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WHEN WE STOP JUDGING, CRITICIZING, AND CONDEMNING

WHEN WE STOP JUDGING, CRITICIZING, AND CONDEMNING, MAYBE THE WORLD WILL COME TOGETHER IN GOD’S AGAPE LOVE

Let’s be perfectly clear (with of love and understanding), and know that no one can truly judge anyone, only God, through Jesus has the authority to perform this act in our lives. Understand this because your judgment on others will come back to you. (Matthew 7:1-2 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).

Each one of us has been given a duty which leads to our ultimate destination. We are here to serve Him within the confine of love and righteousness; not judge according to our observations and feelings. We are ministers by whom the Word, (authorized by God), is to be planted. This can only be carried out in those who come to believe and are open to receive, according to what God gives you as a minister. We plant the seeds of hope and life, given to us, by God. And with the help of The Holy Spirit with guidance, conviction, unction (the power of God upon our life, that is so holy and powerful, that He includes in messages which cannot be generated by anyone), and revelation directed by the Holy Spirit of God, we water continuously, with the word. But only YHWH, our faithful God, is able to cause the increase in one’s faith, belief, and trust in Him; turn a sinner into a saint. At the end of it all, Yashuah, Jesus will harvest and give all that were and are willing to accept, receive, and serve Him in love, truth and righteousness, his reward for being the good and faithful servant. (1 Corinthians 3:5-8 5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? 6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. 7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. 8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour).

Criticizing, judging, or trying to condemn are three of the most awful and dangerous things we can do to one another. The use of this way of trying to get one to accept Christ as their Lord and Saviour can and will cause one (who may be teetering on the fence of life), to walk away; we have no authority. And the only weight our mis-spoken words carries is the weight of hurting a brother or sister. We cannot beat others over the head with the Bible. But our responsibility is to share the Word, pray, and help in any way YAH leads us. This includes encouraging them to read, study, and stand on His Word. So, the next time you pull out your little book of critical, judgmental, and condemning reviews of others (all the bad and unjust things they have done), you had better think of the One who holds the Book that matters, and what He said about judging. Think about yourself. Think how Jesus told us not to judge one another. And the judgement we pronounce on others would be reflected in the consequences bestowed on us by God. (Matthew 7:3-5 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? 4 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye? 5 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye).

We, as true believer, wants everyone to see and taste the goodness of the one and only God, YHWH. (Psalm 34:8 O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him). But, if someone is adamant about their disbelief, there should be no force from the believer; God has set in motion, His rectifying of the situation for everyone, unbeknown to us. (Isaiah 55:8-9 8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts). You do not need to go beyond what God has given you to do. Because when you do the ones whom you are trying to get to see the Truth, will become disengaged with you in a not so nice manner; the door will be closed and possible any other attempt to show them the Light. This could be the time that your walk, talk, and action, with God, becomes the example needed. (Matthew 7:6 Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you).

If you have planted a righteous seed, according to God’s Word, it will grow; Elohim will cause the increase. And for those who choose to accept will receive and be saved, but to those who choose not to listen will be damned, by God, not a man. (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). GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

WHEN WE THINK ABOUT GOD’S GOODNESS: AND HOW HE CONTINUES TO BRING US THROUGH

WHEN I THINK ABOUT GOD’S GOODNESS AND HOW HE CONTINUES TO BRING ME OUT, MY SOUL GET SO HAPPY, CRIES HALLELUJAH KNOWING HE’S ALWAYS WITH ME WITHOUT A DOUBT.

When I think about the goodness of YHWH, God’s love and the bountiful blessings and protection He has provided me over the years and continue to provide me, new, every day, it causes my soul to get happy. It should make all of us, who has a righteous relationship with God, to want to stand up and shout. It should make us want to tell the world that through all our hopes and fears, ups and downs, ins and outs, our God’s promises stand true. He promised to be our guide, never leaving nor forsaking us. Evidence of His faithfulness is shown many times, (as we face and go through our trials, troubles, and tribulations of life), when the weight of this world feels as if it is closing in, pressing you down, (you feel as if you can’t think or breathe), causing you to think of giving up. Just stand firm! Because God and His goodness will always be there to pull you up and set your heart on His Rock (Yashuah, Jesus), His high ground. (Psalm 27:12-14 12 Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty. 13 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. 14 Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord).

When you become a true believer, you are given the strength, by our Holy Father, to overcome any challenge set before you. Why? Because our God, through Jesus, is always with you and at your weakest He is your strength. As His sons and daughters, we see the obstacles in life as difficult and troublesome and all we want to do is go through or get rid of. But God uses them as fires to try and cleanse us. So, they are manageable with the help of the Good LORD. We may see them as difficult, but if we look at them in the way that indicates our faith is tested and tried; like gold and silver are tried to obtain their purity, we will see our strength evolve in and through the process. God knows what He is doing, and if you and I are true saints we will not be consumed but will rid ourselves of the extra weight and baggage; of the spiritual contaminants, that are hindering our growth in our relationship with YHWH, God, through Yashuah, Jesus and our fellow man. (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).

So, my heart is full of love, gratitude, and thanksgiving to YHWH, God, His Son, our Lord and Saviour, Yashuah, the Holy Spirit, for creating a wretch like me. And through all our contrariness to His will, He still continues to love us. To continue in God’s love (or to know that it is always) we are to seek and love Him first, love self (in a healthy, godly way, and love our fellow man. (Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them). (Colossians 3:16-17 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him). GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

BE CAREFUL TO GIVE HONEST THANKS UNTO THE LORD

BE CAREFUL TO GIVE HONEST THANKS UNTO THE LORD: EVERY DAY IS A DAY OF THANKSGIVING

“THANKSGIVING” is a holiday that is great for those who continually give praises and thanks to Elohim; who all through the year acknowledge YAH for His many guidance, chastising, and blessings; this one day becomes magnified. An attitude of love and gratitude is prevalent. While the presence of honest praise, and gratefulness that God is good, and His mercy last forever hang heavily in the atmosphere.

Now on the other hand there are the ones who only stop to give YHWH, God, thanks for all He has done for them on this designated holiday, Thanksgiving. That is good because who knows how for it will go. First, they engage in giving thanks, then it evolves in giving their hearts to Christ (God works in mysterious ways).

So, for those who follow the Old Testament (shadow of New Testament) holidays and holy days, do so in all honesty and truth, not judging others but see that your convictions are maintained and your faith is not compromised. Because one day, we are all going to realize that all of this are shadows of what is to come; merely things and observances, that were set in place by, God, blocking the true reality of Light, Jesus (New Testament; the ultimate sacrifice) for a time and purpose, and are going to eventually past. And all those, free, slave, gentiles, and jew are going to be separated from the heathen (those that profess to do the will of God, but are going contrary to His Word, Jesus. But during this time the heartfelt thanks, glory, honor, and praise given by one who has had a stirring in his soul by Christ, may outshines the most devout person’s attempt all through the year.

Whichever external holy day or holiday we observe should never take priority over the relationship we have with Christ. GOD’S GOT IT, NO WORRY NO FEAR.

Colossians 2:13-17 13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. 16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.

Psalm 100:4-5 4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. 5 For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

1 Chronicles 16:33-35 33 Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the Lord, because he cometh to judge the earth. 34 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever. 35 And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Philippians 4:6 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

TEACH US LORD, YOUR STATUES SO WE WILL KNOW THE TRUTH

TEACH US LORD, YOUR STATUES: THE IMPORTANCE OF LIVING WITHIN THE CONFINES OF GOD’S STATUES

Psalm 119:33-40 33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. 34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart. 35 Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight. 36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. 37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way. 38 Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear. 39 Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good. 40 Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.

If we, all, would learn and adhere our mind, heart and soul to God’s statues, this world would be God’s eutopia.

One crucial thing about the Scriptures is, it is The Word of God (His statues – laws, decrees, commandments, rules and guidelines (the ones that really matter) outlined in the scriptures for everyone to follow. (Which we all have a problem with doing at times; that is why we have Jesus, our Lord and Saviour). They are not subject to change, and are not up for debate, discussion and no contestation: God spoke, it is and will always be. We are not to add anything to them nor take anything away from them, they are God’s Truth and our guide; perfect and Holy as is; complete. Our responsibility is to study and obey God’s Word, the Scriptures, which consist of God’s Statues, our instructions.

The scriptures are comprised of God’s Statues, which are laws, commandments, and/or decrees set by God and made to give us guidance for our lives. It is most interesting that within God’s Statues and commandments it is all inclusive of what, how, why, who, and when we are to respond to in any give situation we come in contact with. They include information and instruction on things such as setting boundaries in our life, which helps to keep us safe from harm or injury; making choices contrary to His will; succumbing to the whims of society; and participating in misguided and wrong actions; yes, it’s all there but we must read to find out. They provide ways on how we are to obey God’s commandments. They define important customs and establish the procedure on how they are to be carried out and how to handle the vital matters they entail. They set times, appointed for holy and holidays. They make (previously unknown or secret information), about Him, known to us. And we may not be aware but when we honor and obey God’s statues, we become a better person for it: in our homes, on our jobs, really and truly, everywhere we go. Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the Lord your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it:

2 That thou mightest fear the Lord thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged.

3 Hear therefore, O Israel, and observe to do it; that it may be well with thee, and that ye may increase mightily, as the Lord God of thy fathers hath promised thee, in the land that floweth with milk and honey.

4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord:

5 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

6 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:

7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

8 And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes.

9 And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.

Exodus 15:25-26 25 And he cried unto the Lord; and the Lord shewed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet: there he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved them, 26 And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the Lord that healeth thee.

Therefore, not only will it be beneficial and useful for relaying and relating His statues, commandments to His children but it is very advantageous and perfecting to those who seek the truth; for us to know how abundant God’s love, grace, mercy, answers, and life He has for us. We do not need to reason, within ourselves, nor look beyond His Word for the answers; no one else’s thoughts (unless in-lined with Gods), matter and does not compare with His love for His creation. This is why we need to read the Word with commitment and dedication, so we can come to a true, righteous, and sure understanding. (Isaiah 55:7-9 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. 8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts). GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

ADDITIONAL SCRIPTURES ON GOD’S STATUES:

Psalm 119:1-3 1 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.3 They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.

John 14:26 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

Ezekiel 36:26-27 26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.

Ephesians 5:18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

GOD’S SCRIPTURES, MAN’S MISUSE – II

INSPIRATIONAL SHORTS: GOD’S SCRIPTURES, MAN’S MISUSE – II DEALS WITH MAN’S RELENTLESS EFFORT TO BECOME A GOD; WHAT HE WILL DO TO TRY AND OBTAIN THAT POSITION; HOW WE, AS CHILDREN OF THE ONE AND ONLY TRUE GOD, SHOULD RESPOND TO IT.

There are those out there, who have all but come right out and professed to be a god. In the YAH, inspired, true, Scriptures He foretold of such time as this. That man would get above himself, that he would do all sorts of ungodly, unruly, and unrighteous things against GOD and his fellow man because of selfishness. As children of the Most High we must trust His Word and work according to His Truth. Because He also gave us the answer as to what we are to do, and how we are to respond. (2 Timothy 3:1-5 3 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away). The Scriptures, which Eliohim, our Father, has given us, are comprised of everything we need to be made adequate and equipped for the work, He has for us; for every good work and every evil work. But we must study, not just read, to receive the benefits of the answers and revelations they entail. (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). And for those of us who truly believe and trust Him, He has also, given the ability to recognize Satan’s ploys, influences, and all out warfare against us; through the use of His (God’s) very own Scriptures. And understand this. All who go along with such blasphemous hypocrisy will be rewarded accordingly. There will be a reckoning. So, you had better think about reading something that is not sanctioned by YHWH, God, but is now called a bible. (Revelation 22:18-19 18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: 19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book). GOD’S GOT IT, NO WORRY NO FEAR.

God be a fence. Hold us up and keep us strong. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

INSPIRATIONAL SHORTS: GOD’S SCRIPTURES, MAN’S MISUSE

“YHWH, God inspired the scriptures and gave them to us, so that we would know how to live a loving, long, and prosperous (spiritual and natural) life. One not to be tainted by the hands of another man.”

From early on, in life, the majority of us have been taught, by loving parents what the Scriptures say about becoming wise through faith in Christ Jesus, our only way to salvation. YHWH, God inspired the scriptures and gave them to us, so that we would know how to live a loving, long, and prosperous (spiritual and natural) life. So, within their confine, man was warned, (because of their prideful, vain self) not to take away one word nor add to them. (2 Timothy 3:15 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. 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).

In the Scriptures, Elohim, our Father, has given us everything we need to be made adequate and equipped for the work, He has for us; every good work. (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). And for those of us who truly believe and trust Him, He has also, given the ability to recognize Satan’s ploys, influences, and all out warfare against us; through the use of His (God’s) very own Scriptures. And understand this. All who go along with such blasphemous hypocrisy will be rewarded accordingly. There will be a reckoning. You had better think about reading something that is not sanctioned by YHWH, God, but is now called a bible. (Revelation 22:18-19 18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: 19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book).

Although acknowledging and professing our faith and godliness are all well and good, if we do not use the Word, on which to base God’s truths, and be able to stand against all that is evil and contrary to YHWH, God’s, Word, what will it profit us; outward show, white-washed tombs; inward no, full of poison, deceit, evil. (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). It all boils down to the fact that if we can’t stand, with God, (be totally committed to Him, understand His Word, Will, and Way, and follow after our Lord Jesus), in the wake of life’s storms, we are going to fall with the enemy and get blown away. So, anchor yourself in the Word (Jesus). And allow the Scriptures (God’s Word) to reveal the origin of the ups and downs and the choices we, as His children, and all who inhabits the earth, will have to face and make. One crucial thing about the Scriptures is, it is The Word of God (Scripture). We are not to add anything to it nor take anything away from it, it is perfect and Holy as it is; we need to only obey it; it is complete. Therefore, not only is it beneficial and useful for relating His commandments to His children but it is very advantageous and perfecting to those who seek the truth; knowing how abundant God’s love, answers, and life He has for us; we do not need to look beyond His Word; no one else’s thoughts (unless in-lined with Gods), matter and does not compare with His love for His creation. This is why we need to read the Word with commitment and dedication, so we can come to some understanding. (Isaiah 55:7-9 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. 8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts). GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

INSPIRATIONAL SHORTS: MAN’S INSUFFICIENCY IN GOD’S SUFFICIENCY

As we are seeing and experiencing in these time (times not uncertain to YHWH, God, He knew what would become of man), when we go contrary to God’s word, will, and way, (yes, we, even the sheep of His pasture, have gone astray), all hell break loose. Man becomes insufficient in his own effort at life.

The analogy of the present-day situation is one which concludes that we have become insufficient in our commitment to God because most have strayed so far from Him; in their effort to do their own thing. In other words, we have become lacking in integrity, morality; incapable, incompetent, inadequate, and most are longing. When man gets to this point God steps in, in a most powerful way; deciding that we need a wake-up and shake-up call to re-direct and point us toward the righteous purpose of our presence. And He won’t let go until (for those who truly love Him) we see the sufficiency of His strength in our weakness; how it works for our good. It can come upon us, in the form of man, weather, pestilence, or disease; but He gets our attention regardless of what form it comes.

The sufficiency of His love, mercy and grace shines through for those who continuously call on Him in whatever calamity, chaos, or confusion we face; knowing that the control we have over many of our circumstances is very limited. But God has control over everything. His hands pick us up when we fall; guide us, provide for us, and give us the stability to stand, overcome, and work through that which we must face, in our lives. But understand this, that when we do not rely on the sufficiency of and realize that the Word and grace of God is sufficient for all who believe and are willing (through trust and belief) to face the adversary; with the strength of our God, through Jesus, we fail miserably.

So, we must develop a righteous attitude which tells us that leaning and relying on God’s grace and strength, through His Word, Jesus, makes us sufficient for any ailment that is aimed toward or in our bodies. Those used by the enemy to distract and take us away from our service to YHWH, God, in Yashuah, Jesus, name and our fellow man. GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

(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).

INSPIRATIONAL SHORT: RESTING IN GOD’S LOVE, JESUS

Genesis 2: 1-3, Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. 2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. 3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.
Genesis 2: 7 And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

In the first chapter God created everything imaginable to man; then He made man, His masterpiece, the sheep of His pasture – To love Him and each other, to reflect God’s image, to share in God’s kingdom work, to care for the world and for each other, to experience God’s goodness, and give Him all the honor, glory, and praise for it. God even breathed into man, His own breath of life (Holy Spirit). Let me ask a question. Did He do that to His other creations, whom He spoke into existence? Why not? Why only man? And in the very beginning YHWH, God, begin to teach us ways to cope with what we are going to experience while here on earth. After setting every one of His creations in proper order He rested from all His creating. Not out of tiredness but as an example to us to let us know that in order for us to remain steady in our mind, body, soul, and heart, we need it; we need to always rest in His Love, Jesus; with the Holy Spirit as our guide.

Genesis 1:26-27 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.27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

If we notice, we will see that as God spoke, regarding the creation of man, He was all inclusive, of Himself (let Us). And before He created man, He built a foundation on which those who truly love Him and will obey Him, are to stand; (2 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity). You see, He did all the prep work to accommodate man, then, He made man (in His image) to be the caretakers of His other creations (not run roughshod over one another but to love each other). And He, from the beginning, gave us access to all His love and wonders He knew that (as we maneuvered through this world), we would need; Himself, The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit to keep us held up, strong and bold; to speak truth in our lives where lies have become the norm. And to guide us with a righteous spirit, the One that is of God Himself.

As we see now, when we go contrary to God’s word, will, and way, yes, we have, all hell break loose. The analogy of the present situation is one which conclude that we have become insufficient (lacking and most are longing) because we have not relied on the sufficiency (that which is enough) of and realized that the Word of God is sufficient for Christians’ faith and godliness. It reveals the abundant love and life and guidance God has for us. GOD’S GOT IT, NO WORRY NO FEAR.

THROUGH GOD’S WORD WE GAIN WISDOM

“As you seek God’s face and are continually opened to His Word, (Jesus), you will gain wisdom needed to maneuver this world.”

Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

These days everyone talks about getting paid, getting and exploiting the American dream, becoming someone, yet forget to include our God in any of these scenarios. In order to obtain the dream, you have for yourself or even the one YHWH, God, (the best one) has planned for you, you must obtain wisdom; you must always strive toward your excellence in your relationship with Elohim and your fellow man. Wisdom will encourage and inspire you to do so. And pray to God that He keeps, that which is in your head and what comes out of your mouth, of Him and for His glory. Wisdom is the key to the healing of our lives and the many nations; it promotes happiness which God has for us. Getting it helps us to get a little more insight into and understand, more clearly, the ways of our LORD (even though they are higher than our thoughts), thus bringing us up higher in our spiritual and natural growth. (Proverbs 4:5-8 5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. 6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. 8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her). GOD expects each of us, as an individual, for ourselves, to study His word to show ourselves approved (2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth); to obtain and embrace the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of His word, will, and way. (And recognize His revelations (answers) as they come individually or collectively. He offers Life to us, through Yashuah, Jesus, so that we may live a responsible, respectful, resourceful, and resounding life; indicative of Him, with eyes wide open. We have been given wisdom and the tools necessary, to fight the battles that are and will come upon us (The Word=Yashuah, Jesus=The Whole Armor of God). We must not falter or hesitate in our asking because God knows us for who we are. And when we ask doubting that He will, He won’t. (James 1:4-6 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed).

When you walk out of your door in the morning, whose responsibility is it to seek the covering of oneself with the Word of God, and His amazing grace? It is yours. Through prayer, petition, and praise you and I go before YHWH, God, each morning, to thank Him for allowing us to see another day, for giving us the ability to hear His Word, think on His word, will, and way, and to speak His word of truth, to others. We are given the opportunity, early, every morning He allows us to see, to ask Him for guidance to go through the new day, and to show us who and how we can be of help to others, during the new day. And God, through Jesus gives us a golden, priceless opportunity to receive, in our hearts, the love of God and His truth. (Philippians 4:6-7 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).

So, as you think about it, you should come to the conclusion that it is your responsibility to get the wisdom needed to sharpen your own mind and heart by getting the Word. Sure, we can and often do, solicit prayers from others, especially our church, family, and friend, but nothing can compare with going to God’s throne, in prayer, for yourself and while you are there (whether on your knees, standing, sitting, running, jumping, or whatever), send up a prayer or two for others. And in doing so, realize that when all is said and done, we will still have Jesus Who never leaves nor forsake us but have mercy upon us and every morning His grace is renewed; just in case we need it. (Hebrews 4:15-16 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need).

Also know this, that if we do not study to show ourselves approved by God, through sharpening and opening our mind’s eye (to wisdom) and gaining understanding of the unlimited possibilities YHWH, God, through Yashuah, Jesus has for us, then we, set ourselves up for a great disappointment. Because if we enlist our own reasoning and opinions (put more effort in doing what has already been done for us) in that which is of God’s doing it always come apart. (Galatians 1:4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:) As we get wisdom, gain knowledge, and began to truly understand, we will learn not to be ashamed of our Lord and Saviour and His teachings; to show love and honesty, in all we do, as children of the Most High God. And we will learn to be wise in whom we choose to follow or allow in our mind. (Matthew 7:26-27 26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: 27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it). Wisdom, from God, through Jesus, must be sought after, daily, because it can and is profitable to you. But the lack of it and that which comes from the enemy, can and is dangerous, causing men to stumble in their own effort and fall for anything. (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). (Proverbs 4:5-8 5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. 6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. 8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her). GOD’S GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

LOVE NOT HATE

WE ARE TO LOVE AND NOT HATE. BECAUSE OF OUR SINFUL NATURE IT WILL BE TRYING BUT WITH GOD, THROUGH CHRIST, JESUS WE CAN DO IT.

It is the love, born of God, that is going to heal our hearts, mind, bodies, and souls: that which is a Light to us all and will heal the nations. This love, God’s Love, is what every living soul needs. It is not hate, that is needed, because hate is a place in which darkness and danger dwell. And nothing good can be accomplished through hate, only through love.

To find the love needed for the healing of ourselves and this world, we must first seek God and all His wisdom; there we will find love. And we must realize that God shows His love, to His children, in mysterious ways. Just because we don’t understand the answer behind a question, and certain things don’t go the way we expect it, does not mean it is not of YHWH’s love. (Isaiah 55:8-9 8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts).

To understand the extent and dynamic of God, and the love He is, the mere fact that there is no hate in the Father; there is nothing but love at the core of His very being. A love that occupies all His being, leaving no room for hate of any kind. A love so great that YHWH, God, purposely sent His Son from heaven, gave Him up as the last and ultimate atoning sacrifice offered to God to appease His wrath toward us and make Him more favorable to those who of us who sin, and went contrary to His word, will, and way. In other words, His love produced the only true sacrifice, good enough to stand in the balance, between God and us, to be able to forgive us for our sins, (out of love), so that we may live the life He has for us. (1 John 4:7-10 7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. 10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins).

And for us to hate one another is definitely not the work of God: it is a sin, totally contrary to God’s word, will, or way. We see this display of hatred in our everyday life. Those who profess to be a child of God, say they love God but hate their fellow man; you cannot do that and be a true child of the Father. God said love at all times. We must find ways (in our homes, workplace, schools, government, grocery store, etc.,) to expel hatred from among us so we can truly say we love God. Leviticus 19:17-18 17 Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him. 18 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the Lord). 1 John 4:20-21 20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? 21 And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also).

Therefore, because YHWH, God is Love, we must approach everything in and with love. So, we can say that in regard to all that He allows, and does, it is allowed and done out of love for His creation; no hatred found. GOD’S GOT IT, NO WORRY NO FEAR.