If we do not forgive, YAH (GOD) will not forgive us.

Once we have learned the art of forgiving, we will be forgiven and our life will take on a whole new meaning; the direction will be clear. And you will not wonder why things are or are not happening for you. To Forgive is not just a verb used to describe a certain action toward one another. It is a solid command of Yashuah that leads to a life changing experience. Once you learn to forgive, healing and acceptance come in to view, along with all other fruit of the Spirit. (Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Matthew 6:14 “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” ”Mark 11:25 “And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins).”

To forgive is not an act or feeling that negates (nullify; make ineffective; overlook or cancel out), the presence or absence of past or present wrongs but the ability to get beyond the hurt and pain caused by them; not necessarily forgetting the pain, (everyone of us will be held accountable for all our actions) yet embracing the person who sinned against you. We are not expected to like the sin, but we are expected to love the person, (as YHWH loves us), without reservation nor cessation.  In the LORD’s prayer, Yashuah teaches us to ask for forgiveness of our trespasses as we forgive those who have sinned against us. Further, included in the petition for forgiveness, is asking YAH, through Yashuah, to help us not to give in to the desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise. (Matthew 6:12-14 12 And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen). Those who have wronged us should be forgiven, as GOD forgives us. If we cannot forgive, then YAH, will not forgive us. We may not like it but GOD, through Jesus, did not say you had to like it, He said you must do it. Not for the person, but for your sake, (to be made righteous in His sight), so that you may receive all the guidance and blessings in store for you. (Matthew 6:14-15 14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins). FORGIVE. GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NOT FEAR.

PRAYER: HAVE A LITTLE TALK WITH JESUS

Prayers can be likened to wings on which our conversation with YHWH travels: how believers of God talk to him, how they make their praise and requests known. They are the heartfelt words and emotions, spoken to GOD, from our souls, which moves our faith that stir us into action, and proves our worth: they set us up for a well-rounded relationship with YHWH, through Yashuah or Lord and Saviour. (John 15:7-8 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples). It is God’s will to seek Him and pray to Him for all our needs and wants. It should always be our first line of defense for answers we are seeking or attacks that come us on us; in, on and for any situation, trial, trouble, or tribulation, we find ourselves in, we should pray. We are to go to YHWH through Yashuah, (Jesus), and ask Him for directions and solutions: this glorifies YAH and strengthen us, as His children, in His Word, will and our walk. (33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof). Then, do not get anxious but wait on the answer.  It may take more time than we would like but wait on the Lord and in this time of waiting He will also renew our strength so that we are able to endure the wait. Because during this time of prayer and waiting there will be many things that come against us, especially our minds, but we are to remain steadfast and faithful because our changes, needed to step into our next level, (of our relationship with Yashuah (Jesus), will come.  It is not a good decision to pray, wait five minutes (unless GOD speak to you in that short a period), and then get up and respond to your own head knowledge (decision). (Philippians 4:6-7 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus). If we wait on the LORD, He will renew (to make like new: restore to freshness, vigor, or perfection spiritually, mentally, and physically; to cause us to do the righteous thing), our strength and we will soar through our problems on wings of eagles. Not saying you will not experience difficulties and challenges, but with the strength afforded us by our GOD, we can go through all things. Know this that when we pray to GOD and not to man, He hears and answers. (Isaiah 40:31 but they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary, and they shall walk and not faint). GODS OT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

TO FORGIVE IS A FORM OF GOD’S LOVE

We have seen what hate can do so now let us try love.  The love I am talking about is the Agape love, the unconditional, (need no reason to), love of GOD.  When Yashuah forgive our sins, He remembers them no more, removing them at a distance that cannot be imagine, overshadowing them with His powerful and unfailing love. (Psalms 103:12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us).  A love for us to mimic, that removes all hatred and hostility from one’s heart toward another, not excusing the act of sinning but having mercy on the sinner. When we forgive the person, then GOD will forgive us for the sins we commit. But if we hold a grudge and refuse to forgive, YHWH (GOD) will not forgive us when we sin. Which is more important, not to forgive and feel good in yourself or to forgive and know that the One who holds your life in His hand will forgive you? (Matthew 6:14-15 14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins). So, let us start a new chapter in the rest of our life; to practice the art of forgiving our brothers, sisters, and self so that Yashuah will take care of all of us; in His way, in His time. Because when we do that which is contrary and wrong to GOD and others, He will make it right.  Do not spend your days hating and worrying about what has been done but look toward Our Father (YHWH, GOD) who is in heaven, who have all control and have a laid-out plan for each of us: for each of us to prosper and enjoy life abundantly. But if we do not cut out the craziness and forgive, His plan for us will be destroyed by our own undesirable efforts. (Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future). Know that the Lord (Yashuah, Jesus) will supply all our needs when we come to Him correct; not prideful nor pretentious but with honesty and humility in our hearts; the Holy Spirit will guide us through our fertile and barren lands: FORGIVE! GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

WITHOUT THE LIGHT (JESUS). YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE DARKNESS

We can search the world over and over for prosperity, joy, and happiness yet come back as empty as when we first began.  After all our trying to fulfill the void that only GOD can fill, let us look to the one who has all answers. Yashuah has been here from the beginning and He will be here to the end. There is nothing done, seen, (out in the open), or unseen, (under the cover of the shadows of darkness), that was, is or will, take place, be made, or defined (given a clear and precise purpose: having a definite outline or specification), except by the WORD (Yashuah) of GOD. He is the substance of all things and wants us to receive His goodness, in every area of our lives. All things exist and are given life because of Him, the WORD: (which was spoken and life erupted). And with His life, that He imparts in all mankind, is the light that overcome the darkness of this world, all our imperfections, flaws, and weaknesses. GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR. 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:1-5

DO NOT MAKE PROMISES TO GOD OR YOUR FELLOW MAN THAT YOU CANNOT OR DO NOT PLAN TO KEEP: BUT WE CAN COME BACK FROM OUR TRANSGRESSIONS: OUR BARGAINING POWER IS YASHUAH THE MESSIAH, WHICH HE HAS ALREADY PAID THE PRICE.

Sometimes do you find yourself trying to bargain with YHWH, for the things He has already given us. “Lord, if you would just give me this, I will pray five times a day. Or Lord if you let me do that, I will go about servicing the poor, sick, elderly and shut-ins; I will go to church every Sunday, etc.” We spend our days thinking about and doing the wrong things because He has already given us, by way of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, all that we would ever require to obtain our needs and some desires. And when we bargain with GOD, we embrace an unnatural truth, that YHWH is not who He say He is and cannot do what He say He will do, but turn our back on His power that was, is and always will be. We only must walk according to His WORD (Yashuah) and do His will. When we study the Word, we acquire wisdom and knowledge and if we are serious about our relationship with YHWH, through Yashuah, we will become enriched with the seeds of understanding, necessary to find out our purpose, that selected (by GOD), for us and the duties needed to perform them (including our gifts and blessings), under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We do not need to try and make a deal with YHWH, but It is up to us to seek after the LORD and to go get all that Yashuah has promised through His death; in love and in truth: to commit ourselves to Him and receive what He has in His ample hands: our entire being. (Matthew 7:7-12 – 7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. 9 Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? 10 Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? 11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? 12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets).

Our pledges will not be without merit but have all the footprints of our Lord Jesus Christ.  And one thing for sure, YAH is not going to force us to do anything we do not want to do, but He gives us a choice as to rather we want to follow Him or Satan. (Proverbs 16:9 NIV – In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.) and (Galatian 5:13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another). There is no pressure with GOD, (even though His message of love, life, and laughter, prior to eternity, is the reality He wants for us. Whereas Satan’s plan for this life is lies, cheating, misery and being afraid; all prior to eternity with him. YHWH told us, through His Son, our Saviour, that He would give us life more abundant than we could imagine totally opposite of what the devil wants for us.  (John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly). And He will. But we are to walk, talk, act, and think a certain way (the way of love, truth, and righteousness), to receive it.  Let us understand this, nothing is free in life.  There is a price to pay for everything we do or receive.  One price is good, one is evil. If you want the good reward of GOD for studying His Word, walking in His way by doing and serving as His child, you will reap the goodness of His mercy, grace and glory that set you up for eternity in heaven: a price, but utterly worth paying. But if you want the evil, tainted, easily faded, cheap imitation of Satan (the world), you will reap the whirl wind. You may accomplish, all that your little heart desires through what you think as your own efforts and abilities. But remember nothing is free, so if GOD is not your source who is? Understand this, when we neglect to keep the promises made to GOD it only complicates the issue, causing us, like the children of Israel, to go around that same old mountain (problem, concern, or situation), again and again until we get it right. And when we publicly profess to know and love the LORD but privately denounces everything He stands for, in our thoughts and actions, this is like putting the LIGHT Jesus), under a cover where no one relates you with Him: eventually He will shine through.  (Matthew 5:14-16 -14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. For there is nothing we try and hide that will not be made visible; nothing is secret except to come to light. But still there are those who try. And they are the ones whose efforts are found to be in vain; all have been lost because they relied on their own abilities, (never prayed (unless in trouble), and that they would go through life surrounded by people of the same character and like nature; never really experiencing an alternative way, YASHUAH, JESUS. Their way of living was the way to see them through, trying to strike a bargain with YAH, the devil or whoever. But as fast as (Gods timetable not ours), they got it (even though by the world’s timetable, it is a lifetime), they lost it; paying the price to spend eternity in hell; is that a price worth paying. 

Now do not get it twisted. We all need money to pay for and acquire some of our necessities but even with this need, Yashuah said He would supply all our needs. (Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus). There is a different between needs and wants or must haves; and Yashuah knows all of them before we do. He also knows just how much to give us (those that He has called), so that we will not be destroyed by the very things we desire. He withholds that which will hurt and hinder us, from His will, back until we have matured enough to be good stewards over it. Once we have grown, according to His will, He will then release that portion of the blessing which we can handle. (1 Corinthian 10:13 There hath no temptation taken hold of you but such as is common to man. But God is faithful; He will not suffer you to be tempted beyond that which ye are able to bear, but with the temptation will also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it).

Now, the time where you feel anxious about nothing happening right or happening at all, is the time of patience and resting in His arms; continue to do the righteous thing when the wrong thing is happening, (this may be a test, or sharpening, or sloughing off unwanted or unneeded baggage; getting the spiritual, and natural man, prepared for what we are going to receive from GOD). (Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful and Galatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up).  

So, we must stop promising YAH and our fellow man, that we are going to do something for Him or them if they do, what we want them to do, for us and not do it, that is a sin. Do not be in such a hurry to obtain something, through ill-gotten gains, when you see something someone else with what you want but do not have the immediate funds for it. Pray, give it to YHWH and leave. YAH knows when and how to bless you with it, if it is what you can handle, and do not start promising YAH that you will do all these extraordinary things, knowing that you will not. Please do not get caught up in a lie, for your life, just because someone else is doing something contrary to the Word and have not gotten caught or convicted. Believe it or not everything that goes around, comes around. And every seed sown will be sown back to the sower. (Galatians 6:7-8 7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life).

So, saying all that to say this, we will either do what we say or not, letting our answer be yes or no; while sowing good fruit as we wait for YHWH, through Yashuah to work out our problems and supply our needs according to His riches. (Psalms 23:1 The Lord is my Shepard, I shall not want). AND PLEASE, LET US REST IN YAH’S WORD WHILE WAITING FOR OUR CHANGE TO COME; SPIRITUALLY AND NATURALLY. GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

WE ALL COULD US THE WISDOM OF GOD

There is nothing in this world, that should shake our faith in Christ. We must stand and hold firm to the power of God and not the wisdom of man: man’s wisdom is a false sense of love, joy, peace, and happiness. We may, now, be experiencing unrest and uncertainties but if we remain faithful to the One Who holds the power, we will see all the glorious, wonderful riches, YAH has prepared for those of us who loves Him; He promised us life abundant and He is true to His promise, but we must never forget nor let go. We have already received the spirit of God. It is living in us to show and guide us through our life and to allow the things that God, through the Holy Ghost, has given us at no charge, to flow freely through us, teaching us the spiritual things regarding our spiritual freedom. The Spirit knows all and search all the deeply embedded things that are within all of us, which pertains to the working of GOD. He keeps us from some of the errors of our ways and the sins of this world yet allows us to experience those that are going to be helpful. But the man who does not accept nor receive the things of the Spirit of GOD, thinks it is all made up and therefore, does not understand the spiritually judged (the discerning of the mature saint),nor the workings of man. Yashuah judges all but no man can judge Yashuah. So, the question becomes this “Who can utterly understand why, how, where and when does GOD, does the things He does, allows the things He allows and work in the way He does?” This we cannot understand because no man knows the mind of GOD. So, by faith we continue to walk in the wisdom of His love and the shadow of His mighty winds of protection and healing. And we will survive all the storms that are set before us and one day we will understand. GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

I Corinthians 2:4 – 16

4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: 5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. 6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. 16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ.

I ONCE WAS LOST BUT NOW I AM FOUND. I WAS BLIND BUT NOW I SEE. 

When we see the light and return what a joy it will be!

There are many of us who go through a period of our lives when we feel anxious and want to pull away from God. Simply because we do not think things are happening fast enough for us or He is not doing enough of what we want Him to do for us. So, we get into our own mind and make unreliable decisions, (that which we think we know is best for self); trying to take over our inheritance from YHWH and make our own version of it work to our good. Thus, we move away from YAH’s Word, Will and Way.  We began our own way of living. Lives that consist of ungodly living; spending our money and resources freely, recklessly, and wastefully extravagant, without thought for tomorrow. But deep down in our hearts we know that no matter how hard we try, when YAH has His mark on us, we cannot run from Him.  He allows us to go out, bump our head, run into walls and experience the bottom of the pit, for a while, then He gives you revelation: “I had it incredibly good when I was kept by my LORD. Now I am no better than the rest of the ungodly world.” For those who are called by His name, will hear His voice when He tells them to turn around, rededicate your life to Me and get back in My will, so you can understand My word and walk in My way.  Not only will your heart become overwhelmed with joy, to be back in the fold of the LORD but YHWH Himself, and all the angels in heaven will rejoice to know that one of His children has seen the Light (Yashuah) and found his way back home. So, understand this, no matter the sin or who is against you it nor they are not so great that YHWH (GOD), through Yashuah (Jesus) will not forgive you for it nor protect you from them. Nor do the ones who remain faithful question GOD’s decisions as to who He receive in His fold or not because not one of us possess His mind (Romans 11:34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor?)  GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

Luke 15:20

20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. 21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. 22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: 23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.25 “Now his older son was in the field. And as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and because he has received him safe and sound, your father has killed the fatted calf.’ 28 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him. 29 And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends: 30 But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf. 31 And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine. 32 It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

WHEN IT COMES TO GOING INTO LEADERSHIP ALL SHOULD CONSIDER THE QUALITIES AND CHARACTER OF A GOOD AND RIGHTEOUS LEADER

I chose this topic today because to a great degree, we have forgotten what to expect from a leader, (be it preacher, deacon, government officials, etc.), and we need to revisit the standards, qualities and characteristics that YHWH (GOD) set forth. Because all were and are not chosen to lead.

This is a reliable saying: Whoever direct his hopes or ambitions towards achieving the greater good of the whole is one of the best qualities a leader can possess. It takes a special person to be an overseer/leader of people, in any mass situation; those that go beyond themself and do the good and righteous thing for all, not just some: the desire for this type of position, should be shown by their fine personal qualities and high moral principles and ideals. The leader (overseer) should be at a higher level or layer, in their walk with God, (thinking, speaking, doing), than those he/she are leading; They should strive to be above disappointment or disapproval and maintain that level throughout their role in leadership, (They are human so YAH takes that imperfection into consideration). They remain loyal and steadfast to their significant other, spouse, country or whatever leadership role they have assumed; they show moderate or self-restraint at all time; possesses the ability to control oneself, particular one’s emotions and desires or the expression of them in their behavior, especially in difficult situations (urges to do the wrong thing when they think they have been wronged); are regarded by society to be good, proper, or correct; welcome others with open and honest arms; act as an enabler to others by way of instructing, coaching and educating them in a positive way; are not intoxicated on power, position or sprits of an unnatural source; are not and does not incite violence upon others, whether you agree or disagree; but approach all decisions, big and small, with a gentle and caring attitude; are able to settle dissensions without being argumentative or harmful; does not love money, (money is not the issue, it is the love of it that gets one in trouble); they must act in a manner worthy of full respect, not just from their household but also from the ones they are leading. This requires being able to manage their own families, children obeying and respecting, (starts at home: if your household does not respect and obey you, how do you expect those who see it, to respect you and how can you be expected to take care of the sheep (whether at home, church, government, etc.), in which God entrusted you with). Those who are new to the idea of leadership should not be considered for a prominent position, or they will become excessively proud of themselves or even vain and fall under the same misfortune or calamity (viewed as a divine punishment) as the devil; having a good reputation with those who are close (domestic), and not close (foreign), to them, so that they will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap (to pit the world against itself). So, in conclusion, we see that to be a good and righteous leader, you must bring to the table qualities and a character worthy of leadership. They must be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. They must know what it is to keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. And they must first be tried and tested in the arena of life; and then if they have been deemed worthy to serve, there is nothing against them that would hinder their abilities to serve righteously, let them serve as God’s leaders. GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

1 Timothy 3:1-10

1 In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. 3 This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) 6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. 7 Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. 8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; 9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. 10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.