Paul’s praise
Ephesians 1:1~14 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. (3~6)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #31 Joyful Song
If we want to receive prayer answers and gain the strength to praise God, we must always remember the Triune God. If we properly enjoy the Triune God, we receive prayer answers. If we receive prayer answers, naturally, confessions of praise come out. On the opposite side, if we do not have the strength of prayer, it is not that we become strange all of a sudden, but the first thing that happens is that we lose our strength. If we lose our strength, spiritual strength will also disappear. Today, we must restore the correct praise.
1. God the Father
We cannot see God the Father with our eyes and He is always working through the Word. Therefore, we must correctly grab hold of the Word. God created all creation through the Word. The Word is God, and the Word is living and active. When we grab hold of this Word, God works through the blessing of the throne. When we receive the Word, God considers us righteous. God sends His angels and executes His Word. So, if we gain strength because of the Word, we can do all things.
2. God the Son
God solved all problems by sending Christ, and God fulfilled the Word He covenanted to us. Children of God pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Through the name of Jesus Christ, you can bind all of Satan and the authorities of darkness. Through the name of Jesus Christ, you can move all things. In addition, God chose us before creation in Christ and made us His children. He sent Christ, and gave us grace so we would not be destroyed. Also, He set us free from all sin, forgave us of our sins, and made us into His inheritance. Starting today, find and enjoy all the blessings inside of Christ.
3. God the Spirit
We are children of God who have received the seal of the promised Holy Spirit. It is said that those who are of the flesh are like young children. Therefore, those of the flesh cannot receive answers. When we become those of the Spirit, not those of the flesh, we can receive the tremendous power of the Holy Spirit. If children of God who have been sealed by the Holy Spirit begin scheduled prayer for the filling of the Holy Spirit, God the Holy Spirit works with great power.
- If I correctly know and enjoy the blessing of the Triune God in the field, I can receive great answers, like Paul. Deeply meditate upon the mystery of the Triune God and make it my own.
Immanuel Church Sunday Worship 2nd Service / 2010.9.26