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Be A Blessing

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Human nature is to hold a grudge and get revenge. That’s from satan. Yahweh’s character is the opposite. Forgiving and loving and giving blessings.

We’re called to be like Jesus. Is he vengeful and spiteful? By no means.

We know from experience that when we are spiteful and vengeful it never ends well. It full of chaos and evil.

In the scripture, He reminds us that all of us should be in agreement and understanding each other, loving each other as family, being kind and humble.

We’re called to do this so that we’ll receive a blessing. Yahweh sees the good and listens to our prayers. He will not entertain the prayers of the evil.

All one has to do is see the news around the world and notice evil. Yes, there’s good too. The thing is, though, that the evil outweighs the good.

We must be the example to the world to turn that evil around. We must!

What will you do to receive Yahweh’s blessing? We all have a little bit of bad in us that we can change. Even me. Yes, even me! It can be as abstract as our attitudes.

Comment your experience and answer the question. Let’s bless others and also in return be blessed.

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Teamwork

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We’ve all experienced this concept in life. I like this quote:

“United We Stand Divided We Fall” – Aesop

We’ve all been told by our elders when growing up and even as adults to go together wherever we go in public because two are safer than one.

All throughout history some form of this has been stated.

Well, we see in Yahweh’s word that He also says it. Why, because it’s true!

The part about the rope that is woven of three strands is hard to break is very true as well. A good rope made properly is very sturdy. We see ships use a very strong rope to tie off a ship to the dock. Cattle ropers use a good strong rope to rope and tie cattle they’re trying to separate from a herd.

So, the truth of the matter is that two or more is better and stronger than one.

Who’s your team/tribe? Do you have one? If not, why? If so, comment your testimony of your experience with teamwork.

Me? My tribe is the intimate circle of women I experience life with. My larger tribe is the women in this ministry. Even though some or most you have never met me in real life have had some experience with me here online. What has that been like for you? Answer in the comments.

God Imitators

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The character that we bear of God’s children obliges us to resemble Him, especially in His love and goodness, in His mercy and readiness to forgive.

As the sacrifice of Christ was satisfyingly effective with God, so His example should be prevailing with us, and we should carefully copy it.

There’s no room for evildoing! You don’t do evildoing, you say? Are you sure of that?

Let’s do a quick mental check:

  • Expressing a bad attitude
  • Hoping for someone else’s bad fortune
  • Plotting revenge

Need I go on?

Over the years I’ve noticed a trend in people expressing their minds about how they believe so and so deserves to get a taste of their own medicine. That kind of thinking is sinful. Yahweh isn’t particularly excited that we’re thinking, talking, nor acting on this attitude. It’s clear in His word!

Yes, on occasion I’ve fallen prey to that thinking. I’m not immune to sin. Shocker, I know! None of us is immune to sin. We’re born into it. Yahweh’s word tells us we are. Go see for yourselves. I encourage you to pour over and delve into His word. Learn what it says. Be imitators of HIM! Not imitators of the world.

Are you an imitator of Yahweh? If so, comment your experience. Let’s talk.

New Beginnings

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Yahweh wants to do a new thing in your life.

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This is a way to motivate you, the hearer & reader, to seek a new vision and a new interest in the things of God.

The main thing is embracing the new thing what God wants to do in your life is to change your focus — quit looking behind, start looking ahead.

Quote: “Don’t look back, you’re not going that way.” -unknown

Look at how far you’ve come in growing in your faith.

You cannot allow your past failures to possess you. Do not dwell on the negative of the past.

HE is giving you an opportunity to start over.

The question isn’t what has Yahweh done –the question must be:

  • What is Yahweh doing in your life right now?
  • What is it that you want Him to do in your life right now?

Read this article to gain more understanding and get a clearer picture:
Preparing For A New God-Thing | Jack Hayford Ministries

Comment on the new thing Yahweh is working in your life right now.

Me? I’m still working that out. I’m open to Him. Are you? If not, why? Let me know.

He Saves

Matthew-1_21.pngYahweh made sure that they knew to name Him a certain name. As we sing, there’s power in the name of Jesus [Yeshua].

Listen to this song by Jesus Culture (One of my favorite Christian bands)

It was important because Yeshua would bring freedom to a captive world. As the song says, to break every chain.

When we speak the name of Yeshua it causes satan to fall to his knees and then to fear and flee. The awe and amazingness of Yeshua is so mindblowing and out of this world that it causes us to fear in admiration and reverence to Yahweh.

It should cause all of life to stop and take notice of HIM. No question, no doubt. It should just happen!

Are you stopping and taking notice of Yeshua and accepting His amazing gift of freedom from bondage? Me: Yes, a long time ago. It’s good to be reminded from time to time of where I stand.

Comment your experience with Yeshua, the Savior of all.

Your Will, Not Mine, Yahweh!

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Luke-22_42As being fully human subjects Jesus to the same as we experience, here He was praying and pleading for His life. He still prayed, “But do what You want, not what I want”.

It is not always easy to give into Yahweh. We would much rather give the orders and ask Yahweh to back up our plans. However, real praying is learning what He desires for our lives and then doing it. When we can sincerely come to Him and say, “Your will be done,” we are then able to face anything that comes.

How about you? Do you struggle with obedience to Yahweh and doing what His word tells you? I know I do. You’d be lying if you said no. As humans, we want to be the boss. It’s in our nature.

That’s not to say that were unable to be obedient. It’s simply a human struggle to follow other’s orders. It can and should be done, however. As stated before, when we do follow His orders we’ll be able to face whatever comes.

Comment a time you obeyed Yahweh and were blessed.

The Black Hole

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Watch this video before reading:

Proverbs 1:18-19
But these people set an ambush for themselves;
they are trying to get themselves killed.
Such is the fate of all who are greedy for money;
it robs them of life.

As you saw in the video, the guy ambushed himself and is stuck in the vault.

Proverbs 21:26
Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give!

Greed is a sin like other sins. It consumes its victim. Before you know it a life is completely taken over trying to get more because it is never enough.

God wants us to be givers, not takers. Just like the scripture above says the godly love to give. We all hear the famous saying each year around this time: “It’s better to give than to receive”. We can find its roots in Acts 20:35:

And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'”

We need to follow Jesus and be more Christ-like.

So, during this joyous season of Christmas let’s be givers; not just takers.

How are you at giving? Comment and let us know.

Me: I give all of me. I’m not a taker. However, my giving isn’t necessarily materially. Like here, at the ministry, I give messages from Yahweh. I give myself to you. Those of you who follow Yahweh and His teaching that come from here receive these gifts, each day. Thank You, Yahweh!

Job Prayed || Part 2

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Job 42:10 imageYahweh isn’t very happy with Job’s friends for not saying what is right about Him. They are instructed to go to Job and offer a burnt offering for themselves, and that Job would pray for them. Yahweh will then spare the friends from punishment for their foolishness. So, they did as they were instructed to. Job prayed and Yahweh listened. Job was rewarded with success again. In fact, Yahweh gave Job twice as much as he had owned before. Read about it below.

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7 After the Lord had said these things to Job, he said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “I am angry with you and your two friends, because you have not said what is right about me, as my servant Job did. 8 Now take seven bulls and seven male sheep, and go to my servant Job, and offer a burnt offering for yourselves. My servant Job will pray for you, and I will listen to his prayer. Then I will not punish you for being foolish. You have not said what is right about me, as my servant Job did.” 9 So Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite did as the Lord said, and the Lord listened to Job’s prayer. 10 After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord gave him success again. The Lord gave Job twice as much as he had owned before.

That’s not how we are today, is it? We have to be dragged, kicking, and screaming the whole way.

Why is it we’re discontent and ill (spiritually, mentally, physically)?

What was it that gave Job forgiveness, and healing?

Here’s what Job did:

  1. He listened to Yahweh.
  2. He obeyed Yahweh.
  3. He prayed over his friends.

Are you seeking healing and forgiveness? Refer to the list of what Job did. Put those things into action. Watch the blessings come spilling in; like Job.

“As we seek the Lord for healing, let us also ask Him to reveal any areas in our lives that require repentance and forgiveness.” – Jack Hayford

Comment and share your thoughts. Where do you stand?

Series Index:
Part 1  ||  Part 2  ||  Part 3

Job Answered || Part 1

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Job 42:1 imageThis is part of a multipart series. After the series is finished I’ll come back here and create an index for each part.

This series is going to focus on finding healing in repentance and prayer.

For part one we’ll focus on Job answering Yahweh.

Heres Job’s answer to Yahweh in verses 2-6

2 “I know that you (Yahweh) can do all things and that no plan of yours can be ruined. 3 You (Yahweh) asked, ‘Who is this that made my purpose unclear by saying things that are not true?’ Surely I (Job) spoke of things I did not understand; I talked of things too wonderful for me to know. 4 You (Yahweh) said, ‘Listen now, and I will speak. I will ask you questions, and you must answer me.’ 5 My (Job’s) ears had heard of you before, but now my eyes have seen you. 6 So now I hate myself; I will change my heart and life. I will sit in the dust and ashes.”

Job realized his utter brokenness. He realized that he was being selfish. He turned the selfishness into hate to change his heart and life by sitting in the dust and ashes. How much lower can one get?

When Yahweh showed Himself to Job, it caused Job to reflect on his life and how he’d been living. It caused him to realize the gravity of the situation and how utterly broken he was.

We need to look in the mirror, while Yahweh stands right by us, and realize our utter brokenness and how much we need Yahweh.

How do you see yourself? Are you utterly broken? Have you been living selfishly?

Take stock of your life. Have a conversation with Yahweh. Surrender it all to Him.

Me: I’m being humbled daily at my utter selfishness about my living situation. I’ve been set straight and in no uncertain terms am I to complain about it anymore. Yahweh is in control and is handling things. Thank You Yahweh!

Comment with your thoughts and let us know how Yahweh is working in your life.

Series Index:
Part 1  ||  Part 2  ||  Part 3

Justification

Today’s Word is quoted from the Celebrate Daily Devotion. I felt its message was too strong not to share it.

The word “propitiation” is a difficult term, meaning “to appease wrath.” Man in his sin cannot approach a God of justice who must judge sin. God’s justice can be appeased only by the punishment of sin. But God in His love desires fellowship with man whom He created in His image. 

Fellowship with a holy God could only be realized through atoning for the sins that separated mankind from God and His covenant promises. So God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for atonement or reconciliation with separated mankind. It is the shed blood of Christ that ultimately satisfied the requirements of God’s justice. God’s judgment was fully put upon Christ, the blameless sacrifice, for all sin both past and present. And it is only through faith in the blood of Christ that mankind is justified in God’s eyes. The blood of Christ then becomes the bond that joins people to God, entitling them to God’s covenant provisions and providing right relationship with Him. 

The blood of Christ guarantees our standing as children of the holy God!

Comment and share how Jesus saved you.

Praise and worship Yahweh and let the Holy Spirit wash through and fill you to overflowing.

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