Experiencing the power of God

Psalm 103:20~22 Praise the Lord, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word. Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will. Praise the Lord, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the Lord, my soul.

♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #205 Tell Me the Old, Old Story (#236 in previous version)
David knew the plan of God since he was young and was a person of God who held onto the covenant. When David was in the sheep pens, he continually communicated with God through prayer and gained spiritual strength. Before going out into the world, you must restore the strength David enjoyed in the sheep pens. When you trust in the Word of God alone, you will not shake because of the hardships of the world. How did David enjoy the power of God?


1. You must change yourself with the Word
The content that is imprinted in your heart and mind influence your thoughts and actions. It is difficult to change what is imprinted in your heart and mind with just about anything. The unique answer to change what is imprinted in you is the Word of God. When we submerge our hearts in the Word of God there is something new that is imprinted in our hearts. This is because the Word has living power. The best way to change myself is to always confirm the Word of God, meditate on the Word and hold it inside my heart and mind.


2. You will gain the spiritual strength to overcome the world
God gave David spiritual strength and David believed that God was with him through the Holy Spirit. Therefore, David was not intimidated before Goliath, and did not fall into despair before the crisis of death. Even if you just grab hold of the Word, God sends His angels and fulfills His Word. Also, when you pray following the will of God, He sends His army of angels and works where the children of God are. If you realize this spiritual truth, you gain the spiritual strength to overcome the world. David possessed this strength.


3. Gain the unique strength to heal the world
When David went out into the world, he faced countless hardships. King Saul tried to kill David, and many people were envious of him and attacked him. However, David never grumbled or disbelieved about other people. Even in the crisis of death, he confessed, “The Lord is my Shepherd.” Ultimately, David was raised as king, prepared the temple that would house the Ark of the Covenant, and received the answers to heal the nation of Israel and the world.

Forum Topic
The power of God is almighty. When we meditate deeply upon the Word, the Word of God is fulfilled through us. What Word am I meditating upon today? What Word moves my heart?
Immanuel Church Sunday Worship 1st Service / 2013.3.24