This is a term I first heard from a friend of mine to describe the ways of God's Spirit. The Holy Spirit is contrary to our natural inclinations. Yeshua taught us to love our enemies; to give out of our poverty; to turn the other cheek when struck; to forgive those who despitefully treat us;… Continue reading The Opposite Spirit
Author: steve2525
I have been involved in a lot of church work my whole life, but I consider Yeshua to be everything and the hidden life in Him. I was part of the Jesus movement revival of the early 1970's and I have a heart for Israel.
God’s Way – Led by the Spirit
I've observed some things that disturbed me, things in the church that are based in worldly thinking and the good intentions of men. Who can discern the way in which the Spirit of God leads? When God led the people of Israel out of Egyptian bondage, Moses was God's messenger, spokesman, and servant. However, it… Continue reading God’s Way – Led by the Spirit
Enter the Narrow Way
A profound spiritual experience seems necessary for one to engage the pathway of truth. Yeshua described it as being born again, which is certainly a profound personal spiritual experience. It happened to Zacchaeus when Yeshua called him out and offered to eat at his house. Having the Son of God accept you, particularly when society… Continue reading Enter the Narrow Way
A Three Faceted Blessing
What amazing grace and love believers have received, to be called Children of God. (1 John 3:1). It is a theme of our praise to God. I remember years ago someone came up with a bumper sticker that said, "Found it", meaning that he found eternal Life in Yeshua Messiah, perhaps referring to Matt. 13:44-46… Continue reading A Three Faceted Blessing
Spiritual Israel and God’s Promise
"Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called 'uncircumcised' by those who call themselves 'the circumcision' (which is done in the body by human hands)— remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and… Continue reading Spiritual Israel and God’s Promise
Discerning God’s Will
George Muller, the man of great faith, said he did not have a gift of faith as mentioned in 1 Cor. 12:9, his was the same faith of any other child of God. The most convincing explanation of this was that he simply believed that if the work he was doing was God's work, God… Continue reading Discerning God’s Will
Legacy
There is an awful lot of legacy software in use by companies throughout many industries. Legacy software is old software, outdated by current standards, that is still in use. It may not be the most efficient, fastest, or look slick, but it works and gets the job done, which makes it worth keeping. A person's… Continue reading Legacy
The Dominion of Darkness
I've been thinking of what could be done to quiet the liars who fill our airways today. Darkness is the domain of evil, injustice, wickedness, lies, theft, murder, assault, immorality, avarice, malice, hate, tyranny, bondage, oppression, rage, lust and greed. "The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness… Continue reading The Dominion of Darkness
Muller’s Experience
After George Muller had been sick for a while he related an experience during that period when the Lord helped him in prayer. "No sooner had I begun to pray than His Spirit shone into my soul and gave me such a spirit of prayer as I have not enjoyed for many weeks. He graciously… Continue reading Muller’s Experience
The Gospel of John
There is a movie with this title by The Visual Bible International. It is outstanding and I watch it again and again. The words and events depicted are a faithful representation of the book of John in the bible. The story of Yeshua talking with the Samaritan women at the well is superb, the visual… Continue reading The Gospel of John
Joseph and Yeshua Sons of Israel
Joseph is one of my favorite Bible persons, not because I relate with him, but because he is an archetype of Yeshua. Joseph was loved by his father and was given a multi-colored coat. Joseph had communication with God and was able to interpret God's messages to others - He heard and understood God. Yeshua… Continue reading Joseph and Yeshua Sons of Israel
Seeing People In Truth
My parents were each raised on the farm during the great depression. Consequently, they shared many customs and perspectives. One was "Decoration Day", where everyone went to the family grave yard and set out flowers by the ancestors headstones. It was how they observed Memorial Day. So, this Memorial day weekend, we did the same… Continue reading Seeing People In Truth
From Start To Finish
During man's first thousand years or so mankind honed his wickedness, a turning point began when he decided to build a tower to heaven. God saw this and out of His great mercy He confused the language of men and separated them across the face of the earth. Over the next several thousand years kingdoms… Continue reading From Start To Finish
Realizations of Truth
You are not good and you cannot be good in any significant and material degree or in any way that actually matters at all. You cannot do anything that is good, your good intentions and efforts to do good deeds are insignificant; you can however, forgive those who hurt you and mistreat you, and you… Continue reading Realizations of Truth
What I Need and Need Not
Sometimes we reach a point where a repurposing of all things not surrendered to God the Father, is necessary. (Rom.12:2). Yeshua described it..."If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!" (Matt. 6:23). If there is to be any encouragement, any love and peace, any satisfaction and rest; then it must… Continue reading What I Need and Need Not
Things Hidden and Revealed
There are some things that are to be hidden and others that are to be shown to others. "Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before… Continue reading Things Hidden and Revealed
Seek His Face
"Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always." (1 Chronicles: 16:11). "For the Lord is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face." (Ps 11:7). "May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us." (Ps. 67:1). The blessing and favor of God is His… Continue reading Seek His Face
Yeshua’s Mission In A Few Words
To describe completely all that Messiah Yeshua (Christ Jesus Hebrew name) accomplished, did, was, and is would take more books than the whole world could contain. (John 21:25). However, Isaiah offers a very encouraging description of it in a few verses; "The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed… Continue reading Yeshua’s Mission In A Few Words
Be Devoted To Prayer
Be devoted to prayer is the exhortation in Colossians 4:2. You will find this a very simple thing do to as you walk and live in the leading of the Holy Spirit. As with many things Spiritual, we have believed lies that it was either a concentrating strained effort or else a drudgery. On… Continue reading Be Devoted To Prayer
True Confession
The Bible teaches and proves that nothing is impossible with God. (Mark 10:27). Evolutionists believe anything is possible with enough time and chance. Flying enough flags for long enough will cause the threads of a flag to unravel and re-weave itself into a three-piece suit. Given enough time a sunken ship will dissolve and rust down… Continue reading True Confession
One Caught in Adultery
In John 8: 3-11, we read about the woman caught in adultery. "The Pharisees made her stand before the group and said to Jesus, 'Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?' They were using this question as… Continue reading One Caught in Adultery
Spiritual Authority
This is an extremely important topic that touches on rebellion, reliance on faith, judgment, the work of God, blessing and more. A proper understanding of Spiritual Authority is critical to submission thereto. Most important is an understanding of the sovereignty of God for without this one may experience confusion, restlessness, and openness to deception by… Continue reading Spiritual Authority
God’s Word
Every word of God proves true. (Prov. 30:5). We may not understand His every word in its entirety, today. However He is able to make Himself known and we have no excuse for failing to acknowledging Him, even though our understanding may be shallow. Relying on the truth of His Word will bring light to… Continue reading God’s Word
The Works of God
Good works have been prepared in advance for believers to do. (Eph. 2:10). No amount of good works will save a man. "If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God. What does Scripture say? 'Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.' Now to… Continue reading The Works of God
The Prophetic Gift
The Old Testament Scriptures includes many prophets of God leading to John the Baptist. The prophets of old spoke much of the Messiah and His coming, with amazing specificity. All prophecy was given by God, and it is to be tested to make certain. There were and remain false prophecies and false prophets. A message… Continue reading The Prophetic Gift
