How God Gave Me Courage in Tragedy
Trusting God’s Presence & Purposes in Trials
BSF Staff
From the Editorial Team
Driving toward her home in Altadena, California, Jihyun Oh struggled to see through the early-morning darkness. Less than 12 hours before, Jihyun had evacuated the area as news of wildfires reached her California neighborhood.
“For some reason I didn’t have the emergency alert on my phone. It was about 7 p.m. when a neighbor knocked on my door and said, ‘We’re evacuating!’ When I looked outside, I could see an orange glow over the mountain. I didn’t even think twice about it. I grabbed a few things and left, thinking I would be back in the morning.”
The next morning, Jihyun drove slowly through the familiar Altadena streets, believing the danger had passed. As she neared her home, the darkness broke as flames erupted in the distance. What Jihyun assumed was the dawning of the new day was actually a thick cloud of smoke hiding the growing devastation.
“When I looked to one side, the sun was coming out, and the other side was just dark. When I drove into it, there were embers flying everywhere and houses on fire. I couldn’t even get close to my street. I turned around immediately.”
When I looked outside, I could see flames over the mountain coming this direction.
Since that first evacuation in early January, Jihyun has relocated five times and is still waiting to return home. Miraculously, her house, along with a neighbor’s, is still standing; 10 other homes on her street burned to the ground. On either side and across the street, only rubble remains.
“There’s still a daunting task ahead of us, even when we are able to gain access. We just don’t know what the next steps will be.”
In circumstances that feel overwhelming, Jihyun finds hope in God’s Word.
“I realized how important it is to study Scripture daily. God tells us that there will be trouble in this world, so if we store the passages in our heart in the normal times, we experience God’s comfort through His Word when we need it the most.”
Jihyun’s faith reminds us of God’s promise from Revelation 1:3: “Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.”
Just as early Christians found courage through Revelation generations ago, Jihyun clings to God’s promises today.
Hear It – Take It To Heart
In 1997, newly arrived in the United States from Korea, Jihyun’s life was changed when she encountered God. During her first few months in a new country, Jihyun lived with a Christian family who helped her acclimate to a new culture – and invited her to church.
Every Sunday, Jihyun attended church with her host family. When she heard the hymn “Amazing Grace” for the first time, her life changed for eternity.
“Even with my poor English I knew that I had to agree. I heard ‘I once was lost’ and felt like yes, that’s me! I heard ‘I once was blind’ and thought, ‘yes, I agree!’ I was lost and I was blind. I realized what God was offering me. It was what I had been missing all those years.”
I realized what God was offering me. It was what I had been missing all those years.
In 2010, Jihyun joined Bible Study Fellowship and her faith grew.
“BSF helped me to hide God’s Word in my heart. In BSF, studying God’s Word becomes a habit. You know it is good for you, even if you don’t feel the daily impact. But in your most desperate time, you realize how important it truly is. When I am having a hard time, I have to keep repeating Scripture over and over again. When I pray, God draws to mind verses that I need for comfort and peace.”
For Jihyun, BSF’s daily study rhythm offered the spiritual foundation she needed. By hearing God’s Word and taking it to heart, Jihyun experienced peace in suffering: a blessing only God can provide.
Read The Words Aloud – Share The Hope
The day Jihyun accepted Christ in 1997, she began to pray for her family. Recently, Jihyun’s younger sister became a Christian after Jihyn shared the gospel with her. But Jihyun’s mother, a practicing Buddhist, was simply not interested.
“Every time I talked to her about God, she couldn’t open her heart. But gradually, she decided to stop going to Buddha’s temple. At times I wanted to give up, to stop praying, but my fellow BSF leaders helped me to keep praying for her.”
When Jihyun shared with her mother about the fires consuming her LA neighborhood, she also shared about God’s mercy.
“I just asked her to pray. I told her, ‘I am okay, and that has to be God’s mercy.’ My mom was so emotional, I could tell she was thinking about something. She asked if we could go to church together the next time I visit Korea. I broke into tears, praising God in my heart. I couldn’t believe what she had just said! I am praying she will receive Christ soon, even before I get there!”
If this is what God uses to bring my mom to faith in God, it will be worth losing everything I have for her to gain eternal salvation.
For years, Jihyun has shared her faith with her family. This year, she shared about what God was teaching her through Revelation: The Hope. And through the tragedy of the wildfires, she shared about God’s mercy in the midst of suffering. Through it all, Jihyun prayed.
“If this is what God uses to bring my mom to faith in God, it will be worth losing everything I have for her to gain eternal salvation.”
Jihyun’s story reminds us that God speaks through His Word—He simply asks us to hear it and take it to heart. When we share His truth, He faithfully works beyond what we can see.
“When I look back, I see all the ways God has been leading me. He actually brought me all the way across the world to save me. Even if I have nothing, salvation is the most invaluable thing—and the only thing I can never lose.”
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Thank you for sharing this. Our son and his wife were evacuated from the same fire and are planning to rebuild. The process is tedious and lengthy – and very frustrating. But we are trusting the Lord to continue to show his grace to this family. We will also pray for you. We know several other believers who lost their homes in Alta Dena. We are trusting that these are days others meant for evil but the Lord God, our gracious, redeeming Savior brings beauty out of ashes and hope from weariness. May He sustain your hope and faith. We have been surprised how The Lord is redeeming the devastation of this area. May He continue to let you see the works of His hand around you.
Thank you Jihyun. Your testimony is beautiful.I suffered a traumatic brain injury 3 1/2 years ago,I have lingering nerve and physical issues. I cried out to God, “why didn’t you just take me to be with you lord?”. As I get better I see more clearly how he directs my life.
So inspiring! I have been praying for my husband to accept Jesus for a long time now and so blessed but what you shared. I will not stop believing that God is working on my husband and the day will come when he will also accept Jesus as Lord and Saviour of his life.
Thank you for sharing your story and how you came to know the Lord. It brought tears to my eyes. I thought of my great nieces and nephews that need Jesus when reading your story. I continue to pray for them.
beautiful…praise His Holy Name!
What a wonderful testimony of faith, love, prayer and perseverance. BSF is truly a tool God has used to advance His purpose and plan in our lives.
Dear Jihyun.
Your story brought me to tears. Yes, God is faithful and full of mercy. I am sure that the Lord spare your home for a reason. It is amazing to see everything the Lord does and can do.
At this precise moment my daughter is going through a very difficult time with her husband and family situation, I am praying and asking the Lord to bring her to him. Your story gave me hope that she will get to know the Lord and be saved. In the mean time I will continue praying for you, my daughter and my family. In Jesus name, amen. Alicia
Praise the Lord! He truly saves! On 2/11, my mom prayed the sinner’s prayer with me and received God’s salvation! It was surreal actually because I least expected but just asked her the same question and if she would pray with me… “Only if you agree, mom, follow after me…” She agreed and said it for the 1st time and now she is a child of God! Hallelujah! Thank you so much for your prayers, everyone! Our God is truly merciful and gracious! Let’s keep on praying for the yet-to-be-children of God; family, friend and others that God put on our path!
Jihyun, praising God with you!!! Such an encouragement for those of us still praying for family members to come to Christ!
Dear Jihyun,
I am SO happy for you & your mom!!!
My BSF class has been praying for you also. Your story really touched my heart. I am grateful to God that you & your mom will now have the even closer bond of also being sisters-in-Christ!!! Yes, there is nothing I wouldn’t give up on this earth for my family to know Jesus as their Savior. I will continue to pray for your family & you. Thank you for sharing your story with us!
Love,
Tassie
God is a wonder-worker! Praise God for your Mother’s openness to hear and receive Good News, and blessings to you for the courage to pray and share. God has used you marvelously, Jihyun!
I stand with you in praying for you mom! Itoo am praying for my mom , to come back to Jesus. Thank you for your story. God bless you my sisterin Christ.
Jihyun’s story brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing, and praise the Lord for truly bringing good out of the worst of circumstances. He is faithful to His word.
WOW< how encouraging, in my very troubled marriage I've learned through BSF how MANDATORY Gods word is for survival
. This weeks lesson on why God allows suffering has helped me really absorb his purpose for my difficultiesJihyun's testimony will give many hope, as well as encouragement to keep praying for unsaved loved ones.
Have you considered making teaching lesson videos that all groups could watch each week for our studies? Your speakers are so good in these BSF emails.
I was raised in Altadena and the home where we lived is now destroyed. Though it is sad, I know that my eternal home will never be destroyed!
I pray the community grows stronger through this huge set-back and I pray you have a great witness to all the people you encounter. Praise the Lord! -CCW
this reminds me of the song ” sometimes it takes a mountain to get a hold on me..”
Great testimony.
Beautiful testimony.I am truly encouraged.To God be all the glory
Amen , He is worthy of praise !
What a beautiful testimony! God truly has great ideas for this young woman’s future!
God is faithful and patient with our feeble hearts and minds. We can never run away from him and his word speaks to us daily, if we commit and stay true, he will surely embrace us with his love.
Luke 15:11 The father of the Prodigal son did not consider disrespect for his younger son asking for his inheritance during his lifetime but he faithfully gave him his share, however, when at bottom of his suffering – the prodigal son remembered his father’s house. May we too remember our father’s house all the time and not only when we are troubled but even in good times and always. For surely the times are drawing near.
Credible reflection Jihyun, our God is faithful and patient.
God Bless you as your Mother prepares to receive Christ. My prayer today.
This is such a beautiful testimony, I loved it! My daughter and I both
were so encouraged by her story. Praise the Lord!!
Thanks for sharing your testimony and story, our GOD is a BIG GOD He does all things well .Let’s praise HIm ,and worship at His feet.
Thank you so much Jihyun for sharing your personal testimony. Such words of encouragement, faith, and perseverance. I praise and thank God in His protection, guidance, and favor for you: God using you to further and build the one true Church that’s in and through His son Jesus Christ. Thankful also for the ministry in BSF. May God continue to bless you and your family 🙏.
reachyou for sharing this. I have been praying for God to reach the hearts of those who lost their homes through these fires. We know He has a purpose and plan and we need to put all our trust in Him. Good will come from this tragic situation. God bless.
GOD has blessed you and in doing so has blessed me. Thank you
What a wonderful testimony, Jihyun! I praise God for the way He has called you and grown you in your faith in such a challenging situation, for your sister’s salvation and for the way He is stirring your mother’s heart. I just prayed for your mother, that she will put her faith in Jesus soon. And may your life continue to glorify the Name of Jesus!
OH Praise God for for Jihyun’s testimony to her mother and to all of us. Thank you for sharing your story. I love how you said God brought you across the globe to save you. He didnt have to do that, He could have saved you where you were, but God has greater purposes than we can ever imagine. Precious.
Thank you very much, Jihyun!
Your testimony is very interesting and encouraging too. Oh, how God works everything for good to those he loves.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story of faith, it encourages all of us!
Thank you very much for sharing your inspiring witness, Jihyun! I am so touched by your testimony.
Praise our Lord for He works great things in our life. May we not lose heart during trials and experience God’s guidance through His words!
Thank you, Jihyun, for sharing your testimony and for reminding us to never give up. I love hearing how God is working in the lives of others. God is our hope and salvation through Jesus Christ.
Is it online?
Jihyun, thank you so much for sharing God’s boundless power and abundant mercy. It is very clear God has his hand on you. You are an agent of God’s healing grace as you share your testimony with others. As you mentioned above, this is truly Amazing Grace. We gather together to praise His Holy Name!
Thank you for sharing the testimony of Jihyun’s life and the power of prayer and God’s Word. I am so encouraged because I have family and friends who refused to accept Jesus or even listen to me talk about him. He is indeed faithful! He is a promise keeper. He works miracles to demonstrate his power in the midst of devastation. Praise His name forever!
Praise be to God Almighty for His faithfulness. Thank you Jihyun for this inspiring testimony, I am encouraged to trust in The Lord more. My heart is full!
It is not only encouragement and inspiration, bringing God’s word alive in good and bad time.So grateful to read a testimony in a real life while everyone cannot imagine the tragedy among believers and other religious people. A time for God’s people to endure and be strong focusing our mind in His word and the things above.
Praying for all those effected by this terrible disaster. For those who have lost everything, For those who are homeless. For those who have lost loved ones. One thing they have not lost is Jesus. Pray for Him to be in the midst of this tragedy. There will be miracles Praise God!
My heart is blessed; my heart is encouraged. My thanks to the Lord.
I live about 40 minutes from the CA fires and my church and small group at church has been praying for those so devastated by the fires. We’ve prayed that some would come to know the Lord through their experience, believer’s witnessing of Jesus and the Lord’s prompting of their hearts. My group will be encouraged to hear how your mom’s heart has opened to the Lord. Praise the Lord for your faithfulness Jihyun, and how the Lord is working. Thank you for sharing!
It is amazing how God works and uses people to get His word spread! God is the only one that can do what we see everyday( grass, trees, stars, moon, sun, etc) and take for granted as if it is owed to us. His love is amazing and I thank Him for His mercy and grace all the time. I praise Him continually in my soul and with my mouth and He takes care of me. I serve a God that has no boundaries and can do the impossible! Thank you, Jesus!
Our Father, who sits on the throne, truly walked through the blaze to make Himself known not only to Jihyun but to me through Jihyun witness! How beautiful! How awesome is our God.
What an absolutely beautiful and nerve wracking journey God has had you walk. Jihyun, sister in Christ, I rejoice with you thinking it is all worth the loss if your mother gains salvation. Praying for you and all those affected by the fires. 🙏🏼♥️
What a powerful story
Thank you for sharing and for pointing us again to
(1) pray without ceasing and
(2) remember the Hope we have in Christ
Thank you for sharing Jihyun’s story! It is so encouraging to hear and know God is working among us mightily!
That was a beautiful story of coming to faith and staying blessed in your faith during difficult times. He is the complete anchor of our souls and I pray to be able to share as you have the gift that we have. He is always there when I panic or inadvertently shut him out with all my worries, but He always shines through when I give it up to Him.
Our glorious, wonderful, Savior, King and Friend.
Thanks for sharing how God took you through the horrible fires in LA. I have other friends in California and are wondering and praying for them everyday.
Thanks for your encouragement. It makes appreciate what God has done for me
You are such an inspiration to me! It is difficult to see past our circumstances to how God is using those circumstances for our good and His glory. I don’t know what its like to be evacuated due to wildfires, but I have had a house fire that destroyed my home and all belongings. I pray for you and your neighbors and your continued strength in God through all of this.
Great testimony!!! Our God is awesome!! To Him alone be all the honour and glory forever, amen. He is the anchor that never fails. He shows up strong in our times of need. Praise be His name forever amen!!!!
What a testimony! All glory to God.
One principle we learnt during the study of the book of John…
A prayer that glorifies God brings answers that glorifies God. This is so true
Verse please, thank you.
Dear ones, I am an original Californian. When ever I hear about the devastation that these fires bring, it breaks my heart. i start praying everyday for the people, the firefighters, the ones who are caring for the victims. It is so good to hear encouraging stories about what God is doing, even in the middle of tragedy. Thank you for sharing Jihyun’s story.
Praise God! What a moving testimony! Never stop praying. God hears, God cares, & God answers!
Thanks Jihyun for sharing such encouraging and very powerful testimony of God’s grace and mercy. I pray that other victims of the fire will see God in this situation and seek Him. I hope and pray that your mother will accept Christ as her personal Savior soon.
I love this quote “If this is what God uses to bring my mom to faith in God, it will be worth losing everything I have for her to gain eternal salvation.” We never know what or who God will use to draw someone to Himself.
Thank you for sharing and reminding me to never give up praying for my family. Kiffen
This is what I needed in this season of my life. Thank you very sharing this story.
This is a beautiful story of hope! Jihyun, my son is married to a Buddhist. As she rises in the ranks of her religion, I pray daily that she will find Jesus. We continue to love her as our daughter-in-law and pray she will one day have a breakthrough like your sister and mom. Thank you for sharing that part of your story!
Thank you for sharing this testimony! What an amazing God we have!
I praise God for Jihyun’s story, it gives me hope and encouragement to share to my own family.
I pray they too would desire to know God like I do. I am so thankful for BSF and how I continue to dig deeper into studying God’s Word.
Thank you.
What a beautiful testimony from Jihyun Oh. To go through the recent tragic wildfires and stay strong in her faith was so inspiring. I also love how she is sharing her faith in such a powerful way with her family.
Thank you for sharing this story!
Thank you for sharing your inspiring story, and encourage us to know how God works through his Word, every day through our everyday circumstances.
What a beautiful journey Jihyun has been on with Jesus Christ. Her declaration, “If this is what God uses to bring my mom to faith in God, it will be worth losing everything I have for her to gain eternal salvation.” displays God’s sacrificial love for us. Praising God for using her in such a powerful way.
Thank You for sharing that wonderful testimony,I Pray for your mom to come to know Jesus.God Bless you and your family
Encouraging story of how God orchestrates events and timing. Jihyun’s obedience in sharing the gospel with her family is encouraging too.
Jihyun is a personal friend that I have known I have known since she was a student from Korea.
I have watched her grow and mature as a believer and has been a blessing to me as we have partnered in prayer over each others lives. This article is a beautiful testimony of her love of God’s Word and her devotion to our Savior.
Praise and Glory, wisdom and thanks, honor and power and strength be to our God for ever and ever Amen.
Indeed He is true and faithful. You have His seal and protection was guaranteed. Hallelujah to the Lamb of God.
Thank you for sharing your testimony.
God is our refuge!
Thank you for your testimony. It has given me renewed hope as I am growing tired of praying for family. It is worth the wait!
Jeanne – me too! Thank you for sharing – we can encourage one another as we pray for those we love
Jeanne – me too! I will never give up, but can’t understand how they don’t see what God has to offer. How precious is the free gift of salvation. Praying for your families!
What a beautiful testimony of how God is working in the midst of suffering and tragedy. Your quote “If this is what God uses to bring my mom to faith in God, it will be worth losing everything I have for her to gain eternal salvation.” reminds me of what we are living for – the eternal, not the temporary. May God bring your mother to full surrender in Jesus and Him alone! Praise God for how He is working!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful testimony of God’s Amazing Grace! All glory to God! Yes, salvation is the most invaluable thing and it is worth everything.
Yes! I loved that too, such a great reminder!!
Thanks for sharing her story. I’ve always wondered what BSF was doing with or for folks who experience such terrible losses. I hope you will share the stories of other people whose suffering has not been wasted…in this event or in the many others yet to come.
I also want to add a prayer for the individuals who did not survive to tell their stories.
Absolutely- thank you for that important reminder Jim. Grateful for you and your prayers. Praying alongside you
Jihyun, thank you for your Spirit-led example of what personal faithfulness should look like.
What an amazing testimony! God is using Jihyun so powerfully. Such a blessing to recognize God’s provision through trials and to be an ambassador for Jesus. I’m praising God for bringing your family into His family!
God’s love and mercy will carry us through any trial we may have in this world because his power has overcome this world and it’s trials. Just know there is a permanent home for us all with our Lord one day!
Jihyun, thanks so much for sharing your testimony and all that God has and is doing for you. You are an Inspiration to me. Your story shows has awesome God is. Praying you’ll be able to return to your home soon. And that your Mother will accept Jesus.
Marianne BSF Escondido, CA.
感謝BSF每次email出很棒的訊息如何向佛教徒傳福音，因為我有很多親朋好友在台灣、巴西、加拿大、都是佛教徒，在2014年我有iPhone 常在Line送上帝的話語及詩歌給我親朋好友至到兩年前我有兩三位好友不給我回音了，我己在VA、BSF星期三早上網站上課7、8年了，我的小組長Minnie跟著她有5次的機會同組，我很高興有她的陪伴讓我學習進步很多，因每星期一每位組長都會電話聯絡每位姊妹們有何事要代譸，我們都持續的禱告在三年前我母親跟我在電話上決志禱告真感謝神的愛，2022我大嫂也去教會大哥去年全家及三位子女也信主了。感謝上帝的恩典賜給有耳聞的有眼看到上帝的話語的人有福了！禱告奉主耶穌的聖名阿門！讚美榮耀歸於上帝！（希望在email能翻譯中文字幕謝謝）
English Translation:
Thank you BSF for sending great emails every time about how to spread the gospel to Buddhists. I have many friends and relatives in Taiwan, Brazil, and Canada who are all Buddhists. In 2014, I had an iPhone and often sent God’s words and poems on Line. To my relatives and friends, until two years ago, two or three of my friends stopped responding to me. I have been taking classes on the VA and BSF Wednesday morning websites for 7 or 8 years. My group leader Minnie has had 5 opportunities to follow her. I am very happy to have her company, which has helped me learn and improve a lot. Every Monday, each group leader will call each sister to ask if there is anything they need. We all continue to pray. Three years ago, my mother and I were I am so grateful for God’s love after making the decision and praying over the phone. In 2022, my eldest sister-in-law also went to church, and my eldest brother’s entire family and three children also believed in the Lord last year. Thank God for His grace. Blessed are those who have ears to hear and eyes to see God’s words! Praying in the name of the Lord Jesus, Amen! Praise and glory to God! (I hope the Chinese subtitles can be translated in email, thank you)
Thank you for sharing! What hope this gives me in praying for my family.
Great is thy faithfulness, our God is faithful in all circumstances .He will never leave or forsake you , the kingdom of God belong to you and your families.be strong and courageous God will restore everything that belong to you and your family
What an amazing testimony of the power of hiding God’s Word in your heart and the impact that brings — to us, and through us, to those the Lord puts around us! Your eternal perspective on how God uses even this in a such a redemptive way is truly an encouragement to us all. Thank you for sharing this!
Dear Jihyun, as I am typing this, I feel the tears in my eyes. Tears of joy! What a beautiful testimony of faith to continue to focus on Him and keep Jesus in the center of our hearts as we allow Him to offer the salve needed to mend painful places. He hears our prayers. This encouraged me to continue to pray for my loved ones that do not know Jesus and never give up on that. It also encourages me to persevere and hold onto His promises. Thank you and may God continue to shine His face upon you and your family!
Dear Sister in Christ, Jihyun,
Thank you, so much for sharing, such answer of prayer of HOPE. Your sharing reminds me of Isaiah 61:1-11, rich indeed for such a time as this for many hurting here in California. To heal the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, to comfort those who mourn. v3- “To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them Beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, tha He may be glorified.”
May your family be strengthened with praise,hope, and assurance of the presence of a Sheperd who watches and cares for each of you. In Jesus Mighty Name I pray.
I am having trouble scrolling down to end, with Romans 5:5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” Amen!
God Bless,
In Fervent prayer, for families
love
Gloria
As we study this season in Revelations we realize Al Might God is working in the hearts of His people. His desire for none to perish, no not one, but all to come to the saving grace of Al Might God. Romans 5:5
Thank you so much for the sweet reminder that God is in control no matter how difficult situations become. So grateful for BSF and being able to study and absorb Gods word.
God always look’s out for His own……When times are hard and you wonder where God is..Remember that the Teacher is always quiet during the test Holy, Holy, Holy is our Lord God Almighty Who, Who was, and Who is to Come.
Glory to God. Amazing Grace indeed, he is a promise keeper who protects his own.
This brings tears to my eyes, “If this is what God uses to bring my mom to faith in God, it will be worth losing everything I have for her to gain eternal salvation.”
Thank you for this very strong and emotional testimony. God can and will work in any circumstance, may His name be praised forever and may your Mum enjoy the gift of salvation. (am claiming it in Jesus name). In my prayers. Amen to the lamb of God, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen and ame
What an awesome testimony to God’s grace and mercy. Adding Jihyun’s mom to my prayer list for salvation. God bless her as she continues to lead her mom to the truth!
Amazing Grace indeed! When we believe that, we can see it in our lives and the world as we live for Christ!
Very inspiring. Thanking God for HIS amazing grace that saves.
Very encouraging the persistence
Perserverance and dedication the Lord has build in our sister encourages me to continue on.
His glory His praise
Yep, this is our God! He does it again. He shows up, changes lives, and draws people unto himself no matter the circumstances. He shows up in powerful ways when we obey his prompting and are obedient in action no matter the cost. All the Glory to God the Father.
What a powerful and exciting testimony. Inspiring indeed. May God bless you
I am touched by this testimony from California fires and finally leading to conversion of one soul to Christ. Indeed God’s mercies endures forever.
Possibly many souls.
Only GOD heals broken hearts
I completely agree with Jihyun about the experience of the Holy Spirit bringing to my remembrance the scriptures I had read before but failed to memorize. My prayer has been: Lord, bring these messages I am reading to my remembrance when I need them most. He has come through for me on many occasions. May be not word for word but certainly the messages in essence. These experiences have continued to solidify my faith in the promises of God. Hallelujah.
Wonderful witness! Thanks a lot. It is very important what we have in our heart, this willing of a saved soul, God sees that: He works beyond what we think; Alleluia!
The book of Revelation has truly strengthened my faith in Jesus Christ the Lamb, who was the only one found worthy to open the scroll. The seven churches mentioned with each having a specific message addressing their sins also made me evaluate myself against each and I found myself lacking in all areas. I’m praying for forgiveness from the Lord.
The trumpets are equally a scare and the message of the impeding judgement. There’s a sense of urgency and for sure I’m now speaking about the judgement of the Lord whenever I get the opportunity to share the word. What encourages me is knowing that I have the seal of Christ on me and that in Christ I am secured forever! Hallelujah! Praise the LORD!
All Glory to Jesus.He is forever Faithful and his word is living and true.
Thank you jihyuns for sharing your inspiring story.
Very touching and encouraging testimony! Thank you God!
I went to BSF for 6 years and NEVER wanted to stop! Issues with health stopped me, I was traveling 30 minutes and could not get there that early anymore. A year or so went by and God sent me back to BSF for another year, THANK God from whom all blessings flow! I LOVE BSF best time of my life back years ago. Thanks for ALL God did for me through BSF!!!!!!!
There are online BSF groups that meet too, if that’s something you’re interested in.
Do BSF with a group online!
So thankful that your mother is convicted to want to go to church to know God more. May the Holy Spirit continue to lead her to God Himself. My Aunt and Uncle lost her home in this wildfire. I wrote to sympathize with her, but told her that God was merciful that they are alive and sound. I reminded her when one receives Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior, Jesus would have a place in heaven prepared for him/her, …repeating the Gospel to them. My Aunt claimed to believe, but do not go to church to worship. My Aunt replied “thank You”. Praying for them.
Jihyun’s testimony just proves the importance of sharing God’s Word. Using our circumstances to bring others to Christ.
I have begun to hear many life changing stories from the people who have lost so much in the fires as well as those who lost everything in hurricane Helene. God tells us that He will make good things come from the bad. He is working to restore all of His people. Thank you for sharing this message of hope.
Thank you for sharing this! It is encouraging in this life.
We all know that life in this world is very temporal. Eternity with Christ is permanent. God teaches us through the loss of a loved one or loss of our precious things (that we consider)that we need God more than anything else. I am a widow and I know what I am talking about. Memorizing verses and hiding it in our heart is a good practice. God bless her and her family. I am sure that God will answer her prayer even though we think it is not happening soon, in his time he will do it.
Our God is so good!!! when we hear how He has covered His children with His mighty omnipotent hand and how He brings us through every difficulty how much more we trust Him with the outcome. His mercy and His grace is so evident in your story and it is part of His-story. May God truly bless you as you continue to pray for your Mother and may she experience His Love and Mercy in faith and you can praise Him together.
Jihyun,
God is so amazing! Your story of the fire and of your sister coming to Jesus and your Mom, hopefully soon. It touched my heart! We never know what circumstances God will place in our lives. But what you said is beautiful! We are to be in God’s word; memorizing his word so we have God’s word in our heart no matter what circumstances come our way. Blessings to you and your family!
Through the word,we can make it no matter what. For everything can perish but His word stays for ever. Amen.
Sorry, I don’t read this blog often as busyness in life, not I m not interested. Thank you God for catching me reading Jihyun’s sharing. It serves as a reminder of purpose of my life for God.
Thank you Jihyun!! God bless you and your whole family.
Praise God for Jihyun’s spirit-filled powerful testimony. And what a powerful story of what having God’s Word hidden in your heart can do especially in times of trouble. I pray that others reading her story will come to see the difference it makes to have Jesus living within you! I have prayed for her mother to have hearing ears and a heart to receive the message of salvation.
May the Holy Spirit reveals the word of God and courage to share with others.
Thank you-a wonderful story about family, love and God’s blessings in out lives!
Gods word reveal His resurrection hope & His love . He is closest to you in trials & even to the point of loss
Praise God for His Amazing Grace which have touched your heart and mine too. Revelations the Hope is timely. Every chapter God is speaking to me “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” Time is short. He has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. AMEN
BSF was part of my life for so many years. Teaching me. Helping me supporting me. Thank you
This is so exciting! We lived near altadena for years and have been praying for many to come to Jesus through this. I will pray for your mother
That is such a powerful testimony. It is proof that God is alive and working behind the scenes for His glory. Thank you!
What a powerful and inspiring testimony! I was in tears because God is saving lives in midst of storms. Jihjun’s story encouraged me to keep sharing redemptive story of Jesus Christ.
Jihjun”s testimony has encouraged me to continue trusting this good God. The devil intended for evil but God meant it God for jihjun. Genesis 50:20. Indeed there’s God in heaven who hears and answers prayers. I stand with you for the salvation of your mother. Whatever God starts he watches over to it’s accomplishment. I am so much encouraged and blessed.
God’s Word is trustworthy ! I love it when I hear how God works in our hearts 💕
“The Beatitudes of Revelation”
Beatitudes are the divine blessings of God upon His elect:
“Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy …” {Revelation 1:3a}
“… blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.” {Revelation 1:3b}
“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on” … “they will rest from their labor” {Revelation 14:13}
“Blessed is the one who stays awake and remains clothed, so as not to go naked and be shamefully exposed.” {Revelation 16:15}
“’Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!’ And he added, ‘These are the true words of God.’” {Revelation 19:9}
“Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years.” {Revelation 20:6}
“Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy written in this scroll.”{Revelation 22:7}
“Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city.” {Revelation 22:14}
Praise the Lord! Salvation of our loved ones is worth all the wealth on earth (which will soon be worthless, when the earth will be destroyed and replace with a new earth.) Besides claiming to the two “Blessed” in Rev 1:3, there are 6 more “blessed” in Revelation 14:13, 16:15; 19:9; 20:6; 22:7; and 22:14. These 8 “Blessed” will make “The Beatitudes of Revelation.” Beatitudes are the divine blessings of God upon His elect. Thank you Lord!
Truly that was God’s protection in the wilderness. Amazingly the house was still there.
So beautiful and encouraging Jihyun! Thank you for sharing that. I pray the Lord will continue to guide your way and through this may the opportunity come to lead many others to Christ just the way you were led. God Bless you!
I praise my dear God, my Abba, for putting BSF into my life. He gave me a gift l knew l needed.
I learned so much, over the yrs. in this wonderful organization. This study in Revelation is priceless!! Your timing, my Father, is always perfect ‼️
🙏✝️💜🙏. Paula
I am privileged to be involved with B.S.F. as a Group Leader this year as we study Revelation – our HOPE. I believe this is my calling at this stage of my life (I am 86 years of age…soon in April 2025, 87). I count on God’s Blessing to be involved in the B.S.F. study of Revelation this second time. It is an encouragement to read Jihyun’s testimony.
What a beautiful testimony! God is so faithful to use broken things to bring redemption and restoration. Praying God uses the truths you have planted to bring your mom to Christ!
What an inspiring story. I will be praying that God opens your mom’s heart.
What a Wonderful God we have. Very touching testimony. God bless your family and surrounding unbelivers too.
This encourages me so much ! Thank you for sharing your testimony ! G.
Wow!!!
What a profound witness. Thank you, Jihyun, for sharing your story, which has such eternal impact. Also, I pray for you as you and your neighbors recover from the worldly devastation. Thank you, again, for proclaiming our heavenly hope that puts everything in perspective.
Amazing God is on your side! Loving and praying for you in Indiana BSF. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Jihyun for sharing your story. Praise God all glory and honor belongs to our great and loving Father who is full of grace and mercy.
Your story has given me encouragement that l need to cultivate a deeper relationship with
God. May God bless you greatly.
Thank you Jihyun for sharing for sharing your testimony that has and will touch many to the glory of God
Thank you Jihyun for sharing your testimonies how God brought you to faith and now your mother also it’s encouraging to me that never leave hope and continue to pray to bring others in faith.God bless you and ur family!!!!