AUGUST 25 Thurs.

The Way of Destruction and the Way of Life

Matthew 7:13~14 / “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”

Hymn #521 Strait Is the Gate to Salvation (Unified Hymn 253)

[Message Video]
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In the ages of diseases and religions, you must be able to resolve everything through worship. Because Satan cannot change salvation through his final method, he makes you fail in worship. (Matthew 4:1-12) Also, Satan's 12 strategies seem so appealing, you might easily follow them. Furthermore, if you're ignorant of worship and prayer, you'll be led to the path of destruction where you'll solely follow your thoughts, opinions, and positions. However, correct worship and prayer are enjoying the light of creation; God's image; God's "breath of life"; the Triune God who is the Master of the throne; the "9 Powers of the Throne"; the Three Feasts and the "3 Ages"; and the throne of the future.

1. The Narrow Path Is the "Path of the Cross"
Even though Joseph walked the path of Genesis 3:15 and hardships, he didn't think of them as tribulations. For Moses, the "path of the cross" and the "blood covenant" of Exodus 3:18 weren't the paths of hardship either. Moreover, Daniel, his three friends, and Esther who understood the Word of Isaiah 7:14, also chose the "path of the cross."

2. The Path That's Narrow and Difficult Is the "Path of Hardships"
When Jesus was crucified, every one fled. However, those who knew worship and the Gospel remained. In the end, they saved the world. That was the path that the Jewish people and Rome persecuted. Right now, for you, that "path of hardships" doesn't exist. All you have to do is just enjoy.

3. However, Those Paths Are the "Paths of Restoration"
These paths were promised by Jesus after He had resurrected. (Matthew 28:16-20) Even if you enjoy "when the day of Pentecost came," the works that had arose in Mark's upper room regarding the "70 Fields," "70 Regions," and "70 Nations" will take place in exactly the same way. That was why, in order to save the posterity and Rome, Paul went into the synagogues and restored them.

True answers to prayers come after your spiritual background is made. The 7 Remnants of the Bible, the figures of Hebrews 11, and the people who were with Paul received answers that no one could block. Even one's age doesn't matter. If you lose hold of worship, you'll lose hold of everything. However, if you enjoy the blessing of worship, you'll be led according to God's guidance.

Dear God, may all the members of the Darakbang Mark's Upper Room organization restore worship and prayer. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray. Amen.