Jimmie
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1 KINGS 5:12-6:13
The Tabernacle was used for many years after the Israelites left Egypt. It followed “the Children of Israel” when they crossed over the Jordan, but 480 years later, it was replaced by the First Temple, built by King Solomon. It must have been magnificent. The Ark of the Covenant and the furniture that were inside the Tabernacle were transferred to the new temple. Yet many years later, after the death of Solomon, the priesthood corrupted themselves, and the kings as well. The temple was destroyed by the Babylonians, and its furnishings were taken away.
A believer can walk away from God, we can go astray, and the Holy Spirit will call for us to invite us back into fellowship, yet for how long? Will the Spirit of God call us back indefinitely? Or...like the Spirit of God that finally, “Left” the presence of the Temple, leaving it “Ichabod” just an empty building, can we become like an “empty vessel? Just walking around empty and lifeless?
Return, ye backsliding children, I will heal your backslidings.-- 'Here we are, we are come unto Thee; For Thou art the LORD our God. Jeremiah 3:22. The prophet is calling out for repentance, the people respond "Here we are," and this message goes out to us as well, if we have departed from "The WAY."
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9. This means He hears us and will forgive us when we err.
My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins. (James 5:19-20) God will often use others in HIS family to call our attention, should we wander from the WAY of Truth. So...
Just as a believer is capable of going astray and walking away from the presence of God, the believer can also return and be received with open arms by the Father. God will use His "still small voice" of his spirit to turn us away from sin and rebellion. He might create a restless feeling in our inner being, a feeling of a "lack of peace" to point us back to Him. Remembrance: We are reminded of His WORD, which is Truth nd the source of our "First Love". Remember, God's Holy Temple is inside us now; it is within our hearts, minds, and inner being.
One day, the third temple will be built, and the presence of YHVH will be there, and Yeshua will be back to rule the earth. We will be there too, to share in this rule for one thousand years, and then...into eternity.
MARK 3:1-4:41
Here we see Yeshua on the Sabbath, and he heals a man with a withered hand, yet receives criticism from the Prushim (Pharisees). Yet Yeshua explains, “doing a good deed on the sabbath is permitted” so, YES, if one works, doing a “mitzvah” on the sabbath is permitted, if it is to bless another, help another, be it to bring medicine for someone who is sick, help repair a hole in a roof (if you see the rain clouds a comin!).
Yeshua went down to the Lake, and more people came to be healed. The Sea of Galilee is a peaceful place to swim in. Just stand in the water and feel the fish nibble at your feet, quite an experience. I swam down about 10 feet in the lake at Tiberias and brought up a ceramic dish. Still have it, a free souvenir. But just looking at the Lake brings back thoughts of Yeshua there 2000 years ago, healing those with illnesses. He still does, and he heals our souls as well.
We need not wait for a special day, or the Sabbath, or the LORD's day to do a good work/deed. We can just look around us and see people in need. They may not need a healing, yet some might be carrying a heavy burden, a heavy bag of groceries, per se, and if the person is an elderly woman, would you not stop to help carry that load, "the extra mile." ? A kid who kicked his ball into a tree and can't get it down? Would you not stop to help? I am sure Yeshua would. If he would, would you not do the same?
Shavua Tov
The Tabernacle was used for many years after the Israelites left Egypt. It followed “the Children of Israel” when they crossed over the Jordan, but 480 years later, it was replaced by the First Temple, built by King Solomon. It must have been magnificent. The Ark of the Covenant and the furniture that were inside the Tabernacle were transferred to the new temple. Yet many years later, after the death of Solomon, the priesthood corrupted themselves, and the kings as well. The temple was destroyed by the Babylonians, and its furnishings were taken away.
A believer can walk away from God, we can go astray, and the Holy Spirit will call for us to invite us back into fellowship, yet for how long? Will the Spirit of God call us back indefinitely? Or...like the Spirit of God that finally, “Left” the presence of the Temple, leaving it “Ichabod” just an empty building, can we become like an “empty vessel? Just walking around empty and lifeless?
Return, ye backsliding children, I will heal your backslidings.-- 'Here we are, we are come unto Thee; For Thou art the LORD our God. Jeremiah 3:22. The prophet is calling out for repentance, the people respond "Here we are," and this message goes out to us as well, if we have departed from "The WAY."
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9. This means He hears us and will forgive us when we err.
My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins. (James 5:19-20) God will often use others in HIS family to call our attention, should we wander from the WAY of Truth. So...
Just as a believer is capable of going astray and walking away from the presence of God, the believer can also return and be received with open arms by the Father. God will use His "still small voice" of his spirit to turn us away from sin and rebellion. He might create a restless feeling in our inner being, a feeling of a "lack of peace" to point us back to Him. Remembrance: We are reminded of His WORD, which is Truth nd the source of our "First Love". Remember, God's Holy Temple is inside us now; it is within our hearts, minds, and inner being.
One day, the third temple will be built, and the presence of YHVH will be there, and Yeshua will be back to rule the earth. We will be there too, to share in this rule for one thousand years, and then...into eternity.
MARK 3:1-4:41
Here we see Yeshua on the Sabbath, and he heals a man with a withered hand, yet receives criticism from the Prushim (Pharisees). Yet Yeshua explains, “doing a good deed on the sabbath is permitted” so, YES, if one works, doing a “mitzvah” on the sabbath is permitted, if it is to bless another, help another, be it to bring medicine for someone who is sick, help repair a hole in a roof (if you see the rain clouds a comin!).
Yeshua went down to the Lake, and more people came to be healed. The Sea of Galilee is a peaceful place to swim in. Just stand in the water and feel the fish nibble at your feet, quite an experience. I swam down about 10 feet in the lake at Tiberias and brought up a ceramic dish. Still have it, a free souvenir. But just looking at the Lake brings back thoughts of Yeshua there 2000 years ago, healing those with illnesses. He still does, and he heals our souls as well.
We need not wait for a special day, or the Sabbath, or the LORD's day to do a good work/deed. We can just look around us and see people in need. They may not need a healing, yet some might be carrying a heavy burden, a heavy bag of groceries, per se, and if the person is an elderly woman, would you not stop to help carry that load, "the extra mile." ? A kid who kicked his ball into a tree and can't get it down? Would you not stop to help? I am sure Yeshua would. If he would, would you not do the same?
Shavua Tov
