19, August, 2023, Saturday.
The 10 Foundations of Faith 19 and My 24 Hours(Matthew 7:24~27)
"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock."(24)
Hymn #292 I Could Not Do without Thee (Unified Hymn 415)
The most important introduction to "The 10 Foundations" is Christ who completed the three offices(True King, True Prophet, & True Priest). Furthermore, He has relayed these blessings to you(1 Peter 2:9). Then, what are "The 10 Foundations of Faith"?
1. Faith and Realization
First, it's believing in God's sovereignty(1 Chronicles 29:10~14). Your life and death and fortune and misfortune are within God's "absolute sovereignty." That's why David prepared for temple construction and confessed "the absolute sovereignty" of God. In fact, God has united all of His ways into one Christ(Ephesians 1:1~3). This must be your important realization.
2. Power and the Stream
The greatest power given by God is the Holy Spirit(Acts 1:8). Moreover, God has given His Word as a sure guarantee. You just have to ride the stream of this Word which contains the answer to perfect you(2 Timothy 3:14~17).
3. Being Set Apart and the Field
You've been completely set apart. God has made you who've been saved into His temple, and He'll do His work through you. (1 Corinthians 3:16) Also, all your fields are footstools and missions' fields(Acts 18:1~4).
4. Your Journey and the Future
Again God is in control of your life and death and fortune and misfortune(Psalm 139:1~9). Knowing this and going forward is your journey. Also, you mustn't forget that your life is finite(Hebrews 9:27).
5. Your Background and Reward
There's also an afterlife. That's why you enjoy "The Throne's Blessing."(Luke 16:19~31) Also, the souls of those who've been saved through the evangelism carried out by you are your greatest reward(Matthew 10:40~42).
Because you're a child of God, He has given you authority(John 1:12).
[Covenantal Prayer] Dear God, help me build the temple and church that you desire the most. Please bless the hardworking committee members, elders, and the church officers. Please send the blessings from above that'll be passed on to the posterity. The church that people from the 237 nations, those who are sick, and Remnants can fully enjoy is needed. At this time, may You be glorified. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray. Amen.
District Message / 31, July, 2022.