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Thursday, March 17, 2016
Celebrating Thankfully
In many places in the world this date is recognized as a celebration to St. Patrick. Sitting here in the 21st century, we look back on history and question what is true about this date. Some call it a pagan holiday. Others revere it as a great Christian celebration. As for me, I am uncertain. It is yet another one of those things that we must take by faith. One thing that all people seem to record about St. Patrick is that he kept the Sabbath, meaning he celebrated the 7th day of the week as holy, Saturday. For this, I must commend him. We were told in both the old and new parts of scripture that the Sabbath was to be holy, to be set apart, from the rest of the week.
Hebrews 4:4 For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.
5 And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest.
6 Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief:
7 Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
8 For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.
9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.
This word “rest” in verse 9 is the word for Sabbath. What we have decided is to celebrate the truth that one man chose, likely against the generally accepted practice of others, to follow scripture rather than men.
Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You are our King. Praise the name Yahuah! Send us now Your overwhelming provision. Forgive us our sins. Heal us and deliver in a strong and mighty way. We ask these things int the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Blow By Blow
Growing up I can remember sports commentators referring to the reporting of a sporting event, especially boxing, as the blow by blow report. It was a magnificent era for boxing, and sports in general. This trait of wanting to see and/or hear the blow by blow description can get us lost in the wrong focus when it comes to spiritual warfare. Our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus) warned His disciples of this issue.
Luke 10:17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.
18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.
19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.
His point was not to rejoice in the power over evil, but rather that our Father had recorded our names in heaven and we would one day be there. Perhaps one reason is to focus on the Father, and not the enemy. There is much more to be learned from this, but for now, let us rejoice that our names are written in heaven!
Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You are King. We need Your kingdom in our lives. Bless the name of Yahuah! Send us now Your overwhelming provision. Forgive us our sins. Heal us up from the inside. Deliver us from the evil one that steals and destroys. Restore unto Your people one hundred times one hundredfold all that has been taken. We ask these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Building Means Change
When we move forward in life in our Messiah, we will grow into a better understanding of Him and who we are to be. This growth is good. In a previous writing I noted a scripture that talked about how this leads to peace for His people while here on the earth. That same scripture applies to change and building ourselves up in Him.
1 Timothy 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Here I would suggest that we are a part of the all men being referred to here. We pray for ourselves and others to change and grow.
Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are King. We need You and Your kingdom in our lives. Praise the name of Yahuah! Send us now Your overwhelming provision. We need Your healing power to heal our hearts and minds. We need Your mighty deliverance from the thief that steals and destroys. We ask that restore unto Your people one hundred times one hundredfold. We ask these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.
Monday, March 14, 2016
Rise Up Leaders
God has given to us the ability to reveal Him to those around us. Those that undertake this task are out in front of those with whom they share the good news that God is on their side are leaders. We are all called to lead. It begins with us, then our families, then those around us. Leaders lead. And to what do we lead them? To the truth. God is for us, not against us. He has a way for us to go, a path for us to travel. But everyone gets to choose. How shall we lead them? Joshua had the best input in this regard.
Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
How then did Joshua lead? He said that he and his house would serve Yahuah (Lord). He and his family lead by example. He showed others the path by having his house walk down the path themselves. Others could observe the path they traveled and then choose the same path or not. Example is the way to lead others to the light of the Messiah.
Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You are our King and there is none beside You. Bless the name Yahuah! Send us now Your overwhelming provision. Forgive us our sins. Heal our hearts and minds. Help us to return always to Your path. Deliver us from the thief that steals and destroys, and from those that follow his path. Restore unto Your people one hundred times one hundredfold. We ask these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.
Sunday, March 13, 2016
It Gives Hope
There are different things that can be said at different times in our lives to help us on our path. Possibly the greatest help comes when we are inspired to have hope. For me, that often occurs when I read a scripture about how Paul prayed for us. Here is but one example.
1 Timothy 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Here I have hope because 1900 years ago Paul prayed for me. And he prayed for you. He prayed for our leaders, and that all would come to the truth. And he encouraged us to pray as well.
Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are King. Praise the name Yahuah! Send us now Your overwhelming provision. Forgive us our sins. Heal us and deliver us. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Peace On Earth
On this earth there are many places where there is struggle and a lack of unity. People get in fights at rallies over ideologies. We are challenged as believers to know how to handle such situations. Do we defend ourselves and our families? Each of us must answer this question for ourselves. On this Sabbath, I can only think about how much better it would be if we could all live in unity.
Psalms 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;
3 As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.
Today let us pray for peace, especially in Jerusalem.
Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You are our King. Bless the name Yahuah! Send us now Your overwhelming provision. Forgive us our sins. Heal us in our hearts and minds. Deliver us from the evil that steals and destroys. Restore unto Your people one hundred times one hundredfold. We ask these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.
Friday, March 11, 2016
Courage To Persevere
I heard a great message today about courage. The speaker said that courage can come from our nature or it can come from a sense of duty. Courage from who we are gets worn down over time. Courage from a sense of duty is relentless. It is resilient and never dies. This is the courage we need to face life’s challenges. WE need to be relentless in the kingdom. This is how our Messiah was and is.
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
We love You, Yeshuah.
Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You are the only wise King. Praise the name Yahuah! Send us Your overwhelming provision. Forgive us our sins. Heal us and deliver us. Smite the enemy and cause him to return one hundred times one hundredfold. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Worth Thanking
Sometimes I sit and think about who I am and all that God has done for me. When I think of being forgiven when I really deserved death, it makes me very thankful that Yahuah is God and I am not. It seems that when I sit and consider this attitude of thankfulness, it is that attitude that helps me stay positive and on track. We need to have a thankful heart, because He is worth thanking for sure!
Psalms 33:18 Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
19 To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
20 Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield.
21 For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
22 Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.
Praise Yahuah!
Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You are King! Bless the name Yahuah! Send us now Your overwhelming provision. Forgive us our sins. We need Your healing. We need Your deliverance. We need You. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Fighting When You Can’t
We all have times in our lives that are very good. Most of us also have had times not so good, or maybe even bad. But we all have the ability to move on to a better future. How do we do that? We keep fighting even when we can’t. The first reaction to that statement might be to say it doesn’t make sense. And yet it does we can fight when we do not have the strength to go on. We do that by using the tools given from the beginning.
Deuteronomy 30:9 And the Lord thy God will make thee plenteous in every work of thine hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy land, for good: for the Lord will again rejoice over thee for good, as he rejoiced over thy fathers:
10 If thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to keep his commandments and his statutes which are written in this book of the law, and if thou turn unto the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul.
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.
We fight by just refusing to give up. It is easy to win. Just be the last one to get back up off the mat.
Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You are our King. Bless the name Yahuah! Send us now Your overwhelming provision. Forgive us our sins. We need Your healing touch in our hearts and minds. Deliver us from the one that steals and destroys. Restore unto Your people one hundred times one hundredfold. We ask these things in the name of our Messiah Yahuah (Jesus). Amen.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Keep Building
If we will be relentless in building ourselves up, we will become the person our Father wants us to become. It is unlikely that it will happen overnight. It is building, which means there is an order and a progression to it. It takes time.
Isaiah 28:9 Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts.
10 For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little:
If we let God, He will build us up over time.
Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are King. Praise the name Yahuah! Send us now Your overwhelming provision. Forgive us for our sins. Heal us up, and deliver us. We ask these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.