Title: People for the Church
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Bible Text: Psalm 12:1-9 Title: People for the Church
Jerusalem is the center of Israel and the center of faith, where the temple of God is located.
It is a holy place, a place that symbolizes the presence of God. In the New Testament, Christ
It symbolizes the church purchased with the price of blood (Acts 20:28) and furthermore, the city of God.
It means heaven. “And I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, from God
came down from heaven” (Revelation 21:2)
Let's see how we become people for the church and what blessings are promised.
First, he is a person who rejoices in going to church.
Verse 1 says, “I rejoiced when people said to me, ‘Let’s go up to the house of the Lord.
All” Maybe some of you are going to church and you don’t want to go, but you have a lot to do today
I have someone to meet, and there are a lot of things I am doing at home right now.
I believe that no one is forced to come to church just because they can't stop going. we go to church
When you come out, don't make excuses and come out with a happy heart. So when I go to church
We rejoice when we meet God's people, and we rejoice when we see the church of God.
When you are faithful to your mission When you dedicate yourself to God while rejoicing and giving thanks
I believe that God will be glorified even more. Amen.
Do not make Baekseok Church a place where the devil works, but let the Holy Spirit of God work.
In order to create a place of blessing, whenever you come to church, let's come up with joy.
Second, he is a peacemaker in the church.
Verse 6 says, “Seek peace for Jerusalem.”
It's like. Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they
He will be called a son.” God's children are at peace
We can show each other like God's children in each other.
If there is no peace in God's children, and there is strife, envy, strife, and hatred, God's
It is not a human act. For those who break peace and cannot make peace,
God will punish you. (Jeremiah 9:8-9)
James 3:18 says, “Peacemakers sow with peace.
reaping the fruit of righteousness.”
It is God's unchanging law to reap what you sow.
May you always be a peacemaker and sow in peace and reap the fruits of righteousness.
Third, a person who loves the church.
Verse 6 says, “He who loves Jerusalem prospers.” The devil hates the church.
So where Satan works, we shut down churches, imprison priests,
Persecution of the faith will follow. Therefore, to love the church and to lead
Rejoicing is not an ordinary gift. This is the heart of the Holy Spirit that God gives
All. If you love the church, first of all, He will give you the blessing of prosperity. (Verse 6) What is prosperity? what not to
Becomes something, something that doesn't exist, a small thing prospers a lot, things get better, more and more
It means getting bigger and bigger. I will give you the next blessing of peace.
“Peace be in your city, and prosperity in your courts” (verse 7).
Lastly, it is a blessing for the house of God (verse 9).
Change your words, thoughts, and hearts so that we can be faithful for the church of God!