December 19 Thurs.

Hold Onto the Word and Pray

James 5:13-18 / Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. (17)

Hymn #285 O Happy Day, that Fixed My Choice (Unified Hymn 209)

[Message Video]
https://youtu.be/PvCPhn9pJCI?list=PLOCBKggOTU7yqOj4BUIgI_1Yx-MldYCO-

Your state is very important. The most important aspect is to be able to see God’s condition rather than your condition. Through Satan’s 12 strategies, mankind has fallen into traps, frames, and snares. Therefore, God sent Christ to unconditionally save mankind. Unfortunately, because the Jewish people and the Catholics were unable to understand these words, they were unable to understand the “Original Sin” either. God raised the 7 Remnants who didn’t have their own conditions in the age of 7 disasters. Paul confessed that he had been crucified together with Christ and now is a new creation. (Acts 9:1-15, Galatians 2:20, & 2 Corinthians 5:17) Because many people consider themselves as the masters of their lives, they are easy targets for Satan. Once Christ becomes the Lord and master of your life, prayer that has authority and power takes place.

1. The Prayer that Brings Answers
When you pray God mobilizes His angels and carries out His work. (Acts 12:5-8, 9-25) When you seek according to God’s Will, God will carry out everything. 1 John 5:14 Because the Holy Spirit dwells in you, (1 John 3:20-24) simply hold onto the Word properly. (John 15:7) When those who know God’s Will gather and pray, answers will ensue. (Matthew 18:18-20) Even Jesus emphasized a parable about the wicked judge. (Luke 18:18-20) You too can receive the answers Elijah received. (James 5:13-18)

2. The Content of Answers
The works of Exodus, which seemed impossible, arose. Through Elijah, the forces of darkness were broken down on Mount Carmel, disasters were averted, and rain came because of this great event. Through Elisha, “The Dothan Movement” arose and through Daniel, it was testified in Babylon. Even the dead came back to life through Peter.

3. The Person Who Receives Answers
Those who received answers received the covenant from Mt. Calvary and were commissioned from Mt. of Olives. They didn’t have other reasons. (Acts 1:14) Peter proclaimed Jesus Christ of Nazareth to the lame man. (Acts 3:1-12) God rewards those who seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6) What’s even more crucial is the spiritual worship in the field. (Hebrews 12:1-3) God gives all answers to this Gospel. (1 Corinthians 15:58) Those who know Christ and love one another have fulfilled His commandment. (1 John 3:22-24) He told you to receive the filling of the Holy Spirit. (Ephesians 5:18)

Those who receive answers to prayer don’t calculate but restore their relationship with God. It’s the relationship of those who hold onto the watchman’s bartizan, journey, and guideposts that Jesus gave.

Dear God, may I accurately hold onto the Word and pray. As I know the bartizan of the watchman given by Jesus, may I embark on the journey given by Christ. May Your Kingdom be established wherever I go. In Jesus Christ’s name, I pray. Amen.