I started this blog in an effort to share with everyone (brothers and sisters in Messiah) what has been in my heart and mind in dealing with preparedness. Sometimes preparedness can become a way of life and consume our beings, to a point where we cannot do what our Heavenly Father teaches us to do.
The past months I have been dormant in the blog-o-sphere. I have spent time studying and praying and I have been waiting for the direction the Father wants my family and I to take.
I have come to an understanding that I want to share with you at this time.
Preparedness in a Believer's life is to be more than acquiring food stores, guns and ammo, BOB bags and physical materials. These are good and useful, but without Faith in the Father we will perish in the wilderness. The Children of Israel had to learn this before entering the promise land and so must we. We as Believer's in Yeshua need to heed the words that were laid at the feet of the disciples.
Yeshua spoke about the rich land owner who wanted to store more grain and started to build a bigger better storage and Our Father told him that his life would being taken that night. When we proceed to obtain more material goods and think 'now we need a bigger store house' or land for them, we are not waiting and listening for the Voice of the Father.
I titled this post A long wait..... For a purpose to explain the journey I am on with YHVH. In many ways we all have this journey, just not at the same time or the same portion of the path. When you are a parent and a spouse it becomes vitally important to have waiting periods for other members of your family, to be in the same portion of the path before you move forward as a unit.
Over the past year I have prayed over and for my daughter to grow and mature in her walk and faith. I am seeing that come to bear fruit. Sometimes I sit back and think is this the same little girl I carried on my shoulders for ice cream and swimming.
Praise to YHVH for His Work in her heart! I also have had time to see my beautiful bride grow in her spirit and heart to yearn for the Father's hand in her life. As a musician gracefully moving their hands over the strings of an instrument, I have come to see the works that the Father has done in her. Praise to YHVH for giving me a loving help meet! As this was going on in their hearts and lives I waited for YHVH to teach me also.
Back to preparedness..... Waiting on the Father to prepare you can give you the best results of growth, in smaller chunks, that may seem slow and tedious, but more rewarding than being moved all at once. An example I praise the Father for is the ability to spend ample time in prayer in the morning. I use to take 5-10 minute for prayer, keeping short and sweet. Do not get me wrong, those can be rewarding and for most are good, however I felt the hand of the Father move me into deeper prayer.
Deeper, quieter time to speak my heart. As my daughter went through a growing period from her multiple surgeries for a hip injury, I leaned more on YHVH, because I had to come to realization that I could not take on all her battles for her. It was tough to learn. I had to wait on the Father to work....and guess what? HE did and even more than I can ever imagine.... Praises to the Father!!!!!
In your effort to prepare for what is coming, do not forget that waiting on The Father to move you can give you the most growth, physically and spiritually.
A long wait.... is good....
Shalom,
Steve
Showing posts with label Being a Shepherd. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Being a Shepherd. Show all posts
4/09/2011
3/07/2011
A Shofar Call to all Men
Recently, I heard a question that sent a shiver down my back. Where are the men in America? The ones who are willing to step into the gaps and be the leaders of our homes, our families and our nation. Whether America is doomed to fall or not is not the question. All nations are going to bow before Our Creator and His Son Yeshua. So yes America is going to fall but we are to be men of courage and pray for our nation.
Daniel and and other men of the Scriptures prayed for even their captures and the Father blessed them. He used these men to show others that commitment to Our Father is the most powerful weapon Ha Satan faces.
Our Nation has lost its soul and needs men of courage, men of prayer to lead the way. No matter what the ruler of this realm says or does to stop us. The question of where the men are in America is one we need to look in the pages of our recent history.
The leaders of today are looking to the last 50 years in history to see their role models.
Demasculinized role models of child like behaviors and whining sports figures are the role models of today's youth. Not many young men of today look up to the role models that the Father has given them. Grandpa and Dad .
Proverbs 22:6 tells us that we are to train up a child in the way he should go. This is not a verse for the state run schools - it is for us as parents (especially men). Men now a days are being told that we can not be in the roles that we were designed for. Gone are the days when men actually trained to be biblical men. Men of courage and men of honor. When I say this I mean in the likeness of Yeshua..
He was not weak nor was he timid. Read the scriptures. He turned over the money changers tables and challenged the Pharisees and the Sanhedrin of the day on their erroneous teachings. He even taught his disciples accordingly in Luke 22:35-38. Does this sound like a wimp? The way the world paints Him. Again where are the men?
The society of America is deprived of deeply rooted spiritual men of prayer. The more a man is deeply rooted in prayer the more he is in the will of the Father. Our example of deep prayer is Yeshua Himself in the Garden. He made His petition at the Father's feet and in much agony He prayed and sweat turned to blood. I personally have not reached that point in my prayer life that I was in so intense focus that my own sweat turned to blood.
What would happen if we, as men, rose up to be in prayer like Elijah, Daniel or David. David did obeisance before the Father. This was a man after Yah's own heart. What a statement that would make to our families? To our sons?
An example better than any Sports figure. We, as men , should rise up to bow down to our Creator, Abba - Father. Where are the men?
Are you a man that desires Yah's own heart? Are you a man of prayer? Are you a man of action or a man of in-action? Can you stand in the gaps and watch the night? Being ready to prayerfully do battle for our Father, our Families, and our Nation? Then start each day with the Father in prayer and with your family? If you need pray for yourself and want another pray warrior to help, let me know.
Shalom,
Steve
Daniel and and other men of the Scriptures prayed for even their captures and the Father blessed them. He used these men to show others that commitment to Our Father is the most powerful weapon Ha Satan faces.
Our Nation has lost its soul and needs men of courage, men of prayer to lead the way. No matter what the ruler of this realm says or does to stop us. The question of where the men are in America is one we need to look in the pages of our recent history.
The leaders of today are looking to the last 50 years in history to see their role models.
Demasculinized role models of child like behaviors and whining sports figures are the role models of today's youth. Not many young men of today look up to the role models that the Father has given them. Grandpa and Dad .
Proverbs 22:6 tells us that we are to train up a child in the way he should go. This is not a verse for the state run schools - it is for us as parents (especially men). Men now a days are being told that we can not be in the roles that we were designed for. Gone are the days when men actually trained to be biblical men. Men of courage and men of honor. When I say this I mean in the likeness of Yeshua..
He was not weak nor was he timid. Read the scriptures. He turned over the money changers tables and challenged the Pharisees and the Sanhedrin of the day on their erroneous teachings. He even taught his disciples accordingly in Luke 22:35-38. Does this sound like a wimp? The way the world paints Him. Again where are the men?
The society of America is deprived of deeply rooted spiritual men of prayer. The more a man is deeply rooted in prayer the more he is in the will of the Father. Our example of deep prayer is Yeshua Himself in the Garden. He made His petition at the Father's feet and in much agony He prayed and sweat turned to blood. I personally have not reached that point in my prayer life that I was in so intense focus that my own sweat turned to blood.
What would happen if we, as men, rose up to be in prayer like Elijah, Daniel or David. David did obeisance before the Father. This was a man after Yah's own heart. What a statement that would make to our families? To our sons?
An example better than any Sports figure. We, as men , should rise up to bow down to our Creator, Abba - Father. Where are the men?
Are you a man that desires Yah's own heart? Are you a man of prayer? Are you a man of action or a man of in-action? Can you stand in the gaps and watch the night? Being ready to prayerfully do battle for our Father, our Families, and our Nation? Then start each day with the Father in prayer and with your family? If you need pray for yourself and want another pray warrior to help, let me know.
Shalom,
Steve
12/18/2010
Spiritual Leaders of Our Homes - A Choice:
Everyday we face decisions. What to wear and what to eat, who we serve - our flesh, others, the world, but for most part we do not conscientiously make the most important decision. We don't always choose to serve YHVH - our loving Heavenly Father.
This question leads to another even deeper question. Do we understand the concept that every decision, no matter the 'size', is a choice: to either serve the Kingdom of Heaven or the dying kingdom of Hell?
This question leads to another even deeper question. Do we understand the concept that every decision, no matter the 'size', is a choice: to either serve the Kingdom of Heaven or the dying kingdom of Hell?
In the Greek mindset, that most of us are accustomed to in the western world, it is often overlooked, as long it does not hurt anyone we are 'OK.' But this attitude does hurt someone - our Creator and Father.
Our flesh battles our spirit every day, often every moment. Dying to ones’ self is the most difficult fight that a believer has in this western world. Everything around us screams to our flesh and we succumb to sights, sounds, smells and feelings that feed our desires. Ever been riding in a car and flipping through the stations to find a good 'Christian' station, then you happen to hear a song on one of the oldies stations and find yourself day dreaming about a time and place where you remember things, these 'things' draw you away from the presence of Elohim.
One of the most horrible things I face {most men do} is images. Images of things from my past, images from things of the present, one can not even go to the grocery store with out being subjected to 'images'. A battle of the mind, which tries to wander away from Elohim.
He gave us life to bring Him Honor and Glory.
Our flesh battles our spirit every day, often every moment. Dying to ones’ self is the most difficult fight that a believer has in this western world. Everything around us screams to our flesh and we succumb to sights, sounds, smells and feelings that feed our desires. Ever been riding in a car and flipping through the stations to find a good 'Christian' station, then you happen to hear a song on one of the oldies stations and find yourself day dreaming about a time and place where you remember things, these 'things' draw you away from the presence of Elohim.
One of the most horrible things I face {most men do} is images. Images of things from my past, images from things of the present, one can not even go to the grocery store with out being subjected to 'images'. A battle of the mind, which tries to wander away from Elohim.
{Philippians 3:18-21, Romans 12:1-3, Romans 8:30-39}
{1 John 2:23-29, 1 john 3-5, and 2 Peter 2}
What we choose to look at and think about is very simply - a form of worship. Ask yourself 'does what I do, worship YHVH or ourselves'? This distraction {or mental diversion} can come in the form of music, books and television, just to name a few. Music {was} is a serious one for me, because of my former 'self'. My past music choices didn't honor the Father, but it fed my flesh. When we as parents choose to feed our flesh, we open a door, giving Ha Satan the 'opportunity' to come in and disrupt our families. It's a Choice.
Serving the so called 'American Dream', the nice home with a 2 car garage and stocked wardrobes, this idea and these desires to have this 'life' takes our mothers out of the home. Who pays??????? It's a Choice.
Our children, just look at the society around us. 2 Timothy 3:1-7 speaks to this - in the last days the people will be lovers of self, disobedient to parents, puffed up, unforgiving, slanderers, and lovers of money. This is a direct result of how the decline in America is due to the mothers being taken out of the home and how our society has taken the Father out of their lives.
Our children, just look at the society around us. 2 Timothy 3:1-7 speaks to this - in the last days the people will be lovers of self, disobedient to parents, puffed up, unforgiving, slanderers, and lovers of money. This is a direct result of how the decline in America is due to the mothers being taken out of the home and how our society has taken the Father out of their lives.
What about you??? Whom do you serve??? Elohim or mammon. There are numerous Scriptures that attest to the world around us not glorifying to the Father {1 Timothy 2 &3, 2 Timothy 2 and Titus 2}. As Daddy’s we need to be the shepherd of our flocks and be very careful to not let the world in. It's a Choice.
How do we defeat this 'flesh' and worship {serve} the Father. It starts with Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and Mark 12:28-34. We need to understand the Shema. It is a call to hear, to focus our minds on the Father. Avad is tied to what we do, serving - being a form worship. This puts a new perspective on those wanting to be greatest in the Kingdom.
Ephesians 6 tells us to put on the Father’s armor, which is armor for warfare and not a pillow fight, we need to teach our children to do also. Our example is the more important to shaping our arrows for a true flight - to hit the target. It's a Choice.
In 1 Thessalonians 5:16 and 18 we are told to rejoice always and give thanks in all circumstances. Ouch!!!! That is a tough one, do we rejoice in our sorrows and be thankful. How many times do we complain and grumble like the children of Yisrael did in the wilderness. In America we are blessed and we grumble and complain. Shame on us. It's a Choice.
Have we grown up in the Spirit or are we just being hypocrites, putting on false facades of worship, are we just wanting to get through talking to people so we can dwell on our desires of the flesh and not HIS Desires. Are we just white washed tombs? It's a Choice.
In 1 Thessalonians 5:16 and 18 we are told to rejoice always and give thanks in all circumstances. Ouch!!!! That is a tough one, do we rejoice in our sorrows and be thankful. How many times do we complain and grumble like the children of Yisrael did in the wilderness. In America we are blessed and we grumble and complain. Shame on us. It's a Choice.
Have we grown up in the Spirit or are we just being hypocrites, putting on false facades of worship, are we just wanting to get through talking to people so we can dwell on our desires of the flesh and not HIS Desires. Are we just white washed tombs? It's a Choice.
{1 Timothy 6:6-11, Jude 1:16}
What must we do to move forward in our walk...
choose to be a Shepherd.
choose to be a Shepherd.
May Yah Bless you in His Fullnes and
Give you the strength to make the right choice.
James 4:6-12, 5:7-20, 1:16-21, 1 Peter 5:5-11, 1 john 1:7-10, 1 John 2-3:7, 1 John 3:22-24, 1 John 5:22-26, Galatians 6:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:16- 19, Romans 13:8-14, John 15:1-17, Exodus 20:1-17, and Deuteronomy 8:15-14.
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