A HUNDREDFOLD BLESSING:THE ISAAC TOAST MIRACLE

In 1957, Ha-Kyung Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea. She was raised in a non-Christian family, but attended a high school founded by Christian missionaries.

In her school curriculum, they had Bible study. Though she was a non-believer, she read the Bible and came across, the verse"The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord" (Job 1:21). Suddenly, she found herself accepting it as truth.

Ha-Kyung then thought, "God gave me everything I have, so I should believe in and give thanks to Him." Soon after, she was baptized and became a faithful Christian.

In her 20s, Ha-Kyung married a fellow Christian and enjoyed a peaceful life as a homemaker. In 1995, at the age of 37, her husband suddenly fell ill. He lost his job, and his medical bills began to pile up.To make ends meet, she opened a small cafe named Isaac Toast.

The packaging in her store had the scripture Genesis 26:12-13 "Isaac sowed in that land and reaped in the same year a hundredfold. The Lord blessed him, and the man became rich, gaining more and more until he became very wealthy."

However, the business struggled because of the competition in the area. Every morning, she prayed for guidance and help from God. One day, a customer suggested that she make a kiwi sauce for her toast and offered detailed ideas for the recipe.

She added the kiwi sauce to her toast, and it soon became the most popular item in the area. She was able to make a living and pay all the medical bills.

In 2000, Ha-Kyung's husband miraculously recovered and was able to work again. In 2003, she was in the process of closing the business to return to her peaceful life as a homemaker.

One day, a young couple visited her stores and asked for help. She learned they were also Christians facing financial struggles. They couldn't even afford a store, so they were selling clothes on the street. When she prayed for them, God placed a strong desire in her heart to support them as a fellow Christian. She spent $80,000 to open a cafe for them and taught them how to make the toast. Their business thrived, and soon the story of Isaac Toast spread.

Before long, more Christians heard about it and came to her for help. She couldn't turn them away, having faced her own financial struggles when her husband suddenly fell ill.

Over the past 20 years, Ha-Kyung has helped numerous fellow Christians, leading to the establishment of more than 1,500 franchise locations for Isaac Toast.

The story of Ha-Kyung Kim beautifully illustrates several powerful morals:

• Faith in the Face of Adversity: When faced with her husband's sudden illness and financial hardship, Ha-Kyung turned to her faith for strength and guidance. Her belief in God's provision sustained her through a difficult period.
• The Power of Scripture: The Bible verse from Job that resonated with her early in life and the scripture from Genesis on her packaging demonstrate the impact of God's word in providing comfort, direction, and a vision for potential blessings.
• God's Provision Can Come in Unexpected Ways: The suggestion for the kiwi sauce from a customer highlights that help and solutions can appear through unexpected channels when one is open to them and prayerful.
• The Importance of Gratitude: Ha-Kyung's initial acceptance of the idea that God gives and takes away led her to a life of thankfulness, which likely shaped her generous spirit.
• Generosity and Compassion: Having experienced financial struggle herself, Ha-Kyung felt a deep empathy for others facing similar challenges. Her willingness to invest her resources and knowledge to help fellow Christians demonstrates the power of compassion and the desire to pay it forward.
• Faith in Action: Ha-Kyung didn't just pray; she took practical steps by starting a business. Her faith was coupled with hard work and a willingness to seize opportunities.
• The Ripple Effect of Kindness: Ha-Kyung's initial act of generosity towards one young couple created a chain reaction, leading to the establishment of numerous successful businesses and impacting countless lives. Her story shows how one act of kindness, rooted in faith, can have a far-reaching and Transformative impact.

Ultimately, the moral of the story is a powerful reminder that faith, coupled with perseverance, gratitude, and a generous spirit, can lead to unexpected blessings and create a positive impact on the lives of others. It underscores the idea that helping others in their time of need can lead to collective growth and shared success.

TRUE   WEALTH   LIES  IN  GIVING, TOUCHING  LIVES  WITH  GOD'S  GRACE.