Yeshua's Peace

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. - John 14: 27

John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

Again Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." - John 20: 21

As we end this year (looking at the Julian calendar), sad events happening all around the world, particularly in Nigeria ignite the memory of the words of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (Yeshua ha Mashiach). It is His peace, His grace, His strength that encourages, embolden, enables, empowers and energizes us.

I remind you to receive Yeshua's peace. Shalom!

My Feet

He maketh my feet like hinds' [feet]: and setteth me upon my high places. 2 Samuel 22: 34 (KJV)

The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments. Habakkuk 3:19 (KJV)

He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places. Psalm 18: 33 (KJV)

Since at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word is established, it is noteworthy that Prophets Samuel, David and Habakkuk declare that God will make their feet like that of the hind. When I read up a little on the hind, I found out that it was a unique animal in that its rear feet step in the exact spot made by its fore feet. Such precision! This Scottish female deer is instinctively precise. It is also bold and courageous.

I also declare; God makes my feet firm and able like the Hinds! God sets me secure and confident upon the heights of life, in Jesus name!

The Power of Gratitude

Many times when I feel overwhelmed, or fatigued, it's the power of gratitude, that lifts me up. The power of praise quickens my being, the strength of thanks invigorates me. Thank You Adonai for Your mercies, for Your loving kindness, for Your goodness. Todah rabbah Elshaddai!

Step by Step

My recent studies have led me through the Psalms and it's reinforced my praise and worship. David was peculiar in that he occupied three offices at one time, he was a prophet, a king and a psalmist. His prayers were exemplary, prophetic and inspirational. They sometimes reveal the process of God's mercy and judgment. The process, the path, the way, the journey, the outline, those are words that describe reality, the reality of us, humans. Bebo Norman and Rich Mullins capture the words I have on my heart in the song they wrote (Sometimes by step)... God, You are my God I will ever praise You I will seek in the morning I will learn to walk in Your ways Step by step You'll lead me i will worship You all of my days

I'm Free

Let the redeemed of Adonai say so...Psalm 107:2 From my studies of the word of God and in line with what I've been taught, we, Christians, are the ones to proclaim our victory, declare our redemption, and profess our liberty in Yeshua. In accordance with God's word, I am redeemed, I am delivered, I am blessed, I am forgiven, I am adopted into God''s family, I am victorious, I am prosperous, I am above not beneath, I am more than conquerors in Yeshua HaMashiach! Hallelujah!

Everlasting Father

Today is Father's Day and I'm meditating on the fact that Yeshua Mashiach (Jesus Christ) is the Everlasting Father.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6)

Truly Yeshua Mashiach is, to us the redeemed by His grace, our Everlasting Father. The earthly father of humans, Adam, gave us the inheritance of sin and death. It was and is Yeshua who gave us the inheritance of everlasting life. As Adam endowed us with condemnation, Yeshua endowed us with grace.

For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. - 1 Corinthians 15:22

Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: - Romans 5:12

Rabbi Sh'aul continues in verses 14-21 of Romans;

14Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.

15But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.

16And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification.

17For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)

18Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.

19For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.

20Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:

21That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.

These verses explicitly explain how Yeshua Fathers us. By proper doctrine and divine order, Christians cannot pray to Yeshua, we pray to God the Father, however, we can call Him (Yeshua), Everlasting Father, for He is that to us. He is the ONLY Mediator between the Father and us (1 Timothy 2:5) and He is the Shepherd and Bishop of our souls (1 Peter 2:25).

This Father's day, I am grateful to the Everlasting Father (Yeshua) for His everlasting grace (2 Corinthians 13:14). Todah rabbah Yeshua, Avinu Malkeinu (Jesus, our Father and King, thank You very much).

Thanks be to God—through Jesus Christ our Lord! Romans 7:25

The Faith Walk

Six years ago on this day, I made a plea to God, there have been several events that have reinforced that plea and six years later, I've grown, and I'm still growing. The faith walk is a continuous one, for the just shall live by faith...thank You Father for loving me even still...I am grateful for June the second!

The Power of the Blood

Forty nine years ago, this day, my brother was born. He however died in 1979. This year, I can remember him without any taint of pain. That's a blessing, that's due to the power of the blood of Jesus Christ!.The power of the blood has erased every pain and shame. The power of the blood has comforted and healed.Todah rabbah (thank You very much) Father for the blood of Yeshua!

Redeeming The Time

"Redeeming the time, because the days are evil..." Ephesians 5:16

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/redeem
re·deem  (r-dm)
tr.v. re·deemed, re·deem·ing, re·deems
1. To recover ownership of by paying a specified sum.
2. To pay off (a promissory note, for example).
3. To turn in (coupons, for example) and receive something in exchange.
4. To fulfill (a pledge, for example).
5. To convert into cash: redeem stocks.
6. To set free; rescue or ransom.
7. To save from a state of sinfulness and its consequences. See Synonyms at save1.
8. To make up for: The low price of the clothes dryer redeems its lack of special features.
9. To restore the honor, worth, or reputation of: You botched the last job but can redeem yourself on this one.

Rabbi Sh'aul instructs us in his letter to redeem the time for the days are evil. I remember the verb "when" anytime I see time. Considering this verse, the "when" is now. The "what" is redemption of time. Some other translations of the same verse say "making the most of each opportunity". Recently, I've had to ask YHWH to help me redeem the time He's given me. Twenty four hours seem too small, but if I follow His design and purpose, twenty four hours is just right!

By the verse above, I am expected by Adonai to redeeem my time. It means I must incline and align my will (the center of my soul), to prioritize what Avinu Malkeinu prioritizes. I must utilize my mind (the information center of my soul) to think whatever Adonai thinks. I must retrain my emotions (the nurturing center of my soul) to feel, invest in and nurture relationships that Elohim has designed for me.

By Your grace, Immanuel, in Yeshua's name, I redeem the time, for the days are evil.

Be Anxious For Nothing

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7

Many things happen in life that we cannot explain, it is so easy to fret or lament, but when we really think about it, it's a lack of trust in God that makes us fret, lament or become anxious. If we really believe that He Who holds the universe together is in charge of our lives, then we'll pray, supplicate, give thanks and rest in His faithfulness.

Father, according to Your word, I am anxious for nothing, but with prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, I let my requests be made known to You and Your peace which surpasses all comprehension will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus, Amen

The Bliss of Love

The bliss of love
Eternal love
The joy of God
The living One

His love is shed
Abroad in my heart
His blood has spread
Into every part

I'm loved today
I was loved yesterday
I'll be loved tomorrow
And forever, so no sorrow

The love of God
The love so strong
Eternal bond
O, the bliss of love

What If...

"What if Adam had not eaten the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil?"

"Then we would have had no need for salvation." He responded.

His little brother continued, "What if Eve had not listened to Satan?"

"Then she would not have eaten the fruit, and most likely Adam wouldn't have eaten it too."

"What if Adam had refused to take the fruit from Eve when she offered it to him?"

"Then God would have destroyed Eve and made another Eve for Adam from his bones."

"I would have preferred that option." His little brother replied.

"I too." Tolani replied, "but it did not happen like that. So let's rejoice in the grace of Christ."
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Tolani's discussion with his brother is a familiar one. Many of us have wondered "what if" the fall in the garden of Eden had not happened. A minster once shared how he wondered what would have happened if Adam and Eve had asked God for forgiveness after the fall, whether things wouldn't have changed. I have wondered and wished that Eve, after speaking with the Serpent, had waited till God came around in the cool of the Evening to ask Him regarding how she could become a "god", since that was the way Lucifer "got her". However, like Tolani stated, things did not happen that way, however, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, did happen and in that I do rejoice!

A New Season

This year is a new season
This year is a new reason

To yield afresh
To Elohim's plan
To relish
In His mighty hand

Two thousand and ten
The year to triumph
Two thousand and ten
The year to enjoy

God has purposed
To visit His people
The Lord of Sabaoth
Has solved the riddle

Happy are those
Who belong to Elshaddai
The ones He owns
Favored of the most high

Yes, blessed am I
I am Adonai's
And in this year
His name in me be glorified!