Heal me and give me life!
John 20:21~23 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” (21~22)
♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #458 Tho’ Your Heart May be Heavy (#513 in previous version)
Our brain is connected to our heart and thoughts. Because our brains are like computers, when we think good thoughts, good things are produced, and when we think negative thoughts, negative things are produced. If we plant faith and the Gospel in our hearts and thoughts, the fruit of those things are produced. From this point on, throw away your incorrect past and take in only the Gospel and evangelism to create a new self.
1. Works that will save me
Because Joseph did not hold on to the negative treatment he suffered at his brother’s hands, and instead held on to God’s plan, he was able to receive great spiritual strength. One day we will face an event that reveals what is in our hearts. If your heart is poisonous, then a time will come when you will be destroyed by it. If you hold on to the message, a time will come when you are victorious. That is why our heart and thoughts are important. Instead of harboring unbelief, resentment, and scars, you must have faith and thanksgiving. Our unbelief and resentment can lead to mental illness and depression. Therefore, we must renew ourselves with faith. This is the path to saving ourselves.
2. The person who is caught in religion and idolatry
We must save people who are caught in religion and idolatry. Because they do not have the Gospel, the more they are caught in their problems, the more likely it is that they will face great hardship in the future. This is why you must spend time communicating with God. Thoughts that are embedded in a person do not go away, but instead produce fruits; for this reason, you must be submerged in God’s Word. When the poison of unbelief leaves a person, they can then heal. After removing all the poison, plant joy, the Word, and faith. On top of doing this, if you exercise, you will revive your physical body.
3. Future generations
The most important thing is our future generations. We must help our future generations possess strength and be victorious. We must plant hope and blessings in our future generations, and we must make sure that they overflow with God’s Word. If we can abstain from physical things for the sake of receiving spiritual blessings, spiritual aspects will become developed. It is important for us to enjoy God’s kingdom in us personally and in our fields.
-Pray for spiritual strength so that you can overcome your lethargy and your limitations in order to save yourself and others. Pray that the Holy Spirit would work in your heart and thoughts.
Chicago Conference Lecture 1 / 2010.5.10