This post is a little pointed and direct, so I am just saying that up front. :) There is an urgency in the air, and not one of us can deny it. We know things are changing, and we know that our God is preparing for the soon return of His Son -- the One each of us will stand before... completely alone. We will feel His overwhelming light and love, and we will fall down on our faces in awe and worship. When we rise back up and stand before Him, we will see eyes of fire that will "know" us and all our works; and this same light and love will judge those works down to the last cell within our hearts. Will we smell the sweet aroma of righteousness and approval, or will we smell the stench of burning works? I think of this often!! The reality of this happening very soon is sobering and brings me to pray that I would more fervently watch and pray and work out my own salvation with fear and trembling. If only every day this focus could drive every single one of the members of the Body and Bride in all of her thoughts, deeds, actions, and words -- we yearn for this! This world is a snare, and unless we set it aside every day by the strength of Christ, it will overcome us. And what will that cost us? I would like to share two very profound messages that are what I believe to be very critical messages for the time we are in. Bottom line is that WE ARE A DIVIDED BODY! We are a divided Body that in various forms too often displays the very opposite of the love of Yahusha towards one another. We all know the scripture where Yahusha told His disciples that the world would know them by their love for one another. Well, why does the world seem to be turning from us and the things we share? Could it be because there is no love??! Could it be that something else besides love exudes out of us? We bite and devour one another, we provoke and condemn based on "our truths" (forgetting we only see in part!), and we pronounce death on others without blinking an eye, often in ways that are cloaked in false humility and righteousness. I have seen this up close and personal, to the point it set me back several years; I am speaking from experience. I still see it happening... right here and right now. This type of activity in the Body is horribly destructive and can truly harm one of His little ones. And as Yahusha (Jesus) told His disciples in Luke 17:2, it would be better if a millstone were hung around our necks and be thrown in to the sea rather that we should offend one of His little ones. This word "offend" in this scripture means to entrap or cause to stumble, as well as entice to sin. This is no light matter, as drowning with a weight around our necks is sure death. This is not to point fingers at anyone, because only each of us knows if we ourselves are guilty. As I type of all of this, of course it most certainly applies to me as well!! This is only to make the point that this behavior is prevalent now, proven by the division and condemnation readily seen in person and rampant on social media, and the consequences to both the victim and the villain are great. This is something we must know and consider -- and then repent, if necessary. Again, this is not something our Father will look upon lightly; we cannot take the chance! So with that introduction, I am calling all -- all believers in the Messiah Yahusha (the Lord Jesus Christ) -- regardless of denomination, regardless of foundation (Torah or non-Torah Christians), regardless of race, regardless of any differences at all... please take some time and listen or read the messages I am sharing below. These messages are divinely initiated, divinely put together, and divinely timed for NOW. These messages require that we look inward -- deeply inward -- and make sure that we are not guilty, we are not deceived, and we are not on the wrong path in these very last moments of time. I am compelled to share this now, so this is my part to contribute. I pray that you will be led to partake in these gifts from the Father, and that you will be edified, changed, and lifted up by His words and warnings through His faithful vessel. Yes, again these messages are delivered by my sister from South Africa, just as many others I have previously shared. I have tried and tested her works, and she has not been found wanting. She is the real deal, and I fully believe she is delivering His message -- to us! I share in heartfelt love and urgency for my brethren.
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Looking out upon the broken darkness of dawn this morning, I am reminded of the profound faithfulness of our God and Father. The full understanding of the dawn is a gift, and I never tire of speaking of it. (Special thanks to Tim and Charlene of CCC who helped start my journey to understanding this profound time of the day). May this sharing stir and comfort your soul unto thanksgiving! 22 It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 The mercies of our God are new every dawn. The word “morning” in the Strong’s is boqer, and it means “dawn”. Dawn is that moment before the sun comes up when the first light breaks through the darkness of night – the darkest darkness of night, because as they say, it is always darkest before the dawn. It is at this time that new compassions and mercies are bestowed upon us by our Heavenly Father in complete faithfulness. Because of this, we can rejoice in this new day that He has made for us, for joy comes in the morning (boqer – dawn)! Can you grasp the magnitude of this? Brand new mercies and compassions every single dawn?! Each new day is yet another chance to be forgiven and made whole and another chance to continue our bridal preparations that we may stand before the Son of Man and be united to Him. It is extreme mercy and grace, and it should bring us everlasting and unwavering joy! Who or what is the first Light of dawn? Remember that on day 1 of creation, the Father said, “Let there be light…”, and this Light was going into a darkness that is defined as utter darkness, misery, and even destruction (Hebrew word "choshek"). This Light was brought forth before the sun was created; this Light was the Light of the World brought forth from the One who is Light. I believe this Light was the Son of Light! He came first before all to shed His glorious light upon creation. Each dawn when we see that first breakthrough of the light into the darkness of night, we are reminded of the Son of Light, to whom every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that He is Lord. Every single day, our glorious God reminds us… without fail or even the slightest delay. This time of the day is precious and powerful, and I believe this is exactly why David and others proclaimed that they would seek Him “early” (which by the way, also means dawn!). Is this Light of the world not the same Light that broke through our personal darkness at the moment of our salvation? Is this not the same Light that will break through the darkness of death and raise our mortal bodies to life at the resurrection? What about the Light that breaks through the darkness of the womb to create life at the exact moment the seeds of man and woman are united? IT IS HIM, and every single dawn He shows Himself, reminding us of what He has done, what He is doing, and what He will do. Do you ever go to bed worrying or wondering if the dawn will come and the next day will come forth? The vast majority of us will say no to this question. We trust fully that it will come, to the point that we often do not even think of it. Instead, we sleep peacefully trusting it will happen, and we expect it! He is faithful to bring us this new day and its promised new mercies, just as He is faithful with every single other promise He has given to us. We can trust Him fully, implicitly, and perfectly in ALL THINGS! Every dawn – every single one – brings His Light and brand new mercies! And because we know that all around the world, dawn is continuously happening somewhere, we can know that HIS MERCIES DO NOT END! The Light is constantly chasing the darkness and will never cease to overtake it! HE… is more sure than the dawn and the new day. HE… is more faithful than the sun. HE… is brighter than the darkest night. HE… will always overcome the darkness! HE… is full of mercy and love, because HE is the Light of the World! 22 It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23 4 Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. 5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalm 30:4-5 24 This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 5 Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds. Psalm 36:5 |
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