SEPTEMBER 24 Sat.

The Remnant's Preparation in Advance

Daniel 1:8-9 / But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. (8)

Hymn #546 Standing on the Promises (Unified Hymn 399)

You must prepare a system of prayer that moves the throne. If it's made during your Remnant years, you'll absolutely have success. Also, as you do what's necessary, you can discover the method of concentrating on God. In doing so, a spiritual masterpiece will be made. It may be difficult at first, but a joyful time of receiving strength will be made. As a result, your studies and occupation will become connected. Then, "only"; "uniqueness" will come; and "re-creation" will arise. If Remnants prepare this system of prayer, they'll be okay even if problems come. In the end, they'll be able to see three points.

1. You'll Come to Know That You've Been Chosen by God
Because you know why God has sent you here, you're able to resolve. That's why answers are bound to come. Daniel, his three friends, and Esther received those answers.

2. What Was the Reason for Not Being Afraid of Crises?
Even though the temple had been destroyed and the king was taken as a captive, God called Daniel to the palace. Like so, when problems come, don't be afraid; instead, look at the past; present; and future simultaneously. In doing so, the right answer will come before the answer, and everything will become an opportunity.

3. Opportunities May Come in a Difficult Way
King Nebuchadnezzar built an enormous idol and made people bow down to it. (Daniel 3:8-24) That seemed like a difficulty, but it became an opportunity. Because Daniel succeeded, other politicians slandered him and wanted to get rid of him. (Daniel 6:10-22) However, that became an opportunity as well. For Haman, who thought that killing others was the way for him to survive, he was completely broken down in the end because of Esther. (Esther 4:1-16) As you can surmise, there's something better hidden behind problems. Although there are especially unhappy people, if they don't fall into those problems, they'll be fine because God's special plan exists. Fundamentally speaking, what you're thinking about right now will become your destiny.

You need eyes to see all incidents. You must be able to see the facts that are beyond reality and the truth behind it. Furthermore, you must see the spiritual facts and God's will. For Remnants, it's okay even if problems come on the paths that they're on. Because what to come rightfully came, if Remnants embrace and transcend everything that happens, the answer of absoluteness which is God's power will come.

Dear God, thank you for giving opportunities to Remnants. May I receive answers in advance so that I can hold onto this covenant and be prepared. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray. Amen.