A Mother's Love

A Mother's Love

BY: Brenda Ascott Fry

This world has jewels, money, land
position, power, and mansions grand
But a mother's love more precious far,
than all these other treasures are.

A mother nurtures, guides, protects
Her teachings each child's life affects,
and when in later years they go,
away from home, and friends they know
Those teachings will provide the stay,
to keep them on the good straight way.

Though some may stray to taste the fruits,
of worldly pleasures -- still the roots
of Mother's teachings, love, and care
will some day draw them back to where,
the Savior's love can them enfold,
and fill them with a spirit bold.

So children, each and every day,
honor your mother in some way --
To show that you appreciate,
she taught you how to love, not hate.
To comfort you, to guide, to lead,
to be there in your time of need.

But best of all, -- to show the way,
that leads to home with God some day.

"the Jerusalem that is above is free and she is our Mother" Gal 4:26

Whom does the bible testify?

People really do look to the bible as a historical reference or even just as plain comfort BUT the bible speaks about the savior that will redeem us all. Then we definitely need to know who this is in order to be saved!

You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me John 5:39

Now in the age of the Holy Spirit there are 66 books in the bible but when Christ walked there was only 39- the Old Testament. This can only mean the Old Testament testifies about Christ but isn’t it curious that the same ones whom had the bible memorized rejected the savior?

Christ even testified about himself 2,000 years ago, check out Luke 24 starting from verse 13 he appears before the men and they don’t recognize him but he lets them know who he is through verse 30-31.

But still the teachers of the law rejected him then! I mean even Christ testified himself 2,000 years ago using the Old Testament then why wouldn’t he use the whole bible to testify himself again? He has because only Christ Ahnsahnghong has let this dark world know the truth!!

What is true faith?

I had a women stop me today and ask me if I had faith, my instinct reaction was to say of course; but do I really? What does it mean to have true faith?

But not all the Israelites accepted the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?” Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. But I ask: Did they not hear? Of course they did: “Their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.” Romans 10:16

Most people have faith in God based on what they have heard, through family members or perhaps church but never biblically based. Then I ask again what is true faith?

The Jews who were there gathered around him, saying, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered, “I did tell you, but you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify about me, but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. John 10:24-27

Then in order to be considered God’s sheep/children we need to follow in Christ’s example! Obey God’s word 100%, that’s true faith. I can’t just believe what anyone says unless its in the bible because God’s word is absolute!!

“And without faith it is impossible to please God” Hebrews 11:6

Zion - Part 2

Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. (John 6:53) so in order for God to be in us and for us to share Christ’s blood we need his flesh and blood? Matthew 26: 17-28 shows us we need to keep the Passover! This is the only way that Christ can be in us and us in him.

Once, on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is in your midst.” Luke 22:15-20

At that time only Christ was among them!! Christ = kingdom of Heaven! Even Matthew 26 says Christ will not eat it again until the Kingdom Comes again…

In Matthew 24 Christ clearly speaks of a second coming. But where is going to be the designated place that Kingdom of Heaven will come?

“The Redeemer will come to Zion” Isa 59:22 , second coming Christ will come to Zion. But Christ coming also means the coming of Kingdom of Heaven! Then Zion should be the place the savior will come… then we must all search for Zion!!

Zion- Part 1

I have heard the saying of Zion many times, in fact I may have even seen a few churches with the name of Zion. Its not until recently, I understood what it meant. Every one has the hope for Heaven!! I mean its described as Paradise isn't it?

"I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know—God knows. And I know that this man—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but God knows— was caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things, things that no one is permitted to tell" (2 Cor 12:1-4).

Here the apostle Paul described it so beautifully, even though he hadn't even see it himself. Through this passage it also reveals there are three heavens?? What does that mean?

" In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." Gen 1:1

Wow, amazing! Heavensssss? then it confirms there is definitely more then one heaven. OK so now what exactly does this mean for us? We all want to get to heaven of course!

"But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you." Lk 11:20

With the finger of God, heaven has come upon us? We must see what is the finger of God!

"it is by the Spirit of God that I drive out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you." Mat 12:28

YES! so the Finger of God= Spirit of God. If we receive this then we receive Kingdom of heaven! So how?? According to Rm 8:9, the Spirit of God = the Spirit of Christ. Then we need to make sure we are children of God so that we share in the same with Christ.

::The magic of Mother’s love::

The magic of a Mother’s love

Author: Unknown

Brings harmony and bliss

It covers like a blanket

And cures boo-boos with a kiss

It offers grand protection

From evil that lurks around,

It tames the fear of little ones

And turns frowns upside down.

It holds a wealth of wisdom

With gentleness it guides

It holds the hand when needed

Then let’s go with tears of pride.

And through those precious childhood years

In an instant passes,

The love and magic mom instills

Will last and last and last

This poem is so beautiful it reminds me of Mother Jerusalem! Her love for us truly lasts forever and ever (Eternal life!)

" “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!" Isa 49:15. Mother never forgets any of her children! she loves and comforts each child..

Who is Jesus Christ?

Many people have so many interpretations to know who is true Christ...

Beginning with Isaiah 7:14, we can see a prophecy that must be fulfilled! It concerns Immanuel, but who is that? When you look into Matthew 1:18-23:

"All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”)." Then this must mean Immanuel = God but also it says God is with us. Then how can God be with us human beings, only by coming in the flesh! Many times, since the old testament God mentioned he would come in the flesh!

" For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this." (Isaiah 9:6-7) He (meaning Jehovah) must accomplish this prophecy! This means that God let us know he would come in the flesh. But here it lets us know that we could recognize him by David's throne :) Hooray there is an easy way to recognize him! If we find out about David's throne then we get to know all about God :) But Lets see first who fulfilled David's throne!!!

"But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David" (Matthew 1:28-33) Then here we can see that the prophecy was fulfilled by Jesus! Then Jesus must be the same as Jehovah.But the prophecy doesn't stop there.

"so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him." (Hebrews 9:28) Ok so its easy to see Christ suffered 2,000 years ago when he appeared (in the flesh) then it says he will come again to bring salvation! Then in this last age Christ Ahnsahnghong has appeared and brought us salvation through the Passover and he also fulfilled the throne of king David!...

Is Faith alone enough??

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life - John 3:16

Through this one verse we can understand that God is true! Simply by this verse, like seriously with just this one verse. People are so quick to show this one exact verse but what about the rest of the bible??

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them - John 3:36

I have seen these two verses many times in my life of faith, but why is it people still justify their faith with just these two?.. wouldn't that make our faith in God contained to a fortune cookie?

Yes these are the first steps to believing in God.... But our belief in God is for us to reach to the kingdom of Heaven! (1 pt 2:9) I want to know God! I want to feel close to God; I need to know who God is! But God lets us know who they are through the bible.

We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands - 1 John 2:3

Then not only by belief can we enter the Kingdom of Heaven we must keep Gods commands... Then were are God's Commands written and set? What are God's Commands exactly???

The Teachings of Heavenly Mother Part 9

Teachings of Mother #9

"As the sea receives all the dirt and purifies it, we should have a broad and beautiful mind enough to cover up even the faults of our brothers and sisters."

Heavenly Mother came down to this dark world as the light. Even though the light exposes all other gods and idols, she did not look at our wrongs--instead she covered up all of our sins. She never accused us, even though we were guilty.

"The Lord looked down from his sanctuary on high, from heaven he viewed the earth, to hear the groans of the prisoners and release those condemned to death." (Psalm 102:19-20)

Those who are in prison, what did they commit?
They committed a crime.
Those who are condemned to death, what kind of crime did they commit?
A grevious crime.

This earth is a prison for our spirits. Our spirits were once in Heaven. Do you remember? (Gen 2:7, Ecc 12:7, Job 38:1-21, Eze 28:11-17, Gen 2:15-17, Gen 3:4-6, Gen 3:22-24, Rom 5:12, Heb 11:13-16)

Because of our sins, we were cast down to this earth; we are strangers here, this is not our home.
Nevertheless, Jesus Christ came 2000 years ago, withstanding brutal treatment and enduring the pain of the cross, and covered our sins through the blood of the New Covenant Passover. (Matthew 26:17, 26-28)

Then, He came again, a second time, withstanding brutal treatment, and restored the New Covenant Passover that was lost in the Dark Ages. Christ Ahnsahnghong, 2nd Coming Christ, covered our sins. (Hebrews 9:27-28)

Before He fulfilled his 37 year ministry, as the spiritual King David, Christ Ahnsahnghong revealed to us who is our Mother (His bride, His wife) and let us know to follow Her. (Rev 2:19-20, Gal 4:26)

Now, our Heavenly Mother is still dwelling with us, withstanding brutal treatment, and reminds us to cover our brothers and sisters faults, as Christ has done for us.

The Teachings of Heavenly Mother Part 8

Teachings of Mother #8
"When we praise our brothers and sisters, the praise returns to us."

Every teaching of Heavenly Mother is so beautiful. When I went to visit Heavenly Mother in Korea, I saw how she treated every one of us. She always encouraged us; She always shared uplifting and positive words with us. Through Her teachings and Her example, we can see how we should act towards our brothers and sisters in the royal priesthood, and towards our neighbors (Hebrews 7:11, 1 Peter 2:9-10). She has taught us to praise and encourage one another.

Jesus said:

"I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you." (John 13:15)

Apostle Paul said:

"Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ." (1 Cor 11:1)

Second Coming Christ, Christ Ahnsahnghong said:

"I follow Mother." (Rev 14:1-5)

Heavenly Mother is the Messiah--the female Christ who is dwelling on this earth with us. I eagerly want to follow Her actions and examples. She teaches me to love and praise my brothers and sisters--with a smile :)

The Teachings of Heavenly Mother Part 7

From the History of the Israelites, we can see how dangerous it is to grumble against God. The ramifications for making such a mistake were grave; God warned us through the history of the Israelites in the desert:

"...Nevertheless, God was not pleased with most of them; their bodies were scattered over the desert. Now these things occurred as examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did. Do not be idolaters,...We should not commit sexual immorality...We should not test the Lord...And do not grumble, as some of them did-and were killed by the detroying angel. These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come." (1 Cor 10:1-11)

Teachings of Mother #7
Arrogance comes from the mind full of complaint, when we serve God always with thanksgiving, complaint and arrogance recede from us, and humility dwells in our hearts.

This is what our God the Mother teaches us. Because she loves mankind so much, she came down out of Heaven, and is now dwelling in the flesh, to remind us how we can be protected from all of the disasters and how we can change into the children of God--with gracious and beautiful minds (Revelation 21:2-3). She reminded us not to grumble.

Even though it may seem like a minimal offense, Heavenly Mother Jerusalem earnestly warns us over and over again not to grumble against God, but rather to give thanks to God in every situation (1 Thes 5:16-18). Sometimes, in an unpleasant situation, it is easy to see from a dim perspective, but in reality, every circumstance that God has made is to save us and to bring us into the glorious light of the kingdom of heaven. Like Joshua and Caleb, who saw gracious and victorious results by having and thankful and positive mind, I pray that many peoples around the world can receive the same results through following the Teachings of Heavenly Mother Jerusalem (Gal 4:26, Micah 4:1-2).

The Teachings of Heavenly Mother Part 6

God the Mother tells us to have the mind of a master, and through Her teachings we can understand the characteristics of the sons of God (Gal 4:26-31):

"Though others do not work, we should not complain but do our work faithfully. Having the mind of a master makes us work with pleasure and with ease." (Teachings of Mother #6)

One of the shocking things that I noticed, when I first started attending the Church of God World Mission Society, was that when people worked in the church, they always had a smile on their face. Even though they may have been doing the most laborious job, they worked tirelessly, because they realized something; I truly felt that they realized God's great sacrifice, and that was why they worked so hard. Even though there were projects in the church that they could have easily hired someone to do (cleaning, landscaping, web design, shoveling snow, flower arrangements, construction, etc.) all of the members came together, and were able to accomplish everything through the unity of mind and one spirit: the Spirit of sonship (Psalms 133, Romans 8:14-17).

Every time I am working in Zion, and see my brothers and sisters working so hard for the Gospel, I smile and remember this teaching of Heavenly Mother.

The Teachings of Heavenly Mother Part 5

I was so moved by a recent sermon that I heard about the "Spirit of Sonship and the Spirit of Slavery". In the Bible, God lets us know that there is a spirit that makes us slaves to fear, and a Spirit of sonship.

"For you did not receive a spirit that makes you slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, 'Abba, Father.'" (Rom 8:15-16)

"Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, 'Abba, Father.' So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, God has made you also an heir." (Gal 4:6-7)

Now, as the sons of God, we have been given the blessing to call God our Father, and the inheritance of the kingdom of heaven. We are not hired workers, but the children of God. In the time of apostle Paul, the mystery of the sons of God was yet to be revealed, as the Scripture says:

"The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed." (Rom 8:19)

The sons of God could not be revealed until the last days, until the new order, as God prophesied:

"...Put on your garments of splendor, O Jerusalem, the holy city." (Isa 52:1)

"Lift up you eyes and look around; all your sons gather and come to you. 'As surely as I live,' declares the Lord, 'you will wear them all as ornaments; you will put them on , like a bride.'" (Isaiah 49:18)

"I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband...He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." (Rev 21:2-4)

"O afflicted city, lashed by storms and not comforted, I will build you with stones of turquoise, your foundations with sapphires. I will make your battlements of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones. All your sons will be taught by the Lord, and great will be your children's peace." (Isa 54:11-13)

"And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God. It shone with the glory of God, and its brilliance was like that of a very precious jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal...The wall was made of jasper, and the city of pure gold, as pure as glass. The foundations of the city walls were decorated with every kind of precious stone..." (Rev 21:19-22)

The sons of God were made to adorn the Heavenly Jerusalem, the Holy City coming down out of heaven--meaning not of this world. She is the bright Morning Star that shines with the Glory of God! She was what the creation was really waiting for (Rev 19:7-9), and now she is being revealed; she is our Mother.

"But the Jerusalem that is above is free, and she is our mother." (Gal 4:26, cf. Rev 21:10)

Now that Mother has appeared, we are no longer slaves (Gal 4:30-31). Through her Word, we are being made into the sons of God (Micah 4:1-2).

The Teachings of Heavenly Mother Part 4

"Be humble."

Heavenly Mother Jerusalem has taught us that "Being arrogant means wanting to be served". She reminds us to have a humble mind, often empasizing Philippians Chapter 2: "but in humility consider others better than yourselves". Heavenly Mother shows us the perfect example of humilty. Everyday, she makes herself nothing. Even though she is the very nature God, she took the nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. Everyday She humbles herself and carries the cross of our sins, as the reality of the mercy seat in the Most Holy Place. Even though she is found in appearance as a wo(man) she is God. She is the essence of humility.

Jesus Christ testified about Her coming (Rev 1:1-3, Rev 21:9-10, Rev 22:17). Apostle Paul also testified about Her (Gal 4:26). Now, as the scriptures have prophesied, the children of God, the Church of God, established by God, testifies that Heavenly Mother has appeared and is now teaching us (Isa 54).

The Teachings of Heavenly Mother Part 3

Through the knowledge of True Elohim God (Elohim is Hebrew for Gods, Genesis 1:26-27), we can be transformed into the divine nature (2 Pet 1:3-4). God is not only Father; God is also our Mother. In the last days, the water of life and the Word of God is flowing out from our Mother, the New Jerusalem, as the scriptures testified (Rev 22:17, Rev 21:9-10, Gal 4:26, Zach 14:8, Mic 4:1-2). It is our Mother who has appeared to us in this age, and is giving us the words of Eternal Life.

"Concede"
Heavenly Mother teaches us that in the same way that Abraham was blessed when he gave in for his nephew lot, we will be even more blessed when we give in for our brothers and sisters. Elohim God, Christ Ahnsahnghong (the Holy Spirit) and the bride (our Mother, the New Jerusalem), came down out of glorious Heaven and gave up Their glorious throne to save sinners. In this way, They made the ultimate concession for us. (Rev 22:17)

Now being made in Their image, They are teaching mankind how to walk Their path of great sacrifice.

The Teachings of Heavenly Mother Part 2

Mothers Law is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Through Heavenly Mothers teachings I am learning how to repent for the grievous sins that I committed in the kingdom of heaven. By keeping Mother's teachings, which are the reality of the Two Stone Tablets in the Most Holy Place, She is teaching me her great sacrifice and boundless love to save sinners.

Mother teaches us to:

"Give love"
She gave love to the sinners, the prodigal children that sinned against Her in heaven. Her love is seen through Her voluntary life on this earth in the flesh. She sacrifices Herself as the reality of the Red Heifer (Numbers 19). Now she is teaching us to give love to our neighbors by sharing the good news of salvation with all who have an ear to hear.

"Give glory to God"
She said when we give glory to Her, the glory will return to us. She wants to give glory to the ones that did not give her glory in the kingdom of heaven.

"Have a beautiful mind."
Even though we were not beautiful before, as the law is for the sinners and the rebels, she is making us to be beautiful, in Her divine image. Beautiful people have no hate--only love in their hearts. Heavenly Mother teaches us that only beautiful (minded) people can enter the kingdom of heaven.

...to be continued...

The Teachings of Heavenly Mother Part 1

"You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. " (Matt 5:38-39)

When Christ comes, the Law of Christ takes effect. As we see in the verse above, what was written in the Law of Moses became obsolete with the appearance of Jesus. When Jesus came, he brought the new covenant. (Jer 31:31-34, Heb 8:7-13, Luke 22:14-15, 19-20)

As time passed, the new covenant was trampled on, and people started keeping what they wanted to keep, and worshiping Christ with offerings that Christ never requested (Mark 7:6-8). Christ never said to worship Him on Sunday; Christ never said to change Passover to Communion and then keep it every Sunday, or everyday, or whenever we chose. Christ kept Passover at the appointed time as our example.

I am so thankful that Christ came a second time, with the new name, Christ Ahnsahnghong, and restored the Truth of the new covenant--the words that we can live by, (John 6:54) and led us to our Heavenly Mother who was hidden in the scriptures.

Christ Ahnsahnghong said, "I follow Mother." Now we are under the Law of Heavenly Mother Jerusalem (Gal 4:26, Mic 4:1-2).

The Old Order is Obsolete: Heavenly Mother is the New Order

"The Ark of the Covenant"
"The Ark of the Testimony"
"The Ark of the Law"

All of these are phrases are obsolete. Perfection could not be attained through the Levitical Priesthood, as the Holy Spirit testified:

"If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it the law was given to the people), why was there still need for another priest to come-one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron?" (Heb 7:11)

Perfection was not attained through the Old Testament Law, that Law was merely a shadow. It was unclear, unfulfilled, and incomplete.

"The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming--not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. If it could, would they not have stopped being offered?
...because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins." (Heb 10:1-4)

Christ is the reality:

"In those days, when your numbers have increased greatly in the land," declare the Lord, "men will no longer say, The ark of the covenant of the Lord.' It will never enter their minds or be remembered; it will not be missed, nor will another one be made. At that time they will call Jerusalem the Throne of the Lord, and all nations will gather in Jerusalem to honor the name of the Lord." Jer 3:16-17

The reality of the ark of the covenant is our Heavenly Mother.

"But the Jerusalem that is above is free, and she is our mother!" Gal 4:26

"and I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. he will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Rev 21: 2-4

Now that our Heavenly Mother, the new Jerusalem has come down out of heaven, the old order is obsolete. Now I want to follow Her Law...

Heavenly Mother Endures

"Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Simon and his companions when to look for him, and when they found him, they exclaimed: 'Everyone is looking for you!' Jesus replied, 'Let us go somewhere else--to the nearby villages--so I can preach there also, That is why I have come."
(Mark 1:35-38)

The whole purpose of Christ coming into this world was to preach: to let sinners know how to receive redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Even from the early morning, Jesus began to preach the gospel.

Christ Ahnsahnghong and Heavenly Mother did the same. Christ Ahnsahnghong preached the new covenant for 37 years (to fulfill the prophesy of King David) and Heavenly Mother continues to preach the gospel so that we may be saved and go to heaven. Their whole purpose for coming down to this earth was to save us. They did nothing wrong, but often people slander and oppose them, even though They are the Saviors that the Bible testified about from the Creation. This was the same thing that happened to Jesus Christ 2000 years ago...

Even through the persecution and suffering, Heavenly Mother still loves us and endures everything for us.

I truly want to resemble The sacrifice and love and Heavenly Mother Jerusalem (Genesis 1:26-27 Gal 4:26).

Numbers 19:1-21

In the Garden,
We walked with Mother,
beside the river,
of the water of life.
Day after day,
rejoicing always,
but we commited sin,
we lost Heaven.

"Come back to Heaven!"
You call Your children earnestly.
Day and night You pray for us,
to come into Your arms.
Oh Mother Jerusalem!
You came down from Heaven,
to save Your lost children.
We repernt of all our sins.

Our Mother, the red heifer,
on the altar's sacrificed.
Even though she is free,
she endures suffering--
so that we many understand,
Her love and sacrifice,
so that we could go back home,
so that we could be free.

The heifer is burned to ash,
giving us the water of life.
Even though she is innocent,
she does not utter a word.
Our Mother does not deserve to feel,
the pain of separation,
on account of our grievious sins,
we repent of all our sins.

When I doubt,
when I boast,
when I envy,
when I hate,
when I'm proud and angry,
when I'm self-seeking,
with tears in your eyes,
You wait patiently,
for me to repent,
and not sin again.

The cross that You bear for me,
on Your knees each night you pray for me.
You pray that I will understand,
Your love and sacrifice.
But, now I want to bear my cross,
and follow You earnestly.
With all my heart and all my soul,
I repent of all my sins.

(Gen 2:15-17, Gen 3-,Rom 5:12, Eze 28:11-17, Psa 102:19-20, Luke 19:10, Matt 9:13, Rom 6:23, Eph 1:7, Matt 26:17-28, John 6:54, )

(Num 19:1-21, Heb 10:1-4, Rev 22:17, Rev 21:9-10, Gal 4:26)

The Rose of Sharon

National Flower of South Korea
"I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys." Song of Solomon 2:21

Mugunghwa

Immortal Flower

The Rose of Sharon opens,
and spreads her fragrance from the east.
Even though she blooms late,

her flowers never fail.
Her strength withstands the heat of summer,
and she grows tall like a tree in all circumstances.

The immortal flower shines,
reflecting the light of the sun.

God the Mother's Boundless Love

There is a true story about a mother who was buried under the rubble of an earthquake, along with her baby. Being trapped under the debris, the mother’s only wish was to keep her loving child alive. She eagerly struggled to breastfeed her baby, but was unable, due to her own malnourishment. As the days went by, the mother became desperate to find a way to feed her dying child. In a last attempt keep her precious baby alive, she used a sharp rock to cut off the tip of her finger and allowed her child to suck the blood dripping from her finger. When the rescue team arrived, the mother was dead, but the baby was still alive; the mother had sacrificed her own life to save her child.

Through the selfless love and sacrifice of this mother, I can come to understand more Christ’s boundless love to save sinners.

“Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Rom 5:7-8

How can I even fathom the love of Christ? Christ came down out of heaven to this world, in the flesh, having to breathe the air of this world, and underwent extreme pain, suffering, humiliation and crucifixion in order to save us.

Now, Heavenly Mother is walking the path of suffering.

“But the Jerusalem that is above is free, and she is our mother.” Gal 4:26

“And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God.” Rev 21:10

Though many people blaspheme our Mother, the Heavenly Jerusalem, and say the same things to her that they said to Jesus Christ, her undying to love to save the sinners remains immovable. Zech 12:3

I am so thankful for the boundless love of God the Mother who sheds her blood for us every day.

A "gospel" is not the Gospel.

Jesus Christ preached the good news of the kingdom (Matthew 4:23). In other words, he preached the gospel (Matthew 24:14).

Whenever I would hear the word "gospel" growing up, a vision Karen Clark Sheard, Yolanda Adams, or CeCe Winans would pop-up in my mind. At that time, they were my favorite "gospel" artists. They sang with carisma and gusto, and seemed to believe wholeheartedly in the message they were delivering. Their songs would play on the "gospel" shows on the radio, and I would see their albums in the "gospel" section in music stores along with other "gospel" artists. I, myself, would even sing "gospel" music in the choir, often at the top of my lungs! But, what I have come to learn is that the "gospel" I thought was the gospel, was in fact no gospel at all.

This is what apostle Paul had to say about the gospel:

"...This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus." (Ephesians 3:4-7)

According to the Bible, the gospel is a mystery--meaning the reality is not disclosed to everyone. Through the gospel, we become heirs to the Kingdom of Heaven, we become one body, and we come to share in the precious promise of eternal life (1 John 2:25). Then, what is this gospel that Jesus Christ preached so ardently, and of which Apostle Paul proclaimed himself to be a servant?

Christ Ahnsahnghong gave us "aged" wine.

"so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him." (Hebrews 9:28)

"On this mountain the Lord Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine - the best of meats and the finest of wines. On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations, he will swallow up death forever...In that day they will say, 'Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. this is the Lord, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.'" (Isaiah 25:6-9)

Christ Ahnsahnghong is the One who came into this world covered with the shroud of sin and death, and brought us salvation through the New Covenant Passover. He shared with us the wine of the Passover that had been hidden and aging until now. He is 2nd coming Christ, and I am so proud and thankful to be able to say that He is my God.

As Jesus Christ promised us:

"Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life." (John 6:54),

Christ Ahnsahnghong, 2nd coming Christ, has renewed this precious promise. This promise was not given through what people call "Communion", it was not given through what people call "Eucharist", it was given through Christ's precious sacrifice of the Passover.

But, even though Father Christ Ahnsahnghong was in the world, the world did not understand. He was mocked and ridiculed, and called a heretic, when all he did was preach the Gospel and sacrifice for the lives of sinners. This is the same thing that happened to Jesus Christ 2000 years ago...

"The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it." (John 1:5)

"He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him." (John 1:10-11)

I hope that all people will recognize what Christ Ahnsahnghong has done for us, and that the whole world may follow Him and rejoice in His salvation.

Reflection of Heavenly Mother

Heavenly Mother's love is unconditional,
often silent and invisible,
but, it is clearly heard and seen,
through the lives of Her children.

Heavenly Mother is the Source

I look towards the east,

and there I see a mountain.

She is tall and wide and deep.

In my vision She covers the whole earth.

From the top of the mountain I see a spring.

The spring flows to be a river,

and the river forges its way into the Sea.

I can hear the sound as it flows into the Sea--

making the waters fresh and giving life to the creatures.

In my vision the mountain covers the whole earth.

I long to stand on this mountain forever.

(Zechariah 12:3, Zechariah 14:8, Ezekiel 47, Revelation 14)

Mercy from Christ Ahnsahnghong and Heavenly Mother

I am so thankful to Christ Ahnsahnghong and Heavenly Mother Jerusalem for opening my eyes to see Them through the scriptures and for carrying me on eagles' wings to meet Them at the Feasts of God. Throughout my time in Zion, They have allowed me to realize that everything is done by Them. Even though I thought that it was by my will that I was saved and that I was given the opportunity to know true God Elohim, I see more clearly that it is by Their grace that I am able to do anything.

Elohim God created everything out of nothing by Their word. Everything was done by Their will and with Their power. (Revelation 4:11) This is why I earnestly desire to give all glory to Elohim--Father Christ Ahnsahnghong and Heavenly Mother.

More and more each day, I am amazed and overjoyed with Their plan to save the children who sinned against Them in Heaven.

Elohim God says "Come!"

Elohim God is a mystery to some,
but for the children of God,
They are our Father and Mother.

In the beginning They said:
"Let us make man in our image...".
Now, in the end, They are calling out earnestly to the thirsty souls.
The Spirit and the bride are saying "Come!"
The children who listen are saying "Come!"
Can't you hear them?

(Genesis 1:26-27, Revelation 22:17)

Thankful for the Sabbath

I had an amazing Sabbath day! I am so thankful to be able to keep the Sabbath were Elohim God has promised me rest, blessings, and holiness, and a sign between me and God--that I may know God. Truly Elohim God is the source of knowledge and source of the water of life! (Genesis 1:3, 2 Corinthians 4:6, Genesis 1:26-27, Revelation 22:17)

God spoke:
"Remember the Sabbath Day by keeping it Holy..." (4th Commandment, Exodus 20:8-11)

What happened to the Sabbath? Now, Christian denominations are keeping Sunday worship.
God said..."Remember..."

Now is time to remember the Sabbath day. The Holy Spirit in the flesh, Christ Ahnsahnghong, came as the Bible prophesied and reminded us to "Remember". (John 14:26)

Ask. Seek. Knock. Find.

"So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened." (Luke 11: 9-10)

and in another place He said,

"...Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice...in that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete." (John 16:22-24)

The NAME of Christ is important. Christ has let us know that we will receive whatever we ask for in His name. In Revelation, which is concerning the last days, Christ testified that He would come with a new name, as it is written:

"Him who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of my God. Never again will he leave it. I will write on him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God; and I will also write on him my new name." (Revelation 3:12-13)

In order for us to receive blessings in this age, we must ask in the New Name.

The Spirit also mentioned "the NAME of the the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God". This Jerusalem has a NAME, and she is our Mother. (Revelation 21:10, Galatians 4:26)

The new name of Jesus and the name of Jerusalem are declared in Zion, for God spoke:

"the name of the Lord will be declared in Zion..." (Psalms 102:21-22)

Therefore, ask the way to Zion; seek Zion; knock on Zion's door. In Zion, you will find the names of our Father and Mother.

Endeavor

Endeavor: [en-dev-er] 1. to exert oneself to do or effect something; make an effort; strive: We must constantly endeavor if we are to succeed. 2. to attempt; try. 3. Archaic. to attempt to achieve or gain. 4. A strenuous effort; attempt.

...

As we embark on a mission,

and reach for what seems to be impossible,

Heavenly Mother has reminded us:

“Everything is possible for him who believes.”

As we press on towards our goals,

to actualize our dreams,

sometimes it seems like we are running in place.

But, an amazing thing is occurring:
God is building patience,

God is building endurance,

and running in place wasn’t actually what it seemed to be.

How do I know Christ Ahnsahnghong is the New Name?

Jesus said:

"...and I will also write on him my new name." (Revelation 3:12-13)

"...I will give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who receives it." (Revelation 2:17)

But, you may say to yourself, "I never heard about this new name. Why did you receive it, and not to me? How do you know Christ Ahnsahnghong is the new name?"

The answer is simple: Only those who are in Zion can know the New Name.

"...So the name of the Lord will be declared in Zion and his praise in Jerusalem when the peoples and the kingdoms assemble to worship the Lord." (Psalms 102:21-22)

According to the Bible, God's name will be given in Zion, the city of God's appointed feasts. Without being in Zion it is impossible to receive the new name. For God said, "...the name of the Lord will be declared in Zion." If it were possible to know the New Name, without being in Zion, then the Bible would be flawed--but the Bible has no flaw. Man's fixed concepts can be flawed, as even science has proven over and over again.

So, before one thinks to slander the name of Christ Ahnsahnghong, one should remember what happened to Jesus and to His followers 2000 years ago. People thought they were crazy. They were mocked and ridiculed. They were put in jail. They were stoned. They were tortured. They were burned to death and crucified. They kept the Feasts of God in catacombs. Why? Because of the Name of Christ.

Now, following the example of sacrifice of our forefathers of faith, I want to proclaim the New Name: Christ Ahnsahgnhong.

Christ Ahnsahnghong rebuilt Zion

Before coming to the World Mission Society Church of God, I didn't know about Zion, and I had no idea that there were certain "Feasts of God" that I should have been keeping (Leviticus 23). Jesus Christ, His disciples, and the early church kept the New Covenant Feasts, but many people are not aware that Christ's laws were changed in the Dark Ages. What most Churches are keeping now are pagan customs that have become traditions (Christmas, Sunday worship, cross reverence and other forms of idolatry, etc.). When Christ Ahnsahnghong came, he rebuilt Zion--something that, according to prophecy, only God can accomplish:

Indeed, of Zion it will be said, "This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High himself will establish her."
(Psalms 87:5)

"For the Lord will rebuild Zion...Let this be written for a future generation..."
(Psalms 102:12-22)

Jesus built Zion at his first coming, but it was destroyed as pagan/secular rituals infiltrated the church. When Christ Ahnsahnghong appeared, he rebuilt the ruined Zion, and that is why I am convinced that Christ Ahnsahnghong is not a mere man. He is God. (John 10:33, Hebrews 9:28)

I am so thankful that Christ Ahnsahnghong and Heavenly Mother have lead me to the Zion, the Church of God, where I can know God and receive the blessing of eternal life.

"...For there (In Zion) the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore." (Psalms 133)

Where is Zion?: Christ Ahnsahnghong reminded us.

Christ Ahnsahnghong reminded us to...(John 14:26).

"Look upon Zion, the city of our festivals; your eyes will see Jerusalem..." (Isaiah 33:20)

What distinguishes Zion?

The place where the Feasts of God are kept is Zion, and in that place, God promised to bestow His blessing of eternal life. (Psalms 132:13-14, Psalms 133:1-3)

What are God's Feasts?

Is Christmas one of God's festivals? No--check your Bibles, you will not find one line about Christmas being celebrated by God's people.

Is Easter one of God's festivals? Well, ask yourself, "Who is 'Easter'?", and then look it up in the enclycopedia. You may be surprised at what you learn. Additionally, I cannot recall ever seeing Jesus Christ mention her ("Easter") in the Bible, nor did the apostles or early saints ever refer to her.

Is Sunday worship one of God's festivals? The early church kept the Sabbath day (the 7th day, which is Saturday). Sunday worship originated in 321CE, as Roman Emperor Constantine (who worshiped the sun-god) endeavored to unite the Christian and pagan churches. He declared Sunday a "holiday", calling it the "venerable day of the sun".

When Isaiah testified about God's Feasts, he was not talking about Christmas, Easter, Sunday worship, or Mardi Gras; these festivals have no promise of God.

Then, what are God's Festivals?

"Have you ever heard of Zion?"

"Have you ever heard of Zion?"

I have met many people who say they have. Some know it as the sanctuary from simulated life in the movie "the Matrix". For others, "Zion" is the title of the catchy and slightly patriotic song Lauryn Hill put out in 1998. Even I can recollect seeing the word "Zion" while riding down the streets of my old neighborhood: "Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church", "African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church", etc...

But, what is Zion in God's point of view?

"But you have come to Mount Zion, to the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the living God. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly, to the church of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the judge of all men, to the spirits of righteous men made perfect." (Hebrews 12:22-23)

"And I looked, and there before me was the Lamb, standing on Mount Zion, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father's name written on their foreheads." (Revelation 14:1)

Before coming to the Church of God, I was never shown these verses before. I didn't know that the true children of God receive salvation from Almighty God only in Mount Zion. Once I learned, Zion became more to me than just a word, or a fairy tale, or a name to give ones child. Zion became essential. Zion became my sactuary; it is where God promised to protect me from all disasters.

The location of Zion was top-secret and classified--hidden and restricted. Now, the location has been disclosed. Christ Ahnsahnghong let me know where the true Zion is. I want to share what I learned...

I will boast about Heavenly Mother!

While growing up, I always heard children boast about their moms:

"My mom did this..."

"My mom is better than your mom because..."

"My mom bought me this..."

I must be honest, I never boasted much about my mom, because at that time I did not realize and appreciate everything that she had done for me. Being a spoiled child, I took many things for granted. Looking back at my past, I can see her invisible sacrifice, but still will not boast about it.

I will only boast about Heavenly Mother!

Our Heavenly Mother created the Heavens and the Earth!

Our Heavenly Mother came down to this Earth of sin and death to save us.

Our Heavenly Mother is the source of the Water of Life.

Our Heavenly Mother was hidden, but has now been revealed.

Our Heavenly Mother is better than all other mothers because she gives life!

Our Heavenly Mother bought us back from death through her great sacrifice.

Even Apostle Paul boasted about our Mother who has now appeared to us. Without Heavenly Mother, what can any church boast about? The true Church of God boasts about Heavenly Mother! (Galatians 4:26, Hebrews 12:22-24)

We have the word of the prophets made even more certain.

There is a verse that always touches me:

"And we have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit." (2 Peter 1:19)

This verse moves me so much because before learning the Truth about Heavenly Father and Mother, and about the Sabbath, Passover, etc., I thought that the Bible was written by man. The only thing that woke me up was seeing the prophecy and prophecy fulfillment. Through this, Elohim God (God the Father and God the Mother) has illuminated and continue to expose and revive my soul (Revelation 18:1).

When the Hebrew writer received the revelations from Christ, he testified about the spiritual infancy of the saints of the early church:

"...Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him and was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek. We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn...You need milk, not solid food!" (Hebrews 5:7-12)

My spirit is overjoyed with the knowledge that we have the word of the prophets made even more certain. The reality of Melchizedek, our Father Christ Ahnsahnghong has come; without father or mother, without genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, like the Son of God! (Hebrews 7: 1-3). And he blessed us with eternal life through the bread and wine of the New Covenant Passover (Genesis 14:18-20, Matthew 26:17-19, 26-28, John 6:54).

"But the Jerusalem that is above is free and she is our Mother". The reality of this New Covenant is our Mother (Galatians 4:21-31). Now that Perfection has appeared, the imperfect will soon fade away (Revelation 21:1-4).

Christ Ahnsahnghong is God Almighty

"Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life..." (John 6:54)

This is good news!

Christ Ahnsahnghong came to give us the good news of eternal life. By EATING Jesus' flesh and blood, we can have eternal life. Therefore, Jesus' flesh and blood is the reality of the tree of life (Genesis 3:22). He allowed us to eat his flesh and drink his blood through the New Covenant Passover (Matthew 26:17-28).

"...I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer." (Luke 22:15)

Why did Christ eagerly desire to EAT the Passover with his apostles? He eagerly wanted them to EAT from the Tree of Life.

During the dark ages, the Truth of Life was hidden again, then only who can reveal it? Only God Almighty.

Christ Ahnsahnghong revealed the Passover that was hidden, allowing us to eat from the Tree of Life again. He alone did what only God Almighty can do. That is why I am convinced, without a doubt, that Christ Ahnsahnghong is God Almighty. No matter what anyone says--He is God!

Christ Ahnsahnghong brought to light what was hidden.

It is written:

Jesus spoke all these things to the crowd in parables; he did not say anything to them without using a parable. So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet:

"I will open my mouth in parables,

I will utter things hidden since the

creation of the world." (Matthew 13:34)

What was the hidden since the creation of the world?

"...in the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil." (Genesis 2:9)

There were two trees in the Garden of Eden. The tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. There is a lot of talk about how Adam and Eve ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, but what was the characteristic of that tree?

"...but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die." (Genesis 2:16)

The tree of the knowledge of good and evil brought death to us (Genesis 3:1-6, Romans 5:12). Even from infancy, as a Christian, I had learned about this story. But there is something more shocking than death! There was another tree in the garden all along: a parable, hidden in plain sight.

"And the Lord God said, "The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat and live forever." (Genesis 3:22)

If we EAT from the tree of life, we can live forever. We can have eternal life! This is the most important news--more shocking than death! This is good news!

Christ Ahnsahnghong is the only one who revealed to us this mystery; he explained the parable to us and has lead us to the reality of the tree of life.

What is the reality?

God the Father and God the Mother did the unimaginable.

What could I ever do to repay God Elohim for coming into the flesh?

What could I ever say to exonerate myself from speaking against God the Father and God the Mother.

How far would I have to walk in order to understand Their pain and suffering.

How far would I have to travel to conceptualize Their great sacrifice of coming down to this earth?

How long would I have to wait to understand Their patience?

How long would I have to stand to understand Their unwaivering mercy?

How much would I have to give to feel Their burden of the cross?

How much would I have to speak?

Christ Ahnsahnghong and Heavenly Mother did the unimaginable. 2000 years ago, Christ was crucified not for a sin that He committed, but for our sins. Even 2nd Coming Christ, Christ Ahnsahnghong walked the thorny path of crucial suffering forsaking everything to find us. Now, today, our Heavenly Mother still pays the price for our sin. She shouts aloud for us! She walks for us. She sacrifices for us. She waits for us. She stands for us. She carries our burdens. She speaks for us...

In this new sacred year I want to do as Mother has done--the impossible, the unimaginable. What is impossible with man, is possible with Heavenly Mother. (Matthew 19:26, Galatians 4:26, Revelation 21:1-4)

Today...

Today, I hear prisoners groaning in the chains of death.
Tomorrow there will be no more death.
Today I hear people mourning their losses.
Tomorrow there will be no more mourning.
Today, I see people crying, even as disaster after disaster overtake them.
Tomorrow there will be no more crying.
Today, as I look around this world, I see many in pain.
Tomorrow there will be no more pain.

Little did I know before, but all of our suffering and pain and death were on account of the old order, as no one could attain perfection--we could not become the eternal beings--through the blood of sheep or calves or goats (Hebrews 7:11, Hebrews 8:7-13). Therefore, our merciful Father came giving us His body and His blood, in the Order of Mechizedek. He came with the unconditional eternal life-giving law, the New Covenant Passover (Luke 22:7-20).

He promised us:

"Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life." (John 6:54)

Whoever keeps the Passover has eternal life; this is God's unconditional promise! Christ Ahnsahnghong reminded us to keep the Passover and is leading us to the place where there is no more death, mourning, crying, or pain.

Church of God: One Body through the New Covenant Passover

Christ Ahnsahnghong restored the New Covenant Passover. Without His coming, I would not know anything about how to receive salvation or eternal life. I am so thankful to be a part of the Heavenly Family. Through the Passover we become one body:

1 Corinthians 10:16-17
"Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf."

Luke 22:14-20
"When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, 'I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer...And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, 'This is my body given for you: do this in remembrance of me. 'In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you."

John 6:56
"Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him."

We become one body through the power of the Passover. Nowadays, many churches do not keep the Passover, then how can they say they are the body of Christ? Christ Ahnsahnghong has reestablished the Church of God where we keep the New Covenant Passover.

I eagerly desire to eat this Passover!

Christ Ahnsahnghong and Heavenly Mother eagerly passed on the Passover to us.

The Passover is just around the corner and I cannot wait. I was thinking to myself that I truly want to celebrate the Passover with the same mind that Jesus Christ had...

When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer." (Luke 22:13-20)

Jesus eagerly wanted to eat the Passover, even though he is the true God, creator of the heavens and the earth (1 John 5:20, Colossians 1:16). He is without sin, yet he eagerly wanted to eat the Passover with his disciples; he set us the example.

Then what about me? I am so thankful to have the opportunity to share in the body and blood of Christ through the New Covenant Passover.

Christ Ahnsahnghong reestablished the New Covenant Passover

Passover is approaching, and I am elated. I am so thankful to Christ Ahnsahnghong and Heavenly Mother that they are allowing me to keep the Passover. Before coming to the Church of God, I never knew that there was a new covenant Passover. When people spoke about the Passover, I understood it to be the Passover that the Israelites kept when they were in Egypt, but God said:

"The time is coming," declares the Lord,

"when I will make a new covenant

with the house of Israel

and with the house of Judah.

It will not be like the covenant

I made with their forefathers

when I took them by the hand

to lead them out of Egypt. (Jeremiah 31:31-32)

Jehovah God brought them out of Egypt through the old Covenant Passover.

Jesus Christ came with the NEW COVENANT Passover.

And he said to them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer...And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body given for you: do this in remembrance of me." In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the NEW COVENANT in my blood, which is poured out for you. (Luke 22:15,19-20)

I can't wait to keep the New Covenant Passover this year and receive eternal life that Christ Ahnsahnghong has promised. (John 6:53-54)

We rejoice in the Name of Christ Ahnsahnghong.

Nowadays, do any Christians persecute other Christians for the name of Jesus? No way.

Jesus said:

"...and I will also write on him my new name. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches." (Revelation 3:11-13)

But for the NEW NAME, Christ Ahnsahnghong, we receive persecution from "Christians". I can rejoice because the Bible already testified this would happen. Christ Ahnshanghong reminded us to rejoice. (John 14:25-27)

"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you." (Matthew 5:10-12)

Christ Ahnsahnghong reminded us, "it is the same now"

It is the same now.

Just as Jesus Christ was persecuted, so where his followers.

"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world...If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. They will treat you thiw way because of MY NAME, for they do not know the One who sent me.

Jesus said he would come with a new name:

"I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. Him who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of my God. Never again will he leave it. I will write on him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God; and I will also write on him MY NEW NAME." (Revelation 3:12)

Will people believe the new name, or will they be like the people that persecuted Jesus and his apostles?

The Holy Spirit told us:

"In fact everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted." (2 Timothy 3:12)

The Holy Spirit also told us:

"At that time the son born in the ordinary way persecuted the son born by the power of the Spirit. It is the same now..." (Galatians 4:29)

We know we are a true believer if we are persecuted.

The True Church was persecuted

I have heard many comments from many people saying that our Church is weird, or is a cult. They say this because it is different from the norm--it goes against what has been commonly accepted as truth.

When we look at Jesus Christ and our forefathers of faith in the apostolic age, they went through the same persecutions and false accusations.

To Jesus they said:

"We are not stoning you for any of these," replied the Jews, "but for blasphemy, because you a mere man, claim to be God." (John 10:33)

They called Jesus blasphemous.

About apostle Paul they said:

"We have found this man to be a troublemaker, stirring up riots among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the Nazarene sect, and even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him..." (Acts 24:5)

They falsely accused apostle Paul and had him thrown in prison.

Both Jesus Christ and Apostle Paul spoke the Truth (Sabbath, Passover, Feasts of God, veil for women, etc.), but they were hated for it; they were mocked, scorned, and persecuted.

What about Second Coming Christ and his followers?

Elohim God created everything!

How is it that the sun rises?
How is it that the sun sets?
How is it that the clouds form?
How is it that they disappear?
How is it that a tree is cursed?
How is it that its twigs get tender?
How is it that the figs fell?
How is it that a nation rises?
How is it that the wind blows?
How is it that peace is restored?
How is it that the
imperfect,
incomplete,
and unfulfilled,
becomes
perfect,
complete,
and fulfilled?

God Elohim, the creator of the heavens and the earth have done everything by their will.

Christ Ahnsahnghong makes us family in Zion.

In Zion, a.k.a Church of God, we are able to share many happy times. I have many great memories, especially from the times when we gathered together as a spiritual family. Because we share the same Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother, we are truly family!

One time, I remember we sat around in a circle and sang new songs together and talked about our experiences preaching the gospel. I will never forget that particular day in which I felt this scripture come to life:

Acts 2:44-47
"All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved."

I am so thankful to be able to see my spiritual family in Zion! (Revelation 14:1-5)

Acknowledge the New Name: Christ Ahnsahnghong

What an awesome Sabbath Day, thanks to Heavenly Father and Heavenly Mother!

We got to read one of the most amazing passages in service today. Everytime that I read it, I am more and more moved by how important it is to know the name of God.

Psalms 91

¹ He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

² I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust."

³ Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare
and from the deadly pestilence.

⁴ He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

⁵ You will not fear the terror of night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,

⁶ nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
nor the plague that destroys at midday.

⁷ A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.

⁸ You will only observe with your eyes
and see the punishment of the wicked.

⁹ If you make the Most High your dwelling—
even the LORD, who is my refuge-

¹⁰ then no harm will befall you,
no disaster will come near your tent.

¹¹ For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways;

¹² they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.

¹³ You will tread upon the lion and the cobra;
you will trample the great lion and the serpent.

¹⁴ "Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him;
I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.

¹⁵ He will call upon me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble,
I will deliver him and honor him.

¹⁶ With long life will I satisfy him
and show him my salvation."

Knowing the name of God is seriously important.

Through the sermon today, I was reminded of God's promise that we will be protected from pestilence, plague and disasters (not just any disaster, but one that would cause ten thousand people to fall down at our side) because we acknowledge the new name in this age. (Joel 2:32, Romans 10:13, Revelation 3:12)