To worship God on the Sabbath is first in the mind-in the soul and the deep desire of the heart. It is the joy of thankfulness that he has guided you through another week, that you can pause and worship his ever present state in your life and in the life of the universe. It is to know that he is the cause of all things and the maker of the prefect ordering of all things.
To truly worship on the Sabbath is to open your mind or soul to him on this scared day. It is not being encumbered by work or physical pleasures or the pursuit of them. But to be completely focus on God by meditating and reading his holy word. This is a genuine Sabbath. One not reliant on a place, ceremony, time, or even people, or sounds, or smells, but wholly dependent on the connection of one's mind to the eternal Spirit, which is God.
Shalam,
Zarach
Saturday, September 12, 2020
Thursday, September 10, 2020
His Word
The Bible is the living word of God. his words are holy and true. When the prophets and holy men of God in ancient times prophesied it was not from their own minds or emotions, but from the spirit of God that worked through them( 2 Peter 1:20-21). And this word moves through the earth and among all men bring to past the things it had said. It continues to operates even to this very day. Thus, it is a living word producing its outcomes in the lives and history of men(1 Peter 1:24-25, Acts 7:38).
God does all these things to reveal himself to his people Israel and to all humanity, so that they may put their hope in him( John 6:63). The ideas and hopes that are merely human cannot trump the purpose and will of God spoken in his word. They will all come to nothing and pass away. But those who abide with God and trust in his word will continue for eternity( 1 john 2:17). God has explicitly stated that his thoughts are not our thoughts, and his ways are not our ways. His thoughts and ways are higher than men's thoughts and ways. This is the position of his holy world among the sons on men. It will supersede all the plans and intents of men and will accomplish all the purposes and will of God who sent it (Is. 55:8-11). Therefore, it alone is truth( John 18:37,38).
Gods' word is so powerful and wonderful that it is the very extension of him. Hence, it is called God( John 1:1-5). It is the true light that shines in the darkness, to guide each of us on the path to him( 2 Peter 1:19).
Shalam,
Zarach
God does all these things to reveal himself to his people Israel and to all humanity, so that they may put their hope in him( John 6:63). The ideas and hopes that are merely human cannot trump the purpose and will of God spoken in his word. They will all come to nothing and pass away. But those who abide with God and trust in his word will continue for eternity( 1 john 2:17). God has explicitly stated that his thoughts are not our thoughts, and his ways are not our ways. His thoughts and ways are higher than men's thoughts and ways. This is the position of his holy world among the sons on men. It will supersede all the plans and intents of men and will accomplish all the purposes and will of God who sent it (Is. 55:8-11). Therefore, it alone is truth( John 18:37,38).
Gods' word is so powerful and wonderful that it is the very extension of him. Hence, it is called God( John 1:1-5). It is the true light that shines in the darkness, to guide each of us on the path to him( 2 Peter 1:19).
Zarach
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
His Word Heals
God is the true healer of Israel. He cares for us. He watches over us. He brings hope to his people by his word, his prophets, and his saints. He does this out of his love for each of us. He is forever consciousness of our needs and never forsakes us in our times of need. When Israel stumbles and fall he sends his ministers to comfort, encourage, and show them the way back to Him again that they may be complete once more.
God remains constant with Israel through the generations in honor of his everlasting covenant with us. We, the children of Israel, will forever be his people and he will forever be our God.
Shalam,
Zarach
God remains constant with Israel through the generations in honor of his everlasting covenant with us. We, the children of Israel, will forever be his people and he will forever be our God.
Shalam,
Zarach
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
The Appointed Time
At the appointed time God will work on your mind to go and do the work He has destine for you to do.
We see this example in the life of Moses, as recorded in the book of Acts 7:23-25. At the age of 40 Moses was inspired by God or the though came into his mind from God, to go and assess the condition of his people Israel. He was moved by God to be concerned for their welfare and freedom from slavery under the Egyptians.
Heb. 11:24-27, goes even further in demonstrating how God operates in the lives of men, through the example of Moses. Moses had received the gift of faith and believed in the prophecy God had given to his people, starting with Abraham unto Joseph and the time of their captivity. God had foretold that the seed of Abraham through Isaac unto the 12 tribes of Israel would be oppressed in their enemies land and held in slavery, but that he would send a deliverer to liberate them. And this deliverer would lead them into the promised land of Canaan. Moses was aware of this prophecy that was past down from generation to generation among the people of Israel. Therefore, at the critical moment in his life when he had achieve renowned and power among the Egyptians as a military general, a scholar, and a prince to the throne, by the power of God he rejected it all and chose God and Israel( through whom Christ would come into the world)-as stated by the historian Flavius Josephus and referred to by Stephen in Acts. Moses,by the spirit of God directing him, endured the challenge before him. And he chose to suffer with the people of Israel in withstanding the mightiest empire on earth at that time. He demand of the king of Egypt to let the people of God go free. By faith, the scriptures states, he preformed miracles and wonders in the land of Ham. He overthrew the Egyptian empire with the power of God through faith. And he marched out of slavery before a free people- the people God had chosen as his own.
The timing of God is perfect in the lives and history of men. He sets the stages and bring to past all his purposes at the appointed times( Is. 46:9,10). He sends his prophets, leaders, and ministers of his people at critical junctions in time to fulfill all that he has spoken; by moving in their minds and equipping them with the faith they will need to meet the challenges of their times. Therefore, whatever God has destine for you to do, wait for him, and know that at the appointed time he will move in your heart to bring it to past. He will cause your life to have the impact it was meant to have.
Shalam,
Zarach
We see this example in the life of Moses, as recorded in the book of Acts 7:23-25. At the age of 40 Moses was inspired by God or the though came into his mind from God, to go and assess the condition of his people Israel. He was moved by God to be concerned for their welfare and freedom from slavery under the Egyptians.
Heb. 11:24-27, goes even further in demonstrating how God operates in the lives of men, through the example of Moses. Moses had received the gift of faith and believed in the prophecy God had given to his people, starting with Abraham unto Joseph and the time of their captivity. God had foretold that the seed of Abraham through Isaac unto the 12 tribes of Israel would be oppressed in their enemies land and held in slavery, but that he would send a deliverer to liberate them. And this deliverer would lead them into the promised land of Canaan. Moses was aware of this prophecy that was past down from generation to generation among the people of Israel. Therefore, at the critical moment in his life when he had achieve renowned and power among the Egyptians as a military general, a scholar, and a prince to the throne, by the power of God he rejected it all and chose God and Israel( through whom Christ would come into the world)-as stated by the historian Flavius Josephus and referred to by Stephen in Acts. Moses,by the spirit of God directing him, endured the challenge before him. And he chose to suffer with the people of Israel in withstanding the mightiest empire on earth at that time. He demand of the king of Egypt to let the people of God go free. By faith, the scriptures states, he preformed miracles and wonders in the land of Ham. He overthrew the Egyptian empire with the power of God through faith. And he marched out of slavery before a free people- the people God had chosen as his own.
The timing of God is perfect in the lives and history of men. He sets the stages and bring to past all his purposes at the appointed times( Is. 46:9,10). He sends his prophets, leaders, and ministers of his people at critical junctions in time to fulfill all that he has spoken; by moving in their minds and equipping them with the faith they will need to meet the challenges of their times. Therefore, whatever God has destine for you to do, wait for him, and know that at the appointed time he will move in your heart to bring it to past. He will cause your life to have the impact it was meant to have.
Shalam,
Zarach
Sunday, September 6, 2020
A Change will come
Many of the enemies of Israel today, have imagined that by their cruel and wicked devices against them that it will bring an end to them. But, like all our ancient enemies: the Canaanites, Egyptians, Edomites, Assyrians, Babylon, the Persian and Meeds, the Greeks, and the Romans, they too will come to realize that there is a God in heaven, who cares for us and is working everything out on our behalf. Therefore, no matter what evils they spew out, we will prevail in the end. We overcome again and again.
In the book of Acts 7: 17-19, Stephen, an elder and head of the affairs of the early movement of Christ and the Apostles, recounted the acts of evil men in their attempt to stop the promises of God towards his people Israel. We read in these scriptures that God had cause the population of his holy people to increase in Egypt for the purpose of fulfilling the prophecy He made to Abraham that He would bring his grandchildren children, the Israelites, into the land of the Canaanites to possess it in the future. This prophecy was widely circulated among the people in their journeying, even in the land of Egypt. Joseph, a son of Israel, whom God sent into Egypt before the people came, had reinforced this prophecy also to them when stated to his brothers, ". . .I die: and God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land unto a land which he swear to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob. . .(Gen. 50:24-25)."
The Egyptians knew this prophecy also, and were moved with fear, jealousy, and hatred against Israel. Because they knew God was for the people and God was about to work among them. Therefore, they set out to stop this prophecy and halt the deliverance of the children of Israel from slavery under them. They used corrupt laws and state systems designed to establish the enslavement the people. And ultimately they used these laws and state powers as a means of preventing the rise of a coming deliverer among the people; culminating in the slaughter of the Hebrew male babies, from among whom they knew this leader would rise.( This is very similar to the current American-Egyptian captivity of the modern Israelites. The American system today is bent of the destruction of the people, especially the Black, Indian, and Latino males, from among whom will come the last prophets. Because the American government too knows that it's through these Hebrew males that last prophets will come and usher in the end of this evil world.) This leader was the promised one, who would be a prince and a judge to the people and fight the cause of Israel. This prophesied male child was Moses( Acts. 7:25, Heb. 11:24-27). It was he whom God had chosen and protected from the Egyptians wicked schemes. God chose him to fulfill his prophecy and to keep his oath to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob-to give the children of Israel a homeland and to establish them as the holy nation on earth (Heb. 11:23, 29).
The Egyptians knew this prophecy also, and were moved with fear, jealousy, and hatred against Israel. Because they knew God was for the people and God was about to work among them. Therefore, they set out to stop this prophecy and halt the deliverance of the children of Israel from slavery under them. They used corrupt laws and state systems designed to establish the enslavement the people. And ultimately they used these laws and state powers as a means of preventing the rise of a coming deliverer among the people; culminating in the slaughter of the Hebrew male babies, from among whom they knew this leader would rise.( This is very similar to the current American-Egyptian captivity of the modern Israelites. The American system today is bent of the destruction of the people, especially the Black, Indian, and Latino males, from among whom will come the last prophets. Because the American government too knows that it's through these Hebrew males that last prophets will come and usher in the end of this evil world.) This leader was the promised one, who would be a prince and a judge to the people and fight the cause of Israel. This prophesied male child was Moses( Acts. 7:25, Heb. 11:24-27). It was he whom God had chosen and protected from the Egyptians wicked schemes. God chose him to fulfill his prophecy and to keep his oath to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob-to give the children of Israel a homeland and to establish them as the holy nation on earth (Heb. 11:23, 29).
This theme of the oppressors of Israel knowing the prophecy of God towards his people and their attempt to stop it is repeated throughout the scriptures. From Balaam the prophet with the king of Moab, who desire to stop the progress of Moses and the Israelites towards the promised land(Num. 22:1-6), to Sanballat the Horonite, with his allies, who was exceedingly grieved that was a man come to seek the welfare of the children of Israel in the times of Nehemiah (Neh. 2:10). Even up to the time of Christ, we witness the wicked trying to stop the events of the prophecy of Israel's hope in the coming Savior. Herod, the Edomite king of Judea under Rome, at the time of Christ's birth, knew this prophecy of the coming Messiah or king of Israel, and tried his best to stop it by killing all the Israelite male babies two years or younger- an attempt to kill God's prophet as child. But in all these schemes God demonstrated His power act in the lives and history of all humanity, by causing his prophecy to prevailed regardless of evil plots and cause to Israel to be delivered.
The current generation of Israelites, also experience these same things from their enemies. For example, in our recent history here in the Americas, many men and women have stood up for the welfare of the people. And our enemies have attempted to stop their rise and success. They have use lies, torture, blackmail, assassinations, and infighting and divisions to break down individuals and destroy groups and movements that champion our freedom from captivity. They have even gone to the extent of manipulating our foods in our communities to cause disease and addictions to escalate among us. To make ineffective hormonal imbalances and nutrient deficiencies that lead to chronic disease like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, addictions, and obesity. They have also created a entire educational system specifically for us that is designed to destroy us by teaching lies, demotivating true creativity and learning, and promoting low self-esteem and self-hatred. This system is directly used to funneling so-called Black, Latino, and Indian children into the prison system by means of this poor quality education and desperate poverty it produces in the masses that go through it. Also, even among those who seem to get better educational opportunities we see that often times they are so indoctrinated that they actually support systems of the oppressors because of the type of education they receive the these school of their enemies. These curriculums that they receive are Eurocentric in nature promoting white supremacy and hatred of their own people. This type of education causes them to have no true heart or love for the struggles of their people. This educated class refuse to help the massed of Israel. Because they are wholly committed to the causes of the oppressors system by this indoctrination.
The current generation of Israelites, also experience these same things from their enemies. For example, in our recent history here in the Americas, many men and women have stood up for the welfare of the people. And our enemies have attempted to stop their rise and success. They have use lies, torture, blackmail, assassinations, and infighting and divisions to break down individuals and destroy groups and movements that champion our freedom from captivity. They have even gone to the extent of manipulating our foods in our communities to cause disease and addictions to escalate among us. To make ineffective hormonal imbalances and nutrient deficiencies that lead to chronic disease like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, addictions, and obesity. They have also created a entire educational system specifically for us that is designed to destroy us by teaching lies, demotivating true creativity and learning, and promoting low self-esteem and self-hatred. This system is directly used to funneling so-called Black, Latino, and Indian children into the prison system by means of this poor quality education and desperate poverty it produces in the masses that go through it. Also, even among those who seem to get better educational opportunities we see that often times they are so indoctrinated that they actually support systems of the oppressors because of the type of education they receive the these school of their enemies. These curriculums that they receive are Eurocentric in nature promoting white supremacy and hatred of their own people. This type of education causes them to have no true heart or love for the struggles of their people. This educated class refuse to help the massed of Israel. Because they are wholly committed to the causes of the oppressors system by this indoctrination.
Why are the modern enemies of the Israelites so bent of their destruction and the demise of their leadership? Because, they too understand the prophecy of the rise of the Israelite kingdom on earth in the coming ages. It is a fact that the controllers of this modern age( the Edomites and the confederacies) are very acquainted with the Hebrew scriptures. From the times of the Greeks to America, they have had contact with the scriptures and have become aware of its' implications and truths. Daniel said, in his writings, that in the last days of the final empire on earth-the Romans, with their descendants in Europe and America would come a king or kingdom ( the finale ruling body- America) of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences( the Bible), shall come or stand up( Dan. 8:24). And he shall have great power derived from Satan and the global alliances he will form with the nations. Daniel continues, stating that he shall destroy wonderfully and succeed in his enterprise. His greatest endeavor, however, will be the destruction of the mighty and holy people of God: Israel. He will start this process of destroying the holy people by destroying the leadership or the potential leaders of the people. Because he knows that if you destroy the leadership of a people, they are like defenseless sheep among wolves. Hence, the scripture in Zech. 13:7 states, ". . .Smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. . ." This is why there was, and still is, a Cointelpro FBI program in this country aimed at Black, Latino, and Indian leaders and potential leaders to eliminate or discredit them in the service of their people. This program was touted as an attempt to stop the rise of what the government called the Black Messiah or the rise of a powerful black leader, who can mobilize and unify the Blacks, Latinos, and Indians into one people. However, none of these schemes, nor will any of their enterprises be a success. Because, they do not understand that neither man, nor spirit can withstand the Creator of all things. They cannot undo what God has destine to come to past, which is the salvation of his people Israel(Is.46:13).
God has ordained that the final leaders of Israel will emerge in the last days, and will be granted divine protection with armies of angels around them in the spirit world, holding back the final war till they are sealed with the word of God and his Holy Spirit ( Rev. 7:1-4). And they cannot be stopped in the mission that God gave them- to bear witness to the truth of God Holy Word. And no weapon that is formed shall prosper against them( Is. 54:17). In the end, the scripture confirms, that they shall stand victoriously on month Zion with the Lamb of God, Christ our Lord and King of Kings(Rev. 14:1)-ushering in the Kingdom of Israel; the Kingdom of God.
" ...and give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth (Is.62:7)."
Shalam,
Zarach
God has ordained that the final leaders of Israel will emerge in the last days, and will be granted divine protection with armies of angels around them in the spirit world, holding back the final war till they are sealed with the word of God and his Holy Spirit ( Rev. 7:1-4). And they cannot be stopped in the mission that God gave them- to bear witness to the truth of God Holy Word. And no weapon that is formed shall prosper against them( Is. 54:17). In the end, the scripture confirms, that they shall stand victoriously on month Zion with the Lamb of God, Christ our Lord and King of Kings(Rev. 14:1)-ushering in the Kingdom of Israel; the Kingdom of God.
" ...and give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth (Is.62:7)."
Shalam,
Zarach
Thursday, September 3, 2020
God is in Control
God is active in the history and the events of our national and individual lives. The prophet Daniel stated by divine revelation that it is God who changes times and seasons- he removes kings, and sets up kings. . . ( Dan. 2:20,21) And He has been active in the national and individual life of the people he chose: the Israelites. His involvement with them has not ended, even up to this very day( Ps. 147:19,20).
Acts 13:16-41, is a masterful summary by Paul of this thesis, as it outlines Gods' every interaction with his people unto Christ, and the salvation he opened to them and all who will believe through him.
In these verses we read that God chose Israel to be his people. He selected them out of all the nations on earth because he loved their fathers, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and their children after them(Deut. 7:7,8,9). It was he who entered the kingdom of Egypt and overthrew it when they enslaved and oppressed Israel. He intervened with mighty signs and wonders to free them from bondage. He guided them on their journey to the promised land. And after the death of their leaders Moses and Joshua, God established judges to govern and protect them. He ordained prophets and kings for them. And out of Israel he chose David the son of Jesse to be his beloved and king over all Israel forever through the promised Messiah. God made a covenant with David that through his bloodline he would cause Christ to be born. It is Christ whom God selected to be the savior of Israel and all who will believe on him through Christ.
Gods' focus always begins with his people Israel first, because he has chosen them to be his witnesses. No other nation can take this upon themselves to be his witnesses. No one can select to be his people, that honor is given to the descendants of the Israelites down to this very day by Gods' election. Hence, in the book of Revelation chapter seven and fourteen, we read of the 144,000 men of Israel, whom God has chosen to be prophets and leaders under Christ to preach the final gospel in the last days( history starts with Israel and ends with Israel). God is forever involved in the life of his people and the events on earth.
To prove this point further Acts 13 states, that the ministry of John the Baptist before the coming of Christ was to the Israelites. He urged them to repent of their sins and prepare for the coming Messiah. And at the arrival of the Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth, the focus of God did not change towards his people. Christs' ministry at that time was to the lost sheep of Israel (Matt. 15:24, Rom. 15:8, Rom. 9:1-5). To those among the people who feared or honored God-to them was Christ sent by God to give them salvation form the coming wrath because of sin.
God is even active in the lives of those who don't fear him and reject him and Christ. Because he created them to fulfill his prophecy, which stated that only a remnant of Israel would return to God and be saved. The rest would hear the truth, but not understand. They would see the power of God, yet not perceive it. Because their hearts were harden and their eyes were blinded. Instead of turning to God, they run after their own lust and wickedness( Rom. 9:6-13, Rom. 11:7,8, Matt. 13:14-16, 2 Thess. 2:11,12,13-14).
It was this element in Israel, not the remnant, that executed Christ. They did not truly know God or Christ, even though many of them had diligently studied the scriptures. However, deep in their hearts they were bent on pursing their own desires and not Gods'. Therefore, they were blinded and so the scriptures were fulfilled in them. And not only this, God more willing to show his great power resurrected the slain Christ; restoring him back to life forever, three days after his execution. To demonstrate to all mankind that light is greater than darkness, that evil cannot overcome good, and that the truth always prevails. Therefore, by Christ, God made a way for his people to be saved and recover themselves from the power of sin.
God does all these things in the events and history of nations and men, starting with his people Israel to demonstrate to all humanity that He alone is God and all powerful( Is. 43:9,10,11,12). To the end that his remnant, whom he has chosen, may put their hope in him and draw closer to him(2 Cor.4:15, 2 Tim.2:10).
Shalam,
Zarch
Acts 13:16-41, is a masterful summary by Paul of this thesis, as it outlines Gods' every interaction with his people unto Christ, and the salvation he opened to them and all who will believe through him.
In these verses we read that God chose Israel to be his people. He selected them out of all the nations on earth because he loved their fathers, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and their children after them(Deut. 7:7,8,9). It was he who entered the kingdom of Egypt and overthrew it when they enslaved and oppressed Israel. He intervened with mighty signs and wonders to free them from bondage. He guided them on their journey to the promised land. And after the death of their leaders Moses and Joshua, God established judges to govern and protect them. He ordained prophets and kings for them. And out of Israel he chose David the son of Jesse to be his beloved and king over all Israel forever through the promised Messiah. God made a covenant with David that through his bloodline he would cause Christ to be born. It is Christ whom God selected to be the savior of Israel and all who will believe on him through Christ.
Gods' focus always begins with his people Israel first, because he has chosen them to be his witnesses. No other nation can take this upon themselves to be his witnesses. No one can select to be his people, that honor is given to the descendants of the Israelites down to this very day by Gods' election. Hence, in the book of Revelation chapter seven and fourteen, we read of the 144,000 men of Israel, whom God has chosen to be prophets and leaders under Christ to preach the final gospel in the last days( history starts with Israel and ends with Israel). God is forever involved in the life of his people and the events on earth.
To prove this point further Acts 13 states, that the ministry of John the Baptist before the coming of Christ was to the Israelites. He urged them to repent of their sins and prepare for the coming Messiah. And at the arrival of the Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth, the focus of God did not change towards his people. Christs' ministry at that time was to the lost sheep of Israel (Matt. 15:24, Rom. 15:8, Rom. 9:1-5). To those among the people who feared or honored God-to them was Christ sent by God to give them salvation form the coming wrath because of sin.
God is even active in the lives of those who don't fear him and reject him and Christ. Because he created them to fulfill his prophecy, which stated that only a remnant of Israel would return to God and be saved. The rest would hear the truth, but not understand. They would see the power of God, yet not perceive it. Because their hearts were harden and their eyes were blinded. Instead of turning to God, they run after their own lust and wickedness( Rom. 9:6-13, Rom. 11:7,8, Matt. 13:14-16, 2 Thess. 2:11,12,13-14).
It was this element in Israel, not the remnant, that executed Christ. They did not truly know God or Christ, even though many of them had diligently studied the scriptures. However, deep in their hearts they were bent on pursing their own desires and not Gods'. Therefore, they were blinded and so the scriptures were fulfilled in them. And not only this, God more willing to show his great power resurrected the slain Christ; restoring him back to life forever, three days after his execution. To demonstrate to all mankind that light is greater than darkness, that evil cannot overcome good, and that the truth always prevails. Therefore, by Christ, God made a way for his people to be saved and recover themselves from the power of sin.
God does all these things in the events and history of nations and men, starting with his people Israel to demonstrate to all humanity that He alone is God and all powerful( Is. 43:9,10,11,12). To the end that his remnant, whom he has chosen, may put their hope in him and draw closer to him(2 Cor.4:15, 2 Tim.2:10).
Shalam,
Zarch
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Have Faith
We must see situations for what they are-a test of our faith. When bad times come or a crisis arise, or when hard decision have to be made and you feel like your back is against the proverbial wall, that is when your faith is tested and grown. It is at these critical times that we build faith, stamina, and character when we endure. But, if we give up, then our faith is and was small. Therefore, we must see things for what they truly are: a test and a challenge to grow our faith in God and Christ.
Matt. 14:13-21, is an example of this dilemma we faced as the followers of Christ. The scripture tells of the event surrounding the miracle preformed by Christ in feeding over five thousand people with five loaves of bread and two fishes.
In a dessert place Christ was ministering to the people, preaching and healing into the evening. With no food available in the place for the people, the twelve approached him and requested to send the people away that they may find food and be refreshed. But, Christ desiring to use the situation to instruct both them and the people regarding God's ability to provide for our needs even when it seems impossible, decided not to send the people away( John 6:5,6). Instead, He instructed the disciples to bring the food on hand to him and go and organize the people to receive the food he was about to bless. He then prayed to God over the food and gives it to his disciples to distribute among the people present. The food was miraculously multiplied to meet the needs of the people by the faith of Christ and his love for the people- God honored His pray and confirmed Him as His Messiah before them all that day. The scripture concluded stating, " And they did all eat and were filled . . ." Thus, strengthening their faith in God and Him.
God will test our faith in desperate situations like these to see if we will trust in Him. For he seeks those that are worthy to be called His children and the planting of His hands. If we doubt and give up in the struggles then, says the scripture, we were never His from the start( Heb. 10:38-39, 1 John 2:19). There are many people who claim to be believer in Christ, but when crisis and challenges come they deny Him or fall away. This is sad and a testament to the fact that their faith was not strong. But, we who endure the pain, the struggle, and the uncertainty of this life keep striving and holding on to our faith in Christ. Because we know from the scriptures and from the lives of generations of faithful men and women that in the midst of the storms of life God is able to comfort us and provide for all our needs no matter what the situation is( Matt. 6:31-34).
If you're going through hardship( as we all are or will be) remember these scripture and meditate on them to build your faith:
Ps. 34: 17,18,19
God is our deliverer through the power and grace of His Son Christ, our Lord( 2 Cor. 12:9,10, Phil. 4:12,13).
Shalam,
Zarach
Matt. 14:13-21, is an example of this dilemma we faced as the followers of Christ. The scripture tells of the event surrounding the miracle preformed by Christ in feeding over five thousand people with five loaves of bread and two fishes.
In a dessert place Christ was ministering to the people, preaching and healing into the evening. With no food available in the place for the people, the twelve approached him and requested to send the people away that they may find food and be refreshed. But, Christ desiring to use the situation to instruct both them and the people regarding God's ability to provide for our needs even when it seems impossible, decided not to send the people away( John 6:5,6). Instead, He instructed the disciples to bring the food on hand to him and go and organize the people to receive the food he was about to bless. He then prayed to God over the food and gives it to his disciples to distribute among the people present. The food was miraculously multiplied to meet the needs of the people by the faith of Christ and his love for the people- God honored His pray and confirmed Him as His Messiah before them all that day. The scripture concluded stating, " And they did all eat and were filled . . ." Thus, strengthening their faith in God and Him.
God will test our faith in desperate situations like these to see if we will trust in Him. For he seeks those that are worthy to be called His children and the planting of His hands. If we doubt and give up in the struggles then, says the scripture, we were never His from the start( Heb. 10:38-39, 1 John 2:19). There are many people who claim to be believer in Christ, but when crisis and challenges come they deny Him or fall away. This is sad and a testament to the fact that their faith was not strong. But, we who endure the pain, the struggle, and the uncertainty of this life keep striving and holding on to our faith in Christ. Because we know from the scriptures and from the lives of generations of faithful men and women that in the midst of the storms of life God is able to comfort us and provide for all our needs no matter what the situation is( Matt. 6:31-34).
If you're going through hardship( as we all are or will be) remember these scripture and meditate on them to build your faith:
Ps. 34: 17,18,19
God is our deliverer through the power and grace of His Son Christ, our Lord( 2 Cor. 12:9,10, Phil. 4:12,13).
Shalam,
Zarach
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