Why do I have this yearning to serve the Lord? "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do… Continue reading Spiritual Acts
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.
The Sum of All Things
The Apostle John said, "Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written." (John 21:25). Many may consider this a figurative exaggeration by John. However, consider the depth of meaning that… Continue reading The Sum of All Things
The Table of the Lord
God made us so that we eat to live, so He made a world of food for us. Yet, we are not like cattle or horses that graze the grass upon which they walk. We eat at a table, generally and usually. When Yeshua fed the multitudes in the wilderness there were no tables, so… Continue reading The Table of the Lord
Don’t Get Satisfied
An important thing I learned selling, is not to get satisfied. This seems strange, perhaps wrong, but it is right in this context. When you are selling, you have little control over actually making a sale, if you're honest in your self-appraisal. So, when you make a sale or two or three or four in… Continue reading Don’t Get Satisfied
I Am Not Who I Seem
My weakness and obscurity hide my true identity. Like a plain blade of grass I blend into the vast lawn of humanity. My true self is further concealed by the shadows of the great and powerful, caused as the light catches their image at angles to cast a tall and wide caricature of themselves. I… Continue reading I Am Not Who I Seem
Thoughts – Part 2
God knows our thoughts. "You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely." (Ps. 139: 2-4). "Some men brought to him… Continue reading Thoughts – Part 2
Thoughts – Part 1
One thing about getting older is that you have more history to think about and more time to re-think it. A coworker once explained to me that he felt he lived his life in his head thinking about things. If your mind is not engaged in a particular activity, it will be filled with something.… Continue reading Thoughts – Part 1
Thomas a Sign
Thomas was a disciple of Yeshua and one of the twelve apostles. To many he is remembered as "Doubting Thomas", based on an event after Yeshua's resurrection. "Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, 'We have seen the… Continue reading Thomas a Sign
The Power of Forgiveness
"Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted." (Gal. 6:1). This scripture is deep in truth and power. I'm reading "Total Forgiveness", by R.T. Kendall, which is an outstanding book so far. In… Continue reading The Power of Forgiveness
A Fountain of Life
"...and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor."… Continue reading A Fountain of Life
Contrasting Actions
I recalled the words of a song, by Children of the day, "New Life", that says, "I'm so glad you decided to turn your life over to Jesus. I'm so glad you decided to let Him in". The Lord talked a lot about His Children being in Him and He in us. "Here I am!… Continue reading Contrasting Actions
Child of Promise
What do we know of Isaac? He was the promised son of Abraham and Sarah in their old age. He was to be sacrificed by Abraham, but God intervened and provided a ram. He married Rebecca whom God selected and was the father of paternal twins Esau and Jacob. He was tricked into granting the… Continue reading Child of Promise
God’s Initiative
All through the Bible we see Interactions with men initiated by God. God called Noah and Abraham, He blessed Issac abundantly, He gave promises to Jacob. God revealed Himself and conversed directly with Moses. God chose David as King and all the Prophets, giving them specific direction for the welfare of the people of Israel.… Continue reading God’s Initiative
A Glimpse of Heaven
Yesterday, The Lord gave me a glimpse of heaven. A glimpse is enough to see and recognize but not to behold in fullness, it is only partial. I was driving down the highway and remembered someone's offense toward me; I didn't want this thought, so I prayed, Lord please forgive this person and remove this… Continue reading A Glimpse of Heaven
Ascribe to the Lord
This morning I was a little tired and distraught by a night of frustrating dreams. As I started the day, my mind turned to my duty and my desire, which seemed alike - how can I love others today. With uncertainty about how this was to be achieved came more questions regarding my capability and… Continue reading Ascribe to the Lord
Deception and Enlightenment
Where did we get this idea that God does not, nor will not, work within and upon His creation of which we are a part? Our physical senses are our primary connection to the world around us, but they are limited to the physical while God is Spirit. The interaction of God in this world… Continue reading Deception and Enlightenment
The Power of Chance
Everyone seems to agree that in chance there is hidden great power. The theory of evolution is based on chance events that happen randomly over millions of years. This theory is now generally accepted as fact and forms a basis for the origin of species. I was watching a nature show recently that cited certain… Continue reading The Power of Chance
Three Cups of Deceipt
I've read some books and watched some movies lately that got me thinking about worldly perspectives. The book "Three Cups of Deceit", by Jon Krakauer, is an interesting book about the founder of Central Asia Institute which was organized to build schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The founder fabricated lies and fake events to concoct… Continue reading Three Cups of Deceipt
Times in This Age
What is God about during our time? He is bringing salvation to many, perhaps multitudes. Today is the day of salvation, and it began, perhaps with the coming of spiritual Elijah, John the Baptist, the forerunner of Messiah Yeshua. His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, "Praise be to the Lord,… Continue reading Times in This Age
A Modern World’s Snare
Has this modern world in which we live failed us? Have we missed out on the processes that enable growth in virtue and wisdom? Have the baits of this modern society left us unsatisfied and longing for the substantial, the experience through which depth of meaning are found? The modern world is not just American,… Continue reading A Modern World’s Snare
The Opposite Spirit
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
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
