Sha-bat, Adar 6, 6001 – February 4, 2017
Unity
On this Sabbath, one thought seems to stand out for me more than any other. That is the blessing that our Father provides when the believers stand in unity.
Psalms 133
A Song of degrees of David.
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.
As I see our Father revealed throughout the scriptures, whether in the Old Testament or the New Testament, the message I see very loudly is that He is the God of peace – shalom. When we follow Him, He provides it readily. When we return to following Him, He will provide it again. He especially is interested in not only us as individuals, but in us as all of His children collectively. Somehow, He believes in us and our ability to be reconciled one to another. He is more interested in today than tomorrow or yesterday. If we can learn to be with Him today, and remember that everyday, then we can be His people. If we oppose each other, then it becomes a challenge to remain His people. This is reflected in the words of Jesus (Yeshuah) as well.
Matthew 22:36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
38 This is the first and great commandment.
39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
These were the words of our Messiah, knowing that the people word kill Him. And His response was profound.
Luke 23:34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
He forgave us all with that prayer. It seems we then should do the same, and strive for unity and peace.
Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King! Reach out to us as we praise Your name Yahuah. Let Your will shine as a light before all men. Send us Your provision today. Forgive us our sins. WE need Your help to forgive those that sin against us. We are human and tend to hold on to lists of wrongs. Help us to let go and be like Your Son, Yeshuah (Jesus) who died for us. Please help us be as forgiving as He was. 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.