AUGUST 10 Wed.

The Start of True Blessings

Matthew 5:1~12 / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (12)

Hymn #28 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

[Message Video]
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Most people who pray and receive the Word are losing hold of answers that are arising now. The very first work that Jesus did was to defeat Satan. At that time, the angels of the Lord came and attended to Him. Also, the disciples were called "fishers of men" (Matthew 4:19) and were given the message of the Sermon on the Mount. Here, the important point isn't answers, but your spiritual state. However, most people believe that blessings are equivalent to living a long life, good health, material wealth, honor, or the posterity. Furthermore, powerful nations regard Genesis 3, 6, and 11 as blessings. They think that idol worship will bring great answers. Ultimately, they themselves and their posterity will perish. They'll also start wars and face destruction because of their actions.

1. You Must Know What Incorrect Blessings Are
Rome colonized Israel and raised Herod, a weak tetrarch, as king. However, it wasn't a blessing to bribe Rome to become king, to build the Herod temple, make a seat for himself, and succeed. A religious life that was completely without the Gospel wasn't a blessing. Since he didn't know evangelism and missions, disasters awaited. Eventually, in AD 70, the Israelites were completely destroyed and became a wandering people. Within church problems, if you hold onto God's answers; renewal; and opportunities, your spiritual state will change. In the end, the Triune God will work upon you, and the "9 Blessings of the Throne" will arise.

2. You Must Know What True Blessings Are
Blessed are the poor, the mourners, the meek, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, those who are merciful to others, those who are pure in heart and peacemakers, and those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness. It's stated that Heaven is theirs.

3. You Must Know That Heaven Is Yours
If the Beatitudes can be summarized, it would be "For theirs is the kingdom of heaven," (Matthew 5:10) and "Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven." (Matthew 5:12) In other words, the spiritual vessel to receive true blessings will be prepared. Afterward, your "spiritual state" and "your spiritual vessel" will come as answers. If you possess these two vital points, the Triune God and the blessings of the throne will be established upon you, your occupation, and your church when you give worship.

You are the light and salt of the world. (Matthew 5:13-16) The Word, "not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen will by any means disappear," will be fulfilled. (Matthew 5:17-18) When this prayer and these blessings become your imprints; roots; and nature, continuous works will arise.

Dear God, may I receive the answers to save "My 24 Hours, Church 24 Hours, and Field 24 Hours." Please guide me into a year of completely new grace. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray. Amen.