♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #213 Take My Life, and Let It Be (#348 in previous version)

There are times when, despite all of our best efforts, we come across difficult environments and situations and grow discouraged. We cannot overcome our surroundings by our own strength. However, the individuals in the Bible overcame their problems without falling into despair, despite their difficult environment. What was the mystery that they possessed that led them to overcome their environment? And how did they cope with their hardships?

1. Three things to wait for

The answer to all problems has already been given to the children of God. For this reason, all the visible problems are the plan of God and they are opportunities for us to receive answers. We just need to wait for Jesus to become the Christ in all of our situations. We just need to wait for the kingdom of God to come upon all the things happening in our lives. Lastly, we just need to wait for the working of the Holy Spirit to arise through all things. Instead of growing impatient or anxious, we just need to pray quietly and ask God for His plan. At that time, we will be able to overcome our surroundings.

2. Three things to find

There is a mystery that we must not lose hold of even if problems or hardships come. First, we just need to hold onto God’s power of creation. When we have assurance of the power that God has granted, we will find the answer of healing in the field which is filled with the forces of darkness. We just need to find God’s works within our problems and the situations that arise. We just need to find the answers that God has prepared. At this time, our difficult circumstances become God’s plan and a blessed opportunity.

3. Three things to conquer

If we enjoy the strength that God gives, we will be able to see the field that we must conquer. First, God will grant financial blessings in order to save the economy of the world. Also, He will lead us to conquer the field of culture that is brimming with the forces of darkness through the Gospel culture. Lastly, He will grant us the power to heal the sick world and those who are suffering. When we enjoy these three things, we will receive the answer of breaking down the forces of darkness and changing the world through the Gospel.

Forum Topic

Though the world and our environment may loom large before our eyes, the life of a child of God has already reached its conclusion within Jesus Christ. Pray and meditate upon the blessings that God has prepared.