God is our shield, our breakwater, protecting our lives from the harsh waves of this world. His singular purpose in being our protector is to make our lives truly blessed. He desires for our thoughts, bodies, and hearts to be blessed, and for our children to be abundantly blessed. This divine protection is given so that we may be fruitful, multiply, and fill the earth, living out the fullness of life He intends for us. [01:55]
Psalm 18:30
As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.
Reflection: How does recognizing God as your ultimate protector change your perspective on current challenges or fears?
When Jesus spoke to His disciples, they often struggled to grasp the depth of His words, much like we sometimes do. His teachings seemed like a mystery until the Holy Spirit came to them. It is the Holy Spirit, our Helper, who guides us into all truth, illuminating the Scriptures and making God's profound messages clear to our hearts. Without the Spirit's divine guidance, even familiar words can remain a secret, lacking the deep understanding and revelation they are meant to bring. [05:04]
John 14:26
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.
Reflection: When you encounter a difficult or confusing passage in Scripture, what is your usual first response, and how might you intentionally invite the Holy Spirit's guidance more deeply?
Just as a physical breakwater protects against the ocean's fury, so too does faith serve as a spiritual breakwater in our lives. It is a steadfast defense against the currents of pride, arrogance, and self-reliance that can lead us astray. When humanity, after the great flood, lost sight of God as their breakwater, they began to build a tower to reach the heavens, seeking to make a name for themselves. This act of human ambition, devoid of faith, led to confusion and judgment, reminding us of the vital importance of maintaining our trust in God's protective presence. [14:11]
Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Reflection: In what area of your life might you be subtly building a "tower" of self-reliance or pride, rather than trusting in God's protective breakwater of faith?
The priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant faced a daunting command: to step into the overflowing Jordan River before it parted. Their courageous obedience, even as the water reached their ankles, demonstrated a profound trust in God's word. Standing firm in the riverbed for hours, bearing the heavy Ark, their personal endurance became the very means of salvation and peace for the entire nation of Israel. Their unwavering faith served as a living breakwater, allowing all the people to cross safely to the promised land. [19:01]
Joshua 3:15-17
And when those who carried the ark came to the Jordan, and the feet of the priests carrying the ark were dipped in the brink of the water (now the Jordan overflows all its banks throughout the time of harvest), the waters coming down from above stood and rose up in a heap a great distance away, at Adam, the city that is beside Zarethan, and those flowing down toward the Sea of the Arabah, the Salt Sea, were completely cut off. And the people passed over opposite Jericho. Now the priests carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firmly on dry ground in the midst of the Jordan, all Israel were passing over on dry ground, until all the nation finished passing over the Jordan.
Reflection: Reflect on a time when your faithful obedience, even in a difficult situation, had a positive impact on someone else or your community. How might God be inviting you to step out in faith for others today?
When King Hezekiah faced a terminal illness, he exhausted all human means of help, realizing his utter powerlessness. In his despair, he turned to God, praying with desperate earnestness, not for worldly comfort, but for divine intervention. This act of fervent prayer became his spiritual breakwater, allowing him to break through his crisis and receive a peace that the world could not offer. Jesus Himself teaches us that the peace He gives is fundamentally different from the temporary tranquility the world seeks, offering an eternal calm that transcends all fear and anxiety. [25:50]
John 14:27
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.
Reflection: When you pray for peace, are you primarily seeking relief from external troubles, or are you also asking for the deep, abiding peace that only God can provide, regardless of circumstances?
하나님은 성도의 방패이자 방파제로서 거친 파도와 세상의 불안 가운데서 생명과 삶을 지키신다. 몸의 면역력처럼 하나님께서는 신령한 보호장치로서 성령을 주셔서 말씀의 깊이를 깨우치고, 그 깨달음 위에 세워진 믿음은 개인을 넘어 공동체와 나라를 지키는 방파제가 된다. 사람들은 종종 하나님의 선하심을 잊고 자기 능력과 교만으로 탑을 쌓지만, 그런 순간에 믿음의 방파제를 잃으면 사회와 공동체는 길을 잃는다. 반대로 제사장들이 언약궤를 메고 요단강에 들어갔을 때와 같이 작은 신앙의 불씨가 공동체에게 하나님의 역사를 드러내며 안전을 마련한다.
기도는 삶의 마지막 통로이자 절망 앞에서 하나님께 무능함을 고백하고 돌파를 구하는 신앙적 행동이다. 히스기야의 기도처럼 목숨을 건 간구는 세상이 줄 수 없는 참된 평안으로 통한다. 예수님이 약속하신 평안은 세상의 일시적 안락과 다르며, 그 평안을 붙드는 삶은 성령의 인도하심을 구하고 따르는 삶이다. 성도들은 자신들의 믿음을 점검하여 성령의 가르침에 민감히 응답하고, 개인적·공동체적 방파제로서의 책임을 회복하며 세상을 향해 말씀으로 섬겨야 한다.
결국 하나님은 보호하시는 분이시며, 성령은 깨달음의 주관자요, 믿음은 세상을 막는 벽이고 기도는 절망을 건너는 다리이다. 이 모든 은혜는 일상 가운데 경험되고 적용되어야 하며, 세상의 평안이 아닌 하나님의 거룩한 평안을 구하며 성령의 손을 붙들고 나아갈 때 삶과 공동체가 회복된다. 성도들은 두려움 가운데서도 하나님의 방파제 위에 굳건히 서서 기도로 돌파하며, 그 신앙의 실천을 통해 가정과 교회와 나라가 든든히 세워지는 역사를 보게 될 것이다.
우리도요 예수님의 말씀이 우리에게 왔을 때 이 제자들과 별 다를 게 없습니다 저도 마찬가지입니다 주님의 말씀이 저에게 왔을 때 단번에 이해하고 그리고 적용하면 좋겠지만 때론 이 말씀이 뭐지? 이게 맞는 말씀인가? 하고 고민할 때가 있다라는 겁니다 우리 모두 다 마찬가지입니다
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#말씀이해의과정
성도님들 우리의 믿음이요? 아무것도 아닌 거 같죠? 우리의 믿음이 힘이 없는 것 같죠? 그렇지 않습니다 성도님들께서 믿음의 푯대를 세우고 그 자리에 계실 때 이 대한민국이 우뚝 서고 계심을 믿으시기를 바랍니다
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#믿음이국을세운다
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