02. August. 2019. Friday Prayer Journal
The Skill That Saves the World
1 Samuel 17:48~58 And Saul said to him, “Whose son are you, young man?” And David answered, “I am the son of your servant Jesse the Bethlehemite.”(58)
♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #267 Tis the Promise of God (#201 in the previous version)
[Message Video] https://youtu.be/5Skt-3u8lDk
3.24, 2019. 2nd service: Skill That Saves the Word(1Sa 17:48-58)
Rev. Kwang Su Ryu, Immanuel Church in Korea, www.darak.net, www.rutc.tv/global, www.rutc.tv, www.rutc.com
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David had assurance that the heavenly angels worked to fulfill God’s Word and will; these angels are at work even now. Ever since David was a young boy, he was cognizant of the fact that God gave him an upright heart, skillful hands, and the power of prayer when he accurately held onto His Word. He also experienced firsthand the indwelling, guidance, and works of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, he was able to view all hardships and incidents as God’s guidance. Afterward, David’s skills were utilized to save the entire world.
1. The Stone Within the Covenant
David only possessed one skill and it was throwing stones within the covenant. When David was shepherding, he didn’t lose a single lamb with this skill. Even when the forces of darkness were being bound through his poems and praises, he still practiced throwing these stones. This skill also took down lions and bears as well. Thus, if you accurately hold onto the covenant, God will utilize even a skill as small as throwing stones for His work. You, too, must not lose hold of this covenant.
2. The Stone Within the Evangelism Journey
If you hold onto the covenant within the evangelism journey, no matter how small or trivial your skill may be, God will globalize it. When war broke out and Goliath insulted Israel and God, it actually became an opportunity within the covenant. At that time, the stone David threw demolished Goliath and demoralized the Philistines. Among the many stones, one particular stone was in the hands of David who possessed the covenant. Nobody could have predicted that, yet, it will eventually become your skills, studies, and business.
3. The Stone Within the Missions’ Journey
The missions’ journey will change the culture of the world. If you succeed in moving the world, the name of the Lord will be further exalted. The Philistines and King Saul, who were eventually destroyed, were trapped in the wrong place. On the contrary, David did not receive just mere answers, but changed his small, God-given skill into his greatest talent and was ultimately utilized as God’s tool. This is indeed the answer you will rightfully receive. Therefore, you must enlarge your vessel of faith and prepare for world evangelization through prayer that God is delighted in.
[Prayer of the Evangelist] Dear God, may you bestow spiritual strength upon me; may I also be within the covenant. May my skills and business be within Your hands in order to be absolutely used for world evangelization.
Immanuel Church Sunday Worship 2nd Service / March 24, 2019
[Bible Reading] 2 Corinthians 7
[Gospel Memory Verse] Isaiah 40:8
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.