With- Word

Philippians 2:13~16 For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. (13)

♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #325 Living for Jesus (#359 in previous version)

God has given His children the important promise that He will be with them until the end of the age. As we hold on to that promise, we will receive the guidance and protection of the Holy Spirit. However, if you do not factually believe or enjoy this fact, you will shake before problems and situations even though you are saved. That is why the core message of the Bible is the Word of promise that God will be with us. Then, how should we enjoy the fact that God is with us when we are alone and no matter what situation we are in?

1. Our eyes must change through the Word

Creator God who is spirit is unseen to our physical eyes, but He is living even now and is with us through the Word. If you believe in this fact and enjoy it, you will restore thanksgiving and joy before problems with people or incidents and will be able to discover true answers. However, the forces of darkness make you lose hold of God’s Word through problems and incidents so that you will not see God’s hidden plan and, instead, be discouraged due to your weakness and give up. At that time, we who believe in the power of the Gospel must be able to see through His Word the blessing that God will fulfill His desire in us.

2. We must be healed by the Word

The Word of God has the power to heal and restore our soul, heart, and physical body. Like the words, “Blessed is the man...and on his law he meditates day and night”,Psalms 1:1~2 we need to set a time to always meditate on the Word and rise to the challenge. If you read the Bible during quiet time and continue deep meditation, you will gain inner strength and experience amazing healing. The Word of God is truly living and active.Hebrews 4:12

3. We must experience the power of the Word

The Word of God itself has power. When we hold on to the covenant of the Word, we can confirm that the Word is realistically fulfilled. In addition, we will see that it comes upon us and our surroundings in power and is realistically fulfilled, according to our time schedule. When David enjoyed his own mystery of meditation of holding firmly on to the Word as he tended his flocks and praised God, he experienced the power of defeating the evil spirit that tormented King Saul.

Forum Topic

Read the Bible holding on to God’s promise that He will be with you. Deeply meditate on the Word God has given to you and praise Him. Then, plan and challenge for your own “day of with” in which you look to God.

New Believer Retreat Lecture 1 / 2013.8.13