God who accepts sincere prayer
Acts 2:1~4 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #304 The Love of God is Greater Far (#404 in previous version)
While Hudson Taylor was headed to the missions field of China, the ship stopped moving in the middle of the ocean. The entire crew was anxious, but Hudson Taylor calmed down and earnestly prayed to God. A little later, the wind blew and the ship began to move. No matter what the situation, if we give a sincere prayer in faith, God will hear that prayer and absolutely carry out His works.
1. Sincere state
I who live with a physical body cannot know what God will do with my standards and level. I can be deceived by the closest person to me, and from looking at my own weakness, my heart can fall into a state of desolation in which I cannot pray. In order for our hearts and our souls to be revived, I must begin sincere prayer. Throw away all hypocrisy, jealousy, and greed, and humbly stand before God. If those who have received salvation pray earnestly to God, God hears those prayers.
2. State that can change me
There are more things that I cannot do than those I can do. I think to myself, ''Why am I not good at this? Why am I in poverty? Why do I fail in the field and why do curses continue to plow into my life even though I read many books and pray?'' I am deceived at work, shaken because of people at church, and resent God when I don’t have answers. The forces of darkness deceive us every moment so that we do not know the mystery of God. However, you can change yourself if you believe in the power of God.
3. Correct strength
Although you cannot do things with the strength of man, everything is possible for God. When you have a problem, it is important to have the attitude of looking at the facts and not being discouraged and in fear. Although you may seem powerless and weak, God promised to give new strength to those who know the covenant of God. If you know this mystery and prepare the strength from God, the field will be revived.
- Believe in the power of God and not that of your own, and sincerely begin the life of the evangelist. Study of Evangelism Message 2011.12.24