Since last Friday, we have been receiving great grace through our Spring Revival.
Although I have known the guest preachers for decades and have worked with them, this time I was finally able to truly hear the deeper stories of their lives.
As I received grace through the Word, I was also led to reflect on myself.
I felt deeply ashamed that, in my constant rush forward, I had not fully embraced the pain and life stories of those who have been called to walk this journey with me.
Rev. Leo Lee testified about the traces of God’s grace even in suffering that cannot be explained, and many in the congregation were moved to tears.
Rev. Sung Eun Kim shared the grace he discovered while raising his child with a disability, and how through that journey he came to understand the pain of others more deeply. His testimony brought a profound impact.
Rev. Wooyoung Kim shared that while ministering to members suffering from dementia, even if we forget who we are, God never forgets who we are. His message brought deep comfort to our church.
Perhaps because it has been a long time since we last held a revival, the congregation’s longing for grace feels even more earnest.
I sincerely thank everyone who generously gave offerings to serve the guest preachers.
By having them stay in the church guest room instead of a hotel, we were able to save expenses and instead provide them with a meal allowance so they could enjoy time with their families.
I am also deeply grateful to all those who served behind the scenes to make this revival possible.
Especially on the final day of the “Daniel Fast 21,” the special healthy meal—perilla mushroom soup—was absolutely outstanding. Along with that, the pumpkin porridge, carrot juice, green pea soup, and avocado toast were all truly works of love prepared by the finest chefs of New York. After early morning prayer, watching the guest pastors enjoy their meal with joy brought great happiness to my heart as well.
Now I think I understand. Along the path we have been walking together, there have already been countless stories of God at work.
It is just that…
I am only now beginning to hear them.