Good Morning Thursday.......
Father thank you for this NEW day. You have blessed us with another WONDERFUL day to see your WISDOM and TRUTH. May we use this day to show this dark world Your Fruit, Your Light, and Your Glory TODAY!!! -Our Father Makes Us A Promise - His Word (Yeshua,Jesus) Gives Us Joy The Divine Word And Principles of Our Father Guide Us Towards Righteousness, Wisdom, Knowledge, Understanding, Truth, And Love. The Attributes Of Our Father In Heaven Help Us Navigate Every Snare-Filled Situation, and every "Fiery Dart" the enemy has to throw at us...And Hearts Rejoice! Let's take a look at God's Word: “The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart" Psalms 19:8 Just like the Holy Temple Model, in this Psalm, we can see things elevating. Can you see the pattern? 1.) The Word Converts You 2.) The Word Makes You Wise 3.) The Word Makes You Rejoice. Statutes by definition are: rules or decrees made by God. These Statues are Our Father's Principles or Rulings. It is comforting to know "The Statutes of The LORD Are Right," because we know "the world" has statutes or principles also... and they certainly don't make us rejoice. Our Father has made statutes that "hit the mark" and are always on-target... ALWAYS. They are accurate 100 % of the time. Not only are Our Father's Statutes always correct, but they also keep us on the right track. In this life, the enemy will always try to take us off the path, but the guiding statutes and principle of Our Father Lead Us Steady Up THE WAY. Our Father's Word and Statutes Will Keep Us All "On-Track."He Will Keep Us Following The Right Way... so we don't get caught up with all the wrong, petty, or useless paths the enemy and world would have us take. The joy we can have in this world, when we are living by the guiding principles, statutes, and Word of God, cannot be compared...ever. It is like running at maximum capacity, 100% efficiency, and being the absolute best we can be. When we discipline ourselves to do things The Way Our Father Created Us To Do Them, and The Way Our Savior Did Them, Our Lives Overflow With Appreciation And JOY. The joy that can be experience in our hearts by understanding and "rightly dividing The Word" of God Almighty cannot be matched and cannot be experienced any other way. Let's take a look at what Jeremiah, Prophet of The Word, has to say about it: “Your words were found, and I ate them, And Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; For I am called by Your name, O LORD God of hosts.” Jeremiah 15:16 Our Father, God Almighty, Has Written and Given Us A Book. His Book, His Word (Yeshua,Jesus) Was Written To Fill Us With JOY, to Nourish, Feed, Refine, And Renew Our Souls Like Nothing Ever Has Before. God's Word Will Bring Us Joy, and That's A Promise...From Yahweh Yeshua Ha'Mashiach, God Our Father and Our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ! 🎯🔥🙌 More Nourishment For The Soul: “The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart” Psalms 19:7-8a “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 “In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul.” Psalms 94:19 “above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.” Ephesians 6:16
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Good Morning Wednesday......
Father thank you for this NEW DAY! As we rise to meet this new day, please let us be filled with Your Spirit. Wherever we go, let us SPREAD LOVE, JOY, PEACE, GOODNESS, and FAITHFULNESS. Let us desire to become more like You and to worship You IN ALL WE DO. Help us desire these things so much more than the sin that entices us. In Yeshua, Jesus Christ's Name we pray. Amen. -Our Father Makes Us A Promise - His Word (Yeshua,Jesus) Gives Us Wisdom Our Father is reliable. His Testimony About Himself Is Sure. He is so reliable that His Word Can Take A Silly Foolish Person and Make Him Or Her Wise and Sharp. Let's take a look at The Word: “The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;” Psalms 19:7 Testimony. The root mean's "to bear witness." The Testimony of The LORD," pictures Our Father Speaking Of Himself. He Is Letting Us Know and Bearing Witness To Himself. Think about that for just a moment and what Yeshua, Our Savior, Told Us In John: “I and My Father are one.”” John 10:30 Here Our Father Is "taking the stand" in His Own Defense. Now let's not get things backwards, Our Father Doesn't Need To Take Any Oaths. He Cannot Lie (Titus 1:2), but it is clear The Word "Testimony" gives the understanding that God, Our Father Is Bearing Witness To Himself. How is the testimony described? "Sure." Sure means you can trust it, reliable, lasting. Our Father Only Speaks Truth...ALWAYS. This is why His Testimony Is "Sure." In Yeshua, Jesus Christ, He Showed Us...Sure...Perfect. The "Testimony of The LORD" is so reliable, via His Word and The Life Of Yeshua, Jesus Christ...His Word, that This Testimony Is Able to take those of us with no clue about where they are going in this life (this was definitely me), or why, and turn them into people filled with wisdom and direction for their lives. HalleluYah! Praise God Our Father and His Son Yeshua, Jesus Christ Forever! God Bless Everyone. For anyone celebrating The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur in Hebrew), Happy Sabbath! What Our Savior has done for us is truly what The Love of Our Father is all about. In honor of God Our Father and His Son Yeshua Jesus Christ, may we all search our hearts, forgive our transgressors, and rejoice in the saving power of our Messiah. This reminds me of a wonderful verse to end with and this "Testimony of The LORD" makes my heart overflow with appreciation for Our Savior: “When His disciples heard it, they were greatly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?” But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”” Matthew 19:25-26 Extra Fuel For The Soul: “How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through Your precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way. Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.” Psalms 119:103-105 Good Morning Sunday....... Father, thank You for this NEW DAY. Please continue to FILL our HEARTS & MINDS WITH all that is YOU. Father, bless Your children, SO at every opportunity YOU ARE SEEN, HEARD, AND FELT through us TODAY. IN YESHUA, JESUS CHRIST's Name. AMEN! -All Good Things - That Is God Our Father's Work Take every story you have ever heard about something wonderful happening - That Is God Our Father's Work Take every beautiful thing that has ever made your eyes fill with tears it is so beautiful - That Is God Our Father's Work Take every godly mother, father, brother, friend you have - That is God Our Father's Work Take every couple you have ever seen that you just know are truly in Love - That Is God Our Father's Work Take ever kind act you have ever seen - That Is God Our Father's Work Take every wonderful meal you have ever eaten - That Is God Our Father's Work Take every miracle you may have ever experienced - That Is God Our Father's Work Take every testimony you have ever heard about someone's Life being saved by Yeshua Ha'Mashiach, Jesus Christ Our LORD and Savior - That Is God Our Father's Work With man, many things are impossible, but it is important to know that With God... All Things Are Possible. All good things come from Him, The Father of Lights, and One True God. Today as we look at His Word and Confirmation of His Goodness, may we all soak in His Goodness and reflect it to the world. Have a great week everyone and may The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob bless each and every one of you. The Word of Truth: “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” James 1:17 “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 “O God, behold our shield, And look upon the face of Your anointed. For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God Than dwell in the tents of wickedness. For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly. O LORD of hosts, Blessed is the man who trusts in You!” Psalms 84:9-12 “What You give them they gather in; You open Your hand, they are filled with good.” Psalms 104:28 “The young lions lack and suffer hunger; But those who seek the LORD shall not lack any good thing.” Psalms 34:10 “For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness.” Psalms 107:9 “If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”” Luke 11:13 Good Morning Sabbath.......
Father thank You for this NEW day. We ask that you OPEN our HEARTS and MINDS to YOUR infinite GRACE, WISDOM, and PEACE, so WE may SERVE You in the manner most PLEASING to YOU. In Your Mighty Son YESHUA, JESUS CHRIST's name we pray. Amen. - Noah: So He Did "Thus Noah did; according to all that God commanded him, so he did." Genesis 6:22 If a single verse catches the essence of Noah's character and the quality of his relationship with God, this is it. Even if we consider only a general overview of his lengthy life, this verse provides an extensive amount to ponder. Though the verse offers no details, it suggests how he dealt with the times and carrying out his tremendous responsibilities. It is not intended to imply that he was absolutely perfect in his conduct at all times and under every circumstance. Considering the times he lived in, his life was undoubtedly tumultuously stressful, yet he obeyed God. He certainly was not of the stature of Jesus Christ. The verse, though, is intended to convey an essential truth: Noah was an unusual and distinctively godly person, one among billions. In short, he was humble before God and faithful, dependable in carrying out his responsibilities. He could be trusted. The wording indicates that he did not deviate from what God charged him to do. He did not add his own thoughts about God's commands in a sort of “here is the way I see it” manner. He humbly did as God instructed him despite the social pressures against him, and what he accomplished he did with determined class. A big thank you to berean.org and John W. Ritenbaugh for today's devotion. God Bless Everybody. Have a Great God-Filled and Peaceful Shabbat. Good Morning Friday.......
Father thank You for this NEW day. You have blessed us with another WONDERFUL day to see your WISDOM and TRUTH. May we use this day to show this dark and war-filled world Your Light and Glory TODAY!!! - Our Father Makes Us A Promise - His Word (Yeshua,Jesus) Has The Power To Transform The Law (Instructions) of God Our Father are so complete and comprehensive that He Is Able To Totally Transform Our Inner Person. Let take a look at God's Word: “The Law of The LORD Is Perfect, converting the soul; The Testimony of The LORD Is Sure, making wise the simple;” Psalms 19:7 NKJV We see in Psalm 19:7 that "The Law (Instructions) of The Lord is Perfect, converting the soul." The word "Law" means The Torah, or first five books of The Bible, "instructions," The Law For Life," or "Rule For Living." When The Word of God Almighty is spoken of as Law or Instructions, it means this is normal for us or the standard by which every action is measured. So whose Law or Instructions are they? The Bible Is The Instructions or Law "of the Lord." Our Father says about His Word (Yeshua, Jesus) Is "Perfect." The word perfect literally translates as "complete," "all-sided," or "many-faceted." It means "all encompassing" or "thorough in every respect." As a matter of fact "The Law of The Lord" is so complete and comprehensive that God Tells Us That His Word Is Effective In "Converting The Soul." Know why? Because The Word is Yeshua! The Scriptures here are telling Us that Our Father God's Word is The Answer to our soul problems. So, what is being said is: Our Father's Instructions Are So Completely Comprehensive That His Word Is Able To Convert Our Souls. The word convert is great. Some translations use the English word "revive" or "restore," but in study I have found the most accurate meaning is to be "transformed." Our Kind and Loving Father Promises That His Instructions Are So Totally Comprehensive that, whatever condition any of our souls may be in, His Word Can Transform It From Inside-Out, Top to Bottom, in the Present, Past, and Future. Our Father's Word Changes Us To The Very Core Of Who We Are As People and Each Of Us As A Person.. Extra Fuel For The Soul: “Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; And see if there is any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalms 139:23-24 NKJV “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:2 NKJV Good Morning Thursday...
Father thank You for this new day. As You Walk with us today, please keep us focused on YOUR TRUTH. Please continue to fill OUR HEARTS & MINDS with YOUR PEACE and straighten the paths before us. In YESHUA, Jesus Christ's Glorious Name. Amen. - An Exercise In Connecting With God - Being Thankful #6 Step 1 - Prayer (Begin With Focus And Openness Towards God) Prayer: Dear Father God, please connect with us here as we seek in Your Word. Help us to show our Thankfulness. Help us to find Your Peace. Be with us. Thank You. In Yeshua, Jesus's Name we pray. Amen Step 2 - Read Read the Scripture slowly. Be aware of any interesting words, phrases, or sentences. Read over The Scripture a second Time. Read: “Praise the LORD! Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? Who can declare all His praise? Blessed are those who keep justice, And he who does righteousness at all times! Remember me, O LORD, with the favor You have toward Your people. Oh, visit me with Your salvation, That I may see the benefit of Your chosen ones, That I may rejoice in the gladness of Your nation, That I may glory with Your inheritance.” Psalms 106:1-5 NKJV Step 3 - Reflect Reflect on what stands out to you as you read. What is God trying to tell you? Step 4 - Respond Respond to The Word you just read. Talk to Your Father about how you feel. Tell Him what is on your mind. Tell him what is on your heart. As you go through your day today keep your eyes open to what you read, what you uncovered, or what you spoke to God about. You may find Him showing up in places you didn't expect. God Bless Everyone. May The God Of All Good Things Give each and everyone of you PEACE. Good Morning Wednesday...
Father thank You for this new day. Thank you for giving us Brothers and Sisters to share in this wonderful journey back to You. Please use us to help the hurting, the sick, the fatherless, and the weak. Help us to show Your Love in this dark world, we know Love covers a multitude of sins. - The Many Gifts of The Word of God Our Father Has Blessed Us So Much With His Word And In So Many Ways. We need only flip through The Scriptures and we can find answers to every situation we may deal with in this life. Not only is The Word Our Father's Primary Source of Communication with us, His Children, but also His Word is filled with Life. The lessons we learn in Our Father's Greatest Blessing can help us to live more abundantly and full. God's Word can be our source of Truth, history, Witness of Our Savior, encouragement, praise, instruction, guidance, strength, hope, faith, Love, and so much more. Today lets take a look at five of the above elements and allow His Word to soak His Love in our minds, our bodies, and spirits. Praise be to Yahweh, God Our Father, and His Son Yeshua, Our Savior, Jesus Christ Forever and Ever...Amen! The Word For... ENCOURAGEMENT: "Thus says The LORD: Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, He comes with vindication; with divine recompense He comes to save you. Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be cleared; then will the lame leap like a stag, then the tongue of the mute will sing. Streams will burst forth in the desert, and rivers in the steppe. The burning sands will become pools, and the thirsty ground, springs of water." Isaiah 35:4-7 The Word For... PRAISE: "The God of Jacob keeps faith forever, secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets captives free. The LORD gives sight to the blind; The LORD raises up those who were bowed down. The LORD loves the just; The LORD protects strangers." The fatherless and the widow The LORD sustains, but the way of the wicked He thwarts. The LORD shall reign forever; your God, O Zion, through all generations." Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 The Word For... INSTRUCTION: "My brothers and sisters, show no partiality as you adhere to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ. For if a man with gold rings and fine clothes comes into your assembly, and a poor person in shabby clothes also comes in, and you pay attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say, “Sit here, please, ” while you say to the poor one, “Stand there, ” or “Sit at my feet, ” have you not made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil designs? Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters. Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that He promised to those who love Him?" James 2:1-5 The Word For... Truth, History, and Witness To Our Savior: "Jesus proclaimed the Gospel of the kingdom and cured every disease among the people." Matthew 4:23 The Word For... Hearing, and Speaking Correctly: "Again Jesus left the district of Tyre and went by way of Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, into the district of the Decapolis. And people brought to him a deaf man who had a speech impediment and begged him to lay his hand on him. He took him off by himself away from the crowd. He put his finger into the man’s ears and, spitting, touched his tongue; then he looked up to heaven and groaned, and said to him, “Ephphatha!”— that is, “Be opened!” -- And immediately the man’s ears were opened, his speech impediment was removed, and he spoke plainly. He ordered them not to tell anyone. But the more he ordered them not to, the more they proclaimed it. They were exceedingly astonished and they said, “He has done all things well. He makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.”" Mark 7:31-37 Good Morning Tuesday....
Father Thank You for this NEW Day. Please grant us TRUTH, WISDOM, DISCERNMENT, UNDERSTANDING, and KNOWLEDGE. Father we ask this so that we will not be conformed to this world, but TRANSFORMED by the renewing of our MINDS. In YESHUA, JESUS CHRIST'S Name. Amen. - An Exercise In Connecting With God - Being Thankful #5 Step 1 - Prayer (Begin With Focus And Openness Towards God) Prayer: Dear Father God, please connect with us here as we seek in Your Word. Help us to show our Thankfulness. Help us to find Your Peace. Be with us. Thank You. In Yeshua, Jesus's Name we pray. Amen Step 2 - Read Read the Scripture slowly. Be aware of any interesting words, phrases, or sentences. Read over The Scripture a second Time. Read: “I will exalt you, Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me. You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead; you spared me from going down to the pit. Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. When I felt secure, I said, “I will never be shaken.” Lord, when you favored me, you made my royal mountain stand firm; but when you hid your face, I was dismayed. To you, Lord, I called; to the Lord I cried for mercy: “What is gained if I am silenced, if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it proclaim your faithfulness? Hear, Lord, and be merciful to me; Lord, be my help.” You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever.” Psalm 30:1-12 Step 3 - Reflect Reflect on what stands out to you as you read. What is God trying to tell you? Step 4 - Respond Respond to The Word you just read. Talk to Your Father about how you feel. Tell Him what is on your mind. Tell him what is on your heart. As you go through your day today keep your eyes open to what you read, what you uncovered, or what you spoke to God about. You may find Him showing up in places you didn't expect. God Bless Everyone. May The God Of All Good Things Give each and everyone of you PEACE. Good morning Monday......
Father thank You for this NEW day. Please continue to fill our HEARTS & MINDS with Your LOVE & TRUTH, and TRANSFORM our ordinary day into an extraordinary day. Shine Your Light in us, through us, and over us. May we make a difference in this world, for Your Glory and Purposes TODAY! - A Feast Fit For A King - The Feast of Trumpets The Feast of Trumpets is among the Festivals of God listed in Leviticus 23. It's all about announcing The King Is Coming. The Hebrew word "Feast" is more accurately translated as "Rehearsal." That seems pretty significant if we think about it. Let's read God's Word: Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to the children of Israel, saying: ‘In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall have a Sabbath-rest, a memorial of blowing of trumpets, a holy convocation. You shall do no customary work on it; and you shall offer an offering made by fire to the Lord.’” Leviticus 23:23-25 When Yeshua, Jesus was came into the world (in the flesh), He kept the Feast of Trumpets along with the other people of Hebrew descent. After the death and resurrection of Jesus, the first-century Church continued in keeping it along with the other six Festivals mentioned in Leviticus 23. The Feast of Trumpets teaches great lessons. If we try to understand its significant meaning, the Feast of Trumpets helps us understand the plan of Our Father for all mankind. Today let's take a look at some important things and try to gain some perspective about Our Father's Timing and what He is trying to show us in His Feast, or Rehearsal, of Trumpets. Since today is The Feast of Trumpets, let's take a look.: 1.) The Feast of Trumpets Is About God’s Time The Feast of Trumpets represents the time when God will directly intervene in human affairs. It represents the time when Christ will return here on earth, not just as a Kind, Patient, Loving, Miracle Working Servant, but a Conquering King. Our Sacrificial Lamb Will Return As A Lion. That's exciting for us believers! Let's take a look in Revelation: Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!” 🔥🙌 Revelation 11:15 2.) The Feast of Trumpets Is About The Hope of The Coming Kingdom of God We live in a fast paced, fallen, and depressing world compared to the amazing things Our Father and Yeshua, Jesus have in store for us. The enemy and accuser is currently the ruler of this world (II Corinthians 4:4). When all hopes seem to fade Christ Yeshua, Jesus, will make a spectacular entrance. Of all the prophecies made in The Bible, perhaps the coming of Jesus for the second time is the most exciting. It will be the climax in the history of mankind. 3.) The Feast of Trumpets Serves As A Warning In the time of the Israelites, the trumpet is used to sound a warning. Let's take a look at Numbers: “When you go to war in your land against the enemy who oppresses you, then you shall sound an alarm with the trumpets.” Numbers 10:9 With the Feast of Trumpets, we are reminded that there will come a time when Our Savior, Yeshua Jesus Christ will return. It means that we must live our lives according to God’s will and purpose. Why? Because we know that all will answer accordingly for our lives in The Presence of God Our Father and Yeshua Jesus. We can’t simply live a life of no accountability. We have A Higher Power, God Our Father. As believers, this can give us a sense of urgency that is prudent for our lives. One day we will all stand before the Judgement Throne of God Almighty and give an account of our lives. The Feast of Trumpets serves as a call for us to stop living our way and begin living Our Father's Way. 4.) The Feast of Trumpets Is About Rejoicing One reason trumpets were used in the ancient Israel was to serve as a festive sound. We read in God's Word: “Also in the day of your gladness, in your appointed feasts, and at the beginning of your months, you shall blow the trumpets… and they shall be a memorial for you before your God.” Numbers 10:10 Also at the end of Chapter 8 that we read in Nehemiah yesterday, they are celebrating Trumpets. Let's see what God Uses His Prophet To Tell Us: “Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”” Nehemiah 8:10 While the events preceding the coming of Our King may be scary, The Feast of Trumpets is a day where we rejoice in Our King. We can be sure of The Hope that we have in Our Savior. As the world hears the seventh trumpet, all the followers of Our Father God will rejoice. We can know Our King Yeshua, Jesus, is coming and He won’t delay His return anymore! From there, He will finally establish God’s Kingdom that will bring Peace, Blessings, and Prosperity to the world. Oh, imagine how Wonderful Life will be then! 5.) Christ Brings A Reward “In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.” I Corinthians 15:52 In the end, when the loud sound of the seventh trumpet is heard, the dead in Christ will rise! Resurrection and Eternal Life Will Ensue! From there, they will meet the Our King and Savior in the air and will commence the establishment of God Our Father's Kingdom here on earth! The Feast of Trumpets points to the very hope of mankind. This world may not end through apocalyptic nuclear warfare or catastrophic natural calamities as some people predict. Let's take a look at the words of Our Savior: Jesus Christ, Himself said: “For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake those days will be shortened” Matthew 24:21-22 Before man destroys himself, Our King and Savior Yeshua, Jesus Christ will intervene. At the sound of the last trumpet, everyone will know that there is a God In Heaven Who Is Ultimately In Control. He is The Supreme, Almighty God Who Created Everything and at the same time, the God who we call Our Father. Remember that the first century Church used the Old Testament as their basis for doctrine (II Timothy 3:16). So as we ponder The Mysteries of God Our Father today and His Feast of Trumpets, may we all gain insight, knowledge, understanding, wisdom, discernment, and Truth. I know this is a huge topic and in no way could someone fit all of Our Father's Teachings into a single devotion. We have numerous passages that show us Our Father's meanings in His Festivals (Rehearsals) and I encourage anyone who is looking for deeper meaning to study in God's Word about His Holy Days and let Him Reveal His Wonderful Messages To You. Let us end with The Words of Our King, in whom we blow our real trumpets or our spiritual ones when we give witness to Our Savior: “Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near” Luke 21:28 Happy Feast of Trumpets Everyone! May God Bless Each and Every One of You On The Other Side of This Screen! Good Morning Sunday.......
Father thank You for this NEW DAY. We THANK YOU for continuing YOUR GOOD WORKS yesterday, today, and forevermore. THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE. May we continually thank You for Your Salvation YESHUA, JESUS and being OUR GOD!!! - God Is Here, And God Is There Jacob, before he was named Israel, at one time didn't have a conscious relationship with Our Father. There was a relationship, it was just one-sided. He didn't feel anything. He was running away from his brother Essau who was going to kill him if he got his hands on him. Jacob had done everything wrong... and he knew it. Naturally it begs the question: Where was God? Well, Jacob felt nothing but tiredness and fear when he reached a "certain place" in the desert. He wasn't expecting anything. Worn out, scared, and hungry he laid down for the night and used a stone for a pillow. He laid down to go to sleep, then he had a dream... God Was Stepping In To Show...He Is There. It was time for Jacob to "wake up" to the Power and Presence of God. We are often unconscious of God Our Father's Presence. We don't feel it, but He Is There. There is no doubt He Is More Real And Present than we can imagine and whether we "feel" Him there or not... He Is. In fact, God Is There when we don't feel Him just as much as when we do. This is something that we should all remember in every aspect of our lives. This is something to remember when we make mistakes, when we have a problem with a friend, when we get rejected and our love ones misunderstand us, at our worst and at our best, He Is There. We may not be conscious that Our Father is there or helping us...but understand, He Is. Yeshua, Jesus Christ says it pretty clearly: “teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS, even to the end of the age.” Amen.” Matthew 28:20 NKJV Again in His Word, through Paul, Our Father Tells Us: “Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”” Hebrews 13:5 NKJV A Third Witness in His Word (what Paul was actually quoting): “And the LORD, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.”” Deuteronomy 31:8 NKJV There you have it, three witnesses. Our Father, Our God, Our Savior, are with us ALWAYS. We must honor God Our Father even when we don't feel anything. If we will only worship Him, when we are scared, tired, embarrassed, and when we feel we have done everything wrong, He Will Reveal Himself There With Us. There is no Truth greater than this: Our Father Is Absolutely There, Our Savior Is Absolutely There, ALWAYS. You may not "feel" Him, but the Truth stands for us just like it did for Jacob... even though you are unconscious of His Presence at the moment, He Is Doing Something Wonderful. This goes for us individually and collectively. May we all be patient, worship Our Father, and even when we don't "feel" that He Is There, still worship Him and honor Him. If we do this, just like Jacob in the desert... God Our Father Will Amaze And Surprise Us With His Presence. As we enter into The Feast of Trumpets this evening it is a clear reminder that one day The King Is Coming Back. The blowing of the trumpets is to announce The Arrival of The King. From the time of ancient Israel in the desert it was coined as "The Day and The Hour Which No Man Knows" because we are to witness the sliver of the moon before it can be announced. I think we can all see the significance once we learn this festival's, or apt and better translation, rehearsal's alias, and it puts Our Savior's Words in a whole new light. So, as we go into this Holy Appointed Time and Feast of God Our Father, may we all remember that God Is Here With Us. Even when we don't seem to notice, He Does. "Blow Your Trumpets" today, give Him worship, go and witness to someone in need, because He Is There and one day He Will Make A Grand Reappearance To Us All. God Bless everyone, an early Happy Feast of Trumpets, and may we all rejoice in knowing... God Is Here, There, and Everywhere. Now that is something to celebrate! The Word of God: “So he came to a certain place and stayed there all night, because the sun had set. And he took one of the stones of that place and put it at his head, and he lay down in that place to sleep.” Genesis 28:11 NKJV “Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have spoken to you.” Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I did not know it. ”” Genesis 28:15-16 NKJV Word of God Daily Bread Bonus (Feast of Trumpets Scriptures): ““Speak to the children of Israel, saying: ‘In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall have a sabbath-rest, a memorial of blowing of trumpets, a holy convocation.” Leviticus 23:24 NKJV “So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could hear with understanding on the first day of the seventh month. Then he read from it in the open square that was in front of the Water Gate from morning until midday, before the men and women and those who could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive to the Book of the Law. Nehemiah 8:2-3 NKJV And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up. And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. Then all the people answered, “Amen, Amen!” while lifting up their hands. And they bowed their heads and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground. Nehemiah 8:5-6 NKJV So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. And Nehemiah, who was the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, “This day is holy to the LORD your God; do not mourn nor weep.” For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the Law. Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”” Nehemiah 8-10 NKJV |
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