September 23, 2018
Did you reflect and repent a lot over the past three days? You must have thought about and worked hard on how you will complete your responsibilities to restore your country. Japan did not know heaven's providence and lived in a society oriented toward individualism. As you know, Japan made many mistakes concerning Asia and Korea, which became a central nation in the providence.
In 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in the United States, right? Japanese people are amazing. Even Russia and China, which can be said to be Asia’s great powers, are afraid of the US, but Japan tried to face the United States. So what was the result? In 1945, what fell on Hiroshima? When you think about that historical fact, Japan must not only remember that tragic occurrence but think about the reason it happened. You need to repent. You need to think about what went wrong and repent. Even in the middle of that chaotic history, there were good people who through religion, revered and found God the Creator. However, those people cannot explain how history came to be this way.
That is the reality of religions today. In particular, Christianity has been waiting for two thousand years for Jesus Christ, who died on the cross, to return.
Heaven chose a new people to raise and cultivate. This is the Korean people. When this nation becomes visible to the world, it must be prepared and be in the right environment to accept heaven's providence. In 1843, this country accepted Christianity. A hundred years later, the appearance of the Messiah ensured the existence and appearance of the only begotten daughter. The only begotten daughter was born in 1943! In 1945, Korea was liberated from Japan, but in the end, the country separated into North Korea and South Korea. The struggle began between democracy and communism!
In this nation's history, several righteous people risked their lives. They did not know Heaven's providence, but they protected this country with single-hearted devotion! Why? Ultimately, it was because Heaven raised this nation.
Now I will talk about you. We have to demonstrate, teach and elucidate the way a dignified Japan must go. If you truly want to be a person who loves Japan and makes a mark in history, first, within the family, you and your spouse must unite. And before the Japanese people, you should demonstrate that you and your spouse are an example. Because of this, you must teach the Japanese people to receive the blessing from the Family Federation. From history, we know what will happen. If a nation or people who are supposed to fulfill responsibilities cannot do it, they will pay indemnity. We have seen and are aware of this. If that's so… Everybody! All of you are responsible for Japan because you love Japan. You must bring Japan to fulfill its responsibilities, starting from the top leaders.
Now let's talk about our newspaper in Japan. Our newspaper should teach people around the world. Please make Sekai Nippo into a newspaper that politicians and academic scholars look through first. You must apply practical methods and now act boldly. Once again, Japan cannot become a nation that disregards its past. As the mother nation of the providence, Japan has responsibilities. If Japan does not unite with Korea, that is not acceptable.
Let's discuss the near future. When we look at the current reality and problems arising across the globe, we find that answers will not come from human efforts or intelligence. We cannot miss the right moment. Time is pressing, but on the other hand, your hopeful victories can be fully enjoyed by bestowing the blessing at this time. All of you have to make miracles happen. Miracles! Do you understand?
In that respect, all the five subregions in Japan are actively working, right? No matter what, the five subregions must restore Japan. Is that clear? Good. Everyone likes the sun. Isn’t that true? Only with the presence of the sun can we see all of creation and can life grow well. However, the day after tomorrow, there will be a full moon. Let's talk about the moon. When observing the sun and the moon, we feel differently. Externally, the sun feels good, and the moon is still and quiet. When people who have left their homes reminisce about their hometowns, they usually do so under moonlight rather than sunlight. You may think about your parents and shed tears over the good and bad moments. [Please think] while my parents are alive, I must quickly succeed and return home to attend to my parents. You must offer even more love to your parents. In short, everyone becomes a poet. Thank you Heavenly Parent, the true Owner and Creator. If you intend to live your earthly life like this, it will exhaust you. Several problems are arising which you need to resolve. It will be exhausting. However, each of you has a family. If your family members are strongly attached to one another, you can sing of love as you enjoy the moon during Chuseok. Is that clear? Do you understand?
If so, here is the conclusion. How many more times do you think you and I will be able to see the moon and celebrate Chuseok? How many times would you like to see it? Tell me honestly. Would it be great to see it several times? To do this, you need to fulfill your responsibilities. Responsibilities! Do you understand? Can you do that for True Parents?