♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #36 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name (#36 in previous version)

After Jesus resurrected, He took His disciples to the Mount of Olives and for forty days He spoke about the kingdom of God. Because the world is full of the forces of darkness, He spoke about the mystery to solve this problem through the kingdom of God. There is no other way to win over the world. Only by the power of the Holy Spirit that God promised can the world be won. How can we experience the power that God gives us to win over the world through prayer?

1. Fundamental power

When we meditate deeply on the Word, we are able to see the entire Bible, the Word, prayer and evangelism. With the fundamental power that God has given us, we can easily overcome the world. David realized the mystery of the Ark of the Covenant, and through Moses who enjoyed the mystery of the blood of the lamb, God guided the Israelites out of the hands of a superpower nation. Prayer is the mystery to enjoying this fundamental power and the way to experience God’s guidance.

2. The power to save the age

When we receive God’s power, we are able to see history with spiritual eyes and we are able to receive the answers of the kingdom of God. Also, we hold onto God’s plan which changes the age and history. When Moses held onto the covenant of the Passover, the mighty nation of Egypt crumbled. When just a handful of people realized the covenant, the lives of those who were captives, living as subjects, turned into blessings. Like this, God gives power to change the age to those who pray.

3. The power to save the future

Many people are fearful and worried about the future because they do not know what the future holds. As God’s children, the future is guaranteed. When we pray and give everything to God, we are able to see the future and the blessings God has prepared as well as our entire lives. Then wherever we go, the blessing of Jesus Christ will come upon us, and we will receive answers in our studies and workplaces. Also, wherever I am, the kingdom of God will come upon me, and the Holy Spirit will begin to work in all of my meetings. This is the power of God that appears when we pray.

Forum Topic

God is fulfilling the miracle of changing the age through me as I enjoy the mystery of prayer. If so, what is the prayer that I must not lose hold of?

Core Training Message / 2013.4.13