Jesus Leaving the 99 to find 1 seems crazy…. Until you are that one.

Mei Kor

Mei Kor

The global pandemic, COVID-19, began in 2020 here before I got married. I vividly remember a morning after preaching at church on Sunday when I contracted the virus. The next morning, I was completely debilitated – unable to move, with a loss of smell, and feeling extremely cold. I endured the suffering alone for more than 2 months. Serving God in a different region from where my parents reside, and with churches closed and a strict lockdown in place, even my church members couldn't visit me. At times, I thought would be death.

Living in a different state from my parents, my father would frequently call me, often breaking into tears, fearing we might not meet again on Earth. I eventually married in late 2021, and God blessed us with a beautiful girl, who is truly adorable. When she suffers from any illness, if it's more than a week, I find it difficult to sleep beside her. I place my hand on her forehead and pray for her every time.

As a saying, ‘until you have your own child, it's hard to comprehend fully the depth of a father's love.’ God, the Father, loves us even more profoundly. He cares for the lost and desires for you to be found in Him. If you feel lost today, come to Him.

Jesus descended from His throne, relinquishing His possessions, just to save you. Until you experience His love, you are lost.

Jesus leaving the 99 sheep to find the one might seem crazy to you—until you are the one that's lost! At some point in life, you may find yourself lost, but Jesus is always looking for that one lost. It might be you or someone close to you. Jesus loves everyone, let’s us prompt to share His love with someone we feel is lost in Him!


May the Lord bless!


Blessings,
Pastor Mei
 
Good morning, Pastor Mei;

Many of us have forgotten that horrific time just 4 years ago on top of worldly unrest. I can only imagine my Dad fearing we might not meet again from two different cities.

It's those moments when we pray and pray but find ourselves facing that mountain or hanging on the edge of a cliff, when Jesus suddenly, LOVINGLY grabs our hand and pulls us back to Him. This prompts increased faith.

Unless we believe we just don't get it and it may seem crazy.

God bless you, Mei, your family and sharing Jesus Leaving the 99 to find 1 seems crazy…. Until you are that one.
 
Mei Kor said:
The global pandemic, COVID-19, began in 2020 here before I got married. I vividly remember a morning after preaching at church on Sunday when I contracted the virus. The next morning, I was completely debilitated – unable to move, with a loss of smell, and feeling extremely cold. I endured the suffering alone for more than 2 months. Serving God in a different region from where my parents reside, and with churches closed and a strict lockdown in place, even my church members couldn't visit me. At times, I thought would be death.

Living in a different state from my parents, my father would frequently call me, often breaking into tears, fearing we might not meet again on Earth. I eventually married in late 2021, and God blessed us with a beautiful girl, who is truly adorable. When she suffers from any illness, if it's more than a week, I find it difficult to sleep beside her. I place my hand on her forehead and pray for her every time.

As a saying, ‘until you have your own child, it's hard to comprehend fully the depth of a father's love.’ God, the Father, loves us even more profoundly. He cares for the lost and desires for you to be found in Him. If you feel lost today, come to Him.

Jesus descended from His throne, relinquishing His possessions, just to save you. Until you experience His love, you are lost.

Jesus leaving the 99 sheep to find the one might seem crazy to you—until you are the one that's lost! At some point in life, you may find yourself lost, but Jesus is always looking for that one lost. It might be you or someone close to you. Jesus loves everyone, let’s us prompt to share His love with someone we feel is lost in Him!


May the Lord bless!


Blessings,
Pastor Mei
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bobinfaith said:
Good morning, Pastor Mei;

Many of us have forgotten that horrific time just 4 years ago on top of worldly unrest. I can only imagine my Dad fearing we might not meet again from two different cities.

It's those moments when we pray and pray but find ourselves facing that mountain or hanging on the edge of a cliff, when Jesus suddenly, LOVINGLY grabs our hand and pulls us back to Him. This prompts increased faith.

Unless we believe we just don't get it and it may seem crazy.

God bless you, Mei, your family and sharing Jesus Leaving the 99 to find 1 seems crazy…. Until you are that one.
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Good morning, Pastor Mei, Bob


Your words truly resonated with me. I’ve often reflected on moments in my life when I felt like I was standing on the edge of a cliff, facing situations that seemed impossible to overcome. And just when I thought there was no way out, God extended His hand and pulled me back. It was as if, in the last moment, He lovingly rescued me.

Looking back, I realize those experiences were not random. They were necessary. Each of those moments gave me the chance to reflect on my life, to understand where I was going wrong, or sometimes just to see that I was heading in the wrong direction altogether. Every challenge was an opportunity to learn and grow.

I used to wonder why life sometimes felt so painful, but now I see that God never intends for us to suffer. Our suffering often stems from our inability to accept the situations He places before us. We resist, comparing reality to our expectations, and when they don’t align, we feel pain.

But the truth is that we only see a fragment of our lives, while God sees it all — past, present, and future. He knows what’s best for us, even when we don’t understand why something happens at a particular time.

This realization reminded me of the words from the Lord's Prayer: *“Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”* I used to recite them without much thought, but now I grasp their profound meaning. Accepting God’s will doesn’t mean surrendering passively — it means trusting His wisdom, even when life doesn’t look the way we expected it to.

God, like a loving Father, sometimes praises us and sometimes gently corrects us, helping us grow into who we are meant to be. In that understanding, I’ve found peace and strength.

Thank you for reminding us of His unfailing love and the hand that’s always there to pull us back.

God bless you and your families.
 
Yurii said:
Good morning, Pastor Mei, Bob
Your words truly resonated with me. I’ve often reflected on moments in my life when I felt like I was standing on the edge of a cliff, facing situations that seemed impossible to overcome. And just when I thought there was no way out, God extended His hand and pulled me back. It was as if, in the last moment, He lovingly rescued me. Looking back, I realize those experiences were not random. They were necessary. Each of those moments gave me the chance to reflect on my life, to understand where I was going wrong, or sometimes just to see that I was heading in the wrong direction altogether. Every challenge was an opportunity to learn and grow. I used to wonder why life sometimes felt so painful, but now I see that God never intends for us to suffer. Our suffering often stems from our inability to accept the situations He places before us. We resist, comparing reality to our expectations, and when they don’t align, we feel pain. But the truth is that we only see a fragment of our lives, while God sees it all — past, present, and future. He knows what’s best for us, even when we don’t understand why something happens at a particular time. This realization reminded me of the words from the Lord's Prayer: *“Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”* I used to recite them without much thought, but now I grasp their profound meaning. Accepting God’s will doesn’t mean surrendering passively — it means trusting His wisdom, even when life doesn’t look the way we expected it to. God, like a loving Father, sometimes praises us and sometimes gently corrects us, helping us grow into who we are meant to be. In that understanding, I’ve found peace and strength. Thank you for reminding us of His unfailing love and the hand that’s always there to pull us back. God bless you and your families.
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Good morning, Yurii;

There is a "go to" Scripture that presses upon my heart. I read it often. It's the entire Psalm 91. In this passage God addresses all that we will encounter "principalities of darkness." All who love and desire God on a deeper level are not exempt of unexpected, challenging experiences (the principalities of darkness) that attempts to take away God's glory.

But Psalm 91 promises all those who desire to live intimately with God every single day will grow to know the greatness of His blessed assurance. We can experience faith at it's best. Please give this Psalm a slow, meditative reading and ask God to point out how this impacts your / our lives and the promises He delivers.

I'm still preparing the sermon and series theme taken from Psalm 91 and will deliver the message during February and March between 3 Churches.

God bless you, Yurii, and know we are praying daily for your life and faith in Christ.

Bob

 
Yurii said:
Good morning, Pastor Mei, Bob


Your words truly resonated with me. I’ve often reflected on moments in my life when I felt like I was standing on the edge of a cliff, facing situations that seemed impossible to overcome. And just when I thought there was no way out, God extended His hand and pulled me back. It was as if, in the last moment, He lovingly rescued me.

Looking back, I realize those experiences were not random. They were necessary. Each of those moments gave me the chance to reflect on my life, to understand where I was going wrong, or sometimes just to see that I was heading in the wrong direction altogether. Every challenge was an opportunity to learn and grow.

I used to wonder why life sometimes felt so painful, but now I see that God never intends for us to suffer. Our suffering often stems from our inability to accept the situations He places before us. We resist, comparing reality to our expectations, and when they don’t align, we feel pain.

But the truth is that we only see a fragment of our lives, while God sees it all — past, present, and future. He knows what’s best for us, even when we don’t understand why something happens at a particular time.

This realization reminded me of the words from the Lord's Prayer: *“Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”* I used to recite them without much thought, but now I grasp their profound meaning. Accepting God’s will doesn’t mean surrendering passively — it means trusting His wisdom, even when life doesn’t look the way we expected it to.

God, like a loving Father, sometimes praises us and sometimes gently corrects us, helping us grow into who we are meant to be. In that understanding, I’ve found peace and strength.

Thank you for reminding us of His unfailing love and the hand that’s always there to pull us back.

God bless you and your families.
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My Dear brother Yurii ....

You have the gift of the pen. You write BEAUTIFULLY and ELOQUENTLY. You see things in such a way that you are able to put your thoughts in words that speak to the soul. Thank you for this insight. God bless you!!!
 
bobinfaith said:
Good morning, Yurii;

There is a "go to" Scripture that presses upon my heart. I read it often. It's the entire Psalm 91. In this passage God addresses all that we will encounter "principalities of darkness." All who love and desire God on a deeper level are not exempt of unexpected, challenging experiences (the principalities of darkness) that attempts to take away God's glory.

But Psalm 91 promises all those who desire to live intimately with God every single day will grow to know the greatness of His blessed assurance. We can experience faith at it's best. Please give this Psalm a slow, meditative reading and ask God to point out how this impacts your / our lives and the promises He delivers.

I'm still preparing the sermon and series theme taken from Psalm 91 and will deliver the message during February and March between 3 Churches.

God bless you, Yurii, and know we are praying daily for your life and faith in Christ.

Bob

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Good morning, Bob,

Thank you for your thoughtful response and for sharing Psalm 91. Your words have truly touched my heart. I will dedicate time tomorrow to reading and meditating on this powerful passage, and I also plan to return to it during the coming week when I take a day of fasting.

From my experience, when you enter a fast, even just for a day, and dedicate it to seeking God and drawing closer to Him, the insights and revelations are truly remarkable. Before reading Psalm 91 during that time, I will pray and ask God to reveal its wisdom and truth in the way I need most right now.

Thank you for your encouragement and prayers. May God bless you and your ministry abundantly.

In Christ,
Yurii
 
In Awe of Him said:
My Dear brother Yurii ....

You have the gift of the pen. You write BEAUTIFULLY and ELOQUENTLY. You see things in such a way that you are able to put your thoughts in words that speak to the soul. Thank you for this insight. God bless you!!!
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Dear Friend,

Thank you for your kind and uplifting words. I truly believe that when it’s needed, God gives us the right words to say — and sometimes silence becomes the best response. In my experience, if there is peace or joy in your heart, it's the right time, and the words will flow as they should. But when anger or agitation fills your soul, the thoughts that come to you often don’t come from God.

In my life, I've come to understand that when I feel peace inside, everything will be fine. But when emotions are swirling like a storm, it’s usually a sign that things are off track. Even when difficult situations arise, constant prayer to God gradually calms those turbulent emotions, brings peace to the heart, and leads to resolutions in ways you might not have imagined.

One particular experience stands out to me. We were at a hospital appointment for my son. He had been diagnosed with retinopathy in his left eye, which was progressing and threatening surgery. The follow-up exam was critical to determine how the condition was developing and what steps might be required.

Before the examination, the nurse came to administer eye drops to dilate his pupils, and we were told to wait for 30 minutes. I took out my phone and tried to write a song of praise for a woman from Kenya, but nothing came together. I restarted multiple times but kept erasing everything accidentally or losing my progress. It felt as if God was telling me, "Not now."

The doctor finally took my son for the examination, but something unsettled me inside — I couldn’t sit still. Moments later, she returned, saying she hadn’t been able to see clearly and needed to administer another round of drops, which meant waiting another 30 minutes.

It was then that I knew what I needed to do. I stood there and just began repeating the Lord’s Prayer over and over again. I didn’t think about where I was, why I was there, or even about my son. My thoughts were only focused on God, knowing that when I think of Him, He can think about my son.

By the end of those 30 minutes, my heart was completely at peace. I wasn't worried anymore. The doctor examined him again and returned with unexpected news: *“Everything is OK. I don’t know how, but everything is OK.”*

Thirty minutes dedicated solely to God made the difference between a concerning diagnosis and *“Everything is OK.”* I walked out of that room and just cried.

This wasn’t the first time God has helped us, and it won’t be the last. In fact, I believe He helps us in everything we do, say, and choose. He’s always ready to act on our behalf — but it’s up to us to decide whether we are willing to meet Him or if we choose to remain preoccupied with all the "important" things we think demand our time.

God bless you.

In Christ,
Yurii
 
Good morning, Bob, and all brothers and sisters on this forum,

I would like to share with you the thoughts that arose during my meditation on Psalm 91. These reflections led me to contemplate my entire life, ultimately bringing me to a revelation from the Lord that, in just two days, completely transformed my worldview.

I understand that for many of you, what I am about to share may seem obvious. However, I believe this revelation serves as a testament to how a sinful person perceives and understands the world—and how that perspective shifts when the Lord touches a sinner, even with just the tip of His finger.

Two days ago, in the morning, I finally understood—truly understood—that everything I have in life is not my own achievement but the work of the Lord. Of course, I had always known this in theory, but I now see that my previous understanding was deeply flawed.

Before, I was like the Pharisee in the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. I would thank God for every blessing in my life, thinking, "I am so grateful that the Lord has entered my life, that God has helped me." But hidden within that gratitude was the greatest form of egoism. My entire perception of life had been shaped by my past, when I lived selfishly for myself alone. Although I had stopped living selfishly, I had not changed the way I thought. In my mind, everything I had achieved was *my* doing, and God had simply *helped me* along the way. Imagine how distorted one’s vision must be to think that *I* had accomplished something so great that even God Himself had come to assist me.

Then, suddenly, I came to the realization that I would have achieved absolutely nothing had the Lord not given me the ability and opportunity to do so.

For half a day, I wandered around in a daze—my ego was shattered. I kept speaking to God in my thoughts, saying, "Lord, I know You have given me this revelation. I know I am on the path toward You, and I have no intention of turning away. Just give me time to process and accept this."

That afternoon, an event took place in my life—something I had no control over, something I could do nothing to fix. The only way things could be set right was through a miracle. And in that moment, everything became crystal clear. My ego collapsed entirely, and I turned to God in prayer.

I hardly slept that night, continuing to pray. And for the first time in my life, I truly understood why we must not only love God but also fear Him—not in the sense of being terrified, but in the fear of losing our way again, of becoming proud once more, and of God turning away from us. I realized that I must live not by my mind alone but by my heart. I saw that, in reality, everything I had strived for in the past was not true success but merely the pursuit of my own ego and desires. And now, for the first time, I knew how to place the Lord at the center of my life.

This is the greatest transformation I have ever experienced—it completely changed my worldview.

Last night, I fell asleep in a state of peace I had not felt since childhood, perhaps since I was five or six years old. This morning, I woke up with a memory of that same feeling—the pure happiness of being a child.

Once again, I fully understand that for many of you, these are fundamental truths. But having worked in a multinational company with over 300,000 employees—where every day, the message is reinforced that "everything in your life depends only on you"—I can only imagine how many millions of people live with that belief.

May the Lord bless you all.

In Christ,
Yurii
 
Cosia said:
HI Yurii
It is great to read that you started your day with that wonderful feeling. I am praying that you will gave that feeling every day.
God bless you Yurii
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Dear Cosia,

Thank you for your kind words and prayers. I truly appreciate them. I am also praying that the Lord fills our days with His peace and presence, so that we may always walk in His light and truth.

May God bless you abundantly.

In Christ,
Yurii
 
Dave F. said:
Hi Yurii,
What a wonderful peace we get when we allow God to strip away the lie of our ego and show us we are always fully dependant on HIM. May He continue to lead and bless you.
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Dear Dave,

Yes, you are absolutely right—this peace is like a response from the soul, confirming that one is walking in the right direction. I remember that when I was a child, I constantly had this feeling of peace and happiness. But as I gave in to desires and nurtured my ego, that feeling slowly faded away.

A few years ago, I even stopped feeling joy altogether—regardless of circumstances, even when things happened that should have brought happiness. But the truth is, I was searching for it in the wrong places. My thoughts were focused on entirely different things. Now, I see everything from a new perspective. This is what it means to follow the ego—to lose one's soul.

In a way, I feel like I am beginning my life's journey anew.

May the Lord continue to guide and bless you.

In Christ,
Yurii
 
Yurii said:
Dear Cosia, Thank you for your kind words and prayers. I truly appreciate them. I am also praying that the Lord fills our days with His peace and presence, so that we may always walk in His light and truth. May God bless you abundantly.
In Christ,
Yurii
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Hello Yurii;

All of us are joining you for prayerful, hopeful and positive directions in your home country and across all of God's nations in 2025.

We all are so blessed by your membership, brother. Please keep writing.

God bless you and your family.

Bob
 
Good morning, dear brothers and sisters,

I hope this morning finds you in peace and joy. Today, I would like to share some thoughts that have been growing in my heart since the end of last week—thoughts about the way our mind, soul, and the Holy Spirit interact, and how we can learn to listen to the Spirit rather than the desires of our flesh or soul.

This is a topic I am just beginning to explore, so I would greatly appreciate your thoughts, comments, and advice.

I started by reflecting on how these three aspects—our mind, our soul, and our spirit—connect and influence one another. The mind, as part of our physical body, helps us analyze, reason, and control our actions. The soul is the seat of our emotions, desires, and character, yet, as Scripture reminds us in Psalm 78:17-18:

*"And they sinned yet more against him by provoking the Most High in the wilderness. And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their lust."*

Our soul is not always aligned with God’s will—it often leads us based on emotional attachments rather than spiritual discernment. How many wrong decisions are made in moments of passion, when reason is silenced, and emotions take control?

Thus, to walk with the Lord, we must learn to listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit.

On Monday, God led me to a video about communicating with the Holy Spirit—just at the right moment, as He always does. It spoke of many things, but one idea shifted my understanding of something I had taken for granted: gratitude toward God.

At first, gratitude seemed familiar to me—something I had learned to practice in my journey with Christ. But then I heard a passage that completely changed my perspective:

John 11:41 (WEB):
*"So they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, 'Father, I thank you that you listened to me.'”*

Jesus gave thanks before Lazarus was raised. Before the miracle happened, He expressed gratitude to the Father.

This revelation challenged me. I realized that, while I had been thanking God, I was doing so after receiving His blessings—after understanding His guidance, after seeing His hand at work. But did I truly believe? Jesus' example shows that true faith is expressed through gratitude before we see the outcome.

It is easy to be grateful when everything is clear, when prayers are answered, when blessings are evident. But to give thanks even in hardship, trusting that God’s will is perfect and that whatever happens is for our ultimate good—that is the essence of faith.

And it seems so obvious that this is how it should be. But had I ever, even once in my life, turned to the Lord in a moment of uncertainty and said:
"Lord, even though I have no idea how this situation will end, even though it is difficult and I do not know what to do next—I acknowledge that everything comes from You, I accept Your will, I trust You, and I THANK YOU, Lord."

Until that day, I had never done this. But on Monday, for the first time, I did. And I will tell you honestly—I first admitted to God that I was afraid, that it felt like staring into emptiness, because it meant accepting something completely unknown. But still, I said it. And yesterday, I repeated it—this time with more confidence—and thanked the Lord for that confidence. And today, I repeated it once more and wrote this post—because I believe this is the right thing to do.

As I wrote above, I would be very grateful for your comments on this topic, as well as any advice on how to better understand what the Holy Spirit is speaking to us.

May the Lord bless and guide you today and always.

In Christ,
Yurii
 
Good Morning Yurri
Thank you for a beautiful post.

I love The Holy Spirit. I believe we sometimes do not realize how hard He works in our lives. We talk to Our Father, we Thank Jesus. But sometimes I think we do not understand The Holy Spirit.

Thank you Holy Spirit for your relentless pleading and guidance.

But I wonder if we could ever understand God. He is perfect and we are human. We do learn to trust though.

If I do not know which way to go I pray the Holy Spirit to take me over.
We all are a bit like Job, wanting to know and understand everything about God. God will reveal to us what we ask, when He knows we are ready for it.

The Comforter is ever present.

God Bless You Yurri, and thank you for being here
 
Cosia said:
Good Morning Yurri
Thank you for a beautiful post.

I love The Holy Spirit. I believe we sometimes do not realize how hard He works in our lives. We talk to Our Father, we Thank Jesus. But sometimes I think we do not understand The Holy Spirit.

Thank you Holy Spirit for your relentless pleading and guidance.

But I wonder if we could ever understand God. He is perfect and we are human. We do learn to trust though.

If I do not know which way to go I pray the Holy Spirit to take me over.
We all are a bit like Job, wanting to know and understand everything about God. God will reveal to us what we ask, when He knows we are ready for it.

The Comforter is ever present.

God Bless You Yurri, and thank you for being here
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Good morning, Cosia

Thank you for your kind and thoughtful response.

Your words truly resonated with me, especially your reflection on how often we may overlook the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
It is true—our prayers naturally flow to the Father, our gratitude to Jesus, and yet the Holy Spirit, who walks with us daily, guiding, comforting, and interceding, is sometimes the least acknowledged.

I find encouragement in your words: *"If I do not know which way to go I pray the Holy Spirit to take me over."* This is a simple yet powerful reminder of surrender, of letting go of our own striving and allowing the Spirit to lead.

May we all grow in this trust, learning not only to seek understanding but to rest in the assurance that the Comforter is indeed ever present.

May the Lord bless you abundantly and continue to guide you on this journey of faith.

In Christ,
Yurii
 
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