The Prophet of the Nations Who Walks With God
Baek Su-yeon from Sendai, Japan
By the grace of God, I am preaching the gospel in Japan. There are moments of deep joy, but also many moments of sorrow while sharing the gospel. It is not because of those who refuse to listen or try to hinder the work, but because I am not yet fluent in Japanese.
If only I could speak a little better, this person might come to God.
What if my poor Japanese prevents the truth from being delivered properly?
While giving thanks to Heavenly Father and Mother for granting me the precious opportunity to preach the gospel abroad, I also felt sorry and inadequate because of my shortcomings. One day, while reading the Bible to strengthen my heart, a passage caught my eye:
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” “Alas, Sovereign LORD,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.”
But the LORD said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD. Jer 1:5–8
God already knows all my weaknesses and limitations, yet He still entrusted me with the mission of being “a prophet to the nations.” In the words, “Do not be afraid,” I can feel God’s blessing and tender love for His children—and I gain new strength.
I give heartfelt thanks to God Elohim for granting me the noble mission of a prophet who walks with God. For the completion of the gospel in Japan, and for the fulfillment of world evangelism, I will continue to run forward with faith and courage.