♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #390 He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought (#444 in previous version)

In the Bible, there are many miracles that were fulfilled by the power of God. Among them is an instance of a reverse miracle. In other words, believers who held onto the covenant faced “failure” while those who did not believe in God achieved “success.” How did these impossible things happen within the church and for the believers? If you look closely with the eyes of the Gospel, you can see the hidden plan of God. What is the significance of these reverse miracles?

1. Unbeliever’s victory

Countries such as Assyria, Philistia, Babylon, and Egypt were all superpower nations surrounding Israel and greatly influenced the world despite not having the Gospel. When the Israelites lost hold of the Gospel, these superpower nations invaded Israel and captured its people. On the surface it may have seemed as if the unbelievers were victorious; however, realistically, that time was an opportunity for the Israelites to restore the Gospel. Do not feel discouraged and resentful in the face of the success of unbelievers, but discover the plan of God.

2. Persecution faced by the Gospel movement

When the Gospel movement began, numerous individuals persecuted and accused those who held onto the Gospel. The believers of the Early Church received persecution for many years and Rev. Chu, Gi-chul was martyred for sharing the Gospel in Korea. However, God reversed the positions of the powerful Jews and the lacking Early Church. When the Gospel gradually disappeared in the Middle Ages, the Religious Reformation began through those with the Gospel and the age was consequently changed. Within God’s plan, the persecution faced by those who do the Gospel movement is a door for answers.

3. An age without evangelists

In the Bible, there appears an age without any evangelists to share the Gospel. When the covenant stopped being relayed, God began to use the few individuals who held onto the Gospel. A nation and age without the Gospel is bound to fail. During these times, God blessed the future generation who risked their lives for the Gospel. Difficulties and conflicts are God’s plan to raise the Remnants ̊. No matter how difficult reality may be, God provides renewed strength for those who remain with the Gospel and fulfills His plan.

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Pray that through you, the reverse miracles may be changed and God’s miracles may be manifested.