Reaching For Service

Service is a gift to us from God. Let me explain. Each of us is called to do some number of things. If we think of how we were created, we would say that the Creator did it with great precision, and with intent. It would only make sense then that our calling would in some way built into us, either explicitly or implicitly. If that is true, then if we are not doing or following our calling, it is likely to feel like something is missing. It is. The doing or the following of our calling.

Romans 11:29 For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.

There is something to be said for the idea that our Father has called us to Him. He has placed certain gifts and callings in our lives. They may lie dormant, but they will always be there. At the appropriate time, they rise up within us and they call us to take action. The action might be very private, or it might be very public, or somewhere in between. When we step into that action of what is obvious for us to do, we find peace.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King! Praise the name YAH! Let Your kingdom come into the hearts of mankind. Let Your will be done here as it is in heaven, perfectly and without interruption. Send us Your provision sufficient that we might bless those around us. Forgive us our trespasses and transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that have trespassed or transgressed against us. Deliver us from the evil that pushes into our minds and hearts. Cleanse us from the inside out, and we will be healed. Help us to have mercy on all mankind. Restore our hearts to You. Restore one thousandfold all the good that has been eaten, taken, or held back in any way from Your people, and the more besides. Send in quickly the $424,523,962.53 that we might use it to care for mankind. Help us to find Your truth. We love You Father. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). We ask all these things in the name of the King. We ask all these things of You, Father, in Your mighty name YAH! We ask all these things of You in the name YAH Yeshuah. Amen.

Trust In God

What does it mean to trust in God? The words are simple to say, but they can be much more difficult to live out at times. When life is good, we can let things go by without much concern. When we face challenges, we cry out to our Father for help. But there are also variations of this that are important to remember. Trusting our Father is about not just believing in Him – He can do something. It is about believing He is on our side – He will do something.

Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

The last part of the verse here says that we believe that he rewards those that diligently seek Him. We must trust that if we do seek Him, He will provide for us. And this trust is a part of faith. With faith, we can see the good in life come to pass. We need trust to have faith, and faith to support our eager expectation (hope) that what we have prayed for God to do He will do.

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

We see that we need to trust. And we can, because He loves us.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King. Praise the name YAH! Let Your kingdom come in the hearts of mankind. Let Your will be done here in this earth. We trust You, and we trust You care for us. Send us today Your overwhelming provision. Forgive us our trespasses and transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that have trespassed or transgressed against us. Wipe away all the thoughts of the evil done to us or by us. In their place let there be only thoughts and memories of You and Your love toward us. Cleanse our hearts and minds, and pour Your oil of renewal into us. Restore unto Your people one thousandfold all the good that has been taken or held back in any way, and the more besides. Send in quickly the $424,523,962.53 that we might care for Your people. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). We ask all these things of You, Father, in Your name YAH. We ask all these things of You in the name of YAH Yeshuah. Amen.

We Are Free

When thinking of all we have to be thankful for to our Farther, it can be difficult to come up with one thing to say thank you about specifically. I can get a little overwhelmed just thinking about it. I was thinking recently about the nature of things in the U.S. It is hard to reconcile the way people are treated at times with the idea that we are truly free. Yet, scriptures suggest that we are free.

John 8:35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

Freedom is not about what men might think or say about control. Freedom is inward, which then comes outward. Freedom is the freedom from the bondage of sin on the inside, which comes outside. Sin is always trying to grab us. But our Messiah sets us free.

John 8:34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

Once we are free on the inside, that comes out of our mouth. That creates the possibility for true freedom, even on the outside.

Today, let’s be thankful for our freedom.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King. Praise the name YAH! Let Your kingdom come into the hearts of mankind throughout the earth. Let Your will be done here, just as it is in heaven. Send us today Your overwhelming provision. Forgive us our trespasses and transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that have trespassed or transgressed against us. Wipe away the thoughts of evil done to us or by us. In their place let there be only thoughts and memories of You. Deliver us from the evil around us and in us. Restore Your people, Father. Crush the darkness. Restore unto Your people thousands of thousands of all the good that has been eaten or taken or held back in any way, and the more besides. Send in quickly the $424,523,962.53 that we might care for Your people. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). We ask all these things of You, Father, in Your name YAH. We ask all these things in the name YAH Yeshuah. Amen.

Fighting Back

For many of us as believers we have spent much of our lives fighting for our “spot” in own own lives. By that I mean we are on the defensive much of the time. When we spend that time struggling for what is our own place, we cannot battle for new territory. That may well be the plan of our enemy. That plan: to keep us reeling just from regular blows in our daily lives so that we are not a threat elsewhere. We can overcome that likely in more than one way, but one way is to fight back.

James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

It seems that one way is to simply resist the enemy. We do that by verbally stating that we resist. Much of our fighting is with our lips to turn our own hearts and minds.

Romans 10:5 For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them.
6 But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:)
7 Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.)
8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

We can miss something quite valuable here. Paul is quoting Moses twice. Moses said what is in verse five. But it is Moses that Paul quotes for verses six – eight.

Deuteronomy 30:6 And the Lord thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, that thou mayest live.

11 For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not hidden from thee, neither is it far off.
12 It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it?
13 Neither is it beyond the sea, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it?
14 But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.

Our Father Yahuah (Lord) does a work in our heart based on the words that come out of our mouth. We can literally speak to ourselves about the good things of God and change our hearts and minds! This is the ultimate resistance in may ways because we can say these things. If we cannot speak, then we need input in other ways, but the input controls the output, and we can control that input.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King. Praise the name YAH! Let Your kingdom come and Your will be done in the hearts of mankind. Send us Your provision now. Forgive us our trespasses and transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that have trespassed or transgressed against us. Deliver us from the evil here in our hearts and minds and lives. Wash away the thoughts and memories of the evil done to us or by us. Restore unto Your people all that has been taken or held back in any way, and the more besides. Send in quickly the $424,523,962.53 that we might feed Your people, and care for their needs. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). We ask all these things of You, Father, in Your name YAH. We ask all these things in the name YAH Yeshuah. Amen.

For Someone Else

In high school (now that was a while ago) I had a friend that was a swimmer and very athletic. Unlike many of the athletes, he was not arrogant or outspoken. He was kind hearted, and gentle spirited. We reconnected earlier this year after over 40 years. I learned many things about him. He had done the Ironman, raised a family, and been successful. He was also in another unique group. He was a cancer survivor. In all our conversation, he was very encouraging. We had some chance to talk about God and what He has done in our lives. That is always a good conversation.

1 Thessalonians 5:8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
10 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

Today, I am making a trip to see him. He had a relapse. It is my turn to encourage him.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King. Praise the name YAH! Send Your kingdom here into the hearts of mankind. Let Your will be done here perfectly as it is in heaven where the sun, moon, and stars testify of You. Send us today Your overwhelming provision that it might overflow to those around us. Forgive us our trespasses and transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that trespass or transgress against us. Wipe away the thoughts of the evil done to us or by us. In their place let there be only thoughts and memories of You and Your love for us. Deliver us from the evil here. Restore unto Your people sevenfold all that has been eaten, taken, or held back in any way of that which is good and the blessing that You intended, and the more besides. Send in quickly the $424,523,962.53 that we might feed and clothe those in need. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). We ask all these things of You, Father, in Your mighty name YAH. We ask all these things in the name YAH Yeshuah. Amen.

Where Encouragement Comes

Where do we look to find our encouragement? For some it may be in certain comforts of knowing that we have savings in the bank or retirement accounts. For some it may be our credit scores or our homes. Encouragement is generally defined as something that gives hope, determination, or confidence in doing something. Perhaps what should give us encouragement is something given to us by our Father – some answer to a prayer, the scriptures, or a caring and loving brother or sister in the Messiah. Here is a scripture that describes a time when Yahuah (Lord) spoke to someone faced with a significant challenge. That someone was Joshua just after Moses died before they entered the promised land.

Joshua 1:7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.
8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Today, let’s be strong and of good courage, knowing that our Father has given us work to do and He will make it possible to succeed.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You are King. Praise the name YAH! Let Your will be done here as it is in heaven, and let Your kingdom come here. Send us now Your overwhelming provision. Forgive us our trespasses and transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that trespass or transgress against us. Help us to be mended, and to forgive and forget. Help us to focus on only You and Your love. Deliver us from the evil here. Restore unto Your people sevenfold all that has been eaten or taken or held back in any way of that which is good. Send in quickly the $424,523,962.53 that we might care for Your people. We need You today, my King. Show Yourself strong on our behalf today. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). We ask all these things of You, Father, in Your name Yahuah (Lord). We ask all these things in the name of YAH Yeshuah. Amen.

Knowing God Cares

This morning I asked myself what is the most comforting thought I could think of in the face of many challenges that life brings our way. It wasn’t that I am a child of God, saved by the blood of the lamb. It wasn’t that I have some interesting powers given to me by our Father. It was very simple.

Knowing God cares. That is the most comforting thought that I could possible think. Because He is God, He can do anything. That is good. But when I realize that He cares about me as an individual, that becomes a big deal. It becomes the only deal that matters.

Psalms 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:
24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

We encourage everyone today to spend time with Yahuah (Lord). He is our Father, and He really does care for us.

Prayer
Father., we exalt You. You alone are our King. Praise the name YAH! Let Your kingdom come to the hearts of mankind everywhere. Let Your perfect will be done here as it is with the sun, moon, and the stars. Send us today Your overwhelming provision that it might overflow to those around us. Deliver us from the evil here. Forgive us our trespasses and transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that have trespassed or transgressed against us. Wipe away all the evil thoughts and memories of evil done to us or by us. In their place let there be only thoughts and memories of You and Your love for us. Restore unto Your people the blessing of 70, and make the enemy return that which was eaten, or taken, or in any way held back of the good You have promised through Your servant Moses. Send in quickly the $424,523,962.53 that we might care for Your people. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus) We ask all these things of You, Father, in Your name Yahuah. We ask all these things in the name YAH Yeshuah. Amen.

Through The Storm

What would it be like to carry your family on a motorcycle through a flooding rain storm? This morning in prayer I saw such a task. There were moments of supernatural happenings where the bike was passing through maybe a foot to two feet of water and it would jump and glide just over the water for some distance when it needed to do so. The point is, watching this unfold, I had no tension. It was as it should be with our Father delivering me and my family through the storm while others were struggling. It was a state of resting in God’s deliverance. It reminds me of some of David’s writings.

Psalms 3:1 Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
3 But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
4 I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me.
6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
7 Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
8 Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

During this period in David’s life, my guess is he experienced a Sabbath day. What did he do with this day? He rested in it. He had been delivered from so many situations in life that David knew Yahuah (Lord) would watch over him. David remained calm in very situations that looked very grievous. It was because he had seen the hand of God’s deliverance so many times.

Today, on this Sabbath day, let us rest in confidence, no matter the storm around us.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King. Praise the name YAH! Let Your will be done here just as it is in the heaven with the sun, moon, and the stars. Let Your kingdom come into the hearts of mankind. Send us today Your provision. Forgive us our trespasses and transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that have trespassed or transgressed against us. Wipe away the thoughts and memories of the evil done to us or by us. Deliver us from the evil here. Restore unto Your people seven fold all the good that has been eaten, taken, or held back in any way by the enemy, and the more besides. Send in quickly the $424,523,962.53 that we might use it to promote Your kingdom and care for the sick, homeless, needy, and widows and orphans. We ask all thes things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah. We ask them of You, Father, in the name that is Your name, Yahuah. We ask all these things in the name YAH Yeshuah. Amen.

Breakthrough Days

Today I am thinking about how we have a tendency to come to the events of any given day with preconceived ideas of what “is”. Thinking about that idea, I realized that perhaps each belief and/or memory in our head is this very same thing, like an event in our head. We approach them with preconceived ideas. These ideas can really control how we respond to what is going on around us. What if we took just one thought and replaced it with something from the scriptures? We could stop and think about how we currently think and what that might be controlling in our lives. One comes to mind from many communications I have with people.

Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

If we can stop and think about this scripture when we are nervous about our needs being met, then we might have access to more peace, and potentially more resources. It might also impact how we view the next things coming, looking to see the abundance. It would be that “eager expectation” which in the Greek is the word elpis. It is sometimes translated “hope” or “hoped” in the scriptures.

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

All of this seems good to consider today. We know that even science (quantum physics) tells us that the observer changes the thing observed.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King. Praise the name YAH! Let Your kingdom come here in the hearts and minds of mankind. Let Your will be done here perfectly, t]like the sun, moon, and stars in the heaven. Send us now Your provision, and let it be abundant that it overflows to those around us. Forgive us our trespasses and transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that have trespassed or transgressed against us. Wipe away the thoughts and memories of the evil done to us or by us. In their place let there be only thoughts and memories of You and Your love for us. Deliver us from the evil here. Restore unto Your people one thousandfold all the good that has been eaten, taken, or held back in any way by the enemy and his minions. Send in quickly the $424,523,962.53. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). We ask all these things of You, Father, in Your name YAH. We ask all these things in the name YAH Yehsuah. Amen.

Welcome Home

This thought poured out of me this morning as I was thinking about how we might move forward with serving our King. In an attempt to think of how I might thank our Father today, and His Son for His sacrifice, there was a stream of thoughts that came ever so quickly. You know how that goes, right? Anyway, I got to the emotion I was feeling, and it became very obvious. It was the emotion of feeling like I am home. It is a little hard to describe, but I felt as if I was being ushered from the cold in through a large open wooden door into a palatial setting where the smell of a roaring fire in the majestic fireplace accompanied the aroma from what must have been a lovely kitchen where warm bread and other lovelies were baking.

Luke 15:17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!
18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,
19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.
21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.
22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:
23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:
24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

Today I am thankful that our Father has taken the time to help us to see that He loves us, always. We are always received by Him when we turn from our evil ways to His good way. Thank You, Father!

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King. Praise the name YAH! Let Your kingdom come here in the hearts of mankind. Let Your will be done here as it is in heaven, so perfectly. Send us now Your provision that we might have no lack, and it overflows to those around us. Forgive us our trespasses and transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that have trespassed or transgressed against us. Deliver us from the evil here. Restore unto Your people one thousandfold all the good that has been eaten, held back, or delayed in any way, and the more besides, and let that restoration be today. Remember the $424,523,962.53. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). We ask all these things of You in Your name, YAH. We ask all these things in the name YAH Yeshuah. Amen.