(Will you come through the DOOR (Yashuah) or try to climb in the window or some other means?)

Yashuah is waiting for all to come to YHWH, through Him. And He is constantly telling us, through His Word, that if we want to experience the good and righteous life, He has prepared for us, we must be hungry for the Word and thirsty for the Living Water that It contains.  

It goes like this. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want (for anything, be afraid of anyone or anything, be confident in all things, be loving to everyone and all things). And the scary (in a good way) part about this scripture is that the way to follow Yashuah is a done deal. All have been given when it comes to the Way, Truth and Life because He is it: our sins have been forgiven and salvation is waiting. All we must do is come correctly to YHWH, through the Shephard, Yashuah, which He provided for us. YAH sent His Son to stand in the balance, between Him and us so that we would be seen as the righteousness through Him. And then He sent His Helper (the Holy Spirit) for the guidance we need to maneuver through this world and become true followers. All we must do is lay aside all that we think we are, need or are responsible for and come.

It is especially important that we understand how we are to come to Him. We cannot come to Him any other way, only through the door that is opened unto Himself, the door of the sheep. Because if we try to enter any other way it is coming as a thief or robber; trying to steal our way into the fold. That is not allowed nor is it possible for anyone to do because YAH is all knowing and seeing. This leads us to the fact that we are to come through the Door (Yashuah) that has been opened for the purpose of saving us from sin and destruction.

When Yashuah call any of us to come, as His sheep we will know His voice (what is the righteous thing to do) and we will follow and obey Him and only Him.  There will be others who call to us and want us to follow them but a true follower of the Shephard, only hear and adhere to His voice. We, as the true sheep of Yashuah, will move away from anyone that is teaching anything contrary to the Word.

Understand this, that if we want to know YHWH we must first go the Door called Christ (knock and it shall be opened) which leads to the abundance of the full measure of His love straight to eternity. We cannot come with closed ears because we must be able to hear the voice of Yashuah, calling from a distance like a whisper or right beside us like a French horn in the rushing wind. And when we hear and are saved, through Yashuah, wherever we go and whatever we put our hands to (righteously) we will be nourished in all ways.

So, the lesson for today is, don’t seek to try and find ways to come into YHWH’s fold as a thief (Satan who only comes to steal the goodness of YAH and kill the hearts mind and soul of Yashuah’s sheep but come through the Door (that is opened to those who hear and believe) so that you will have life and have it overflowing.

John 10:1-10 

10 “Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. ² The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. ³ The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. ⁴ When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. ⁵ But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger’s voice.” ⁶ Jesus used this figure of speech, but the Pharisees did not understand what he was telling them.⁷ Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. ⁸ All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. ⁹ I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. ¹⁰ The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

God’s got it no worry no fear.   

UNLEASH THE POWER THAT IS WITHIN YOU – THE HOLY SPIRIT

Now is the time to call upon the LORD with all love, honesty, reverence, thanksgiving and praise. Because it is high time, we unleash the power that is with us (the Holy Spirit) and know and show that Yashuah is not meant to be hid in our hearts, but boldly displayed in our life so all the world can see. Because of the redeeming work He did for us by going to the cross (taking all our sins upon Himself so that we would be seen as the righteousness through Him in Elohim’s eyes) we are to take hold of this and follow the path He has set. And when He came down, was buried and rose, with His resurrection He destroyed death; He led it into submission, under His control, to the working of His purpose for the divine purpose He has for us. (Psalm 57:2 2 I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me). Then He gave us the way to eternal life through gifts that equipped us to ready ourselves for life’s (interesting, exciting and uplifting) journey.

Believe and know that Yashuah is the Light and Life of the world. He can and will bring everything into submission unto Him. But we must hold on to His promises to us. And know, that when we decide to give way to Satan, by removing Yashuah from our life, then, we get messes like the ones we have today. You do not or should not bite the hand that feed you (protect, keep, heal, etc.). Which, even in our unbelieve, He is still blessing us with life. It is with this prayer that I pray that we stop turning our back on YHWH when troubles, trials and tribulations come (and look to man) but run to Him in all urgency (really before it begins) and stay there, with thanksgiving, in His presence; not wavering (Psalm 108:12 Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man).

YHWH, since He is all knowing, knew that we would be right here, in this moment of time, facing this mountain (not just the virus, it is part of a whole),but facing the dangers and deceits of the world. Therefore, He went down first to change the character of death (eternal) then He went up so that He would fulfill all things spoken and unspoken: so that we, as sinners, would have a leg to stand on (because we did not) and that we will be able, by His strength, build up the body and edify Him. ((Ephesians 4:10 10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things).

So, take Elohim from under your bed or off the shelf and wear Him proudly outward and allow Him to shine in and through your life. And do not worry about anything; give it to YHWH; between the Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Himself) He can handle it all. You will see that anything Yashuah shines His light on will be disclosed and whatever is concealed will be brought out in the open. Everything. (Mark 4:21-22 And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick? 22 For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested; neither was any thing kept secret, but that it should come abroad.

Don’t stress but know that you are blessed when “31 In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness – Psalms 31:1”. God’s got it no worry no fear.

CONTINUE SEEKING YHWH IN LOVE (THERE IS NO BETTER TIME, THAN NOW, TO PRACTICE LOVING ONE ANOTHER),

We must continue to love each other, pray for one another and always do good toward each other every day not just because of the coronavirus but because of the Yashuah virus.  A virus that has such a profound effect on you, (if you happen to be the blessed one to catch it) that it will set your heart and soul on fire with wisdom, knowledge and understanding of what He allows to happen; when He wants you to understand it.  Nothing is a surprise to our Father. It is to us because somewhere along the line, we have lost Him so we do not understand all that is going on; He never have nor ever will lose us. And when we get it, that YHWH is good to the ones who earnestly seeks after Him, in all that we do and then wait for His Word (Yashuah) to make it happen we will marvel at His goodness and the magnitude of His love He has for us.

Since His Holy Spirit is already living on the inside of us, (1 Corinthians 3:16 16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?) and that He is ready for us to stir Him up so that He can guide a willing us through the revelation and the experience process of our changing time: walking the path Yashuah has designed for us so that we will, glory to glory, come up higher in our walk with the LORD.

So, let us wait without hysterics, drama or fear, but with peace and patience and love wait on the LORD. Because no matter what is going on around us; diseases, lying, cheating, ditch digging, violence, hardship, lack of, anger, loneliness, being afraid of (you fill in the blank), God’s got it and we must learn to not worry nor be afraid but always know and with much expectation seek YHWH.  God’s got it no worry no fear.

Lamentations 3:25-26 The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.

Proverbs 26:27 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.

Psalm 7:15-16 15 He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made. 16 His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate.

NOT CONVENIENT, BUT AN ALWAYS GOD

We look at YHWH as a convenient God, not the always One that He is. We can say that He is both, always with us and convenient to our needs, as He promised. To appreciate the magnitude of YAH’s love and Yashuah’s purpose we must first get rid of the world mentality and stop being possessed by worldly materialistic things and man’s word. (Hebrews 13:5-6 5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” 6 So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”) And we should turn our focus to the one Who is “I AM” (whatever He needs to be at the time of our need, that is who He is. There is no limitations that can be placed on His abilities (“I am who I am”, “I am what I am” or “I will be what I will be” or even “I create what(ever) I create”). (Exodus 3:14 14 And God said unto Moses, I Am That I Am: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I Am hath sent me unto you.) He is light in a dark place, a vaccine, a word, a Father, a teacher, a lawyer, a doctor, a friend, list can go on and on). YHWH is an always with you no matter where you go, never late but always on time, walking with you in your worst storm (sometimes carrying you), never leave you alone, love, truth and everlasting God? His word never fails. We may see Him as convenient, when we want Him to help us, but His presence is always with us, whether we want Him to be or not. The reason He does not intervene in our situations or circumstances is because we do not ask Him to. When we do not want Him to, He sits and wait for us to call on Him and when we do, before we can finish forming the words in our mouth, He answers. (Isaiah 65:24 24 Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear). We think we have “Life and all of its trials, troubles and tribulations” under control and can handle it (NOT).  But YAH wants to be our refuge where we run to and remain at all time.

Elohim does not want to be seen, by us, as just a convenient God, One who is shelved until we need Him. And by the way, we need Him, especially in times like these, every waking and sleeping moment of every day, hour, minute and second. We should go to Him early in the morning (when we wake) and pray, thank and praise Him for another day; to be able to service Him, therefore, our fellow man.

So, for us to reach our highest potential, in the LORD’s kingdom (this is what it is all about: eternity and what He would have us to do to meet Him there), we should never fail to show our genuine appreciation to the LORD, for all that He has done, is doing and will do. It is a must, for clarity and revelation sake, that we use our ears to hear, eyes to see, minds to process and understand, hearts to receive what is in the Word, hands to be used for His will, and feet to run toward all that is righteous and holy in the path, His way, that has been set before us. Forging forward, with an attitude of gratitude, we put YHWH first, having no boundaries for the love we have for Him and showing the world that we are grateful, and we will never take YHWH for granted.

Let us remember that He is not our go to solution, to only calling on Him when we have come to a fork in the road, that, I must say, most of the time we created. We get to that fork and do not know which way to go or when we need someone to fit in well with our needs, activities, and plans, but our go to solution for everything at all times.

Take YHWH off the shelf of your heart and display Him proudly out in front of you, allowing your light to shine bright because He gave it to you. And know that our YHWH is not a convenient YAH but an all-inclusive, ever present solution, with every answer in His capable hands. Try Him today and see His amazing love, mercy and grace in action: He will never leave you.  (Romans 8:38-39 “For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord). God’s got it no worry no fear.

WHO ARE WE WILLING TO BE LED BY: YHWH OR SATAN? – Part 3

Jeremiah 17:5-9 Thus says the Lord: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart turns away from the Lord. He is like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see any good come. He shall dwell in the parched places of the wilderness, in an uninhabited salt land. “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.” The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?

We are to be careful, wise, and alert to those who are in leadership (Isaiah 9:16 “For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed.”) How we see and are led is apparent by who we are engaged with and what we engage in all through the day. It is in such times as these that we seek YHWH and stay in His will. Do we read and study the word, listen to inspiring music (it does not have to be gospel but something that lift your spirit) and TV shows, movies that give a positive encouraging view of the world we live in. Or do we watch TV shows that are “entertaining” or movies that are so raunchy that your ears and eyes tell you to look away and don’t listen (news, reality shows, judge shows, shows that share people’s most intimate concerns, cursing, adultery, lewd and lascivious, and causes anger). Those are the kind of shows that are constantly watched, by the masses, and are feeding our spiritual man. We watch them with all intensity, as if we (some maybe) are living the lives and since it is negative, we respond to it readily and usually in a positive way. Even though it should be the opposite. In all reality it is a negative, pessimistic manor, which we expound on, with or without the truth on the matter, as the righteous thing to do. But YAH forbid if we get a good report, we barely respond, or we do not respond at all. Why is that? I will tell you why. Due to our sin nature (born with it) we automatically go toward wrong and sinful thoughts which in turn become deeds. To do the right thing does not come natural to anyone, we must work at it. This is not a bad thing unless you fail to do the best you can and let YAH do the rest. For us to see the goodness and run toward, it we must first purposely think, speak, and do good, with prayer and supplication. We will not make the cut every time but as Paul puts it in Romans 7:19  For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do).” Even Paul, the most zealous man of YAH, admitted his downfall when it came to his actions, he knew that Yashuah was his Lord and that he needed the help of the Holy Spirit to be his guide.

I think that has become the nature of man (especially the ones who does not know YHWH, they look to the world (man) to give them, what they considers the truth) and when it is found out to be a lie they get besides themselves and start blaming everyone except themselves. But you listened and you responded to it as if it was gospel! Now you must accept your neediness, that went in the wrong direction, weed through the misinformation and rewind; learn that YHWH is always the same, He never changes and His love for us is greater than any love. So, let us learn not to make the same mistake over and over and over of trusting man before we trust YHWH because if we do, all (as it has) will fail. God’s got it  no worry no fear.

WHO ARE WE WILLING TO BE LED BY: YHWH OR SATAN? – Part 2

In part one of my post the subject was, and still is, talking about who are we willing to put our ultimate trust in, and be led by; whether to abundant life here and throughout eternity or to destruction and the fiery pit of hell (yes, hell is real as real as heaven and I know it is real). The ones who choose to follow mans plans for this world are the ones in for a big surprise. (Isaiah 33:14 The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings?) The sad part about it is that these people think that there is no heaven or hell, so they are not expecting anything different than what is here on earth and they continue to look, totally, to the one who is speaking the loudest and saying the least. It is time for us to grow up, use common sense YAH gave us and understand that just because a person says something (backed by a little power given by the devil) does not mean it is the truth. Following blindly is not a wise thing to do. (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). Because to give anyone power and authority over your life, other than YAH or yourself, is just asking for trouble. We must believe in Yashuah and know that unless something is sanctioned by YAH, over time, it becomes null and void. So, believe and stay in YAH’s service, be the ones whom He spares. (Matthew 13:41-43 -41 The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness. 42And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 43Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear).

While the world make its last stance at being worshipers of itself, let us (as children of YHWH) find the truth where it truly lies, in the heart and mind of our Saviour and in the heart and mind of those who love Him and have taught and encouraged in the righteous way. The Word of YHWH is wisdom and every one of the Scriptures are breathed out, by YAH, for our profit to teach, reproof (reprimand, rebuke), correct, and for all the training, in righteousness, we are going to need to start, endure and complete our path, set by YHWH. When we stay in YAH’s will, and not bend to the will of man, we will receive and have the necessary ability, knowledge, and skill to be equipped for the work in which YHWH has for us to do, according to His Word, successfully. (2 Timothy 3:13-17 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 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. Gods got it no worry no fear.

MY TALK WITH YHWH – MUCH NEEDED, MUCH APPRECIATED; FELT MUCH LOVE AND PEACE

I had a talk with YHWH today which is a very good way of starting your day; you can and should pray about all things; seeking answers from YHWH. (Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people). First, out of love and reverential fear I thanked Him for being a faithful and wonderful Father God; loving me when I don’t deserve it and letting me know that since He made me I do deserve to be love, if only by Him. I know that we can’t do anything without Him. And we are so grateful for His love, knowing that He is my all: yes, everything I need. While we were talking, I did listen to hear what YAH had to say. And it dawned on me and became very clear, that YHWH, the trinity, is the very important and vital part of all our lives (offered to everyone), if we truly want to enjoy it. He is our necessity, the One (Like a cozy, comfortable pillow; to lie down upon, and go to sleep (rest from the worries of this world)) for when we do, our soul He’ll keep (from all forms of enemies and evil), how awesome is that; no worry), everyone should have and not be without. Because in times of trouble (such as these) or at any time when our faith faulter and our feet run toward the wrong things, if we seek Him, He will open His hands: only He, can see us through the good and bad times.

In my mind I made a mental list of all my concerns, seeking answers from the only one that can give me the truth about anything I asked. YAH above. I asked why all the suffering, why get my hopes up to be dashed down again, why all the worries and pain? Why all the killing and hatred? Why does man act insane? Why the ugliest things, that are hidden in the recess of the heart, are constantly rearing their head, now, even more, coming from the heart. Why are the diseases and natural disasters, that are continuously rocking the land, becoming pandemics and more deadly and destructive, all over the world, reaching all men? Why, Why, Why, were my questions to the LORD.  And when I sat down and truly listened, (with my heart), He flooded it with His answers: Which are found in the Bible (WORD). (See 2 Timothy 3).

In my heart, He reiterated the fact that He is the Lord our God and He created all, family, friends and enemy, to please Him on our journey to eternity. And that He is our refuge, our sword, buckler and shield; against all evil things He will protect and keep us if we only be still. But somewhere between our beginning walk (spiritual and natural) and our end walk, our middle walk has gone awry (away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss). We need to understand that what we do, in the middle of our journey, for YAH, through Yashuah, is what will determine our end. It will either bring our hearts back to Him or set us free (this is not the freedom you will enjoy). So, He allows all these warnings to come upon the land so we will bear witness to His power. Warnings not meant to hurt but to get our attention, turn us around and place our feet on a solid and even path. He wants us to focus on the righteous things He has instore for us, while here on earth. If we seek Him first, He will do this by healing man’s mind, from thinking evil thoughts, and by filling his aching heart with love again. ( 2 Chronicle 7:14 – 14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land).  God’s got it no worry no fear.

YAH’S LEADERSHIP (Honor His Commandments, Statutes and Laws. Speak His Word, speak the TRUTH)

YHWH gave us His commandments (is a rule that must be obeyed, especially one handed down by God), statutes (A statute, in biblical terminology, refers to a law given without any reason or justification: it is there to serve that particular purpose: a formal written enactment of a legislative authority that governs the legal entities of a city, state, or country by way of consent (agreement or permission): statutes command or prohibit something, or declare policy) and laws (a rule or set of rules which prescribe or prohibit our actions to conform to a certain order or pattern of behavior. The ‘Law of God’ has many aspects and there are a variety of words used in the Hebrew text, for the different categories within His Law which identifies their classification)  and we are to follow them as best as we can, according to what He said. These rules and regulations, that He put into place, are guides and expectations that He has of His Children. And when we follow them, we will find that life’s ups and downs are very tolerable. But when we try and get around them or redirect or mislead others with them it is an act of sin and disobedience and life becomes very hard.

Now, when we start rewriting the Bible and subjecting it to us rather than we to it, we move away from the true word. And in doing so lose sight of our true path and destination. Because for each of us, when we seek our relationship with Yashuah, He will show us our own special path (including how, when and where our work is to be done, in His service), that He has specifically for us as individuals.  And all the prosperity of the spiritual and natural we will be given, according to our faithfulness and we will see while here on earth.   But only if we call on His name in times of troubles, trials, tribulations and sorrows will the LORD rescue us.  He hears but want us to acknowledge Him as our Lord and Saviour and profess that without Him we can do nothing. And if we fail to do so, that becomes sin, in a major way, because YAH said for us to do this, if we are truly His sheep.  He has taught us that if we call upon HIS name and listen for His voice and walk in the path laid out for us, we will go in and prosper where we are planted.

This could be a lot of our problem, the reason we are not moving forward (but either at a standstill or going backward) because we are so set in our own ways that we cannot see the way of Yashuah, even though the Son shine so bright, on it, directly in front of us.  In our journey to eternal salvation, we are always given a chance to help and the choices we must make.  YAH is not one to dominate the whole experiences you go through, even though He can; He does what He will do and then give you the opportunity to participate, in your own destiny to do what you must do; it’s a partnership. And if you don’t know what to do, you ask, and He will answer. When we hear the Word and put at our faith in God in spite of circumstances, and not because of them life, while we are here on earth, we will grab hold to the righteous preparation for the eternal life to come. (Luke 16:19-31; cf. Jeremiah 44). So, as we are walking the road of faith, believing and trusting YAH to do His will, take a good look at your obedience to His WORD (commandments, statutes and laws) in reference to your life. God’s got it no worry no fear.