April 29 Fri
The Main Church for the Mizpah Movement
1 Samuel 7:1~14│Then Samuel said, “Gather all Israel at Mizpah, and I will pray to the Lord for you.” (5)
Hymn #335 I Have Found a Deep Peace (Unified Hymn 335)
[Message Video]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxqV6KyF9jo&list=PLOCBKggOTU7yqOj4BUIgI_1Yx-MldYCO-&index=2
The history of the Israelites was the journey of hardship itself. The Israelites were slaves to Egypt, were taken captive to Babylon, and were colonized by Rome. The reason why they suffered for such a long time was because they incorrectly understood the Gospel. Likewise, if you misunderstand the Gospel and are unable to see spiritual facts, you’ll have no choice but to suffer forever. However, Samuel was different. Through one person, Samuel, God saved the nation of Israel. What was the reason?
1. The Church That Relays the True Gospel
Samuel, who accurately saw the disasters of the age and the rulers of darkness, confessed that the struggle must be against Satan, not against flesh and blood. This means that the Philistines who tormented the Israelites weren’t the problem. However, Satan made the situation unstable and caused division from behind. It was the believers and churches that couldn’t see this fact. They were the true problems. God heard Samuel’s correct confession and saved the Israelites who were in danger. Likewise, churches and believers must accurately diagnose problems and become the main figures of the Mizpah movement who look solely to the Lord.
2. Begin Prayer after Realizing Your Mistakes and the Mistakes of the Church
Centered on Samuel, the Israelites gathered at Mizpah and began praying. Likewise, if those who know the covenant gather, then that’s the Mizpah movement. Because Satan knows and fears the power of Christ the most, if it isn’t the true Gospel, he will attach and cause division and wars. However, if you’re armed with the genuine covenant, you don’t have anything to fear.
Therefore, just as wars ceased and peace came upon Israel during Samuel’s lifetime, you, too, will receive the answer of the conqueror.
Dear God, in all fields that You’ve entrusted to me, may I become the main figure of the Mizpah movement. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
* What Small Practice Must You Do for the Sake of the Mizpah Movement?
1. Ask God what the covenant of the true Gospel is.
2. Examine the covenant and hold onto it accurately.
3. Don’t be deceived by crises and conflicts; instead, know that Satan exists and bind him.
4. Break down the forces of darkness that seize politicians; politics; the economy; and culture and begin praying for the nation.
5. Pray that your church will become the main figure of the Mizpah movement, which relies on the power of the blood of the Cross and look only to the Lord.