Prayer and studies
1 Samuel 3:1~9 The Lord called Samuel a third time, and Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, "Here I am; you called me." Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy. (8)
♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #570 While the Lord is My Savior (#453 in previous version)
Before your studies, you must achieve the mystery of prayer. Due to the fact that prayer is a spiritual science, you will enjoy answers as much as you pray. However, the greatest misconception is thinking that answers will not be received despite praying. Prayer answers may arrive right away, or it can take time as it arrives in a more precise time schedule. The absolute truth is that God being with us in itself is the greatest answer. If you are able to enjoy being with God in your life, God will inevitably pour His answers upon you. Then, how can you enjoy the blessings of studies in the depth of prayer?
1. Strength that transcends worldly wisdom
Prayer transcends worldly wisdom. Joseph had no problem as a slave or governor because he was able to enjoy being with God. During difficult times, Moses held on to the power of prayer that surpassed all worldly wisdom. When Samuel discerned God’s calling as the covenant, he began to receive answers. Elisha was capable of holding on to the covenant of being with God and praying in the midst of crucial times, achieving true peace. During the peak of hardships, Isaiah prayed and revived the age holding on to the restored covenant of the Remnant. . Finally, Paul asked Timothy to be strong inside the grace that is in Christ Jesus. This must become the covenant that we do not lose hold of.
2. Solomon who possessed the knowledge to save the age
Solomon, one of the greatest intellectuals, offered a thousand burnt sacrifices to God. As he offered the thousand burnt offerings to God, he pursued to gain knowledge rather than prosperity. At that moment, God granted him the wisdom that surpassed the world. His wisdom was far greater than that of the philosophers and Egypt combined. This is the power that is revealed when one with the Gospel prays. When we pray holding on to the Gospel, God answers us with the authority and knowledge to change the age.
3. Studies inside the filling of the Holy Spirit
If you are able to study inside the filling of the Holy Spirit, works to save the world will begin to arise. David was filled with the Spirit of God. Also, Paul held on to the mystery of Christ and enjoyed the fulfillment of the Holy Spirit to the extent to which he considered everything else rubbish. From that moment, Paul’s knowledge became the answer to change the world. We must remember that despite succeeding in life, spiritual problems continue to come; therefore it is necessary to grasp the importance of prayer. Individuals with this mystery become the top elites.
- Studying is not a simple task. However, we are God’s children who will save the world, Remnants, and the main figures of the 21st century. Discover the mystery of studying with a delighted heart as you hold on to the covenant.
Remnant Study of Evangelism Lecture 230 / 2010.6.5