09, July, 2026, Thursday.
Disciples Who See Problems as Blessings(Acts 6:1~7)
So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priest became obedient to the faith(7).
Hymn #321 My Li fe, My Love I Give to Thee(Unified Hymn 351)
God has never failed to turn a problem into a blessing, Because you’re a saved child of God, there’s a reason why He has sent you. When you discover the Only you must absolutely do, the answer of Uniqueness that others recognize will come, and the works of Re-creation will arise. When you enjoy the 7·7·7 that Christ has given as your background through prayer, power and fundamental healing will take place, spiritual problems will disappear, and you’ll become a summit. At this time, all problems, events, and crises become blessings. Joseph’s path to slavery was the path to go to Egypt, and his prison sentence was the road to his success. David, who suffered greatly, gave thanks continually. Even the people of Hebrews 11:38 seemed to face hardships, but they weren’t deceived by the world. Paul also suffered more than anyone, yet he confessed Christ and thanksgiving the most.
1. Provoke - The Answer that Changes the Age
Powerful people provoked others by calling the Early Church as heretics, yet God gave the answer that changed the age. They carried out executions, issued legal decrees, and persecution came from religious leaders, merchants, and Rome. Even still, the Gospel was never blocked, and the Word never stopped. Rather, it changed the age and conquered Rome.
2. Threatening Atmosphere - True Disciple
The whole atmosphere was threatening, yet in that very time true disciples arose. The Antioch Church was born(Acts 11:19~30). When they became one centered on the church officers and prayed, God removed King Herod(Acts 12:1~25). Finally at last Paul was sent out as a missionary(Acts 13:1).
3. Those Who Were Chased- Future and World Evangelization
The Remnants may look as if they are neglected, but they're actually the ones who remain. They may look like they are chased, but they're the ones who've been scattered. It’s not that they’re runaways but rather were commissioned. World evangelization took place through these individuals. The Holy Spirit perfectly guided them. In order to open the doors, the Holy Spirit entered Macedonia and Rome, and the Gospel entered the whole world through the wanderers.
Thus, you mustn't be deceived by thε rεality of the field filled with selfishness, by facts which speak only of the atmosphere, or by the truth that are frames. Instead, you must see the spiritual facts and see God’s plan to save those who’ve fallen into disasters.
Immanuel Church Sunday Worship, 2nd Service / 28, September, 2025.
[Gospel Memory Verse] Genesis 3:15.
[Bible Reading] Isaiah 38:1~22.
[Covenantal Prayer] Dear God, may this week also be a week filled with great answers. May the problems I face become blessings. May the worries I have become my praise. May the crisis I face become an opportunity and let it become Your opportunity. May the works of saving many people arise. In Jesus Christ’s name, I pray. Amen.