Shabbat Message of
(1) In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will Elohim appoint for walls and bulwarks.
(2) Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.
(3) Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
(4) Trust ye in YHWH forever: for in YAH YHWH is everlasting strength:
(5) For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low; he layeth it low, even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust.
(6) The foot shall tread it down, even the feet of the poor, and the steps of the needy.
(7) The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just.
(8) Yea, in the way of thy judgments, O YHWH, have we waited for thee; the desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee.
(9) With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.
(10) Let favor be showed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness: in the land of uprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not behold the majesty of YHWH.
(11) YHWH, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see, and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall devour them.
(12) YHWH, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us.
(13) O YHWH our Elohim, other masters beside thee have had dominion over us: but by thee only will we make mention of thy name.
Minding YHWH's Own Business
Luk 2:40-50
(40) And the child (YHWHSUA) grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of YHWH was upon him.
(41) Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
(42) And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
(43) And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child YHWSHUA tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.
(44) But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
(45) And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
(46) And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.
(47) And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
(48) And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
(49) And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
(50) And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
Do We understand Who & WHOSE we are?
While Yoseph and Miriam looked in the natural that they were YHWSHUA's parents, YHWHSHUA even at this young age understood that YHWH was HIS Father, and that HE needed to be about HIS business...
Ofter we look in the natural at all of the things going on around us, and we miss the Spiritual opportunities for growth and service...
Are we acting in OUR interest? Or YHWH's interest?
Isa 26:3-4
(3) Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
(4) Trust ye in YHWH forever: for in YAH YHWH is everlasting strength:
When we act in our own interests
(In the flesh; Serving self) there is a lack of peace and joy!
We are always worrying about what is going to happen
Or what the consequenses of what has already happened will be!
Live in the Now!! Not yesterday, not tomorrow!!
Rom 8:4-8
(4) That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
(5) For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
(6) For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
(7) Because the carnal mind is enmity against YHWH: for it is not subject to the law of YHWH, neither indeed can be.
(8) So then they that are in the flesh cannot please YHWH.
If, However we will focus on YHWH
Who we are as HIS Son's/Daughters
What He desires for our lives
Heb 11:6
(6) But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to YHWH must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Joh 1:12
(12) But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of YHWH, even to them that believe on his name:
Rom 8:14-19
(14) For as many as are led by the Spirit of YHWH, they are the sons of YHWH.
(15) For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
(16) The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of YHWH:
(17) And if children, then heirs; heirs of YHWH, and joint-heirs with Messiah; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
(18) For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
(19) For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of YHWH.
Php 4:8
(8) Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Then we will have peace and joy in every situation (Even if it is a trial!)
Rom 14:17
(17) For the kingdom of YHWH is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Set apart Spirit of YHWH.
Joh 14:27
(27) Peace I leave with you, 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.
1Pe 1:6-7
(6) Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
(7) That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold thatperisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of YHWSHUA Christ:
1Pe 4:12-13
(12) Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
(13) But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
When You Don't Know What to Do... Be Still
Psa 46:10
(10) Be still, and know that I am Elohim: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Rom 9:19-20
(19) Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?
(20) Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against YHWH? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?
Act 5:39 - But if it be of YHWH, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against YHWH.
Quiet the Mind of the Flesh
Hab 2:20
(20) But YHWH is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.
Zec 2:13
(13) Be silent, O all flesh, before YHWH: for he is raised up out of his holy habitation.
Psa 57:5
(5) Be thou exalted, O Elohim, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.
Isa 2:10-17
(10) Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, for fear of YHWH, and for the glory of his majesty.
(11) The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and YHWH alone shall be exalted in that day.
(12) For the day of YHWH of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low:
(13) And upon all the cedars of Lebanon, that are high and lifted up, and upon all the oaks of Bashan,
(14) And upon all the high mountains, and upon all the hills that are lifted up,
(15) And upon every high tower, and upon every fenced wall,
(16) And upon all the ships of Tarshish, and upon all pleasant pictures.
(17) And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be made low: and YHWH alone shall be exalted in that day.
1Co 2:14
(14) But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of YHWH: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
1Pe 3:3-4
(3) Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;
(4) But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of YHWH of great price.
The path of duality leads to destruction!!
Pro 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
Mat 7:12-14
(12) Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
(13) Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
(14) Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Awaken The Mind of the Spirit
What is the difference between us and YHWSHUA? YHWSHUA was totally enlightened!
Joh 8:12
(12) Then spake YHWSHUA again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
Mat 4:17
(17) From that time YHWSHUA began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. (Open and unloose the mind from worldly things)
Mat 5:14
(14) Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.
Col 3:1-3
(1) If ye then be risen with Messiah, seek those things which are above, where Messiah sitteth on the right hand of YHWH.
(2) Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
(3) For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Messiah in YHWH.
Rom 8:6
(6) For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Rom 14:17
(17) For the kingdom of YHWH is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Ruach.
Joh 14:27
(27) Peace I leave with you, 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.
Then we will have the Fruit of the Spirit Availing... Gal 5:22-23
(22) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
(23) Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
Rom 8:14
(14) For as many as are led by the Spirit of YHWH, they are the sons of YHWH.
1Jn 3:2
(2) Beloved, now are we the sons of YHWH, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
We MUST be about our Father's Business!
Luke 2:48-49 (KJV)48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
Psalms 40:8 (KJV) I delight to do thy will, O my Elohim: yea, thy law is within my heart.
John 2:16-17 (KJV)16 And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise. 17 And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.
John 4:31-34 (KJV)31 In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat. 32 But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of. 33 Therefore said the disciples one to another, Hath any man brought him ought to eat? 34 YHWSHUA saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.
John 5:16-20 (KJV)16 And therefore did the Jews persecute YHWSHUA, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the sabbath day. 17 But YHWSHUA answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work. 18 Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that YHWH was his Father, making himself equal with YHWH. 19 Then answered YHWSHUA and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise. 20 For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel.
John 6:38-40 (KJV)38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. 39 And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day. 40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
John 8:25-29 (KJV)25 Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And YHWSHUA saith unto them, Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning. 26 I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him. 27 They understood not that he spake to them of the Father. 28 Then said YHWSHUA unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things. 29 And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.
John 8:30-32 (KJV)30 As he spake these words, many believed on him. 31 Then said YHWSHUA to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
John 9:1-5 (KJV)1 And as YHWSHUA passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. 2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? 3 YHWSHUA answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of YHWH should be made manifest in him. 4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. 5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.