PEACE: ACHIEVED IN THE MIDDLE OF YOUR BATTLE

Peace = freedom from disturbance; tranquility; calmness; quiet.  It is the ability to remain calm and maintain a restfulness within your heart, mind, body and soul even though there is a battle going on in and around you.

We look to every man and method for the first thing Yashuah gave us when He left: that is PEACE. YHWH has given us the solution to obtaining the perfect peace. When Yashuah was resurrected and went to be with the Father, He left His peace (John 14:27 -27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.), for us to have that will be instrumental in our service to Him: living the life He has chosen for us; a good, productive and peaceful one. And one that we will not be afraid to live.

You say that sounds good and well but what is it going to take for me to achieve this level of peace? (Philippians 4:7 -7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.)  The work has already been done, all we must do is hear and keep His commands. And our peace would be as a river flowing calmly and continuously along the shores of life; and our righteousness (the quality of being morally right or justifiable) would be as abundant as the waves of the sea. (Isaiah 48:18 – 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:). It, like anything worth having, will take time and practice but when we stick with the program, YHWH has established for us, it will be done.

Ask our self this question “Do I truly want peace or am I satisfied with the ups and downs thrown at me by the world?” If the answer is no, then we need to get to the point where every little wind that blows becomes less likely, to start a war within us and instead, seize the moments, as opportunities, to grow spiritually sound and confident in our walk with YHWH: giving us the ability to pursue our goals without interference from outsiders (you know the ones that constantly speak in your mind and ears (Satan, family, friends, co-workers, etc.). Now if the answer is yes; just stay on the track we are own and that will be achieved most assuredly.

It has been written (in the WORD) and achieved by many, (I am a witness to this) that when you depend on Yashuah to see you through your battles (ups. downs, troubles), you will be able to get and maintain freedom from interference that unrest brings. But to achieve this state you must first be quiet, silence the world around you and retreat into a soundlessness so that you can hear the small hushed voice of the LORD. In the noiselessness and stillness of that moment you should be able to use the privateness (the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others) from the outside world (you can then work on your inside), which is what most of us need to achieve the peace and solitude we so desperately desire and need.

Now, isolation is not a bad thing if done properly. This is one form, of getting in touch with your inner peace (man) that is needed to achieve peace. To isolate one’s self from others can be the bold move we need to make, in order to enter into a state or period of time, in which there is no war or a war has ended within us so we can concentrate on maintaining a restfulness while going through our battles; bringing order to our mind, body, heart and soul. God’s got it no worry no fear.

Lord open our hearts that we may receive the goodness of your love and be receptive of all the blessings (spiritual and natural) You have prepared for us. And that we may be able to understand and go through the tools (trials, troubles and tribulations)You will allow us to encounter to sharpen and make us strong in our faith; using all our other organs and extremities, placed strategically in and on our bodies to help in our commitment to You (to love, worship, praise, pray, repent, give, etc.). It is amazing how, if you think about it, they all work together as instruments, necessary in our service to You LORD, through our Lord and Saviour Yashuah.

Our ears that we may hear all that we need to hear to know what is involved in following the Truth, rightly dividing Your Word and receiving the wisdom, knowledge and understanding of all that You will have us to understand and do.

Our eyes that we may see the beauty of Your creation, most of all in man and use it as an inspiration to make things, as You would have them, better not worst.

Our mind that we will only imagine that which is good and righteous toward You, our self and our fellow man, seeking wisdom at all time to pray about everything and not using it as a dumping ground to bring about evil deeds: continuously thinking evil will bring eventually bring about the reality of it. So let’s be careful of what we think on all the time.

Our hands that we can open wide, using them to help and not hinder, lift up and not beat down, guide and not cause another to fail;  and not only receive blessings but also give them according to what You have given us.

Our feet so that we  can run toward Your goodness, stand firm in the face of our enemy, and exude (display strongly and openly) a courageous boldness fit for a child of the MOST HIGH GOD.

Our mouth so that we can continuously exclaim the goodness of Your Word and the righteousness of whosoever will come to You in the name of Yashuah, sing praises in song and words, dance like David danced to show how much we love You, knowing You love us, and we ask for the desires of our heart to be fulfilled by You and not the world.

Thank You YHWH, in Yashuah’s name, for allowing me to express my feelings of Love, honor and glory toward You. God’s got it no worry no fear.

Evil fans the fire; Good put out the flames.

BE RECONCILED TO GOD

God gave us the ultimate sacrifice (Yashuah), made sin, for us, so that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him (Yashuah). (2 Corinthians 5:21) Now all we must do is work with Him to work out our salvation, which way we choose to go. His grace is given freely every day, as unmerited (we don’t deserve it, but He love us that much) favor for us to use to help us through the day. For times (uncertain) like these He has heard us, before these days were upon us and He helped us (our salvation is secured through our Lord and Saviour, Yashuah). When we stumble and fall short of a goal or mark, we cannot blame the ministry for our shortcomings nor for other men actions. But in all things prove and show self as the ministers of God by doing what we know to be the Word; that which is truth and of God, through Yashuah. And as always it will work out as it should, with the LORD, as the Author, Yashuah as the Producer and the Holy Spirit as our Guide. God’s got it no worry no fear.

2 Corinthians 6:1-10 6 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain (to no good use; producing no result; useless). 2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured  (helped) thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) 3 Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed (held accountable for men actions): 4 But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, 5 In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings; 6 By pureness, by knowledge, by long suffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, 7 By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, 8 By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true; 9 As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; 10 As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

Know the LORD is your God (whether you want Him to be or not) and His mercy endures forever.

If we are serious about communicating with and hearing from YHWH (through prayer, praise and posture) we must first be willing to accept His Son as our Saviour. (John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me). Then we will know that the Holy Spirit, which Yashuah left as our comforter, is working in us for the very purpose of conversing and communing with the Most High God (along with guiding, keeping and protecting that He does for us every day). Therefore, with the spirit that has been given to us (in hearts and minds) we are able to talk with YAH and receive the revelations He has for us.  He has revealed the things that are deep down in our spirit through His Spirit which seeks carefully and thoroughly and bring to our attention (good, bad or ugly) what we need to address). The only way we can know what YHWH is telling or teaching us is through our spirit which He placed in us so that we will be able to communicate with Him. And when we ask, we are given wisdom, knowledge and understanding but yet and still, because we are not capable of understanding the mind of YHWH,  we are still at a disadvantage when it comes to knowing His mind (why He does what He does and allows what He allows). But we are to be of good courage when it comes to communing with the LORD because when you are seeking Him for answers or praising Him, he hears, and He will answer. And be patient; don’t get discouraged because you don’t audibly hear His voice, or the answer is not immediate: keep your mind stayed on Him and listen with your heart. He hears and will answer, in the time He deem appropriate and when you can handle the solution. Even though we don’t fully understand, yet, He has given us His spirit, not the world’s spirit (evil, destructive, selfish, greedy; look around you get where I am coming from; we face it every day) but the Spirit (holy, good, righteous, loving , kind; that which you see less and less of). Wake up, first thing in the morning, talking, praising and thanking YAH for always being right “there” so that He can help prepare you for an amazing day. So, our communication (in the spirit) needs to be a continuous thing with YAH that we might know the things that He, through Yashuah, has freely given to us.

“But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God.” (1 Corinthians 2:10)

“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, HE WILL TEACH YOU ALL THINGS, and bring to your remembrance all things that I have said to you.” (John 14:26)

You see, we need to stop looking at our problems long enough to welcome the necessary changes in our lives, that will increase our belief, faith and trust in YHWH and remove our limitations. And therefore, take us to a higher walk and experiences in our relationship with Him. The more you trust and believe Yashuah, the more peace, joy, happiness and prosperity (always spiritual and natural) you will see. Now this doesn’t mean you will not have, as I call them, the three “T’s”, trials, troubles and tribulations, you will but facing them, knowing how to handle them and how to go through them will be much easier, less frightful (yes, everyone faces fear at some point and time of their life but that’s okay). It’s not the fear but it is what you do with it; not allow it to cripple your progress while on your life’s journey. In becoming in alignment with the Father, through the Son, with guidance from the Holy Spirit, we will find that there are no limits to what we can achieve. (Matthew 19:26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible).

We can get about our service helping others; stop setting limitations on your life according to what you see, hear or are experiencing now; taking to heart what everyone around you are saying and going with that while leaving your truth behind (John 16:13 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come) always looking in the rearview mirror of what was and not focusing on the panoramic mirror of possibilities (what can be;) it can change in the twinkling of the eye; by the wave of YHWH hand or a word or  thought.

Man has more limitations set, by himself, on himself and through himself, than he can imagine, when it comes to what he can and cannot do. And because of these limitations we will never achieve our God-given goals, services, dreams or talents (that which has been placed in us to do according to His riches ( Philippians 4:19 19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.  (1 Corinthians 2:10 “But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God.”

We must understand that YHWH is unlimited in the things and ways He can and will bless that which He created. And, also, the way He bring about most change in man and everything He desires to change is through others (family members, friends even your enemies) They can become thorns in your side until they polish you to righteousness or cause you to become more tarnish unto hate. You can be rich with money, material things or deep in sin, either way Yashuah came to make a change in your life for the best. And through Him and faith in the Most High God, it can and will be done. All things are possible and are subject to change, except YHWH, with the LORD on our side. Matthew 19:24 25When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?” 26Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. God’s got it no worry no fear.

Persevere – continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success: not give up, struggle on, be persistent, be determined, press on/ahead, stay with something, not take no for an answer, be tenacious, be patient, stand one’s ground, stand fast/firm, hold on, hold out, go the distance, stay the course, soldier on, hang on and hang in there.

In order for us to keep going (persevere) when we don’t feel like it (what’s the use; I want to throw in the towel and give up) we must first know who to go to and lean on, believe in and trust; who will give us the strength, courage and boldness to face each day with a smile (even though you are hurting so bad inside you could cry; and fear has/had a grip so tight on you that you could hardly function) and fight the battle with faith; confident that you will be victorious. Are you willing to first, accept Yashuah as your Lord and Saviour, knowing that there will be many trials and tribulations that comes with this walk? And that many a days you will walk alone (without man’s support; void of family and friends show of love and their help, yet overflowing with enemy’s attacks); but for us to be able to persevere we must accept Yashuah  and through him we will know that YAH will never allow you to go at it alone (Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, and the flames will not set you ablaze). His promise, of always being with us was true in biblical days and they are still true today (Joshua 1:5 No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you). (Hebrews 13:5 King 5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me). There have been stronger more evildoers to come upon the earth against YAH’s people, in the past as there are in the present, but God has defeated them all and took the revenge on them that He so judged to be necessary. Deuteronomy 28:7 “The LORD shall cause your enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you; they will come out against you one way and will flee before you seven ways). Take Pharaoh for instance, he was one of the most “powerful” persons in his day (really considered the most) so he thought, until YHWH got tired of his foolishness and destroyed him, his army and Egypt. (Deuteronomy 7:18 Thou shalt not be afraid of them: but shalt well remember what the LORD thy God did unto Pharaoh, and unto all Egypt;)). One of the most important reason that we should continue to persevere in spite of all that is happening in the world today and don’t have to fret about all these uprisings, evil and contrary events that are happening, is the fact that YHWH has this (full control, no mistakes, overlooks, it’s Him allowing man to have his free will; a joke on man’s selfish, greedy, disobedient, smug, rebellious and self-centered religious self). Because all of this, as heinous and wicked as it may be, must happen for Yashuah to return and make it good enough for YHWH to accept us for eternity.  The wonderful and awesome thing about this is the fact that all that will ever be necessary to make things righteous and bring it back to pure perfection, has already been done. Yes, by Yashuah (His birth, death, and rising). Now all we must do is LOVE, persevere, keep our faith and with Yashuah’s help push through the problems and pains. And with the hope, surrounding us, do our part and be the best we can be; give Him the honor and glory for being our Lord and Saviour; Continue to pray for our self and one another. God’s got it no worry no fear.

• Is YHWH (God) real?
• Why is He allowing so much misery?
• Why won’t He make it all go away?
• I had a most interesting and informative discussion yesterday. It centered basically around the nature and reality (YHWH) of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. There are, in essence, three questions that I got out of it, and they are. Is YHWH real? Why is He allowing so much misery, trials, troubles and tribulations to come up on us? Why won’t He make it all go away? My answer and belief is this. Answer to the first question. Yes, YHWH is real. And if realer is a word then I choose it to describe how real He is: realer than you or I will ever be. because His existence superseded time (was before time) because it is time. He created all that was created and is still creating. I haven’t seen man get anything he created right yet (10, 15, 20 years from its beginning, something fall off or it falls apart or become deadly) (The Book of Genesis( The beginning)). A Note: I would rather believe that there is a much greater power controlling everything than men, who bleed, eat, sleep and die (but does not raise himself up), the same as I and whose powers are just as limited as mine, has control over me.

Answer to second question. God has seen the hearts of man; that they are crooked, evil, greedy and selfish: most don’t see a way to change. And even though He knows there are those who truly love and want to serve Him (that’s what we are here for) He also knows that there are those who strongly oppose Him: whether for lack of knowledge or just a strong teaching against Him, Whom they think has complete control over all things (at present it may not seem like it, but He does, just wait and see) and they can’t stand the thought of this control. For this reason He allows men to choose their destination (free will). But as their life’s journey unfold, He places obstacles, walls of various natures, before them to see who will they call upon: Him, themselves, another man, the devil?. You see, we have left YAH and all His awesome ways; we feel that it is through our own effort that we make “IT” happen. Not so, but keep thinking it. YAH is so merciful (unlike man, you do wrong it’s over), kind and loving that when we sin He forgives us as far as the east is from the west(Psalm 103:12) ( two points that never touches; how great is that) and He doesn’t bring them up again (like man) because He choose not to, but to forgive us as many times as it takes to get it right. (Matthews 18:22). YAH loves us, all of us and no matter what you do if you repent He will forgive. He picks us up, dust us off and strengthen us to get back into the fight.

Answer number three. Our God is a progressive God. From the beginning to the end He has laid our path, of life, out for us to follow, with ease and happiness. He does what He does in the order that causes the greatest results for Him. And since He knew (the moment they ate from the tree of knowledge), that the hearts of man, in these days, are going to continue to be evil, He is bringing it all to a culmination, when His Son our Saviour, Yashuah, returns; then He will set it back, in the order intended, love, peace, joy, happiness. But until then, like a theatrical play, all scenes must be played out before the final curtain. (The Book of Revelation (to reveal). God’s got it no worry no fear.