29/04/2026
Title: God is Working in You
Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18
Speaker: Rev. Eligio Gloria Tiamzon
♠Introduction
▶ In verses 12 and 13, "in you"... and in verse 17, "even if I am offered as a sacrifice upon your faith and service..." This means that I am willing to die for your faith and religious life right now. It is Paul's confession that he is glad even if he dies as a sacrificial offering.
▶ Passover speaks of salvation, Pentecost of the work of the Holy Spirit, and the Feast of Tabernacles of the Kingdom of God. If you can enjoy this covenant 24 hours a day, you will surely be victorious. Enjoy this blessing through prayer (pray 24 hours a day while taking deep breaths).
(1) Because the Israelites missed this blessing and lacked true disciples, they faced six great disasters—Egypt, Philistia, Assyria, Babylon, Rome, and their descendants were scattered across 23 nations to suffer hardship.
(2) Korea's era of hardship—the Japanese colonial period, the communist era.
(3) The present moment is extremely important—at this time, we must hold fast to God's covenant. God told Abraham that He would not destroy the land if there were just ten righteous people.
♠Main Message:
1. Spiritual State
▶ God gives important answers depending on where my spiritual state lies within the Gospel.
(1) The figure of Joseph - He was within the covenants of Passover (salvation), Pentecost (Holy Spirit), and the Feast of Tabernacles (nation) (Genesis 39:2, Genesis 41:38).
(2) Moses - His work began from the day he realized this spiritual state (Exodus 3:1-20).
(3) Samuel and David - They possessed a state of enjoying spiritual power from a young age (1 Samuel 3:19, 1 Samuel 16:13).
(4) Elijah and Elisha (Give me a double portion of your spirit!)
(5) Daniel, the three young men - Even knowing they were going to die...
(6) Isaiah - Although Isaiah died, answers are still coming to him (Remnant).
(7) Esther - If I perish, I perish!
2. State of Mind
▶ The confession in verse 17 speaks to Paul's state of mind and heart. There is nothing to fear.
(1) Verse 12 - Work out your salvation with trembling. It means to hold fast and pay attention.
(2) Verse 14 - Do it without complaining or arguing.
(3) Verse 17 - It is okay to offer yourself as a sacrifice.
3. State of Life
▶ If my spiritual state, state of mind, and state of life are in the Lord, I will surely be victorious.
(1) Paul is currently in prison, yet the greatest message and answer emerged from this very place.
(2) Even with persecution, victory is certain.
♠ Conclusion - What should be done? (Verse 13)
(1) Coram Deo - Before God
(2) Immanuel - God is with us.
(3) Evangelism Movement - God is still working within me through the Holy Spirit. Romans 8:31-39 (No one can take it away)
▶ I hope this becomes a precious week for recovering the answer to this prayer. Those facing difficulties, do not lose heart, but enjoy the greatest blessing of entering into God's covenant.