What More To Say

On this day, I think just a simple scripture is in order, for our Father has surely been at work, and always will be.

Psalms 135:19 Bless the Lord, O house of Israel: bless the Lord, O house of Aaron:
20 Bless the Lord, O house of Levi: ye that fear the Lord, bless the Lord.
21 Blessed be the Lord out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord.

Today, let us bless our Father who gives us our very lives. He is our All in All.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are King! Bless the name Yahuah! Send Your light and will among us. Send us today Your provision. Forgive us our transgressions, as we forgive those that transgress against us. Heal our hearts and minds. Restore unto Your people health and peace. Let there be peace among us, and help us to focus on You. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.

The Good News

Reflecting on life this morning, I cannot help but think about how very blessed we believers are and that we have such good news to wake up to everyday. What is that good news? Actually, in human terms, it is a long list. God is good. God is on our side. God never leaves us or forsakes us. His mercy endures forever. God is our defender. God is our provider. He never slumbers or sleeps. He never tires of caring for us. He has an army far beyond our ability to imagine. His army protects us every day. He has assigned angels to watch over us. And that is just a partial list.

As a child, I was taught that the Good News, the Gospel, was only that God sent His Son Jesus (Yeshuah) to die for our sins, and He rose from the dead. And if we confessed our sins to Him, asked for forgiveness, and asked Him to be Lord of our life, we would have eternal life. This is truly good news, and if you are reading this and have not done that, I very much encourage you to do so. However, that is only a part of the good news. Looking at the previous list, we can see that what we were taught as children does in fact fit into the list. For some reason there can be this tendency for believers to sometimes focus on one particular part of scripture, and leave out other parts. Our Father is not limited, and He is on our side; or perhaps better said, He wants us and allows us to be on His side.

Psalms 118:1 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
2 Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
3 Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
4 Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
5 I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place.
6 The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
7 The Lord taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
8 It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.
9 It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.

The Psalms are truly beautiful songs about the Good News that God is always there for His people. Those that attack a believer are deterred. Not because the believers are so righteous – only God is righteous. It is because our Father is merciful, and for His mercies He will rise and defend. Our Father loves us. He really does!

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King! Praise the name Yahuah! Let Your will shine in this earth, Father, and give men hope. Send us today Your overwhelming provision. Forgive us our transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that have transgressed against us. Heal the hearts and minds of Your people, Father. Deliver us from the evil around us that pulls and tears at us to destroy us and Your work. Restore unto Your people all that has been taken or held back in any way. Rise up, O King! The enemy is at the gates and stirs up strife. Destroy this work, grind it to powder, confuse, confound, and utterly eliminate these efforts, there substance and impact. Deliver Your people that all men might know that You alone have done this thing, and that Your people may rejoice over You with singing! Where there be sickness, bring healing; where there be strife, bring unity; where there be sorrow, bring joy; where there be a breaking apart, knit together again. You alone are God, Father, You alone are God. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.

Our Father Is Wise

We are but humans. But our Father is wise beyond us. Only He is can provide us with all we need.

Matthew 6:27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?
31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

We are only human. He alone has the power to change. If we are willing to always turn to Him, He always makes a way.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King! Praise the name Yahuah! Send Your will here. Give us Your provision. Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those that trespass against us. Deliver us from evil. Heal our hearts and minds. Restore unto Your people all that has been taken or held back in any way. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.

God’s Callings

When our Father calls to someone, calling them to play a certain role in His plan, He makes that way possible. As I was reading in Samuel, this seemed so evident to me.

1 Samuel 2:1 And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the Lord, mine horn is exalted in the Lord: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.
2 There is none holy as the Lord: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.
3 Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
4 The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.
5 They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.
6 The Lord killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.
7 The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
8 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, and he hath set the world upon them.
9 He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.
10 The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the Lord shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.

Hannah learned first hand that life is about the plans of God, not the plans that we devise. God makes His plan come to pass. Always. Wisdom on our part is to acknowledge to Him when we fall short, and seek His direction to restore us to His path and His plan.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King! Praise the name Yahuah! Let Your will be done here among us Father. We love You. Send us today Your overwhelming provision. Forgive us for our many transgressions, and help us to forgive those that have transgressed against Restore healing and wholeness to our hearts and minds. Deliver us from evil. Restore unto Your people all that has been taken or held back in any way, and the more besides. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.

Our God Reigns!

At the end of the day, we are a people most blessed. We have someone that cared so much for us, that He gave His life that we might have eternal life with our Father. That man that bore our sins is Jesus (Yeshuah). He loved and forgave and showed mercy through to the end, and then rose again.

Isaiah 53:4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

Our healing came at a great price. For that we should be forever thankful. It is hard to fathom such love. Yet, He gives us the power through His death and resurrection to have new life, and to be restored. He gives us the power to be forgiven, and to forgive others. He gives us His peace. And He reigns forever.

Today, let us remember this great gift given to men, to us. Let us be more like Him each day. Let us strive to follow His example. Let us find His peace that He has ordained for us.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King. Praise the name Yahuah! Father, let Your will be upon this earth. Show Your mercy here, and let us proclaim Your name. Send us today Your overwhelming provision. Forgive us our transgressions, and let us forgive those that have transgressed against us. Heal up the hearts and minds of Your people. Deliver us from the evil that attempts to beset us. Rise up, O King, and restore Your peace in this earth, especially among Your people. Show us a sign for good, that all men might know that You alone have done this, and that You alone are King. Let restoration reign. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.

Loving One Another

We are called as believers to love one another. We can do that if we will seek the face of our Father. In prayer, God shared a scripture with me that was encouraging. Today will be a simple one. I share this with you.

Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

Today, let us be thankful. Let all our actions and communications cause us to help each other and bring no harm.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King! Praise the name Yahuah! Let Your will reign among us. Send us today Your overwhelming provision. Forgive us our sins, and help us all to forgive each other. Heal our hearts and minds. Restore Your people and their relationships with You and each other. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.

Mercy Is A Gift

Our Father grants to us so many gifts. One of them is His great mercy. We can experience this if we call our to Him.

Romans 9:18 Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.

Today, let us show mercy, just as our Father shows mercy.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You are the King! Praise the name Yahuah! Let Your will be done. Send us Your provision. Forgive us our sins. Heal the broken hearts and minds. Restore unto Your people all that has been taken or held back in any way from Your people. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.

Help Is Here

There will be good times and tough times in our lives. In all these, there is an ever present help. That is our Father through our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus).

John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

If we will lay down those things that are divisive between us all, then we can find our way to help and peace.

John 14:13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.

In whatever we face today, let us call out to Yeshuah (Jesus) and ask the Father in His name for our needs, and He will hear from heaven and heal the land.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King. Praise the name Yahuah! Father, we ask in Yeshuah’s (Jesus’) name that You would cleanse us, that we can be Your light in this world. Send now Your provision, and forgive our sins. Heal those that are broken. Restore Your people, Father. WE ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.

Becoming Selfless

Recently the concept of selflessness was introduced to me from another perspective. Often we are taught as a Christian premise that we are to be selfless in our actions and in prayer. Then we set about to act toward others or pray for others from our position and understanding. This is good. But is it selfless? Are we not still praying from our perspective? Perhaps not always, but frequently I would suggest, we are still in the picture in some way. How do we get to a position of selflessness? There are two things I am finding help.

First, we need to establish our own relationship firmly with the Father. The concept I was introduced to that has helped me is the idea of powerlessness. We are powerless. If we can establish that through meditation on scripture and communing with the Father, then we can get to what I call emptiness, allowing ourselves to be filled with the Spirit and ready for prayer. Here is a scripture that is helping me in meditation.

Matthew 6:27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?

Our Messiah was helping us to see that the Father created the world, and that we are powerless within ourselves to change anything. By meditating on this we can find that true humble position with the Father of needing Him for everything. And we know He will respond.

Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

As we meditate on this scripture, we know that our Father is ready to respond to us because we are out of the way. Now we are ready to add power to the request through our actions and prayer, knowing He will respond. Here is the next scripture that supports our belief that He will respond.

Isaiah 58:6 Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?
7 Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
8 Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the Lord shall be thy rearward.
9 Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity;
10 And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noonday:
11 And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.
12 And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.
13 If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the Lord, honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words:
14 Then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

Here Yahuah (Lord) has spoken through Isaiah to tell us that when we fast as a selfless person, He loosens the one we pray for from wickedness, removes the weights of life lets those that have felt oppression go free, and broken the yokes upon them. Note here it is prayer for the works of the Father, most likely on the behalf of others. But as we get to the end of the passage, we see that the one praying also receives the kingdom and blessings of the Father.

True selflessness is the ability to see past our needs, knowing that the Father knows and will take care of those for us. It is setting ourselves aside completely, solely focused on helping others by crying out to the Father for His intervention on their behalf. Our motive needs to be the kingdom, and the righteousness of the Father.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You are King! Praise and bless the name Yahuah! Help us to be selfless, that we might call to You for Your kingdom to be here, for Your will to be here. Send us today Your overwhelming provision. Forgive us our transgressions of the Law (sin), and help us forgive others. Heal the hearts and minds of those oppressed. restore unto Your people one hundred times one hundred times one hundred times one hundredfold all that has been taken or held back in any way from Your people, and the more besides. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.

We Must Never Quit!

This morning as I was praying it seemed good to cry out to God to for all that is happening in my life and the life of others. Last night I met someone that was desperate. After encouraging him, he was filled with emotion. I was after he left. We are meant to assist one another. We can only do that if we do not quit. We cannot quit on ourselves. We cannot quit on family and friends. An we cannot quit on God. He is always there to assist us in finding His ways. We just have to hold on, pray, believe, and keep moving forward. This can be difficult if we will not surrender completely to our Father. That was my prayer this morning. I want to completely surrender to Him. It is unclear exactly what all that means, but I feel compelled to do it. In that surrender we can find peace.

Matthew 6:25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?
31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

It can be difficult in life to focus on our Father first, but it is the design. When we miss that, we start our day slightly off kilter. We must find a way to place first things first.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King. Praise the name Yahuah! Cleanse us that we might be Your lights in the earth. Send us today Your overwhelming abundant provision. Forgive us our sins. Restore our minds, our bodies, and our hearts. Restore unto Your people one hundred times one hundred times one hundred times one hundredfold all that has been taken or held back from Your people in any way. We ask all these things in the name ofour Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.