Bringing In The Sheaves

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtFVgeLg8Is

The chapter below and the two verses from the B'rit Hadashah (New Testament) have ministered to me, the emphasis is mine. Our God is good!

Psalm 126 NIV Version
A song of ascents.
1 When the LORD brought back the captives to Zion,
we were like men who dreamed.

2 Our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
"The LORD has done great things for them."

3 The LORD has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.

4 Restore our fortunes, O LORD,
like streams in the Negev.

5 Those who sow in tears
will reap with songs of joy.

6 He who goes out weeping,
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with him.

God's faithfulness ensures that we do not labor in vain, we return with a bountiful harvest. Like Rabbi Kefa wrote under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit (Ruach HaKodesh) - 1 Kefa 5:10-11 (Complete Jewish Bible)

You will have to suffer only a little while; after that, God, who is full of grace, the One Who called you to His eternal glory in union with the Messiah, will Himself restore, establish and strengthen you and make you firm. To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen.

The Father's Heart

For God (the Father) so loved, He gave... John 3:16. The Father's heart is love! This Father's day, I'm reminded of God's love, what a love, what a grace, what a mercy!

One of my fathers in the faith is Dr Terry Mize. His messages always stir me up! Below is a video which resounds the fact that the Father's heart is love.

http://www.vimeo.com/4774953

Terry Mize Ministries Overview from Lynn Mize on Vimeo.

His Mercies

They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. - Lamentations 3:23

Today is Shabbat and by sundown another day will begin, another day, and another week. On my drive home from church this afternoon, this verse dropped in my heart. The mercies of Adonai are new every morning, great is his faithfulness. I used to sing this chorus a lot in Nigeria:

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases
His mercies never come to an end
They are new every morning
New every morning
Great is thy faithfulness o Lord
Great is thy faithfulness

I am experiencing His faithfulness in a great way. The awesomeness of His love and the splendor of His mercies. Thank You Abba! Thank You!

Loshon Tov

One of the ways I grew as a Christian was by saying what God says. The Bible instructed me to declare God's word and my pastors encouraged me to proclaim the word as well. My grandmother and mother were also "big" on words so I ended up prioritizing good speech as a lifestyle.

Loshon Tov means "good tongue" in Hebrew language. A similar word in the Greek is homologeo. Rabbi Shaul (Apostle Paul) emphasized the importance of the speaking the word when he wrote in 2 Corinthians 4:13 "I believed; therefore I have spoken." With that same spirit of faith we also believe and therefore speak. Our speech is consequently our faith and our "life".

I possess a loshon tov, I possess a good tongue. The law of kindness is on my tongue, I am blessed and I am a blessing, I heal others with my tongue in Yeshua's name!

Adunni - A Joy to Have

Adunni is my mother's name. In Yoruba that means a joy to have. Indeed my mother has been a joy to have. By ensuring that I have food to eat, shelter, safety, a good education and most of all, honor of God and His word, she patterned my life in the way I should go as Shlomo (Solomon) 22:6 stated and I HAVE NOT (don't have any desire to) DEPARTED from it.

Mommy love, this mother's day, I honor you and proclaim that you are truly a joy to have!

Ki Kadosh Adonai Eloheinu Romemu

Romemu Adonai Eloheinu vehishtachavu lehar kodsho (2x)
Ki ki ki kadosh Adonai Eloheinu Romemu (2x)

Meaning:
Exalt the Lord our God, let us bow at His holy mountain (2x)
Because, because, because holy is the Lord our God Who is exalted (2x)

I love the song above which details that God is HOLY. Our Lord is Holy! He is highly exalted! He is so deserving of our worship, honor and devotion.

It is such a privilege to belong to Adonai, the Holy One!

Ajọdun Ajinde

Ajọdun ajinde (Celebration of the resurrection).

Ọpẹ ni fun Baba, Ọmọ ati Ẹmi mimọ. Awa nyọ, a si tun dupẹ wipe Oluwa fẹran wa. Praise to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We celebrate and are grateful that the Lord loves us.

A Proverb A Day

A proverb a day
Keeps the folly at bay
True I say
In every way

That was a poem I wrote many years ago. There are other stanzas but the above would suffice. Shlomo (Solomon in Hebrew language)has the reputation from God to be the wisest man. His writings (Mishlei - Proverbs in English) prove that God is right! Whenever I realise that I have been foolish or I analyze that I require more wisdom, I go to God in prayer as Apostle Ya'akov (Jacob in Hebrew) says in James 1:5. I trust God to speak to me through His word. Since Proverbs has 31 chapters, it is easy to go through one chapter daily. Whether at lunch time or when I wake up, before bedtime or when I have spare time, I read a proverb a day. I also personalize the promises. For example Proverbs 15:2 (New Living Translation):
"The wise person makes learning a joy; fools spout only foolishness." I agree with that, desire it and profess; "God has made me a wise person (because Jesus Christ {Yeshua HaMashiach} has been made wisdom unto me [1 Corinthians 1:30]), therefore I make learning a joy. I do not act like fools and spout only foolishness.

Yes, a proverb a day
Keeps foolishness away!

Love Won

God is love and God on the inside of us is greater than the enemy in the world. We overcome evil with good and as we proclaim God's goodness in our lives, the plans of the enemy is nullified. Perfect love casts our fear, God's love always wins!

Through It All

It was Andre Crouch who wrote the song through it all, however tonight, the words resound in my soul. I've truly come a long way and I still have a long way to go. The difference however, is that I'm wiser now. I know he will never leave nor forsake me, I know, He will never disown or reject me, I know He will never abandon or hate me... I know...

I've been and I will most probably be through some more hurdles, but He's there, Adonai, my Father, is there with me. Through it all Daddy, You are faithful! Thank You!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPI35MohOKU&feature=related

Laying it All at Adonai's feet

This past 30 days have been intense! This 2009 really started off well. God has been leading me through the consecration and dedication hall way and I've had to let go of some things I considered important which have no place in His plan.

I want His best
So I must dress less
And travel light
For all I need is His might.
Adonai,
I lay it down,
Before You my King,
All at Your feet.

Two Thousand and Nine

This lovely year of our Lord
Two thousand and nine
Endowed with strength and Valor
From the Great Divine

This year
2009
Was prophesized
A delight

A time of power
A season of victory
Two thousand and nine
Blessings for you and me!