Heaven on my Mind

Greetings Brothers and Sisters,

May the glorious light of our God in the knowledge of our Lord shine in your hearts today.

It has been said many times, heaven is the crowning achievement of the followers of Jesus Christ-who we call Yashawah in the Hebrew tongue. This crowning is supposedly accomplished at the time of our death. Some denominations believe and commonly teach that to live a good life, one in obedience to Christ, assures an entrance into heaven upon death. Others acknowledge that to accept Jesus as Savior is necessary to enter heaven. The believer then will supposedly live with God, Christ and the angels in heaven for eternity. Therefore, the hope of living in heaven may dull their sensitivity to what they should be doing here on earth. The Bible, however, speaks a different message of Heaven and death. To walk or live according to the Gospel is not just to yearn for death to enter heaven, but to live in such a way that you will earn a better resurrection on the day that Jesus Christ stands upon this Earth once again in judgment ( Romans 2:5-11 )

This idea of the only goal in life being to get to heaven is based on scriptures that have been misinterpreted. To illustrate, the Zondervan Compact Bible Dictionary, when explaining heaven, states: it is the abode of God, the good angels; where the redeemed shall some day be. It quotes Matthew 5:12 and Matthew 6:20 as evidence of the last statement regarding the believers or redeemed of God. Matthew 5:12 speaks of a great reward in heaven for the faithful in Christ. This passage, taken out of context and hastily summarized, is taken to mean the believer will receive a reward in heaven some day. Therefore, the believer supposedly must be in heaven to get the reward according to this logic. However, this is incorrect upon further examining the Holy scriptures regarding heaven, death and the reward of the saints. This passage does not mean that believers will one day inhabit the place where God abides. It means their perseverance in Christ will be rewarded. Their reward will be received at the last judgment, when the kingdom of Jesus Christ will be established on earth; according to the will of God. The judgment is reserved with God, who is in Heaven. This is why the scripture states our reward is in heaven. It does not mean we will enter heaven to receive it, but rather it will come from heaven on the day that Jesus Christ enters through the atmosphere with his mighty angels to reward his faithful followers and to take vengeance on all his enemies, who know not God. ( Rev 19:11-14 )

Furthermore, The Bible states that the believer that endures to the end, though he may die before the coming of Christ, has his reward sealed with God in heaven. For it is God who promised this reward, therefore it is with Him and comes from Him. The scriptures states that our labor is not in vain in the Lord (1 Cor.15:58). He will reward all our works and faithful obedience to Him. God does not call us to worship Him as an empty act or meaningless endeavor. Moreover, Rev 14:13 states, “blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth:...and their works do follow them.” Death can not separate us from the hope we have in Christ through the promise of God, who is a faithful and true rewarder of them that diligently seek him (Heb. 11:6).

At the second coming of Jesus Christ the living will stand before Him and the dead will be resurrected. All will be judged according to their faith and their works. This event has never been mentioned in the scriptures to occur in the realm where God dwells, “heaven”. However, it has been described, both in the New and Old Testaments, as occurring here on earth. Jesus stated that at the final hour, all that are dead shall hear his voice and be resurrected and come forth: the believers to the resurrection of life (Holiness, immortality, and the Kingdom of God) and the evil to the resurrection of damnation (death, captivity, disease, distress, and never ending torture) John 5:28-29.

Thus, this is why the prophets and apostles speak of our reward coming from heaven, in the person of Jesus Christ, and is in heaven kept as a promise to us from God for our labors. The statement 'reward in heavens' in Matthew 5:12 should not be assumed to mean we will one day dwell in heaven. We must understand that the scriptures are at times written in symbols, allegories, and metaphors to describe events and explain subjects. To gain understanding you must search the scriptures, comparing spiritual things with spiritual things by the Word of God. It is by searching the entire Bible you will gain understanding on this subject. We can not base our faith on one verse or the teachings of theologians. We must seek Him, by going to the primary source: the Holy Bible. Jesus said He is found in the volume of the book. (Hebrews 10:7)

Those of you who wish to receive the reward from Jesus Christ, hold fast to the Word of God! Our faith should be active. (Hebrews 10:24-25, James 2:17) My hope is that we may all do this so you may boldly say, like Paul, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” (2 Timothy 4:7)

Shalam,

May God Bless you and keep you till we meet again,

Zarach

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Rev 22:12-13

Strive for the Prize

Shalam, Brothers and Sisters

I pray that all is well with you and hope that you are striving to grow in the faith of our Lord Yahawashi, the Christ; who is the Son of God.

As we move forward towards the day of Christ, it is most critical that we examine the state of our hearts in order to make our calling and election in Christ sure. (2 Peter 1:10) It is easy to become enthralled in the philosophy and teachings of the modern mind, which primarily focuses on the attainment of gain and advancement. The drive behind this philosophy is to achieve self-actualization or the point of reaching one's human potential in any endeavor. On the surface, this seems harmless and even good for one to pursue continued advancement in life. However, this mindset leads to a life of discontentment because once a goal is achieved another goal must be set. A pattern develops of setting new goal after new goal with no lasting comfort from reaching any one goal. One never truly comes to a point of contentment. In the end, the focus of our hearts shifts from seeking God's will to seeking our own will, which can never lead to true contentment.

How can we guard ourselves from this mindset of discontent? We must renew our minds and not take on the mindset of this world. (Romans 12:2) This new mind can only be formed through the Word of God, as written in the holy scriptures. Through constant reading, deep reflection, application of the word, and by the power and grace of God's Holy Spirit, the Bible is able to change our very souls, give life promoting wisdom, bring true joy to the mind, and illuminate the heart. God's Word is perfect, sure, right, and completely true. (Psalm 19: 7-9) It is through the word of God that true change occurs in the hearts of men. This change leads to genuine satisfaction and contentment in life. The understanding then, is that true contentment is achieved through the pursuit of godliness, which is great gain. (1 Tim 6:6 )

The modern mind will counter this idea of contentment as mediocrity. How can one be content with just the teachings from the Bible? Many think there is more to be learned in the sciences and natural world. Many claim that human knowledge brings change and advancement and should be pursued continually as if gain would lead to contentment. However, striving for more and more human accomplishments leads to nothing in the end. Jesus said in Matthew 16:26, what profit is there if a man gains the whole world but loses his own soul? The things of this world and all human accomplishments will pass away only those that do the will of God shall abide forever. (1 John 2:16-17) A heart or mind that is set on the things of God transcends mediocrity. He that does the will of God actually strives for something more excellent than he who strives for worldly gain. Those who hold to this world and it's beliefs, saying God is not enough, obtain a corruptible crown that leads only to discontentment, emptiness, and hopelessness because this life fades away (1 Cor. 9:25) The believer, through discipline and self-control in the Word of God, seeks the attainment of the incorruptible crown of immortality through Christ resulting in true contentment and joy in life. (James 1:12) Let us then, who hold to the hope in Christ and those whose hearts have been pricked by these words, choose that which brings true contentment and life: the Word of God. (Isaiah 8:20)

May God bless you and keep you till we meet again,

Zarach

Love is Supreme

Shalam, Brothers and Sister

I pray the grace of our God, Yahawah, be continually with you, and may the peace that was given to us by God through our Lord Jesus Christ keep your hearts always.



Brethren, as we draw closer to that day-the day of judgment; we must strive to build up our faith and bring it to full maturity or perfection. It is not a time for us to retreat, nor compromise with this world, but to press forward. Yet, the Bible informs us, "... if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strives lawfully (2 Tim.2:5)." In essence, this passage reveals to us that one who desires to achieve full maturity or perfection will not be crowned with success unless he does so according to God's law, which is the Bible. Perfection only means doing something the way it should be done-in our case, keeping God's commandments the way he instructed us to. Therefore, if our goal is to achieve maturity in our faith in Christ, we must do it the way God says to do it. This process can not be of our own devices or self-improvement strategies, nor can it be based on the teaching of man's philosophies or theories. The Bible must be our primary source of instruction towards perfection.

The above scripture also implies that as followers of Jesus Christ, one should strive for or labor diligently to achieve mastery. As Christians or Christ followers, we should never be content with idle, repetitious worship base on customs and traditions of men. We should earnestly desire the best that our faith could bring us to. We should covet that most excellent way: the way of Love, which leads unto perfection. This is what Christ taught us through the apostle Paul, that we should earnestly yearn for the best gift of our faith, which he rightly calls the more excellent way. The way is the way to Love ( 1 Cor. 12:31 )

What does it take to get to this most supreme level of Love? To answer this question, we must go to the source of love: the Holy Bible. In the Bible we read in 2 Peter1:5-11 that a saint of the Most high God in Christ should give all diligence to add to his or her faith virtue, and to virtue knowledge, and to knowledge temperance, and to temperance patience, and to patience godliness, and to godliness brotherly kindness, and brotherly kindness charity (which is defined as love in the scriptures). These traits listed are character building traits, like the building blocks of a strong tower. They support and compliment each others, reaching to its highest level- love. One should never stop at faith on our journey with Christ towards the Kingdom of heaven. Faith alone wont give you the ability to endure to the end. The scripture states that you do well to believe that there is one God, who exist and is a living Spirit. The Devil also believes, and tremble at this fact ( James 2: 19 ). However, the Devil lacks Love; thus, he can never reach unto the perfection of holiness, but is given unto sin. This is why God encourages us, by his word, to develop our faith with diligence, laboring with a passionate and committed heart, moving through and adding to ourselves these first seven characteristics starting with faith and unto the final level of love. You will need the wisdom and understanding that each these character building traits provide to accomplish this.

Truly, the end of our faith is love, read 1 Tim.1:5. God's commandment and law if kept will lead us unto love. Because it is love, and obedience to it is love in action, read John 14:21. Our obedience to God opens the door for Christ to love us and make himself known to us, by giving us greater understanding of this way by the Holy Spirit through the word of God; and this is God's love towards us, so that we may be free from all sin. The Bible states that Love covers or protects one from all sins (proverbs 10:12).

According to 1 Tim. 1: 5, love proceeds out of a non-hypocritical faith in which we sincerely believe the word of God and put our hope in His son. It further states that love comes out of a good conscience and a pure heart. This implies that the mind, through learning and development, is able to judge what is right from wrong by applying God's standards. Thus, allowing them who possess this type conscience to avoid guilt and condemnation that occurs by doing what is wrong or sinning willfully (Heb.5:14, Heb. 10:22 ).
Our love must grow from the foundation of faith moving upward to its full maturity. 1 Peter 2:1-2 instructs us to do just this, by counseling us to put away all malice, all lies, and hypocrisies, and envies, and evil speaking. Similar to a new born, we should desire the sincere milk of the word, that we may grow thereby. No one starts at the highest level of the faith, which is love, but through obedience to God grows and matures unto it.

Therefore, beloved brethren, as Jude, the servant and brother of our Lord Jesus Christ, has encourages us to build up ourselves in our most holy faith, praying in the Holy spirit- so let us do so continually. Let us take hold of this exhortation and add to our faith: Virtue, Knowledge, Self-control, Patience, Godliness, Brotherly Kindness, and finally arriving to the top of our spiritual quest, Love. Furthermore, he stresses that we should keep or guard ourselves in the Love of God. This means we should constantly examine ourselves to know if we are living according to the commandment of God, which develops the above listed characteristics in us. And once we arrive at Love, realize that you can fall from it if you don't daily attend to it through obedience to the word coupled with actions done through love. The greatest act of love, as taught to us by Christ and the apostles, is to “Love each other as you would Love your very self to the point of being willing to lay down your life for your brothers (James 2:8, 1 Peter 4:8, John 13:34-35, John 14:15, 1 John 2:10-11).” This is the demonstration of God in us, because God is Love and He willingly gave his life for us that he may free us from sin and death. And if the Love of God be in us, then we will do the things of God and so fulfill the law of God (Romans 13:10). Our constant labor in Love brings us unto the reward of immortality through the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ at his second coming. If we endure, brothers, in this way of Love, we will have nothing to be ashamed of on that Day because, like the apostle said, “as he is, so are we in this world” ( 1John 4:17). Love truly is Supreme.

May God bless and keep you always

May His light shine upon you

May you be a light in this dark world to the Glory of our Great God

Amen

Shalam,

Zarach

Be strong in the Lord

Greetings, brethren, I pray all of you are growing closer to God by reading His word and continuing in prayer always; for it is by these two things that we connect with the spiritual realm. It is from this realm that we gather strength to face the realities of this physical world.

Therefore, it is important that we seek to understand what we read in God's Holy word to tap into this strength. To illustrate, lets read Ephesians 6:10, which states, " Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might." This verse at first glance seems straight forward- we should stand strong in the Lord and in His might. However, if we stop and take a closer look at what God is saying, we will come to a deeper understanding.

Webster's dictionary defines strong as: to have physical or intellectual power. Strength gives one the ability to endure physical trails and cope with the mental strains of a difficult task. This definition help to spark our understanding of the above verse, but we must seek out the Bible's definition of this concept of strength. According to 2 Timothy 1:7, power or strength is the opposite of fear and is coupled with the spirit of love and a sound or strong, sober mind. These qualities are gifts given by God to His saints. Fear impedes power, because it demonstrates a lack of faith in God's ability to help overcome any difficulty. The Bible states Fear involves torment and the man that fears is not made perfect in love; perfect love cast out fear (1 John 4:18). Fearlessness through faith activates God's power. The life of Moses is an inspiring demonstration of this kind of faith. Read Hebrews 11:23-27, as evidence of this great act of strength. First, Moses parents put their faith in God realizing that their child was a unique child from God. They, through fearlessness and the mental courage to believe, rejected the kings command to drown their child in the Nile river; showing to the world the power of faith to overcome all fear. Years later, when Moses was a mature adult of 40 years, by faith and fearlessness he recognize his destiny as the prophet of God to his people Israel. He also, according to the scriptures, saw the hope coming to Israel and the world by God's messiah: Jesus Christ ( Duet. 18:15-19, Hebrews 11: 25-26). "By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible ( Hebrew 11:27)."
On the contrary, the bible is explicit regarding the fate of the fearful hearted or those not operating in God' gift of power by faith. The book of Sirach 2:12-13 states, " woe be to the fearful hearts, and faint hands, and the sinner that goeth two ways! Woe unto him that is fainthearted! for he believeth not; therefore shall he not be defended." This is an urgent message to take hold of in our current age of wars and rumors of wars. We must not let our minds be overcome by fear or the stress of these times, but look to  the word of God to develop and obtain the power that comes by faith. Romans 10:17 states that faith comes by hearing the word of God. It also states that the preacher or those sent by God are a source for us to hear His word. Yet, let us be noble, and search the holy scriptures for our selves so that we may truly know and not blindly believe ( Acts 17:10-12). If our faith is based on His word, then you and I can  truly experience the power of God in our lives.
We, brethren, have been given a great gift from God: Faith. This Faith will help us to stand strong in the Lord. It will help us like Moses, to walk in strength and fearlessness; no matter the odds we face ( Isaiah 35:4). It is also through the faith that we, who believe, will be able to endure in this great battle of good against evil and gain the victory. This battle is ultimately for our minds, which determines our true allegiances by the choices we make-before us is the choice of life with God or death by following sin(Deut. 30:19-20). I pray that you will join us or continue with us in the faith showing yourself strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

May the light of God shine on you always,

Zarach

Join Us Next Saturday September 21, 2013 @ 11am Eastern
Bible Study Conference line:
Conference Dial-in number: (712) 432-1500
Participant Access Code: 220399#

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Bible Study telephone Conference with Alhaizar and Zarach

Greetings Brothers and sisters,
I am very  excited to announce that I will be hosting a new Bible study telephone conference with  Alhaizar starting this September:

The purpose:

This telephone conference line is design to give the listeners a deeper understanding of God's Holy Bible, using a lecture format with a question and answer period.

A variety of topics will be covered, from bible history, biblical prophecy, spiritual living, and  the teachings of Jesus Christ, our Lord.

When: Saturday, September 7th 2013

Time: 11am-12:30pm Eastern

Topic: Why The Bible?-Explore why the Holy Bible is so relevant for our times and individual lives

Who: All are invited, because salvation is open to all in Christ

How to access conference line:

Conference Dial-in number: (712) 432-1500
Participant Access Code: 220399#

Participant: On Saturday, September 7th at 11am Eastern call the above dial-in number; when prompted, enter the above listed Participant Access code, followed by the # key. Once connected to the live conference, every caller will be able to talk and further instruction will be given per lecture format.

Ground Rules:
1) Come in the spirit of Brotherhood and the Love of God
2) Don't interrupt others in the middle of their speech
3) No profanity allowed
4) Be respectful of the Lecturers
5) Ask questions that are pertinent to the topic or  that will bring greater clarity to all 


We look forward to meeting all of you and I personally look forward to meeting those of you that have been readers of my Blog.

Shalam,
May God Bless you and keep you till we meet  very shortly

Zarach

Also, let us know what topics you would be interested in learning about or would like us to cover on  future conference lectures. You can email me your ideas at:  Zarach144@yahoo.com
or post a comment below.

"Let us lift each others up, as we draw closer to God"...Zarach

Rules of Engagement

Greetings, Brother and Sisters,
I prayer that you, God's Elect and most precious jewels, would grow stronger and stronger in the faith of Jesus Christ, continuing instant in the love of the brotherhood and all who call on the name of the Lord according to the truth of the gospel. Today, I would like to continue with our topic on how we should engage this current system of the Beast by the wisdom of God.

In an era of modern lynching of young black men, mass public surveillance, drone strikes, and perpetual warfare in the name of fighting terror there are wicked men ,who like wolves and evil lions lurk in dark places seeking whom they may destroy ( Ps. 10:8-10). These wicked men in the form of dictators and oppressors continue to have no care for the lives of the poor, which they destroy daily.  They care for no one but their own agenda and interest, much less the saints of the Most High. And some people have joined forces with them thinking that they will be safe from their evil claws and fangs. But we, brethren, are not like the majority, who through ignorance, fear, and disobedience to God have made a covenant with Death; hoping to escape the evil that now is and is coming on earth ( Isaiah 28:15). We are the minority in Christ, who reject any agreement with this system of oppression and darkness choosing rather to walk in the light of Christ. This light is our wisdom, in this current system, that calls to remembrance his words, " Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves (Matt. 10:16)."  It is by the wisdom of God that we will be able to engage these Beasts and be victorious (Isaiah 33:6).

 In order to  confront dictators and global governments we need to understand God's instructions first. We must consider how to carry out our mission of preaching this gospel uncompromisingly in all the world ( Matt. 28:18-20) according to His word or else we will fail. Our success is dependent upon our ability to abide in God and skillfully apply the wisdom of His word ( Eph. 6:10-13).

The first thing we must understand is that, according to the Bible, there is no power on earth or in heaven but God: the powers-those in rulership and positions of influence, are appointed or established by God (Romans 13:1). It is God that create governments and appoint leaders, both the good and the bad (Isaiah 45:7). For example, He established David's kingdom in old Jerusalem and will establish the new Jerusalem by Jesus Christ (1 Samuel 16:1,13-14, Luke 22:29). It was God who put in motion the world empires, starting with Babylon and proceeding on through history to today's American new world order (Daniel 7:1-7, 15-17). He dose all things for His divine purpose (Isaiah 14:24), which will lead to the final confrontation with evil (Rev. 11:15-18). The empires of these nations were created to bring evil to it's fullest potential, which will usher in the last judgment of the wicked and the establishment of the Kingdom of God on earth ( Dan. 2:44, 2 Esdras 11:36-46 ).

Brothers and Sisters, let us who put our hope in God seek his word continually so that we may be able to stand in these evil days. It is only by the word of God that we will avoid errors as we engage this system. We can not blindly agree with it, nor foolishly try to resist it by our own devices. We have to go about it the way God wants us to. We most remember the lessons from the Bible. In the time of the Romans, the Hebrews were under Roman rulership. They had three roads they could follow to cope with Rome. A religious road with the Pharisees, which focus on individual righteousness to the point of detachment from things spiritual in God's word. The road of the Zealots, which saw Rome as the great oppressor that can and most be overcome by open resistance. They believed this to the point of being completely blind to the fact that God had establish the Romans for his purpose. They never considered that to resist the powers that be with open war is to resist the ordinance of God. The third road open to the Hebrews was the road Jesus Christ walked on and lead. Those that followed him on this road saw beyond the physical and understood that the spiritual realm controlled the physical world.  They understood that God was in control and to be victorious meant to gain wisdom and understanding of  God's will by his word, so that they may be able to reach their final destination: the Kingdom of God. Therefore, let us, today, choose the right path and follow Him: Matt. 11:27-30. This road is not an easy road, but it is the only one that brings hope and a true reward. Christ urges us to choose it and live, Matt. 7:13-14.

Shalam,
May God bless you and keep you till we meet again

Zarach

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Sorrows and Comfort

Greetings, Brothers and Sister, I pray all is well with you and that God's light is shining on you. I have more I would like to share with you regarding how we should engage this current world system. However, I felt is was necessary to pause and share a few words of comfort to the mothers and fathers of Oscar Grant, Darius Simmons, Trayvon Martin, Malcolm Shabazz, and the many other young black males who were murdered because they were black or for the hope they might bring to their people. Also, for the poor people around the world who are eaten up like bread and crushed by this Beast system in all it's various forms of oppression and death that it utilizes.
We understand that God will avenge all evil done on earth-for he said, " I will reward every man according to his works" ( Matt. 16:27). One must reap what he has sown ( Gal. 6:7).  However, until that appointed time comes God urges us in our times of despair and hurt to turn to him in prayer, because he cares for us in all our suffering ( 1 Peter 5:7).
God's love and care for us is illustrated most vividly when Hezekiah, the king of Judah, in his sickness and grief turned to God in prayer for help. Did not God Hear in heaven and caused the prophet to say, "Thus saith the Lord, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee..."( 2 Kings 20:1-5)? Yes, He did hear.
 In this day and age he still hears sending comfort and hope through his Son: Jesus Christ. John the Baptist questioned whether this was true or not and if they should look for another Messiah. Jesus replied, "Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached"  (Luke 7:19,22). Thus, Jesus established his identity by the power given him of God and the love he had towards those in need. Today, God commands his teachers and prophets to follow Christ's example and comfort the people through the gospel: declaring that their warfare is done in Christ, because through him we have received forgiveness of sins and reconciliation with God ( Is. 40:1-2, Romans 5:8-10). When tragedy strikes we can remember this (that our warfare or separation from God is over) and know that he will restore our souls; leading us into the paths of righteousness for his name sake in Christ (Psalm 23:3).
The senseless murder of one's child, as the parents of the young men listed above experienced, would qualify as one of the darkest moments in a persons life. These moments can intensify with the constant memory and horror of the event, which can cause the soul to bow down or fall into deep depression. But the holy Bible tells us  we can have Hope by recalling this one thing to our minds again and again, "It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassion fail not" (Lam. 3:21-22).
Jesus said, "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted" ( Matt. 5:4). The scriptures tells us that this comfort will come from Jesus himself: ..."For the Lam(Jesus) which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes" (Rev. 7:17).
To those who are suffering today hear the voice of comfort, as it echoes through the ages to meet our needs now and forevermore: "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me" (John 14:1). Peace I leave you with, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid" ( John 14:27). Depression and sorrows can make the mind unstable causing us to give up, but if we put our faith in God by Christ we can overcome; because he is the God of comfort, which is, and which was, and which is to come ( 2 Cor. 1:3-4).
May this sacrifice of praise lift up your spirit and give you hope:

 

A Prayer of Help:
Psalm 79:9-13

God will give us justice and comfort- and we will walk in thy law, oh God, even in our afflictions we will not forget thy Word, it "is a lamp unto our feet, and a light unto our path" (Psalm 119:105). And we know that we have won the victory over death and now have a sure hope in the day of Resurrection by Christ the Lord ( Isaiah 25:8)
Amen

Shalam,
May God keep you and Bless you till we meet again,

Zarach

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Trust In God

Shalam, Brothers and Sisters
I pray that you are continuing to draw closer to God, increasing in faith, in the midst of  spiritually dark places in this world. For it is our Faith/ trust in God through Jesus Christ that will cause us to abide. This trust will allow us to understand the reality around us from a spiritual perspective. Then will we come to the realization that we fight not against flesh and blood (humanity), but against the principalities of the prince of darkness, against powers, the rulers of evil of this world, and against spiritual wickedness in high places ( Eph. 6:12). Finally, we will come to know and appreciate that the weapons of our warfare are not man-made or carnal, but are mighty through God for the intention of destroying strong holds, which hold the minds and souls of our fellow man  captive by sin ( 2 Cor. 10:4). Thus, obtaining the victory.
However, our victory will come through our obedience to the word of God. It will not come about by trusting in world leaders, global governments, politicians-neither white, black, specific social classes, or ethnic groups. It will not come even by following an African President. We must look to a higher power: God the Father (Ps. 20:7-9). God commands us to not place our hope in man (Is. 2:22).

H. Rap Brown, speaking on the T.V. show Like it is, in the 1970's , exposed the corruptions and evil in the world both then and now-regardless of the race or social class of our politicians.

 

 

At the time of the airing of this show, H Rap Brown eloquently expressed the conditions of the oppressed and the futility of putting one's hope in the system of the oppressor. However, we, as followers of Jesus Christ, must interpret this from a spiritual view point. First, we must understand that all government, good and bad, are established by God  for his purpose(Dan. 2:20-21). Second, we have a responsibility to expose evil to help free others from it's hold and abstain from it ( Eph. 5:11). Third, we are to submit to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake-whether they be kings, governors, or presidents. We should  abstain from all evil-murder, robbery, rape, and open rebellion ( 1 Peter 2:13-15). We should strive to do good in the midst of evil-help the poor and oppressed, heal the sick, fight to free those unjustly imprisoned, strengthen the weak, and preach the Gospel  ( Romans 12:21). Fourth, we know that true revolution is the transformation of our minds from evil to that which is holy and true by the word of God (Romans 12:2, Eph. 4:22-23). Finally, concerning redemption and salvation the scripture is clear, they come only by the hand of Jesus Christ ( Acts 3:19-22, 1 Cor. 15:24-25). African-Americans, Native Indians, Hispanics, and West Indians will partake of this deliverance when they return to their God as their true identity-the children of Israel, by their savior Christ the Lord ( Acts 5:29-31, Deut. 30:1-3 ). Those who stand with us, from among the nations, in faith, according to the truth of the gospel, are blessed and are fellow citizens with us in New Jerusalem-for there is no partiality with God: he that doeth righteousness is acceptable with him (Acts 10:34-35). The apostle Paul states that, "...therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith  to faith: as it is written the just shall live by faith." (Romans 1:16-17).
The true revolution then is the rebirth of the Israel of God (Gal. 6:15-16) and their departure form Babylon the great and all her sins (Revelation 18:4-5).

Shalam,

May God bless you and keep you till we meet again,

Zarach

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A Prayer for Trayvon Martin

My heart is broken to hear such news
Oh, God , how Long must we wait,
When will you avenge our Blood?
Tears Run-on-Down thru the faces of the mothers of Zion
Today Trayvon, yesterday our Fathers, Brothers, and Others
Tomorrow more sorrows for the Daughters of Jerusalem
How can one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight,
Unless their God has left them? ( Deut.32:30)
From the top of the Pyramids, I see him
coming in ships on the Great Ocean to conquer this New World
I see him,
In the air, in his Iron birds-so thick, the rays of the sun cannot shine thru;
Dark days ahead
My heart is broken to hear such news
Why must the Wasicu win, Lord?
Till I make the cities a desolation and the inhabitants upon the earth Few...(Isaiah 6:11)
In your patience possess ye your souls (Luke 21:19)
His foot shall slip in due time and the proud look of the arrogant shall cease...(Deut. 32:35, Is. 13:11)
In all their hurt, am I hurt , and I will avenge me of my enemies...( Is. 63:9, Deut.32:41-43)
Thus saith the Lord

Hosea 13:9-10: brothers and sisters, we must face Reality and Return. Yet, If we are to return, then let us return to our True help: The Lord. Come and let us go unto the God of Jacob  through the door of the Sheep: Jesus Christ, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords... Amen

Shalam,
May God keep you and bless you, till we meet again

Zarach

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Let's be Clear

Shalam, brothers and sisters, I pray all is well with you as I have continually remembered you all in my prayers to the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ.

There will come a time, brethren, in all our lives that we will have to stand up for what we believe in. We will have to choose between what we can see and understand versus the invisible things of God.

This stand is what the Bible calls abiding in faith.  However, before we can take any stand, we must be very clear about our position.  We must examine what this fight is really about, and ask critical questions such as, How does God's promises compare to the promises of this world?  What is humanity's overall purpose on this earth?  What is the difference between a man of faith versus a man of this world?  We must be clear on these question and others like them to be able to fight true spiritual warfare.  Then will the empire of evil in the world fall, and so the scripture will be fulfilled: " but the saints of the Most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even forever and ever Daniel 7:18."

So then let us be very clear.  People, this is not a Christian thing, it's not a Hebrew thing.  No, it's not even a white or black thing.  It's not about the labels society has placed on us, or the boxes they've put us in.  It's a critical moment for humanity (John 3:17-21).

It's whether we will obey the commandments of Christ; and no box, church, school or temple  can hold back the truth of Christ (Eccl. 2:13, John 8:12).

He's too big to fit in any box (1 Kings 8:27, Acts 17:24).

His commandments resonate through the ages and are forever relevant (1 Peter 1:22-25):

Love God with all your heart and soul.

Love your neighbor as you love yourself.  (Matt. 22:36-40).

The question is, will we stand for what is right? Consider these things and think critically for yourself seeking after the Truth as for hidden treasure (2 Tim. 2:7, Proverbs 2:1-7, Matt. 7:7-8).



May God bless you and keep you till we meet again,



Zarach



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Momentum

Greetings, Brothers and Sisters, may the grace of God the Father and the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ reign in your hearts on this His holy Sabbath.
As we continue to move closer and closer to end of this age and the beginning of that which will follow - the Kingdom of God, it is critical that we prepare ourselves through spiritual development.  We must engage the scripture daily, meditating on it's meaning and striving to apply it to our lives (Psalms 1:1-3).

Now, brethren, is not the time to back down.  It's a time to gather momentum and press even harder towards the mark: the Kingdom.  Now is a time for us to draw closer to God in sincere faith.  We should separate ourselves from an evil mind and hold our bodies in purity and holiness as we profess our faith before the world without hypocrisy and with the understanding that our God is faithful to fulfill His promises (1 Thess. 4:1-8).  Now is a time for us to encourage one another to grow in love and good works.  It's not a time for us to splinter into denominations, sects, and groups or into isolation, as some have done and are doing.  Rather, brethren, let us come together and edify or build up one another in God's Word as we see the day approaching (Hebrews 10:22-25).

I realize that many of us are separated by space and time-geography impedes us from gathering together as one.  A believer may be in one of many countries, cities or states around the world.  However, like Jesus told the Samaritan woman at the well, God is seeking the true worshipers, who will worship him is spirit and in truth.  Worship is not based on location or temples and churches.  Let us also listen and do what Christ said in John 4:21-24.  To worship God in the spirit is to worship him with a mind that has been transformed by the truth (Romans 12:1-2). The Word of God is truth (John 17:17).  Therefore, space and time is irrelevant to the true worship of God in His eyes.  Yet, He created us and understands that it is not good for man to dwell alone (Gen. 2:18).  We were made to dwell together in community.  This is because we can be a help to each other in our weakness and lift each other up in the battles of spiritual warfare as we move closer to the gates of Zion (Eccl. 4:9-10).   This is the concept of iron sharpens iron.  We are better together than apart (Proverbs 27:17).

So, I encourage you to step out, be radical, seek out believers in your communities or make new believers by sharing the Word of God where your at.  Let us all with one heart and one truth worship God in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; standing up for what is right, doing good to and for the oppressed and all those suffering in our communities and around the world.  Let us resist the Devil and pray always to God, the Father, for all saints as we go through this fight.  We also must always remember that we are not alone (1Peter 5:8-9, Eph. 6:18). We must not forget that God chose us out of this evil world because of His love for us, so that through us He may show His mercy and glory to all who will believe (1 Peter 2:1-10, John 17:6-11).


1 John 3:1-3 gives us hope and encourages us to stay pure.

God instructs us to abide in Him in John 15:3-8

Shalam,

May God bless you and keep you till we meet again



Zarach

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I Refuse (Part 2)

 

Let's be radical and open the Bible and read (Isaiah 34:16, Isaiah 33:6).  If you haven't engaged the Bible yet, don't begin to say you can't understand it.  The human mind is amazing, so don't sell yourself short.  You can read the Bible, don't be afraid to try.  However, to truly understand it, you must begin with prayer asking God to open the hidden messages to you so that you can grow spiritually (Matt. 7:7-8, James 1:5-6).   This takes time and diligence and continuous pray ( Proverbs 3:1-4).  Approaching God and His Word in this manner is a sign of humility.  It shows that you understand that man, on his own, is incomplete and only in God does he reach his full potential (Colossians 2:8-10).  In essence, you are acknowledging that there is something greater than this world and what it has to offer and you desire to learn, listen, and to grow according to it:  the Word of God (John 15:5, 2 Cor. 3:4-6).  Instead of filling your mind with the media's version of "truth", let the Word of God enter your mind and change your soul and alter your very core, producing a life of righteousness and true holiness in Christ Jesus (Hebrews 4:12, John 7:37-38, Ps. 119:104).
The word of God blasts through the darkness of this world and fills our hearts with good things such as caring for others, loving our wives, husbands and children, honoring God and loving our Savior Christ the Lord, seeking to do good works, striving to lift up our fellow man as we climb upwards towards God ( Ps.119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17).  It changes our hearts from a childish state that is easily influenced and tricked by cunning men under the direction of Satan (Eph. 4:14).  The Word of God illuminates our minds to true knowledge, sincere love and power found in faith (Psalm 19:7-11,  2 Cor. 10:3-5, 2 Timothy 1:7).  It moves us to positive action to create informative news that enlightens the listener to analyze situations by God's standard; to hold our leaders, politicians and pastors accountable, to tell a community that holds onto prejudices that we will not stand for that anymore (Romans 12:21).  It causes us to make spiritual music and songs that will edify the people and rekindle the faith of many (Col. 3:16). Truly being radical is to use God's truth to expose evil.  Don't get caught up in this world's deception.  Seek God's truth and shine like a city on a hill that cannot be hid (Matt. 5:14-16, Eph. 5:13-17 ).
( Philippians 4:8 )
 I pray, as you meditate on this letter and the meaning of this song that you would draw closer to God, knowing that He will draw closer to you; giving you the strength to do what is right.

 

Shalam,

May God bless and keep you till we meet again,

Zarach

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I Refuse (Part 1)

Greetings, beloved brother and sisters, I pray that the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the peace of God our father continues to be with you always.
In light of recent events over the past weeks and months we cannot allow ourselves to become cynical, fearful, angry, or even hopeless.  Reports of wars, austerity measures, sequesters, bombings, disasters, and violent rampages have led many to follow this path.  However, we the believers in Jesus Christ, should not become panic stricken or given to despair.  Christ taught us to not let our minds be troubled, neither let it be afraid (John 14:27).
We should be aware of world events and things occurring in our communities as they relate to the Holy Scriptures.  This is an example set forth by the early believers. They searched the Scriptures diligently to understand the times and seasons they lived in, understanding that God was orchestrating all things according to his divine plan (1 Peter 1:10-11). They also sought out what God desired them to do according to his Word just as we should (1 Peter 1:12-15, 2 Tim. 2:1-6).  We have to press into the Word of God and live by wisdom and faith not by the circumstances we see around us. (Eph. 5:15-17). 
In our day, we must come to realize that we are in the midst of a spiritual war. Satan can enter into the hearts of men and tempt them to do evil, and some have openly welcomed him in as Cain did.    Some have fallen victim to his deceptive devices through the manipulation of  our technology and media.  His purpose is to overthrow their faith or to keep them in darkness (2 Cor. 4:3-4, Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43). We are being deceived and this deception is being carried out for a reason.  There is a battle going on for the minds and souls of men (Revelation 12:7-12).
One of the most powerful devices of the wicked is the use of mass media to disseminate doctrines and ideas that lead men away from God and unto sin and death by causing them to engage in many works of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-21). Our televisions, radios and Internet are full of some of the most outrageous images, programs and sin-promoting messages.  It is a shame to list or even speak of some of these websites and broadcasts readily available to anyone willing to engage them
(Ephesians 5:11-12).  These technological tools can be abused to condition us and to move us further and further away from the things of God leading us into darkness, fear, confusion, shame, and eventually spiritual/physical death. 

Brothers and Sisters, it's time we wake up out of this deceptive stupor we've been caught in and do something radical (Romans 13:11-14) -  Let's turn off our televisions, shut down our laptops, turn off our gadgets and stop the invasion of our minds by the wicked.  We must remember our minds work by images, messages, and vibrations or spirits that affect our thoughts and actions (Mark 7:20-23, Luke 6:45). Therefore, if you allow the devices of the wicked to overpower you by constantly engaging them, you will come to accept and believe their messages (1Cor. 15:33). The result of which is sin leading to death of the mind and soul.  Therefore, be careful what you put before your eyes.

Shalam

May God Bless and Keep you till we meet again,

Zarach

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Spiritual Warfare

Greetings, brothers and sisters, I pray that the light of God is shinning on you today and the grace of our Lord Jesus is a comfort to you each and every day.

In the mist of all the events of this past week in America and the weeks ahead I pray you would not be shaken in spirit but call to mind the holy scriptures, which says as world events begin to unfold according to the word of God know that His kingdom is drawing near ( Luke 21:28-31). Jesus prophesied two thousand years ago of these days and what would happen as this civilization begins to fade away. He mentioned escalating wars, nations invading each others, unrest and anarchy within nations, earthquakes around the world, Tsunamis, and destructive hurricanes (Read Matt. 24:6-7, Luke 21:25-26). The complexity and rapid successions of these events will terrify men and leave them in a daze with no solutions-they will attempt to find solace in their politicians(sorcerer and wizards), their religions( those with familiar spirits and charmers) but will find none (Read Isaiah 19:2-3). He will do this to punish this world for their evil and disobedience (Read Romans 1:18, Romans 2:8-10).

As I have mentioned in the past, God is first a God of love and patience. He cries out to the world through his word and the teachers and prophets he has sent telling them to repent , save your souls, turn from your sins so that you may experience my blessings. But men are more interested in gain than righteousness. Therefore, what is decreed upon the disobedient will come to pass ( John 3:19-20, Proverbs 1:20-33).

However, this is also a very delicate time for the believers because it is a time of testing of our faith both spiritually and physically. We must understand that this world operates first by the spiritual. What this means is that before something can occur here on earth or in the physical realm it must be conceived in the heavenly realm first. This is why we can say that God controls history. He determines the times and the seasons. He does this by influencing the minds of men to carry out his purpose. The prophet Daniel explained this process to king Nebuchadnezzar, when he expounded the meaning of the dreams he had ( Daniel 2:27-29, Job 33:14-17 ). God was revealing to Nebuchadnezzar the events in world history that were unfolding starting with him so that he may testify that it is God that rules in the kingdom of men ( Daniel 4:17). The way God brings these events to past is by putting thoughts and instructions in our minds so that we may carry them out. This process occurs with all humanity. Thus creating the environment to fulfill his words(Nehemiah 2:12). This understanding can and should be applied to our journey with Christ. Because once we realize that it is with the mind that we serve God then we will be free from the hold of the things of this world that draws us away from God (John 6:63, Romans 7:25). One's eyes become open to the fact that there is something greater going on than this physical world-the spiritual. We also become aware that the constant reading and discussion of the word of God allows us to gain understanding of things spiritual. We begin to see what God is doing and what He expects of us to do (Acts 26:14-18). In addition, our faith in Him becomes stronger as we see the manifestation of His word here on earth (Luke 1:67-75). This kind of Faith will allow us to stand in the midst of wars and battles, storms and hurricanes, death and disasters, and persecutions because we will know the outcome and who is truly determining the times and season (1 Corin. 2:6-16).

Be strong, Brethren, and build yourself up in our most Holy Faith by His word (Jude 1: 20-25).

Call to mind the words of Christ: Matt. 7:24-27. Be wise and not foolish in these dark days.

Shalam,

Zarach

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The Boston Marathon Bombing 4/15/13

This is not a time for patriotism. It is a time for us to open our eyes and come to the realization that the gospel is right when it says, "we should treat others the way we want to be treated (Matt. 7:12)." If a country invades another country under the pretence of fighting against the axis of evil or declares war based on the ideology of "attacking them before they attack us"- I ask, what kind of world or home environment does this produce? One for evil oppression and one in which it's an eye for an eye and a life for a life. And America- she has followed this path. Ask the people of Panama, ask the children of Iraq, ask the people of Rwanda, ask the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ask the homeless and starving Indians on the Reservations, ask the millions on young black and Latino men locked away in prisons and they will tell you a tail that will make your ears tingle and your bones to shake with horror (Isaiah 14:16-17).

However, Jesus taught us the opposite (Matt. 5:38-48, Romans 12:17-21). He encouraged us to take the higher ground, to strive towards perfection. He counseled us to love our enemies, to bless and not curse, to do good to them that hate you, pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you. These are hard words in our modern age of self-indulgence, self-centeredness, self-preservation, self-interest, and self-gratification.

Unfortunately, friends, the Bible doesn't speak of this time as getting better, but worse and worse ( 2 Tim. 3:13, 1). Why? because, as stated in 2 Timothy chapter three, men shall become lovers of themselves- lovers of their own objectives, their civilization, their wealth and money, their things and their power vs. God's power and the things of God ( 2 Tim. 3:1-7). But, what of you, beloved, who believe the gospel? God warns us to depart or flee from such things and form men that indulge in such things ( 2 Tim. 3:5, 2 Thes. 3:6-7 ). This can also be applied to those outside the faith as a call to depart form an evil lifestyle and to those who say they are in the faith yet live in a disorderly and Godless manner. But, now is the time for us to open our eyes and wake-up to what God is whispering in our ears ( Luke 13:1-8). The tragedy of yesterday's bombing didn't happen to those people because they were the greatest sinners in America; no, they were not-but the message God is sending is that unless we, brothers and sisters, friends, and enemies, repent-we are all destine in like manner to perish (Luke 13:2-3). God is giving America and all men time to repent and acknowledge the Truth and to do the Truth ( John 17:17). We must understand that God controls events in history, even the history of now, in order to bring about his purpose ( Amos 3:6, Job 2:10, Isaiah 14:24-26).

I'm not saying this evil happened so you and I could repent- that would be a self-centered attitude. But, it is an opportunity to learn that tragedy can strike at any time. Therefore, one should get him or herself right with God by believing in Him and doing His commandments, that no matter what comes your soul and life and the soul and life of them that follow your example in Christ may be safe with Him ( 1 Thes. 5:1-10).



Hear the Words of our Lord: Mark 1:15



I pray for the victims, their families and love ones who are suffering today and for all victims around the world- may God grant us all true peace and comfort and not as this world gives it.


Shalam,

God Bless You and Keep you till we meet again,

Zarach

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Promises

Shalam, Beloved, brothers and sisters. I pray all is well with you as you continue to go from glory to glory in our Lord Jesus Christ.
What a blessed season we have recently completed, as many of us stopped to remember God's undying love and faithfulness in our Passover and Resurrection Sunday celebrations. However, we must never forget that Passover is meant not only to show God's power and rulership on this earth, but also His faithfulness in keeping His promises. He told Abraham, "I will make a great nation of you, and I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing ( Genesis12:2 )." And God multiplied Abraham's children through Isaac, Jacob and the twelve sons of Jacob into a numerous nation in the land Egypt: the nation of Israel. But before all this He showed Abraham the future concerning Israel and the Egyptian captivity, their deliverance and conquest of the land of Canaan (Genesis 15:12-21). He continued to fulfill His promises on that faithful night when Moses and the children of Israel sat and broke bread together as the angel of the Lord Passed Over them and brought judgment to the Egyptians for their sins ( Read Exodus 12:25-27 ). God repaid the Egyptians for their murders of the Hebrew male infants, which was a wicked attempt at genocide against the people. But He shows kindness to the innocent and oppressed by breaking the chains of the oppressor and setting the captives free. We should always remember the goodness, love and mercy of God, which is the essence of the Passover service and this time of worship; for it demonstrates the faithfulness of God.
The love and faithfulness of God did not stop in Egypt, nor upon the conquest of Canaan, but hidden in the blessings of Abraham was an even greater promise. The promise of the Messiah; the hope of all nations. He is the promise child that would be birth from the nation of Israel, in whom all the nations of the earth would be blessed ( Read Genesis 22:18, Galatians 3:8, 13-14 ). Thousands of years after that Passover night the angel of God appeared unto Mary and announced the birth of our Lord Jesus, whom she would carry in her womb and bring forth into the world (Luke 1:28-33). God reminded the people of this promise not only through Abraham but through his prophets also, that they and we may believe when it came to pass (Deuteronomy 18:15-19, Isaiah 7:14, Psalm 14:7, Isaiah 49:5-6 ). And it is this Jesus, who came into the world by divine intervention that has become a light and a path that leads men from the bondage of sin unto the Father of all creation and unto the promise land of the kingdom of God. God sealed this promise by revealing his power and infinite love for humanity (his creation) by raising Jesus back to life forever more on that faithful Sunday morning, when Satan thought he had won after crucifying him on the cross. God also ordained witnesses, the Apostles and disciples of Christ, to tell the world what they had seen and know: that Jesus is not dead;he is alive, sitting on the right hand of the Father till that faithful day when he returns. And, need I go on more about the love of God, for He not only gave us a living savior, but He also gave us His very own Spirit ( the Holy Spirit) to be our guide and comforter throughout the ages till he sends Jesus Christ to gather up His faithful children for to carry them home to Zion.
I pray that this holiday season was not just another event and ceremony for any of you, but that you saw it as an opportunity to continue or to begin again to draw closer to God by reading His word, by believing the Truth, and by the Love of the Brotherhood of the faithful. I pray for the day that God would make us all one in our Lord Jesus Christ, as he has promised.

Shalam,
May the light of Christ forever shine before you and may you have the faith to Abide

Zarach
Matt 26:26-30

 

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Wisdom Of Heaven

Greetings, once again, brothers and sisters. I wanted to continue our conversation from the past post about the two type of wisdom-the one from the earth and the other from heaven.

We mentioned that the first has the potential and has demonstrated it's results right here in America through the violence and culture of death it has produced by the ideology of white supremacy. This wisdom is the work of the flesh or man without God-sin.

The second is the true path of wisdom and instruction that leads to a Kingdom not built by human hands. The source of this wisdom is from God and is given as a gift to them that seek after him ( Read Wisdom of Solomon 7:15-16, 7). This scripture, also, reveals to us that the beginning of wisdom and understanding start with us acknowledging God as God-the source of all life, that is to be worship and reverence. Once we recognize this we then go to him in prayer and ask for wisdom (Read James 1:5). And God has stated and shown throughout all generations that he will not forsake any that seek him and put their trust in him. He will give wisdom if you ask for it. This type of wisdom is eternal and glorious. And if you sincerely and faithfully seek it you will find it.

But, let me ask you this-since we now know who gives true wisdom and how we start our journey to wisdom, where on this earth can we find God's wisdom? This is a question I once asked my teacher as I stood in the School after a Sabbath service. I was standing with my brother and the teacher when I ask him this question. He paused and looked at me for a second-as if to say, "good question, but don't you know?" Then he opened the bible to Psalm 111: 10, " The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever." "This, brother," he said, holding the Bible in his hand, "is how you get wisdom." I then realized that the Bible, the word of God, would be my key to learning and obtaining the wisdom that brings a peace that the human mind can not understand on it's own. The Bible would become my most beloved teacher and guide in life and no book would compare to it. This feeling regarding God's word is not unique to me but is expressed most poetically by that beloved King and sweet psalmist of Israel: King David. He stated in Psalm 119:104, and again in Psalm 119: 97-102 that through obedience to and constant study of the word of God he gained wisdom and understanding more than his teachers and the ancients of the people. And not only this, but he was able to overcome sin-that evil path, through the precepts of God. This is the type of wisdom, brothers and sisters, I hope we would all yearn for and desire to possess.

I would like to leave you with this encouragement, though I have much more I want to share with you on this topic: our labors in the Lord are not without rewards(Read 1 Corinthians 15:58). The diligent and sincere study of the Bible is a labor in the Lord. The apostle Paul instructed Timothy, and in a sense us today also, to give attendance to reading and meditating on the scriptures..(Read 1 Timothy 4:11-16 ). He told the Roman church to learn the holy scriptures that they may have hope and comfort in their times of need (Read Romans 15:4). Why, even the Messiah challenged us to aspire to become a scholar or scribe of the Kingdom of heaven-you only become a scholar of the kingdom by studying the records God left about it in his word: both old and new testaments ( Read Matthew 13:52 ). Jesus describes those that seek him this way as a rich man living in a mansion full of treasures that he is willing to share.



HOPE: John 14:2

Shalam,

May God's glorious light shine on you,

Zarach

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The two Wisdoms

Greetings, brothers and sisters. I pray God has been with you on your journey and that the hope of our Lord Jesus continues to be a source of joy for you always.

http://quod.lib.umich.edu/k/kjv/browse.html
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I wanted to share a jewel I found today while meditating on God's word. It is found in the Apocrypha in the book Ecclesiaticus 6:18, "My son, gather instruction from thy youth up: so shalt thou find wisdom till thine old age." This may seem like common sense in our age of Wi-fi and droids- in the information age, where instruction and knowledge is readily available at our figure tips. But all knowledge and instruction are not equal (Read James 3:13-17 ).

James speak of two types of wisdom; one that is not from haven and one that is from heaven. The first is earthy and devilish . This wisdom produces wars, hatred, and lies. It darkens a man's or a people's heart. Think about the evil works that have taken place here in America because of corrupt wisdom and instruction. Martin Luther King stated the origins of  white supremacy thus, "but the social obstetricians who presided at the birth of racist views in our country were from the aristocracy: rich merchants, influential clergymen, men of medical science, historians and political scientist from leading universities of the nation..." Where do we go from here: Chaos or community pg 74-75. This type of devilish wisdom has lead to the genocide of millions of Native American Indians, the enslavement and continue oppression of African Americans, and the present era of preemptive military attacks against poor peopled of color by America and her European sisters that they feel are a threat to their interest. Obviously, this type of wisdom produces only death and should not be a chosen path for any seeking Christ and the Kingdom of God.

Think about these things and come back again and I will speak about the other type of wisdom we should be chasing after from our youth up and that can be found till our old age, when I post again.

Here is a sample of what mis-education and misinformation can result in:

Shalam,

May God Bless you and keep you till we meet again.

Zarach
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Love Fulfils the Law

Shalam, Brothers and Sisters

I pray God has kept you, as you completed your week, unto His Sabbath day in the midst of all that is happening.  It seems the world is constantly changing; sometimes too fast.  We are expected to move or go this way or that way in the direction of the winds of change. This is because it is easier to go with conformity at times than to blaze a new path, but we as disciples of Christ must always consider the final destination: the Kingdom of heaven.  We have to keep our eyes set straight ahead no matter what the world is doing, nor follow the road that everyone else is walking on in order to reach that final destination.  Jesus said it best in Matthew 7:13-14, we should enter into his kingdom by the straight and narrow gate; to do the hard things that no one else is willing to do or desires to do. The majority of people prefer the broad and wide way which is the gate that leads to destruction. 
Today, bothers and sisters, I want to share with you a key point we should all remember and understand as we move through our lives in the world and in our churches, schools, temples, and synagogues which is James 2:8, "If ye fulfill the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:"

This law is a pivotal commandment and one of Christ's greatest teachings.  This is because as we move closer to the end of this age and the beginning of the next, we will be challenged with many new doctrines, various ways to reach or connect with God outside of the teachings of the Apostles and the Prophets, and like the Pharisees of old men will focus more on religious traditions than the true essence of God: Love. 
James 2:8 is a door way for us to escape the confusion and the trap that would hinder us from reaching our final destination.  It is also a demonstration of God's faithfulness to us, as he stated in     I Corinthians 10:13... "There is no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God if faithful, who will... make away to escape..."  It is through this one commandment that we transcend false doctrines, religious traditions that have nothing to do with God, and the ever present lure of the carnal world.  It is by this commandment that we truly shine forth as the sons and daughters of God in the midst of a corrupt and dark world. 
Brothers and Sisters, bare with me and let's dig deeper into this most crucial Law.  James calls it the royal law. Why?  Because it is the most magnificent and superior commandment that requires no exertion or is easiest do; for it is based on the fact that it is right and the most basic of all God's laws.  How do we know that it is right?  Read Romans 13:8-10 and you will learn that "Love worketh no ill to his neighour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law"  God's commandments were given to us to not only connect us with Him but to govern us that we might reflect Him on earth. It is right and most natural to abstain from doing harm or ill to someone else.  The only time this is interrupted is when we allow evil vibrations to enter into our hearts or minds.  For example, Cain, in the book of Genesis, was at peace with his brother Able before he allowed the spirit of hate, envy, and jealousy to enter into him.   This departure from the natural desire to love and to do no ill to ones neighbor lead him to be ruled by this evil spirit, which God calls Sin, and the vile act of murdering his own brother. 
 Don't you know, brothers and sisters, that to love another is to have very spirit of God dwelling in you... Read I John 4:12-13. This spirit is a life giving spirit full of acts of compassion, mercy, kindness, truth and deeds done so that another may be eased of pain and suffering.  God does not desire to crush and take life, but to give life, to heal, restore, and bless..Read Lamentations 3:31-36.  This spirit of Love is demonstrated most royally in the life, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus, who gave himself freely, as a sacrifice, for our sins that we may have true life dwelling in us;which is to have the spirit of God( the spirit of love) restored in us again.  This act of Christ is also a revealing of God's Love for us... Read I John 4:9.  It is this kind of love that encompass all of God's commandments, and fulfils them, and needs no church, school, temple, or synagogue to complete it; they can only prophesy and teach it... Read Amos 3:8.
 If we fulfil this royal law of loving others as we love ourselves according to the scriptures then we will be God's representatives on earth; his kingdom and royal priesthood... Read I John 4:16-17.. "..herein is our love made perfect,...because as he is, so are we in the world."  

May God bless you and Keep you till we meet again
Shalam,
Zarach
Be blessed and strengthen by this sacrifice of praise...Colossians 3:16

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