The mystery of receiving blessings in your life
Philippians 4:4~7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (6~7)
♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #524 Come to the Savior, Make No Delay (#313 in previous version)
We must first receive life’s blessings. What you must remember is to have high ideals, but keep your heart humble. If you have low ideals and your heart is arrogant, you cannot receive important answers. The way to receive life’s blessings is to make today the best day. How can we do this?
1. Many young people are wasting much of their time.
If you manage your time wisely, you can receive answers for your entire life. Using time wisely is how to make today into the best day. If you look at Jewish people who wield a lot of influence or the elite, you will see that they use their time wisely. Everyone has a set amount of 24 hours in a day. The seven Remnants. in the Bible spent their time wisely. Using your time wisely is how you can truly make today the best day.
2. Many people have trouble coping with small problems.
If you turn your small troubles into joys, you will be victorious. The seven Remnants, the Early Church, and the heroes of Hebrews 11 were not discouraged when faced with challenges, both big and small. They all sought God’s blessings and were victorious. We must make today the best day in order for us to enjoy this blessing, and the method is through prayer. Because there is no limit to the power of prayer, you can do anything through prayer, and anything can be made into an opportunity to receive answers to prayer.
3. Many people live according to their desires.
When you pray, you can receive strength. When you receive an answer to prayer, you will experience joy. If you receive more answers, you are able to be more tolerant of all people and be thankful for everything. Moreover, the peace of God which transcends all things will guard our hearts. Because God’s time schedule is in His hands, you must make today the best day. God’s time schedule for you will certainly come. Because of this truth, if you hold on to God’s message rather than your thoughts and pray, you will be victorious.
-In your life today, hold on to God’s message and pray, have correct thoughts, and examine your schedule in order to find God’s greatest blessing. You will then be victorious.
Remnant Study of Evangelism Lecture 226 / 2010.5.1