The mystery to save the culture of darkness
Philippians 4:4~7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (6~7)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #391 A Wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord (#446 in previous version)
God created, loved and gave all blessings to humankind. At this time, one archangel that protected the throne of God wanted to become like God, and challenged God. As a result, the corrupt angel was hurled to the earth, and became Satan who is the ruler of the kingdom of the air. Starting from this time, Satan deceived humankind whom God had created, defied the Word of God, and hindered people so they could not meet God. What must you do if you want to save the people that Satan dragged into destruction and people who are perishing in the culture of darkness?
1. You must know Satan’s strategy (Ephesians 2:2)
Satan pretends to give people what they need, but actually drags them into unhappiness, and makes them fall into destruction and sin. He seizes their hearts, minds and thoughts through a false strength, makes people doubt God, and makes them live in disasters. Your problems are not solved no matter how much you try, and physical problems arise or an even greater disaster comes upon your future descendents. Satan’s purpose is to hinder people from meeting God, and make them drown inside curses.
2. You must know the mystery of the child of God (Romans 5:8)
Knowing that humankind’s strength could not pull people out of the authority of darkness, God opened a way through Jesus Christ. If you become a child of God, you escape from hell, curses and the authority of Satan, and enjoy your heavenly status and your authority as a child of God. If you become a child of God, your past, present and even future problems are solved. (Romans 8:31).
3. You must know what humankind needs (Matthew 5:13~16)
The sense of identity of a person who has left God is shaky, and even their mental health faces threats. As they are not able to discern what is correct and incorrect, their lifestyle falls into chaos. Even though they want to escape the incorrect path, it does not happen according to their heart’s desires. The light called Jesus Christ is needed for all people who are in the midst of darkness. You must shine this light in your lifestyle in order for the darkness to depart (Isaiah 60:1~2).
-Is the light of Jesus Christ shining in your life? Try starting a sincere prayer so that you can always enjoy the status of a child of God. Core Training Message / 2012.2.11