October 5, 2024

I haven’t been in Korea during the fall season for the past 16 years. Since I came to the US in 2008, whenever I visited my motherland it was always during the hot summer, or during the cold winter. Summers were brutally humid, and winters were just too cold here. I can’t remember the last time I was in Korea in the fall season and here I am now. Right now, the weather is perfect. The cool fall breeze in the morning and pleasant air during the day makes everything feel so good around here in Korea. I know that in a few weeks the weather will get colder, but for now I will cherish this moment. This is something I haven’t experienced of my country for the past 16 years, and it’s great to remember and be here for this wonderful time of the year, back in my home country.

During the time of slavery, the Israelites completely forgot about how great their homeland was. Once the Lord led them out of Egypt, and to the entrance of the promised land, the people of Go learned how great their land is. “We went to the land where you sent us. It truly flows with milk and honey, and this is its fruit.” Numbers 13:27. The problem is that the Israelites did not have the courage and faith to follow God’s leading and enter into the promised land, which cost them to wander in the wilderness for 40 years.

Since we are living in this temporary home on earth, it’s very easy for us to forget How awesome God’s kingdom is. As the kingdom of God is near at hand, I pray that we will stay faithful to God. It’s the type of faith that Jesus taught us, to “have faith as a mustard seed” Matthew 17:20, which will not only have the power to move mountains, but help us enter into the wonderful kingdom of God prepared for us.

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September 28, 2024

We have been hearing about Hurricane Helene this week, and this hurricane has struck many homes in the Southeast side of the country. I pray that God will provide safety and protection to all those that have been affected.

When I look at the size and the magnitude of this natural disaster, I can’t help but think about Matthew 24 once again. It is another sign that Jesus is coming very soon. “And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places.” Matthew 24:7. As the time of Jesus’ second coming nears, the earth will shiver more to warn us that the time is near. A warning is a good thing for us in the sense that it will help us to be ready and be prepared. For Jesus says in the same chapter in verse 44, “There for you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”

With all the signs around us, it’s about time. Jesus will come anytime soon, and He will come at an unexpected moment. So I pray that we will always be ready and prepared for that glorious moment of the return of Jesus. 

Also, when I look at the hurricane, it also reminds me of the promise of God in the Old Testament: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned. Nor shall the flame scorch you.” Isaiah 43:2. Even though our region is not affected by the hurricane, I know we have someone that we know of in the area that is affected by the hurricane. Please remember to pray for them and claim this promise of the Bible verse.

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September 21, 2024

It was a snowy morning in December, and my friend Walter was driving my brother and me to O’Hare airport from school. It was a two-hour drive and we left early. The snow was getting heavier, Walter drove with patience and caution as many cars slowed down on the icy highway. Unfortunately, we hit an icy spot, the car spun around twice, and our vehicle slid down into the side ditch.

There was no time to spare. My brother and I got out to push the car back out onto the highway while Walter stepped on the gas pedal to move the car forward. The wheels only spun in their place and dug deeper in the snow and dirt. We tried it a couple more times and no success. I looked behind us, and I could see a police car flashing its light. I had hoped that it saw us and was coming to our rescue, but it stopped earlier to help another car that slipped into the ditch.

We got back into the car not knowing what to do. We were certain that we were going to miss our flight to Korea. At that moment, we realized that we didn’t pray about this. There were three pastors in the car, and none of us thought to pray first! Finally, we prayed. Two of us got out again to start pushing the car while Walter stepped on the gas pedal. Slowly, the wheels got their grip,  the car moved its way up, and we were back on the road! I wonder how things would have turned out if we chose to pray first. There is power in prayer.

I would like to thank you all for showing up to our all night prayer vigil. I know that the Holy Spirit will be upon us as we come together as a body of Christ in praying and seeking His leading. And I pray that we will experience the early church as we continue to write Acts 29. “Then Paule dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence, no one forbidding him.” Acts 28:30,31.

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