A few years ago, in a high school in Bucheon, Korea, a homeroom teacher attracted a lot of attention by making breakfast every day for her class children. At a high school in Seoul, Korea, students who were absent from the beginning of the semester began attending school by their school counselors’ suggestion to eat breakfast together, and the absent rate was remarkably reduced. The breakfast contained the school counselor’s affection for students. It didn’t only deepen the relationship between the teacher and the students but also was a great communication tool. Students were able to enjoy healthy and pleasant school life by sharing their concerns with the teacher and receiving comfort and advice.
There are many situations that draw people close and strengthen their bond, but one of them is having a meal together. Those who have meals together, including one’s own family members, are expressed shig-gu [family] in Korea, and if a person becomes a shig-gu, he or she is cared by the family.
We’ve become a family of Zion by having the food of life every day made by God, the Teacher of our souls. That’s why we have affection for each other. Through the food of God’s love, we’re filled with wellness and happiness as well. The more members we have, the better it is because we can enjoy the blessing all together. Now let us pass on the love God has given us. Let’s recommend the food of God to the souls whom we want to care as a family member.