Don't Wait to Show HONOR and RESPECT to Yahweh (God) & to Others

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I’ve been spending some time reading the writings of Josephus this week. When arriving at the section that speaks to the end of Moses’ life, I was compelled at what was recorded. Many times the trials and challenges of life can cause us to reveal who we really are on the inside. The Israelites were, of course, no different. They went as far as saying that they desired to go back into slavery, just to have a meal that they craved. They grumbled. They complained. They loathed someone else telling them what they could and could not do. Here is where we often find ourselves, if we’re honest. Amongst all of the non-biblical clamour, “best life now” nonsense and misappropriations of the Word in our age, we find real life. Our family chooses to live here. We’re imperfect and flawed. We’re often obstinate and tough to deal with. We don’t always treat each other well and sometimes overlook the wonderful blessings that Father has brought to us, undeservedly. Whether in wilderness seasons or in abundance, He is our Provider and Sustainer. Thankfully, that’s not the end of the story. We too are on a journey through this world, awaiting the next. Our hearts desire is to be conformed, transformed, changed. We believe that, according to the Word, this takes our lifetime. For some time now I’ve learned to embrace my shortcomings and failings rightly. I make no excuse for them, yet no longer pretend that I somehow have it all together. I’ve covered many miles in maturation, yes. And yet I’m sojourning. I’m a traveler. New Jerusalem is most assuredly in my sights, yet I too often get distracted by the temporal cares of life. As these ancient writings today highlight, most of us desire what is right, deep down inside. Should these historical writings be true, the Israelites were full of remorse for how they had treated their wonderful leader, Moses. At the end of his days, they saw it clearly. As his life was coming to an end and he was about to leave them, they saw that they had in fact needed him all along, even in their grumbling and complaining. Even when they demanded someone else take his place. Even when Yahweh Himself was ready to destroy them all and start over with Moses. Moses? He humbly reminded Yahweh of His covenant. He stood up for those who had mistreated him greatly. I’m thankful for Moses’ example. One who willingly turned away a life of lavish living and “favor” to serve Yahweh’s Set Apart People. He reminds me of One Who would follow him – Yeshua. These, and many others, laid aside their will for the will of the father. I want to be like that. I want to choose now, while there’s still (presumably) time left in my life, to be thankful. I want to see the beauty of the Mediator Messiah’s work on my behalf - now, not later! I want to endure the trials and testing that Father leads me to, for my good. Just like the Israelites, I don’t go alone. One has gone before me and intercedes now on my behalf. And this time, it was the perfect Son of Elohim that became my Example. What wonderful things Father has given us to learn from and rightly apply in our lives, via His Word! I want to revel in the gift that He has given me today. In Moses. In the Prophets. In righteous men like Job, David and Abraham. To our point today, I also want to examine experiences and people that may press me in ways that I’d prefer they not and embrace them too. Most of all, I want to boast in my Mediator King that laid down His will and life for me. Yeshua, whose very Name declares that Yahweh… is… Salvation. Selah.

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Is "God's Judgment" Coming to California?

 

I have many thoughts about these fires (and other ongoing events that have many curious attributes.) For now though, let's keep things simple.

#1 Question everything.

#2 Be careful what you pray for, when you're calling judgment down onto "evil people." It may be you.

#3 Repent. Turn from your own wicked ways. Be careful you're not guilty of calling evil good and good evil.

Killing the Spirit of Cain: Repentance

I think that we need to be aware that, according to the Word, things could have gone much differently for Cain. Although his offering unto Yahweh was not acceptable, he could have humbled himself and turned TOWARDS Yahweh and received mercy. Instead, he hardened his heart and introduced murder into Father’s Creation. His one act ushered in great violence, jealousy and bloodshed of humanity, only one man away from Father’s breath creating man from the dirt.

Friends, when we see that we’ve wronged Yahweh, let us learn from this. Consequence flows down way beyond ourselves, individually. When we bring Father what He does not desire (and we all do) let’s respond better than Cain and lift our countenance up to our merciful and forgiving Father. The entire theme of the Bible is that He receives a contrite and lowly heart.

The spirit of Cain has blossomed and covered the entire face of the earth. Let us be different. Let us learn and change. Sin CAN be mastered but it will take our willingness to repent and turn from our own wicked ways. Perhaps if we will, we can little by little begin to turn a generation in the right direction and undo, in part, this great arrogance and rebellion of man. Selah.

 

False Signs & Wonders Are Coming

I feel that it’s worth mentioning that we just might be entering the prophesied times of heightened false signs and wonders. Sadly, most will flock to anyone who does these things “in the name of Jesus.” However, if we cling to biblical counsel, we must be discerning ones who look deeper.

Those of us who take the time to be cautious and test the spirits will be ridiculed and told that we’re lacking faith. Some of us have already experienced this, in small measure, but this will increase greatly.

I’m fully convinced that there is a major movement just over the horizon. Just like Messiah told us, there will be an identifiable key to discerning these properly. What is it? LawLESSness. He said it, not me.

I’m telling you now so that we can all better prepare to practice becoming a discerning people. Let’s be sure to establish a biblical foundation that will not be moved when this arrives. It will cause many to fall away. (I’ve recently written towards this, in much greater measure. Look for an upcoming Path To Zion video soon titled, Unified Against the Anointed.)