16, May, 2026, Saturday.
Those Who Possessed the Accurate Covenant(Daniel 1:8~9)
But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. Now God had caused the official to show favor and sympathy to Daniel,
Hymn #361 ‘Tis the Blessed Hour of Prayer(Unified Hymn 480)
The Remnants living overseas say they’ve nowhere to worship and that they’re struggling because their churches are in conflict. There’s something you too must hold onto when you face hardship. After Jesus fasted for 40 days, Satan came and tested Him in three ways. He tempted Jesus through physical needs, pride, honor, and the object of worship. At this time, Jesus defeated Satan with the Word of God. Likewise, you must hold onto the living and active Word of God. This is the standard for worship and prayer. Rockefeller prayed for six days with the message he received on Sunday. The department store pioneer Wanamaker never missed Sunday worship or Sunday school. Lincoln held onto Galatians 3:28 as his covenant and changed the world. The people in the Bible who received answers also held onto the fulfillment of God’s living Word. Even John Bunyan experienced the Word personally and wrote The Pilgrim’s Progress.
1. Hold Onto the Covenant That Will Be Fulfilled - Immanuel(Isaiah 7:14)
When Daniel became a captive, he resolved in his heart while holding onto the covenant that would be fulfilled. He held onto the covenant of the Remnant(Isaiah 6:13), the eternal Word(Isaiah 40:8, 31), the power of the Word(lsaiah 43:18~19), the light(Isaiah 60:1~22), and the watchman(Isaiah 62:6~12).
2. Hold Onto the Location and Time Schedule That Will Be Fulfilled
When a great plague struck Egypt, the power of the Word was revealed. When the Philistines kept harassing Israel, David defeated the m.When Assyria invaded, Hezekiah prayed for the power of the Word to come upon them(2 Kings 19:35). When Aram attacked, Elisha won without fighting at Dothan(2 Kings 6:8~23).
3. The People Who Were Within the Fulfilled Covenant
They were filled with the power of the Word. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego declared that even if the Lord didn’t rescue them, they couldn’t bow down to idols(Daniel 3:16~18). The living Word worked in Daniel, who prayed regularly(Daniel 6:10~22 ). Esther followed Mordecai’s counsel and saved the Jewish people(Esther 2:10, 4:14~16).
With the living and active Word, you must challenge against poverty, powerlessness, and illness, while you challenge towards evangelism. In your hardest moments, you must organize the Word. Only by holding onto the living Word can you save the 237 nations and 5,000 tribes.
Immanuel Church Sunday Worship, 1st Service / 17, August, 2025.
[Gospel Memory Verse] Genesis 2:7.
[Bible Reading] Ecclesiastes 12:1~14.
[Covenantal Prayer] Dear God, may today be the day of the covenant. Help me confirm Your living Word today Help me experience it through this week and let this be a new beginning. In Jesus Christ’s name, I pray. Amen.