God’s method of guiding me

Acts 13:1~4 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” So after they had fasted and prayed, they place their hands on them and sent them off. (2~3)

♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #312 If Thou but Suffer God to Guide 
Thee (#341 in previous version)

In order to enter into God’s method of blessings, you must understand the three backgrounds. First, the time of hardship and persecution is the most blessed time. If you wait without making a wrong decision, the best plan of God and answers will be prepared for you. Second, the Israelites who did not realize evangelism and missions were colonized or captured as slaves and scattered, but through this, they explained the Gospel. The people of God must understand the blessing of missions. Third, prior to ministry, it is important to receive guidance of the Holy Spirit and bind the spiritual darkness first. Correctly understanding the Gospel and spiritual background is the correct beginning to your walk of faith. In order to be guided by God’s method, what must we hold on to?

1. God’s method

The Word is fulfilled and prayers are answered. This is the covenant that the children of God in each age come to taste rightfully and necessarily. What is the method of God that guides us in this way? It is “meditation of the Word,” “the authority of Jesus’ name,” and “the power of the Holy Spirit.” The life of syncing your direction with God’s through the Word in the morning, at night, and throughout the day in every passing moment is most important. Although spiritual battles that are unseen are intense, we can use the authority of the name of Jesus Christ and this fight has already been won. Inside the insight and guidance that our Father has promised, we can stand in the place of true victory, conquest, and success. This grace of God has been given to all who believe in Him. This is the Gospel that I, a child of God, must absolutely enjoy.

2. The illusion and the reality

Do not be taken aback by the many problems and difficulties in reality and see the real image. If you become exhausted, shake, crumble, and cannot overcome your unbelief and the limitations of your emotions, you will be deceived by the false image and illusions. Look carefully at the reality and circumstances, and break down the forces of darkness working in the background. The message of the cross that we are holding on to is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. You need the strength to hold on to the Gospel and in front of God and in front of the Word, you must focus on the field that needs the Gospel. The strength of focusing on the Word, prayer, and evangelism will be revealed as the power of the Gospel in your field.


Forum Topic

Are you devoting your time to God who is your Lord during the morning as you begin your day and at night before you go to bed? Are you straining your ears to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit who guides you all day long? May this be a day for you to restore the life of focusing your heart, thoughts, and time on God.

Immanuel Church Sunday Worship 1st Service / 2013.8.11