Shalam, brothers and sisters. I pray God has been revealing himself to you through his word and throughout the day's events and moments as you reflect on their meaning. It is often in these quite times of contemplation that we meet with the Divine. It is here that the meaning of scriptures can be found out or deeper understanding gained from experiences we have by assessing them with the principles found in the scriptures. The practice of contemplation is not new, in fact it was commonly practiced among the Hebrews. Isaac, one of the fathers of Hebrew nation, is said to have entered into the open field to meditate: "And Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the eventide:.. Genesis 24:63" Today I would like to share with you a moment of contemplation I had as I reflected on the meaning of I Chronicles 19:13 and how it relates to our current struggle to reach the City of God.
I Chronicles 19:13 read... "Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people: and for the cities of our God: and let the Lord do that which is good in his sight."
As I thought on this passage God's Holy Spirit revealed to me several key concepts. First, a man of God is one of faith who is a defender of the people of God, especially, when they are under attack from overwhelming forces. Secondly, he recognizes that the Lord determines the outcome of the battle-it is not dependant on the numbers in his army or the weapons he may have, but true victory comes from above. This is faith, which enables one to face the odds no matter the numbers; because he sees the unseen, he sees the hand of God in all things. Judas Maccabees was able to demonstrate this type praise worthy courage by faith. He stood firmly in the face of extreme difficulties and dangers as he faced the wrath of the Greek empire in defense of the people and City of God. God honored and blessed him for his faith. He, by his faith in God, is praised in all generations. Read I Maccabees chapter 5 to get an example of his faith in action.
I continued my meditations and thought about our current battle to reach Zion and how this understanding could be applied to us. I first had to realize that before one can enter a war he must first have a clear objective or mission. This for the saints of the most High is the lifting up of Jesus Christ-the sincere and honest teaching of the Gospel to all the world. Our next objective is to set the record strait by raising up the tribes of Jacob, and restoring the preserved of Israel...Read Isaiah 49:6. This verse is pertaining to the two-fold mission of Jesus Christ; he was sent to free mankind from sin and to seek out the lost sheep of the house or family of Israel (I Tim. 2:5-6, Matt.15:24). As ambassadors of Christ, till his second advent, we are to carry on his work to completion.
The Bible speaks of the darkness of ignorance and evil that would cover all humanity in the last days and especially the twelve tribes of Israel...Read Isaiah 60:2.. "for, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee." The earth is in darkness because humanity have drifted away from or have not been taught the true teaching of Jesus Christ. They hold to the traditions of men and not God. Therefore, they are in their sins through ignorance and defiance of God's laws. The Israelites are in darkness because they, through sin, have fallen into the hands of their enemies and have followed the rest of humanity into this departure from God. Because of this they are held in twenty-first century slavery of the mind, and some still in physical slavery, in all the places they have been scattered for their sins. Their identity have been taken from them. Today they believe they are African-Americans, Native Americans, Caribbeans, Cubans, Peruvians and the people they find themselves among in Asia, India, Arabia, Africa, and Europe. But, Jesus commanded his disciples to go into all the world and teach this Gospel in order to fulfill the prophecy...Genesis 12:2-3... and thou shall be a blessing...and in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed. The enlighten Israelites who truly believe in Christ along with the saints from among the nations that believe on this Gospel will be a shinning light,which is the glory of God-Christ the Lord. They shall be a light to lead men out of darkness and the power of Satan unto the living God and His Son Jesus Christ. Read Ephesians 2:18-22..."For Through him we both(Israel and the nations) have access by one Spirit unto the Father..."
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