Signs of the times.

This is a teacher I really like and respect.

Dr. and *Rabbi Baruch Korman

This is part one of his teaching on Genesis chapter 7 about

Noah and God.

It's not your typical 2 by 2 teaching and it's 53 minutes long.

I believe it is worth every minute of your time if you choose to listen.

If you do - please listen to the end.

Shalom 

*Baruch Korman, a.k.a. Rabbi Baruch, is a PhD. in Greek and in the Septuagint. A Believer, he lives in Israel, speaks Hebrew fluently, and has teaching videos in English and in Hebrew. He teaches both topically and exegetically.

So you THINK you want to know him

Paul tells us in his letter to the Philippians, " I want to know Messiah - yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death...." Philippians 3:10  

Just take a moment and think on that.

  

Is this actually attainable?

Yes, it  most certainly is attainable. 

Not only is it attainable but it is very relevant and for every believer in Messiah.

The sufferings of Messiah, even unto ones death, should be a part of a believers every day life. It is called "dying to ones self," laying our life down, humbling ourself. Placing the interests of others before ours. It is the way Yeshua lived his life. We should strive to live as he did.

Philippians chapter 2 talks about  us imitating the humility of Jesus - it's quite beautiful.

Therefore, if you have any encouragement for me from your being in union with the Messiah, any comfort flowing from love, any fellowship with me in the Spirit, or any compassion and sympathy, then complete my joy by having a common purpose and a common love, by being one in heart and mind.  Do nothing out of rivalry or vanity; but, in humility, regard each other as better than yourselves —  look out for each other’s interests and not just for your own

  Let your attitude toward one another be governed by your being in union with the Messiah Yeshua:

Though he was in the form of God,
he did not regard equality with God
something to be possessed by force.
 On the contrary, he emptied himself,
in that he took the form of a slave
by becoming like human beings are.

And when he appeared as a human being,
 he humbled himself still more
by becoming obedient even to death —
death on a stake as a criminal!

Each time I find myself going through a really hard time.

It can be relational, emotional, financial, spiritual. When ever I get to that point  that I find myself asking of God, or crying out to God or maybe I am just really worried or I think you get my point. 

This is so beautiful - this is it.

The Lord in his awesome grace. In total patience - He always - without fail - asks me the very same question,

 "Amy, has anything changed?"

A simple matter of fact, quite profound question.

And of course, I have to answer,

 "No Lord. Nothing has changed."

Understand, I haven't always been able to answer that question. 

In the beginning, I didn't really understand the question, or better yet the answer.

It took me a little while. Sometimes I would answer a wee bit harshly. (Just being honest with you.)

NOW....I fully understand.

But it took some time for me to understand what the Lord was asking me. What and why he was asking me.

I understand now and take great comfort in his voice when I hear the my name and the question that is soon to follow.

  God hasn't changed at all.

 He is the same yesterday and today and forever. 

He knows my coming in and my going out. My first breath and my last. 

I have delighted myself in Him and He has given me the desire of my heart.

I need not fear. I need not worry. The Lord has my life in his charge. Everything under his control. God is still on His throne. 

I need only to live. To Love and to REST in HIM.

This is the same for you.

Who ever you are. Where ever you have been.

You are loved with an everlasting love.

Remember this -

...." though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.  These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Messiah is revealed.  Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy,  for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls." 

1 Peter 1:6-10

"A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all;"

Psalm 34:19

No More Job's

                                     Hey there, how you doing?
I've been up since three o'clock this morning. It is now currently five thirty a.m. I have had a piece of toast and a cup of coffee and spent time in prayer and conversation with the Lord and some serious time in deep thought.

In just a few days I will be fifty years old. That's half a century old.
To be perfectly honest, I don'y desire to live a full century. I don't believe I will. At least not here anyway. I truly believe the Lord will have come back by then to establish his kingdom for the millennial reign by then, at least I hope so.

I have lived a hard life. Of course that term is relative. There are always those that have lived harder lives and many who have it much easier. Let's just say I am quite thankful for the promise of God that he turns everything around for the good of those that love him and are the called according to his good purpose! I count on that!

I have learned also to use my life circumstances to catapult me ever so  much closer to the feet of Jesus. Although, I won't lie, at times this has proven to be very difficult, but Holy Spirit has given me the strength and taken me by the hand, even times picked me up and carried me through. It seems still, after waking with the Lord for 35 years, I seem to face insurmountable trials at times I know beyond a shadow of a doubt G_d is with me. Holy Spirit guides me and Jesus is still my best friend.

I recently heard a preacher say, "Now I know we all go through hard times. Through trials. We may feel like we have been betrayed by loved ones and lost friends and everything like Job. But I don't think any of us (in the world today) are any where as righteous as Job was.......So it's not that bad.."

Well, ever since I heard that statement I haven't been able to "kick it".

You know, that is just not true.

We all are....just as righteous as Job. Those of us that are children of the most High G-D, that is! We are  made so by the Blood of the Lamb!
The scripture reference from Job 1:8 reads, Then the LORD said to Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil."


A few things to consider here:
For starters and I believe most important, we, you and I, are made righteous by the blood of Jesus, not by works. (so no one should be able to boast about it)  Ephesians 2:9


Also, although the sacrifice was in fact made for all men before time began (one of the mysteries) Job lived in a time before Jesus our Messiah had been born into this world and had laid down his life  and been crucified. The world and area where Job was from was exceedingly wicked. G-d was approached by Satan and G-d described Job to Satan  accurately in comparison to those around him.  


And then, I believe any one of us can get to that level where Job was in his life. A level where G-d knows our love, trust and faithfulness; for, in and to him would not wax or wain. This being said, I believe also our adversary and accuser Satan may just as well come before our Heavenly Father on our behalf like he did on Job's. I have found no scripture  to support otherwise.


 Job's life story was divinely placed in the Holy Scripture for a reason....for US to TAKE encouragement from it. The Lord is interested in our eternal soul. In a relationship with US. That is why He came to earth and laid down His life for us.





G_d is Holy.
Jesus is Holy.
Holy Spirit is HOLY.
G_d is ONE G_d.
Just as we are one being so is He who created us. It's not that big of a mystery. 
Body - soul - spirit.

So if you are experiencing some truly difficult times in your life.....and you are truly seeking the will of the Lord. Seeking the face of G-d. Don't give in to the enemy's lies that you have been forgotten by G-D or you are unworthy or don't have enough faith or anything like that.

Stay IN the Word of G-D....in the fellowship of true believers....in constant communication (prayer) with the Lord.... and stand firm!

Love to you in Yeshua HaMashiach!

You’re All There Is For Me

Foxes have their holes Lord. Birds they have their nest.

But you say you have no place to rest.

Still I’ll follow you. Where ever you may lead.

For my Lord you’re all there is for me.

Still there are times I wonder. Can I keep pressing on?

The river’s flood keeps rising;

The fire’s burning strong;

Lord how long?

“Fear not I have redeemed you.

I have called you by name.

My child, whom I have chosen,

Whom I formed and whom I’ve made.

Do not fear for I am with you.

I am the Lord Almighty God.

Because you’re mine and I love you;

You will survive against all odds;

For, I am God.”

I may not understand Lord; All you have for me.

But you say don’t worry just believe.

So I’ll follow you. Where ever you may lead.

For my Lord you’re all there is for me.

So let the river flow Lord. Let the fire burn.

You are God Almighty.

And I have your word.

You are with me.

Copyright 2001 All rights reserved

By: Amy Colleen (song)

Ephesians 6:10-18

 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. ¹¹ Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. ¹² For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ¹³ Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. ¹⁴ Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, ¹⁵ and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. ¹⁶ In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. ¹⁷ Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. ¹⁸ And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

Come.....

Come, walk by my side.

Come, there's no need to hide.

I've heard your cries for happiness.

I've seen you're search for peace of mind.

I've got something for you.

I can see you through.

Your road is rugged and treacherous.

Your heart needing to be renewed.

Come, walk by my side.

Come, there's no need to hide.

I see your heart. No you can't fool me.

I long to free you from your captivity.

I love you - with all of me.

Eternal love - unconditionaly.

With my life I paid the price.

In anguish I cried your cries.

How can I make you see?

It's MY love that holds the key - to freedom from your misery?

Call to me....won't you call to me......call to me.

Come, walk by my side.

Come, there's no need to hide.

I'm here to love you, to be your friend.

To walk by your side 'till the very end.

So, come......walk by my side.....I love you.....Jesus

By: Amy Colleen Copyright - all rights reserved

amycolleen@gmail.com

Choose Love

 I Choose Love

Pity ~ Anger ~ Love

Love ~ Anger ~ Pity

Total Confusion

As hard I try and look deeply into the one I am now a part of,

I cannot, I simply cannot see what moves him.

I see a man so strong at first glance,

I see a man hiding his true strength, behind an iron wall around his heart.

I see a man so proud he does not give into mindless emotions,

I see a man whose word only holds true when his feelings support his mood.

“I am here ~ I am not ~ I want you ~ I don’t need you”

Pity ~ Anger ~ Love

Love ~ Pity ~ Anger

Total confusion

I love him still, the one I am now a part of.

I keep looking, deep inside to try and find what moves him.

I see pain and sorrow.

I see tears that fill the shadows of his heart, still left to fall.

I see fear not surrendered.

I see pride before a fall.

“Go away; leave me alone ~ I will never let you go”

Pity ~ Anger ~ Love

Love ~ Anger ~ Pity

Total confusion

Where does he stand in all this?

I try and try and try to find hope and still I see none.

I see hurt, lots of it.

I see anger, lots of it.

I see disappointment and a need to be loved.

I see something in him no one else does.

“You are so wonderful ~ you bring me down.”

Pity ~ Anger ~ Love

Love ~ Anger ~ Pity

Total confusion

I don’t know from one day to the next if he will stay or go.

As hard I as I try I just can’t see what moves him.

I still love him, the one I am now a part of.

The more I try to find what moves him,

The more confused I get.

Why won’t he help me? Why won’t he help himself?

Why won’t he let me into his heart?

Why won’t he let me love him?

Pity ~ Anger ~Love

Love ~ Pity ~ Anger

I choose love.

I will Always Be Here

My love is here for you

To help comfort and see you through.

And I will always be here

By your side.

You don't have to worry that I'll leave you.

You don't have to worry that I'm ashamed.

Everything in your past has died and now buried.

Nothing ~ nothing can keep me away from you.

Once I searched the world for you

And now that I've found you.

I'll never, ever leave you alone.

Now, that you're safe at home.

That's why I gave my life on Calvary.

So you could live at home with me.

No more captivity.

My love has set you free.

It was my life; that paid the price.

It was my blood; that cleansed your soul.

It is my love; that makes you whole.

Don't you know?

Come to me now, my precious child.

Let me hold you within my arms, precious child.

Let me wipe every teardrop.

Calm the fear deep within.

Let me warm your soul, and let you know,

I love you so.

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Just for YOU! Amazing!

Okay, so you know what the wonderful thing about "grace" is?

That it's "grace".

"The free and unmerited favour of God shown towards man."

"Divine love and protection bestowed freely on people."

It's simply Amazing. At least to me. When I think about God...the Almighty creator of Heaven and earth showing ME this kind of favour and for no reason but that He has chosen to. I certainly don't deserve it!

Yet it is here for me EVERY day....fresh and new......now THAT is simply Amazing to me!

I dunno, just a thought before I rush of to bed.

night ya'all.... :)