If you enjoy singing you are not alone. Singing is an important part of worshiping the L-RD.
"And all the congregation worshipped, and the singers sang..." II Chronicles 29:28
"And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the L-RD;because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel." Ezra 3:11
"Serve the L-RD with gladness: come before his presence with singing." Psalm100:2
Not only do we enjoy singing or listening to singing but one day The L-RD thy G-d will sing over Israel.
"Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem. The L-RD hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the king of Israel, even the L-RD, is in the midst of thee: thou shalt not see evil anymore. In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack. The L-RD thy G-d in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing."
Friday, January 2, 2015
Friday, December 26, 2014
Change
The people voted for change in 2008 and America is changing rapidly which makes for instability. There are some things that will never change and we can rest on them.
1. "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away." The scriptures will always be . They will not change
2. "Jesus Christ(Yeshua Messiah) the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever." The Redeemer never changes.
Read the scriptures and learn about the unchanging Redeemer.
1. "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away." The scriptures will always be . They will not change
2. "Jesus Christ(Yeshua Messiah) the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever." The Redeemer never changes.
Read the scriptures and learn about the unchanging Redeemer.
Friday, December 19, 2014
Hanukkah and Nativity - Yeshua's message for Hanukkah
This year hanukkah ends the day before the celebration of the nativity of the Messiah. We have 16 grandchildren that enjoy Hanukkah and also look forward to celebrating nativity . One of the children noticed these celebrations came one after the other this year and thought it was neat.
Hanukkah is not mentioned in the Tenach for obvious reasons. The writings of the Tenach had been completed before the miracle of Hanukkah took place. Hanukkah, also know as the feast of dedication, is mentioned in the New Covenant. We think of the defeat of the enemy and the cleansing of the temple and the miracle of the oil lasting 8 days until more was able to be dedicated for the light. I can think of a lot of verses to go along with this feast but lets see what Yeshua ( known as the light of the world) said on Hanukkah to the Jews(when the word Jew is used most of the time it refers to the leaders, especially the spiritual leaders of the Jewish people of the day, it does not refer to the common people).
"And it was at Jerusalem, the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. And Yeshua walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ(Greek word for Messiah), tell us plainly. Yeshua answered them, I told you, and ye believed not; the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me. But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish,neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand, I and my Father are one". This is Yeshua's message for Hanukkah. May people hear his message.
To those that have reason to celebrate the nativity of the Messiah may you be blessed with His peace throughout the Year. May you love His law and nothing will offend you.
Hanukkah is not mentioned in the Tenach for obvious reasons. The writings of the Tenach had been completed before the miracle of Hanukkah took place. Hanukkah, also know as the feast of dedication, is mentioned in the New Covenant. We think of the defeat of the enemy and the cleansing of the temple and the miracle of the oil lasting 8 days until more was able to be dedicated for the light. I can think of a lot of verses to go along with this feast but lets see what Yeshua ( known as the light of the world) said on Hanukkah to the Jews(when the word Jew is used most of the time it refers to the leaders, especially the spiritual leaders of the Jewish people of the day, it does not refer to the common people).
"And it was at Jerusalem, the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. And Yeshua walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ(Greek word for Messiah), tell us plainly. Yeshua answered them, I told you, and ye believed not; the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me. But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish,neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand, I and my Father are one". This is Yeshua's message for Hanukkah. May people hear his message.
To those that have reason to celebrate the nativity of the Messiah may you be blessed with His peace throughout the Year. May you love His law and nothing will offend you.
Friday, December 5, 2014
The Law
Man's law changes all the time according to its morals for that is what mans law is all about, governing the morals of mankind. It is obvious that we have few morals today. Our laws reflect this lack.
G-d's law never changes."The law of the L-RD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the L-RD is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the L-RD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the L-rd is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the L-RD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the L-RD are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. More over by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward." Psalm 19: 7 - 11
We have given up all this blessedness and goodness for the sewage of today. Because of forsaking G-d's law we have no conversion of souls, we have simple (stupid) people, no joy in the heart, no purity to enlighten us, no cleanness that is enduring forever, no truth or righteousness. We are in an oppressed state.
The scriptures gives us the remedy for this oppression in II Chronicles 7: 14 "If my people which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."
G-d's law never changes."The law of the L-RD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the L-RD is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the L-RD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the L-rd is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the L-RD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the L-RD are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. More over by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward." Psalm 19: 7 - 11
We have given up all this blessedness and goodness for the sewage of today. Because of forsaking G-d's law we have no conversion of souls, we have simple (stupid) people, no joy in the heart, no purity to enlighten us, no cleanness that is enduring forever, no truth or righteousness. We are in an oppressed state.
The scriptures gives us the remedy for this oppression in II Chronicles 7: 14 "If my people which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."
Friday, November 28, 2014
Why thank G-d
Thanks to G-d gives joy, taking our mind off of ourselves and focusing on the goodness G-d is showing to us. Thanking G-d is showing faith that we believe His word, we rest in His promises. Thanking G-d gives us peace. Thanks to G-d shows love for Him and gives us love in our hearts. It is thanksgiving. " We give thanks" is the normal saying now. But I know to whom I give thanks, it is the G-d of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The One who provided himself a lamb for my sins and the transgressions of the people of Israel.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Coming up to the Time of Jacob's Trouble
The reason people say The Time of Jacob's Trouble (also known as the tribulation) is near is
1) Israel is back in the land and
2) the signs of the beginning of sorrows as recorded in Matthew 24:5-8 "For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Messiah; and shall deceive many. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows.
Yeshua was speaking to the nation of Israel in the nation of Israel. For 2 thousand years the beginning of sorrows could not be fullfilled because there was no nation of Israel. Now Israel is real and the time draws near for sorrows as relating to the nation of Israel.
We know the rabbi from New York claimed to be Messiah but did not live long enough to make it to Israel. Others will claim to be the Messiah there in Israel. Wars and rumors of wars are prevalent right now in the middle east plus kingdom against kingdom. Many middle east countries are simultaneously having inner struggles for power. We know earthquakes are more frequent. With all the war, famine usually follows. You can see events progressing to the beginning of sorrows which leads into the time of Jacob's trouble
1) Israel is back in the land and
2) the signs of the beginning of sorrows as recorded in Matthew 24:5-8 "For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Messiah; and shall deceive many. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows.
Yeshua was speaking to the nation of Israel in the nation of Israel. For 2 thousand years the beginning of sorrows could not be fullfilled because there was no nation of Israel. Now Israel is real and the time draws near for sorrows as relating to the nation of Israel.
We know the rabbi from New York claimed to be Messiah but did not live long enough to make it to Israel. Others will claim to be the Messiah there in Israel. Wars and rumors of wars are prevalent right now in the middle east plus kingdom against kingdom. Many middle east countries are simultaneously having inner struggles for power. We know earthquakes are more frequent. With all the war, famine usually follows. You can see events progressing to the beginning of sorrows which leads into the time of Jacob's trouble
Friday, November 7, 2014
Business Ethics
Business Ethics is an interesting subject. Having just gotten off the phone with a relative
who has had the unhappy experience of an acquaintance's unethical business dealing and seeing how it
affected my relative makes me think of Proverbs 11:1" A false balance is abomination to the
L-RD: but a just weight is his delight."
When we do what G-d's word says to do we are exercising faith that his word is true and he will bless us
for doing his will.
We can choose to act like the world in our business dealings but it is an abomination to G-d.
who has had the unhappy experience of an acquaintance's unethical business dealing and seeing how it
affected my relative makes me think of Proverbs 11:1" A false balance is abomination to the
L-RD: but a just weight is his delight."
When we do what G-d's word says to do we are exercising faith that his word is true and he will bless us
for doing his will.
We can choose to act like the world in our business dealings but it is an abomination to G-d.
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