24, February, 2023, Friday.
The Garden of Eden Incident Genesis 3 and My 24 Hours(Genesis 3:4~5, 3:15, & Galatians 2:20)
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me(Galatians 2:20).
Hymn #539 Go, Carry Thy Burden to Jesus(Unified Hymn 483)
In the Garden of Eden, after the event of Genesis 3 occurred, problems came. That's why when Israel didn't know what Genesis 3 was, all its neighboring nations became obstacles. However, when it finally realized Genesis 3, everything became a path for missions. Genesis 3 was the event when man was tempted by Satan, and as a result, separated from God. From that point on, man's physical eyes became brighter and his spiritual eyes darkened. Starting now, you have to save three aspects. First, you must restore God's image(Genesis 1:27). Second, because God has breathed into you the "breath of life” to save your spirit, you must never lose hold of that. Prayer and the Word revive this "breath of life."(Genesis 2:7) Third, you must restore the blessings of the Garden of Eden(Genesis 2:1~18). However, doing something greater than that exists. You must restore the blessing of God being with you.
1. Satan
Satan's goal is to turn man away from God. This is called "Original Sin." That's why man has fallen into disasters, live within the background of Hell, then later, have no choice but to go there. However, as long as you have God's image; the "breath of life"; and the blessings of Eden, then even if you find yourself in a helllike situation like Joseph, it'll be fine. In the end, everything will become doors to missions.
2. Christ
God sent Christ to solve the Genesis 3 problem. (Genesis 3:15) For you, who were separated from Him, God sent the true Prophet who allowed you to meet Him again. He sent the true Priest who overcame disasters and the true King who defeated Satan and the power of Hell. The One who took on these three offices was none other than Jesus. That's why Jesus is the Christ. Relaying these facts is missions.
3. 24 - The Light
There is a method to enjoy "Christ 24." All you have to do is view God's Word as His thoughts, pray for what God desires, and do evangelism to relay the things of God. For you who enjoy these blessings, you are the blessing and the light. When the light of Christ shines, even if you stand still, darkness will tremble.
You are a victor in the spiritual battle. You are the missionary who plants the banner of Christ in the battle that you've won. The devil isn't worthy enough to become your target for fighting. This is missions.
[Covenantal Prayer] Dear God, thank you for calling me as Your child. Help me enjoy and relay this light. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray. Amen.
District Message / 1, May, 2022.