CARING FOR ONE ANOTHER: THE MASKS WE WEAR OR DON’T WEAR

Most of us wear masks every day, although it is one invisible to the naked eye. But, yet and still, it is there, hiding our imperfections and misrepresentation of the Truth. So why object to wearing one that will help heal our land; it protects each other.  Probably because it can be seen, and there is a legitimate reason for wearing it.

We thrive on drama so no matter what clear and concise reasons are given for wearing masks (COVID-19), there will always be someone to disagree, buck the system, fight against. We are all-in when it comes to something that does not require a discipline involving others. And we will rally around that which will bring you attention (refusing to wear a mask). These masks, that are invisibly worn today, are usually self-imposed and created out of the need to be seen or heard, sadness, disillusion, fear, uncertainty, and let us not forget hatred, deceit, greed, selfishness. It characterizes the person as one who is trying to prove their invincibility, or just plain stupid or clearly announce their objection to Yashuah and the truth of His love, word, will and way. It confirms the  disbelief, trouble (mind, body, and soul), of one who has not accepted Christ (it is so much better when you have Christ in your life because you can take off the mask and show your true beautiful self; battle scars and all), as their Lord and Saviour. (there are some who has accepted Him, yet still wears a mask of confusion about where they are or are not in His service). And because you hide your condition so well no one even expect what is behind it.  The mask we wear, on a daily basis, whether seen or unseen are usually there to hide or protect: hide from something or someone we do not care to share or from fear of being found out; or to protect self and or others from being exposed to something,( carried by self or someone else), that will cause harm or death to each other. Either mask worn for a reason.

But you, even the children of YHWH, get all in our feelings and started quoting our rights. We have a tendency of leaving out our responsibilities, the repercussions (an unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one), and even rewards as to why we do not want to wear one. Let me express what I honestly believe and know it to be true, what your, mine and everybody down the street, rights are. We have the right to love the LORD first, love yourself and then love others, giving them an ounce of what is needed to survive this day and time. When we LOVE, everything good will naturally fall into place; we will not have to try and do the right thing it will become automatic.  But first we must get all this in line.  Our true love for  YHWH is first to be established because He is the source of love and from Him we get a boast for our love to become a reality to self and others; we love self in a wholesome manner, which enables us to share that which we receive from Yashuah.  Then we go about each day, after removing the mask of pretending to love one another, (worn for so long), off. It kept us bound up, in ways that were not intended for us and unnatural to our LORD.

In the Old and New Testaments, it gave extenuating circumstances where masks (considered as vail were worn usually during a volatile situation, to prevent something terrible from happen or continue to happen.  It may not have been for the person wearing the mask, but it was for the protection of those around him/her. 

Genesis 24:65 -65 For she had said unto the servant, What man is this that walketh in the field to meet us? And the servant had said, It is my master: therefore she took a vail, and covered herself.

Exodus 34 29-33 And it came to pass, when Moses came down from mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses’ hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses wist not that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him. 30 And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone; and they were afraid to come nigh him. 31 And Moses called unto them; and Aaron and all the rulers of the congregation returned unto him: and Moses talked with them. 32 And afterward all the children of Israel came nigh: and he gave them in commandment all that the Lord had spoken with him in mount Sinai. 33 And till Moses had done speaking with them, he put a vail on his face.

Somethings we do not or do not want to understand for selfish reason but until we have come together enough, this pandemic will not go away, it will continue to spread (maybe not as rapid but it will continue) and in its wake will be unnecessary deaths; mainly due to someone’s feelings (infringement of their rights).We have to get about the business of caring for one another.  Ask yourself this question “what about the rights of others, do they deserve to live?”  Let us not be selfish nor self-centered, especially people calling themselves children of the Most High.  We must think and act above and beyond the norm for this world.  Because in any case, concern or circumstance, Christ would choose the righteous thing to do. And no matter how much it “touch” our little feelings, we are to chose the way of Yashuah our Saviour.  He did not think of how He felt when He went to the cross and shed His blood for us.  He went willingly, knowing that we did not deserve it, but because of the love of our Father, and our sinful nature He went. He knew that in our disobedience and sinful nature we do not have the capability (with our direct pray), to save our self. So, gird up your mind, wrap love, sincerity, sensibility, compassion, wisdom, knowledge and understanding around the situation and do the right thing. Put on the right kind of mask, on that saves life and take off the kind that ruins life. Gods got it no worry no fear.

CARING FOR ONE ANOTHER SCRIPTURES

Philippians 2:4

Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

John 13:34-35

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

1 John 3:17-18 ESV / 370 helpful votes

But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.

1 Timothy 5:8

But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

Proverbs 21:13

Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered.

Galatians 6:9-10

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Matthew 25:40

And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

Proverbs 28:27

Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

Galatians 6:2

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

YHWH (GOD) IS LOVE AND BECAUSE HE IS LOVE, HE IS ONLY CAPABLE OF LOVING: HE LOVES US. 

 These are scriptures to let us know that Yashuah is love and that He love us and want us to love each other.  With all this love, being given, this world would be an exceptional place.  Practice love and not hate and see what difference we can make. Gods got it no worry no fear. LOVE ALL!

1 Corinthians 13:13

13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

1 John 3:1

1 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.

1 John 4:7

7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.

1 John 4:8

8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

1 John 4:16

16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.

1 John 4:18

18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

1 John 4:19

19 We love because he first loved us.

Galatians 2:20

20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Jeremiah 29:11

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.

Jeremiah 31:3

3 The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.

John 3:16

16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 15:13

13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

Psalm 86:15

15 But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.

Psalm 136:26

26 Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.

Romans 5:8

8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Deuteronomy 7:9

9 Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.

Zephaniah 3:17

17 The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”

Ephesians 2:4-5

4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.

1 Peter 5:6-7

6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Romans 8:37-39

37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

THE FATE OF THIS WORLD: LOOK TO YASHUAH NOT MAN

Be of good courage and come boldly to the Throne of the One (Yashuah) Who is in control and can turn this mess around.

In this day and time, we have come to a point where what is said and done is two vastly different things: saying one thing but doing the total opposite. (Matthew 23:27-28 -27 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of the bones of the dead and everything unclean. 28 In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness). Usually this is done for appeasement (to quiet down, pacify or placate (someone) by pretending to accede (give in) to their demands; take focus off what is really going on. They have compromised the integrity of this once, great nation and jeopardizes a whole lot of souls (those who trust in them, not YAH saints), in the process. (Jeremiah 17:5 – Thus says the Lord: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart turns away from the Lord). We were once mostly considerate of one another, our hearts were opened to brotherly love and compassion, but now this evil leadership we have, is being possessed by spirits that are not of YAH. One moment they appear to try to do or say the righteous thing the next, they are doing and saying something eviler and more hurtful than before. (Matthew 12:45 – “This evil nation is like a man possessed by a demon. For if the demon leaves, it goes into the deserts for a while, seeking rest but finding none. Then it says, ‘I will return to the man I came from.’ So it returns and finds the man’s heart clean but empty! Then the demon finds seven other spirits more evil than itself, and all enter the man and live in him. And so he is worse off than before.”)

Our leaders are dragging their feet on important issues that are needed to help the country get back to a somewhat normal state. And we are plagued (not only by the virus) but by the god complex that have been taken on by our leader. And due to words, being blatantly spoken, without regards to the fallout behind them, riots and hatred have been stirred up by this negative and racists rhetoric, it is a struggle between what is right and what is wrong, making it harder to get a grasp on Yashuah’s way and turn it around. This is YHWH’s plan to blind the eyes of our leaders and make them think it is by their will things are being carried out. But truth be told it is all YAH and His will being done. (John 12:40 – He has blinded their eyes, and hardened their hearts; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their hearts, and be converted, and I should heal them).

And for those, who have no ability (it seems) to think for themselves, but have been possessed by the evilness of this world and fed the fruit of ungodliness, (given misinformation over and over again), and acted on it, are finding themselves in the midst of this dilemma and now find themselves worst off than before. They must continue with the lies for fear of rejection because they placed too much trust and faith in man which is causing this uncertainty and questioning of ones faith in Yashuah.

And for those who are in “power”, when you are up to no good, eventually every wrong you have done will come back to you, crashing down on you with more harm than you caused on others. This goes for the ones who have a god complex (an unshakable belief characterized by consistently inflated feelings of personal ability (the possession of the means or skill to do something), privilege (privilege is a special advantage or entitlement, used to one’s own benefit or to the detriment of others), or infallibility (an inability to be wrong). A person with a god complex may refuse to admit the possibility of their error or failure, even in the face of irrefutable evidence, intractable problems or difficult or impossible tasks. The person is also highly dogmatic in their views, meaning the person speaks of their personal opinions as though they were unquestionably correct. Someone with a god complex may exhibit no regard for the conventions and demands of society and may request special consideration or privileges).  Just because you want it to be true or not does not make it so. If something did not work the first time why would you think it is going to work any other time.  The definition of INSANITY is to do the same thing over and over again and think you will get a different result: to think that something or someone will change just because you said it will and want it to; extreme foolishness or irrationality.

Most of the time the majority of our thoughts goes out as good intentions, except for those who refuses to truly honor YAH, (not just with words but actions also); wanting to do the righteous thing; that which you have been destined to do by YHWH. Yashuah has already paid the ultimate price, with His life, enduring all the world’s evilness and then the cross so that we would have freedom to live a full and abundant, peaceful, joyous life. Therefore, we must never give up on His promise to us that, when we trust in Him and His Word, we will be able to live our life without all the foolishness created by man. But we must allow ourselves to see the beautiful path YAH has set before us and not be hindered by all the clutter strewn, usually by others, before us, but with courage and confidence walk down it. So, in essence, we as individuals must search ourselves for we can do (commit to YHWH) and walk in His Light of love, (which places us in a position of righteousness before YHWH), in order to be wise in all the things that are happening, in the world today, not only in our country, but others as well .(Ephesians 5:1- Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma). And we must give up the notion that man is in control of our destiny, do not be afraid to go through the troubles, trials and tribulations, but stand firmly on His Word, and hold tightly to His unchanging hand: The One Who is in control of it all,  YASHUAH, HaMashiach (The Anointed One). Gods got it no worry no fear.

YHWH IS IN CONTROL: SCRIPTURES OF ENCOURAGEMENT:

Isaiah 35:4  say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.”

Isaiah 43:1 But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

Joshua 1:9  Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

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

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

Psalm 94:19 When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.

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

Psalm 27:1 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?

1 Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Psalm 118:6 The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?

Psalm 115:11 You who fear him, trust in the LORD— he is their help and shield.

EMBRACE CHANGE: STOP GOING AROUND THE SAME MOUNTAIN

YOU EITHER EMBRACE THIS CHANGE WITH GLADNESS STEPPING INTO YASHUAH’S MARVELOUS LIGHT; KNOWING YHWH, THROUGH YASHUAH, IS GETTING READY TO DO A NEW THING IN YOUR LIFE EVEN FROM WHAT SEEMS TO BE TRAGIC. OR YOU CAN GO STARK RAVING MAD, KNOWING THAT SATAN HAS CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE AND HE IS TOTALLY KEEPING YOU IN THE DARK, LEADING YOU TO DESTRUCTION.

A question some of us may ask our self is “why is it that we were or always are, it seems, to be going through the valleys of life?” We never reach that privileged pivotal point where we get to scale the mountain, reach the top so we can just set down and rest: for just a little while. Some days we come close, but every day presents us with the same, another similar or worst challenge, then the day before.  Why do you think it is that way? Well, I will share with you a little secret, they are lessons to learn, or rows to hoe (I love this saying because my mom use to say it, and to me she was the wisest woman I knew). We are subject to “do overs” because we are going in a direction (of our life), that requires so much more of us than we are prepared to, care to or have, to give.  And most of all we require Yashuah by our sides (which He is already we only need to activate Him by asking of Him).

Psalm 118:6-9 6 The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? 7 The Lord is on my side as my helper; I shall look in triumph on those who hate me. 8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. 9 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes.

It takes changing the way we think, view, or do things to get out of our rut we have dug for self to make our life and those around us better. It is not rocket science and if it were, we have the greatest scientist, Yashuah, ever, in our corner, on our side. Yet, we continue to go around the mountain, complaining, grumbling, mumbling and blaming, every step of the way, until eventually we lose sight of our purpose and can, if we do not hold on to the LORD’s hand of hope, mercy and grace, fall from YAH’s grace and mercy (YAH never take it away from us but we refuse it and turn away from Him). We must stop setting our hope and sight on man and put it on Whom it should be placed, desiring a more positive answer and receiving them.  The most wonderful thing is that God has the best plan for our life. He wants us to hope, trust, believe, and to prosper (spiritually and naturally). If we trust in YHWH, through Yashuah, and allow the changes, He will cause to take place in us, to grow us to become more like Yashuah (Jesus Christ) in our response and action throughout the day, then we are promised that all things will work together for good for those who love Him and keep His commandments.

Now I am not talking about the little things that come; usually to smooth the rough edges of a change, that has happened, signifying the end of that particular one or to prepare us for one. But I am talking about continuous mega changes, one that takes a big bite out of our mind, body, and soul (a lot out), so that it makes room for a radical turnabout (lot to be put in) in our life.  These are the kinds of changes, (which includes sins committed and we are not aware of) that takes place in the extremely low parts of the valleys and usually lasts for an extended period of time. They are the most excruciating ones and the ones where we are most aware of our Lord, Yashuah, is by our side.  As we converse, lean and depend on Him, He will let us know that they are our building blocks, used to help us mature in our relationship with Him, thus giving us the ability to love and care for others; to endure the tests of these times and times to come. When we ask for a lot of the LORD, He requires a lot from us. The changes we experience can be equated to our test of faith, trust, and belief in Yashuah for everything.  Realize this, that when a lot is required of you, from YHWH, (to prepare you for what is next for you to do according to His will), He will allow you to experience more valleys than mountains, using them as an integral starting points of growth; but how  we grow is up to us. It is not a physical one but a mental and spiritual one. For us to be healthy mentally we need and exceptional spiritual life, one we lean on when we cannot see our way or when our path is crystal clear: always. Gods got it no worry no fear.

Psalm 18:2

2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Romans 12:1-2

1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Philippians 4:6-7

6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-8

6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Lamentations 3:21-23

21 Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: 22 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

Psalm 103:1-5

1 Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— 3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, 5 who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

Luke 12:4848 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed

YHWH (GOD) IS ALWAYS WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO: NEVER GIVE UP!

Because of this and all other impending (something bad about to happen) disaster and danger (not just the virus but also the leadership of our nation, our turning away from YHWH and all the other unnatural, evil things that have been done and will be done against YHWH and those who love Him), our Lord and Saviour, Yashuah, went to the cross, willingly, giving up His life so that we, under the cover of His wings, may live, victoriously.  BUT! For us to enjoy the sacrifice Yashuah made for us, we must be willing to change our ways and live the way of righteousness so that He can not only live in us but through us.

So, do not give up on Yashuah, who is life. Yes, life as we knew it has changed and it will continue to do so because that is what people and things do. These changes come about to usually enhance that which is being changed: making it better for the greater good. (Take a log for instance. If left in the woods, long enough, it decays and turn into compost (natural fertilizer) for all the plants that care to take resident upon it, to grow, it changes). In our lifetime the majority of us have not experienced something so drastic and of this magnitude, as with what is happening today (but in the past, Yashuah has allowed, diseases, in many form, viral or bacterial, to take a heavy toll on its host until the host (we) have built up not only a natural but first a spiritual immunity to it.

Things will continue to change until it has become what YHWH intended it to be in the first place: a garden of Eden where everyone love, respect and care for one another, even the animals. The One (Yashuah), Who holds the key to great Change, is the engine that gives us strength and helps us go forward even when we do not feel like it: to walk with us, to carry us, to help us climb over, under or through our problems; to crawl with us , if need be, and eventually take us home to be with our LORD.

When we walk in the way YHWH would have us to walk, even though we go through uncertain and miserable times, He will lead us to and make us aware of all of what is really going on and the part we must play in it. He expects, (once we have experienced the inability to handle it alone), us to call on Him so that we will hear His voice. Then and only then will He breath life back into this dead situation and the circumstances that have been created: as His vessels, of love grace and mercy, He expects us to stand tall, be firm in our commitment, and He will give us all that we need to boldly conquer the troubles, trials and tribulations (our changes, our storms), that are sure to come.

 In other words, He will never leave nor forsake us; not even in this or all other messes man either creates or help to exaggerate the problem.  Our concern is to continue to seek the LORD and remain in His presence through this whole ordeal and beyond. God is going to allow and do whatever it takes to bring about His eternal and natural plan for our salvation, spiritually (you must bring your heart and head in it) and naturally (let others know that your change was for the good and of God).  Gods got it no worry no fear.

Ezekiel 37:1-5 1 The hand of the Lord was on me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2 He led me back and forth among them, and I saw a great many bones on the floor of the valley, bones that were very dry. 3 He asked me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” I said, “Sovereign Lord, you alone know.” 4 Then he said to me, “Prophesy to these bones and say to them, ‘Dry bones, hear the word of the Lord! 5 This is what the Sovereign Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life. 6 I will attach tendons to you and make flesh come upon you and cover you with skin; I will put breath in you, and you will come to life. Then you will know that I am the Lord.’”

Joshua 1:9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

WHEAT (CHILREN OF CHRIST) VS CHAFF (CHILDREN OF SATAN)

Wheat is a wonderful commodity, and is considered symbolic of the resurrection, the cycle of the seasons and the cycle of life. In the Bible it is also often referred to as the reflection of love or charity. So, automatically when someone says, being a child of the Most High God, you think of both spiritual and physical food, which gives you nourishment of your soul and your body.   As the wheat nourishes our physical body, in the form of bread, Our Lord and Saviour, Yashuah, nourishes our spiritual body and soul in the form of bread from heaven. But we must be willing to receive Yashuah as our Lord and Saviour before we are exposed to this type of nourishment. And know that when we receive YAH’s seeds of goodness, they are planted in the winter time of our hearts (times when we are going through troubles, trials and tribulations or we are not quite ready to accept Yashuah yet, (He knows) it is coming), giving them time to slowly take roots so that we are able to escape the critical view of the world, and so that it will grow into something marvelous. The tender wheat is planted for a purpose; as the Word of Yashuah is also planted, as a seed, into our hearts to nourish, enrich and help our faith grow and is watered by the love of YAH and guided by the Holy Spirit.

To follow Christ we, using our wisdom, obtain from YAH’s words and actions imparted by strength given us  to be able to help us be bold and courageous, in the service of YHWH, are to spread the gospel by planting seeds of righteousness, in narrow rows (harden hearts), of the world. And even though these rows are narrow and few, the message that we, as followers of Yashuah, has to offer, allows the Light to come in, to those who will hear and receive; this is the beginning of growth. As the Son ‘s Light shines upon every aspect of our life, our seeds of hope, love, mercy, freedom from fear (self-imposed, others, etc.,) began to grow. For all of us who believe in Yashuah and hunger for the truth, we will never be without knowledge (food or drink). Because we have the power, in Christ Yashuah, to overcome the things in this world, that are contrary to YHWH’s Word, Will and Way. So, as we look to Yashuah (our Bread) and believe in Him and His Truths, we will continue to be strengthen in our spiritual and physical body and live in eternity with our Lord and Saviour, Yashuah. (John 6: 35 Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. 36 But as I told you, you have seen me and still you do not believe. 37 All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away. 38 For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. 39 And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. 40 For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.”) So when we become as the wheat, standing firm and remaining diligent, in the midst of this chaos and confusion, knowing that when His promises, predictions and powers are completed, we will be separated from the chaff and see His glorious works finished: as always for the good of those who believe and trust Him.

But if you choose to act as the chaff which is void of understanding, commits worthless acts (those who have no real value or use; things considered as trash), and is a product of something menacing, created out of hate and darkness, you will become a part of the dense, dark, unruly problems, planted for no apparent purpose except to deceive and plunge others into a world of disarray and darkness. For those who choose to walk among the rows as chaff, it is their job, it seems, to blame YHWH for all the unrest that is going on in the world. Satan comes in our lives, if we let him, and sprinkle all sorts of worthless things that have no real value and then set back and watch as we fight, argue, mistreat, etc., each other; he has done his job and now he is content for now. Know this, that if we are not rooted (establish deeply and firmly), in the Word, we will fall for whatever Satan has told us it will be. And, when we, our self, causes a problem and try to fix it, if it does not work out immediately or as we think it should guess who gets the blame. Right, the One who works  out all things for the good of those who love Him (do you truly love Him?) and are called according to His purpose (that which YAH has planned and designed for your life). (Romans 8: 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose). But we have got to stop blaming YAH for all the evil stuff that is happening in this world today. He does not cause it, Satan or we do. But because we have free will (the freedom to choose what we want), He allows it. Same with our leaning toward doing that which is wrong vs that which is right. You get what you lean toward. And when we turn our back on Him to do our thing, He allows is to try and then cry when it turns to trash; I suppose He chuckles and when you call He pick you up, again, and again.

So, if we become as the wheat of the world, instead of the chaff, and turn back to Him, in search of answers, He is always there to receive us and answer us. And then, giving us a righteous heart to know Him and all His goodness, He will relieve us from our burden of trying to take care of our trials, troubles, and tribulations ourselves. (Jeremiah 24:7 And I will give them an heart to know me, that I am the LORD: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God: for they shall return unto me with their whole heart). Gods got it no worry no fear. So

STUDY THE WORD, SET YOUR MINDS, EMBRACE THE DAY, TRUST AND HAVE FAITH: OPEN YOUR HEARTS: RECEIVE YASHUAH

Studying Your Word’s instructions of purity, YHWH, in the way we hear, think, see, and what we say, reflects how we open our hearts to receive the goodness that you give and the trials, troubles and tribulations that you allow.  Whether we walk in Your word, will and way, or not, is what will determine what we our eternal destination, to be. So, we, with arms wide open and feet swift to run toward goodness: no hesitation, no reluctancy, no guile or inappropriate behavior, will seek to please our LORD and others, in love. There is or never will be another YHWH. (Isaiah 43:10 and 15 Ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. 15 I am the Lord, your Holy One, the creator of Israel, your King).

We must set our minds on higher, Heavenly things (with the help of YHWH), so that when we go through our troubles, situations, and circumstances (like the ones we are going through now) and feel secure in it. Because all these material things, that we have accumulated, are just temporary. (Colossians 3:2 2 Set your mind and keep focused habitually on the things above (the heavenly things), not on things that are on the earth (which have only temporal value). Because as we go through, YAH is strengthening and hardening us to all and any difficulties we will face. And the only way we are able to come out with a steadfast resolve, is to go through it; acquiring the ultimate knowledge that we must face it because will not ever get over or through our problems, by running from it. When we reach a mountain and scale it, with Yashuah as our guide, we will become more mature in our relationship with Him as His followers: leading us to Word, Will and Way.

With our wakening moment of every day, let us embrace it and all that it entails (good, bad and the ugly; all are allowed for a reason and we must be willing run our race of faith, to see what the end, of all parts, will be. We will look at it like this, as a result of being associated with such an extensive (Hebrews 12:112 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,; careful to do unto others as we would have them do to us and  with feet swift to run toward goodness with grace and mercy as our guide. A path set before us with the Creator’s own hand).

So, with trust, faith and an open heart, let us give all our frustration, anger, fear and ignorance (of what is really going on) to our Lord and Saviour, Yashuah, Who, believe it or not, has complete control of the matter. We must be responsive to and responsible for one another and yes, be our brother’s keeper, (looking after and caring for each other), by opening our hearts to, looking pass differences, and pushing through this problem. Because the pandemic, we are experiencing today, is the one thing that is being used to test the truth of our conviction, of our faith. (Romans 14: Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth). As we believe YAH’s Word (Yashuah) is true and have opened our hearts to Him, no matter what mountains we must climb or what valley we are to remain in and stay committed, our victory will be allowed. Believe in YHWH, through Yashuah, with the help of the Holy Spirit: believe YHWH’s promises to receive His blessings of deliverance. Open your heart to love, and all the other attributes of a person who is living in accord with the HOLY Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law).  Be diligent, prayerful, and patient because when the time is right YAH will do what only He can do, which is always best for His children. Gods got it no worry no fear.

PART IV – GIVE US WORDS OF WISDOM SO WE WILL SPEAK ONLY THE TRUTH; UPLIFTING AND ENCOURAGING, NEVER JUDGING OR BELITTLING: TO SPEAK NO EVIL

With their loose words, the ungodly, sinful, impious (not showing respect or reverence, especially to YHWH), hypocritical man, will destroy the ones who believe and follow after his words of  lies and deceit; but because of our knowledge, of YHWH’s Word, we, as His children, will escape the deception and destruction. And are used, as Yashuah’s instruments, to help rescue others and bring them to the LIGHT and TRUTH. (Proverbs 11:9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered).

“Words of deception have been spoken and lies have been told for the ones who continues to do it may YAH have mercy on their souls.”

To speak, with love and excellence, is one of the most powerful command over our mouth, that we can have. Spoken words were the powers, used, in the beginning of creation and still is to this day. And believe it or not, it plays an especially important role as to how our lives has gone, is going and how it will conclude; by just speaking words (of wisdom or foolishness) we can change the course of our journey’s path or the path of others. But instead of words of wisdom, knowledge and understanding (to author that which is good), a vast majority of men find their enjoyment in lying, deception and just outright sin (causing that which is bad to always surface).

YHWH (The Father, Son and Holy Spirit) took loving care to speak into existence how He wanted the world to take form and all that He wanted to occupy the earth as He willed it. Think about YHWH, the Trinity, (one God but three coeternal, Father, Son (Yashuah), and Holy Spirit). Each Divine person are distinct in their roles, yet are one substance, (essential nature), the ultimate reality that underlies all outward manifestations and change.  And each played an equally integral part in the creation, which was performed simultaneously, and seamless in its execution. YAH (the Father) spoke, (uttered words and articulated sounds, describing what He wanted), Yashuah (the Son) created, (made it happen), and the Holy Spirit gave the Breath of Life, (YHWH’s breath) to everything.  And according to what YHWH spoke and created He then proclaimed that all was good.  He spoke, with clarity, as to what man was to have dominance over. He gave man rule over all the “creatures” of the earth, not to be masters over one another. (26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” 27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. 28 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” Those, who pride themselves as Christian, should take the time to go back and read the “Creation.” Because to fully understand what power is behind our spoken words (beginning with the thoughts we think which creates the word we speak) which materialize either positive or negative actions.

YHWH, as we study His Word, will give us the understanding of how to use our mouth to speak words of wisdom. When this happens, the sky is the limit as to what blessings to, from and through (being used by Elohim), will come from it. His help is our solution to everything. Because we know that without the help of our Lord and Saviour and the Holy Spirit we are incapable of controlling our tongue, (dangerous little thing) (James 3:5-6 5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! 6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell) or any other part of our body. And for that very reason we are charged with being obedient in the effort of taming it (knowing that only with the help of Yashuah can this be done). It is so sad that without thinking it is wrong, with it, we praise our LORD and then turn around and talk about, demean, swear, and bring our brothers and sisters down to the lowest state we possibly can. The next time you curse your fellow man, know that we all have been made in the image of YHWH, so when we curse each other we curse YAH.

Since we have not, in our self, been able to control our spoken words, we have corrupted and almost destroyed our whole self; with Yashuah we can change our words thereby, we change our course to a righteous one. Now is the time that we us our words the way YHWH used His Word, Yashuah, for good things, (to cause to come in to being, to construct a foundation to build on, improve on, encourage, enlightening, inspire). (2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work). He has given us our guideline to follow, on a day to day basis, and included are scriptures on how the tongue is to be controlled and how to speak, (with wisdom and understanding). Regarding this teaching, we are to use our mouth to speak words of life into all things (our relationship with Yashuah, children, marriages, jobs, finances), consider, believe or do. So, it is safe to say that It is the words of our thoughts that we are to consider before we speak. (Proverbs 18:4 “A person’s words can be life-giving water; words of true wisdom are as refreshing as a bubbling brook). James 3:1- 13 1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

 7 For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind: 8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. 9 Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. 10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. 11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter? 12 Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh. 13 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

When we speak to others, regarding an issue they have sought our opinion on, we must be considerate of the situation or circumstance in which it entails. To try and tell others what they should or should not do requires a loving and frame of mind toward resolution, not incitement. It is very tricky and should be tactfully approached (unless it is a sibling, smile and sometimes that becomes an issue) because it could turn into a volatile situation, all because you used the wrong words.  So, consider and then think about the after affect that will come if you charge into a situation unprepared; think first, speak second. (Proverbs 16:24 Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones) .Because if we use our words without thought or consideration, we may be setting an unhealthy example or change the course YHWH has purposed for them.  And depending on the timing, if used righteously, your words could be a blessing and may cause them to go to the right (to serve YHWH), but if used in a critical, condemning, haphazardly way it may cause them to go to the left (to serve Satan). Either way can be the catalyst or determining factor as to whether friends, family or even enemies go to the left or right. (Proverbs 15:1-2 15 A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

Everyone knows that when you say something out loud, and others hear, that it is out there. You can dress it up all you want, but you cannot take it back and if it very critical and demeaning it will be one of those times where it will be forgiven but lingers on in the recess of our minds: it cannot be forgotten.  We are to be careful of the words we speak and how they are spoken. Because at no time, intentionally, do we want to offend our brothers or sisters with the things we say. This could cause a rebellion against the very seed, we as saints of YHWH, through Yashuah, are trying to plant and even to the point of rebellion against YHWH.

Many people are not to the point of loving, believing, trusting, and relying on Yashuah with their whole being; it is hard to let go, to them, man is still in control. And if you are constantly bombarded, while seeking and searching, with an ungodly way of speaking as the world gives, and you do not expose yourself to a comparative source of speaking, you are prong to believe what you have been taught. Though the world’s leaders speak much rhetoric and distort the meaning of YAH’s Holy Word, man listen because it is what they want to hear. (2 Timothy 4:2-5 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. 5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry).

During this day and time, it has become easier to take hold of an offensive message and lean toward a lie rather than stand in honor of the truth. Every day we learn of those who would rather speak a lie than speak the truth. And, when they find the ones who have committed their life to Christ and are not afraid to exclaim it, they, (the ones who has no commitment to anything or anybody but self), get beside themselves and want to say we are fanatics (I would rather be a fanatic for Yashuah than for Satan). This is a form of being judgmental, which is a no, no with Yashuah. (James 4:11 Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it).

Some of YHWH’s children, do come off a little strong, but I think it is the excitement of being new in Christ or the need and want to learn more.  And I do know that because of the individuality of the relationship (the foundation is the same, Yashuah), but the approach may need a little tweaking to fit the individual, in most cases. Now I am not saying we should not to tell others the truth of how great YAH is and what all He has done, is doing and will do for us, (that is a given, we should always, throughout the day and night use our mouths to give Him praise and express our gratitude) but do it in such a way that is not judgmental of the person you are speaking with or about: them or the current issues in their life. Even if their path, at present, seems or is contrary to what is intended, at present, to what is in store for them or us for that matter, trust that Yashuah has it all under control.  What you say about someone else or what sentence you pronounce on others is going to come back to you, eventually.  That is why it is so important to speak life over all your family, friends and even your enemies: you know YHWH, through Yashuah and the Holy Spirit, will do the rest. If our words contain wisdom, inspiration and encouragement people treasure them, if they contain condemnation, hurt, and pain people will toss them aside. Gods got it no worry no fear.

Psalm 19:14 – Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

Psalm 34:13 – Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit.

Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.

Psalm 119:89 Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens.