Hope For Today And Tomorrow

When we pray, we ask our Father for something. It can be spiritual or physical from our perspective. But the answer is always spiritual first, then physical. How do we know that? Because our Father, God, is Spirit, and the answer starts with Him.

John 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

For we all seek Him in truth, and we seek Him in spirit. Everything begins in the Spirit, and then it appears in the physical. We must remember to soften our hearts, to settle ourselves spiritually, that our spirit will cry our to Him, for He is Spirit. When we harden our hearts, we are looking at things from the physical. But faith is based on the spiritual, hope in things not seen.

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

Today, let’s seek Him in spirit.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You are King. To see Your kingdom is a very great desire of ours, and be with You. We love You. Send us Your abundant provision today. Forgive us our sins. Heal us and deliver us from the evil that is stealing from us. Grind the evil to powder. Come quickly to deliver Your people, Father. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.

Glad To Be Here

Life can be interesting. As I wrap up the business for the day, I think back on all that has taken place. I reflect on the day, week, month, year, and life in general. There are so many highs and lows in life. There is only one constant that I can see. If we stay the course with Yahuah (Lord), we win. He always looks out for us. This is a good thing.

I want to keep it simple today, A scripture to read, and a prayer of thanks – these are good things!

Psalms 107:1 O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;
3 And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south.
4 They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in.
5 Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.
6 Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.
7 And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.
8 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are King! Bless the name Yahuah! Thank you for all You have done in our lives. Send us today Your overwhelming provision. Forgive us our sins. Heal us up from the inside. Deliver us from those that would steal from us, and have stolen from us. Restore us, and restore to us one hundred times one hundred fold. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeashuah (Jesus). Amen.

Getting Back Up

Often in the past I have heard different information about spiritual warfare and the actions we should take. Sometimes they have seemed complicated to me. Say this, don’t say that, give to this, don’t give to that, and on and on and on. Depending on the circumstances, all this can have useful application. Other times is is just noise. Today in prayer I was asking for something to share that would be simple and more universal. I got something, based on scripture.

Matthew 24:13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

It is important to note here that “saved” means wholeness. So in the context of what is being said, it does not imply that a person must be perfect to the end for their rebirth to “stick” but rather, the fullness of life now as well. We have to hold fast. Only then can our Father save us wholly – meaning getting the most out of this life as well. That is more of the long version. The short version is simple.

If you fall down, ALWAYS get back up. It is never over as long as you are willing to get back up.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are King. Praise the name Yahuah! Send us Your overwhelming provision. Forgive us for our sins. Heal us and deliver us from that which is stealing from us. Come in power now, Father! We need You. We ask these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.

Construction And Repair

Our calling as believers, or at least some portion of our calling, involves building up. That building up is for ourselves and for those around us that need our help. If we can be strong in our belief in our Father and His desire to help us, we can not only survive but thrive in the process. Sometimes we build new areas in our lives. New abilities, new opportunities, new investigations into what our individualized purpose is for God all can emerge as we walk with the Father.

Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

We also know that sometimes we have to do repair work. What does that mean? Well, we make mistakes, we sin, and that results in a weakness in our building, our structure. We have to repair that location. While that may sound like a daunting task, it is more straight forward than we might think. We need only turn back to the Father, which has been the good news and the message, always.

Zechariah 1:3 Therefore say thou unto them, Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Turn ye unto me, saith the Lord of hosts, and I will turn unto you, saith the Lord of hosts.

Today we can both take on new construction and repair with the confidence of knowing that our Father, Yahuah (Lord), loves us and is on our side.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You are our King. We long for Your kingdom here on the earth. Bless the name Yahuah! Send us today Your overwhelming provision. Heal us up from the inside. Deliver us from the thief that continues to steal all that You have provided. Restore to us one hundred times one hundred fold that which has been stolen and destroyed. Rise up Mighty King, and free Your people! We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.

Encouragement Through Inspiration

Thinking today about the ways I am encouraged, I thought of several talks I heard recently. In those talks the speaker was able to motivate many people to believe they could do something. After the presentations many went into action. They were inspired by what they saw and heard. I was one of those people. There is a scripture that comes to mind when I think of what happened.

Proverbs 25:11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.

When we here words that hit some internal chord, we are inspired, we are motivated, to take action. This is also true when we speak in a way that causes others to take action. A part of the move to action comes from some belief that it can be done, or should be done, or needs done, etc., and we can be that one because we now believe we can.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You are King. Praise the name Yahuah! The kingdom holds hope fur us, a hope for peace. Send us today Your overwhelming provision. Forgive us our sins. Heal up our hearts, and remove any darkness there. deliver us from the evil that continues to steal from us. Restore to us one hundred times one hundred fold. Rise up my King! Help us. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.

Following The Lead

We can try to figure things out on our own and go our own directions as we see fit. There may be successes there, or there may not. However, we can also pray, and then listen. We can let our Father tell us what we should do, and do that. This latter approach guarantees only one type of success. Over time, if we practice, we will get very good at hearing what our Father tells us to do. We become our Messiah’s sheep, hearing only His voice.

John 10:1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.
2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
5 And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.

Here we see that there is one Shepherd that we want to hear. If we ask Him to teach us to hear only Him, will He not certainly do it?

Luke 11:11 If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?
12 Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?
13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?

We have a Father that loves us.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are King. We love You and long for Your kingdom. Praise the name Yahuah! We call to Your kingdom, and long to be in it. Send us today Your overwhelming abundant provision. Forgive us for our sins. Heal up our hearts. Cover us. Deliver us from the thief that kills and destroys. Restore unto us one hundred times one hundred fold. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.

Lifting One Another Up

Yesterday I received a communication that a Hispanic friend of mine needed some help with his computer and phone. I was already running behind for the week and head to run for chicken feed as they were completely out. Then I went to help him, and it took a while. My wife and I were late for our plans, but in the end we took my Hispanic friend with us and he made some new friends. After all was said and done, I was left wondering if I did the right thing. It seemed like what I was supposed to do, but it contended with my Sabbath plans. I was reminded of a scripture.

Luke 14:5 And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day?
6 And they could not answer him again to these things.

Were the choices I made the right ones? Did I hear from God okay? One day we will know for certain. For now, it is a learning process, and I am the student, not the teacher. I will leave it up to Yahuah (Lord).

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You are our King. We praise and bless the name Yahuah! Your kingdom has captured our heart and we long to be with You there. Send us today Your overwhelming provision. Heal and deliver us. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.

Helping Others

Today I helped an widow with a plumbing leak in her basement. Recently a plumber had visited her and overcharged her for some work. He also left behind a leaky main inlet valve. I started this writing Friday, but it is now two days later before I actually get to post it. I am trying to understand when to say I can help and when I cannot. But it seems scriptures have already answered that one for me.

Prverbs 3:27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.
28 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.

I shall continue to help when asked and have the ability to so do. May God grant us all wisdom to know when to act.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You are King. We praise the name Yahuah. Let Your kingdom reign. Send us today Your overwheling blessing. Heal us and deliver us. In Yeshuah’s (Jesus’) name. Amen.

Thankful In Captivity

Today I was thinking of all that happens in our country that is different from what I read in scripture. Looking at scripture, the closest thing I can see to where we are at is we are still in the dispersion of the Jewish people from the land of Israel. Even now that Israel has been restored as a nation, not all of her people have returned. As believers we are a part of that nation now. Paul spoke to this.

Romans 11:16 For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.
17 And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert grafted in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree;
18 Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.
19 Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be grafted in.
20 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:

This was also true from the time the children of Israel left Egypt.

Exodus 12:37 And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot that were men, beside children.
38 And a mixed multitude went up also with them; and flocks, and herds, even very much cattle.

So we see that not everyone has returned to the land. And we know from these scriptures that we too are a part of the nation of Israel if we are believers. So today, as I sit here in the land of the free, I realize that somehow, this is the dispersion. Somehow, we are in the captivity. We can be thankful that even now, our Father hears our every prayer. He will give to us those things we need. He will provide a way to freedom. He is our King!

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You are the One True King. We praise and exalt You. We praise the name Yahuah. We cry out to You from our captivity to set us free. Help us, Father. Send us today Your overwhelming provision. Forgive us our sins. Heal us up inside, for we are a broken people. Let Your love be like a balm that heals us. Deliver us from the evil that is stealing from us and destroying us. Rise up, my King, and destroy these evil works. Grind them to powder. Set us up on high. Show us a sign for good that all men might know that You alone have done this, that You alone are King. Restore one hundred times one hundred fold what has been stolen from us. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.

Committing To The Future

Thinking about today’s writing, I was drawn to the idea of creating a better future. We are all provided with our own set of abilities. We are all offered the opportunity to change what happens in our life. WE often do this, sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse. But what if we could exert some type of control over the future? What if we could create it to be the way we wanted it to be?

Mark 11:21 And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.
22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.
24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

Today, although it may be challenging, today we need faith more than ever.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are King. Please help us. We praise the name Yahuah. We need Your kingdom and Your provision today. Forgive us our sins. Heal us and deliver us from the evil the is around us. Restore one hundred times one hundred fold that which has been stolen from Your people. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.