SEPTEMBER 01 Thurs.

Limited Concentration

Acts 1:3 / After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.

Hymn #364 Sweet Hour of Prayer (Unified Hymn 482)

The Early Church faced a crisis. For 40 days, Jesus explained the works pertaining to God's Kingdom and made His disciples have "limited concentration." (Acts 1:3) The 7 Remnants, those who helped them, and the leaders who taught them had "limited concentration" on one aspect. As a result, they transformed the world and blocked crises. "Limited concentration" means fully concentrating on Calvary, the Mt. of Olives, and Mark's upper room.

1. Limited Concentration That Edits "Only"
When you concentrate on editing "only," three points will appear. First, you'll discover "absoluteness." (Absolute Sovereignty, Absolute Plan, Absolute Covenant, Absolute Journey, and Absolute Goal) The mystery of tremendous concentration comes from this. Through it, deep prayer; deep time; and the three prayers of 24-hour rhythm will emerge. By doing so, the method of "only" will follow as well. The blessings of the throne and Genesis 1:27 and the blessings of transcending time and space and Genesis 2:7 will connect with the 237 light and the life force of Hebrews 4:12.

2. Limited Concentration That Plans "Uniqueness"
"Uniqueness" means the "works pertaining to God's Kingdom." This was planned night and day for 40 days. In addition, it was designed for 10 days until the "answer of God's Kingdom" came upon Mark's upper room. Finally, the disciples concentrated on the "fulfillment of God's Kingdom." (Acts 2:1-13, 13:1-4, 19:1-10) As you do "24" with this, you're waiting for "25." In doing so, you'll leave behind "Eternity."

3. Limited Concentration That Designs "Re-Creation"
Peter and John looked “straight" at the lame man and raised him by calling on the "name of Jesus Christ." (Acts 3:1-12) When the people of Samaria heard the Word of the Gospel with "one heart," their sicknesses related to demon possession were cured. (Acts 8:4-8) For Paul and his team, they concentrated before going out to the missions' field. Acts 13:1-4 There, shamans (Acts 13:5-12) demon-possessed fortune tellers, (Acts 16:16-18) and those who were diseased due to idolatry (Acts 19:8-20) were healed. In other words, “re-creation" that never existed before was designed in the field.

When you have complete limited concentration on Calvary; the Mt. of Olives; and Mark's upper room, the power of the throne will come upon you; the works that transcend time and space will be come upon your business; and the light will be established so that missions will take place in the 237 nations. In conclusion, God will bring everything to the church and business.

Dear God, please work through Calvary, the Mt. of Olives, and Mark's upper room. May I see Your works by concentrating on the most important aspects. As I now begin, help me to save the church; many believers; and the businesspeople and church officers who'll save the posterity. In order not to be deceived by peoples' words, please work through Your Holy Spirit. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray. Amen.