WHEN MY BURDENS KEEP GETTING HEAVY

LORD, MY LOAD KEEPS GETTING HEAVY: I CAN’T BEAR IT ALONE: HELP ME KEEP THE FAITH

Lord we may be in a position when we feel that all is lost, and the Light of day has faded away; putting us in a place of darkness, uncertainties, and anxiety. So, to all who profess to be a child of God, it is highly recommended that we become more aware of which direction God is allowing and leading us, by way of the many types of burdens He is putting this world through. We are to observe His ways, inquiry of His Will, and seek information from His Word; know that now is the time to stay committed to our faith in God, and through our Lord Jesus; connected to His Word, Will, and Way. Yes, our burdens may get heavier than we have experienced but as a child of the One and Only True God, walking according to His will, we will prevail. Because You, God of Heaven and earth are still in control. So, don’t be afraid of whatever God allows (understand that if God doesn’t allow it will not happen) to come about because it is all a part of His plan, His Word, His Will, His Way: We are used according to your purposed purpose for each of us. (Philippians 3:7-9 7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, 9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:)

We all get worried, but we must learn to trust in God (lean not on our own understanding) and try His Way (Jesus) to find a calm in our chaotic world. We must understand that burdens placed upon a true child of God is not to hurt or harm but to show (the true strength we possess in Christ) and to grow (our relationship with God, through Christ). Unlike the burdens placed on one who is yet out in the world, teetering on the fence of life, or those who are just afraid to commit (they think that they are giving up something worth keeping; you are not), to a new and better way of life. These burdens or promptings, if you will, are given so as to help all who will, see God’s Light, to help bring them out of the darkness, in which the world has so cleverly disguised as the way of righteousness. When you have God and Jesus in your life you are not exempted from facing trials, going through troubles, or tribulations but you go through with wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of it all; with an ease, patience, and peace, all covered by the true love God has given us toward one another. (Proverbs 3:5-6 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. Philippians 4:6-9 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you).

Children of God cannot be of help to others if they are the ones who continuously show defeat in this ungodly world; crying over and compromising with everything the world say is right. Which Jesus said would happen in the end times. What’s happening now? This is a huge burden placed on all but especially the ones who do not know God through Jesus. So, in order for you and me to rid ourselves of the burdens we are carrying around like badges of honor, (those badges associated with the world, greed, hate, selfishness, immorality, corruption, slanderous, etc.) and develop the badges of righteous (so we will be able to help our fellow man maneuver through his trials, troubles, and tribulations, as God through Jesus directs us), we must learn to depend on YHWH, God, in Yashuah, Jesus’ name. I have long-love for my God and others, I am a long-winded, long-willed, child of God. Who, more often than not, like most of us these days, become unnecessarily anxious about that which can’t be seen nor controlled by us, yet we get all bent out of shape, blame others, blame ourselves, blame God, we fret over it. But God, creator of man and all things, sees it all and have the answers already in His hand; waiting to give them to us when we come to Him in honest expectation that we are going to receive them. And stop complaining and being complacent! Gods got it and He will work it out. (Isaiah 41:9-11 9 Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called thee from the chief men thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away. 10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. 11 Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish).

Our burdens of dread and unnecessary anticipation become too heavy simply because we think that we know the what, why, and how to do what only God can and will do. We have this tendency, even children of God, to put Yashuah, Jesus’ guide for living the life God wants us to have on our “Only when Needed” shelf. And then, when we have tried to do everything for self and we get everything all twisted, turned around, and the process of our proceeding comes to an abrupt standstill, only then do we seek help from YAH; the righteous thing to do is take and keep Him off of our imaginary shelf of self-sufficiency and call out to our Father, in Yashuah, Jesus’ name, before you do anything. This way you are covered from the start. (Matthew 6:31-34 31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. 34 “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble).

When we stop concentrating on our own problems (burdens) and help others, we will find that our situation or circumstance is not as bad as it seems. The acts of kindness boost the feeling of confidence. It gives us a sense of control over something good that we did. In the long run it makes us happy, and optimism. It takes the focus off of you and places it on someone who may truly need it. So, when we become entangled in ourselves, YAH, Yashuah, knows how to get our attention. He steps back and allows the plans, points and positions we thought we could handle alone, to serve us up a cold dish of harsh reality: We cannot, as children of the Most High, accomplish anything of value on our own. We need to help one another to realize and bring to completion the reality needed, to achieve God’s desires, promises, or predictions. God will not forget, unlike man, the work we do for others. His hope for us is that we continue to be diligent in our hope in Him until the end; helping others even in our stormy days. (Galatians 6:2 2 Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. Hebrews 6:9-11 9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. 10 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. 11 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:)

We find the roads we have so skillfully thought of, crafted, and prepared and eventually take, cause us to experience worry, become uneasy, or nervous; miserable. This is due to the fact that we don’t know what to expect regarding the uncertainty of the outcome; we did not seek God first. It has not been sanctioned by God. The brick wall we run into levels us to the point where it leaves us crying out to God for help; that which we should have sought from Him (help, guidance, blessing, all the goodness, mercy, and grace He would pour upon a sound aspiration) in the first place, before we undertook it. He said to seek Him first, in all we do, and the rest shall be added unto; meaning that when we put Him first, acknowledging that we can do nothing (that is of consequences and will last) without His grace and mercy, stamp of approval, and strength, He will see it come to past. Now, understand God never gets in a hurry but what He does for us is always, right on time (sometimes before our answers come, we may need some cleaning up and cleaning out to prepare us for what we ask for and what He has for us, before it is seen) and it will last as long as we remain committed and connected to Him through Jesus. But God will never tempt us with evil, that’s Satan’s job; He gives us the strength and weapons to endure. (Galatians 6:1-3 1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. 2 Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. 3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself). (James 1:11-13 11 For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways. 12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. 13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:)

An awesome and honoring way of getting rid of your way of thinking, feeling, and acting toward the cares of this world; that you have come to the end of a journey which you thought would be the one that last a lifetime, or the one which would be the calm in your storm of life, is to commit yourself to God. So, when a heaviness come upon you and it seem that you can’t see a clear, secured path, one you can’t bear, have a talk with our LORD, God. And all He has, is, and will do for you and yours, (until the cows come home and beyond) will be revealed to you. But talking about the Word (which is my favorite thing to do) does not prevent things of ill-repute from coming our way. Although it will soothe our soul and set our mind and heart on higher things of heaven and free us from the excess baggage collected over a long period of time; one that most of us don’t take the time to address and clean out: It’s like the elephant in the room. Everyone knows it is there, because of its enormity, but no one wants to acknowledge or talk about it. Jesus has conquered the elephant and all of its residual effects it has on us. But we are to be opened and acceptance of the fact that when we look to Jesus, who authored and will finish our very existence, we know that we do not to live a weary, worn life. Because Jesus has endured all the shame and pain for us. (Ephesians 4:22-24 22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; 23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; 24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness). (Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds).

Sometimes, especially as we are going through, it is hard for us to stop talking, to hear the answers to the many questions asked, regarding our designated load, in life. When trials, troubles, and tribulations are allowed to come upon us, from the LORD, it is usually one which we need to make us strong. They are there in order to prepare us for what is coming our way (what He has for us or what the world will throw at us). It could be something, or someone placed in your life, which you will have to deal with (no getting around it or them) until God says enough. Or it could be a task God has given you and you feel you are not qualified to do it. One thing is for sure. If God gives it to you or face it, He will equip you and strengthen you through it. It is the part in life that we carry (whether we chose to carry it, or it was given to us) to mature and qualify us to be the best we can and bring us closer to perfection as YHWH, God, through Yashuah, Jesus would have us to be. Burdens are often presented as tests or a revelation, to move us up in the relationship we have formed, is forming, or will form with and in God’s service. Not because we necessarily deserve or want but because for other reasons unknown to us, yet known to the Father, if we are to fight the good fight and overcome the burdens we face, we must commit to the task at hand; loving God, self, and others. (James 1:2-3 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience).

It is hard carrying a burden you feel you did nothing to cause, do not deserve or one that has been a part of your life so long you can’t remember being without it. And even though you continue to pray, praise, and try and put on the loving, happy, compassionate face, for others, some burdens suck the life out of you. But as we become more and more aware that when it is from God (not something we, out of sin, put upon self or allowed someone else to author it) we began to understand the Word, Will, and Way of our Father, through His Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. We will, therefore, seek the comfort and belief of it, knowing that it is for our good and our eternal gain. (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). GODS GOT IT, NO WORRY NO FEAR.

PART III – YOU MUST HONOR GOD’S LAW BUT LIVE UNDER HIS GRACE, JESUS

PART III – YOU MUST HONOR GOD’S LAW BUT LIVE UNDER HIS GRACE, JESUS

1 Corinthians 15:10 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

In Part III, this last part of the topic, You Must Honor God’s Law But Live Under His Grace, Jesus, we will conclude with Living Under God’s Grace. Fascinating!

Let’s look at living under grace vs living under the law. Because Grace can take you where the Law cannot.

Even though God’s Law was made perfect, because (He is perfect) the sin nature of man (still, to this day) refuses to accept it. So, due to man’s refusal and inability to see the Law as God’s way to serve Him in Truth, Obedience, and Righteousness, under the Law, Grace (through our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ) had to step in. God gives us a chance through Jesus Christ’s grace to maintain our mind, ears, eyes, heart, and hands in holiness and keep them from evil, when we choose to do so. His Grace, which came through The Son, Jesus, envelopes us and finds forgiveness; the power to overcome sin and love a righteous god-filled life. Whereas the Law is a set of rules, which came through a man, for living, that condemns sin and show us how imperfect we are. (Romans 6:13-16 13 Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God. 14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. 15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid. 16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?)

God’s Laws were laid down, written in stone, given to us to show us, that we, as imperfect beings needed and still do need a savior. God’s Laws is to help us know how to serve Him and how we are to live with each other. It is to protect us from our self-destructive tendencies. It is to guide our hearts in the way He knows is best for us to go. These are the reasons why the perfect Law of God was given to us. The Law’s purpose was to surround us with His Love, mercy, and grace; making us aware of, while protecting and keeping us safe from the evils of this world. All the while imparting wisdom, knowledge, and understanding upon us, in our daily lives. But we did not and as of yet to think that way. Because that which we think we cannot give up, stand, or go through, is shown otherwise by God’s Grace. It is through our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, with His strength, and Grace, He proves to be enough for whatever we are in need of. Rather we find ourselves made weak through the situations, circumstances, or cares, tests, trials, or tribulations of this world we can rest assure that our Lord and Saviour’s strength is with us, and it prove to be enough. (2 Corinthians 12:8-10 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong).

As one of God’s greatest themes that runs throughout the Bible, GRACE allows one to be forgiven for the sins we commit and give us a chance to, not unto perfection (that comes later) but in a way pleasing to GOD, OUR FATHER THROUGH CHRIST, HIS SON AND OUR SAVIOUR. Grace is seen as the act of God giving spiritual life to those who was dead and separated from Him (according to the world’s standards) but now truly love and believes in Him. It’s a work of supernatural proportion, only capable of being done through the work of the Holy Spirit, God’s Spirit. When it is performed on us you will know who it is from because there will be radical change; a change in our life that will set you apart for God’s special use or purpose. And when you find yourself steeped in sinful ways when the Grace of God come upon you, it will cause a change in you. This change in your life will bring about the need, in you, to return to the relationship that you first formed with God, through Jesus Christ, the root of one’s faith. It can also mean to live out Jesus’ teachings in a way that is consistent with his love, grace, and mercy; living a divine life manifested and imparted upon us through the radical change in our moral character; bringing us from being engulf in the life of sin and loving it, to loving God (good) and giving our life to Christ and the life of righteousness. Our effort, every day, should be to accept God’s grace and live a righteous life, according to it. Because He set Grace in place in order for us to have unlimited chances of mercy to get it right. (2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 1 Peter 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever).

Our incapability to refrain from sin, (pointed out by the law) and live the life of perfection YHWH, God intended, put us in a precarious state. We cannot do enough work, trying to uphold His law, to be declared or be made righteous in the sight of God. It is humanly impossible for a mere man to keep every command, statue, etc. God has given, but through Jesus Christ, our God all things are possible; we must first commit to Him, totally. When we are taught and understand the weight of the law (of God) and the severity of the consequences of following it or breaking it (due to the way we view the promises or demands of the law) we become totally liable for one’s own actions. God made it clear, on Calvary, that His Son, our Saviour, would be the ultimate sacrifice; the blood of animals and fowls could not, any longer, do what the Blood of His only Son could do; wash the sin away, make us clean again, give us the ability to start anew, redeem us, render us blameless. But if you have accepted Christ as your Saviour and are under Grace (Jesus), He steps in and He impart upon us the quality of being morally right or justifiable in the sight of The Father. You say LORD forgive me, please give me another chance. God says, come and ask Me, in My Son’s name, and I will. You cannot do as you would in the old days and offer up a sheep, goat, turtle dove, or any other animal or fowl, (He considered clean) and walk away from your sinful act, deed or words. But you must come humbly to the Cross of Christ and with all sincerity of heart, ask for forgiveness. Since we have and most time show our sinful self, God cannot be a part of it. Because He is so good He refuse to allow evil to stand in His presence and it cannot occupy the same space as He does at no time. So, as a mediator and shield, from the fury of the LORD, and to maintain His perfection and purity, Yashuah, Jesus stands in the balance of our lives; pleading our cases to Him. He and the Holy Spirit, which He left for our comforter and guide, are continually interceding on our behalf to God the Father, Creator of all and everything. Only through His Son, our Saviour can the cleansing and washing away of our sins be accomplished. (1 Peter 5:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you).

No one is exempt from sin, not even the holiest men of old nor the highest man in the land; not even today. Yes, all have sinned and fallen short of God’s acts of mercy, kindness, leaning more toward His judgment. Not saying that there are those who have not come close to what God intended us to be, as His prized creation, but only with the good LORD’s constant help. Understand this, we (those who read, study, and pray for God to show you truth) no longer live under the Law, as our forefathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; when YHWH walked and talked to them on the regular. But men got beside himself, as time went on; trying to set themselves up as gods, walking in all areas of unrighteous, yet calling it truth. (Romans 3:20-24 20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. 21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; 22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:)

Instead of leaving us out to dry, God sent Himself, in the Form of His Son, The Saviour for the whole world, not just His chosen people, but for everyone who willingly come to Him, to correct all evil. (Romans 5:15 But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many). (Titus 2:11-14 11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works).

Now, we are no longer living under the Law, as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, but under the loving, cleansing, redeeming, healing, strengthening, forgiving Grace of JESUS CHRIST, our Lord and Saviour. We still honor God’s law, statues, but through our Lord and Saviour, Jesus, we know that we have a sure way out when we go to the left (God’s perfect power is in His righteous right hand). Don’t get me wrong. God’s laws, commandments and statues have not changed. Everything He set in place remains the same but in order for us, sin natured creatures, to do His Will and Walk in His Way we must study His Word and honor His Laws. (Hebrews 10:9-13 9 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second. 10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. 11 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: 12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; 13 From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool). GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

PART II – YOU MUST HONOR GOD’S LAW BUT LIVE UNDER HIS GRACE, JESUS

Matthew 5:17-2017 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. 19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

In Part II, we will focus on honoring God’s Laws; realizing that we cannot and should not try and separate God’s Laws from His Grace. We are to honor God’s Laws and live under His Grace, in obedience to His commands. Why? Because God’s Law is perfect. It entails all that man needs to live a spiritual, righteous, and fruitful life. But yes, you guessed it, it is man who has twisted and turned it into something contrary to God’s will; man, who messed it up. And man will answer to YHWH, God, if he teaches the wrong message to those he has been given to teach. The demand to honor Gods Law came from Jesus’ instruction to us, to not think that He came to get rid of the Law or the Prophets but to fulfill it; nothing is to be changed, in and according to God’s Law, but all that is in it will be fulfilled due to His Son, our Saviour’s, birth, death, and resurrection. (Psalm 19:6-8 6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. 7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making the simple wise. 8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes).

When God set down His Laws and issued His commandment, they were given to guide us, evaluate our every action and attitude; make known His moral character (one all of us should adopt), and principles and His desires for our lives. His Law adapts those of us who put our trust, belief, and faith in Him, with internal restraining orders; supernatural commands from God, through Jesus, which we are to obey, so that we will achieve a specific goal God has intended for our individual life. And it gives us the uncommon strength to obey the government of the land; it will show us when it is going against His Law and what to do accordingly. When it all comes to a head we know that you have been, is, and always will be in control. (Proverbs 16:9: A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. Proverbs 19:21: There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand. Jeremiah 10:23: I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps).

To make it clearer to those who dare to commit to God and accept Jesus as their personal Saviour here are the extended explanation of what all, God’s Law entail. God’s Law is a guide for conduct, for how to live, and what is right and pleasing to God. God’s Law is His standard of evaluation for His children; He examines one’s actions, decisions, and motivations; what is good and right, for spiritual growth, moral integrity, and align with His will. And there may come a time when the direction you may be going is void of His will. After YHWH’s process of determining which way, He wants us to go, He will step in to interrupt the journey we thought would be and change our path or direction to accomplish His purpose; putting us on a different path, which we may see nor understand at first. But as time progresses, we will be shown. God’s Law make His moral principles and His desires for our lives, which were previously unknow, known. God’s Law is there to help us live the best life we can by providing us with internal restraining orders; orders that follow God’s holy character. And through it all YHWH, God’s Law wants us to obey the government, God has allowed to be placed over us, as long as it doesn’t come in conflict or contradict His Law (Word, Yashuah, Jesus, Will, and Way. (Romans 13:1-7 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. 2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: 4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. 5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. 6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. 7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour).

So, stop thinking that you are exempt from God’s Law because you, I, or no one else are; God love us all the same. And unlike man, His set of rules and commandments, applies to everyone; rich, poor, and all that is in-between. We are all still subject to the Laws of God; as all were from the beginning. But because man refuse to honor the Law, God pulled that which He had already set in place, before time begin: Yashuah, Jesus: The Bearer of Grace; redeemer of salvation; Grace which is there to save us from ourselves; when we can’t seem to get in line with God’s Laws (we can’t just hear God’s Law but we must be doers of it). (Romans 2:11-13 11 For there is no respect of persons with God. 12 For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law; 13 For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified). GOD’S GOT IT, NO WORRY NO FEAR.

PART I – YOU MUST HONOR GOD’S LAW BUT LIVE UNDER HIS GRACE, JESUS

IT SAYS THE LAW WAS DONE AWAY WITH, NOT TRUE. WE MUST HONOR GOD’S LAW BUT LIVE UNDER HIS GRACE, JESUS.

THE LAW, SET IN PLACE BY GOD FOR US TO USE AS A GUIDE FOR OUR DAILY LIVES, UNTIL ETERNITY, CAUSES ONE TO SIN. IT WAS GIVEN TO AID US IN SEEING GOD’S WAY AND DOING THE RIGHTEOUS THING. BUT INSTEAD OF BECOMING AWARE OF SIN AND NOT PARTICIPATING IN IT, MAN BECAME AWARE AND EMBRACED IT; KNOWING THAT IT IS WRONG AND GOES AGAINST THE WILL OF OUR GOD, THE FATHER AND EVERY GOOD THING HE STANDS FOR. MAN STRAYED TOO FAR. IN COMES GRACE! THE UNDESERVED FAVOR FROM GOD WHICH (NO MATTER HOW HARD WE TRY) WE CANNOT EARNED. GOD’S GRACE PLAYS AN INTREGAL PART IN THE FAITH OF THOSE WHO PROFESS TO BE A CHILD OF GOD; IT IS A FREE GIFT FOR GUILTY SINNERS; THAT TAKES CARE OF US ALL, UNTO SALVATION. WE KNOW IT AS THE DIVINE INFLUENCE FROM GOD. AND BECAUSE I KNOW I HAVE IT WITHIN ME, UNCONDITIONALLY, MAKES ME WANT TO LOVE AND SERVE HIM EVEN MORE!

We also know that, when we have messed up and then we truly experience God’s Grace, His act of giving or granting us that which He will, (especially spiritual gifts, blessings, healing, or our being baptized in the Holy Spirit), is like no other feeling. When we experience God’s amazing Grace, we witness God, through Jesus, making things clear or evident, the interactions He has with us and how we interact with each other; often in relation to His divine presence, power, or will. God’s Grace is the process by which He reveals Himself, His nature, or His purposes to mankind. Even though we are suffering this moment, under an unfair and unjust government, it will not be long before the Grace of God become more pronounce than ever and we will see the true power of His Love. Those who are His children know that only by His awesome Grace and Mercy are we able to achieve the morally right (righteousness, virtuousness, and ethicalness) things or overcome tests, trials, trouble, problems, or situation that put us under strain, revealing the ability, strength, or quality of our resolve to remain faithful to YHWH, God; highlighting the dependence on God’s mercy and kindness. (1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me).

In the meantime, that old devil set back and try to anticipate every move of God’s children, so that he can get into their head and interrupt and spoil their righteousness. The scripture which depicts him as walking around as a lion to overtake those who are weak in faith (rather they choose to be or not), is so true; the enemy tries to determine which way are we going to turn and how far will we go so that he can besiege our mind, heart, and soul. God, through Jesus, wants us to know that our brothers and sisters are under attack from the same adversary and that even so all must remain steady. Therefore, it is a must that all resist by displaying self-control, staying alert and aware (ask God to help you not allow anything contrary to His will, sneak up on you; usually in the form of a lie), remaining firm in your faith and deeply rooted in God’s Word (Yashuah). (1 Peter 5:7-10 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you).

And even though he is the culprit for the majority of this suffering, chaos, and teetering on the brink of ruin, he waits for those who will, to commit to following him. The evil one did not ask to be vain, corrupt but was made its subject to usher in the One who holds hope in His hand, Jesus. But the bondage, in which he faces, unlike ours, will be seen in the glorious outcome in the children of the Most High; we will be delivered with the grace of our Lord Jesus. (Romans 8:18-22: 18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. In this text, manifestation means to appear, to come, to lighten, or to reveal. 20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, 21 Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. In this text, manifestation means to appear, to come, to lighten, or to reveal).

You see the one who is going contrary to the LORD’s commands is working under man’s law, which causes man to sin because he is always trying to get around it; not God’s Law. Mind you, that God’s law is a great thing if and when man adhere to it. But as stated before greed, immoral behavior, and just down right sinfulness brought about an irreparable (under the law) rip in the fabric of God’s plan. His only way to repair it, without starting all over again (the flood) was to send One who could and would take all the mess, we have made, on His shoulder; His Son, our Lord and Saviour. (Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace): This is God’s Amazing Grace. GOD’S GOT IT, NO WORRY NO FEAR.

AT ALL TIME DISPLAY LOVE, FAITH, BELIEF, AND TRUST IN YHWH, GOD

Jeramiah 17:5 Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord.
Psalm 146:3 Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.

Seek to find YHWH, God in all that you do or that which is done to you, in Yashuah, Jesus’ name. God will never insist but with His Hand of love, mercy, and grace, will encourage, correct, and guide. It is up to each of us to make the choice to trust Him or man. We woke up to a brand-new morning as well as a brand-new year with the hope that all will be well. But because of man’s constant contrary acts against the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we find ourselves more concerned than we should be: It is our trust that will rid us of worries or fears created by the evil one through men of his choosing. Let us, therefore, put our complete trust in our Father, rejoice, and be thankful for His love, mercy, grace, and faithfulness; not fearing; God is still in control. Amen. (Proverbs 3:3-7 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. 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).

Yes, God has allowed, that which He has formed with His hand (the foundation for all living thing – the earth and those whom He willed) to continue one more year, to do the things that are being done (good, bad, or ugly) all for His glory. As His right hand (point of perfect power) laid out the order of heaven, so does it govern, guide, protect, keep, distribute blessings, and chastise when we put our trust in YWHWH, God in Yashuah, Jesus’ name: no worry no fear. In lieu of such chaotic unrest which would you choose as the best option to hold on to, God or man? Remember this, that when you are faced with darkness or find yourself wandering around in the wilderness, all you have to do is put your hand in the Hand of God, it is better than any light which allows you to see: He sees in and through the darkness and have captured all that lay wait for you in the wilderness. Know this, man may set things in motion but every decision as to how it ends is from GOD. (Psalm 125:2 2 As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth even for ever. Psalm 135:6 Whatsoever the Lord pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places. Proverbs 16:33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord).

YHWH, God knows those who are truly His. He knew before the dawn of time and they were selected, sealed, and sanctified; working out all occasions for our good. And while you are experiencing your period of not knowing, His Hand is there always, to guide and hold you up; especially in the days of uncertainties which are ahead of us. His path, not known to man, is the best one for all of us but we must trust Him to experience His faithfulness; In other words, putting your hand in God’s hand means surrendering your life to God, through His Son, Jesus. It includes both the good and bad parts, leaving them there for His revelation and remedy; it is the ultimate show of trust. (Romans 8:27-29 27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren).

We have come to a time in life where we must choose who we are going to serve in truth and be sincere about it. Due to what is happening in the world today, our faith is being tested fear has become a determining factor on whom we serve; who do we trust with the making, shaping, and sustaining of our lives? Is it the man who put his pants on the same as any man, whose blood is red in his veins, who cries, get worried, breakdown and have fits, who has only the power YHWH, God, gives him (that’s to do the appointed task God has for him)? Or do we Trust God? (Joshua 24:14-16 14 Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord. 15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. 16 And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the Lord, to serve other gods;)

It is so apparent that those who would, did (put their faith, belief, and trust in man) and were sorely disappointed. A man, any man, will never be capable of doing what the Creator of all things, YHWH, God has done, is doing and will do. None! Simply because Elohim, our God, is the only One our belief should be in. He has supplied us with all that we need to find wisdom, acknowledge, and understand His Word, Will, and Way. (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). It is this acknowledgement of God, through Jesus, that we give our commitment as a true servant of His. Yet, because of our wondering mind, eyes, and heart, we have a tendency to set our belief and trust in man. With that blind leading the blind mentality, they (belief and trust) have been stretched to boundaries we have not imagined; making our lives as if we are on a roller coaster ride, going up and down, sideways, and left hanging suspended in midair. This type of control from man, never allow us to come to a complete stop to catch our breath and gather our wits, to recognize what is truly going on. To believe man has the answers to your questions, have caused you to constantly go back and forth, re-direct, and try and maintain your control and focus on the goodness of God and the ultimate fact that He has control over all things. To make all Gods and our (this is a partnership) efforts come to fruition our best decision is to commit to the LORD, surrender our entire life to Him; seeing that our trust in His Word, Yashuah, Jesus and His promises is the key to this chaotic equation. and our love for God, self, and others is the glue that will hold us together and see us through it all. (1 Corinthians 3:9 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building).
As we see in Isaiah 48:13-19, God uses His own perfection, power, and eternity to encourage (not to force) us to engage our faith in his promise of deliverance. And when we continue, in His Word, Jesus, trusting Him as Creator, the only One God, the First and the Last, He will remain in our lives. So, for whatever we are to face this year, and all other years, that YAH allows us to see, our trust should always be in Him. We are not to look to or depend on those who carry no real weight, are not in control. And, as we all are, subject to the Redeemer, Christ our Lord, let us follow His example and place our hope and trust in God the father, through God, the Son, squarely, on His shoulder; they are the only one broad enough to carry the load of the entire world! We will experience peace, joy, love, and happiness like the calmness of a river and enjoy life the forever moving, progressing, and playful waves of God’s Sea. Of Infinite Love. GOD’S GOT IT, NO WORRY NO FEAR.

Isaiah 48:13-19 13 Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together. 14 All ye, assemble yourselves, and hear; which among them hath declared these things? The Lord hath loved him: he will do his pleasure on Babylon, and his arm shall be on the Chaldeans. 15 I, even I, have spoken; yea, I have called him: I have brought him, and he shall make his way prosperous. 16 Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord God, and his Spirit, hath sent me. 17 Thus saith the Lord, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go. 18 O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea: 19 Thy seed also had been as the sand, and the offspring of thy bowels like the gravel thereof; his name should not have been cut off nor destroyed from before me.

SOWING SEEDS OF GREATNESS

Regardless of what we encounter or go through in our lives, when we give it to Jesus and wait patiently (it may be hard) He will handle it in His righteous way. So, we see in Luke 8:5-15, a parable about a Sower of seeds (this is he who proclaim the gospel of salvation; who tell others about God’s Word, Jesus: The Seeds of Greatness) who scatters seeds in different places, with some falling on good ground and producing fruit, and others falling on the wayside, on rocks, or among thorns. This is he who tell others about God’s Word, Jesus, going in various random directions.

If you want something to brag about, be proud of, or show off to the world, talk, think, show and tell the sin sick world about Christ Jesus. He is the answer we should be giving to any question asked in the world today. We are to be about the LORD’s business every day – following in Yashuah’s, Jesus’ footsteps; exuding (strongly and openly) the depth of wisdom we have been given, as we sow the seeds of greatness, Jesus, God’s Word. We do this through prayer, praise, meditation (have a little talk with Jesus), with family or with whomever you meet; don’t forget the infallible, catching smile. And it does not mean you only do this in the morning, even though that is a great way to start your day. Because when you continue to sow, you are bound to come across someone whose heart is open and receptive. You or I do not know what batch will be prosperous, those you share with in the morning or those you share with in the evening. It can and should continue throughout the day, until you lay your head down to sleep. (Ecclesiastes 11:6: 6 In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good).

The way we present Elohim’s Word can and does have a lasting effect on the subject of your sharing (sowing), the person you want to share the Good News with. So, take care to consider where that person is in their life and how receptive (through God’s Allowance) he/she is, you may need to prime the pump by sharing gradually; is the person’s ground (heart) too hard to receive it, yet? Does it need a little more show of love than shove? Has it become so caught up amongst and clouded from the glitz, glamor, delusions, confusions, worries and cares of this world that it is closed to receiving the truth, God’s Word? In this state, this is where patience and compassion come in. Because sometimes if we move too fast, the desired effect of God’s effort, through us, will be overshadowed by the loud obnoxious teaching of society or our own vanity and pride, and is lost. Our approach should be one that is kind and patient. We are to display the goodness, which Jesus showed as teachers, and be gentle while teaching those who don’t agree with you. (2 Timothy 2:23-26 23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. 24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; 26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will).

Or have you sown to one who is ready to receive and grow, leading others to a relationship with God, in Jesus’ name; as in good ground which continues to bear the best fruit? One who become God’s beacon of hope for others who are hurting and in need of knowledge regarding God’s good and faithfulness, and a friend. We as His followers are to teach according to Matthew 28:18-20, Jesus’ Great Commission. In it He instructs us to spread His Word and then allow others to come voluntarily (on their own with pure intention and truthful heart), not through force nor coercion. He wants us to go tell it on every mountain, in the valley, down the street, in our household, everywhere (He will take care of where it falls); to declare the gospel, which was previously and, in most cases, still is, unknown in the world today (look at the signs). He wants us to go out every day and be His mouthpiece and proclaim the message of salvation, but we are not to enforce His commands on an unredeemed world: Everyone must make the choice to come to Christ for themselves. An no matter what the world say, keep sowing God’s Seeds of Greatness (Jesus). GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR. Romans 10:9–11 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

Matthew 28:16-20 16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. 17 And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the ther, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen).

ADDITIONAL SCRIPTURES:

Genesis 26:12: “Isaac planted crops in that land and the same year reaped a hundredfold, because the LORD blessed him”

1 Corinthians 3:6-9: “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it”

(Ecclesiastes 10:10 If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct).

YOU WHO CONDEMN WILL BE CONDEMNED BY YOUR OWN CONDEMNATION- Long read.

FOR TRYING TO DO GOD’S WORK, AND NOT DOING WHAT YOU YOURSELF, THINK AND EXPECT OTHERS SHOULD DO, YOU, WHO CONDEMN WILL BE CONDEMNED BY YOUR OWN CONDEMNATION.

Romans 2:1-4 1 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. 2 But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things. 3 And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God? 4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

Jesus warned us against criticizing, condemning or trying to judge one another. We are not to rely on our own understanding because we do not have that authority (to send one to heaven nor hell). So, in Matthew 7:1 (Matthew 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged). and also, in Luke 6:37 (Luke 6:37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:) He tells us not to judge nor condemn, and also gives the result or effect of such an action. But yet and still we have those out there that feel their “way” (religion) is “The One.” And if all does not walk accordingly; even if the Word has been mis-spoken, mis-interpreted, and misrepresented, and they have not established a viable relationship with The True God, YHWH, themselves. (Deuteronomy 4:2 Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you). It is never a good thing for one to think their way is the “only” righteous way unless they have no doubt that God, through Jesus is showing them. Understand this, that God will not ever recommend anyone to condemn or judge another; addressing the sin is one thing, done through the church, but outright trying to convict or condemn is another. The matter of one not choosing to accept your form of worship (rather right or wrong) is not for any of us to judge. But we must pray about it and give it to the One who can actually do something about it (opening the heart and mind to accept His way); showing those who want to be true workers, in God’s vineyard, the righteous way to go about it. But attacking the person, through judgmental condemnation, is not the answer. Because only He has determined that which is fit or unfit for use in worship to Himself. We see throughout the Word, as Jesus preached while here on earth, that in itself, there is nothing morally, physically, or ceremonially unfit with the way we serve but it is the one serving who gets in the way; it then become wrong. Jesus has convinced us that we, as His creations, are capable of turning the most innocent circumstance or situation into a miserable mess; those who see and make a situation wrong, it is wrong to them, not God Himself. God said everything He created was good. (Romans 14:12-14 12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. 13 Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way. 14 I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean). (John 7:23 23 If a man on the sabbath day receive circumcision, that the law of Moses should not be broken; are ye angry at me, because I have made a man every whit whole on the sabbath day? 24 Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment).

When we are being called, to serve in the army of the LORD, (at whatever age He deems necessary, whether as a new born or up to one hundred or in whatever capacity), it is up to that individual to know when to look in YHWH, God’s mirror of revelation, by way of Yashuah, Christ our Saviour, and recognize, through the Holy Spirit’s prompting, unction, and godly invitations, God’s love and salvation for him, to be fed the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding he must use for his journey. Because not one of us knows what direction YAH is taking us or how long it’s going to take us to get there. It could be a long or short walk around that mountain or up the hill or across a raging sea, or through a field of lilies, who but YHWH, God knows and Who but Yashuah, Jesus will help execute it. But we must commit ourselves to God, the Father, and through God, the Son, He will direct our path; show us the way to go in our own personal relationship with Him and how to approach each other. (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).

It is without question that we can’t read each other’s mind or heart. Nor do we know what type of mountain one will have to scale, valley will cross, or sea will sail. And the degree of how hard a ground one has built up in their heart and if it’s ready to be removed so they may receive. That is why prayer is so important before we approach. One may have reached a mature well-rounded (spiritually and naturally) status; one may be still struggling, God is still working on that person; He can and will find higher ground for us to move up to when we are willing to cast all our cares on Him through love, acceptance, trust, belief, and compassion for one another. YHWH is so awesome and our Yashuah, Jesus is His reflection and all of mankind is a reflection of Them; not Their actions but Their image. (Genesis 1:26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth). Notice that when it speak of dominion, which God gave us, over His creation to care for, it did not say ownership and control over one another, but rather stewardship and caretaking over one another. Because believe it or not God is still on the throne; He is still and forever will be in control over every aspect of His creations’ lives; including determining when, how, and where all of us will either accept Jesus as our Lord and Saviour or not; a choice. (1 Corinthians 4:1-3 4 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man’s judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self). But there are those who are still in an infant stage and God is still working on them; all develop according to God’s will and time; we can plant the seed, His word, He, through those He appoints, could be you) will initiate the watering of it. But unless God gives the increase (opening the heart and mind to Him) all is done in vain. So, be careful how you view your position in God’s scheme of thing; not think highly of yourself or your religion. (Matthew 7:1-3 7 Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. 3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?) (Luke 6:36-38 Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. 37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: 38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again).

We are not to judge one another by their smooth or rough exterior, but by the heart in which it houses. You see, one can have a shiny white outside, portraying love, innocence, and a servant of God but on the inside the heart is as black as night; with all types of cruel intentions and they insist on judging others in what they do. But on the other hand, the very same person you are judging can be rough and unkept on the outside, displaying unconcern, seem to be the champion of unbelief, and have a simple disposition (not radical about anything) but the heart, the heart at which God looks at, is one of gold; loving, gentle, kind, compassionate, and is indicative of an unconditional servant. Which one is a true child of God? Read the story of the Good Samaritan -Luke 10:25-37. Jesus did not condemn her but showed her His Agape Love. It will show you, those who wishes to see and know the truth what it really means to serve God; not just in lip service but in action. (Matthew 23:27 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness).

One thing we must realize is that each of our journeys and relationships, with YHWH, the Father, through Yashuah, the Son, is different. And as such will require some difference in the way one’s relationship and commitment are approached and formed by God. The foundation of love remains the same. Thus, we are to deliver the message of GOD’S AGAPE LOVE; the love He tells us to give to one another, not judging nor criticizing, but do it with compassion, patience, and peace in our hearts and leave the rest to Him. (Mark 16:15-16 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned).

We all have sinned (do every day) and come short of the glory of God. This is the truth! No one has reached such perfection, as that of Christ, that sin has been eliminated from our life. This is why YHWH, God sent His Son, Yashuah, to save us from ourselves. And we have been given the opportunity to repent; an act which only God can carry out. We could not do it alone. Man would surely send us all straight to hell if he had his way. While we, those who love the LORD, are moving toward our salvation we must be very careful of what we put out there because whatever you give to and say about others (the world), is going to come back to you. So, give what the LORD has given you to share with others then sit down and be quiet. (Galatians 6:7-8 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting). GOD’S GOT IT, NO WORRY NO FEAR.

WHOSE MIRROR ARE YOU LOOKING IN?

WHOSE MIRROR ARE YOU LOOKING INTO TO FIND THE TRUTH: TO SEE WHO OR WHAT IS LOOKING BACK AT YOU?

I know that I have been writing quite a bit about looking into God’s Mirror – The Bible to see what is looking back at you. God’s Mirror helps one not to be hypocritical or fail to see their own flaws because they are too busy judging someone else too harshly. This is why we go to the mirror of God’s love and are given the true reflection of self. It gives one of the best analogies, explaining and comparing the events of one’s life to another way, God’s way of seeing things; it rectifies (put right; correct) a person’s selfish reason or the thought that they have just causes to hate, correct or criticize one another. It also shows and guide us in the way on how to become a true child of God, using His Word, accessing His Will, and walking in His way which leads to eternal life. And although now we only know in part; we will, then, we shall know how we are also I am known by God. Only through God’s mirror of truth and love and the ultimate sacrifice, Yashuah, Jesus’, do we obtain and maintain that status.

And until we understand that the only way to true salvation is accepting Yashuah, Jesus as our Lord and Saviour and studying YHWH, God’s Word (Jesus)This brings us to the question of whose mirror are we looking in God’s, your own, or someone else’s? Let’s try looking in God’s; it looks at our hearts; decerns all our attitudes, emotions or thoughts. It shines the Light of Truth on all things concerning our life (good or bad, lies or truth) and shows us how to deal with them in a manner that represents Him. After which, we will be able to see and understand the consequences of looking only in our own mirror for answers; which most of the time is distorted and void of the LORD’s truth. Because having the ability to communicate and speak vibrantly with everyone regarding Scriptures does not make us wise. In most cases it does the exact opposite.

We can have the faith to move the things that stand as hindrances in our lives through the act of love. Or in an act of self-serving, observation of what love really and truly is, hold on to prophecies and live under the law or give away all that we have to show our commitment to YAH. But if we don’t possess the most valuable ingredient in our relationship with our Father and others, Love, we don’t have anything worth speaking of. We would not have the reason for “the Perfect One’s” coming; to fulfill all prophesies done in part; making it the sum of the whole (God’s Love intensified); matured from a baby state to an adult state, in Christ. When we look in the Mirror of Elohim, there will be no more guessing the answers will be clear to those who sincerely want to know. You see, love is the epidemy of God’s nature and character; when we look in His mirror, the Bible, this is what we see; His way of looking at all things with love; how to speak to one another, how to act; what to do and not do. We can have everything going for us, faith, hope, and all the other outward show of a child of God but if we do not have love, (the greatest and most important of them all), in the reflection of our professed face, we do not have God, Who is LOVE. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 2 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. 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. 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; 7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. 8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. 9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. 11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

GOD’S GOT IT, NO WORRY NO FEAR.

LISTEN TO JESUS – THE WORD OF GOD

WE NEED TO RECOGNIZE THE ULTIMATE PROPHET (LORD AND SAVIOUR), GOD HAS ALREADY RAISED UP, AMONG US. GOD DID THIS TO BRING THOSE WHO WILL HEAR, UP ABOVE ALL THE CHATTER, CLATTER AND CONFUSION, GOING ON IN THE WORLD TODAY. WHO ARE WE TO LISTEN TO: JESUS – THE WORD OF GOD

The LORD our God will always direct us to the righteous One to listen to, His Son, our Lord and Saviour. Our faith must be such that we are opened to hear Him, Yashuah, Jesus the key to our salvation, and not the continued rhetoric of man. An amazing example of His prophetic spirit and truth is in John 4:7-30. It recounts the exchange between Jesus and the Samaritan woman where He told her the things that would set her free, not encourage the lie to keep her bound. Like many of us we need to hear Yashuah’s prophetic words promised and given to us by God, to Him; the end times prophet. In Deuteronomy 18:15–18 God told us what His plans were to keep our mind and heart steady and stayed on His Word, Will, and Way. And through this Prophet He would reveal and clarify for us, to see and know what is really going on now and what the future YHWH, God, through Yashuah, Jesus, has for each of us. He is The Prophetic Prophet (one who proclaim messages from God), sanctioned and promised by God, to be the prophetic voice when His children need it; to hear answers of truth from Him. (Deuteronomy 18:15 The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken;) (Acts 7:37 This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear).

When we hear God’s voice through Jesus, it takes away any excuse that we may have to listen to a false prophet; person who lies and supposed to be able to foresee the future; one who thrives on giving out false predictions and untrue information; with that person comes a negative connotation; one associated with liars, soothsayers, fortune tellers, etc. in God’s Word. So, whatever you do, LISTEN TO THE VOICE OF YASHUAH, JESUS! (Deuteronomy 18:10-12 10 There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch. 11 Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. 12 For all that do these things are an abomination unto the Lord: and because of these abominations the Lord thy God doth drive them out from before thee).

When we are in situations, circumstances, and positions where we become confused as to which way to go; living unwisely and declining spiritually, mentally, and physically, if we don’t listen to hear the voice of Yashuah, Jesus, we will fall into a destructive mode and be destroyed in this life. Try whole heartedly to study your Bible (THE WORD/JESUS) and through the Holy Spirit, listen to hear JESUS. Because there is a great difference in listening to and heading the word of God than that of listening to the word of man. Yashuah, Jesus, speaks through the Scriptures, giving us the truth in the wisdom of God’s instruction.Whereas,with man’s instruction, it will result in conflict and confusion; leaving you alone, in despair, not knowing what to do or say. But God will interrupt all ungodly activity and when you look around there will be only the goodness of Him, Jesus, and you.LISTEN TO YASHUAH, JESUS! (Mark 9:5-8 5 And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias. 6 For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid. 7 And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. 8 And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves).

The ultimate prophet was, is, and will always be, Jesus. He is The One Whom we, at all times, should listen to.But as usual, as our forefathers did, before us, there are many who has become (in their own mind) more important than God/Jesus. And are continually trying to vilify and falsify His existence and any doctrine contrary to our own; not God’s. So, with all that is being said on the media and face to face, take time out to check with what Yashuah, Jesus, our Lord and Saviour is saying about all of God’s business (everything and everybody) and LISTEN TO HIM!LISTEN TO YASHUAH, JESUS. (Acts 7:51-56 51 Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye. 52 Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers: 53 Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not kept it. 54 When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth. 55 But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, 56 And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God). (Acts 3:19-22 19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord. 20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: 21 Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began. 22 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. GOD’S GOT IT, NO WORRY NO FEAR.

EXTRA BIBLE VERSES ABOUT LISTENING TO THE WORD OF GOD

James 1:22-26: “But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves”.

John 8:47: “Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God”.

Luke 11:28: “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice”.

Isaiah 30:21: “And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left”.

Jeremiah 33:3: “Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known”.

THE NEWNESS OF GOD’S MERCIES NEVER FAILS

THE NEWNESS OF GOD’S MERCIES NEVER FAILS. THEY ARE RENEWED EVERY MORNING. HIS FAITHFULNESS GREAT TOWARD US.

Jehovah, God, has allowed us and given us His grace and mercy to see a New Day, a New Week, and A New Chance to come from under the ominous, oppressive, sad, and gloomy hold of the world into His marvelous Light (Yashuah, Jesus). One who dispels every shadow of darkness in our life. To set in motion one of the most awesome movements we could ever have to undergo in our life. And for those, of us, who are confused and wander around in this darkness and are living in the shadow, He will enable us to push past the pains. Even though the road YAH has constructed for us to take this journey, will not be easy; we will fall, faint, cry, want to give up, protest, and get stuck in the miry clay (situations not sanctioned by God), we will overcome, as long as we love one another and stay secured in His will. But since we are such sinful and confused creatures, Yah has taken into consideration all of our weakness so that when we commit our life to Him, through His Son, our Lord and Saviour, Yashuah, Jesus, He will hear our cry. When we are willing to call on Him, hear, receive, and study His Word in truth, He will guide, protect, and keep us (bring us back on track) in and into the way of His perfect peace. (Luke 1:78-79 78 Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, 79 To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace).

So, Thank YHWH, God, for this and every perfect day and for the week (and what lies ahead) He has given you. And pray continuously for the strength to stand in the face of our enemy (the devil) as you go through this day and week; you may not be able to avoid obstacles and hindrances, but God will give you the strength and ability to stand or go through them. It is due to God’s mercies that we are not wasted, burnt up, destroyed, dissipated, squandered, or expended. Because even though men’s mercy comes to an end, God’s mercy never ceases; never comes to an end; new every morning; He is so faithful to us. (Lamentations 3:22-23 22 It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness). GOD’S GOT IT, NO WORRY NO FEAR.