Is YHVH (G-D) Responsible for Global Warming?

Global Warming & YaH’s Love Letter - The Plea to Dismantle & Be Set-Apart
by py thomas, © September 6, 2015

Some call it “global warming” and blame it on mankind.  YHVH calls it a witness “against” HIS chosen – because of those who entered into covenant with Him, but the consequences rebellion – means YaH’s chosen are to blame.  Proven in verse 19 below (but you gotta’ read it to believe it). 

Yet, it is still a love letter, pleading with HIS chosen to return to the place of blessings.

So what exactly is YHVH so upset with HIS chosen people about (those in covenant through Y’shua) in these modern times?  Hmmm.  Does not Scripture teach us “YaH changes not? He’s the same today, yesterday and forever more…and that not one jot or tittle will pass away before this earth does?”

¹⁵ “See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil, ¹⁶ in that I command you today to love YHVH your Elohim, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments, His statutes, and His judgments, that you may live and multiply; and YHVH your Elohim will bless you in the land which you go to possess. ¹⁷ But if your heart turns away so that you do not hear, and are drawn away, and worship other gods and serve them, ¹⁸ I announce to you today that you shall surely perish; you shall not prolong your days in the land which you cross over the Jordan to go in and possess. ¹⁹ I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; ²⁰ that you may love YHVH your Elohim, that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him, for He is your life and the length of your days; and that you may dwell in the land which YHVH swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them.” (Deuteronomy 30:15-20)

The politicians, scientist, experts, environmentalists, the EPA, the POTUS, the Pope – none of them can fix the weather.  The answer to our weather situation is found with YHVH’s chosen people…you know, some refer to them as Church folks, Jews, Christians, Hebrews, Israelites, Baptist, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, COGIC,  Catholics, Lutheran, Episcopalian, and the list goes on and on… (I  won’t touch on the curses on the land because YHVH’s “chosen” have not obeyed the Shabbat every 7 years to allow the land to rest.  (I digress.))

¹³ When I shut up heaven and there is no rain, or command the locusts to devour the land, or send pestilence among My people, ¹⁴ if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. ¹⁵ Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place. (2 Chronicles 7:13-15

·         What wicked ways are we being called to turn from?  The word wicked from the Hebrew translation that refers to a person that knows the right thing to do, but refuses to do it.  That’s wickedness.  Rejecting the right thing to do, is the rejection of YHVH’s Law – lawlessness, and its sin (see verse 14 above).

• Hmmm, YaH “will shut up the heavens”…must mean HE is the one in CONTROL of the weather – kind of debunks that “global warming” stuff that comes from those who reject truth.  I know this as fact, because truth is YaH’s Word, and if they were reading it, believing it and applying it, they would cease from spewing the lies of Satan…disguised under “experts” and “political correctness.”
• This is YaH’s requirement for HIM to be open to hear our prayers again…those who guard/keep Torah (YHVH’s guidelines for righteous living) – who love HIS Law – and no longer accounted for as the “lawless one.”

If you made it this far, I commend you.  There’s more.

Did the Book of Proverbs become invalid?  How many of you really believe that Scripture/Bible is the infallible Word of GOD – that it was GOD-breathed – inspired by the Holy Spirit?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you need to keep reading.

So when did YHVH change HIS mind about the need for us to not only hear, but be doers of HIS Word?  I’ve never been able to find that scripture.  Hmmm.  

One who turns away his ear from hearing the Law, Even his prayer is an abomination. (Proverbs 28:9) –

If you don’t even want to hear about YaH’s Law/Torah,  it is my prayer that you will see the need that its high time to be honest with yourself, and perhaps prayerfully in private, confess your sin to YHVH.  What is so wrong to face the truth about the paganism you learned to embrace, but now know it’s wrong?  Do any of us really believe we’ll get a pass on mixing the holy with the profane?  Really?

Besides, we are quick to claim the forgiveness we have in Y’shua…this can be your golden moment (and I’m quite serious) – especially if your heart is being stirred.  I pray that you do not quench the Holy Spirit with pride (refusal to admit that you were incorrect/wrong about some things).  If you profess to love YHVH (GOD)  – Y’shua says you love HIM by obeying all of HIS commandments, just like He (Y’shua/Jesus) did.  (Go back and please read John 4:15,21; John 15:9-17;   and 1 John 5:1-4.)

Y’shua explains in John 15:9-17 that the fruit of the spirit is obeying YHVH’s commandments…and the necessity for the branches bearing fruit to be pruned to bear even more fruit.  Can there be any fruit of righteousness apart from YHVH’s Torah (YHVH’s written guidelines for righteous living; and the living Torah, Y’shua HaMaschiach/ Jesus Christ?  We have written instructions for our reference and study, the example of Y’shua; and now the help of the Holy Spirit.  We have 3 reasons now, why NONE of us will be without excuse.

Y’shua did give us one more additional command, but it wasn’t a new one.  Y’shua reiterated what the Father, ELOHIM said in the beginning because He knew just how much we are easily distracted by foolish wranglings, and things that just aren’t that important.  Trust Y’shua, He knew we needed the reminder (daily).

 “If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can] he love God whom he has not seen? And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also.” (1 John 4:20-21)

 

The Global warming lie is just like the lie that YHVH’s Law is no longer valid.  Instead, these are deceptions meant to rob, steal, deceive and ultimately kill people.  The only thing that is warming up is Hell.  Yes, I said it.  Hell is warming up and expanding its gates.  Hell will be accepting all liars and those that love a lie rather than truth.

 

When I shut up heaven and there is no rain, or command the locusts to devour the land, or send pestilence among My people,

¹⁴ if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. ¹⁵ Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place.

• What wicked ways are we being called to turn from?  The word wicked from the Hebrew translation means that a person knows the right thing to do, but refuses to do it.  That’s wickedness.  Rejecting the right thing to do, is the rejection of YHVH’s Law – lawlessness, and its sin (see verse 14 above).
• This is YaH’s requirement for HIM to be open to hear our prayers again…those who guard/keep Torah (YHVH’s guidelines for righteous living).

It is my hope that albeit this may be offensive to some, or too strong for others, nonetheless it’s the truth.  The best part about all of this is that you CAN be forgiven, you do have the ability to turn from the false and embrace the true, you do have a Savior who would like to save and deliver you from yourself.  However, it will require your participation.  If you need help, there’s tons of it.  I’d be happy, humbled and thrilled to help you learn how to truly study the Word – the Holy Spirit will be the one doing the teaching…just as Y’shua (Jesus) said.

You are far more loved than you realize, especially if your heart is teachable and correctable. 

And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons:

“My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord,
Nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him;
⁶ For whom the Lord loves He chastens,
And scourges every son whom He receives.”

⁷ If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not chasten?

Just who is truly your Father?  The one you obey.  Remember, Y’shua gave His life for yours so you could be adopted as a son or daughter /an heir.  He set the example; now all we have to do is follow it.  Keeping Shabbat is a good start…it was started in the beginning, so why shouldn’t we?  Hmmmm.

Wealth...What is it Really?

Tumultuous Wealth
by py thomas
© August 11, 2015

 

 

Deuteronomy 8:17-18 – “¹⁷you then shall say in your heart, ‘My power and the strength of my hand have made for me this wealth!’ ¹⁸“But you shall remember your Elohim, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, in order to establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is today.”

 

·         V. 17 & 18 Power  (3581) – Hebrew word “kowach” (ko-akh) from an unused root mean. to be firm; vigor,  lit. (force in a good or bad sense) or fig. (capacity, means, produce)

·         V. 17 & 18 Wealth (2428) – Hebrew word “chayil” (khah’-yil) from 2482; prob. a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

o   2482 – a trinket (as polished): jewel or an ornament…(emphasis mine:  lending to Chayil being more on a material substance than a personality trait based on the context of the rest of the scripture)

Note:  Material wealth is considered nothing more than a polished trinket…and the carnal unrepentant man worships “polished trinkets (i.e. people (in particular celebrities, athletes, millionaire/billionaires), cars, jobs, money, status, self, sports, )

·         Establish (6965) – Hebrew word “quwm” (koom); a prim. root; to rise (in various applications, lit., fig., intens. and caus.: abide, accomplish, X be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, X be dim, endure, X enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, X but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up), make good,

 

Who is Being Qualified

1.       YaH is speaking to Yisra’el…not those on the outside.  His covenant is between those HE commands to keep His Torah – His chosen people

2.       YaH is literally giving Yisra’el a reality check, lest they think more highly of themselves as they ought.

The word wealth is the Hebrew word, “chayil” (2428 from 2482; khah’-yil), which literally refers to “polished trinkets.”  Material wealth is considered nothing more than a polished trinket…and does not the carnal unrepentant man worship “polished trinkets (i.e. people (in particular celebrities, athletes, millionaire/billionaires), cars, jobs, money, food, drugs, alcohol, hobbies, status, self, sports, etc.))?

Emphasis Mine:  this lends to the use of Chayil referring more to a material substance than a personality trait based on the context of the rest of the scripture, even though this word has multiple meanings referring  (i.e.  means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength).  The other characteristics listed deal with the wealth developed through keeping Torah. 

The greatest riches/resource we have is YaH’s written word (as we allow it to be written on our hearts to convert them from stoney hearts to hearts of purified flesh); and His Word that became flesh and dwelt among us that we might be set-apart as it was from the beginning, so we could be restored to YaH’s original created purpose for us – to give HIM glory and point to HIM as Sovereign Creator and righteous Judge.

There is no need to warn us about the character traits, because they are traits that should reflect Y’shua in us.  However, the “polished trinkets” have their place, but are not suppose to “have us.” 

3.       …What man puts great importance on, YaH considers mere “trinkets” polished up.   (think about it, trinkets need to be polished to even have any value…so let us be careful about chasing that which rusts and deteriorates…storing up in Heaven the true and everlasting treasures).   Having the proper perspective as to what these “mere trinkets” resources are meant to do, and why YaH would give us power to obtain them is true freedom.

 

How can we know and embrace our future if we don't know or understand our beginning and the Creator, YHVH through His Son, Y'shua. learn well people...your lives literally depend upon it. Otherwise, your wealth is tumultuous and will bring chaos, confusion and rob one of their peace.

 

You don't have to perish for lack of knowledge...you can make a choice to do something about it...make your choices well...and wear truth and YaH's wisdom around your necks like fine adornments that spring forth from your heart and mind into the lives of others in His love. Shalom

Male Dog, Female Pig or Truly Freed

On the Road - From Single to a Couple - Choices & Perspectives… 
Male Dog, Female Pig or Truly Freed
by py thomas © April 2, 2015

 

AUTHOR’S NOTE: On a personal note, I know these things to be true that I’m sharing, as I like many of you, had to learn the hard way. It is my hope that you, or others you may be prompted to share this with will hear the voice of the Holy Spirit speaking to them, and open their ears to hear, and their eyes to see so that we can truly be freed from the hidden bondages that so easily ensnare and trap us.

The enslavement of men to become dogs and women to become pigs…

¹⁹ While they promise them liberty, they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by whom a person is overcome, by him also he is brought into bondage. ²⁰ For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Master and Savior Y’shua the Messiah, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning. ²¹ For it would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered to them. ²² But it has happened to them according to the true proverb: “A dog returns to his own vomit,” and, “a sow, having washed, to her wallowing in the mire.”
(2 Peter 19:-22)

To you single folks, the Holy Scriptures contain a plethora of good advice as it relates to qualities to look for in a prospective significant other (be it personal or a business partnership).  For example, in 2 Peter 19-22, it describes what I like to call the “BS (Backsliding), Back-Rubbing Perpetrators.”  They have backslid (fallen/returned back to a carnal lifestyle), and to the old adage, “misery loves company,” they seek your company – meet you (who’s endeavoring to stay on the Ancient paths) and here they come saying things and presenting lying doctrines and rationales to you such as:

·         I grew up / was raised in church/synagogue/temple – but ask them who, what and where they worship now, and the next response you’ll get is something like this…

·         Uhh, I don’t go to Church/Temple now, ummm I’m a very spiritual person – code words for “I’ve walked away from the Commandments of YHWH, and am doing nothing to die to self, let alone striving to be formed into the image/pattern of Y’shua the Messiah; and I prefer to “tweak” the scriptures to choose which ones apply to me, and which don’t.  I do this because I started tiptoeing away from Elohim years ago, and have gradually built momentum in “loving me” more than anything and anyone, (including YHWH & Y’shua) and therefore the pursuit of my own personal happiness is the number one priority, by whatever means necessary.  And of course that includes trespassing on YaH’s property – the set-apart ones – they are the most attractive targets I like to pursue…they’re nice people. “

Thus,  their backsliding has gone from tiptoeing, to brisk walking away, to a comfortable jogging away; and soon to a fast-break running at full speed in the opposite direction of the Ancient paths, but deluded and deceived in their reprobate mind  that they are actually becoming more “spiritual”… and they actually are….they’re becoming more filled with the anti-Messiah spirit (spirit of the Devil) vs. the  Holy Spirit who is the ONE assigned to teach us all things (at least to those who avail themselves to be teachable).

You may even feel attracted to them (initially), and think that perhaps your life will have an impact on them to return to YHWH, but don’t be deceived…if they are not pursuing YHWH on their own after backsliding, chances are unless they come to godly sorrow for their trespasses, there will be no real repentance produced in their lives. 

One of the reasons some are attracted is because of the familiar spirit that resides in the “BS Back-Rubbing Perpetrators.”   For example, if they are under the influence of a physical lust spirit, and you had or are still struggling with this spirit, you better believe those two lust spirits will be attracted to each other, but it’s ultimately for your destruction, and not for your good.  RUN!

Male Dogs & Female Pigs.  Verse 22  of 2 Peter , chapter 19 “should” serve as an “in your face” reminder to each of us.  Note the reference to a dog is in the masculine, and the reference to the pig is in the feminine (a “sow” is a female pig); and also note the order that YHWH deals with us in – the reference is to man first; and the woman second.  Have a “Selah” moment and give this some serious consideration. 

 

If you don’t, here’s the second consideration:

“But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: ² For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, ³ unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, ⁴ traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, ⁵ having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! ⁶ For of this sort are those who creep into households and make captives of gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts, ⁷ always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. ⁸ Now as Jannes and Jambres resisted Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, disapproved concerning the faith; ⁹ but they will progress no further, for their folly will be manifest to all, as theirs also was.” (2 Timothy 3:1-8)

Now I ask you, do you want to remain a gullible woman (the pig who returns to mud), or to come out from among them?  Likewise men, do you want to be viewed as a dog all the days of your life on the brink of facing judgment for your pride, or perhaps consider changing course, becoming a man like David – a man after Elohim’s own heart…walking with the greatest strength – humility?

 

Or, you meet someone who loves money and money is their god; and you in turn still have a lust for material things, then the one who has walked away from Y’shua to worship the god of money (Mammon) will find a deceptive attraction to each other…which is also designed to destroy both of you down the road (sin and evil are actually designed to destroy you if you were not aware of that)…ever see an episode of “American Greed?”  Prisons are full of folks who would do anything necessary to feed their covetous thirst for money and things – from drug dealers to white collar criminals who lie, cheat and steal the money and resources of the weak and blind.

Here’s one of the least likely suspects that is a master of disguise, is the one who is backslidden but still goes to a weekly worship service, attends Bible study, very involved in their local fellowship.  However, their area of dread (and warning to us) is their prideful and critical natures under the guise of exhortation but are really a fruit inspector (always questioning the fruits of the spirit in others because theirs is corrupt) above reproach and correction. 

These types like to be the chairperson of the “Do Good Committees…” the scriptures call them “loud clanging cymbals…” devoid of the true love of Y’shua – no real compassion, no real stretching or willingness to go beyond their comfort zone for the sake of others.  All show, no go.  They love position and power, and disdain correction and humility.   They love to boast about their knowledge of scripture, even though there has been no submission in their lives (especially their private lives) to the Word of YHWH.  (Catch them at home, and you wouldn’t know if you were meeting a hardcore pagan or what – their lifestyles are full of contradiction.)  Buyer beware!

There is hope although for the backslider:

¹⁵ For thus says the High and Lofty One
Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:
“I dwell in the high and holy place,
With him who has a contrite and humble spirit,
To revive the spirit of the humble,
And to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
¹⁶ For I will not contend forever,
Nor will I always be angry;
For the spirit would fail before Me,
And the souls which I have made.
¹⁷ For the iniquity of his covetousness
I was angry and struck him;
I hid and was angry,
And he went on backsliding in the way of his heart.
¹⁸ I have seen his ways, and will heal him;
I will also lead him,
And restore comforts to him
And to his mourners.

It is YHWH who will heal and deliver a backslider…sorry, it’s not YOU who can do this.   YOU can pray and stay out of the way…and be comforted at the backslider’s restoration.  Then and only then you “may” want to initiate the rules of engagement.

Lastly, a wise person with understanding should be desired above all things.  This is what wisdom is, what it does; and clearly why we should desire it ourselves and as a primary character trait of the one we seek in an interpersonal relationship.

¹¹“For wisdom is better than rubies, And all delights are not comparable to her. ¹²“I, wisdom, have dwelt with insight, And I find knowledge, foresight. ¹³“The fear of is to hate evil. I have hated pride and arrogance, And the evil way, And the perverse mouth. ¹⁴“Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom; I am understanding, mightiness is mine. ¹⁵“By me sovereigns reign, And rulers make righteous decrees. ¹⁶“By me princes rule, and nobles, All the judges of the earth. ¹⁷“I love those who love me, And those who earnestly seek me do find me. ¹⁸“Riches and esteem are with me, Enduring wealth and righteousness. ¹⁹“My fruit is better than gold and fine gold, And my increase than choice silver. ²⁰“I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of right- ruling, ²¹“To bestow substance on those who love me, And to fill their treasuries. ²²“ possessed me, The beginning of His way, As the first of His works of old.  (Proverbs 8:11-22)

Accepting our singleness on YHWH’s terms, will help to minimize the frustration and the distraction to not feeling fulfilled, loneliness, and whatever else we desire in interpersonal relationships.  Learning how to pour more of ourselves into the lives of others such as volunteering, is true ministry (service); and prepares us for marriage.

Shalom, Shalom to those near and to those far off.

Who Exactly Will be Declared Righteous?

Are You in Position to be Declared Righteous?
by py thomas,  (c) February 15, 2015

 

¹³ For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God’s sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous. (Romans 2:13)

Note that the scripture states “will be declared” denoting of a future event based on our current and past action of obedience or lack thereof.  The apostle Paul, like everyone else in the New Testament only referred to what was written and established in the beginning (what we refer to as the Old Testament), as there was no New Testament during their times to refer to...so you see, nothing, nor has YHVH changed His requirements out of those who name themselves Followers (aka Believers, Christians, Messianics, etc.)  and enter into relationship with HIM. Yeshua (Jesus), His followers, disciples and apostles...all followed and kept YaH's law (Torah - which is just another word for describing YaH's guidelines and standards for righteous living).

I grow more and more convinced that people’s aversion to the word or mention of “law, commandments or Torah” is due to our sin nature going into high revolt.  Our flesh will always oppose that which YHWH has deemed unholy, corrupt, wicked or evil.  It’s part of the curse of our inherited sin nature.   Sin hates truth and righteousness...thus, it would behoove us to consider the wisdom that teaches us where the battle and resistance is coming from in us.  It’s our flesh and sin nature battling to keep us from being declared “righteous” and can and will be accomplished UNLESS we turn from rebellion and enter into obedience – YHVH’s way – not our own.

If we try to keep Shabbat apart from Torah...then we have no true rest. Because YHVH's rest is only achieved through His Torah...His Word...that became flesh and dwelt among us.  We deceive ourselves if we believe we can enter in YHVH’s presence (Shabbat/rest) apart from His living Torah, His Son.  Just as Y’shua lives, and is life; likewise there’s no rest if there is death.  If we have access to eternal life, rest and peace in this life through Y’shua’s resurrection which fully embodies Torah...without Torah we have not entered nor kept YHVH’s holy Shabbat.   Y’shua our living Torah has made provision for us to enter into life (which is rest) and not death (which is torment).  Choose who you will serve this day...choose life and not death.

 

The laws are given to us as a gift and a pathway to redemption and restoration, just as the Torah (law) teaches us the importance of the gift ELOHIM gave us – the Shabbat – a day of rest, and a feast day.  Who could be upset with having a paid day off, and a table of His Word and blessings of the fruit of our labors spread out before us to enjoy?  None but one in utter darkness would reject such a beautiful gift of blessings from our Creator YHVH.  If you believe in Y’shua (Jesus), your belief should also include what the Father ELOHIM tells us to do.  It’s all about choices...choose wisely, as it will determine whether you are “declared righteous.”  It is only YHVH’s righteous that will be allowed to enter into His eternal kingdom.  Selah

Too Impatient for Patience? Can You Really Afford the Cost?

A True Hebrew Laments, Confesses & Repents…
by py thomas, © February 5, 2015

²⁸For he is not a Yehudite  (Hebrew/Jew) who is so outwardly, neither is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh. ²⁹But a Yehudite (Hebrew/Jew) is he who is so inwardly, and circumcision is that of the heart, in Spirit, not literally, whose praise is not from men but from Elohim.
(Romans 2:28-29)

When we choose to surrender to Torah (YaH’s righteous guidelines found in both the Original Covenant (OT) and the New Covenant (NT), will yield YaH’s (not ours) the desired results.  Personally, YaH has and continues to work on me in this area of patience as far back as I can remember.  We all need to have patience, as it works a good work in us…it takes patience waiting on the promise of eternity…so why not begin practicing patience and resting with a quiet spirit while we wait for Messiah’s return.

But that’s a beautiful thing and I’m glad about it!  Anything worth having requires patience and diligence.  Therefore I attest and avow that the true sign of patience is this, a quiet spirit.  Selah



Based on Lamentations 3:26, which reads: 

“It is good that one should hope and wait quietly For the salvation of YHVH”

Patience’s good work is part of the good work of the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit), which YHVH promised to complete in us.  However, we need to participate in the process since we have a free will to choose (accept or reject) how the Ruach is leading us. 

The Torah (YHVH’s guidelines for righteous living) and the Master Yeshua’s Shabbat (Sabbath) were all created and given to us as gifts.  Yeshua modeled the Torah, which is the ancient  pathway to our eternal rest.  And, we have no rest or peace apart from Yeshua as HE is the bridge to our reconciled relationship with YHVH. 

“And YHVH spoke to Moses, saying, ² “Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘You shall be holy, for I YHVH your Elohim am holy.

³ ‘Every one of you shall revere his mother and his father, and keep My Sabbaths: I am YHVH your Elohim”    (Leviticus 19:1-3)

Because of Yeshua, we now have the opportunity to spend eternity with HIM vs. going to hell for failure to come to repentance from sin – especially because sin is what separated us from ELOHIM (GOD). 

We have no rest (Shabbat) without the RESToration of Yeshua’s atonement through the shedding of HIS innocent blood for our sin.  Once we have made our confession of faith, let us remain mindful to not choose to stray from living apart from Torah, which sadly is living apart from Yeshua).  Instead, let us continue our race, not allowing the traditions of men to hinder us…but let us complete that which is placed in front of us.  Living apart from Torah, is death and defeat.  Besides, we’re called to be “more than conquerors!”

³³Who shall bring any charge against Elohim’s chosen ones? It is Elohim who is declaring right. ³⁴Who is he who is condemning? It is Messiah who died, and furthermore is also raised up, who is also at the right hand of Elohim, who also makes intercession for us. ³⁵Who shall separate us from the love of the Messiah? Shall pressure, or distress, or persecution, or scarcity of food, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? ³⁶As it has been written, “For Your sake we are killed all day long, we are reckoned as sheep of slaughter.” ³⁷But in all this we are more than overcomers (conquerors) through Him who loved us. ³⁸For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor messengers nor principalities nor powers, neither the present nor the future, ³⁹nor height nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of Elohim which is in Messiah our Master (Romans 8:33-39)

YaH’s righteous guidelines for living a life of trust (faith) so we can be found well-pleasing to HIM is found in both Testaments (Covenants).  In the Original Testament we have the written guidelines (also known as Torah – the laws, commandments, statutes and precepts); and in the New Testament, we have the living Torah, which is Yeshua the Messiah, who is the “Word which dwelt among us as our example.  He is ultimately the One whose death and resurrection gave us victory over our “inherited” sinful natures.  Now, we have access to our new inheritance – a clean and forgiven life.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ² He was in the beginning with God. ³ All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.”  (1 John 1:1-3)

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14)

Shalom (perfecting peace) to those near and to those far off, as we patiently wait for His return…

Let us be thankful for our seasons, Shabbats and Holy Feasts unto YHVH the Father, Creator and Righteous Judge for our preparation for holy habitation with Yeshua the Messiah!

 

Salted Sheep or Sweetened Liars

Salt, Sugar & You

by py thomas
 

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Have you ever noticed it can be difficult to distinguish between sugar and salt whether in its raw state or processed with your natural eye? Both have striking physical similarities. Salt is a preservative and a flavor enhancer. “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. (Matthew 5:13)



Have you undergone curing and processing by the Word of YHVH to preserve and share, or have you allowed processed sugar to cause what I will refer to as “Type YOU Soul Diabetes?” 
5 Do you not remember that when I was still with you I told you these things? 6 And now you know what is restraining, that he may be revealed in his own time. 7 For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He (the Holy Spirit) who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way. 8 And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Master (Y’shua) will consume with the breath of His mouth and destroy with the brightness of His coming. 9 The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, 10 and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this reason Elohim (God) will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie, 12 that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. (2 Thessalonians 2:5-12)

The Unfortunate Alternative: “Type YOU Soul Diabetes & Itching Ears”Therefore, be encouraged in HIS promises...do not exchange the truth for a lie just because there seems to be a growing desire for “smooth”words, “sugar-coated” words; or because the trial seems to be heating up and trying to lure you onto the broad road that leads to eternal destruction (the type of destruction that can’t be undone). Y’shua (Jesus) tells us, “13 “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. 14 Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.” (Matthew 7:13-14)


Instead of our “being the salt of the earth” tasked with preserving YaH’s word and testimonies, many have exchanged our saltiness for refined processed sugar (a.k.a worldliness and lawlessness).


Sugar That Causes Ears to Itch
“3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; 4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.” (2 Timothy 4:3-4) “17 Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. 18 For those who are such do not serve our Master Yeshua the Messiah, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple.” (Romans 16:17-18)

 

Sugar Facts

• Sugar doesn’t require change nor accountability,
• Sugar instead brings a sweet smelling aroma and taste
• Like diabetes, it brings such strong delusion that it ultimately leads to gangrene - slow rotting of the flesh and limbs unto the point of death.
• Sugar makes one develop chronic itching ears and constantly works at leading one off the Ancient paths (the Torah);
• Continual consumption of sugar causes hearing problems and is evidenced by the manifestation of one’s desire to only want to hear “smooth words” – for a lie and deception are never satisfied.
• Only “...godliness with contentment is great gain. (1 Timothy 6:6)” – not great loss.

Salt preserves truth, sugar hides truth with lies. Sugar is highly addicting and it easily becomes a bad habit which brings obesity, decay, rot, in your spirit man. “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. (Matthew 5:13)

 

Be Encouraged – It’s the “Salty” Saints Who Win

Don't give up! I know how it is when you "feel" like you have more than you can bear, but YaH will give you a lifeline and save you if you will cry out to Him from the depths of your soul. It will require the realization that your life depends on HIS answer. "Many are the afflictions of the righteous; But YaH delivers him out of them all." (Psalms 34:19)

 

 

So I say to you, remember the former days when He sent and spoke His Word into your other situations – don’t forget that it DID NOT RETURN VOID, but absolutely accomplished the purpose(s) for the very reason(s) YaH spoke/sent His Word into your current situation. HE IS our ever-present help in our time of need and trouble.

 

10 “For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven,

And do not return there,

But water the earth,

And make it bring forth and bud,

That it may give seed to the sower

And bread to the eater,

11 So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;

It shall not return to Me void,

But it shall accomplish what I please,

And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. (Isaiah 55:10-11)

 

With great thanksgiving in remembrance, from your heart flowing to your lips, bring Him the worship (first) that He so truly deserves; and being anxious for nothing, you now ask from a place of understanding, calm, hope and trust. Your petitions are now made known. “6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)

 

Now that you have allowed yourself to receive His promise, evidenced by your willingness to be broken before Him and to be made humble before Him, further positioning yourself for the mercies of YaH that you might be saved. “28 You will save the humble people; But Your eyes are on the haughty, that You may bring them down.” (2 Samuel 22:28)

 

Closing thought and meditation:

Cast your burden on the YHVH,

And He shall sustain you;

He shall never permit the righteous to be moved (Psalm 55:22)

NOTE: The word “moved” is the (4131 Hebrew word, “mowt” to waver, by impl. to slip, shake, fall: - be carried, cast, be out of course, be fallen in decay.

 

 

May you allow your heart, mind, body, soul and spirit to become extremely salty by the Word of YaH, so that His testimonies will be manifested preserved in your life and witness for HIS praise and glory. Shalom (perfecting peace) to those near and to those far off.