Filled with the Holy Spirit

There are many things had in the time of the Bible and have at churches in this time. These are a cross on a triangle-shaped roof, a priest’s gown, a pastor’s tie, church buildings for Sunday service, and so on. Of course, these are not sins and they might be good and convenient. Also, we can have the Bible that has 66 books. 

However, if there are things which had in the time of the Bible and don’t have right now, it’s a big problem.

It’s faith for the Lord, Christ, although they have persecutions.

It’s thirstiness and hungriness for the word of God because they don’t have the Bible.

They are filled with the Holy Spirit to become a witness of Christ. 

It is impossible to get these things above with money, theology books, psychology, and so on. These things above are inside of Christians who live in poverty, discrimination, and persecution. 

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Also, true disciples are filled with the Holy Spirit even today.

Acts 7:54~56

When we are weak

We sometimes feel weak in our lives. Some people feel weak when they are in trials, difficulties, persecutions, sickness, and so on. If you rely on other people or yourself at that time, you will be disappointed. You can justify yourself or pretend to be ok. However, although you have a fever and keep sneezing, if you say “I’m fine.”, it’s ridiculous. 

Paul said he experiences the power of Christ when he feels weak. 

When Paul was Saul, he had authority. Paul’s faith was changed to be proud of his weakness not the authority or his power after he was called to a disciple. 

True Christians rely on the Lord when we feel weak. At that time, we experience the power of almighty and God’s grace.

2 Corinthians 12:9~10

God with us

When I visit many places in Japan and overseas, I am asked, “when are you coming back here next time?” Although we want to be together, it’s impossible for us to be at several places at the same time. Only almighty God can be at many places at the same time. Jesus is always with us from the time of the Bible to the end of the world.

Mathew 28:20

神はわれらの避け所

昨年１２月７日に仙台空港で起こった出来事です。

滑走路に向かう機内でＣＡが安全及び非常時の説明をしている最中に、機体が小刻みにバウンドし始めました。

その時、目の前にいたＣＡの表情が一瞬こわばりました。

機体はすぐにバックし始め、ターミナルに戻っていきます。

ボーディングブリッジが連結されると、明らかに職員が動揺している様子でした。

「津波警報が出ました！急いでターミナル内に移動してください。」

ターミナル内に不穏な空気が流れ、携帯で家族に連絡をとろうとする人、いらだち、落ち着かない様子の人などが目につきました。

僕は、神の家族と会うために仙台を訪れていました。

素晴らしい証と、新たな決意を胸に、札幌に戻ろうとした時のハプニングでした。

しかし、心は完全な平安に満たされ、妻には心配しないよう連絡を入れました。

明日はどんな日かわかりませんが、神はわれらの完全な避け所です。

詩篇４６篇１～３節