360-The Lord's Prayer 2-Hallowed Be Your Name#
360-Hallowed Be Your Name
(JP Text Group - Benjamin Organized)
Dear family, peace in the Lord! Welcome to your arrival. Now we begin the Sunday sharing, the second talk of the Lord's Prayer series. The title of the sharing is: Hallowed Be Your Name.
Matthew 6:9-13:
9 Therefore, you should pray like this: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. 10 Your kingdom come; Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, thank You and praise You! Thank You for preparing this time for us to gather before You. You tell us to pray to You, which is our hope on earth. No matter what we encounter, we will never lose heart or despair. You are our Father, the solver of all problems, and the source of our lives. We come before You as sons come before their fathers. You love us, delight in us, and are willing to listen to our prayers. We tell You what is in our hearts, and You will give us the best. Bless every brother and sister who seeks You. You know their needs, give them strength, and supply what they need. Thank You and praise You, all glory belongs to You. In the name of our Lord Jesus, we pray. Amen!
Sharing the second talk of the Lord's Prayer series: Hallowed Be Your Name.
There are many names of God in the Bible. When we pray, we must know that the object of our prayer is the Heavenly Father. The Bible mentions the Holy Father, the Holy Son, and the Holy Spirit, which in theology is referred to as the Trinity. He is one God but exists in three persons. When we pray, all three persons are used simultaneously. Last time, I shared with you about the object of prayer, and the one who answers our prayers is our Heavenly Father. What roles do Jesus and the Holy Spirit play? What distinguishes our God's name from the names of other gods? Each of us has a name, flowers and grasses have names. When we mention a name, it has uniqueness. What distinguishes our God's name from other names?
Sharing the first point: What is God's Name?
When mentioning God, it may be a very vague concept. There are many gods in the world, various kinds of gods, big and small gods, domestic and foreign gods. God's name is unique. The Bible mentions many names of our God, such as: Door, Fortress, High Tower, Provider, Giver of Grace, and many more. We will share through three aspects: Jehovah, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, which also refers to the Holy Father, Holy Son, and Holy Spirit mentioned earlier.
First, let’s look at Jehovah. Jehovah is the name of God that appears most frequently in the Old Testament, representing the person of the Holy Father, which appears many times in the Old Testament, while the name of Jesus hardly appears, and the mention of the Holy Spirit is also very few.
Let’s look at a passage from Exodus 3:13-15:
13 Moses said to God, “When I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is His name?’ what should I tell them?” 14 God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And He said, “Say this to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” 15 God also said to Moses, “Say this to the Israelites: ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you.’ This is My name forever, and thus I am to be remembered throughout all generations.”
From this passage, we can see that God personally revealed His name to Moses. In the original Hebrew text, there is actually no Jehovah; Jehovah is a name created later for convenience and to commemorate God, because one must not take the name of the LORD in vain. Originally, in Hebrew, His name is called Yahweh, sometimes referred to as the God of Yahweh. The Israelites could not directly call God's name, so they later replaced it with others, such as Yehovah or Yehowah, and later in Chinese, it was directly translated as "Jehovah." Regardless of whether it is the Holy Spirit, Jesus, or Jehovah, all refer to the one God.
God's name can have many forms. In the Old Testament, Jehovah represents our God and is a name used when God reveals Himself to the Israelites. God said to Moses: I AM WHO I AM. What does it mean to be self-existent? Self-existent is not a concept of time; it means: I am, I exist.
It seems like a rather contradictory name because no one would choose such a name. For example, some people name their children after grass or flowers, or someone named Dongsheng means born in winter, which is very clear. But our God's name means I am, I exist, and this name precisely represents what our God wants to do and His essence.
What is our God like? He is omnipresent, omnipotent, and omniscient. To express Him, God Himself says: I AM WHO I AM. In words we can understand, it means: whatever you need God to be, He is that. For example, if you need protection, He is your protector. If you are sick, He is your healer. If you are particularly sad, He is your comforter. Whenever you need Him, at any time and in any place, He is the one who can help you, the one who has the ability to help you. This is the God we believe in.
The Israelites were enslaved in Egypt, wanting to escape from it. Moses told them: The self-existent One has sent me to bring you out; He is your Savior.
We usually call God "Savior," which is just one of the things our God does, not His full name. God's true name is: whatever you say He is, He can be that. Hallelujah!
God said to Moses: “You shall say to the Israelites: ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you.’ The LORD is My name forever; this is My memorial to all generations.”
When you pray, you must have something to tell God. What do you need God to accomplish for you? You must have a question; what is the answer you need? You must have a need. When you know you need that answer, God is that answer.
Before praying, you should know that God is your answer. For example, if you have a disease in your body, before you pray, you must first believe that He is the healer, He is the capable healer. With this faith, when you open your mouth before God, you know He will surely accomplish it. You are not praying to a God you completely do not understand. We pray knowing who He is; He is our Father, the one who loves us. At the same time, we must know His name; whatever we need, He is that. For example, the Bible simply mentions seven names of God, which are very important to us. Let me briefly share them with you.
Jehovah Jireh
In Genesis 22, Jehovah Jireh means: The LORD will provide. This is when Abraham experienced God and knew that God has provision. When you are in need and at a critical moment, believe that Jehovah Jireh will surely provide for you, provide a way out, and provide strength. Amen!
Jehovah Rapha
In Exodus 15, when the people were sick, the LORD was their healer. This promise is also for you; this name can be used in your life.
Jehovah Nissi
In Exodus 17, when they were about to go to war and face their enemies, not knowing if they could win because they had no strength, God said, I am Jehovah Nissi. I am your victor; I am your banner of victory. Do you believe it? If you need to negotiate with a client and need victory, if you are going to the battlefield or to receive patients, you need victory. You think in your heart, my God is Jehovah Nissi. Walk into your battlefield with this name, and you will no longer be afraid; He can make you victorious. Amen!
Jehovah Shalom
If you are very afraid and fearful of the future, and terrified of the road ahead, in Judges 6, our God has a name called Jehovah Shalom, which means: The LORD is the God of peace. Anytime you lose peace and feel afraid, remember God's name: Shalom, Jehovah Shalom. Amen!
Jehovah Tsidkenu
When others slander you, accuse you, and condemn you, you may feel discouraged and weak. If you can remember God's name, Jehovah Tsidkenu, as mentioned in Jeremiah 23, it means the LORD is our righteousness. God is your righteousness. Even if people condemn you, look down on you, or slander you, God calls you righteous. If you can remember God's name, there is always hope, and you can always open your mouth to pray to Him, saying, "Lord, it is good to have You."
Jehovah Shammah
If you do not know where our God is and feel that you are left alone, please remember that in Ezekiel 48, it mentions Jehovah Shammah, which means: The LORD is there. The Hebrew word Shammah also means: He is the listener; He is always with you.
These are the names of our God. Our God has many names. What do you need Him to be for you? He is your provider. Hallelujah! This is the name revealed to us by God in the Old Testament. In short, He loves you forever, is always with you, and is willing to help you at any time.
In the New Testament, when Jesus came, the name Jehovah was rarely mentioned because the work of the Holy Son appeared.
Matthew 1:21-23:
She will bear a son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call His name Immanuel (which means, God with us).”
This is what the angel said to Joseph about the name of Jesus. God works in three eras. These three eras are referred to in the Old Testament as: the era of the Holy Father; after Jesus came, it is called: the era of the Holy Son. When Jesus' ministry began, the era of the Holy Son had already arrived. Jesus replaced the work of the first person of God, the Holy Father, and appeared in the name of the Holy Son. It is not as some people say, that Jehovah had a son named Jesus. They do not have the father-son relationship as people describe; they are the same God, still that one God, but the era and the way of working are different, and the manifestation of God has also changed.
The appearance of the Holy Son allows our eyes to truly see God. No one had seen God in the Old Testament. The coming of the Holy Son allowed people to see God and see what God has done. Jesus came, and the Israelites saw Him; seeing Jesus is seeing the Father in heaven. What does the name of Jesus mean? When the angel told Joseph this name, it already explained to people what God wanted to do. You shall call Him Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins. This is the purpose of Jesus coming into the world; He wants to be a Savior. No matter what aspect of salvation you need, He can save you.
You say: My life is about to end. He is your Savior of life; He can give you life and cause you to be reborn.
You say: I have fallen into evil, and I don’t know what to do. He can save you from evil.
You say: I am now in sickness. Jesus can save you from sickness.
If you carefully look at the four Gospels, everything Jesus did is related to salvation.
People shall call His name Immanuel. This is another name of God, which means God is with us. The Lord in heaven came to the world to dwell with people. In the past, no one had seen Him. People especially hoped to be with God. Now God personally came to the world in the form of a man, and His name is Jesus.
After Jesus came, He had a total of 112 names, such as: Immanuel, Christ, Lamb of God, Son of Man, Good Shepherd, Vine, etc. All these names are related to two things: He wants to do the work of salvation, and He wants to be with people. You no longer feel lonely; you no longer feel that no one is with you. Jesus is with you. Prayer is made to our Heavenly Father in the name of the Lord Jesus. The work of the Holy Son and the work of the Holy Father do not conflict but complement each other.
Someone once asked Jesus: When will You come again? At that time, Jesus said: No one knows the day that the Father has set, not even the Son. This does not mean that Jesus really does not know that day. What Jesus wants to express is that it is the work of the Holy Father; I do not interfere. The work I need to do is to save you and be with you. The predetermined things are done by the Holy Father, and the work of salvation is done by the Holy Son. Hallelujah! Jesus is your Savior, the one who is with you.
Let’s look at the third person: the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is our helper, the giver of grace, and the giver of power.
Acts 1:8: But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.
Here it mentions the name of the Holy Spirit. Jesus' work has ended; He died on the cross for our sins and rose from the dead three days later. His work is complete. He shed His precious blood to forgive the sins of those who believe in Him. The remaining work is no longer done by Jesus Himself; it has been entrusted to the Holy Spirit. Before Jesus left, He told the disciples: I will return and send the Comforter, the Holy Spirit; He will be with you forever. The period we are in now belongs to the era of the Holy Spirit.
The era of the Holy Spirit does not mean that we no longer use the name of Jesus. Prayer is made to the Heavenly Father in the name of the Lord Jesus. The Holy Spirit is our helper. Anytime you are weak, the Holy Spirit is your strength. The Holy Spirit is omnipresent, omniscient, and omnipotent in every person's heart.
In the Old Testament era, the Holy Father only targeted the Jewish people at that time; in the era of the Holy Son, Jesus mainly targeted the Jews; the era of the Holy Spirit is aimed at all humanity. The scope of salvation has expanded. Jesus' return is beneficial to us; He is no longer limited by the flesh. Now the work of the Holy Spirit has spread to the whole world. When the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will have power. You are no longer a weak person; God has placed power within you. At the moment you accept Jesus, the Holy Spirit dwells in you and will never leave.
Although there was also the work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament, the work of the Holy Spirit is different now. Before Jesus came and solved the problem of human sin, the Holy Spirit would come upon certain people. The Old Testament frequently mentions that the Spirit of the LORD came upon someone, and that person would have power and be able to perform miracles. Once the work was done, the Holy Spirit would leave that person; it was only a temporary use of a certain person. Therefore, during the Old Testament, the psalmist once prayed: Please give me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me; do not let Your Holy Spirit depart from me. Because at that time, the Holy Spirit could leave, people knew how wonderful it was to be with the Holy Spirit. Because the Holy Spirit was upon them, they were filled with power. Hallelujah! Joy and peace would manifest in them, which is a manifestation of God's presence.
You are more blessed than those under the Old Testament because the Holy Spirit dwells in your heart and will never leave. You can feel the presence of God anytime and anywhere, and you can communicate with Him, pray to Him, no longer limited by time and space. Moreover, He can give you all kinds of spiritual gifts to enable you to do what? To preach the gospel, to be a help to others, to bring benefits to those around you and to the world. Hallelujah!
Acts 1:8: But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.
We proclaim the greatness and wonders of our God because so many people need our God's salvation. So many people have the hearts of orphans, hoping for God to be with them, longing for God's love. We are witnesses of God. This is the name of our God that everyone should understand: the Trinity: the Holy Father, the Holy Son, and the Holy Spirit. Jehovah, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are one God. Different periods have different works and different manifestations, but at any time, He is still that one God. He is the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, the God of Jacob, and also your God.
Sharing the second point: Hallow His Name.
The name of our God is different from the names of other gods in the world because this God is the one true God. Only in the Bible does it dare to write: There is no other god besides Me. This is the uniqueness of our God's name. Hallowed be Your name. What does it mean to hallow? Holiness, the meaning of holiness does not refer to not sinning; holiness means to be set apart, to be different from others.
For example, the holy day, Genesis 2:2-3:
2 And on the seventh day, God finished His work that He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work that He had done. 3 So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all His work that He had done in creation.
Why is this day called a holy day? Because God blessed this day. You can work for six days, but on the seventh day, God said that it is a day of rest, a day set apart by Me. It does not mean that there is anything special about that day; it is still the same sky, still the same sun, but it has been set apart by God. Because God has set it apart, it becomes different. God will bless that day, allowing you to enjoy being with Him, enjoying His rest. He has prepared everything and invites you to come to the feast. Hallelujah!
Holy people, since the holy day is different from other days, what about holy people? They are a different people.
Leviticus 20:26: You shall be holy to Me, for I the LORD am holy and have separated you from the peoples, that you should be Mine.
Holy people are different from other nations, different from other people. It does not mean they look different. People in the Middle East actually look quite similar. But God has separated them from the world and set them apart for Himself. You shall be holy to Me. Holiness does not refer to not sinning; it does not mean that everything is good behavior; it has nothing to do with behavior. It is about who you belong to. If you do not belong to God, you belong to the world; you are not a holy people set apart. Because our God is holy, once you belong to Him, you are also holy. In God's eyes, you are different from other people. Hallelujah!
Just like after you believe in the Lord, your prayers are heard. People in the world may also pray, but they do not know to whom they are praying. God does not listen. It is not that we are better than them in behavior; it is because we belong to our God. He is holy, and we also become holy. Amen!
Saints, what are saints? Those who are justified by faith are all saints. Saints refer to you being a disciple of Christ, different from other disciples. You are not a disciple of Moses, nor a disciple of Saint Francis; you are a Christian, so you are a saint, a saint justified by faith.
1 Corinthians 1:1-3:
1 Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, 2 To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours. 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
At the beginning of many of Paul's letters, he often greets and frequently mentions saints. Saints do not refer to believers who no longer sin. Remember, being set apart means being different. All believers in the Corinthian church are sanctified in Christ and called to be saints. It does not mean that the Corinthians did not sin. If you read 1 and 2 Corinthians, you will know that the behavior of the Corinthians was not good. But in God's eyes, they are still saints. Why have we all become holy? Because God is holy. God has set him apart, and he is no longer the same as others.
What does the temple mean? This temple is used to worship God and to pray, not for other secular purposes, so it is called a holy temple.
What is the Bible? The scriptures and words in it are different from all other writings, called the Holy Bible, which is set apart because it has life; it is God's word, so it is different from all other words in the world.
Please remember, when you pray to our Lord, using the name of Jesus and the Holy Spirit, His name is powerful, full of life, and completely different from the names of other people in the world. Hallelujah! When you call this name, power comes forth. When you speak the words of the Bible, power will supply you. Why should you hallow His name? You must know that this is a name that is different from others. The name of God that frequently appears in the Old Testament is Jehovah, and the name of Jehovah is also powerful. Hallelujah!
Let’s look at a passage from 1 Samuel 17:44-47:
44 The Philistine said to David, “Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and to the beasts of the field.” 45 But David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 46 This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand, and I will strike you down and cut off your head, and I will give the dead bodies of the host of the Philistines this day to the birds of the air and to the wild beasts of the earth, that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel, 47 and that all this assembly may know that the LORD saves not with sword and spear. For the battle is the LORD's, and He will give you into our hand.”
Through this passage, you can see that David, when he was young, had great respect for God's name. I hope dear family, you first respect our God's name from your heart, knowing that it is different from casually calling someone else's name. This is your God, a God with power and provision. When you speak His name, it carries life and power, and David knew this.
You see, the Philistine Goliath wanted to defeat David, relying on nothing but his long spear and the armor he wore. He was tall and skilled, all based on his own strength. David appeared very small in front of him, and it seemed like an unfair battle. But do you know? The words David spoke showed that he understood God's name. This name was enough for him to defeat Goliath.
What did David say? You come to me with a sword and spear and javelin; I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts.
What does the name of the LORD represent? Hosts! How many people are in an army? How many are in the hosts? Just by calling this one name, it is equivalent to the power of the hosts. This is what David understood; he often meditated on God's name, which is so powerful that he defeated Goliath.
In Israel, many children can use a sling to throw stones. David's skill in this area should be similar to that of other children. Brothers and sisters, do not think David is great because he can throw stones; this skill can be learned with training. But what is the difference between David and others? He knew that relying solely on throwing stones was not enough; the key was God's name. When God used the sling in his hand, it was different. Hallelujah!
We may have our own skills; perhaps your skills are not the best, or perhaps your skills are similar to others. But if you let God's name enter your skills, you can achieve things that others cannot. David understood this; he knew that what made him victorious was not the sling in his hand but the name of the LORD, which was God delivering Goliath into his hand. This name represents victory.
I hope you pray and call upon our God's name. When you say Jesus, our God, know that when you call this name, power will come forth. Amen! This is the work of the Holy Father. After Jesus came, the work of the Holy Son began. The name of Jesus is equally powerful as the name of the Holy Father. In terms of power, there is no difference between these two names; it is just that the era is different, and the way of addressing is different. Using the name of Jesus is the same as David using the name of Jehovah.
Let’s look at a passage from Philippians 2:5-11:
5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
This is the name of Jesus that everyone often uses. We have shared that His name means Savior, to save His people from their sins. He is the Savior. Anytime you call upon Jesus, you should first believe that this name is different. Jesus does not compel people to submit to Him by force; the name of Jesus is filled with love. You should have the mind of Christ Jesus. He did not grasp equality with God; instead, He emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant and being born in the likeness of men. He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. When you see Jesus doing these things, you will be moved by what He has done. The power of love will fill you. Jesus Christ has come; He is the symbol of love. God has highly exalted Him.
Using the name of Jesus does not mean you curse others but rather save others, allowing people to benefit from Jesus, to receive God's love through Jesus. This is the name of salvation. God has exalted Him to the highest. The highest means: there is no name higher than this name. Hallelujah!
And bestowed on Him the name that is above every name. You can often ponder what it means to have a name above every name. You say you have cancer, and the doctor says it is almost incurable. This cancer has a name. When you mention this name, you feel hopeless, despairing, and without hope...
But do not stop here; this is not the end. The end is that you call upon another name: the name of Jesus, knowing that when you call upon the name of Jesus, He is the name that is set apart. This name is filled with power. When you call upon this name, all other names will bow down before Jesus! Hallelujah!
Sickness is nothing before Jesus. Although I can tell you this, I want you to often think about it. Only the name of Jesus can produce great power. It is not about mimicking; it is about knowing what this name represents before you call upon it. It is the name above all names. All names must bow down before the name of Jesus. Amen!
Using the name of Jesus to command sickness to leave, to command demons to come out, and to lead you out of problems, commanding enemies to flee, all of this is possible. Before doing this, you must know that this is a name set apart. Amen! This name is filled with life and power. Hallelujah! When you finish praying to our Heavenly Father, say: In the name of the Lord Jesus! This will surely be accomplished. Amen! Before your problems, Jesus will surely overcome them. And Jesus has already overcome the world.
Brothers and sisters, why are some people's prayers filled with power? Why do some people pray but lack power? The difference lies in whether they have set this name apart in their hearts and whether they know what it represents. I have shared this with you, and I hope you meditate on it, bringing forth God's great power in prayer. After Jesus died and rose again, He returned to heaven, and the Holy Spirit took over the work of Jesus, continuing to spread the gospel. Now is the era of the Holy Spirit, and we can do things through the Holy Spirit. When you feel afraid, do not say, "Jesus, hurry down; don’t sit in heaven." No! The Holy Spirit is already in you.
John 14:26-28:
26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. 28 You heard me say to you, ‘I am going away, and I will come to you.’ If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I.
When Jesus introduced the Holy Spirit, He made it very clear. The Helper is coming; what will He do? He will teach you all things. Now the Holy Spirit dwells in your heart and will guide your life every day, leading you on the path ahead, and it is one-on-one. Brothers and sisters, in the era of Jesus, He preached to the multitudes; to the disciples, it was one-on-twelve. We feel that the disciples were really blessed! But you are even more blessed now because it is one-on-one. After accepting Jesus, the Holy Spirit dwells in you, guiding your path every day.
Some may say: I have never been guided by the Holy Spirit. I feel like the Holy Spirit has never worked in me. What is the reason for this? First, you need to store God's words in your heart. This is why I encourage everyone to read the Bible more. The work of the Holy Spirit is not to reveal worldly words but to let you understand worldly matters through the truth.
He will teach you and remind you of all that I have said to you. What has Jesus said to you? You say: I don’t know; Jesus has never spoken to me. This may indicate that you have not read the Bible. In the four Gospels, God has many promises to the Israelites, and those promises are also for you. The letters of the New Testament are also for you. Many of God's promises in the Old Testament are also for you. If you have never read them, when the Holy Spirit tells you, you will not understand.
First, store God's words in your heart. When you have a need, the Holy Spirit will remind you of a certain verse. Perhaps when you are doing something, a verse will come to mind, and you will know that it is the word the Holy Spirit gave you. You may not be able to distinguish whether it is your thought or from the Holy Spirit... Actually, there is a very simple way to discern: after you receive this word, do you feel troubled or at peace? The words given by the Holy Spirit lead us to peace.
Verse 27 says very clearly, I leave peace with you.
Jesus has gone, and who has come? The Holy Spirit has come to give us peace. What does peace mean? It does not mean that everything goes smoothly; it means that in any environment, your heart is calm and stable, not troubled or afraid.
I know that in this special period, many people face the pressures of life and feel troubled, afraid, and scared. But if the Holy Spirit is telling you in your heart: Do not be afraid, I am with you, I will bless you doubly from behind. If God speaks to you through a certain promise in the Bible, you will immediately be filled with joy. Amen!
So first, store God's words in your heart. Many people say they forget after reading. This is not an excuse for not reading. Just read; you do not need to think too much. Even if you forget, develop the habit of reading every day. At the right time, God will remind you. Please remember, the twelve disciples were not smarter than us. Jesus taught them for three and a half years, and they could not possibly remember everything Jesus said during that time. Why did someone later record the Bible? That was the work of the Holy Spirit. Amen!
The Holy Spirit revealed to Peter, and Peter remembered what Jesus had said... Someone next to him recorded it. This is how the Bible came to be; it was all revealed by the Holy Spirit. Just read it; at the right time, the Holy Spirit will remind you of God's words. Amen! Every time the Holy Spirit gives you God's words, your heart will surely be filled with joy, enabling you to overcome your current environment and difficulties, allowing you to stand up again and continue on your path ahead.
So dear family, we are not without hope. In any environment, we do not lose heart, do not despair, and do not feel troubled because we can pray to our Heavenly Father. He still governs the world, and the Holy Spirit is in my heart as evidence. Amen! Do not be afraid, dear family.
1 John 4:4: Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
The devil works to destroy, kill, and ruin in the world, but the Holy Spirit who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. When you command the devil's work to retreat in the name of the Lord Jesus, he must listen to the words of Jesus. Amen!
Finally, let’s read a passage from John 16:22-24:
22 So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. 23 In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. 24 Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.”
These are the words Jesus has given us. When you are troubled and see the environment weak, do not let yourself sink into despair and weakness. Turn your head, look up to our God, pray to Him, and tell Him what is in your heart. Your heart will rejoice, and this joy no one can take away.
I know you have many questions and many things you do not understand. You may ask: Why has this happened to me? Why are there such things in the world? You may have many questions, but pray. God can give you joy. Whatever you need, feel free to ask our Father. Jesus said very clearly, Truly, truly, I say to you, if you ask the Father for anything, He will give it to you in my name. The name of Jesus is the guarantee that the Heavenly Father will answer our prayers and fulfill our prayers.
The Holy Spirit leads us to pray to the Heavenly Father. Finally, we pray in the name of the Lord Jesus, presenting this prayer before the Father. When the Father sees the signature below is Jesus, He will bless us in the name of Jesus, giving us the best. Amen!
If you do not know how to pray, it is actually very simple. Know that this Father loves you, and know that He is willing to help you. Just tell your Father the real things in your heart, and finally say: In the name of the Lord Jesus, because this name is set apart. Because of this name, all our prayers are effective. It does not depend on your content; it is your heartfelt, genuine prayer to your Father. Praying in the name of the Lord Jesus is effective. This name sets your prayer apart. This name makes your words different from the words of the world. Amen!
24 Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.”
In Christ, God always gives us joy. When God answers your prayers, He will make your joy full, and it will make us love our God even more and be willing to pray to Him. Amen!
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, thank You and praise You! Thank You for comforting and encouraging us through this message. In the environment and in confusion, many times we feel discouraged. But we do not look at these; we only look at Your name, which is different from the names of the world. Your name is filled with power and provision. No matter what we encounter, You are with me because You are my Lord, my Savior, my Fortress, my High Tower. You are the self-existent One. Whatever I need, You can supply me because I am loved by You. You will keep the path ahead of me, allowing me to know You more and live according to Your words. Your words are filled with life and power.
I also wish that those around me can benefit and receive help through the name of Jesus Christ. I am a channel of blessing. Hallelujah! I believe the Heavenly Father hears my prayer because the name of Jesus is set apart. You will set apart the words I speak because of the name of Jesus. Hallelujah! This is different from what I say in the world. I am not speaking to the air; I am speaking to our God, to my loving Father. My prayers will surely be answered. Hallelujah! Thank You and praise You. In the name of the Lord Jesus, I pray! Amen!
In the name of the Lord Jesus, bless all the brothers and sisters who hear the word. God bless the work of your hands. When you call upon the name of Jesus, this place is filled with great power and provision. No matter where you go, the Holy Spirit is with you. He is the solver of all your problems and your comforter. Be strong and courageous, dear family. When you encounter problems, pray to the Heavenly Father. He will surely answer your prayers. Thank You and praise the Lord. Bless you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!