There are times when I walk with the Holy Spirit and act by faith.
This is not to argue whether it is by faith or by works.
Rather, I want to share a testimony: that by the faith I have, the Holy Spirit brings forth works.
Today’s testimony might cause confusion for some believers.
This happened a long time ago, and to be honest, I didn’t want to share it. Like Jonah, I fled to Tarshish,
but in the end, to survive in the belly of the fish, I surrendered and chose to obey the Lord.
"Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man."
But the Lord says,
“You must prophesy again about many peoples, nations, languages, and kings.”
"For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last,
just as it is written: ‘The righteous will live by faith.’" (Romans 1:17)
After I received the Lord as the Master of my heart, I stopped planning my own life.
Although I don’t regret the years I lived with meticulous plans,
I came to realize—deeply—that life doesn’t go according to my plans.
After surrendering all authority to the Lord, my life became very simple:
Home > Work > Church
I ceased meeting people unnecessarily, stopped hobbies, and gave up personal development projects.
Because of that, when anything is added beyond my daily routine, I become tired and drained.
Some days bring events outside the ordinary.
Even then, I calmly depend on the Lord and deal with things well.
I belong to the Lord, so nothing in my life is a coincidence.
I know that something is happening in the unseen realm of the Lord,
and it eventually manifests in some form in this visible world of mine.
In such moments, the enemy is watching, waiting for me to stumble in panic.
For many years, I didn’t know the enemy was constantly trying to sift me like wheat.
As a result, my life was a repeated cycle of falling and wandering.
But now, the Lord governs my life, and He holds me with His righteous right hand,
so that my faith does not fail.
Today, I want to share one testimony to declare that the Lord truly governs every part of my life.
I want to introduce the LORD of Hosts, who governs even material things,
for finances were the most difficult area in my life.
This same LORD of Hosts is the one who will protect us in the coming tribulation.
Why is it the LORD of Hosts who governs material things?
Because the love of money… is one of the signs of the last days—and money is idolatry.
It is a war against the enemy of God, and so the Lord who fights this battle is YHWH Sabaoth—the LORD of Hosts.
"I will shake all nations, and the Desired of All Nations will come,
and I will fill this house with glory," says the LORD Almighty.
"The silver is Mine and the gold is Mine," declares the LORD Almighty. (Haggai 2:7-8)
He dwells within me as the Spirit of Truth, leading me into truth and revealing the Father’s will.
This is the inheritance of those who, through Jesus Christ, have become sons.
"But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth.
He will not speak on His own; He will speak only what He hears,
and He will tell you what is yet to come.
He will glorify Me because it is from Me that He will receive what He will make known to you.
All that belongs to the Father is Mine.
That is why I said the Spirit will receive from Me what He will make known to you." (John 16:13-15)
The Father reveals everything to His sons.
If there's ever no answer to our prayers, it may be because the son is not ready yet,
or because it is not yet time for the answer to be fulfilled.
Even so, the son trusts and acknowledges the Father's will in all things.
"In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." (Proverbs 3:6)
I want to leave this testimony here because I know that what happened to me
will also happen to others—this is the will of the Father who tells in advance.
You don’t need to fall into temptation, or judge, condemn, or criticize me.
This is a true story. I didn’t want to write it down either,
but the Father, who rescued me from the belly of the fish,
has determined to humble me for the sake of His many sons. I have no choice.
"I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself.
My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent.
It is the Lord who judges me." (1 Corinthians 4:3–4)
This happened a long time ago...
After finishing work, I was driving home, weary, but gaining strength by listening to the Word.
Then a voice from the media I was listening to struck me like a rhema word:
"Do not seek what you will eat or what you will drink, and do not be anxious.
For the nations of the world seek all these things,
and your Father knows that you need them.
But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you." (Luke 12:29-31)
Yes, Father, I know. You already know everything I need.
But... did I perhaps worry or seek after something fleshly?
It's common for me to ask questions like this.
Why? Because ever since I received the Lord, I don't think by myself anymore.
So I ask just in case He is revealing a hidden thought in my heart.
I truly don’t know if there's some fleshly concern hidden within me.
That’s because my identity is no longer in the flesh, but in the spirit.
Sometimes I even forget fleshly obligations.
In such times, the Holy Spirit always lets me know—one way or another.
"But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ.
If indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you, you are not in the realm of the flesh but in the Spirit." (Romans 8:9)
The whole world seemed to pause for a moment.
That’s because I had focused my entire body, soul, and spirit on hearing the Father's voice.
I was still driving.
Then I saw something falling from the sky.
I didn’t take my eyes off it. I kept watching.
Finally, it landed—on the road.
Cars were driving past it, running over it, scattering it around.
Strangely, I could see very clearly what it was even as it was falling.
It was... money.
If you ask how I could see it while driving on a four-lane road...
It’s hard to explain.
If it had been a shower of bills raining from the sky, anyone could have seen it.
But this was a single bundle of money falling—a specific amount.
I could clearly see what kind of bills they were.
Oh... it’s money...
I stared blankly at the bundle of bills tumbling on the ground.
There weren't many cars, but the money kept getting kicked around by tires, inching closer to me.
Strangely, no one seemed interested in the money.
Or rather, it seemed no one could see it.
Who dropped it from the sky...?
Maybe a child in a passing car accidentally dropped it out of their mom’s bag?
As I kept driving, that bundle stayed in my mind.
At that moment, many thoughts rushed through my mind...
I admit—not all of them were holy.
I could still see the tumbling bundle clearly in my rearview mirror.
Then a voice in my heart said,
“Fool! If you don’t pick that up, aren’t you a fool?
Even if you don’t, someone else will...”
In a flash, I made a U-turn.
Strangely, the road was completely empty.
Perfectly enough, the bundle had stopped at a temporary stopping point in the center of the road.
I parked my car with hazard lights on and stepped out.
I began to pick up the bundle on the ground and scattered bills near the tires.
There was a bus picking up passengers on the opposite side.
Strangely, no one paid any attention to me.
One car even stopped and waited for me.
The bus was about to leave and looked over in my direction.
Sweat began to drip down my face…
I couldn't even bring myself to look around...
I quickly got into the car with the money, my heart pounding.
I placed the bundle on the passenger seat and drove off.
Even as I drove, my heart was restless, and I was anxious.
What is this? Why did this happen to me?
I heard the Lord speak:
"Do not be afraid. I have given this to you."
Still, doubts lingered...
Lord, why like this? Isn't this someone else's money?
Did someone drop it? Should I report it to the police?
I kept asking and asking... but there was no answer.
As soon as I got home, I prayed.
And this is what I felt:
"If you are still bound by the law of the flesh, you will not understand the law of the Spirit.
I wanted to show you that I can provide even through the most unexpected ways.
But if your heart is still under the law, then return it. If you believe it's not yours, give it away.
But remember, it was I who gave it. I who see all things."
I was overwhelmed... and I cried.
This is the God I believe in.
The One who knows all things. The One who owns all silver and gold.
The One who shakes the nations and brings forth the treasure of all nations.
The One who fills His temple with glory.
From that day on, I no longer feared about money.
I experienced firsthand that Jehovah Sabaoth—the LORD of Hosts—is also the One who rules over all provision.
Even when I had nothing, I knew I had everything because He is my Father.
Even now, I do not seek after wealth.
But I testify: He gives when I need it. He knows what I need even before I ask.
That day, the Lord answered not just my need but also taught me who He is.
So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?'
For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (Matthew 6:31–33)
To those who are anxious about their finances,
To those who think God doesn’t care about physical needs,
To those who serve God and yet live in fear of lack—
I share this not to boast, but to testify that He is faithful.
Even when I didn’t want to share this,
Like Jonah, I tried to flee, but He brought me back.
Because this story is not mine—it is His.
