"Faith, Being Sure of What We Hope for" - Pastor Cho

Sunday Sermon at Yoido Full Gospel Church - Seoul, Korea

Speaker: Senior Pastor Emeritus Rev. Yonggi CHO

2018 June 24th

Faith, Being Sure of What We Hope for

(Heb. 11:1~3)

All people have what they hope for in their hearts. Whether it is for individuals, families, friends, nations, or citizens, people have things that they hope for. Dreams and hopes are the driving force that leads our life. If we move forward with faith by having dreams given by God in our hearts, God will work for us and grant us grace.

1. Thought and faith

a) People distinguish the difference between good things and bad things. They keep the good things and get rid of the bad things. When it comes to thoughts, there are good thoughts and bad thoughts. (Rom. 8:6)

b) Good thoughts are based on faith. Even if we face tiring and difficult circumstances, we must not fall in despair and believe that God will work for the good. (Col. 3:2)

2. The visible and the invisible

a) People who only rely on human eyes make judgments with the visible. So when they face extreme difficulties, they conclude that things are impossible and give up. (John 6:5~7)

b) We have the eyes of faith that looks to the invisible. The things that are prepared by God for us can only be seen with the eyes of faith. (1 Cor. 2:9)

3. Positive faith

a) Faith allows dreams and hopes of hearts come to pass. Jesus declared forgiveness of sins and healed diseases by looking at faith. (Matt. 9:2)

b) Even today, God is pleased with those who come forward with faith. (Heb. 11:5~7)

4. Positive words

a) God created man in His own image. (Gen. 1:27)

b) As spiritual beings, humans can change and create circumstances with words. (Mark 9:23)

Conclusion

Jesus has given us the grace of the five fold gospel through the cross. We can enjoy the grace of the five fold gospel through our thoughts, dreams, faith, and spoken words. The things prepared by God for us can only be seen with the eyes of faith. Christians must always live in faith.

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