It Is Not A Man

When we find ourselves feeling like life is overwhelming, we only need pause the thought process just a bit. Stopping to remember those moments when our Father was very large on our behalf will be most helpful to us. IA friend was recently telling me a story about how someone he had done work for refused to pay him the agreed upon amount. Several things came up in that conversation. The first is a warning for that person that held back the money.

James 5:1 Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.
2 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten.
3 Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days.
4 Behold, the hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of sabaoth.

What I reminded my friend is that there is something to be thankful for in all this.

Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

And what is it that our Father promises to us?

Psalms 103:1 Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
6 The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.

Today, we can be happy that our Father is not a man, and that He will do what He has promised.

Deuteronomy 8:18 But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King! Praise the name YAH! Let Your will be done here as it is in heaven. Send us 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 thoughts or memories of the evil done to us or by us. Replace them with thoughts and memories of only You. Heal up our hearts and minds. Deliver us from the evil here. Restore unto Your people one thousandfold all the good that has been taken or held back in any way, of lands, and possessions, and jewels, gold and silver, and great wealth, and relationships. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). We ask all of these things of You, Father, in Your name YAH! Amen.

Listening Closely Helps

If we can quiet ourselves, it is easier to hear what our Father is trying to say to us. Hearing clearly is helpful in trying to act on our Father’s words. In scriptures, the word translated “hear” actually often means “hear and do.” When we “hear and do”, we are conducting spiritual warfare. This is one of those scriptures.

Deuteronomy 6:3 Hear therefore, O Israel, and observe to do it; that it may be well with thee, and that ye may increase mightily, as the Lord God of thy fathers hath promised thee, in the land that floweth with milk and honey.
4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord:
5 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.
6 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:
7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.teach: Heb. whet, or, sharpen
8 And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes.
9 And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You are our King! Praise the name YAH! Let Your will be done here as it is in heaven. Send us now Your overwhelming provision. Forgive us our trespasses and transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that have trespassed or transgressed against us. Cleanse our hearts and minds. Deliver us from evil. Restore unto Your people one thousandfold all the good that has been taken or held back inn any way from Your people, and the more besides. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). We ask all these things in Your name, Father, the name of YAH! Amen.

Moving Forward

At times we have challenges with our time. We can lose track of our time. But we continue to build even through these times of fleeting moments, hours, and days. Here is a good word to support how our Father will continue to bless us if we remain His humble servants.

Proverbs 25:6 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
7 For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You are our King. Praise the name YAH! Let Your will be done here as it is in heaven. Send us now 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 every though or memory of evil done to us or by us. In their place let there be only thoughts and memories of You. Heal us and deliver us. 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! Amen.

Those That Continue

To continue in something is actually one of the most powerful options available to us as humans. If we will choose not to give up when challenges appear, we can overcome anything that keeps us from experiencing all that our Father has for us. All we need to do is just continue in that moment. We don’t have to think about next year, next month, next week, or even tomorrow. All we need to do is just continue in that one moment… and we win!

Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Today, let’s just continue!

Prayer
Father, we exalt You! You are our King! Praise the name YAH! Let Your will be done here with us. Send us now Your overwhelming provision. 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 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). We ask all these things of You, Father, in Your name YAH! Amen.

Good Things To Think About

We are comforted in knowing. Generally, people want to know, and it is the unknown that brings fear. But we have a great book of instruction that helps us to know. For example, we know what to think about.

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

There is comfort in knowing what is good for us to dwell on and what we should avoid. Let’s all today think on these things.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You are our king! Praise and bless the name YAH! Let Your will be here with us as it is in heaven. Send us now 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 and memories of evil done to us or by us. In their place let their be only thoughts and memories of You. Heal us from the inside. Deliver us from the evil here. Restore unto Your people one thousandfold all that has been taken or held back that was good, and the more besides. 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! Amen.

Rolling The Scroll

Today I observed the tradition of rolling up the Torah at the end of the year of reading the portions each week. It was interesting to watch how much people revered the scroll. And these same people seemed so excited and in love at the name Yeshuah (Jesus). As a part of the tradition, my wife and I were allowed (as all present were) to roll up a bit of the scroll. In the presence of this entire process I was moved to think even more deeply about who I am before YAH.

Psalms 92 A Psalm or Song for the sabbath day.
1 It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:
2 To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night,
3 Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound.
4 For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.
5 O Lord, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King! Praise the name YAH! Let Your will be done here as it is in heaven. Send us Your overwhelming provision. Forgive us our trespasses and transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that have trespassed or transgressed against us. Heal us from the inside. Deliver us from the evil here. Restore one thousandfold all the good 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). We ask all these things of You, Father, in Your name, YAH! Amen.

The Eighth Day

In scripture the 22nd of Tishri is an important day. It is the day after the Feast of Tabernacles that is a Sabbath – a high holy day some call it. It is written about in the Torah.

Leviticus 23:33 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
34 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, The fifteenth day of this seventh month shall be the feast of tabernacles for seven days unto the Lord.
35 On the first day shall be an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein.
36 Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord: on the eighth day shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord: it is a solemn assembly; and ye shall do no servile work therein.
37 These are the feasts of the Lord, which ye shall proclaim to be holy convocations, to offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord, a burnt offering, and a meat offering, a sacrifice, and drink offerings, every thing upon his day:
38 Beside the sabbaths of the Lord, and beside your gifts, and beside all your vows, and beside all your freewill offerings, which ye give unto the Lord.
39 Also in the fifteenth day of the seventh month, when ye have gathered in the fruit of the land, ye shall keep a feast unto the Lord seven days: on the first day shall be a sabbath, and on the eighth day shall be a sabbath.

Many of us have come to understand, based on the account of John the Baptist’s family, that our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus) was born on the 15th of Tishri. That being said, then the 22nd of Tishri would have been the day of His circumcision. The ramifications of that are significant.

Let us ponder our Messiah and His sacrifice for us, giving thanks and praise.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King! Praise the name YAH! Let Your will be done here as it is in heaven. Send us now 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 and memories 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 here, and heal us from the inside out. Restore unto Your people one thousandfold all that has been taken or held back in any way from Your people of that which is good, and the more besides. 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! Amen.

Thankful For The Good News

As I write this I am reminded of the fall feasts. I am very thankful for them, and the good news they bring.

Nahum 1:15 Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace! O Judah, keep thy solemn feasts, perform thy vows: for the wicked shall no more pass through thee; he is utterly cut off.

It appears there is good news for those that believe. When we keep the feasts, it cuts off the enemy – the wicked one and his chumps.

Thanks be to our Father, YAH!

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King. Bless and praise the name YAH! Let Your will be done here in this earth as it is with You in heaven. Send us now Your overwhelming provision. Forgive us for our trespasses and transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that have trespassed or transgressed against us. Deliver us from the evil here. Wipe away the thoughts and memories of evil done to us or by us. Replace these with thoughts and memories of only You. Restore one thousandfold all that has been taken or held back that is good, and the more besides. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). We ask all these things in Your name, Father, in the name of YAH! Amen.

Resistance Is Not Futile

The famous line from the Borg reminded me today that we are called to resist the devil.

James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

It is easy to get caught up in the idea of spiritual warfare, and want it to be very sophisticated. But it can be simpler than that at times.

It can be as simple as resisting.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You are our King! Praise the name YAH! Let Your will be done here as it is in heaven. Send us now Your provision. Forgive us, and help us all to forgive others. Deliver us from the evil here. Lift us from the dust, and set us on a hill. Restore Your people, as in the first Exodus. 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! Amen.

Edify One Another

We are called to be lights and to shine before the whole world.

Matthew 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

As I read this verse just now, it is the first time that I saw that it was referring to our good works. What Yeshuah (Jesus) said next would seem to fit with that statement.

Matthew 4:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Is it possible that the good works we are to do is contained in the Law, the Torah? One thing is for sure, we are to be helpful to one another. We are meant to build each other up. If we do these things, then we in fact will be lights. Lights of hope and happiness in an otherwise dark place.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King! Praise the name YAH! Let Your will be here among us as it is with You. Send us now 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 thoughts and memories of evil done to us or by us. In their place let their be only thoughts and memories of You. Heal us from the inside. Deliver us from the evil here. Restore one thousandfold all of the good 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). We ask all these things of You, Father, in Your name, YAH! Amen.