For I know that
the Lord is great,
and that our Lord
is above all gods.

Psalm 135:5


Who is the Lord? Why is He great? And if He’s so great, how great is He? What about all the other gods we know about? The psalmist must have had a true experience with His Lord. To truly know that someone or something is above all others and is so awesome takes ‘being there’. For us who’ve had the wonderful opportunity to live and learn in a home or school where God takes precedence, it’s not as difficult to fathom (however, we do sometimes need to stop and ponder as David did). Now, try living in a society steeped in the roots of Shamanism. Is it now as easy to understand the depth of who God is? This is where we find ourselves today - seeking God for wisdom in feeding hearts with a gentle, yet deep, understanding of a God who loves them and wants to have a personal relationship with them. Each day is spent trying to teach people that God is a ‘friend’ who cares about them and really does have a purpose for each and every life.

The program we are presently using at the church is one we’ve created in the past four and a half years of living in Korea. Of course the curriculum includes the much needed English study for this area. However, a huge part of our study focuses on Bible study, worship songs, prayer, and proper etiquette. We require the students to memorize the Bible verses we study and teach them the power of having God’s Word hidden in their hearts. We also impress upon them the power of song. Singing not only brings glory and praise to God, it wards off the enemies forces.

For the past two weeks (we study a new verse every two weeks), we have been looking at Psalm 135:5. It has also been a refreshing time for us as teachers as we share and realize just how great our God is. May we all realize one more time, as David did, that we have the one and only God. He is with us, in us, around us, working through us . . . As we are awakened to this simple, yet astounding fact, let’s be revived in the work we do. As we turn the pages of the newspaper today, flick through the channels of doom and gloom, or search for one little fragment of good news on the internet, let’s be recharged as we realize Who is in control . . . and even more so in the fact that we know Him personally. For those who have not yet grasped this truth, we surround you with our prayers. We pray that you will find your Lord in Jesus Christ, your Friend, and open the fountain of grace one more time. Be blessed!