An On-line Devotional for Continuing Salvation
We know that Timothy says, All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for reproof, correction and instructing us in righteousness. That means that all scripture from Genesis to Revelation is adhered to by believers in Yeshua.
Hebrews says
Deut 30: 12-14 says
If you love me, keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever- the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you know Him, for He lives with you and will be in you. Jh 14:15-17
The narrative of Deut 4 clearly expresses the special, holy calling on the nation of Israel. To be a carrier of God’s salvation to the rest of the world. Heb 4:2 Never before had Elohim, the creator of the universe, separated unto Himself a nation from their oppressors with signs and wonders. He did it by His mighty hand and by His outstretched arm. He let them hear His voice coming from heaven so they could believe and receive His Torah (instruction) for life. All of this was possible because God had covenant relationship with and loved their fathers! Noah, Abraham, Isacc and Jacob, to name some.
When the children of Israel were at Horeb, the leaders went to the foot of the mountain with Moses. There, they heard the voice of God. They saw His Glory and greatness to such a degree that they knew if they heard His voice any further, they would die. So, they told Moses to go up the mountain and hear what Adonai wanted to say to them. Then, they would listen to and obey whatever His instructions were.
We can hear Father God’s heart cry when He said to Moses in answer to Israel, “Oh, that they had such a heart in them that they would fear Me and always keep all My Commandments, that it might be well with them and with their children forever!” Deut 5:29
He still feels the same way about us, His children, today! He is the same yesterday, today and forever!
God gave us Torah; Jeshua is the living Torah. He gave us Torah in order to save us and grow us in His salvation. So that we can be whole and truly live a prosperous life showing others the way. Each of us has within our reach “a land flowing with milk and honey” as we “receive with meekness the implanted Word which can save us” Jm 1:21. Deut 6:6 says,” And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart”.
God gave us Torah because He loves us. We keep (listen to and obey)Torah because we love Him!
Some say that Jews and gentiles should remain Jews and gentiles. However, in union with the Messiah we are all children of God through trusting faithfulness. When we were immersed into the Messiah, we clothed ourselves with Him. In Him there is neither Jew nor Gentile etc. In union with the Messiah, WE ARE ALL ONE! We are not divided. Not only are we one but we are all the seed of Abraham. Which makes us all heirs of the promise. If the Messiah came to fulfill Torah and we are one with Him. Then our lives will be fulfilling Torah in as much as we walk in our calling and purpose. This new creation, being born from above is born of Incorruptible seed and gives us the capacity to be in union with the Messiah!
Yechezk’el 36:26-27 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit inside you; I will take the stony heart out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. 27 I will put my spirit inside you and cause you to live by my laws, respect my rulings and obey them.
Jews and gentiles are to be one in the Messiah, not two separate entities. We, Jews and ‘Christians’ alike often put this new humanity in a box limiting our ability to live and move and have our being according to the price Messiah paid on the cross.
Ephesians 2:13-19 but now, you who were once far off have been brought near through the shedding of the Messiah’s blood. 14 for he himself is our shalom, he has made us both one and has broken down the m’chitzah which divided us by destroying in his own body the enmity occasioned by the Torah, with its commands set forth in the form of ordinances. He did this in order to create in union with himself from the two groups a single new humanity and thus make shalom, in order to be reconciled to God both in a single body by being executed on a stake as a criminal and thus in himself killing that enmity.17 also, when he came, he announced as good news shalom to you far off and shalom to those nearby, news that through Him we both have access in one spirit to the father. 19 so then you are no longer foreigners and strangers. On the contrary, you are fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s family.
Shalom to all!
Careful, undealt with annoyances can lead to anger. On a scale from 1 to 10. Annoyance would be being 1 and rage being 10.
The first step to fixing any problem is to recognize what you are dealing with.
So many times, we don’t recognize what certain feelings are, so we are not addressing the issue at hand.
Annoyance is characterized by irritation and distraction from one’s conscious thinking. It can lead to frustration and anger.
Synonyms of annoyance are irritation, exasperation, vexation, indignation, anger, crossness, displeasure.
What are some of the main causes of annoyances?
One cause is differences in personalities, values or communication styles.
Another major cause of becoming irritated is you may be feeling overwhelmed or stressed which makes it hard to connect with others.
You may have some past events or situations that have come up in your memory as we defined annoyances.
Some things in life are greater than others.
Some things in life are greater than others. We need to fully discern the difference, so we give precedence to the more important issues. When our priorities are in order the outcome of our everyday life is more desirable.
Psalm 24 is talking about the person who is putting the Lord first and has pure motives. Verse 5 says ” They will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God their Savior.” When we are living in the Lord’s blessing, nothing can touch it. We have what we need and even what we want without regret.
But the greater thing is mentioned in verse 8. “Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle”. It is the Lord who gives the blessing.
Relationally speaking, it would be silly of us to fall in love with the gift/blessing and not the one who gives the gift!
Be very thoughtful and diligent to remember the Lord at every turn. He is the one who makes our way straight as we depend on Him. Deuteronomy 8:18 says, “But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today”. Today, if you do not harden your heart towards the Lord, He will cause you to enter into rest of mind, body, soul, and spirit!
Do you ever struggle with finding “good” friends and “good” people that will help you build your life and not tear it down?
Here’s a prayer starter: Lord, I am asking you today to give me Devine connections with the right people. People that will cause me to walk in the right direction in life, Your direction in life. You cause people to like me that you want me to be in relationship with. And if you don’t want a certain relationship in my life, then I don’t want it either. I want what You want. And what you want is the best thing for me.
If you believe in your heart…
Salvation is simple. It is not difficult.
First things first!
God first gave…
For God so loved!!!