Sha-bat, Sivan 14, 6002 – June 10, 2017
Peace Is Ours
One of my favorite parts of the history of the Messiah is when He was crossing the waters with the disciples in the boat. The winds raged, the disciples feared (though Yeshuah (Jesus) had clearly said they were to go to the other side), and Yeshuah (Jesus) slept. What happens next surprised them all, but Him.
Mark 4:35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.
36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.
37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?
41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
It is interesting that the fear in them was reflected in their surroundings, and their surroundings allowed them to fear. They could not hold on to the words of the Messiah while the surroundings did not cooperate. And then we have the Messiah, and the peace within Him became reflected in the surroundings when He spoke to the surroundings. He believed that they would go to the other side.
Today, we can have that same peace within us. The Sabbath is a time of peace and reflection. Peace is ours.
Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You are our King! Praise the name Yahuah! Let Your will be with 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 and transgressed against us. We need Your help to see others as You see them. Cleanse and heal our hearts and minds. Deliver us from the thief. Restore unto Your people prosperity in all good things that have been taken or held back in any way. Rise up, My King, and show us a sign for good that all men may know that You alone have done this. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.