The experience of the evangelist

John 14:1~6 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” (1)

♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #365 Are You Weary (#484 in previous version)

As of late, the number of churches and believers are rapidly reducing and difficult situations are continually arising. Believers who have a hard time meeting a correct church and pastor are wavering because they are unable to solve the problems they are faced with. As we live in these times, Jesus firmly tells us, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” After confirming these words, what is the challenge that we must begin?

1. There are things we must discard

If you are a child of God, there are things you must discard first and foremost. You must discard worries, fears, severe legalism, and wavering thoughts, which are temptations of unbelief from Satan. These are simply frightening shells of physical things that drive us away from the spiritual things. If you are faced with a problem, you will experience the blessing of turning it into an opportunity as long as you find the accurate answer from the Word of God. If you have conflicts with people, just entrust everything to God with the absolute faith that God accurately knows your situation and pray to see God’s plan for the other person.

2. There are things we must wait for

Most people wait and give up right before something is completed. God tells us to wait. This means that His works and blessings are surely prepared, and for this reason, we must discover this first and then begin. If God’s answer does not come, then you do not have to move forward. If you are faced with conflicts as you are waiting, just concede. If persecutions come, just believe that God’s great plan will be fulfilled and wait. If difficult situations come to you due to your powerlessness, then experience the deep prayer of asking for God’s power. Praying to God is the best time of waiting.

3. There are things we must challenge towards

When you wait in the midst of prayer, you will discover God’s will. If we do not get deceived by physical success or the illusion of failure and discard the snare that is holding us back, and instead, hold on to the covenant and wait in prayer, we will discover God’s absolute will, namely, the heavenly mandate. You must challenge towards this answer, and if you have already received this answer, you must challenge towards living the life of a witness who glorifies Jesus Christ.Acts 3:13

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What is the answer I am waiting for in the midst of prayer? What is God’s heavenly mandate for me? Within the answer to these questions, let’s find God’s will that will change us and the church.