The answers that we will receive in our lives
Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #545 Down in the Valley Where the Mists of Doubt Arise (#344 in previous version)
Paul followed the path that God has prepared, even in the face of death for the purpose of evangelism and missions. Even Daniel, who was faced with the threat of death, did not pray before God, saying, “God, please save me.” Though he knew that he would inevitably face death, he prayed to God in thanksgiving. Do you sometimes want to give up in the face of crises and suffering? Do you wander because you don’t know which path to take? We just need to receive the important answers in our lives.
1. The things we must see in our lives
In order to receive the guidance of God, we must consider the positive aspects more than the negative aspects. The Early Church members were faced with the crisis of death, but they struggled to receive the guidance of the Holy Spirit and even in crisis, they looked to God. (Acts 13:1~4) Even when the door of evangelism was blocked, they prayed to receive the guidance of the Holy Spirit, not relying on their own thoughts, and the door to Macedonia was opened. (Acts 16:6~10) When faced with choices, we must not weigh the profits or the losses, but instead, look at the situation with width and depth as we take into consideration the heart of God.
2. What we must enjoy in our lives
The children of God must live their lives with the correct faith and thoughts. However, many times, things don’t go the way we want because of the scars in our hearts and the thoughts that we harbor. Even when we meditate on the Word, it is only at that moment. Only when we fix the problem that is most long-standing will we be able to restore our lifestyle that is in disarray. If our lives are not organized, it will be difficult to restore our health, and our dark and pessimistic thoughts will not be changed. Because we cannot change anything by our own strength, we must pray for Jesus Christ to govern over our lives and for us to receive the filling of the Holy Spirit.
3. The things we must have in our lives
No matter how renowned the individual, he cannot solve the problem of sin or Satan. Jesus Christ crumbled down all the powers of darkness and curses. He also solved the problem of sin that people cannot solve. People are weak. As a result, when we face problems or when things don’t go the way we want, it is easy for us to fall into resentment and have unbelief towards God. They live their lives, interpreting the Word of God any way they want, completely having forgotten about God. When we cast aside all of our hidden motives and greed and hold onto the Word of God instead, our lives will be transformed.
-Pray so that no matter what you do, you can stand on the side of God, and that no matter what decision you make, you can work for the benefit of the Gospel. North America Businessperson’s Conference Lecture 1 / 2012.2.29