Title: I Will Help You / Isaiah 41:10
Content A person cannot live alone. Even though he can afford the food and clothing he needs to live, he is alone.
I can't. Also, a person should have meaning and fulfillment in life. However, this is also impossible on its own,
It must be with the help of others. That is why people are referred to as 'between people', that is, 'human-human'.
that's called
Man cannot live without God. Because only God, who rules the heavens and the earth, rules and governs everything.
is. In this way, when God, the Lord of the universe, helps us, he uses everything in the universe. sometimes force of nature
It is through us that we defeat our enemies and help those who trust in him (Judges 5:20).
We are facing a lot of trouble right now. So, in this time today, we will learn more about God who helps us.
By looking at it, let's learn the wisdom to overcome the current difficulties.
First, those whom God helped
God helps those who seek Him. We can find many examples of this in the Bible.
Hezekiah, the 13th king of Judea in the southern kingdom, was suddenly attacked by the Assyrian army that had conquered the northern kingdom. imminent crisis
In the circumstances, King Hezekiah prayed to God. At that time, God heard King Hezekiah's prayer and answered the angel
He mobilized the field to annihilate the Assyrian army, and the Assyrian king Sennacherib was killed by his son's sword. (king
2H 19:20)
Also, in spite of the king's law that he was forbidden to pray to any god or anyone other than the king, Daniel
I had the habit of praying toward the city of Jerusalem three times a year. As a result, they face the danger of entering the lion's den.
However, as God protected Daniel, he was able to come out alive without a single hair on his head damaged (Daniel 6:22).
Mordice in Esther's time prayed for the Jews who were on the verge of annihilation due to Haman's scheming, who was the highest official in the Persian Empire.
I saved it. Mordecai wore sackcloth and fasted, and made Queen Esther prepare herself to die for her people before the king.
He went on to ask for a petition. And all the Jewish people, including Esther, who was ready to die and decided to do this,
Through fasting and prayer, Haman's scheme was finally released and the Jews were saved (Esther 4:15~16).
Second, God has helped us so far.
God is not only the God in the Bible, but He has helped us in various ways so far.
First, God helped us as a nation. On April 5, 1885, the gospel first came to this land through Jemulpo Port, Incheon
Since its inception, God has saved this nation through numerous historical events. After 35 years of Japanese oppression,
You have liberated this country.
God has achieved independence that we could not achieve despite all our efforts.
Also, God rescued us from the crisis of the 6.25 turmoil. Invasion of the South by the Soviet Union, China, and North Korea
God saved South Korea, which was like anger, through a helping hand called the 'UN'. In addition, since the 1960s, this
You made the country's economy grow rapidly and protected this country from countless crises of invasion. so in the end
You have given me permission to have the economic power to successfully host the '88 Olympic Games. Also, many armed spies
He was the one who saved this country from the threat of war, such as the North Korean submarine incident.
Also, God did not help us nationally, but he helped us personally.
He took care of our home and business, allowed us to stay healthy, and allowed the church to grow. Ebenezer
This is the God who has helped us until now.
Third, God will help you in the future.
The God who helped us in the past will help us now, and will continue to help us in the future. because one
Because you are the same yesterday, today, and forever.
God will help those who seek and rely on Him. The people of the world are weapons, honor, power, material, health,
We depend on beauty, etc. to live. But we depend only on God. (Psalm 20:7)
If we always remember the Word of God and live, God will surely guide our way. And
When we ask God for help, He will help us avoid making mistakes because of our weaknesses and weaknesses.
will be
In this way, God helps us when we pray when we pray. The Bible says about this [Do not be anxious about anything,
In everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding
The river will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus] (Philippians 4:6-7).
There are often storms in our lives. And in the face of hardship, there are times when various temptations and troubles come
There is. But every time, like when Jesus helped the disciples in a storm, 'Take it easy, it's me, don't be afraid.'
(Mark 6:50) He says. I hope you will hear the Lord's voice like that.
Fourth, our resolve
In this time of national and personal crisis, we must renew our resolve while trusting God who helps us.
is. We must repent of our wasted, over-consumed, and intemperate lives in the past, and we should tighten our belts and live thrifty in the future.
is. Also, we must repent of all the things we have lived with pride and arrogance. In addition to this, God's
We need to have faith in help and pray more diligently.
[The same Spirit also helps us in our weakness. We do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Holy Spirit is too much to help us.
He makes intercession for us??(Romans 8:26).
Prayer completely changes our lives. Therefore, through prayer, we must thoroughly repent of our wrong lives.
We need to open up and completely change our wrong way of thinking. God wants to help us. That
Therefore, if we believe in God's Word and pray, we can experience God's helping hand. clearly
God will help us in a national crisis, an economic crisis, a workplace crisis, a business crisis, and a family crisis.
Today, God is speaking to our people and to ourselves. [Do not be afraid, I am with you.
Do not be dismayed, for I am your God, I will strengthen you, I will help you, my righteous right
I will uphold you with my hand] (Isaiah 41:10).
-Prayer-
Heavenly Father, our circumstances are very difficult right now. But we all say, 'I will help you' at this time.
May I hear your voice as you write, I pray in your name. Amen.