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Pastor's Devotional Thoughts

October 12, 2024



I had a unique experience today in Korea. Due to high population density and continuous development of infrastructure, we had to move four gravesites of our family to a new location. This was not a part of my plan in Korea, but I ended up joining my extended ‘Kwon’ clan in this project. During the process, I got to see the remains of my great, great-grandfather, great-grandmother, grandfather, and uncle. These remains were put into new wooden boxes (I can’t say they were caskets, they were small) and buried at a new site, which was about 50 minutes away from the old one. 


Once they were buried, my other uncle and cousin, who are not Christians, paid respect to the god of the land to submit our ancestors’ remains to the new site. Then they offered drinks to our ancestors by pouring alcoholic drinks over the new site. My father and I watched all this with amusement because we know what the Bible teaches about death, the second coming of Jesus, and resurrection.


At the second coming of Jesus, Paul teaches us, “For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.” 1 Thessalonians 4:16. Leviticus 25 talks about Jubilee, which occurred every 50 years. In this year, there was the redemption of property, and slaves were made free, among many other blessings. This is how Jubilee started, “Then you shall cause the trumpet of the Jubilee to sound on the tenth day of the seventh month; and the Day of Atonement you shall make the trumpet to sound throughout all your land.” Leviticus 25:9. When the trumpet was heard throughout the land, there was redemption. And that’s why when Jesus returns, trumpets will be heard to free us from the bondage of death and give us eternal redemption.


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.


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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