Yeshua gave all He had in pursuit of God's will. This includes in His conversation with the woman at the well and as He traveled around Israel, healing, delivering, teaching, prophecying, confronting a few, being rejected by many, loving completely in every circumstance. He kept nothing for Himself and abandoned completely every aspect of His… Continue reading Spiritual Sight
Tag: Holy Spirit
In the Depths of Your Heart
Think of all the years of your life, the months and weeks that measure your growth physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Then scan the range of your memories from childhood till now, the events that have made you who you are, your education, relationships, vacations, holidays, achievements, your greatest triumps and the agony of your defeats,… Continue reading In the Depths of Your Heart
Is This Between Me and God?
In certain of life's situations we may ask this question? It is likely a good question to ask, even before we become desparate or disappointed? During Gideon's days Israel was under extreme oppression from rival nations. An angel appeared to Gideon saying, " 'Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian's… Continue reading Is This Between Me and God?
The Sensitivity of the Spirit
This is the title of a book by R. T. Kendall, including, "Learning to Stay in the Flow of God's Direction." The Holy Spirit is my fascination, He captivates and seldom leaves my consideration, perspective, and longing. I believe the Holy Spirit is active in the congregation of Believers on earth ever since Yeshua ascended… Continue reading The Sensitivity of the Spirit
More of Yeshua
As much as we know of and about Yeshua's life and message, Believers yearn to know more of Him. This is the power and mission of the Holy Spirit to reveal Yeshua in Spiritual dimensions. That's what we have with our family and close friends, a spiritual connection across generations, forged from shared life experiences,… Continue reading More of Yeshua
The Wisdom Drawn from Above
“At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, 'Ask! What shall I give you?' ” I Kings 3:5. Shortly after Solomon was made King God appeared to him and asked him what he desired. Solomon, acknowledging his inexperience, asked for wisdom, "an understanding heart", to judge the people,… Continue reading The Wisdom Drawn from Above
Holy Spirit Leading
There is a Spiritual renewal in our day. Beginning around the turn of this last century and most recently in the 1970's there has been an awakening to the Holy Spirit's leadership, presence, and power. In Israel and America Messianic Jews have been gathering to exalt and proclaim Yeshua Messiah and Lord. Traditional evangelical churches… Continue reading Holy Spirit Leading
Reading the Bible
However, whenever, with whatever approach, or state of mind at that time, this is the way to read the Bible. I have shared that I often just open the Bible (in book format) and start reading. I might read the whole chapter, one verse, or skip again after some reading, but I most often hear… Continue reading Reading the Bible
A Better Person
The Steinway & Son's piano company makes a grand piano, model 1037, that is preeminent in the industry. Construction begins with the outer side wall which consists of very long wide boards laminated and shaped in the classic grand piano curved shape. Large blocks, clamps, molds, presses, and winches are used to conform and glue… Continue reading A Better Person
A Faithless Struggle
My daughter asked if I could make her a chicken coup. "Of course", I said, so I got on the internet and found several basic plans. I decided to make a nice one, but before I started her husband reminded her that they would not have time for chickens and she cancelled. I went ahead… Continue reading A Faithless Struggle
Living in Yeshua
"This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit." (1 John 4: 13). This is an answer to a commonly asked question, that arises again and again, though we may know it at some level. David, begged the Lord, "Do not cast me… Continue reading Living in Yeshua
Spiritual Sight
She seemed to know well the gist of Christianity, John 3: 16, that is sometimes used as a campaign slogan to reach the lost, but it seemed hollow and standard. I responded, "The Bible is supernatural, just like God who sent it." Then, I made a bold suggestion, that I had once put to myself,… Continue reading Spiritual Sight
Faith and Power
As a small child I remembered two scriptural truths that concerned me. The first was Jesus is coming back to earth. "For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man." (Matt. 24: 27). I couldn't specify the reference, but I… Continue reading Faith and Power
Believers Driving Cabs
The skies were sunny amid a light warm breeze as we disembarked our cruise ship. At port in Roatan we caught a cab to the West End beach. Our driver was very friendly and shared with us how many believers were on the island in various churches. As we drove by the small houses most… Continue reading Believers Driving Cabs
A Song From God
I asked God to give me a song with which to praise Him. I wanted it to be deep and significant, rather than fluff. I realize I'm not a musician, but I have a love for music, worship, and God is not limited in His ability to give me a song for His glory. I… Continue reading A Song From God
Worship He Deserves
The heavenly beings surround God's throne and worship Him with the highest of praises, bowing in surrender before Him. (Rev. 4: 4-11). Yeshua, the Son of Man and only human to know God fully said that He seeks worshipers who worship Him in Spirit and truth. (John 4: 23). It is fitting that men worship… Continue reading Worship He Deserves
Hidden Motives
Do you ever question your motives? At what point in the process of thinking, planning, preparing, initiating, working, and completing do you consider your motives? Is your consideration an actual questioning of something uncertain or is it justifying the obvious. It appears to me that our motives can be buried, one upon another, in a… Continue reading Hidden Motives
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
Love God And Evidence Salvation By Keeping His Commandments
"If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him." John 14:23. "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things… Continue reading Love God And Evidence Salvation By Keeping His Commandments
The Gifts of the Word of Knowledge and Wisdom
"For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit...." I Corinthians 12:8. These are two related Gifts of the Spirit that are not directly defined in scripture but are clearly speaking gifts from the use of "word". The Greek word for knowledge… Continue reading The Gifts of the Word of Knowledge and Wisdom
The Gift Of Administration
"And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues." I Corinthians 12:28. The Greek word for the spiritual gift of administration or governments is a unique term that refers… Continue reading The Gift Of Administration
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
The Gift of Discerning of Spirits
"For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish… Continue reading The Gift of Discerning of Spirits
The Gift of Faith
"But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit..." I Corinthians 12:7-9. The gift of faith mentioned here as… Continue reading The Gift of Faith
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
