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Barnabas Kang

When I met Pastor Ron Ward, who was visiting the hospital in Korea last September, we promised to meet in North Macedonia the following summer. At the time, I wasn't entirely sure if I could return to North Macedonia, but I promised in faith that we would meet there, and God fulfilled that promise. I was so amazed, happy, and grateful. Although my English is limited, we had many beautiful and fruitful conversations.

Sister Sanya and our fourth daughter, Ana, were baptized for the first time in North Macedonia UBF. Sister Sanya shared a life testimony full of grace and interpreted the Sunday sermon excellently. I saw the Holy Spirit touch Ana's heart as she shared her testimony. As I studied Isaiah 40 with missionary David Kim, I could hear the voice of the Lord who comforts us, saying, "Your sins are forgiven" (Isaiah 40:1-2).

I believe this visit marked a historic turning point for us. I believe that through this visit, God will do something new through us. God asked us, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Now we must graciously follow that voice. "Here I am. Send me!" To do this, I have decided to first absorb God's Word abundantly, to look to Jesus every day, and to live a life filled with the Spirit that the Lord gives us. Although my body is weak and fatigues easily if I overexert myself even a little, and I therefore often procrastinate, I will live by faith in the Lord, who said, "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." (Isaiah 40:31). I pray that I may present myself as a servant of the Lord who is not ashamed before God, His children, and His flock.

Amen.