Yom Shli-shi, Tevet 27, 6001 – December 27, 2016
Scattered Stones
When we are living out our lives, trying to make a difference for ourselves and others, there can be situations we come upon that seem particularly challenging. For many, there have been (and likely will be again) scenarios where we scratch our heads and ask ourselves, “Where do we begin? As I thought about this looking out out my window into a low-light wintry morning, I imagined coming upon an open area, like a beach or a field, where there were stones of various sizes, shapes and colors scattered all around. Was something here before that fell apart? Did someone gather all of these stones for a project they abandoned? Or could this be just a rich environment for building, full of the natural resources needed? As I looked at this image, I realize I had had this vision as I awoke earlier. When I asked our Father what this was, His answer was simple. “Build something,” was the clear message Yahuah (Lord) said to me. And it is His message to us all.
1 Peter 2:5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
7 Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,
8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
Peter called us the living stones that are being built into the spiritual house (temple) where the Father wants to manifest His presence. Jude also encourages us to build.
Jude 1:20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
22 And of some have compassion, making a difference:
23 And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,
25 To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
Today, let us build something from the living stones.
Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are King! Praise the name Yahuah! Let the light of Your commandments bring Your will to the earth, as it is in the heavens. Send us now and throughout the remainder of the day Your overwhelming abundant provision. Forgive us our transgressions of the Law (sin), and we forgive those that transgress the Law (sin) against us. We need Your cleansing and healing of our hearts and minds. We have been scattered. Gather us again, and helps us to build ourselves and one another up again. Restore unto Your people one hundred times one hundred times one hundred times one hundredfold 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.