enjoy the power of Christ and blessings, you will uncover answers within problems. Paul was imprisoned, but he found the answers to his problems in prison. Paul also faced trials for believing in Jesus, yet he realized the knowledge of Christ was the greatest of all. In prison, he confessed that he can do all things through Him who strengthens him. Paul received the greatest answers through his problems.
2. Fundamental answers
To save mankind, Jesus Christ came to earth in the form of man and suffered on the cross. Christ overcame the powers of sin and death, and was victorious. God gave the name above all names, the name of Jesus Christ, and brought all knees to bow before that name. He made all tongues confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and glorify the Father God. If you simply call upon the name of Jesus, the forces of darkness will crumble.
3. God’s answers prepared in the future fields
To His children, God gave important answers and the name before which all creation will bow (Philippians 3:21). God’s answers are prepared in the fields of His children. There is no reason to be discouraged when you receive no answers, for God is fulfilling His Word according to His time schedule (Philippians 1:6). God allows a long wait time for you to discern what is the best (Philippians 1:9~10).
- We can do all things through Him who gives us strength. Get rid of your excuses and misconceptions, and prepare the large vessel that will save the world.
Immanuel Church Sunday Worship 2nd Service / 2011. 5. 15