Title: Living with Heaven's Blessings
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A life of enjoying the blessings of heaven 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
At this time, we would like to share the grace with the title of “Life in the Blessing of Heaven”. G loves us and wants us to live a heavenly life by giving the Holy Spirit not only in the heavenly world to come, but also on earth. That's why J said, "Heaven is here and there is. The kingdom of heaven is within you." Not only heaven, but also all kinds of beautiful blessings in heaven. Therefore, believers must live with the abundant love and blessings of G in heaven as well as on earth.
However, what you need to know is that G has already given and granted everything before we asked for it because he is a good God. Do you know where you got it? Ephesians 1:3 says that it was given in J X. All we have to do now is to receive and enjoy what has already been given in J by faith. Believe me, everything will be mine.
So we are justified by faith, saved by faith, go to heaven by faith, and blessed by faith. Galatians 3:2 says, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit by works of the law or by hearing and by faith?” just listen and believe. What is truly regrettable is that although G has taught the truth of this belief for thousands of years, there are so many souls wandering about not knowing what it is. Believe in what has already been given and accept it by faith. Then the miracles we enjoy in our lives will appear. But faith must be followed by works.
Then, what is the act of faith to believe in all the beautiful blessings?
1. It is a life that is always joyful.
1) The reality of the world is that there are many things that do not make us happy. I went through a lot of hardships and sad things *Jacob -Tough years- Moreover, the reality of the early church was full of persecution and trials. How can you rejoice in such a situation? The phrase to always rejoice in the text does not mean joy that comes out of a compassionate heart.
And in an oriental proverb, it is called ‘Rumun Manbokrae’. It is said that happiness will come if you laugh. However, this word is so vague that it makes you wonder whether laughter really brings happiness. But the Bible teaches us exactly why we should rejoice.
2) It means the joy of the Holy Spirit in the Lord. Romans 14:17 says, “The kingdom of G is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Rather, this joy is such a joy that the more suffering comes, the more blissful it is. Therefore, this joy is not a joy that depends on the mood, but it is a joy that can be confessed, “It is full of comfort and overflows with joy in all our troubles” (2 Corinthians 7:4). You can have this kind of joy in any situation and environment - 1 -
that there is The life of a believer who experiences the salvation of G and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit is not always a joy in the watermelon. It was because they possessed such joy that Paul and Silas were able to rejoice even in prison after being beaten.
3) Rejoice because you have received all kinds of beautiful blessings in J. As stated in verse 18, “in X J”. That is, rejoice because G has given us all the beautiful blessings in J. These days, when transferring money, it is rare to send it directly to a bank account. These days, you can check how much money has been deposited at home. If the deposit has been made, I have not yet held it in my hand, but I believe that I have received it and be happy. If he's not happy, he doesn't believe it.
Whether or not to rejoice in this way is a serious matter of whether you believe in the blessing in J or not. Joy is an expression of faith. Therefore, we should rejoice not just in joy, but in thinking of the blessings our Father has given us. Only those who confess their faith in this way can receive and enjoy the grace of G.
However, the Greek word for 'rejoice always' here 'pantote kailete' means to be happy not only in times of prosperity but also in times of difficulty. This is because true faith does not change according to emotions according to circumstances, but rejoices according to facts. The truth is that even when the situation is difficult, he rejoices thinking about the unchanging blessings given in J. Sighs and worries are unbelief, and this faith does not deserve the blessings of G. We should express our faith with joy and joy while thinking of the blessings that G has given us -.
A lawyer who was traveling asked a traffic cop to introduce him to the church on a Sunday morning. The traffic cop introduced me to a church nearby. On the way back from the service, the lawyer asked the police officer why he introduced the church because there are many churches close to it. Then the policeman said, "I haven't been to which church is the best. However, every Sunday morning as I was cleaning up the traffic, the faces of the members coming out of that church seemed the brightest and most joyful." - Let's all rejoice.
If it is the gospel that I do not believe in, who will I share it with? Like a merchant who rejoices in hiding treasure, let us first believe and rejoice. Let me tell you that I will be blessed. Then we will receive that grace and enjoy it.
2. It is a life of praying without ceasing.
1) “Pray without ceasing” What does this mean? If you look at the Greek word for 'pray without ceasing', it does not mean to pray on your face for 24 hours. This is not to say that we should put aside all worldly things and pray. A person has to do many activities in life. Reading, meditation, labor, exercise, eating, sleeping, socializing, etc. Many societies - 2 -
life will follow. But how can we live without ceasing to pray?
2) There are regular prayers and occasional prayers. Scheduled prayer is praying at a fixed time. In the Old Testament times, I prayed three times a day-, J also prayed at morning, noon, and evening prayer times. Today, we also need prayer at a fixed time, such as early morning prayer. In addition, frequent prayers are necessary. The saints not only pray to G at this fixed time, but they also need to pray frequently. And to “pray without ceasing” means to always live with a prayerful attitude. Prayer is like the breath of the soul, and it goes on and on, both alive and sleeping. For those in J, the prayer comes out automatically 24 hours a day. Ephesians 6:18 says, “With all prayers and supplications, praying in the Holy Spirit at all times.
3) Prayer is going to the throne of grace. To pray is to go before G. Before G is the throne of grace. Therefore, only those who pray will receive the blessing of G and receive grace. Therefore, the importance of prayer cannot be overemphasized, and prayer is lacking no matter how much. Ezra regarded prayer as more important than that of infantry and horsemen (Ezra 8:22-23), Samuel said it was a sin to stop praying, and the Lord considered prayer more necessary than erosion (Matthew 4). :2), the apostles always prayed before preaching (Acts 6:4).
There is nothing more foolish than to refrain from praying because you are busy or tired. Tired Peter fell asleep and denied the Lord. Those who watch and pray can overcome Satan's temptations. So, in Luke 18:1, J taught “to pray always and not to lose heart”. Also, Romans 12:12 emphasizes, “Always devoted to prayer.”
Look at J. J always had the habit of praying at dawn and up the mountain. He said that he went to a quiet place at dawn at Mark 1:35 and prayed. Luke 22:39 says that J went out and went to the Mount of Olives to pray according to his custom. If you truly believe in the blessings given to us in J, please live before G as a prayer.
Some people were thinking about why they couldn't because they couldn't do business, but suddenly realized that life in front of G was not enough and started to pray. I got close to G enough to hear that I put more effort into prayer than business. Then everything worked out just fine. If you truly believe in the G of blessing, you must show your faith to be close to the G. I hope you risk your life and pray like Daniel. G sees it and opens wide our blessings stored in J X.
3. It is a life of gratitude for everything. -3 -
1) I was told to give thanks, but do it in everything. The universal Greek word “en panti” means “in all circumstances and circumstances”. At that time, the church was facing persecution and tribulation. There are cops and hardships along the way in our lives. In general, people are grateful when they are a police officer, but they live a life of complaining and resentment rather than gratitude in times of adversity. It is easy for us believers to live with such an image. The people of Israel experienced many words and miracles of G, but they continued to sin by looking only at the circumstances and resenting G. The word “grievance” alone is recorded 21 times in the Pentateuch alone.
2) Grievances and complaints come from unbelief. Therefore, this/ people complained and grumbled in the wilderness, and died of plagues and bitten by fiery serpents. G is the judgment of unbelief. How can one enter country G with unbelief? Because of this, many people/people did not have faith even after receiving the promise of G, and could not enter Canaan, a flowing river of milk and honey.
This story is not our story, it is our story. No matter how many blessings you have accumulated in J, you cannot enjoy it without faith. Therefore, no matter what circumstances come, do not doubt that you are a blessed person in J and always give thanks. Gratitude comes when there is faith. When you are full of faith, you are also full of gratitude.
3) G should be thankful for everything because he is a good father. The reason why the saints are thankful for everything is because they believe in G, who is truly good. Believing in the good G, no matter the circumstances and circumstances, good things happen or difficult things happen, believing that good results will come, and I am grateful for everything. This is what the believer looks like. G is watching us.
How difficult is it to get a job these days? 100:1 and 200:1 are normal. So, candidates study hard in order to pass. I want you to know that G also tests us in this way. Weigh it on a scale every day. The reason that these/ people were driven into the wilderness was to test their faith and to bless them. Deuteronomy 8:2 says, “Remember that your GY made you walk in the wilderness these forty years, because he humbles you and tests you, that you may know what your heart is, whether you keep his commandments or keep them. “All this was to humble you, to test you, and to bless you in the end.” Called -.
Dear saints, G May you always rejoice from this hour on if you believe in all the blessings that the Father has given us in J. And pray without ceasing. And thank you for everything. So may our beliefs become reality, and all the beautiful things in heaven and on earth will come to you in abundance. - 4 -