Streams in the Desert: Dawn of a New History

Making a way in the desert – newly appointed Director of the World Mission Headquarters of the Family Federation quotes Isaiah in introductory speech

A speech delivered 22nd August 2025 by Doo Seung-yeon (두승연), newly appointed as Director of the World Mission Headquarters of the Family Federation on 15^th August. The occasion was a meeting for leaders and members gathered in Gapyeong, South Korea. Slightly edited unofficial translation of the original Korean.

Dear beloved blessed families, respected leaders of Cheonil-guk, greetings. I am Doo Seung-yeon (두승연), newly appointed as Director of the World Mission Headquarters on 15^th August (solar calendar), entrusted with a new providential responsibility.

I am deeply grateful to stand here today in this precious and gracious place. I pray that the love and blessings of our Heavenly Parent and the True Parents of Heaven, Earth, and Humankind will overflow upon all of you who have joined us for this […] vigil.

According to the schedule, I was given 13 minutes. But today is a special time, so please forgive me if I may take a little more time.

The reason is that Mother has reorganized and restructured the organization, and the full providential reasons were not completely conveyed in the official notice. So tonight, before our global family who are watching, I wish to share this content with you. I ask for your understanding if my message takes a little longer. Thank you.

Isaiah, detail of painting from 1509 by Michelangelo (1475-1564), from the Sistine Chapel in the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City. Photo: Web Gallery of Art, virtual art gallery for European fine art created before 1900. Public domain image

Before beginning, I would like to read a verse from the Bible:

“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” (Isaiah 43:19)

In worldly terms, our path has often been misunderstood, criticized, or even condemned. Yet God has never been bound by human perspectives; He always opens a new way according to His will. Just as the Lord proclaimed through Isaiah, even now, Heavenly Parent is making a road in the wilderness and streams in the desert.

When we look at Isaiah 43, the people of Judah had lost their sovereignty, their temple, and their pride as a nation after Jerusalem was destroyed by Babylon. They lived as captives, abandoned and in despair, wondering if God had forsaken them. In that moment, Isaiah 43 was proclaimed as a message of comfort and hope. Especially verse 19 – “I will do a new thing” – was Heaven’s declaration of restoration to those despairing in exile.

God has always prepared new eras. He called Abraham and made him the father of faith. Through Moses, He opened the path of the Exodus. Through Jesus Christ, He opened the way of new life for all humanity.

*Hak Ja Han delivering a speech in Gapyeong, South Korea. Photo: FFWPU*

And today, Heavenly Parent has opened a new era centered on the Only Begotten Daughter, True Mother. Beloved brothers and sisters, this is the era of Holy Mother Han, the age of Heavenly Parent’s providence.

This sacred name, Holy Mother Han, is the new, holy title bestowed by Heavenly Parent upon True Mother. It encompasses all her missions and roles: the Only Begotten Daughter, True Mother, substantial Holy Spirit, embodiment of Heavenly Parent, fulfillment of history, and the one who has brought completion to the providence.

True Mother, the Only Begotten Daughter, fulfilled all conditions as True Parent and, with the dedication of the Cheonwon Temple and Cheonil Sanctum this past April, has ushered in a new era – the era where Heavenly Parent dwells on earth and the history of Heaven and humankind reaches completion.

This is the age in which Heavenly Parent directly dwells as the owner of this earth, embracing and loving His children. It is the age where the world is brought into oneness under His sovereignty, and humanity lives as one family under Heavenly Parent.

Therefore, with the name of Holy Mother Han, True Mother proclaimed to all Heaven and earth that the gates of Cheonil-guk, the Kingdom of Heaven, are now wide open.

Doo Seong-yeon — *Doo Seung-yeon (두승연) delivering his message in Gapyeong, South Korea 22nd August 2025. Screenshot from live transmission by FFWPU*

Even now, our second, third, and fourth generation blessed children are showing to the world the reality of living together with our Heavenly Parent on earth. How proud we can be of this!

Beloved blessed families, the providence is not something that can be judged or measured from a human-centered viewpoint. All leaders and members must listen deeply to Heaven’s voice, awaken, and live as righteous people chosen by Heaven. We must pray and devote ourselves daily, seeking Heaven’s guidance to solve all problems.

True Mother, as the Only Begotten Daughter, bore the central providential responsibility to welcome Heavenly Parent into the Cheonwon Temple and the the Cheonil Sanctum – the substantial temple of Cheonil-guk. For this, she established Cheon Jeong Won as the providential hub, preparing the environment to attend our Heavenly Parent.

Now, however, we are entering a new era where Heavenly Parent Himself directly guides and governs. On 15^th August, True Mother solemnly proclaimed the start of this new era and new history.

Up until now, it was the age when True Parents’ sacrifices built the foundation, and “children” offered victory reports. But now begins the age where “children”, united as one, directly offer the fruits of victory to our Heavenly Parent and True Parents.

In other words, this is no longer the age of “children” passively receiving from parents, but the age of matured “children” who prepare a feast of devotion and love for their Parents, bringing them joy.

Through this proclamation, True Mother has concluded the Cheon Jeong Won system and established a new three-organization system for the fulfillment of the providence:

The World Mission Headquarters – responsible for global evangelism.
The Central Administration – responsible for organizational governance.
The Future Talent Training Center – preparing the next generations.

This is a great providential victory and development.

Harmony and peace

New keywords — *The new keywords Doo Seung-yeon (두승연) emphasized in his message 22nd August 2025. Illustration: FFWPU*

True Mother emphasized that in this new system, the most essential quality is the value of true families centered on true love, harmony, and peace. She urged that leaders and members unite with their central figures and realize harmony and oneness.

Therefore, I ask all blessed families and leaders worldwide to engrave in your hearts these new providential keywords – harmony and peace. Let us make our homes, churches, mission fields, and societies into centers of harmony and peace.

This is no longer an era where strong leadership alone can lead. It is an era where harmony and peace among leaders and members must come first.

Once again, let us offer unending gratitude, praise, and glory to True Mother, Holy Mother Han, who has proclaimed the start of this new era and new history.

Beloved families and leaders, your faith and devotion are the greatest strength in opening this new age. True Mother loves each and every one of us deeply. Do you feel it? She promises that our efforts and devotion will be remembered not only on earth but eternally in the spirit world.

Let us respond to this infinite love and grace by living as true Cheonil-guk citizens who fulfill our responsibilities.

Even now, countless blessed families around the world are joining in devotion through Cheongshimwon [a prayer hall in Gapyeong] and internet broadcasts. I truly respect and honor your sincerity.

*Lee Gi-seong (이기성), head of the Family Federation’s main center for spiritual training in Gapyeong, South Korea. Screenshot*

As True Mother declared this new era, she also reminded President Lee Ki-seong to be a witness to this moment. All of you here tonight in this special vigil are likewise witnesses and participants in the beginning of this new history.

Through our devotion, let us open wide the path of expanding Cheonil-guk’s realm with ever deeper filial piety and love for the True Parents.

To all who are gathered here […], I sincerely pray for Heavenly Parent’s abundant love, blessings, and great victory to be with you always.

I love you. Thank you.

Slightly edited unofficial translation of the original message in Korean.

Featured image above: Doo Seung-yeon (두승연) delivering his message in Gapyeong, South Korea 22nd August 2025. Screenshot from live transmission by FFWPU

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