HOLD THE RAIN

JULY 11, 2026

“Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.”

Matthew 8:26

Up until 3 years ago, we had tents set up for the different divisions at campmeeting. Usually, when campmeeting is over, the pastors and the camp staff wait until Sunday morning for Camp Strike to take down the meeting tents. But that one year, due to the summer camp schedule, we had to hold Camp Strike on Saturday evening as soon as the Sabbath ended. Things were challenging. We didn’t have much time. We didn’t have sunlight. And we were expecting rain.

All week long, we prayed for fair weather on Saturday night. We couldn’t get the gigantic meeting tents wet. Otherwise, we would have to wait until they get dry and then store them. Unfortunately, the weather forecast had said there was a high chance of rain that night. We prayed that God would hold the rain.

When the sun had set, all the pastors and camp staff worked hard together to take everything down. We made a good team effort, and it was joyous and fun. God kept everyone safe, and we were able to take down all the tents in 3 hours! Now here is the exciting part: The last tent came down. We folded the tents and were put into a huge box. The very moment the last box of tents was stored away, at that very moment, rain started pouring down! God had been holding the rain for us! We praised God for His goodness. God can do mighty things for us when we ask.

TASTE OF HEAVEN

JULY 4, 2026

“You will show me the path of life; In your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16:11

We had a wonderful time at camp meeting, and this year’s theme was “Taste of Heaven.” The weather was perfect throughout the week, the messages presented were food for the soul, and, for me personally, I had a great team working together on my livestream operations in my video booth. Everything seemed ideal, just like the theme of the camp meeting.

An additional reason for this week being a “Taste of Heaven” was that my brother’s family joined us this year. Since Tim’s family came to Madison in January, I was looking forward to having a camp meeting together. It was in 2015 when my brother’s family and my parents were at camp together for my ordination. Since then, it has been our first time camping out together as both families. The campsite was busy, and during meal times we were surrounded by kids, but it was all laughter and joy. Having my family around was truly a heavenly experience.

This is where the truly heavenly experience and joy are, according to David: being in God’s presence. Being in the presence of God is where the real heaven is. And we must seek His presence all the time.

SWEET

JUNE 13, 2026

“How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”

Psalm 119:103

The World Cup kicked off on Thursday! Hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, the

world’s most popular sports event will run for a month, featuring 104 awesome

international soccer games. As a soccer fan, I am very excited. But let me tell you a

personal story that happened 12 years ago, around the time of the 2002 Korea/Japan

World Cup.

My country, Korea, reached the semi-finals, which was a historic moment for us Koreans.

I was crazy for soccer; I did not want to miss a single game. But then there was a conflict.

My dad and I had planned a mission trip to China, and we were to leave on the day of the

World Cup finals. I wanted to watch the game so much. The only thing I had in mind was

canceling the mission trip to China, just because I wanted to watch a 90-minute soccer

game. I remember telling Dad that I didn’t want to go to China. In return, he scolded me

pretty badly. I deserved it. Eventually, we went to China as scheduled. I was really blessed

on that mission trip to China. I still remember the things we did in China 12 years ago.

What about the World Cup? I don’t even remember who won that World Cup in 2002

anymore, because it’s not even worth it.

I share this with you because similar foolish thoughts have come to mind recently. I was

really excited about this year’s World Cup, but I was slightly disappointed to know that I

would be gone for the camp meeting for 2 weeks right in the middle of the World Cup.

When I realized my foolishness, I repented. I did not realize that I would receive so many

more blessings throughout the camp meeting period as I listened to the beautiful Words

of God from chosen speakers.

If you have trouble deciding what to do when there is a conflict between secular things

and godly things, then choose the latter. When it comes to listening to the Word of God,

nothing else can come in the way. Spending time with God is definitely “sweeter than

honey.”