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GOD (JESUS) IS THE SIGN YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR

WHEN WE DON’T FOLLOW GOD’S SIGN (JESUS) WE NEGLECT THE CALL ON OUR LIFE: GOD (JESUS) IS THE SIGN YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR

2 Kings 19:29 ‘Then this shall be the sign for you: you will eat this year what grows of itself, in the second year what springs from the same, and in the third year sow, reap, plant vineyards, and eat their fruit.

God gives us signs on how to live and walk in righteousness (according to His Word, Will, and Way) in all forms and fashion; directed to us individually and collectively. When we conduct our lives according to the signs God gives us, we will not neglect the call on our lives but experience life with more passionate, precision, peace, and prosperity. We all must face our fears and shortcomings, evils and ill-wills, faults; anything that will try and deter us from seeing the signs, YHWH, God, through Yashuah, Jesus, gives us which points in the direction of our calling He has placed on our life. This call is specific to each and for one to ignore or miss it, due to negligence or ignorance he will answer to the FATHER, Who has control over it all.

While thinking on the value and necessity of God’s signs, it dawned on me that due to a lack of firm commitment, faithful and true involvement, in my relationship I profess to have with YHWH, God, through the sacrificial commitment Yashuah, Jesus, made with the Father, I had neglected to see the signs He has for me. Mainly the truth in God’s Love (Jesus) for me; put before me, as with all who dare to call themselves His child. If we were more mindful of His love and desires for us, we would see them from the beginning of our profession and then each and every day.

In 2 King 19:29 God’s sign to us, in the baby stage of our relationship with Him, is that of comfort and a spiritual carefree to become accustomed to the life He has set before you. And He will allow us to become rooted in the promises and faithfulness of His Love (Yashuah, Jesus Christ); that which is needed to walk circumspectly with the Father, through Christ, is given abundantly. This will go on, preparing you with the signs to help in our spiritual growth, until YHWH, God, with Yashuah’s example of life, determines that it is time for you to step up and step out. So, after a while we must began to be messengers of Christ, spreading the Word (through sowing), planting seeds of love, inspiration, encouragement, and joy to those around us, all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus. Then we will be rewarded, by Yashuah, God. After considering my discontent, the realization that came to me was that I, like many of us, had become nonchalance toward the call He has on our life. The signs of God were not screaming at me but gently speaking and the light that illuminated them were bright but with a calming, loving, and peaceful glow, piercing through the darkness, removing all the hinderances that stood between me and the call on my life. But before I became bold enough to even, see God’s divine production, going on all around me, I answered the call of man, not the call of God. Simply because I did not realize the importance of why man’s lights shone in a flickering, unrealistic, unreliable, distorting, detrimental way; we overlook the signs of God, which are being destroyed, at an alarming rate, by those of the world. When you or I get caught up in worldly things, the call on our life seems to be less effective than when we first received it and knew down it our hearts that that is what it was; and it is from God.

It has taken some time to understand the goodness of God and why our faith and obedience are building blocks in an eternal relationship. It is to our advantage seek, see, and savor the signs which our Father have so willingly and faithfully blessed us with and to realize that to save but one, as we walk in the call on our life, is a plus in God’s book of life.

The discontentment with the ways the world is going should not be a determining factor in our following God’s signs to the call on our lives. We should not allow man’s motives and motivation to control us. But we do that, you know. When the band has stopped playing and all the attention and focus has moved away from us, we become complacent on our life’s purpose; handing the responsibility over to any and everyone who will accept it yet knows absolutely nothing about your calling or your life; they are barely walking in their own design, and some are totally not. Then we sit around and complain that we can’t seem to understand why we have come to such a state; why we are here. But God never give up on us and continue to put up so many signs on our life’s path that even a blind man can see them. And when you walk according to His Word, Will, and Way you will be able to identify them. Stop allowing people to run your life because most are having a hard time running their own. And truth be told if we want life perfected, we must seek to find it in our LORD, through Jesus, our Lord and Saviour.

My directions were a little clouded, so I started back to work, not necessarily because we needed the money (God supplies all of our needs through the riches of His love for us) but because I finally realize, without a doubt that the work of God’s intention for me, is about, for and with people. I HAD MADE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF KEEPING PEOPLE HAPPY RATHER THAN GOD, MY PRIORITY. In order to delight in His calling on my life, and move away from this form of thinking, I had to be lifted out of the day-to-day dark disparity I had sunk into, by the mercy and grace of our God the Father, through the power and presence of our Lord Jesus, the Son and claim the light of a revolutionary revealing day with the guidance of the Holy Spirit; the day of awakening, the day and purpose designed for me.

The light that shone on my pathway to spiritual prosperity was put in the form of a question. What better way to engage in the process of your life’s purpose than to be with people every day, to encourage, inspire, and ignite the flame of God’s Love, Jesus, in their hearts? Don’t get me wrong I do enjoy the money YAH, allows me to receive (love to give to others and buy stuff for my grands and greats) but most of all I revel in the enjoyment of speaking the Word to someone in despair, or conversating with a fellow believer, a saint or even a self-professed sinner who do not know God.

I answered that question by getting a job. I did not allow anyone to disway me by asking why, or saying I thought or any other means to slow the progress of my passion for people or God’s purpose as He planned for me. My advice for all those who are willing to confess, commit and conform to God’s way is to notice the signs He has placed before you (in the form of people, places, or things, a whisper, a shout, ), set your focus on and follow them instead of the worlds many destructive ones. So, we (God’s children who dare to come) have been called to the lines on the battlefield of life. And when God gives you a sign (one that elevates the necessity of your response), in whatever capacity we are to shine for God, we are to get ready, gear up, and get out there (in the world). We are to follow the signs by God, and examples given by our Lord Jesus Christ and fulfill the calling on our life, He will see it through. GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

SCRIPTURES SUPPORTING THE IMPORTANCE OF GOD’S SIGNS TO YOU AND ME:

Joshua 24:17 for the Lord our God is He who brought us and our fathers up out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, and who did these great signs in our sight and preserved us through all the way in which we went and among all the peoples through whose midst we passed.

Exodus 3:12 And He said, “Certainly I will be with you, and this shall be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall worship God at this mountain.”

Isaiah 7:11 “Ask a sign for yourself from the Lord your God; make it deep as Sheol or high as heaven.”

Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel.

1 Samuel 14:10 But if they say, ‘Come up to us,’ then we will go up, for the Lord has given them into our hands; and this shall be the sign to us.”

Isaiah 38:7 “This shall be the sign to you from the Lord, that the Lord will do this thing that He has spoken:

Jeremiah 44:29 This will be the sign to you,’ declares the Lord, ‘that I am going to punish you in this place, so that you may know that My words will surely stand against you for harm.’

Luke 2:12 This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

Ezekiel 4:3 Then get yourself an iron plate and set it up as an iron wall between you and the city, and set your face toward it so that it is under siege, and besiege it. This is a sign to the house of Israel.

Exodus 4:17 You shall take in your hand this staff, with which you shall perform the signs.”

Exodus 4:28 Moses told Aaron all the words of the Lord with which He had sent him, and all the signs that He had commanded him to do.

Exodus 4:30 and Aaron spoke all the words which the Lord had spoken to Moses. He then performed the signs in the sight of the people.

Numbers 16:28-30 Moses said, “By this you shall know that the Lord has sent me to do all these deeds; for this is not my doing. If these men die the death of all men or if they suffer the fate of all men, then the Lord has not sent me. But if the Lord brings about an entirely new thing and the ground opens its mouth and swallows them up with all that is theirs, and they descend alive into Sheol, then you will understand that these men have spurned the Lord.”

2 Chronicles 32:24 In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill; and he prayed to the Lord, and the Lord spoke to him and gave him a sign.

Deuteronomy 11:2-7 Know this day that I am not speaking with your sons who have not known and who have not seen the discipline of the Lord your God—His greatness, His mighty hand and His outstretched arm, and His signs and His works which He did in the midst of Egypt to Pharaoh the king of Egypt and to all his land; and what He did to Egypt’s army, to its horses and its chariots, when He made the water of the Red Sea to engulf them while they were pursuing you, and the Lord completely destroyed them; read more.

1 Samuel 10:7 It shall be when these signs come to you, do for yourself what the occasion requires, for God is with you.

FAITH

FAITH: Our path to righteousness.

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

Faith is defined as complete trust or confidence in someone or something. In our case it should be strong belief in God, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof. We hope for a better tomorrow, yet it seems to be getting worse. But according to God’s promises everything is going to be alright and work out for our good. We are not seeing it, but God said it, so it must be true.

We have heard the definition of faith being giving over and over again. But do we really understand the sincerity and vital importance faith really has on our life, spiritually, physically, and mentally: it is our path to righteousness. It plays a very big part in it and although it is hard to believe (when life around all you tell you to give up and give in), that this one action, on our part, is our saving grace. It is at this point that you ask God, in Jesus’ name to increase your faith, help you, to with stand whatever comes your way. Then you can be an inspiration to others (help them to access their faith that God has given them).

There are so many places and things we can and do put our faith in. Faith in a mother and father, faith in a child, faith in a sister or brother, faith in a friend, faith in a job, faith in self, faith in a nation; but the greatest faith is in YHWH, God, through our Lord and Saviour Yashuah, Jesus.

So, the next time your faith is being tried, think about where your belief lies, in God, through Jesus, or in the world, through man?

SCRIPTURES ON FAITH

Therefore, I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

Mark 11:24

That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love.

Ephesians 3:16-17

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Hebrews 11:1

For we walk by faith, not by sight.

2 Corinthians 5:7

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Romans 15:13

But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

James 1:6

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Hebrews 11:6

Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?

John 11:40

Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

Mark 9:23

Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

James 1:3

Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

1 Peter 1:8-9

And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

Matthew 21:22

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?

John 11:25-26

For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

1 John 5:4

Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.

Romans 14:1

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

1 Timothy 6:11

And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.

Mark 10:52

And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.

1 Corinthians 13:2

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

1 Corinthians 16:13

And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

John 6:35

I have chosen the way of truth:

thy judgments have I laid before me.

Psalm 119:30

For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Romans 10:10

Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.

Hebrews 11:11

Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.

James 5:14-15

For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

BE A TREE: BLESSED ARE THE ONE WHO DELIGHT IN THE LORD

BLESSED ARE THE ONE WHO DELIGHT IN THE LORD WHICH MEANS AT ALL TIMES WE ARE LIKE A TREE PLANTED IN THE GOOD SOIL OF GOD’S LOVE. OUR FOCUS AND VITAL NEED IS TO PRAY THAT WE CONTINUE TO STAND, WALK, SIT, AND MEDITATE CONTINUOUSLY IN THE LAW OF GOD, IN JESUS’ NAME.

Psalm 1:1-4 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. 4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.

It is amazing to know that if we do not follow a certain course of life or to conduct oneself in a certain way, as the world does, we are truly blessed. Sometimes we may feel all alone, but God’s love is all around us. Your commitment and relationship with The Father, will not permit you to bow down or give in or be persuaded to do anything contrary to God’s will. You will not dwell in darkness, ignorance of the world’s deceit and treachery. And to rid ourselves of such ungodly notions, we are to continue in deep contemplation, (a turning over and around in the mind God’s Word) to gain greater understanding and be changed by God’s truth. Meditation occurs when we rehearse and reflect upon a word, or words, found in the Bible. So that our conclusion and answer to being the blessed YHWH, God, through Yashuah, Jesus, would have us to be is that we shouldn’t trust in our own hearts, but lean on God for all things. We are to be like a tree planted by water. When planted in the soil of God’s love and receiving the water of life from our Saviour, we don’t have to do anything special to grow; we just have to have a good location (God’s arms) and remain rooted in what nourishes it (God’s Love/Word) (Jeremiah 17:7-8 7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose hope is the Lord. 8 For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, And will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, And will not be anxious in the year of drought, Nor will cease from yielding fruit).

So, remain in God’s Word, Walk in His Way, and continue to do His Will; And, always be opened to helping others, as you are directed and guided by YAH. In whatever you do, do it unto the LORD and you will prosper.

Lord, my prayer to You is that my family and all families of all nations, come together in love. Cause them, through Your Holy Spirit, to acknowledge their differences yet accept their individuality. Bring it to their minds and hearts that only You can bring about the desired and eternal change in their hearts, minds, body, and souls. Give us strength and hope to receive your blessings, chastising, and revelations, as we meditate on your Word all day long. And as we do, give us the ability and strength to walk on the path of righteousness and through the valleys of uncertainties. We thank You for calming and containing our fears and keeping us from being worried and influenced by this world and all its adversities. Hold our hands as we are guided by the Holy Spirit and experience all the goodness you have for us. In Jesus’ name we pray this prayer. Amen.

GOD GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

YHWH, GOD IS TO BE EXALTED

YHWH, GOD IS TO BE EXALTED: HE HAS GIVEN US THE ABILITY TO GET UNDERSTANDING: HE HAS MADE KNOWN HIS PURPOSE FOR US: WE ARE REDEEMED

In order for you to know YHWH, God’s purpose for you, you must first seek Him and all that He has instore for your life. You (we as a collective or individual), must get wisdom, knowledge and understanding from Him to be able to act and re-act to anything that comes your way. To do this, you are to become fully acquainted with His Love, His Word (Jesus), His Will, and His Way. (Psalm 119:129-131 129 Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them. 130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. 131 I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments).

Before God made man, He, Himself, had a clear understanding of how He wanted everything to flow. And He gave and is giving meaning to everything He did, is doing, and will do. So, when you are going about doing God’s or your business and something unusual and out of your ordinary is put before you, don’t turn and run in fear, but know that Gods got you and it also. And when you stay in His peace, He will always show us the why of what He has allowed. In His infinite wisdom, He is always one step ahead of us, in all we do, and if we seek His Word, Will, and Way, we will be given a clear understanding of the facts and circumstances which are in our lives and those that surrounds us (going on in the world today). Stop patting yourself on the back and saying what all you have accomplished, not giving any honor, glory, nor credit. (Luke 2:9-15 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. 15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us). (Proverbs 3:5-7 5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil).

God’s wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of how, why, when, and where life’s changes will happen, is absolute. There is no might, what if, nor buts that affect the outcome. One thing I do know for sure is, that when you grab hold of the LORD’s wisdom, in all aspects of your life, you will find that it overrides everything you thought you knew about any of the matters at hand. (James 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy).

Getting back to the creative process of God. Know this, that He did not set back after creating, or speaking things into existence, begin to scratch His head or get all into His feelings and say maybe it should be like this or that. Nor did He erase the vegetation, animals, insects, etc., after He had made them (now He did do away with a good portion of man, animals, etc., in the flood, but that’s another story), to start over again. But God, The One and Only God, was, is, and always will be precise, perfect, steady, and forever moving forward; elevating Himself and His creation higher and higher. He gave, of Himself, to us, the ability (through Jesus, our Lord and Saviour) to be set free from sin bondage; the wisdom to see His mighty hands of mercy help and keep us through our storms; endow us with strength, courage, and boldness to help us tame our raging seas; keep us anchored to the shore of His unfailing and faithful love; bridle the tongue of deceit, discontent, anger, and malicious speaking; every day, without fail, help us to cross over our Jordan on dry land without getting drowned in our own complaining, discontentment and ignorance; He strengthens us in this world’s messes and the ones we create ourselves, giving us the ability to make it through wildernesses; He tries us in the fire of His love so we can pass the test of obedience and become fully conscience of Yashuah, Jesus’ example of perfect love, grace and mercy. (Romans 3:24 and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus). Yet, through it all, through that our perfect and Only God has put before us (LIFE through CHRIST), there are still those who do not believe. And do not want to get the truthful and righteous understanding of God but would rather look within themselves to find what they hope is the answer; (Proverbs 18:2 2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself). (Philippians 1:9-10 9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; 10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ). (Ecclesiasticus 2:2-8 (1611) 2 Set thy heart aright, and constantly endure, and make not haste in time of trouble. 3Cleave unto him, and depart not away, that thou mayest be increased at thy last end. 4Whatsoever is brought upon thee take cheerfully, and be patient when thou art changed to a low estate. 5For gold is tried in the fire, and acceptable men in the furnace of adversity. 6Believe in him, and he will help thee; order thy way aright, and trust in him. 7Ye that fear the Lord, wait for his mercy; and go not aside, lest ye fall. 8Ye that fear the Lord, believe him; and your reward shall not fail). (Ecclesiastes 8:1 Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man’s wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed). GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

WE NEED TO LEARN HOW TO REST IN YHWH’S ARMS OF MERCY AND GRACE, IN ALL TIMES

WE NEED TO LEARN HOW TO REST IN YHWH’S ARMS OF MERCY AND GRACE, IN ALL TIMES. NO MATTER WHAT IS GOING ON AROUND US, NOR WHAT IS BEING SAID ABOUT US. OUR ALLEGIANCE IS ALWAYS TO THE LORD; RESTING IN HIS ARMS GIVES US THE STRENGTH TO CARRY ON.

Exodus 33:14 – And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest. Matthew 11:29 – Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

Rest is a state in which all of us (at one time or another) need to put forth the effort and find the time to surrender to. We must learn to rest in our LORD, YHWH’s arms of mercy and grace, so that we will continue to find the strength and courage to fight the battles that be and win the war for eternity. And all the while you cultivate this habit of great reward (spiritually, mentally, and physically) you will be able to help others to do it also. Because when we get in sync with one another (on the good or bad) we can work as a well-oiled machine, not missing a beat. And most of us just need to wait patiently and rest in the LORD. We need to put our spirits, mind, and body in the care of Christ, our Lord and Saviour, so that He can help us fill in the blanks of our life without worry, stress, or fear. And while we wait, leave the concern for others to our LORD, God, and our Lord, Jesus. (Psalms 37:7 – Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass).

Rest is freedom from work, toil, strain, worry, fear, or activity of any kind. It can be spiritual, mental, or physical; it is the cessation (to stop, end, bring to halt) of motion or action. It applies to anybody or being, for that matter; requiring them to rest from labor, rest from mental exertion or to rest from overexerting your body, wearing it down. Spiritual – we rest from the mochary of the Spirit’s truth which has been taken (spirituality) far beyond what God intended it to be to make it accommodating for selfish reason. Mental – we rest from the disturbing, agitating thoughts that binds us and leads us to sinful acts and speech. And physical – we rest from misusing our bodies for fleshly works both inside and out, knowing it is the temple of God; needed to house His spirit, our guide. You are at rest when you cease all the unnecessary movement, which for a great majority of us, find it hard to do. We continue the movement of works of the flesh, unproductive for the Kingdom of God and have no true lasting benefits for yourself. It is a good analogy for you and me to compare our lives to the sea, which is never at rest; we are up, down, in, out, and sideways, on the outside as well as on the inside, never at rest. But God, in His infinite wisdom, wants us to be at rest in His Son our Saviour, Jesus Christ, Who is always at rest.(Psalms 127:2 – It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep).

As we rest in the calm times of our life, we should also, (because of the fact that God got it all under control), know, without a doubt that we can rest in the storms of our life. But you might figure that if you hand it over to anyone else, God included, you might lose control and whatever the case may be also. But understand this, you are not really in control. God gives us the opportunity to the righteous thing in our life by giving us the illusion that we are in control. This is given for us to step out and make sound decisions by ourselves; not decisions that we are afraid to let go of the outcome (good, bad, or indifference). It is very important to the art of God’s rest to know that it is not essentially physical at all; it includes the total being of you. Firmly put, you, me, people around the world need to stop and rest; even God rest. (Genesis 2:2-3 2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. 3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made). It is something that we, as individuals, must do for ourselves (short of YHWH, God sitting, or laying you down) and Yashuah, Jesus will be nearer, life will become dearer, and revelations will become clearer.

So, when life begins to get the best of you, it is time to lay it all aside, go into your mind’s closet (guided by the Holy Spirit) and think about what you have been thinking about and doing, while going through. Reflect on the decisions that could have brought you to this point and the thoughts and decisions that are keeping you in a state of unrest. Now is the time to bundle all your messes, uncertainties, ill-reputes, burdens, and worries to YHWH, God, in Yashuah, Jesus’ name. Take all your burdens and give it to the Father, He will give you the rest you require, at the beginning, in the middle, and at the end. (Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Psalm 62:1 Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. Psalm 4:8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety).

Certainly, as we rest in God and trust in His promises, we are relieved of anger, anxiousness, nervousness, tenseness, and other physical problems and mental problems. These problems and conditions, controlling our lives, prevent us from being patient and wait on the LORD, so that He will put us down, ever so gently and set us in a position for His use and give us His peace to rest in; knowing that we have obtained and can remain in the safety of His rest (LOVE). (Psalm 55:22 (Amplified) “CAST YOUR BURDEN ON THE LORD (releasing the weight of it) and He will sustain you. HE WILL NEVER ALLOW THE (CONSISTENTLY) RIGHTEOUS TO BE MOVED (made to slip, fall, or fail). 1 Peter 5:7 (Amplified) “CASTING THE WHOLE OF YOUR CARE (ALL YOUR ANXIETIES, all your worries, all your concerns, ONCE AND FOR ALL) on Him, for He cares for you, affectionately and cares about you watchfully.”). GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR

A RIGHTEOUS MAN, WITH GODLY WISDOM, EXALTS A NATION, WHEREAS A FOOLISH MAN, WITH WORLDLY KNOWLEDGE, TEARS IT DOWN

A RIGHTEOUS MAN, WITH GODLY WISDOM, WILL BRING A NATION UP TO A HIGHER LEVEL IN GOD, WHEREAS A FOOLISH, SELFISH, SLOTHFUL MAN TEARS IT DOWN WITH WORLDLY KNOWLEDGE

Proverbs 14:33-35 33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known. 34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. 35 The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

Are you the type of person who attempts to exalt others, everywhere you go; setting standards for his people, through godly example? Your goal, when the opportunity rise is to bring them up higher in the goodness of God’s Word, Will, Way with sound doctrine, according to God’s wisdom. (Colossians 4:5-6 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone). Or are you the type of person who brings corruption, carnage, and chaos; refusing to use wisdom as a catalyst for knowledge gained, showing a lack of effort or care about the future of self or those around you? (Proverbs 18:2 Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions).

We must understand that wisdom, God’s Wisdom, is the true champion in our search for completeness, in His plan for our life. It is the ability to discern or judge and use wisely what is true, right, or lasting. In our world today wisdom has been all but forgotten when making decisions and determination when it comes to living. We need to pray for much wisdom because we have gotten off the love, kindness, patience, and gentle tract requiring our ability to use wisdom in all we do. And we have gotten on the must gain as much knowledge as possible (especially worldly knowledge), yet we do not know how to use it (wisdom). Wisdom should not be confused with knowledge, but most people do. You can have a great amount of knowledge yet if you do not have the wisdom to decern and understand, in a righteous way, it is just that knowledge; where will excessive knowledge lead you if you are not wise in how to use it. So, don’t confuse wisdom with knowledge but know that it is the righteous capacity to make appropriate use of it. (Proverbs 15:33 Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 2:6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Matthew 7:24 Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. James 3:17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere).

Let’s take a look at a man who did not ask God for silver nor gold, land, a big house, all the riches and wealth he could think of (as most would do) but he asked for wisdom, knowledge, and the understanding of it all; how to rule, be fair and just, and all the other attributes of a righteous king. The fact that Solomon asked God to give him (not just knowledge) but wisdom, (the insight on how to apply the knowledge effectively), God granted him things like riches, wealth, and honor; his priority was in the right place, his heart. (1 Kings 3:8-14 8 And thy servant is in the midst of thy people which thou hast chosen, a great people, that cannot be numbered nor counted for multitude. 9 Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? 10 And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. 11 And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; 12 Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee. 13 And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days. 14 And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days).

In these simple verses, you can see how a God’s rule and standard have been established for our lives. It is comprised of two alternatives; to receive wisdom; to gain knowledge in order to walk circumspectly in His Word. There is no area of compromise or possible agreement between these two extreme positions; you first need to obtain wisdom to be able to execute the knowledge you have gained in a righteous way. Because the common denominator between the two is understanding. There are two reasons or motives that urges, moves, or impels the mind to act or decide, each with its own effect; wisdom, to discern or judge and use wisely what is true, right, or lasting; knowledge, information gained through experience, reasoning, or acquaintance. Knowledge can and in this world today, often does, exist without wisdom; you can be knowledgeable without being wise. But true wisdom cannot exist without knowledge; you must be knowledgeable of the subject you put your effort into, to discern, judge, and use it wisely. A very good example of this is “knowledge is knowing how to use a gun; wisdom is knowing when to use it and when to keep it holstered.”

A righteous (one of the chief attributes of God) man can exalt a nation and rise to a higher rank or power, in God’s plan, with Godly wisdom, whereas a foolish man will tear it down and destroy it with worldly knowledge. So, therefore, we must gain wisdom, from the All-wise God and as we receive knowledge, we will be able to understand it and do the righteous thing with it. (Leviticus 19:36 Just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin, shall ye have: I am the Lord your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt. Deuteronomy 25:1 If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that the judges may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked. Psalm 1:6 For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. Proverbs 8:20 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment). GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

ANGER AND ITS ILLEGITIMATE COUSIN, RESENTMENT

ANGER AND ITS ILLEGITIMATE COUSIN, RESENTMENT, ARE USELESS AND THEY HAVE NO VALUE

We looked at anger in the previous post now let us look at one of its cousins, resentment. One, that most carry around like a badge of honor. Although illegitimate, it can wreak havoc if left un-dealt with. “You cannot have a heavenly mind and show such a high degree of resentment.”

RESENTMENT – The excitement of passion which proceeds from a sense of wrong offered to ourselves, or to those who are connected with us; anger. This word usually expresses less excitement than anger, though it is often synonymous with it. It expresses much less than wrath, exasperation, and indignation. In this use, resentment is not the sense or perception of injury, but the excitement which is the effect of it.

Resentment can and often does lead to anger, especially when we focus on the wrong long enough. It is the illegitimate (without a formal reasoning behind it), immoral, and least justified form of anger: it is usually directed at something someone did, or said such your spouse, child, a parent, or even God. Resentment is all about emotion, and for those who harbor it, there is no strength or value to be gained, just on-going anger. And we know that what you do to others will come back to you. This is why we give our anger, resentment, and all other negative emotions, to God, in Jesus’ name. (Romans 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord).

Resentment can be set in motion by sitting around thinking that you have received unfair treatment by another person. Or it could stem from an injustice, the butt of a joke or an insult. Either way, resentment originates from a love of the world and worldly things and a lack of faith in God and His plan. It is one thing to recognize unfair treatment, and even to do something about it, according to God’s way, but it is not helpful to wallow in feelings of self-righteous anger; holding a pointless and exhausting grudge. Let us be reminded that God allows us to experience consequences when we hold grudges. (James 5:9 Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door). (Leviticus 19:18 – Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD).

When the one you are angry with comes in your presence or you in theirs, don’t fight with them. Think of what Jesus would do. Then reach down in your righteous reserve and calmly and lovingly try and talk to them. This will help calm them and you down and help their anger dissipate. Because when we have allowed resentment to set in, due to our anger, and we don’t get it under control, we may do or say something we might regret later or act in a way that could hurt those around us. Don’t act based on your negative emotion (how you feel) but wait until you have had to calm down, and the anger vanishes before deciding regarding something or acting against something. We must not forget that anger is a normal response to some situations, but it’s how you deal with it that makes it either a sin or a steppingstone to righteousness. (Philippians 2:14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings:)

When a person becomes angry, doesn’t control it, and allows resentment to fill their heart, they tend to push those around them away, especially ones who are closest to them. It is for everyone’s benefit that when you are confronted with a situation that makes you angry, remain calm and talk things out rather than engage in a fight with the other person. Because the continual pushing away will lead to one being alone; therefore utter loneliness. (Ephesians 4:26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:)

Be very careful who you keep company with. Because when we permit others who can’t control their anger and easily become resentful, to come into our space, we can pick up some of their habits, including their negative ways of handling situations. You can tell a lot about a person depending on the friends they have. (Show Me Your Friends – I’ll Show You Your Character – Proverbs 13:20. Proverbs 13:20 He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will suffer harm).

Sometimes it is hard to stay away (especially if they are in the same household as you) from people who choose to fight over everything; this way of acting goes against God’s Word, Will, and Way; His wishes. We must understand this, our powers (given by God, through Jesus) are only as great according to how we control our emotions, have patience, and not allow anger and resentment take over.

It will be a glorious day when all the world chooses to do good, rather than acting on negative resentful emotions. He wants you to come to Him with the issues that lead to problems, leaving your anger outside. In order for this to happen (it really can) we must keep our faith in God and trust that He will guide us in dealing with the troubles, trials, situations, and circumstances, we face daily. And using the strength He gives us, try to react without anger: an angry person is prone to doing that which goes against God’s word. And Anger begets more anger around it; kindness can conjure more kindness. (1 Timothy 2:8 I will therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.) (Proverbs 12:16 A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame).

Only foolish resentful people give their anger and rage permission to take over, unlike wise ones who know how to keep their anger in check. And our God, Who has it all in His capable hand, grants glory to those who recognize their anger and control it. ANGER AND ITS COUSIN, RESENTMENT, ARE USELESS AND THEY HAVE NO VALUE! GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

ANGER IS USELESS AND HAS NO VALUE

Ephesians 4:31 – Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice.

There are a lot of reasons for you and me to feel angry about what troubles, trials, situations, or circumstances, in life, have decided we need to deal with (mature in the LORD?). These reasons could include fighting with our spouse, dealing with a wayward child, losing our job, the lists can, and often do go on and on. Some are legitimate, in nature, but have no cause for us to cling to anger. God say we can get angry, but we are not to sin while we are angry (Ephesians 4:26-27 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 27 Neither give place to the devil). This is a very important scripture, pertaining to getting angry, so it will be repeated. And those who profess to be religious, may even hold on to some resentment towards God’s plan for you, which maybe hasn’t aligned with your own plan. But letting anger consume your thoughts and actions will only lead you down a sinful path with consequences. No one said letting go of anger and forgiving someone you feel has wronged you is easy. Because at one time or another and in different circumstances and situations (which depends on the person) everyone feels and allow anger, rage, and malice to creep or explode in. But God continuously, in all His truth and honesty, try and persuade us to set anger aside and pick up love; reminding all of us of the importance of choosing love, faith, and forgiveness over the scourge (thing that causes great trouble or suffering) of anger and revenge. (Psalm 44:21 Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart).

We must understand that anger (and feeding it in any form) has no value in today’s society or any other time for that matter. It is the driving force of all hatred and evil doings. It is the quickness to become angry; taking offence at every little thing that is said or done to you, that causes unnecessary death and destruction: we react, (in most cases), in a violent and volatile manner (which is usually unprovoked and totally against God’s Word (Jesus), will, and way). It is amazing that some of us can’t wait to get up and go out each day (after being blessed, by God’s grace to see another day) with a pre-recorded wakening thought of how, when, where, and why we are going to be angry and upset and take it out on someone else. And even though there have not been any legitimate reasons given nor premises established for our getting angry, we find a way to make one appear; taking our anger out on anyone who cross our path (God, men, women, and children); when awaken, our anger has no boundaries, it has no respect of person; it shakes the foundation of goodness; it has no value. (Ecclesiastes 7:9 Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools).

Sometimes, do you find yourself getting angry at God when things, you set in motion, don’t go your way? Well, let me give you some sound advice, curb it quickly! There is no earthly nor heavenly benefit in it. God knows all of us, as individuals, through and through. He sees all we do; hear all we say; know all we think; there is no righteous nor sinful act we commit that Go does not know about before we act it. So, when we do dumb stuff and then get angry with God, the Father and creator of all, because it doesn’t work out, it is a true waste of time and effort and utterly has no value. It is more than useless. Instead of getting angry and distance we should become more loving and closer. Because God is our source of all good and righteousness and since He is “The” source He has given us a Guide of Love, Truth, Value, and Life; One, that if read, will help to combat anger when it raises its ugly head.

Within the words of these scriptures, as you study, you will find that when you open your mind and heart, a calm peaceful understanding will be created knowing that YAH, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit move in the direction of their mind, not ours; Their way transform anger into love.

They (the Trinity) come when we need them, but not necessarily get rid of or reward when we call; yet they are always on time with whatever reaction and action to our wants and needs. During this time, you must learn to wait in godlike anticipation with a hope of something good is going to happen to you today and every day. Anger will cause you to run away from the LORD. But instead of running away from Him in anger (because of our sinful ways), we should run toward Him in faith to ask for forgiveness and direction. In lieu of staying on the righteous path, man holds the pursuit of truth in contempt by choosing to make his own path; when it fails to go as “he” plan, he gets angry with the LORD and blame Him for his misfortunes. (Proverbs 19:3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the Lord).

Take a look at the children of Israel (God’s children), wandering about in the wilderness, with a messed-up attitude toward Him (as we have today). “They grumble against Me, He said.” (Numbers 14:27How long shall I bear with this evil congregation, which murmur against me? I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel, which they murmur against me). They are the ones who chose not to have faith and follow the prompting of God; they (as we are doing today) are the ones who became angry with God’s plan for them after “they” strayed through rebellious acts; threatening to kill, making, and worshipping an idol. Sounds familiar?

Our getting angry (due to our ignorance) and attempting to quarrel with God and our family, friends, and enemies is something we do to try and get God and others to see it our way whether right or wrong. It (anger) becomes the driving force in getting things done the way one would have it done; thinking that if they yell, curse, and criticize, loud enough, it will be to their advantage and cause the change (they are looking for) to come. When all else seems to fail, it becomes the underlying push and attempt, for support from God or our fellow man (in all arenas of our life), to recognize our idea, argument, or process as the true foundation, for being right.

With this understanding of why there are people who get all bent out of shape and blow up over the least little thing we see that anger, for some, is used as the justification for or reasoning behind something in which they want to justify but have a hard time expressing it in a sane and calm manner. So, it becomes the baseline (a line serving as a basis) to display a human emotion (anger) which has been embedded in us, down through the years causing all sorts of ungodly acts; the first act of murder was out of anger. (Genesis 4: 3 In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. 4 And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering, 5 but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favor. So, Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast. 6 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? 7 If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.” 8 Now Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let’s go out to the field.” While they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him). GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

SUPPORTING SCRIPTURES ON THE TRUTH THAT ANGER HAS NO VALUE

Psalm 37:8 “Don’t give in to worry or anger; it only leads to trouble.”

Ecclesiastes 7:9 “Keep your temper under control; it is foolish to harbor a grudge.”

Proverbs 15:1 “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”

Ephesians 4:26 “If you become angry, do not let your anger lead you into sin, and do not stay angry all day.”

Proverbs 14:17 “People with a hot temper do foolish things; wiser people remain calm.”

Ephesians 4:31 “Get rid of all bitterness, passion, and anger. No more shouting or insults, no more hateful feelings of any sort.”

2 Timothy 2:23-25 “But keep away from foolish and ignorant arguments; you know that they end up in quarrels. As the Lord’s servant, you must not quarrel. You must be kind toward all, a good and patient teacher, who is gentle as you correct your opponents, for it may be that God will give them the opportunity to repent and come to know the truth.”

Proverbs 14:29 “Those who control their anger have great understanding; those with a hasty temper will make mistakes.”

Romans 12:21 “Don’t let evil get the best of you, but conquer evil by doing good.”

James 1:19-20 “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” 20“Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.”

Proverbs 22:24 “Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered.”

Proverbs 19:11 “Insightful people restrain their anger; their glory is to ignore an offense.”

Proverbs 15:18 “Hotheads stir up conflict, but patient people calm down strife.”

Colossians 3:8 “But now set aside these things, such as anger, rage, malice, slander, and obscene language.”

TO HAVE FAITH VERSUS FEAR

ARE YOU SERVING IN FAITH, GETTING ALL THAT GOD INTEND FOR YOU THROUGH CORRECTLY AND RIGHTEOUSLY SERVING HIM OR ARE YOU SUBMITTING TO THE WAYS OF THIS WORLD WHILE SINKING IN FEAR?

When we put our faith in God it becomes our freedom from fear; we must continue to seek it. For we did not receive a spirit from Him that makes us a slave to fear, again. But have been given an opened invitation, as His sons and daughters, by God, to address Him with such intimacy as Abba (Papa or Daddy). This is the ultimate faith; the possibility of undreamed-of, unheard-of intimacy with God; but through unfailing faith it is allowed. (Romans 8:15-17- 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together).

Let’s talk a little bit about the fear of God, Reverential Fear. Reverential fear is respect of God’s power and authority, not because He gets angry with us, and can wipe us out with His thought, but because we desire to please Him. (Habakkuk 3:2 Lord, I have heard the report about You and I fear. O Lord, revive Your work in the midst of the years, In the midst of the years make it known; In wrath remember mercy). We look at it as an ongoing show of respect for our God and His powers that be, and an anchor which keeps us moving steadily toward our righteous goals on earth and eternity. Now, coming to Him in a fear, other than the reverential fear, is not what He wants from us. He wants us to understand that His anger toward us does not last long but the fear it produces and our feelings from it is to encourage our righteous walk with Him. We must have genuine respect (referential fear) for Him at all times but never allow the fear of man to entertain us more than the time it takes to recognize it and hand it off to GOD. Yet, if you find that you do fear man more than God, and you are having a problem with passing it to God, in Jesus’ name, you had better do some serious studying on who should be feared the most and how each fear (of God or man) affects your path to your salvation.

Briefly, I will give you some information on both, but it is up to you to know the difference. The fear of God is good. It is our strength, our source of seeking and gaining understanding. (Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?) But the fear of man is not good because you are putting man’s power (which God gives) before YHWH, God and Christ our Lord and Saviour. Reverential fear is respect of God’s power and authority, not because He gets angry with us, and can wipe us out with His thought, but because we desire to please Him. We look at it as an ongoing show of respect for our God and His powers that be, and an anchor which keeps us moving steadily toward our righteous goals on earth and eternity.

Fear can also be seen as a time to strengthen our faith. So, when you become anxious about something, stop, think about what is consuming your thoughts. Then let go of it, give it to God so that He will help you to engage your faith in the mix. Please don’t you try to stand in the balance between you and fear with the Holy Spirit to clothe you with armour. And even though you are in a battle (a low point in your life), surrounded by uncertainties, He will lay you down in green pastures. And as the source of all things good, God, like a green pasture, provides us with everything we need to deter fear; a green pasture that will provide plenty of provision, courage, strength, confidence, and boldness. And then he will give us such an overwhelming sense of safety and security when we are in His will, that we have no choice but to forget our fears and lie down; we may not understand it but sometimes God really does make us lie down for our own sake. While in this position, He gives you the ability to admire and appreciate that which can be (looking through God’s eyes) seen as beautiful; you are rational, aware, and ready to confront and experience the onset of your enemies; He will lead you beside still waters; granting you peace and the ability to remain calm. (Psalm 23:1-6 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever).

Faith says I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me. It doesn’t mean we won’t feel fear but when it comes if we face it with faith in God, we will be strengthened to overcome it. (Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me). Whereas giving in to fear brings about traps, in our life, for catching us, unsuspectedly which causes us to say, I can’t do anything because I am afraid to upset the expectations of man, who says I can’t. But when we trust God, in Jesus’ name and put our faith in Him we will be guarded from the effects of fear. (Proverbs 29:25 25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe).

When we believe God, the “righteousness of Christ assigned to us as believers and treated as if Christ’s righteousness was ours through faith, we are capable of doing all that we need to do to maintain our course, steady in Christ. When we serve, honor, trust, believe, and hope in God, in Jesus’ name, we capture the qualifications of being able to achieve our goals. We see times of fear and uncertainty as opportunities to strengthen our faith; in these times it reveals our actual reliance on God for all things (or lack thereof). The fear that would have crippled you is replaced by faith (FAITH IS THAT WHICH IS HOPED FOR BUT HAS NOT BEEN SEEN OR OBTAINED), IT IS THE UNWAVERABLE TRUST PLACED IN God, in the name of Jesus which helps you stand tall and walk briskly toward your goal and vision. And do not fear the unknown because that which God has for you is held in His hands. Man may be able to manipulate the material things (for a while, until God gets tired of him and set him down), but the spiritual things are of God and He only, can make that which man think is impossible, possible. (Hebrew 11:1-3 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear).

Scripture tells us to only fear God, for His judgment will always be righteous and true. We are not to fear the forces and powers of this world. But we are to be extremely afraid of the possibility of our death and separation from God that results from sin unrepented. Your goals and visions are to be held up, in praises to God, in Jesus’ name and used as elements of your life’s compass when we choose to serve Him. And, if they are ones that, out of a reverential fear, honor God and give Him the glory, He will allow them to materialize. All righteous inspirations are authored by our LORD, executed by our Christ, and guided by the Holy Spirit, to put a spark in the flame on the path of your life; He will never steer you wrong. This is monumental when it comes to who you have faith, trust, and believe in. So, when your dream come to you and you realize it is from God, or that He approves, have faith that it is going to come to pass and go for it in Jesus’ name. Even though you do not understand the logistics of God’s Love (through Jesus) and cannot see how it will happen, maintain a burning faith, stay steady on the path of righteousness and God, through Jesus will make it come true. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works).

Let us never forget that being anchored to the shore of God’s love, in extreme faith and reverential fear, you will not sink, but it will cause your faith to increase and the fear, you have of man, to decrease. And please, please, please, do not allow the nay sayers, talk you out of getting the best of life, (the life Yashuah, Jesus, has ensample Himself to be for you and me), by causing you to fear and returning to doubting the dream, goal, or vision God put in your heart: it’s yours so take care not to give it away or let it die because of what others say. Have faith that God’s Word, Jesus, is true and He will help you through. (Psalm 118:6 – The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?)

So, have, release, and serve in faith versus submitting and sinking in fear. When you do this fear has to flee.

1 Timothy 1:17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen

ADDITIONAL SCRIPTURES ON FAITH AND FEAR

Isaiah 41:10 – Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

2 Timothy 1:7 – For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

Psalm 56:3-4 – When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?

Philippians 4:6 – Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Deuteronomy 31:6 – Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”

Psalm 27:1 – Of David. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Romans 8:15 – For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

John 14:27 – Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

Psalm 23:4 – Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Romans 8:38-39 – For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 Peter 5:6-7 – Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

Philippians 4:6-7 – Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

1 John 4:18 – There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.

Psalm 34:4 – I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.

BE TRUE TO YOURSELF, AS OUR GOD IS TRUE TO US

BE TRUE TO YOURSELF, AS OUR GOD IS TRUE TO US, AND YOU WILL SEE THE LIGHT (JESUS), SHINING IN THE DARKNESS, ON YOUR RIGHTEOUS PATH (WHOSOEVER WILL, WILL SEE AND COME)

The path to our righteousness is paved with the truth of God’s love, in Jesus’ name. It cannot be replaced with any man-made material. And as you become a serious child of God, through Jesus, you will find that following love, truth, is the one and only, (the final), application, (which, no matter how hard man tries), will not be permanently moved, distorted, destroyed nor its reality denied. But we must seek, continuously, to be true to YHWH, God, first, yourself, and then, without a doubt, you will develop the capability of being true to others. So, know this, before we can sincerely be true to ourselves, we must know the True God; not people, not images and idols, not worldly proclaimed gods, but the One and Only True God.

Getting off of the path of truth can and in most cases is dangerous to our Truth. It happens when we are more concern with how we are seen by others rather than God. It is truly a tragedy to know that most try and keep up with the ways of the world, rather than the Word of God. Many find that trying to keep up with the Joneses (yester year saying) can cause so many problems (within yourself, for those you love, and others) because we are not being true to self. Therefore, when you are not true to self you cannot see your reasoning for applying yourself to the world’s way or the destruction it brings; causing conflicts and troubles along the way. We may smooth it over with quick fixes but solving whatever problems we encounter cannot commence. Which is simply because we refuse to confront and be true to self, allowing others to think, speak, and walk all over us. They dictate our path, without any degree of surety and security as to which way it will end; but God does, and we must recognize and own it in order for it to be dealt with in the righteous way; God’s way.

The types of problems that play a major part in affecting your ability to be yourself, in today’s society, are that of manipulators, narcissists, greed, hate; the absence of Light, among the overwhelming presence of darkness. The appearance of prosperity and happiness has become an invitation for us to be included. After looking at what we think is genuine and true (it is not) ways of achieving our goals, realizing our dreams, and establishing ourselves among the elite, we decide to do what it takes, on the outside) and allow my inside to be destroyed; going against God’s grain for our life, one of blessings and abundance; spiritually and naturally.

When you turn toward our Father and present yourself willingly and humbly to Him (changing only that which He see needs changing for your good and not for man’s desires) you can take your truth to God’s bank, the bank of love where all His goodness resides and all our goodness (as we are true to self) is deposited. And then, since you have maintained the role of being who God made you to be, (not facsimile of others) God, in Jesus’ name, wants you to look forward with great expectation, to accumulating an outpouring of interest on your deposit.

The tides, of wrestling with your true identity, will turn when we began to obey God in Jesus’ name, at all times. This bona fide way of our service to God, as our Lord and Saviour served His Father) gives us a plain and simple plan, directions included, for whatever we need, to keeps us from being and acting as the world act; keep us from becoming prey of the worlds system; being dictated as to how we should act, perform, and accept whatever is decided and offered for and to us.

It is not a bad thing when in the presence of those we want to impress that we shine a little brighter, as long as it is you, (who is allowing the glory of God to come through) the original masterpiece whom God created and not some phony who was created through assimilation of the world’s expectations. As the sons and daughters of God we are to be the example as Jesus is to us; a light shining in the darkness so that those who will, will come. For us to be a light, we must stop all the murmuring, and fighting, among ourselves and with others, so that we are found without guilt, blame, or shame in this world but a beacon of hope in Jesus’ name. It is time for us to be true to God, with a love unconditional, ourselves, and others so that we can bring out the person we were meant to be; serving YHWH, God, in Yashuah, Jesus’ name, in all His glory; with all our heart, mind, body, and soul.

Entertaining and taking part in the extra sinful acts, (those introduced to us by others) which we commit, has caused us to deviate from God’s Word, His Way, and His Will. It has become something that is bent, twisted, and deformed, without true purpose or beneficial to God, self, nor others; and our lights have been dimmed or gone completely out. And if we are not careful (steady looking up and calling on Jesus) we will be caught in the confusion of the enemy, who has set this world on a course of action that goes totally against the morally correct behavior or thinking. But we, as the children of God, are to walk in our individual path (one set aside just for you and me but together make a better world) that has been set by our God, through our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, which is the path of TRUTH AND UPRIGHTNESS. It is the choice, which all must make, to pursue those things which the mind, after careful consideration, examination, and attention, clearly recognizes to be fit and good (fruit of the spirit). And then deliberately avoid using and abstain from those that are evil, especially deceit, guile, and hypocrisy (fruit of the flesh).

So, in our effort to maneuver through this world, our only hope is in Christ. In this miscalculating world where everything of God, which is good and where we get our true self and revelation, has been taken out of context, or removed and made to suit the need and greed of those who won’t (come to Christ. But we, as the children of our Holy Father, must maintain the course (in Jesus) of being oneself and not become subservient to those whose minds and hearts have been directed away from what is right and good.

There are those, we know, who are not easily subdued, remedied, or removed but are constantly persisting in an error or fault that they have initiated themselves; executing their wrongly self-willed and stubborn ways of affliction on a complacent yet hungry world. You may ask What this has to do with tea in China; being true to self? People who are easily influenced can become easily influenced by those who are not of God (taking away their ability to be their true self). This type of confusion, if not subdued, leads to compromise, for the enemy, in every area of your lives. Therefore, truly, as His saints, we are inspired by the Word, to see through this (with the eyes of Jesus) misinformation. And we must conclude that it doesn’t matter what comes before us, while being and standing in truth (creating battles of the mind and flesh), YHWH God, will place Himself before us. He will cause His Light to permeate through us, so we can be aware of the lies that surround us daily and cause ours to shine to others. And in His time, will go before us and correct or destroy that which is limiting our ability to live, walk, and breathe as the true person God intended us to be; not as others see and want us to be.

We are all, destined for the end of our earthly journey. Will it be shrouded in the truth of God’s love or the

So, stick to God’s plan for your life because He, Jesus is the only true way of getting to the Father and be true to yourself, as God is true and faithful to us all. (John 14:6 – Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me). GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

SCRIPTURES, ON TRUTH, TO PONDER:

Philippians 2:14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: 15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; 16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

Isaiah 27:1 In that day the Lord with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish leviathan the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea.

Isaiah 45:2 I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron:

2 Timothy Chapter 3:16-17 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

John 8:32 – And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

John 16:13 – Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

John 17:17 – Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

Psalms 145:18 – The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.

Proverbs 12:22 – Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

1 Corinthians 13:4-6 – 4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;

Ephesians 6:14 – Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

Psalms 119:127 – Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

2 Timothy 2:15 – Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

John 4:24 – God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

John 18:37-38 37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. 38 Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all.

1 John 3:18 – My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

Proverbs 16:13 – Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

Daniel 6:26-27 I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end. 27 He delivereth and rescueth, and he worketh signs and wonders in heaven and in earth, who hath delivered Daniel from the power of the lions.