OCTOBER 27 Thurs.

The Church That Saves the Field

Matthew 9:1~8 / Some men brought to him a paralytic, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven." (2)

Hymn #471 Heal Me Now, My Savior (Unified Hymn 528)

You cannot miss out on God's opportunity because of people. Those who have worldly external success and churchgoers without the Gospel ignore those who are powerless and sick. That's how the teachers of the law and the Pharisees were. However, Jesus saw the faith of those who were sick and healed them. At this point, there are some factors that you must be cautious of. In Matthew 8:34, Jesus healed a man who was demon-possessed, but the people from that region of Gadarenes pleaded with Him to leave. Since then, there haven't been any records of the Gospel being proclaimed there or the region even surviving. On the other hand, people from Capernaum brought a paralytic to Jesus. (Matthew 9:2) For those who hold onto the covenant of Christ in faith, Jesus will take responsibility over them to the end.

1. When the Blessing and Power of the Throne Were Established, Healing Arose
"When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, ‘Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.’” (Matthew 9:2) This means that all darkness, curses, and the background of Hell have disappeared, and the blessing and the power of the throne have been established. Also, along with the power of the throne, the "function of the throne" has come, and healing has taken place. “Get up, take your mat and go home." (Matthew 9:6) This was the "mission of the throne" that was given. From the moment when you truly meet Christ, it'll be the end.

2. Until You're Free from All Darkness and the Throne Is Established, God Will Take Responsibility over You
"Get up, take your mat and go home." (Matthew 9:6) This meant that Jesus had completely healed him. Moreover, because Jesus had given authority, it meant to go with that authority. More importantly, the roots of that person who didn't know Christ and was seized by spiritual problems; darkness; and Satan were healed.

3. When You Believe in the Covenant, Christ Will Establish the Throne in Your Home and Field
"Go home." (Matthew 9:6) This meant to go home and testify. Christ not only gave him status and authority, He told that person to go as a witness.

Until you experience Christ, clearly see the future; have the "24," "25," and “Eternity” in your hands; see the blessing of the throne; and until world evangelization takes place, don't ever give up.

[Covenantal Prayer] Dear God, thank you for saving me. May this grace be testified to all nations; to those who are in difficulties; and to the places where the people of the world don't go. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray. Amen.