Faith & Code | Reflections by Errong

2026 May Reflection Summary — A Month Full of the Holy Spirit Yes — May really has been full of the Holy Spirit. Looking back over the past few weeks, it is hard not to see a clear spiritual rhythm running through everything: baptism, Holy Communion, Ascension Day, Pentecost, and the installation of elders. Even in our family life, with our youngest child’s baptism, God’s grace has been visibly present. It truly feels like a month where heaven has been close, and the church has been reminded again and again that Christ is alive, reigning, and building His people through His Spirit. A Journey Through May: Living Between Heaven and Earth The month began with the ongoing meditation on the Lord’s Prayer and the call to daily dependence on God. The sermons reminded us that discipleship is not built on self-sufficiency but on receiving daily bread from the Father. From there, the focus turned to Christ’s reign — the bless...

Pentecost and the Care of God’s Church The installation of office-bearers on Pentecost is not merely a matter of tradition or convenience—it is deeply fitting. Pentecost reminds the church that all Christian ministry, especially spiritual leadership, is impossible without the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit. What began in fear in the upper room became bold proclamation after the Spirit was poured out. In the same way, church leadership is never sustained by personality, talent, or natural ability. It is sustained by the Spirit of God. As Acts 20:28 declares, “The Holy Spirit has made you overseers.” This is both a comfort and a responsibility: those who are called are also those who will be equipped. Paul’s Farewell and the Weight of Ministry Acts 20 records a deeply emotional moment. The Apostle Paul meets the elders of Ephesus at Miletus for the last time. He knows his journey is leading to suffering, imprisonmen...

Living Between Pentecost and Christ’s Return There are certain moments in redemptive history that stand above all others. Christmas announces the birth of Christ. Good Friday proclaims His sacrifice. Easter celebrates His resurrection. Ascension Day declares His reign in heaven. Pentecost reveals the coming of the Holy Spirit. Yet the church still waits for one final great day — the return of Jesus Christ in glory. The sermon reminds us that we are living “between number five and number six.” We live between Pentecost and the Second Coming. The Holy Spirit has already come, yet Christ has not yet returned. This places the church in a unique season of history: a season of witness, grace, urgency, and hope. The Meaning of Pentecost Pentecost was not an accidental event. It was the fulfillment of Christ’s promise. Before ascending into heaven, Jesus told His disciples that the Father would send “another Helper” who would remain with them forever. Ten days after Christ a...

Daily Bread and Daily Dependence “Give us this day our daily bread.” — Matthew 6:11 The sermon explored a significant transition within the Lord’s Prayer. The first three petitions focus entirely on God and His glory: Hallowed be Your name Your kingdom come Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven Then the prayer shifts toward our needs: Give us this day our daily bread Forgive us our debts Lead us not into temptation This structure is deeply comforting because it teaches us that God’s glory and our good are not enemies. They belong together. We ask God for what we need so that our lives may continue to serve Him, glorify Him, and reflect His goodness in the world. God Cares for Body and Soul One of the strongest themes of the sermon was that God cares not only for our souls but also for our bodies. The Heidelberg Catechism reminds believers that we belong to Jesus Christ “body and soul.” Christ did not redeem only an invisible spiritual part o...

Ascension Day: The Blessing Savior Who Still Reigns Ascension Day is often overlooked in the Christian calendar. Christmas fills churches with joy. Easter bursts forth with triumphant celebration. Pentecost carries the excitement of fire and mission. But Ascension Day? It remembers a departure. And departures are rarely easy. We do not usually celebrate people leaving. Farewells often carry sadness, uncertainty, and longing. Yet the ascension of Jesus Christ is unlike every other farewell in history. It is not the departure of a defeated man, nor the disappearance of a forgotten teacher. It is the triumphant return of the risen Savior to the Father, carrying with Him the completed work of redemption. Bethany: A Place of Death Turned Into a Place of Glory One of the most striking observations from the sermon is the location of Christ’s ascension: Bethany. Scripture repeatedly connects Bethany with moments of deep love, sorrow, and revelation. Bethany was the home of Mar...

Your Will Be Done: The Hardest Petition of the Lord’s Prayer Among all the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer, perhaps none is more difficult to pray sincerely than the words: “Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” These words sound simple when spoken aloud in worship, yet they reach deeply into the human heart. They expose one of humanity’s greatest struggles — the battle between God’s will and our own. The sermon reflected powerfully on this reality. While the first petitions of the Lord’s Prayer focus on God’s name and kingdom, this third petition becomes intensely personal. It forces us to ask: “Whose will truly rules my life?” The Conflict Between Two Wills The preacher described the central tension clearly: when we pray for God’s will to be done, another will immediately enters the picture — our own. Human beings naturally desire independence, control, and self-determination. From childhood on...

Lord, Increase My Faith Today was a deeply meaningful day for our family. My son Noah — my third boy and sixth child — received the sacrament of baptism during our church service. On the same morning, our congregation also celebrated the Lord’s Supper together. To witness both sacraments on the same day was a powerful reminder of God’s covenant faithfulness, His grace toward sinners, and His ongoing work of strengthening weak faith. The sermon centered on a simple but profound request from the apostles in Luke 17:5: “Lord, increase our faith.” That prayer stayed with me throughout the entire service. When Faith Feels Small The context of this passage is important. Jesus had just told His disciples that they must continue forgiving others again and again — even seven times in one day if someone repents repeatedly. The disciples immediately realized how difficult that command was. Humanly speaking, it felt impossible. And honestly, many parts of the Christian l...