In order to enjoy God’s blessings
John 14:1~27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (27)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #348 Up, and Fight Against the Devil (#388 in previous version)
How do I spend the 24-hours of my day? There are people who do what they need to do diligently, and there are people who cannot get rid of their lazy habits. Our lives change according to what we fill it with and how we spend our time. What are the blessings that we must enjoy in our lives 24-hours a day?
1. We must be able to see the spiritual blessings (Joel 2:28)
The more the entertainment culture develops, there are many people who cannot utilize their free time and spend it uselessly. Some people cannot discern worldly culture and break down their lives with games, lust, drugs, drinking, and gambling. Rather, you are shunned and neglected if you do not accept the culture. To come out of this problem, you must understand Satan’s strategy and see the spiritual blessings God has given.
2. You must receive the guidance of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 12:28)
No matter how great our knowledge, thinking, power may be, it cannot be greater than the power of God. However, we depend on people and doubt the blessings God has given us as we say that we are children of God. If we do not change our thinking, we will be deceived by the forces of darkness and suffering will come. God who knows our weaknesses and powerlessness tells us to receive the guidance of the Holy Spirit in order to refrain from being deceived by Satan.
3. You must utilize your blessings and authority for the forces of darkness to be broken (Acts 3:1~12)
Unbelief makes us stay in the state that we used to be in before being saved and it also makes us resent God. If you repeatedly fall into resentment even after receiving salvation, you will be deceived by spiritual problems and will be unable to distinguish between God’s blessings. Satan desires and uses all tactics for you to be ignorant of the Gospel, to live a religious life, and to be unable to enjoy the blessings of the Gospel. When you enjoy the identity as a child of God and use your blessings and authority, the forces of darkness are broken down. Nothing is more regretful than not using and neglecting the blessings and authority that you have already received.
- God’s plan and blessings are inside of all things. Pray until you realize what God’s blessing is. Go into prayer in order to receive the filling of the Holy Spirit that God has promised today. Core Training Message / 2012.03.10