The Passenger Beside You

Friday, February 23, 2024

Believers travel on planes next to unbelievers for hours and don’t say anything, then ask God for opportunities to serve Him. What a perfect opportunity- you have a captive audience. We’re praying for the Lord to use us, to fulfill our callings, our ministries, to give us opportunities to serve, and God is giving us opportunities all the time, everywhere. Everywhere there’s a person, there’s a chance to glorify Him. Instead of complaining about the opportunities you don’t have in the Lord, start using all the opportunities you do have that you’ve been missing. Share with the cashier, the man in the street, in the supermarket, your relatives, the people you’re with every day- on the plane, on the train, on the bus- sew the seed, cast your bread on the waters. What do you have to lose? God has ministry openings all around you. There’s not a shortage of the harvest- ever- but the laborers are few. Get into the harvest of the Lord and enter the adventure of the great commission. He will confirm you as His minister.

From Message #782 – Messiah 101
Scripture: Acts 2:38

Today’s Mission – Who is beside you today, around you, nearby you, able to be reached by you? Don’t be silent- give them God’s Word and love.

The Secret of The Kiddushin

Thursday, February 22, 2024

There are many different ideas as to what holiness is: not going to the movies, going to church, not dancing, not being part of the world, etc. But the Hebrew word for holy is kadosh. From that same word comes the word kiddushin, the Hebrew betrothal ceremony. The bridegroom and bride share a cup of wine together, sealing their pledge and consecration to each other. Messiah is the Bridegroom of our soul. We’re in the time called the kiddushin, headed to the marriage supper of the Lamb. He pledged Himself to us and He shares the cup of wine as in communion, just like the bride and groom share the cup of pledging. True holiness is kiddushin- to be pledged to Messiah, devoted to Him, doing everything for Him because of what He did for you. Messiah gave you His kiddushin; His devotion and pledge and His all, His everything for you so that you would do the same. It’s all about love- the love of the bride for the Bridegroom and the Bridegroom for the bride. That’s kiddushin and that’s what holiness is really all about.

From Message #773 – The Khatan
Scripture: John 17:19Today’s Mission – Today, seek true holiness. Seek the kiddushin. Receive in your heart the pledge of the Bridegroom and give to the Bridegroom the pledge of your heart.

The Weight Training of Fear

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Weight training makes you stronger by using resistance. We have to exercise our faith in the same way. Our faith is linked to courage and fearlessness, and we grow strong through resistance. You might be filled with fear and anxiety- so were a lot of people who were called by God to do great things. They stepped out and became courageous. Do you want to become courageous? Exercise with resistance. Deal with situations that would make you afraid by seeing it as weight training. When you’re in fear of sharing with that person, or standing for your faith, just do it. Think of the joy that comes when you overcome that fear. When you have a chance to avoid that fearful situation as you would normally, instead go straight up, head on. Step out, and soon enough, you’ll become courageous. Moses, Gideon, Jeremiah, and Peter were afraid, but they all stepped out. They became the courageous people of God that He called them to be. Are you afraid? You’re in good company. Step out now and who knows what a courageous person of God you will become.

From Message #214 – Overcoming Fear
Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Today’s Mission – Deal with that thing that you would normally avoid. Ask for God’s strength and go head on. Be strong and of good courage.

The Demoniac Roadblock

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

The demoniac in the tombs of Gadara hindered anyone from passing by. That area was on a cliff where he could look down and come running out, terrorizing anyone trying to pass. The people just accepted that the road was blocked. Ultimately, it was the enemy blocking the road. He’s always trying to hinder, just as the Philistines did to the Israelites- harassing, bullying, getting a stronghold, preventing the road to God’s will. He tries to block the way God’s called you to walk to. Most believers just accept it as the limitation of their life, never seeing what God has for them. When Messiah came to Gadara, He didn’t accept the blocked road. He stood His ground, opened up the way, and the harassment was over. Are you a disciple of Messiah? Don’t accept that the enemy can block the will of God in your life. Stand your ground, move forward, break through that obstacle, and walk down the road of blessing and God’s will for you. The demoniac will be gone, and the way for victory will open for your life.

From Message #764 – Crazy In Gedara
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Today’s Mission – What is it that is hindering you in God? What is the roadblock, the obstacle, the enemy has set up? Don’t accept it anymore. By the power of God, break through.

Moses On The Couch

Monday, February 19, 2024

As end-time believers, we have to be careful because there are more distractions now than ever in human history- television, the internet, social media. It isn’t all bad, but much of it is, and that’s a good argument for staying away from it. We weren’t put on earth to become passive couch potatoes. Imagine if Moses sat and watched TV, or if the saints gathered in the upper room to watch movies- we wouldn’t have the Bible. You weren’t called to sit on the sidelines and watch the world turn, or watch Hollywood’s version of the world turning. You’re called to be the salt of the earth, the light of the world, to change the world, to dwell in God’s presence, to see from heaven and transform this world. I’m not giving you a rule, but a word of counsel and a principle. Don’t let your calling, your hours, days, weeks, months, and years be wasted away. Don’t miss God’s presence, His glory, the revelation, the power, and the victory that God has because you were too busy sitting on a couch trying to be entertained.

From Message #770 – The Flickering Blue God
Scripture: Proverbs 19:20

Today’s Mission – Get off the couch- unplug yourself, unchain yourself. Get into God’s presence and then out and fulfill your calling.

Getting Into The Love Story

Friday, February 16, 2024

Have you ever noticed how many stories or movies are based on the same theme: boy meets girl, boy gets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl back, boy kisses girl? There are some variations, but it’s basically the same theme. God’s story is a love story, and all of creation is part of it. He’s the Bridegroom and we’re the bride, but we fell. Then God comes down to earth and gives His life for us that we would say yes, and like the end of a love story, the two come together. We shall behold Him at the marriage supper of the Lamb. The Greek word for worship means kiss. We’ll be worshiping Him forever, the two shall be one, and we’ll be joined together in holy matrimony, total marital bliss forever. Creation is a love story and your life is to be a love story between you and God. Your life can never be complete until you draw near to Him. So come into His chambers, into the secret place, in prayer and worship until your life becomes a true love story sealed with a kiss of worship.

From Message #1434 – The Bride and Groom Renewal
Scripture: John 4:23

Today’s Mission – Draw near to your Bridegroom today and dwell in the intimacy and beauty of His presence.

Your Calling In The Closet

Thursday, February 15, 2024

What do we keep in closets- old things we aren’t using, clothes packed in mothballs that are never used? The Lord tells us not to hide our faith. We can’t keep our walk, the word, or salvation hidden. How can other people get saved if we hide the light? It doesn’t only hurt them, it hurts us. When you keep your faith in a closet, it paralyzes your faith so it can’t be used as it should be; it turns it from a victorious walk to a defensive hidden faith- a faith on mothballs. Faith on mothballs won’t do anyone any good. When you hide who you are, you’re putting your calling in the closet. It doesn’t do any good to have your calling, courage, or victory on mothballs. Get your faith, your witness, and your calling out of the closet. Dust them off, bring them into the light, and apply them to every area of your life. Your faith, your witness, and your calling are just too important to let them rot away in darkness, in the closet on mothballs.

From Message #755 – Out Of The Closet
Scripture: Ephesians 4:4

Today’s Mission – Get out of the closet today- dust off your calling and let your light shine.

The Lost Crusaders

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Jerusalem was restored to the Jewish people fifty years ago in the Six Day War. For thousands of years, it was warred over by the nations. In the Middle Ages, the Crusaders fought over Jerusalem. The Crusades began when the king of Byzantium, concerned for their safety after the Muslims took Jerusalem, appealed to the Pope for help. The crusaders marched from Europe, destroying multitudes of people on their way to Jerusalem. On the last crusade, they actually pillaged Byzantium, leaving it vulnerable to the Muslim Turk invaders who later sealed its doom. The Crusades which began with a call to save Byzantium ended up destroying it. Therein lies a crucial lesson. Even in the Lord, you can lose sight of your original purpose and end up serving selfish ambition, forgetting your first love or the joy of your salvation. Have you forgotten your first love, or the fire you had to serve Him? Come back to Him today. Get alone with the Lord and let Him relight the fire that’s gone out. Renew your love and mission. God hasn’t revoked your calling- you just need to remember it.

From Message #717 – The Prime Directive
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Today’s Mission – Have you gone off track in any way, or grown distant from God? Spend time alone with the Lord today, and rekindle your love.

The Seven Eyes of God

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Some people picture cherubim as child-like creatures, but that’s not how the Bible them. Revelation 4:7-8 talks about cherubim as heavenly creatures full of eyes all around. Zechariah 3:9 speaks of seven eyes on a stone that represent the eyes of the Lord. Revelation 5:6 says, “I saw… a Lamb… having seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God”. Seven is the number of perfection or completion. Eyes are about seeing and sight. It’s saying there’s nothing hidden from God- no pretense or mask. He sees everything. Most of the time, we live as if that weren’t true. We still hide things and do things that we would never do in front of others, but we do it in front of God. Remember, no matter what you do, you have an audience. If you lie, gossip, or sin in secret, you’re being watched. Live your life transparent, pure in the light, with nothing to hide. If even the angelic creatures have eyes all around, how much more does God see? Live in a manner worthy of being seen by the eyes of God.

From Message #753 – The Eyes Of God
Scripture: Psalm 139:7

Today’s Mission – Live this day as if at every moment and in every place, God’s eyes were upon you- because they are!

Your Real Goal

Monday, February 12, 2024

Let’s say you come home from a hard day at work and all you want is peace and quiet, but your loved ones need something of you and you become irritated, upset. You end up causing conflict. They’re miserable and you’re miserable. The problem is that you had the wrong goal. The real goal should have been to be more like Messiah- to love, to become more beautiful as a person, to become a more holy person. Your goal isn’t to have a peaceful night, it’s to have a peaceful spirit, a heart of peace. You can apply this to any part of your life, any goal. Don’t let any goal cause you to lose sight of your true goal to become more like Him- to love God and others and glorify Him with your life on earth. When you do that, you will get the blessing on top of it. Not that your life will always be filled with beautiful circumstances, but that your life will be filled with a beautiful Messiah-like person, who happens to be you.

From Message #752 – To Become A Saint
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15

Today’s Mission – Make it your one goal today, above and beyond all goals, to be more godly, righteous, and beautiful in the Lord.

The Chief of Police and Psalm 91

Friday, February 9, 2024

Before leaving on a dangerous mission trip to India, the Lord kept giving me Acts 18:9-10: “Don’t be afraid, but speak and don’t be silent! For I’m with you and no one shall attack you to harm you- many people in this city are for Me.” While in India, a woman from Holland gave me this same scripture. Then, in a major city with millions of people, the Chief of Police came to visit me. He begins quoting Psalm 91 to me, “No matter what happens, the arrows that fly by day will not touch you.” God had this man waiting all along, from the beginning, confirmed by scripture. Whether your life is in danger or not, if you’re with Him, He’s there- not just with you, but ahead of you, before you, taking care of your future before you get there. The Lord says, ‘Do not fear. Wherever you go-the most dangerous place, or just down the hall- I’ll be there ahead of you, waiting for you, taking care of all of it- before you get there.’

From Message #747 – Fire On The Mountain
Scripture: Matthew 10:26

Today’s Mission – Step out in faith today and go against your fears to do the will of God – knowing that the Lord has made a way for you to become victorious.

The Torchbearer

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Olympic runners are charged to carry the flame from the place the last Olympics occurred to the place of the next Olympics. What a task. You and I are the real torchbearers. We carry the torch of the gospel, the Word of God, the Spirit of God, and the great commission passed down from generation to generation, handed off like a relay race. You have an incredible responsibility and task to keep your light burning. Keep your torch burning at all times. Wherever you go, spread the gospel and keep your witness shining. Keep spreading the love of God and the word of God. When you go home, when you work, when you play, and at all times keep that torch lit and raised. Share the torch of God’s Spirit, the Word and Light at all times, wherever you go. Let your light so shine and men will see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. The Olympic torchbearer is just for show; you are for real. Lift up that torch and let it shine, because you are the true torchbearer of God.

From Message #740 – To Light The Fire
Scripture: Daniel 12:3

Today’s Mission – Take the light of Messiah with you wherever you go today. Lift Him up that everyone might see.

The Proof of Pentecost

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Pentecost is the Greek name of the Hebrew Feast of Weeks – Shavuot. Shavuot was the holy day that launched the reaping of the summer harvest. It was also the feast during which the Holy Spirit fell, the disciples spoke in tongues, and three thousand came to the Lord. Acts 2:42 reveals what happened next: “They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” Shavuot or Pentecost wasn’t just an experience, it was real. And something real has to become a part of daily life. Most of your walk is not made up of special experiences, events, or holidays. Most of your walk is made up of daily life. Too often believers are good at the holy days, but not at daily life. But if you want to have a victorious and joyful walk and life, you need to learn how to become good at daily life. Bring the power of God from the holy day of Shavuot/ Pentecost into your everyday life – and every day of your life will become a holy day.

From Message #379 – Koinonea
Scripture: Proverbs 3:6

Today’s Mission – Bring the power of the Spirit into every part of your life today. Whatever you do, even if mundane, do in the anointing, the flowing, and the power of the Spirit.

Breaking The Law of Cause and Effect

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

The Law of Cause and Effect states that every effect has a cause and every cause produces an effect. Two thousand years ago, Yeshua; Jesus was killed. Yet within weeks of His death, His disciples were proclaiming the Good News of salvation to their nation and then to the ends of the earth. In just a few weeks they had become the most joyful, confident, and powerful of peoples. The Law of Cause and Effect would dictate that the disciples would have ended up depressed, discouraged, and finished. But something changed the Law of Cause and Effect… the Resurrection and the outpouring of the Spirit of God. The world works according to the Law of Cause and Effect, but God’s kingdom works by the law of the new life and the Spirit. Maybe you’ve been rejected, abused, abandoned, or unloved. The Law of Cause and Effect says you’re stuck, but the Law of the Spirit says to forget the past and walk in the newness of life in Messiah. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free from the law of sin and death… the law of cause and effect.

From Message #776
Scripture: Romans 8:2

Today’s Mission – The Passover-Shavuot Resurrection Power Determine, by the power of God, to break out of every law of cause and effect that isn’t good, every cause and effect of sin, of habit, of temptation, and the past.

The Middle-Aged God

Monday, February 5, 2024

In Greek Mythology, Zeus was married to the goddess Hera, and their marriage needed a lot of help. He continually cheated on her, even taking on animal forms to do it. According to the mythology, he became a swan, a bull, and a cuckoo bird. He had issues. The marriage had issues. In reality, Zeus was a projection of Greek men. He was a myth created in the image of a lot of frustrated middle aged Greek men with marriage issues and looking at younger women. Zeus was a god in the image of man. Even in the Lord, believers often make God into their own image, molding the Word of God to their wants and desires, diluting the Word of God into their own image. But our faith is not pagan. You cannot mold or dilute the Word of God to fit your life. As a child of God, you must mold yourself to fit the Word; and the Word will mold you into the image of God. Find the Word today and let it mold your life into His image. Because anything else… is pagan.

From Message #739 – Zeus On Moriah
Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:17-19

Today’s Mission – What parts of God’s word have you not followed or submitted to? Today bend your life to conform to the Word of God.

The Evil Witness of God

Friday, February 2, 2024

Atheists and skeptics argue, “If there’s a God, how could there be all this evil in the world? If there’s evil in the world, there can’t be a loving God.” The truth is exactly the opposite. Evil doesn’t speak against God, it speaks against the world. You couldn’t know evil without good. If there was no God or good, the evil would not cause a conflict. So they’re actually arguing for God. In the same way, when you see evil in the world, you have to look beyond it to God. Things may be going wrong and you may be dealing with all sorts of wrong and evil things, but don’t get discouraged with God. It’s just one more thing pointing you away from the world, away from trusting in people or anything else, and pointing you to trust only in God. Get your eyes off the world, off the people, off your problem, off yourself. Depend on and rejoice in the only One that will never fail you, never leave you, and never falter. God is different from this world and everything else – That’s why He’s God.

From Message #736 – One Hand Clapping
Scripture: Romans 1:20

Today’s Mission – Let every bad or challenging experience today, and every wrong, lead you to what is good – and closer to God.

Rolling Stone and The War Against Believers

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Shalom, to you my Friend and Co-Minister in the Great Commission…

When I was a teenager and had a rock band I would occasionally glance through the pages of Rolling Stone magazine – a periodical devoted to the rock culture. It is still the most prominent magazine of pop music. Recently I was surprised to find out that instead of an article on Mick Jagger or Taylor Swift, Rolling Stone decided to do an article focusing on me.

I’m not coming out with a new album, so why would they do that? Rolling Stone, as with much of the mainstream media, has grown increasingly hostile to God and His people. In view of Rolling Stone’s and the mainstream media’s increasing attack on believers, I decided to use the attack for God. We posted a response on the web (you can find it by Googling Rolling Stone Attacks – Jonathan Cahn Answers). What was the attack about? I mentioned that Jesus wept over the Jewish people and said that their peace was hidden from them as it still largely is. That was it. Somehow they twisted it as if I was saying that the Israelis caused the Hamas attack!

The attack revealed many of the strategies that are used against born again believers in America. First, they always sought to link me to a political right-wing agenda. As believers, our ultimate agenda is above the political realm and we are to touch every realm of life with the power and love of God – and our focus should be above any name except that of Jesus/ Yeshua. So why do they regularly throw in such words? The strategy is to pigeon-hole believers – label and box them in. That way they don’t have to deal with them as people but as caricatures – nor do they have to address the issues. It’s a way of marginalizing the people of God. It’s also a way of hiding the fact that what they’re coming against is actually biblical Christianity. For if someone holds basic and foundational biblical views on such issues as life, marriage, sexuality, gender, or even Israel – they will now be considered right-wing extremists. That’s not a reflection on Christians – but rather on how extremist the mainstream media and mainstream culture has become. The truth is Rolling Stone not only attacks believers – but also the nation of Israel. It all goes together.

What are we to do when we find ourselves attacked? Rejoice and be glad. It’s a good sign. It means we’re doing something right. The Lord said it would happen. And so it has. The truth is, to be attacked because of the name of Jesus/ Yeshua is the highest of honors we can ever know.

This month, don’t fear, but be strong and bold in the Word, the truth, and the ways of God. And may God greatly bless and empower you as you do!

Your brother and co-laborer

in His love and service,

Jonathan

Kill The Vision

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

God showed Simon Peter a vision of unclean and unkosher food and said, “Arise and kill.” But it was a vision. How can you kill a vision? It’s profound. For God was killing a vision in Peter’s life, bringing an old vision to an end. The old vision isn’t big enough, the view is too small, and it has to be broken and die because something bigger is to be born. God ended Peter’s narrowness of vision and purpose that could only be contained in Israel so that he could have a new vision that would encompass the world. Change begins with a new vision- and the old vision has to die. Maybe God’s asking you to kill an old vision, an old attitude, dream, plan, or hope so that He can do a new thing in your life. Let the old ways die and embrace the new. Open your heart, enlarge your tent, lift up your eyes. God’s ways are greater than yours. His plans are better. God has something bigger- a vision as big as the world and bigger, but it all begins when you arise and kill the old and too small vision.

From Message #735 – Heavenly Pork Chops
Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Today’s Mission – What hopes have died in your life. Seek God for a hope, a vision, a dream, that is from Him, and that is greater.

The Power of The Good Heart

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Proverbs 15:15 says, “All the days of the downcast are bad. But a good heart has a never ending banquet.” In other words – it’s not the days that make your life or your heart – it’s your heart that makes your days. Your life is not made by what’s around you- your circumstances, situation, what you have or have not, money, success, marriage, or a big house. You can have all of that and be miserable. Your situation doesn’t make your heart, your heart makes your situation. You just need a good heart. It is that heart that will have a beautiful life. A loving heart is going to have grace and give thanks. You may not be able to change your surroundings, but you can change your heart. Change your heart from depressed to cheerful, to thankful, to peaceful, to giving. And your life will become a never-ending banquet with blessings and abundance. The secret of having a successful life isn’t success, money, fame, relationships, or anything else- It’s as simple as a good heart.

From Message #734 – The Never-Ending Banquet
Scripture: Luke 8:15

Today’s Mission – Today, focus not on your circumstances, but on your heart. Seek in all things, to have a good heart, positive, thankful, praising, and blessing.

The Missionaries Who Forgot Who They Were

Monday, January 29, 2024

Imagine missionaries going to New Guinea. They’re there to love the cannibals. Things are tough and the native peoples are against them, but they keep rejoicing. One day, two tribesmen hit them with rocks and the missionaries forget that they’re missionaries. It’s no longer a mission field- it’s home. That’s exactly how it is for most believers. They treat the world as home and forget that it’s really a mission field. Most believers live their lives as missionaries with amnesia. We forget that we’re here on a mission and think that we’re here to survive or get by, to get the most out of it, to fit in, be successful, or impress people. We care what people think of us. But we’re not here for that. We’re here to give and be a witness and to shine our lights into the darkness. Stop trying to fit in with the cannibals to become a successful cannibal. Wake up! You’re not at home and you’re not hanging out, you’re here to bless. This is your mission field! So get on with your mission. Everything else is just a bad case of amnesia.

From Message #733 – Mission World
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:24

Today’s Mission – Live today as if everywhere you went was your mission field. Fulfill your mission.

The Menorah People

Friday, January 26, 2024

Israel’s symbol is the menorah, a seven-branched lamp stand- the lamp that stood in the Holy Place, filled with oil and was kept burning by the priests. Israel was called to be a light to the nations, a holy vessel filled with God’s oil, shining with His light, the light of His presence and His salvation. The Word of God says that if you’re born again, you are a fellow citizen of Israel. God’s nation is called to be a light to the world, and every citizen is called to be a light to those around it. So the menorah, the lamp stand, is the symbol of your nation, your citizenship, and your life. But that lamp could not be a light on its own power. On its own, it was empty. It needed to be filled with the oil and the fire. In the same way, in order to be a light, you need to get filled and refilled every day. Get filled with the oil of His Spirit, joy of His presence, bread of His Word, and fire of His will. Be the light you were called to be and shine at all times, in all things, and to all people. It’s your calling… and your heritage.

From Message #167 – The Automatic Menorah
Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Today’s Mission – Commit that today you will not be overcome by any darkness – but you will shine the light of God into it.

The God of All Places

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Israel has the Mediterranean seashore, the mountains that surround Jerusalem, and everything in between. This is amazing; small countries usually don’t have all this. They might be all desert like Yemen, or all mountains like Tibet. Israel is the ‘Every Land.’ People worshiped gods of the mountains, desert, sea, and farmland. But the God of Israel was, and is, different. He’s not just the God of the mountains, but also of the valleys. Not just of the fertile plains, but also of the wilderness, He’s the God of every land. And so it is in your life. God is not just the God of the good times. He’s not just there when your emotions are high, He’s the God of the low times as well. His love is just as present in the valley. He’s God of mountains and the valleys, the abundant and the poor, the fertile and the dry, the God of every land, every circumstance, and every moment. And He’ll be with you in every landscape of your life. He’s the every land God . . . You be His every land follower.

From Message #451 – The Waters Of Zion
Scripture: Nehemiah 9:6

Today’s Mission – Today, in every place you go, praise God. In every circumstance and situation, praise God. And in every challenge and problem, praise God.

The Tent of The Moed

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

The Tabernacle was the place of God’s dwelling, where He met with His people and where Moses encountered God face to face. In Hebrew, it was called the Ohel – Tent of Moed, meaning The Meeting or The Fixed Time. If you want to meet with God, you have to have a Tent of Moed. You need to set an appointed time to be with God – where you stop everything else and just dwell in His presence. It can’t be something you throw in while you’re doing other things. If you don’t set an appointed time, the world and your busyness will push it aside. It can’t be a Tent of ‘Whenever I Feel Like’ or a Tent of ‘When I Have The Time For It.’ You need to give God your best, a fixed period of appointed time, every day, whether you feel like it or not. Just dwell in His presence until you do feel like it. Make Him first and give Him your best, give Him your appointed time. You won’t be disappointed. For He will show up and indwell with His glory in your Tent of Moed, your Tent of the Appointed Time.

From Message #729 – The Mishkan K
Scripture: James 4:8

Today’s Mission – Set aside a portion of each day, away from worldly distractions, to spend entirely with God. And let that time be the center and the joy of your day.

The Unjewish Name of Messiah

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

The word Christ is one of the hardest words for Jewish people to hear. They’ve been called Christ killers for almost 2,000 years. And to the Jewish people, the word Christ was the most un-Jewish of names. The Jewish people were the first to call the Messiah, the Christ, or Christos. Christ is simply the Greek translation of the Hebrew word for Mashiach – Messiah. For 2000 years, Messiah’s own people didn’t recognize Him and didn’t realize what they were seeing. We too can miss the blessing even when it’s in our midst. We can miss realizing His hand and His love in our lives. But the Lord is with you even when you don’t realize it or you don’t recognize His calling. Your blessing may be right there, as with the Jewish people who’ve had the word Christ, but didn’t realize it was all about their Messiah and their hope. Look to see all the blessings in your life, the blessings you’ve missed. For even as the Jewish people are yet to see that the Christ is really their longed Jewish Messiah, there are blessings in your life you have yet to unmask.

From Message #726 – The Forbidden Prophecy
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8

Today’s Mission – Are there blessings in your life that you’re not seeing, not appreciating, not realizing? Seek to see them today. Give thanks for them. And cherish them.

Smashed Altars and Revival

Monday, January 22, 2024

When Josiah became king of Judah, the kingdom had fallen into gross idolatry. The people had built altars to the Canaanite gods on top of the hills and mountains where they offered up their treasures, their offerings, and even their children. King Josiah was righteous and loved the Lord. One of the first things he did was to go to the high places and smash those altars. The curse that rested on the nation was turned into a blessing and revival spread around the land. Do you want revival to come to your family, friends, and nation? Start by smashing the idols and altars on which you offer up your sacrifices to other things aside from God. Start with yourself; let the Lord bring cleansing and purity to you. Put away the distractions that are robbing you- the substitutes and idols. Let your heart become undivided, single-minded, focused on God and His glory. You’ll receive the power to bring revival to your home, situation, walk, life, heart, and land. It all begins when you go up to the high places and smash those idols.

From Message #801 – The Mountain
Scripture: 1 John 5:21

Today’s Mission – Today is the day to smash that altar, to put away that thing that takes your heart away from God.

A Case of Cultural Leprosy

Friday, January 19, 2024

We have a culture and value system that increasingly seeks to avoid pain at any cost. It even affects Christian culture. We may not realize it, but this is a form of leprosy. The greatest danger of leprosy is that it destroys the nervous system so that the person feels no pain. If their hand is in the fire, they don’t feel it and the hand is destroyed. So too, when a culture tries to avoid all pain – it becomes leprous. If you seek to avoid all pain, you will never live a life of righteousness, godliness, and greatness. Righteousness involves sacrifice and even pain. There is redemption in pain. God created it to alert you of a danger to life. If you have pain in your body, it’s alerting you that something is wrong – so you can address it. If you have pain in your soul, it’s to tell you something is wrong. You can fix it and it can help you. Don’t go through your life seeking to avoid pain, or have only pleasure. Live your life seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. And all these other things will be added to you.

From Message #720 – The Crisis
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-14

Today’s Mission – Today, seek not to avoid pain and pursue pleasure. But seek to pursue righteousness and the will of God, no matter pain or pleasure.

The Church of Moses

Thursday, January 18, 2024

If Moses lived today and ran his ministry as many are run, this would happen: The elders would say, “Moses! We did a focus group and found your public approval ratings are terrible. You’ve got to do something. People want you to be more tolerant. Some of this stuff- the Ten Commandments and those signs and wonders, like the earth opening up and swallowing people? You’re gonna have to tone that down.” The point? God is not politically correct and His ways aren’t matters of polling, serving, ratings, popular opinion, or voting. It doesn’t matter what people say. And it doesn’t matter what’s popular. If you go with the crowd, you’ll go off a cliff. Forget what’s politically correct and follow what’s eternally correct If everyone follows the majority, you be strong and follow God. You only live once. Declare God at His word full strength; no compromise, no watering down. Take God’s word for yourself the same way- not watered down, palatable, easier, or compromised; but as it is- full strength. For Messiah said, “The Truth shall set you free- and not the latest polling data.”

From Message #965 – Weights Of The Bag
Scripture: John 15:19

Today’s Mission – Today, determine to not do anything to because of the acceptance, rejection, or opinions of man or the majority. But stand strong on the truth of God.

Living Inside The Triunity

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

God contains everything. God is one, and yet triune, the Father, the Son, and the Spirit. That means that God can even pray to God – and God can answer those prayers. God can call to God. God can seek God, and thank God, and praise God. So because God is triune, He can even know what it is to know God. And what that means is that when you worship God, God is worshiping God with you. When you pray, God is praying to God with you. When you feel far from God, God is with you feeling far from God as well. That’s why He’s called Immanuel – God is with us – in everything. When you’re feeling down, or weak, He’s feeling down with you – So you’re never alone. There’s nothing in your life that’s outside of Him. So share everything with Him just as He shares everything with you. Move in His moving, love in His loving, worship in His worshiping, pray in His praying, rejoice in His joy, love in His loving. God is even more than you think He is. He’s so awesome- He’s All in All.

From Message #719 – God Our Brother
Scripture: Psalm 139:7-12

Today’s Mission – Today, not only spend time worshiping God, but worship from God, in the midst of the love of the Father and the Son.

Chosen Love

Friday, January 12, 2024

Messiah asked Peter, “Do you love Me?” In the tale, “Fiddler on the Roof,” Tevia echoes this to his wife after 25 years of an arranged marriage, “Do you love me?” She eventually says, “Yes, I suppose I do.” Marriages back then were not like today. They were arranged by the parents. There was no romance, infatuation, or head-over-heels emotion. They were just told this is the one. For most of human history, those marriages survived more than marriages of modern times because they were based on commitment. When you base love on feeling, love becomes fleeting because feelings come and go. You don’t always feel like loving, you choose to. If you are married, it doesn’t matter whether you feel love or not- you have a commitment, a covenant. Love them because you choose to love. God doesn’t just love you when He feels like it, He made a covenant with you and it’s an arranged marriage. We’re never commanded to ‘feel’ like loving God. We’re commanded to love Him regardless, with our heart, mind, soul and strength. Why? Because that’s just what love is.

From Message #714 – The Bride & Groom Revisited
Scripture: Isaiah 54:5

Today’s Mission – Today, practice voluntary love, conscious chosen love. Make the choice to choose to love those you are to love, especially your loved ones.

The Practice of Weaning

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Psalm 131:2 says, “I have quieted my soul as a weaned child.” A weaned child is finished with its mother’s milk and not crying for it anymore. So in order to receive from God, you have to wean your soul. When you first take a child away from its mother’s milk, it cries, but then becomes weaned and at peace. It’s the same way with us and the world; we tend to get attached to it and have to wean ourselves from it. You need to take time away from the noise- radio, internet, business, chores, and even from doing things for the Lord- just to be in His presence, to quiet your soul so you can rest and receive from Him. The more time you spend in God’s presence, the more weaned you’ll be from the temptations of this world- what people think of you, the lusts, the dependencies, the emotional ups and downs– and you’ll be blessed. Turn off the distractions, stop dwelling on issues, and draw near to the presence of the Lord. Be quiet, be at peace, and be blessed- just like a weaned child.

From Message #713 – Secrets of the Quiet
Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Today’s Mission – Take time today to practice weaning your soul, your desires, your mind, your heart from distractions and attachments. Spend time in His presence and receive from Him.

The World Beyond The End

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Peter stands atop a house by the sea in Joppa praying, surrounded by the wind and smell of the ocean. This is where he has the vision saying that the Gentiles are to be saved too. If you’re not Jewish, then today you’re saved through that vision. God had to bring Peter to Joppa, to the end of Israel, to the shore – the end of everything he knew – so He could bring him something new. So too, God brings us to the end of things to bring us to the beginning of something new. We have to come to the end of ourselves to know the beginning of what God has for us. God’s child has to believe beyond the end. Do you have something ending in your life? Then believe beyond the barrier, beyond the limit, or the hopelessness. When it seems that it’s impossible, then believe beyond the end. Don’t fear coming to the end, because in God, every end is the beginning of something new, something greater, and your life will be like that of Simon Peter. In God, every Joppa leads to the beginning of the world.

From Message #712 – A House by the Sea
Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Today’s Mission – Do you see an ending in your life, a barrier, a finishing? Believe beyond the end and look for the new beginning that God has for you.

The Anointing of Your Tears

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

A woman weeps at Messiah’s feet and wipes them with her hair. Where did those tears come from? She was a sinner – rejected and condemned by people all around who looked down upon her. She probably looked down upon herself, until all her wounds and pain became the tears coming out at Messiah’s feet, washing and anointing them. He tells her she did well, and her sins, which are many, are forgiven, but He rebukes the Pharisee who didn’t wash His feet. The wounds, rejections, pain, scars, and life of this sinful woman have turned into the anointing of Messiah’s feet. Everyone on this planet has pain and disappointments. Wherever you are, when you give it to Messiah; it changes and all those things become redeemed. Pour out your heart before the presence of God like water and your sins that are scarlet will become white as snow. God can redeem your past. Don’t keep it to yourself – let it touch His feet and anoint Him. Bring it all to Him and let it flow. Because it’s holy to wash the feet of Messiah with the tears of your heart.

From Message #711 – Kissing His Feet
Scripture: Luke 7:37-39

Today’s Mission – Pour out your heart to the Lord today and let your tears anoint His feet.

Friday Through Sunday’s Eyes

Monday, January 8, 2024

Why is Good Friday called Good Friday? It’s the day of Messiah’s death. It is good because He was dying for our sins. But it didn’t seem good at the time. It seemed to be a horrible Friday. The disciples were crushed, broken, confused, in mourning, vanquished and hopeless. Everything was finished. But then came Sunday. Good Friday is good in view of Sunday morning. And in this is a secret of living. Don’t see things solely through today’s eyes, but through the eyes of tomorrow. Because God promises that for those who love Him, He’s going to work all things for good. It doesn’t matter what you’re going through now, Sunday morning is coming and it’s going to turn around. Before you see it, thank God for the solution. Learn the secret of seeing things in your life now through the eyes of heaven, through the finished work, when all that’s now- your good, your bad, your problems, your troubles- is going to be turned into perfect good. Thank God for your situation and it too will become a Good Friday. And it’s a Good Friday through the eyes of Sunday morning.

From Message #761 – The Sunday Morning Dawn
Scripture: Luke 24: 6-7

Today’s Mission – Look at all things today through heavenly eyes to the resurrection. Through every trial hold onto Sunday morning.

The Full Moon Redemption

Friday, January 5, 2024

Hebrew months are lunar, beginning on the new moon. Messiah died on Passover, which is in the middle of the month, meaning that He died during the time of a full moon. The full moon wasn’t a scary thing to the Hebrews, but beautiful. Because it spoke of fullness and fulfillment – just as Messiah is the ultimate fulfillment. He fulfills all emptiness and makes all things full to those who have accepted Him. How did the moon become full at the time of His death? Not by trying to do anything, but simply by reflecting the light of the sun. How do we become full? It’s not by trying to become more than we are, but by reflecting the light of God. Just as the moon was made to reflect the sun, we’re made to reflect His glory. Let the light of God shine from you, touching every part of your life, emotions, secret things, talents, and dreams. As it’s written, “We, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of God, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory just as from the Lord.”

From Message #455 – The Nisan Lamb
Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Today’s Mission – Let your light shine for all to see, that you reflect Messiah. Let God use you to the fullness of His glory as He touches your life.

The Yeshua Entrance

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Jerusalem has seen many armies and generals enter through its gates – Nebuchadnezzar, Titus with the Romans, the Muslims and Crusaders in the Middle Ages, General Allenby in WWI, Moshe Dayan in the Six Day War – but the most famous entrance of all wasn’t made with great armies, but by a lone rabbi riding on a donkey on Palm Sunday. More significant, pivotal, and powerful than all the rest was the life and effect of this one Jewish man – Yeshua; Jesus. So the greatest thing that can happen in your life is not money, power, successes, or accomplishments – it’s the entrance of Messiah into your heart, not just once but every day of your life. The most important thing you can ever do is learn to receive Him. Get your eyes off the things that will mean nothing in the end and set your eyes and heart on doing something far more important. Learn to truly receive your Messiah – His love, His joy, and His indwelling presence. Of all the things that will ever happen in your life, this will by far be the greatest.

From Message #604 – The Donkey And The Clouds
Scripture: Psalm 13:5

Today’s Mission – Make it your aim today to open your heart to truly let the presence of Messiah come in afresh, as for the first time.

Letting Go Of The Donkey

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Imagine: You’re sitting in your house and you hear your car start. Looking outside, you see a bunch of men. They shout to you, “The Lord needs your car!” A similar thing happened two thousand years ago, but with a donkey, not a car. What if you were the owner of the donkey? It’s not just a possession; it’s your very livelihood. What would you do? The owner of the donkey just let it go, because it was for the Lord. You have a donkey in your life, something you consider very important, something you don’t want to let go of, give up or change- but a still small voice in your heart is saying, “Let it go, the Lord needs to take it away, and you need to let it go.” What is your donkey? It’s that thing in your life you have to let go of and give to the Lord. God blessed the donkey’s owner and that donkey was the one the Messiah rode into Jerusalem. Let go, and your life will be blessed in ways you can’t imagine. It all begins when you let the ‘donkey’ go.

From Message #212 – Messiah’s Jackass
Scripture: Luke 6:30

Today’s Mission – Identify your donkey, that thing in your life you need to let go of, and give it joyfully to the service of the Lord.

That Which is About Him

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Sometimes people will say, “That was a great sermon” or “That was a great service.” It’s nice encouragement, but it’s not the point. It’s not about the sermon or service. It’s what the sermon or service was about that matters. If the sermon was about Messiah, salvation, and lifting Him up- if He was the center and it was true- that’s the point. It’s about the reality of Him, even if the music bombs and the service was a disaster, it’s a success if it’s about Him. What’s true for sermons and services is also true for your life. What matters about your life is that your life is about God, that your efforts and words are all focused on Him. It doesn’t matter how successful you are in this world or how many problems or frustrations you have; it means nothing at the end. The only thing that matters is what makes your life a wonderful life- being focused and centered on Him to glorify Him. For the sermon, the walk, the heart, and the life that is all about Him… will be a wonderful one!

From Message #671 – Messiah in the Synagogue
Scripture: Matthew 5:16Today’s Mission – Today be focused and centered on Him to glorify Him and have a wonderful life.

THE SERPENT’S WAR

Monday, January 1, 2024

Shalom, to you my Friend and Co-Minister in the Great Commission…

Just as the sacred Hebrew year had come to its final day, all hell broke loose on the nation of Israel. Just as it seemed to many as if the Jewish nation had finally found its peace among its Arab neighbors and in the world with a looming peace deal with Saudi Arabia, its peace was shattered into a million fragments.
It was in the autumn of last year, on the morning of October 7, that agents of Hamas invaded the land of Israel, targeting men, women, and children, mothers and babies, for execution, for terror, murder, torture, killing children in front of their parents, burning children alive. It was the first time any such thing had happened to the Jewish people since the last days of the Nazi Holocaust.
The world was shocked and for a moment expressed sympathy. But that moment was short-lived. It wasn’t long before the nations of the world were casting Israel, in its campaign to end the terror of Hamas, as the villain. Students in American Ivy League colleges voiced their strong support for Hamas. All around the world anti-Semitism not only reared its head, but exploded – and not only where one might have expected it – but throughout Europe, in London, in Berlin, and in America – in Los Angeles and New York.
Many were shocked, including Jewish people. Many liberal Jewish people were shocked at the virulent anti-Semitism they saw among their left-wing colleagues – at the silence of those who should have denounced the atrocities of Hamas – and the outright support of the terrorists from the woke.
And yet, for a believer, while it was all shocking, it should not have been surprising. The Bible says there is an enemy – in Hebrew, Sah-tan or Satan. He wars against the purposes of God. The Jewish people and Israel are the center of the purposes of God. Thus, he has tried to wipe them off the face of the earth for ages. He tried to do so in ancient times, in medieval times, and in modern times. It is the oldest hatred on earth – and it’s not rational – it’s irrational. It’s not natural – but supernatural. What Hamas did was not political – it was demonic. What took place in autumn of 2023 only further bears witness that the Bible is the word of God. Further, the Bible foretells that in the last days, the world will come against the tiny nation of Israel. We’re watching it transpire. And yet the crisis also bore witness, that Israel’s best friends are the true followers of Jesus/ Yeshua. With your help we have given over $100,000 of humanitarian aid to help Israel in this crisis. Thank you!
This month pray for the peace of Jerusalem and for the purposes of God. For the days in which we live are truly prophetic – and we have been called for such a time as this. May God greatly bless you!
Your brother and co-laborer
in His love and service,
JonathanSee Message: Overcoming the Serpent
Scripture: Revelation 12

That You Might Know

Friday, December 29, 2023

Paul said, “My goal is that I might know Him.” He didn’t say that I have known Him, but that I might know Him. If Paul, who knew so much of Him, could say “that I might know Him,” how much more should we say that? Paul said, “that I might know Him” as if he didn’t. And it’s true. There was so much more that he didn’t know and really knowing God is never ending. Paul actually would be the one chosen to write much of the New Testament, and yet, he can still say that I have yet to know Him. Those who will truly know God are those who admit that they don’t know half of the story. Those who are open are those who don’t stop seeking. That was the goal of Paul’s life. Let it also be the goal of your life. Do you have another goal? Take it away to know God- His peace, His love, His presence, His heart, His holiness, His joy, and His glory. It’s a simple goal- the highest goal. Make it your own, that you might know Him.

From Message #336 – Filled with the Fullness
Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Today’s Mission – Make your goal the same as Paul’s today, “that I might know Him”.

The Exposition of Him

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Synagogue centers on the reading of the Torah. The rabbi reads from the appointed section of the Torah – called the Parashah. Then he expounds on it. We have Yeshua; Jesus. He’s the Grand Rabbi of the universe. He expounds on the Torah, God’s word, better than any other rabbi. He’s the greatest expounder of God’s word. But it’s not just that He expounded on the Torah – it’s that the Torah expounded on Him. He didn’t just teach about the Torah, the Torah and the prophets taught about Him. The Word is about Him. It’s not just that He teaches about life – it’s that life teaches us about Him! He’s the center. If you want to live in the power of the blessing you were meant to live in, make Him the center of everything. Let everything you do be about Him. Let your heart, your life, and your purpose be to expound Messiah so that everyone can see. While many have rabbis who expound on the Word, you have a Rabbi so great that the very purpose of your life is to expound upon Him.

From Message #657 – The Grand Rabbi
Scripture: Luke 24:32

Today’s Mission – Make it your purpose to make your life expound Messiah to all those around you today.

Paul With no Training

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Soon after Saul, or Paul, comes to the Lord, we find him already teaching and preaching with no real training. He didn’t wait to know everything before preaching, he just started. How do you learn to encourage someone, to lead someone to the Lord, to meet someone’s needs, to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, or visit prisoners? You just do it. Don’t wait until you know everything, until you have all the degrees, diplomas and certificates – there’s no way you can know everything. Minister now anyway. Share the gospel now. You don’t have to know how, just do it. Touch the sick, visit the lonely, reach out to the unsaved, feed the hungry, and encourage your brother and sister now. Paul started doing it when he didn’t really know what he was doing and he didn’t do too badly. You don’t have to know what you’re doing in the Lord. You just have to know the One who does. You just have to do it, and God will take care of the rest.

From Message #656 – The “Out The Window” Principle
Scripture: James 1:27

Today’s Mission – Don’t keep waiting for the right time and ability to minister. Step out and minister now and it will be the right time, and God will give you the ability.

The Leper’s Solitude

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Leviticus 13 says, “The one with leprosy shall wear torn clothes, uncover his head, cover his upper lip, and cry unclean…. He’s to dwell alone.” The leper in the bible is a picture of how we are spiritually, dwelling in this world as spiritual lepers. That’s how most of us start out in life, unclean, with guilt inside. When you’re guilty, you’re not clean; you dwell alone, out of fellowship with God. Maybe you’re saved now, but you still feel like you’re not worthy. We have this account of the leper who didn’t let his condition stop him from coming to Messiah. He comes to Messiah and says, “You can make me clean if you’re willing.” Messiah says, “I am willing.” Yeshua touches him and he’s cleansed and is at the end of his aloneness. Whatever the thing is in your life – no matter how bad or shameful – bring it to Messiah. Let Him touch it – your guilt, your shame, your infirmity – and He will remove it and your conscience will be cleansed. You won’t dwell alone anymore, but with Him as a beloved child of God.

From Message #655 – If You Are Willing
Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Today’s Mission – Bring your leprosy, your infirmity, your weakness, your shame, your wounds, your sin, and any unclean thing to Messiah today and let Him touch you and set you free.

Beit Ha Knesset

Monday, December 25, 2023

The house of parliament in Israel is called the Knesset, which means the meeting place or the gathering. It’s also translated as the word synagogue. Messiah’s ministry is also connected to the word synagogue. It was there that Messiah’s ministry began, where He taught and healed, where the Gospel first spread, where Paul preached. That’s where the first Jewish and gentile believers came together. The church began in the Knesset or synagogue. There’s only one nation on earth whose house of government is called by the name by which Messiah’s ministry began. That’s another sign that there’s a special link between the Jewish people and Messiah. Messiah’s ministry will not be complete until it comes home to Israel. That’s where He’s going to set up His kingdom. As believers, we must be praying for the peace of Jerusalem, to prepare for it by working for the salvation of the Jewish people through our prayers, through our giving, through our sharing the Gospel. The kingdom is going to come when Messiah returns to the synagogue of Israel, to the Beit Ha Knesset.

From Message #654 – Messiah in the Pulpit
Scripture: Matthew 23:39

Today’s Mission – Take time today to pray for Israel and the salvation of the Jewish people.

The Momentum For Your Breakthrough

Friday, December 22, 2023

To win a race, ski downhill fast, launch a rocket into outer space, or operate a nuclear particle accelerator, you need momentum. Whether it’s a small thing or a great thing, you need momentum to excel. It’s the same way in the Lord; there’s a certain momentum needed for breakthrough. The problem is that when we start gaining momentum, we often fall into the same stupid sin. It’s not just that sin hurts your life, it also robs you of the momentum you need to be able to excel and get your breakthrough in the Lord. You don’t have to keep falling. You need to set your heart to be focused on God, single-minded, and believe you can rise in God. If you’re on the right track-good. Why put in a little backsliding or a little failure or a little indulgence? Keep going. Dare to go straight, rise higher, and not slow things down with unrighteousness. Go in the spirit of repentance, in holiness, and in victory. You’ll get your momentum. Break the gravity barrier, and your walk will be launched into heavenly places.

From Message #391 – The Devil And Utopia
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24

Today’s Mission – What breakthrough do you need today? Start working on gaining spiritual momentum – then use that momentum to take off.

The Waters of Bitterness

Thursday, December 21, 2023

In the beginning, darkness was over the face of the deep and the Spirit of God moved on the face of the waters. And God said, “Let there be light.” And there was light. But after the fall of man, there’s darkness, confusion, void, fear, bitterness and lack of meaning. When God came again to bring light into the world, to bring His presence, the Spirit of God came not on the face of waters, but upon a human being named Miriam; or Mary, whose name means waters of bitterness or sorrow. God’s Spirit again moves upon the waters and upon Mary’s life. From Mary comes Yeshua, which means Salvation. From bitterness comes Yeshua – salvation. From the sorrows of our life, God brings joy. From your disappointments, His will is to bring hope. From darkness is born life. For God, who said, “Light shall shine out of darkness,” is the One who has shone in our hearts. Whatever that thing is in your life- the bitterness, the darkness, the sorrow – lift it up to Him like Mary and He’ll come upon it and from the waters of bitterness, will come Yeshua; Salvation.

From Message #381 – Miryam
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Today’s Mission – Examine your heart today and let Yeshua come into any bitter area.

The Jonah Principle

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

There’s a ship at sea. It’s stormy and it’s going to be destroyed. They’re out of God’s will and there is only one answer: throw Jonah overboard into the raging sea. They could have prayed all they wanted but without doing that act, without repentance, there’s no calming of the storm. When the storm in your life, in your soul, in your heart comes, when you don’t have peace, you can have peace but you have to ask yourself what needs to turn. The answer comes when you do what God is calling you to do. Take that step of repentance. The storm is going to stop when you repent. You’ll only have peace in your heart when you do it. Don’t waste your life beating around a bush – do what you have to do. Make that change – that decision – and get that ungodly thing out of your life. Get the holy thing into your life that God is calling you to do. Just do God’s will. With repentance will come peace and victory through the storm and it all begins when you throw Jonah overboard.

From Message #375 – Going Overboard
Scripture: Acts 26:20

Today’s Mission – Throw that sin overboard today and do what God is calling you to do.

The Kaddish Revelation

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

When a Jewish person dies, we recite the Kaddish. It’s known as the prayer for the dead, or the mourner’s prayer. It says this: Magnify and sanctify His great name. Blessed, praised, glorified, exalted, honored, magnified, extolled and lauded be the Holy One, blessed be He. There’s nothing about death in it, it’s all a hymn of praise. We need to praise God always, even when we’re hurt or sorrowful. When you’re down, lost or everything is going against you, magnify Him anyway, and you’ll be blessed. In times of death, there’s no mention of death in the prayer, only praise for God. This means that no matter what your problem is, don’t get wrapped up in it. The answer to the problem isn’t in the problem, it’s in praising God. The more time you spend dwelling on your problems, the more time you’re going to be in your problems. Praise God and your life will be filled with blessing. Bless God at all times. Praise Him in the valley and you’ll end up praising Him on the mountain tops, too. That’s the lesson of the Kaddish.

From Message #653 – A Guide to the Baruchas
Scripture: Psalm 21:8

Today’s Mission – When problems arise today, don’t get caught up in them; start praising God.

Masklessness

Monday, December 18, 2023

We often speak of people wearing masks, putting on a mask of smiles. When I was growing up, in our house was a box of masks of monsters and ghosts for Halloween. The truth is, in life, people wear masks that are nicer than the way they are inside – it’s a facade. But in God, it is the opposite. You think the real you is an unholy, wretched failure. If you’re born again, it’s the ugly part of you that’s the monster mask. In the Lord, the inner man is beautiful. In the Lord, your old self isn’t your true self; your past self and all those habits are not your real self anymore. That’s just a mask of old ways. Take off the mask of failure, rebellion, and all those things. Take off the old self, put on the new, and live in the beauty of the new and whose image you have been created. Live as the beloved, holy, pure child of God that you are now and see the rest of it for what it is – just an old monster mask.

From Message #652 – Little Monsters
Scripture: Colossians 3:10

Today’s Mission – Live this day without maskless – transparent, truthful, and in the light

Egypt’s Miserable Heaven

Friday, December 15, 2023

The Egyptians thought paradise was an underworld, a terrifying place. If you were good, you would be put in charge of keeping dams and canals in good repair. The Egyptian version of paradise was road work! They took the present miserable life that they had and projected it onto paradise. With God, it’s the opposite. In God, it’s not just about waiting for paradise. Heaven is so awesome that it spills over and affects earthly life. It’s so great that it touches here and now. It’s on earth as it is in heaven. For the pagan world, the present life spills over into the future. For the believer, the future life spills over to here and now. It transforms our present life. Live in the heavenly now. Dwell now in the heavenly. Rejoice and learn to get the joy of heaven now, because heaven is too big to be kept only for then. Heaven is so great, that it will change your life. If you will seek it, receive it and walk in it, then it’s here and now that the heavenly life begins for you.

From Message #649 – The Other Paradise
Scripture: Matthew 16:19

Today’s Mission – Keep the right focus and look at your life and every situation of your life today from a heavenly perspective.

God’s Invisible Hand

Thursday, December 14, 2023

In the Book of Esther, even though the name of God isn’t mentioned even once the presence of God is evident in every event; though seeming at times to be out of control, exactly on track, guided by the hand of God. There are times when we don’t feel assured of His presence in the events of our lives. The fact is, even when you can’t see or feel Him, He’s there.When it seems as if He’s abandoned you, He’s always faithful. Even when Messiah cried out, My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me, God wasn’t absent; it was God crying out. When you cry out, -Where are you God?- God cries out with you. We know the God of Exodus, of Judgments, Miracles, Passovers, Red Seas, and thundering Mountains, but we also need to know the God of the Book of Esther. He’s the One who may seem absent in our moments of crisis but is there in every event, speaking in the invisible burning bushes; moving in the quiet Passovers and bringing His people the Promised Land through hidden Red Seas.

From Message #533: The Book of the Unmentioned God
Scripture: Romans 1:20Today’s Mission – When you don’t feel His presence, speak the Word over yourself, – my God will never leave me or forsake me.

Hadas The Evergreen

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Esther’s real name was Hadassah. Hadassah comes from the Hebrew word “Hadas” which means myrtle; a thick green bush which grows on the high places of Israel, with fragrant leaves and flowers used for perfume. No matter what the season or circumstance, it’s always green. What a beautiful name for the woman we know as Esther. She also was planted on a high place – the throne of Persia. She entered the king’s presence perfumed. In the end, she didn’t let circumstance determine her life, but proved faithful to who she was in Israel and in God. You too are to be a myrtle in the Lord; bear sweet fragrance all the days of your life, not determined by circumstances, but by who you are in God and who He is in you. Bear God’s fruits in season and out of season. Dwell in the high places of God, filled with His presence and you’ll overcome the world and every problem and circumstance. Don’t let a day go by without dwelling in His presence and your life will be like the myrtle and your walk evergreen.

From Message #366 – Lessons from Esther
Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Today’s Mission – Take time today to be in His presence – be evergreen.

There’s Nobody Home

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Some people have answering machines that say, -I’m sorry, I’m not home right now,- when in truth, they’re sitting next to the machine listening and judging the callers, deciding whether or not to answer. The problem is that we do the same thing with God. God’s calling us and we don’t answer, pretending that we’re not home. What does -I have a calling’ mean? You can’t have a calling unless someone is calling you. If God is calling you, then you need to answer Him and step out. Repent; do whatever you must do to obey. Take the first step of your journey- He’s calling you. You’ve heard His voice in your heart, in the tugging of your spirit. It’s His Spirit on your spirit. Don’t just sit there, letting it pass you by- answer the call of God and say, -I’m sorry, I’m home, I’m here, I do hear you, and the answer is yes. I repent.- The call of God is too important to let it pass you by and end up on a spiritual answering machine.

From Message #644 – Hineni
Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Today’s Mission – Listen today for His voice, His whispers, and His calling and answer it right away.

He Makes You Kosher

Monday, December 11, 2023

Rabbis oversee the certifying of kosher food and making sure that it’s clean. Yeshua, Jesus was a rabbi. But He is not just a rabbi, He’s the greatest Rabbi – He’s the Rabbi of the universe, the cosmic Rabbi. He’s so great, He takes what’s not kosher and makes it kosher. We’re all un-kosher, even the best of us are unclean and unholy, but the amazing thing is that Messiah takes us and declares us kosher. He takes the depressed and he declares them joyful. He takes the failures and declares them victorious, the guilty He declares innocent, the messed up He declares perfect. Messiah declares you kosher. Believe it even before you see it, because you may not look like it. Your life may still look messed up, but believe Him. You may not look holy, but through Messiah’s blood you are made holy. It’s about Him, the Rabbi of rabbis. Before you see it, it will be. He has declared you kosher. Live like it, think like it, act like it, live a kosher life because you have now become rabbinically approved.

From Message #643 – The Cosmic Rabbi
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15

Today’s Mission – Look at yourself in the mirror today and tell yourself who you are in Messiah.

Scripture on Scripture

Friday, December 8, 2023

Hebrews 2:1 says, “For this reason, we must pay much closer attention.” It’s scripture telling us to pay closer attention to scripture. In other words, it doesn’t matter how much attention you’re paying to scripture – you need to pay more close attention. No matter how great you think salvation is, there’s always more. No matter how great you think God is, He’s greater. No matter how amazing you think He is, He’s even more amazing. No matter how much attention you’re paying to God, you need to pay more, to seek Him more. You need to spend more time with Him, to be growing more in Him. You need to love Him more, praise Him more, know Him more, believe Him more, trust Him more, thank Him more, rejoice in Him more and serve Him more. Obey, worship and glorify Him more. Are you paying close attention? Pay closer attention. Because even the scripture that tells you to pay attention, is telling you to pay even closer attention. God is more, salvation is greater, and Messiah is more awesome. Also, ‘more’ is what God has in store for you.

From Message #640 – Better Than Angels
Scripture: Psalms 71:14

Today’s Mission – Pay close attention as you read the word today, and then pay closer attention.

Lessons From The Lemon Tree

Thursday, December 7, 2023

If you put a lemon tree on a hill, in a valley, city, countryside, or next to an apple tree, it still produces lemons. It’s our nature to focus on our circumstances, personal life, work life, or financial life, but Messiah doesn’t focus on those things. Your circumstance has little to do with the walk God called you to. Salvation is unconditional. Messiah won’t ask you about your circumstances on the Day of Judgment. He came that you might bear fruit. If you abide in Him, you’ll bear fruit, and that’s God’s will for your life. It doesn’t matter if you’re on the mountain or in the valley, if people love you or hate you. You bear fruit not because of what’s around you, but because of what’s inside of you. This world, with all its circumstances – good and bad – can’t stop you from bearing fruit. Learn from the lemon tree: bear your fruit no matter what, because He loves you. His love is unconditional, so your fruit should be unconditional. Fruit doesn’t come because of circumstance, it comes because of the tree.

From Message #639 – Bananas, Pineapples, & Nuts
Scripture: Matthew 3:8Today’s Mission – Today, practice bearing the fruit of the Spirit in every place, time, situation, and circumstance unconditionally

The Prince of Another Kind

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Most of us grew up with fairy tales. Many people are disappointed with life, living in heartbreak, sorrow, mourning, and bitterness, because their life didn’t turn out “happily ever after.” But life isn’t a fairy tale and Messiah isn’t prince charming. He’s the Sar Hayim, the Prince of Life. You aren’t saved by this life; you’re saved by Him, the true Prince. He turned out to save you. He overcame death, sin, evil and the grave, and if you’ll stop living according to how life turns out and start living like He turned out, you’ll be blessed. His loving kindness is better than life and that is the victory. I have good news for you. Your life isn’t a fairy tale. You don’t have to be miserable; you can be blessed. Scripture doesn’t speak about living happily ever after, it speaks about rejoicing always. That’s unconditional. So stop looking for prince charming, he doesn’t exist. Start learning to be a disciple of the Prince of Life and you won’t live happily ever after, but you can live rejoicing always and that’s even better– a life of unstoppable joy.

From Message #638 – Beggars, Princes, & Fairy Tales
Scripture: Psalm 31:7

Today’s Mission – Gain the victory today by rejoicing in your Prince of Life.

Maker of The Ages

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Hebrews 1:1-2 says, “God created the world” but it can also be translated, “the ages.” It’s a mystery. All past, present and future is created in Him in the beginning. It’s all in Him who’s the same yesterday, today, and forever to whom a day is like a thousand years and a thousand years like a day. He stretched out the heavens and when He died, He died for the world; the ages past, present and future, and every sin you’ll ever commit. He died also to prepare a whole new life for you. The future is in Him. Your life filled with righteousness and good works that haven’t happened yet are all in Him already. He died not only for your past, but for your future. So don’t fear the future. Walk boldly into the good works that are prepared for you and fulfill His will that He gave His life for. Because He’s not only the God who created the world. He’s Lord over the universe and the ages of your life. The maker of the ages.

From Message #637 – The Radiance of His Glory
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-7

Today’s Mission – Let go of any fear, regret, or anger, and thank Him for covering your past, present and future.

Hitler and The Spear of Messiah

Monday, December 4, 2023

In the Hapsburg Library in Vienna there was a spear believed to be the one used to pierce Messiah’s side. The young Adolf Hitler became fascinated by it and would stare at it for hours. When he marched into Vienna he took that spear. The greatest enemy of God, the world knew in the 20th century possessed the spear that was said to have drawn the blood of Messiah. The real spear though a vessel of evil, actually fulfilled prophecy; God’s purposes and became used for good. Messiah was pierced through and we received healing. We’re saved by His blood. So God used one of the most evil men who ever lived to bring about the rebirth of Israel. Through the Holocaust, Israel came back to the world and the world accepted it. The spear of the Roman soldier, every evil no matter what it is, whatever is against you, whatever problem, it’s not stronger than God’s love and God’s will. Don’t fear evil, don’t fear the enemy, because God will turn it all for good. And that problem that came against you was only the spear of the Roman soldier.

From Message #636 – The Reich and the Kingdom
Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Today’s Mission – Believe the good today over every evil. Believe His love over every sin, and His power over every problem.

THE CHILLING CASE OF MIKE AND KITTY BURKE

Friday, December 1, 2023

Shalom, to you my Friend and Co-Minister in the Great Commission…

I warned it would happen in America. And now it has.
Mike and Kitty Burke live in Massachusetts. In trying to have children, they discovered they were infertile. They sought to become foster parents in the hope of eventually adopting children of their own. As part of the process, they went through 30 hours of training, home assessments, detailed interviews, and having their family life scrutinized.
Their many strengths were acknowledged as well as the fact that they were a loving couple. But they were rejected. Why? The state subjected them to an intense amount of questioning over their faith. They were asked if they would support and affirm their child’s sexual orientation and gender identity. In other words, if their foster son told them he was a girl or their foster daughter, a boy, would they affirm that new identity? They answered that they would love any child in their home and see him or her as “made in God’s image and likeness.” They were told that their “faith is not supportive, and neither are they.” And thus, they were not fitting to be entrusted with a foster child.
So the State of Massachusetts is denying Christians the right to become foster parents. That would be bad enough. But the implications go farther. The issue is not limited by the word “foster.” If Massachusetts believes that Christians are not fit to be foster parents, then it has to follow that they don’t see Christians as fit to be parents at all.
This is what happened in the United Kingdom a number of years ago when a Christian couple was denied the chance to be foster or adoptive parents. But now it’s happened on American soil. And where? In Massachusetts, the Massachusetts that once led America in living for God as exemplified by the Puritans, but that now is leading America away from God. Keep in mind, Massachusetts was also the first state to legalize gay marriage. As I warned in the past that this would happen in America, I now warn that what happened in in Massachusetts won’t stay in Massachusetts. It will spread.
This is all part of the same movement by which school systems are indoctrinating children into altered genders while hiding the fact that they are doing so from their parents. The state now believes it has jurisdiction, authority, and possession of our children. How long will it be before it declares Christians unworthy to be parents?
This is an end-time sign. We must resist it and pray against it. Parents, God has entrusted your children to you. If we relinquish that charge – we will reap a whirlwind.
This month pray for America, for its families, and its children. Pray for revival. And may God greatly bless you as you do!
Your brother and co-laborer
in His love and service,

JonathanSee Message: Proverbs for the End-Time Believer
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Get Your Directions First

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Have you ever stopped and asked for directions and it didn’t help. You were still lost. When you’re on a long journey, you want to get your directions right from the start. You don’t want to waste any time going the wrong way. You don’t want to make a wrong turn because ultimately you’ll pay for it by losing time and energy. One wrong turn and you’re off track. So in the Lord, you don’t want to make wrong turns. You don’t want to proceed down a wrong course because you’ll have to pay for that sin, that mistake, that jumping ahead. It will take you off track and away from your destination, and you’ll have to get back on. So save yourself the problem. Wait until you know it’s God’s will. If you’re feeling uneasy, don’t do it. If there’s a question, don’t go there. Stop, get the direction right. Go in righteousness and don’t mess up your journey with sin, because it takes a lot longer to get back on track than to not go off in the first place.

From Message #632 – The Fork In The Road
Scripture: John 10:27

Today’s Mission – Get out your spiritual “road map” the “Bible” and study your route for today. Seek God’s will in every decision. Then go in it.

Appearing Beautiful or Being Beautiful

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

1 Peter 3:4 says, “Women are to have a quiet spirit.” The Greek word there means, undisturbed. Are you disturbed? It’s not beautiful. What does God find beautiful or ugly? When you’re disturbed, upset, or angry, it’s not a beautiful thing. When you’re a bitter person, filled with fear, discontent, frustrated, and never satisfied, that’s not beautiful. A person who’s in conflict with others, jealous, full of self-pity, always worrying, that’s not beautiful either. All these things are different ways of being disturbed. God calls us to have an undisturbed spirit. Start becoming truly beautiful by adorning yourself with an undisturbed spirit of peace, joy, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, contentment and blessing. We’re all called to be part of the bride. Cultivate a spirit that doesn’t get upset so easily, doesn’t get anxious, or bent out of shape, full of crisis, and fearful. Keep yourself in Messiah’s shalom by resting in His love. You’ll not only have peace, blessings, and contentment, but it’ll be something else. You’ll be beautiful to God.

From Message #631 – Beautiful Women
Scripture: 1 Peter 3:3-4

Today’s Mission – Today seek not to look beautiful – but to be truly beautiful in God’s Spirit.

The Antichrist Book

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Friedrich Nietzsche, the son of a Lutheran pastor, wrote a book called Antichrist. In it he called Christianity the one great curse, the one enormous, innermost perversion, the moral blemish of mankind. He said, “I regard Christianity as the most seductive lie that ever existed. I condemn it.” A young Austrian named Adolf Hitler, read Nietzsche’s books and was fascinated by them. He became a disciple of Nietzsche and his philosophy becoming the epitome of the title Antichrist and a foreshadow of the Antichrist to come. The result was The Third Reich, the Second World War, the Holocaust, and millions of people dying. Behind world history and the news are spiritual things; good and evil. What you do in the spiritual realm, what you believe and what you receive makes a difference. Hitler is evidence of that, going back to Nietzsche. So turn away from the ways of the enemy. Live as a child of light and you’ll prevail and crush the serpent under your feet. The enemy is real. But God is even more real!

From Message #630 – The Kingdom of Broken Crosses
Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-9

Today’s Mission – Today take the war you’re in more seriously. Reject and turn down anything of the evil one.

The All-Encompassing Son

Monday, November 27, 2023

Hebrews says that God who in past times spoke to us in many ways has now spoken to us by His Son. But in the Greek it doesn’t say “by His Son” it says, “by Son” without anything before the noun. We do that when we say, “I’m going home.” We don’t say I’m going to the home. The reason is “home” is all encompassing, so you don’t put something in front of it. In the same way, the Son of God is so all in all, so incredible, so everything, that you don’t put anything in front of Him. He doesn’t need a modifier. He doesn’t need anything in front of Him. He’s everything. He’s not just a son, not just a light, not just the life. We can’t separate ourselves from Him because we’re in Him. There’s no need to qualify Him. There’s no end to Him. He’s our life and we’re in Him. So live your life in Him as if He’s everything. There’s no limiting Him. He’s not just the Light, the Life, and the Son; He’s light and life itself! He’s all in all, SON!

From Message #629 – Latter Days and Sundry Times
Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23

Today’s Mission – Don’t put anything in front of Him today. Make Him your all in all.

The Little Red Riding Hood Deception

Friday, November 17, 2023

One of the first stories I ever learned was Little Red Riding Hood. She encounters a wolf posing as her grandmother. After a short talk with the wolf, she begins to suspect something’s amiss. She calls in some hunters and they kill the wolf. There’s a biblical principle in this story. Messiah Yeshua, Jesus spoke of wolves, He spoke of the enemy as wolves. He spoke of wolves in sheep’s clothing. The principle here is, evil never comes as evil. It always disguises itself as good. No temptation comes to you in its actual form. It doesn’t show you all the ugliness that it’s going to do with the big teeth it has. It comes to you as a grandmother with a bonnet on. It seems harmless and good, but remember, whenever you’re being tempted, behind that bonnet there’s a wolf wanting to devour your walk, your family, and everything in your life. Don’t give it any room, don’t approach it, don’t engage it, just get out of the room. Call the hunters and be done with it. When temptation comes, resist and don’t engage in conversation with the enemy today. Call on the name of the Lord.

From Message #617 – Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing
Scripture: James 4:7

Today’s Mission – When temptation comes, resist and don’t engage in conversation with the enemy today. Call on the name of the Lord.

The World’s Most Famous Prostitute

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Many think Mary Magdalene was a prostitute who came to the Lord. Pope Gregory the Great was the first to link her to the prostitute who wept at his feet. All we really know is that Mary Magdalene had demons and was delivered by Messiah. We don’t know whether she was a prostitute or sexually immoral. But no one questions it. She’s become the world’s most famous prostitute. Imagine that you come to the Lord and for generations you’re known as the world’s most famous prostitute. It doesn’t matter what people think of you. Most of the time they’re wrong anyway. It only matters what Messiah thinks of you and that you’re with Him now. Start rejoicing with what God thinks. Get away from caring about what people have in their minds. It doesn’t matter. It means nothing. Get close to God like Mary Magdalene. It’s all that’s going to matter in the end; getting close to Him. Because when all is said and done, Messiah is enough.

From Message #616 – Magdalene
Scripture: Galatians 1:10

Today’s Mission – Don’t be concerned today with what others think about you, but rejoice in His thoughts toward you.

Breaking Your Jim Crow Laws

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The Civil War was won, slavery was abolished. But in the South there were, “The Jim Crow laws,” by which Black Americans were still degraded and deprived of their rights. It wasn’t until the Civil Rights movement, that these laws were challenged and changed. In the same way, Messiah has won the war against sin, the flesh, the devil and bondage. He did it on Calvary. But many believers are still living in the same old laws of sin and death, even though they’re free. You have to challenge that old law, just like the Jim Crow law. Defy that old law in your life. When the enemy says you have to fall, backslide, fail or mess up, you say, “No, I won’t! I’m not subject to this anymore! Messiah set me free and I’m free indeed. I will not obey, submit or give in anymore, because greater is He that’s in me than you in the world.” Break the law today. I’m not speaking of the laws of the state but the laws of the enemy that have no place in your life. It’s time to be free!

From Message #615 – All the Commandments Not in the Bible
Scripture: Galatians 5:13-14

Today’s Mission – Break the laws of the enemy today and walk in the freedom of Messiah.

The Incense Cloud of Busyness

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

The cloud of incense is what the high priest would burn when he came into the Holy of Holies because he had to cloud it up to not die from seeing the glory of God. You might be doing the same thing. One of the most popular incense that we burn to keep us from God’s Glory is our incense of busyness. We distance ourselves from God by creating busyness. We come home, turn on the television, the internet, cell phone or something else. We cloud out devotion, prayer and worship. We cloud Him out. Our schedule’s filled with things and no time to really enter His presence. You can be ministering for Him, but you have a cloud of busyness that is keeping you from really knowing Him and being intimate. In the New Covenant, there’s no more veil or cloud. So start unclouding your life. Start clearing out space for God. Make time every day when you’re just alone with Him. Make time for living in the reality of God’s presence without the cloud. Live unclouded. Live cloudless.

From Message #614 – The Incense and the Glory
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Today’s Mission – Put aside your busyness today and spend time alone with Him.

Be Ye First Fruitful

Monday, November 13, 2023

We’re called to be fruitful. But did you know we’re called to be first fruitful? In Hebrew, bikkurim means “first fruits.” The day of bikkurim is when the first fruits would be lifted up from the earth. Messiah rose on “first fruits” because His resurrection is the first fruits from the dead. It had never been done before. Messiah gives you the power not just to be fruitful, but to be first fruitful. That means you can bear fruit when you have never born fruit before. When nobody loves you, you can bear the first fruit of love. When no one’s reaching out to you, be first fruitful and reach out to them. When everyone’s negative, where there’s no reason to rejoice, you be first fruitful and rejoice. Have peace and praise anyway. Our new life begins in the tomb, when there was no reason for Messiah to come alive. So you have the same power to bear fruit when there’s no reason. You’ve heard, “be fruitful;” but now I give you a new commandment. Don’t just be fruitful; learn the secret of becoming first fruitful. Bear that fruit anyway.

From Message #613 – The Bikoreem
Scripture: Colossians 1:10

Today’s Mission – Look for opportunities today to be first fruitful for the Lord. Don’t react but act upon. Don’t wait for the good, shine the good.

The City And The Dead

Friday, November 10, 2023

In Israel, you’ll notice that graves are outside the city. The dead were placed outside the camp in the wilderness and outside the cities in the promised land. In Mark 5, you read about the demoniac; the man who was possessed. He hung out by the graves, the dead and the unclean. But when God delivered him, he moved away from the graves to the living. Before you knew the Lord, you hung out with the dead, lived in dead places, handled dead things, talked and thought about dead things. But once you’re saved, you have to leave the dead things and get into life. One of the signs of being saved is that you can distinguish between the living and the dead. When you get saved, you leave dead things. So if you’re saved, stop handling dead things. Gossip, old sin, old indulgences, old lust, envy, addiction, idolatry, selfishness are all dead. You’re not dead. You’re a child of God and alive. So put away that dead habit, whatever it is. Because God has called you out of the tomb and into the land of the living, into life.

From Message #609 – Moses is Dead
Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Today’s Mission – Put away any dead habit today and declare that you are alive in Messiah.

Caterpillar Lipstick

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Imagine a caterpillar that spends its life trying to be the prettiest most popular caterpillar around, or trying to be the most successful by gaining money and caterpillar riches? The point of the caterpillar’s existence isn’t to become beautiful, popular or successful as a caterpillar. It’s to die as a caterpillar and be born as a butterfly. So with us. You’re not on this planet to look the prettiest, become the most popular, successful or wealthy. This whole life is a caterpillar life. You’re here to exchange it for a butterfly’s life; to die to the old life, so that you can live the greater life. That means letting go of this caterpillar life, dying to self, the flesh, to ego, dying to the caterpillar life, giving instead of taking, letting go, decreasing. Don’t lose sight of why you’re here. This is what it’s all about. Don’t get caught up in caterpillar stuff. Look beyond, press beyond, let go of that caterpillar life. Enter the realm of the butterfly so that you can become that beautiful, heavenly creature that God calls you to become in Messiah.

From Message #608 – The Butterfly’s Child
Scripture: Colossians 3:2Today’s Mission – Ask the Lord to show you an area of your life that you need to die to. Let Him transform you.

The Wise old ant Leaders

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

In an ant colony, the work is initiated by servant leaders who lead by example so the younger ants imitate them. By the time a worker reaches the age of five or six, it’s considered to be a wise servant leader. The greatest of them is the servant of all. Proverbs 6 says “go to the ant and learn.” This can change your life. Do you want your spouse, your children, your employees, your congregation, your pastors, or your other brothers and sisters in the Lord to change? Well, go to the ants. They want the younger ones to do a lot. So they are examples, that’s the secret. How about you? Do you want others to change, to be more loving, more spiritual? Then you be more loving and spiritual. Parents, do you want your children to be godly? Set your heart on being godly. Ministers, do you want your congregants to be more like apostles? You be more like Messiah. Be more like whatever you want from others. Become that person first. Because it all starts when we start learning how to be as wise as an ant.

From Message #535 – Go to the Ant
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Today’s Mission – Set today to be an example of Messiah to all those around you.

Life in The Sun

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

The sun is far out in space; yet its rays of light touch us. Energy that comes from the sun goes into our skin and becomes vitamins. We get energy from our food, the plants and animals that grow from the sun. It’s all stored sunlight. We move, think, eat, worship, and repent by sunlight. It’s amazing. We live on sunlight in one way or another. Messiah is the light of the world. Malachi 4:2 refers to Messiah as a sunrise rising. Messiah is the sunrise. Even though He’s in heaven, He actually touches us. His light touches you and so from Messiah’s light we’re to find energy. His radiance is to change us and transform us. We’re to move, walk and be filled by His light. It’s not just something nice to look at and see. He’s the awesome one who is to transform every part of your life. Get your whole life into His light, every part of it. Not only will it be lit up, but it will be energized. Because He is the giver of sunlight that moves and changes our life.

From Message #606 – The Divine Good Morning
Scripture: James 1:17

Today’s Mission – Dwell in the presence of the Lord today, in the Sunlight. Let His radiance touch your heart – and in the energy of His love, move forward to victory.

Night, Day, The Universe and You

Monday, November 6, 2023

The Hebrew holy days hold a mystery that has to do with your life. Passover, Yom Kippur, The Feast of Trumpets, Sabbath, and every holy day begins at night, at sundown. Every Hebrew day begins at sundown. When you look at the creation, notice what comes first; not day, but night. In our lives, night comes first; then Messiah comes as the rising sun, as the dawn, and we’re born again. A mystery that goes all the way back to the beginning that we need to move away from the darkness of night, let go of the old life and move to the light of His Word, of His presence. It’s the story of the entire universe. Messiah died as the sun was going down. He’s the light of the world that went down that we might say goodbye to the old and rise to the new. So learn from the creation itself. You were from the night, but you’re not any longer. Let go of the darkness and move to the dawn in Messiah. Because in Messiah, the sun has risen and it’s a new day.

From Message #605 – The Divine Good Night
Scripture: John 8:12

Today’s Mission – Move away from any darkness in your life today and press forward. Step into His light.

Lots For The Promised Land

Friday, November 3, 2023

Joshua 14:1-2 says the promised land was apportioned to each one by the lot of their inheritance. Joshua 18 describes Joshua casting the lots. Lots were used on the holiest day of the year, Yom Kippur. The Feast of Purim means the feast of lots. Lots are a picture of something happening by chance, as with the rolling of dice. Sometimes the way things happen in the world and in your life seems like it’s just happening by chance and you don’t see God’s purpose moving ahead. Remember the lots of the promised land. It was through the casting of lots they received their inheritance. If you’re following God, everything in your life, even things that look like they don’t make any sense, will be moving and working together in God to bring about God’s promises in your life. You don’t have to understand everything. Just keep moving forward, loving God, being faithful and know that everything in your life, even like the casting of lots, in God’s love, as you follow, He will lead you to your inheritance as a child of God in the land of milk and honey.

From Message #602 – The Purim
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Today’s Mission – Move forward today and give thanks for all the events, circumstances, and things in your life being orchestrated by God.

You Can’t go Overboard Enough

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Peter saw the Lord from the boat and went overboard, literally. He was perfectly in God’s will, stepping out in faith with his eyes on the Lord. Often, when you’re about to step out in faith for God, friends and family say, “you’re going overboard.” But are you? You can go overboard for what you think is God’s will but it isn’t, for a doctrinal bandwagon, an idea, a movement, or a cause; but you can never go overboard enough for God. Rather, it’s when we put things or idols above God and our passion isn’t on Him first that we’re overboard. God by definition is the One you go all out for. People go crazy at rock concerts, jump up and down at sporting events, and the world thinks it’s fine, but start going crazy for God and they think you’re going overboard. Scripture says, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength.” In other words, go crazy for God. Step out of the boat and go all out. Because in God, the only way to go overboard, is to not go overboard enough.

From Message #601 – The Balance of Balance
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4

Today’s Mission – Step out in faith today, step out of your routine – into the new – and follow the Lord’s leading. Go all out for Him.

The Mystery Of Barbie (Ishtar, Tammuz, & Ken)

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Shalom, to you my Friend and Co-Minister in the Great Commission…

I know. You’re thinking why am I writing about something as innocuous as Barbie [some of you may already be aware of where I’m going if you’ve seen the video posted on the web] but this actually is going to be a spiritual and even heavy message.

The biggest movie of this past summer and cultural phenomenon was Barbie. What possible controversy or concern could there be surrounding such a thing? Much. First, the movie was, in effect, a propaganda piece for radical feminism. The movie featured dialogue that sounded like something lifted from a manual on radical wokeness, if not Marxism. Men were depicted as the problem, enemies, and dangerous. Women were to stay with women and let men stay with men.

Particularly disturbing was the opening scene, in which girls mimic the apes of the movie 2001 A Space Odessy. The girls are playing with baby dolls, caring for them, nurturing them, mothering them. Then a colossal statue or idol of Barbie appears and causes the girls to begin smashing their baby dolls, breaking open their skulls. At that, the name Barbie appears.

The underlying message is girls need to reject motherhood, and babies are a hindrance that are to be disposed of – a message that is, unfortunately, totally in keeping with a culture that has disposed of over sixty million children. Though I write primarily about the movie and not the doll (and this is not to condemn those who have had Barbies), the doll itself has interesting connections. For those who have read The Return of the Gods, you know that the widespread presence e of figurines representing adult women was a common feature of the pagan world – most notably, images or idols of the goddess Ishtar. Ishtar was a prostitute. Barbie originated from a German sex doll named “Bild Lilli.” Bild Lilli was a sex worker or prostitute.

In the lore of Barbie, Ken is a secondary figure, an accessory. In the case of Ishtar, her boyfriend Tammuz, was a secondary accessory to the goddess’ mythology. In the movie, Ken is not only rejected but vanquished. In the myth of Ishtar, Tammuz is likewise vanquished.

Ishtar, being a prostitute worked against the bonds of marriage and motherhood. So, too, Barbie represented a move away from the ideal of marriage and motherhood and now, in 2023, a move away from men and the male-female foundation of life itself. In the movie, marriage is rejected as are motherhood and men. It is all part of a deluge of family and children’s entertainment aimed at indoctrinating the next generation. What does it mean? These are the last days. And we have to live, pray, act, and stand even more so as lights against the darkness. Let us pray this month, all the more, for the next generation and for the revival of this nation. And may God greatly bless you as you do!


Your brother and co-laborer

in His love and service,

JonathanSee Message: The Mystery Of Barbie (Ishtar, Tammuz, & Ken)
Scripture: Romans 12:2

The Well-Insulated Heart

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Have you ever experienced heat loss in your home through an opening, a crack around a doorway or window? You can feel heat escaping and cold coming in. A house that has openings, or doesn’t have enough insulation will always be subject to whatever’s outside. Luke 2:19 and 2:51 say, “Miriam (Mary) treasured these things in her heart.” She was a deep person, keeping the things of the Lord as treasures in her heart. We must do the same to have a strong inner life. Like a well insulated house, cultivate a strong sense of the Word in your life and heart, as treasures inside you. With no devotional or inner life, you’ll be like a house with no insulation. When it’s bad, cold, or tough outside, you’ll be depressed, sorrowful, and up and down with the world. But if you keep a strong inner life, an insulated heart, inner treasures, inner relationship with God, when the storms of life come and the cold winds of life blow in your direction, it’s not going to touch your heart, your peace, your faith or your joy. Because you have a well insulated heart.

From Message #600 – A Heart of Miracles
Scripture: Psalm 62:1

Today’s Mission – Hide His treasure in your heart today by memorizing a verse from the Bible – and treasuring it there.

Cheap Wine and Priceless Love

Monday, October 30, 2023

Song of Solomon 1:2 says, “Ki tovim dodecha mi’yayin.” “For your love is better than wine.” What’s the difference between love and wine? Wine is bought and can be expensive, but you can’t buy love, it’s free. The bride’s saying, “nothing I could buy is even worthy to be compared with your love.” As Messiah’s bride, we’re to have the same heart. Too often we run after things we can touch, taste, smell and purchase. But it’s not even worthy of being compared to God’s love. The love of God is always free. There’s nothing we can do to earn it. But don’t make the mistake of thinking it’s cheap. The love of God is free not because it’s worthless, but because it’s priceless. All the worldly treasures we labor after mean nothing, compared to the love of God. The love of God is free because it’s beyond price. His loving kindness is better than life. So set your heart on daily receiving the treasures of heaven; the riches of His love that the world can’t contain. Then you as His bride can say, “Your love is better than wine.”

From Message #595 – The Mystery of The Divine Loves
Scripture: Psalm 63:3

Today’s Mission – Today rejoice in the love of your Beloved. And rejoice in how that love is better than everything else in this world.

Choosing Your Shannah

Friday, October 27, 2023

In Hebrew, Shannah means year. It’s also the root of the word second – as in second time or a repeat of the year before. We often live our lives just this way, continuing to repeat the same mistakes, the same habits, doing the things we know we shouldn’t, not making the changes we know we should. We don’t go anywhere. It’s just a Shannah – a repetition of what went before. The word Shannah can also mean, ‘new’ or ‘second chance.’ Each year is given to us as an opportunity for a new beginning, to not make the same mistakes, continue the same habits and make the changes we know we should. It’s up to you to choose which one it will be, a repeat or a second chance for something new. In the power of God he wants this coming Shannah to be something new and different. It’s given to you as something brand-new for overcoming and for victory. In the new birth, all things will become new for you, but you need courage to break out of the repetition and into the newness of life.

From Message #433 – The Shannah
Scripture: Romans 6:4

Today’s Mission – Be courageous today and choose newness of life. Leave behind old habits and walk in the power of God.

First Words of The New Covenant

Thursday, October 26, 2023

The first words of the New Covenant that Messiah gave His disciples after His resurrection was, “Peace be unto you.” But Messiah didn’t speak English, so what He said in Hebrew is “Shalom aleichem.” Shalom doesn’t just mean peace. It means fullness, well being, completion, wholeness, perfection, blessing, prosperity, and healing. The Old Covenant was based on trying to get there, trying to live up to the Law, trying to measure up, trying to get to the place God wants you to be, longing for the day of Messiah’s coming. But the New Covenant is based on Shalom. In other words, it’s here. It’s come. It’s finished. You’ve arrived. You can stop striving. You can rest, be well, whole, healed, fulfilled and blessed. Messiah began by saying, “Shalom be to you.” The first thing in the New Covenant is “Shalom.” Not just Shalom, but Shalom to you. But you have to receive it and come into the blessings of the new. Receive and experience all Messiah has for you, peace and blessing in Him. It’s as simple as two words. Shalom Aleichem.

From Message #439 – Children Of The Prophets
Scripture: John 20:19

Today’s Mission – Today, receive the Peace from Messiah that He has promised you and blessed you with.

The Lord’s Fund

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

We put our money in banks or investments and they gain interest, but all the money and interest is going to be nothing in the end. There’s another way of investing which gives returns that don’t pass away. The Lord has a fund. It pays great dividends, a hundred fold or more. It never fails and always pays you back on your investment. It’s eternal riches. Proverbs 19:17 says, “He who gives to the poor lends to the Lord.” When you give to people who can’t pay you back; the poor, the needy, the hungry, the lost, or when you give to the Lord’s work; the great commission, to spread the gospel, you give to His glory. You’re not just giving to a person; you’re lending to the Lord. Giving with no thought of getting back anything on earth is an investment in the Lord’s heavenly fund. You’ll receive back eternal treasures. In this life, give abundantly and generously with joy. Because it’s not only the best thing to do; it’s the wisest investment, and it will be given back to you, pressed down, shaken together and overflowing.

From Message #438 – The Rich Man And Lazarus
Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Today’s Mission – Invest your time, talents and resources in heavenly things today, that never rust or fade.

The Age of Epiphanes

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

The Chanukah story tells of Antiochus Epiphanes, a shadow of the antichrist, who defiled God’s Temple. Epiphanes means, “God manifest.” 2 Thes. 4 speaks of the antichrist who will exalt himself over everything, setting himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming to be God. When man seeks to get rid of God, he makes himself god. When any government denies God, it becomes its own god. This same spirit fills New Age teachings. Even as believers, we can fall into the Epiphanes Syndrome. When our concern above everything is ourselves, as if we’re the most important thing, more concerned about our reputation than God’s, seeking praise instead of giving it, we’re falling into the Epiphanes Syndrome. But if you empty yourself of the Epiphanes Syndrome, in true humility and selflessness, then the true God will manifest Himself in your life. Those who empty themselves of self, their life will become a Holy of Holies filled with the presence of God. Stop trying to be God Manifest and your life will be filled with the Manifestation of God.

From Message #806 – The Chanukah End Time Revelation
Scripture: Philippians 2:3

Today’s Mission – Empty yourself of selfish thoughts today. Make your focus on serving God and others.

Collaborating With Your Enemy

Monday, October 23, 2023

The story of Chanukah is about the takeover of Israel and the Temple by a foreign power. But that’s not the whole story. Long before the nation was taken over and the Temple defiled, there were those of Israel who began imitating the ways of the gentiles, brought in the foreigners, and collaborated with the enemy. The enemy wouldn’t have gotten into the Temple if it weren’t for those who opened the doors and led them in. The desecration of the Temple happened because the high priest guided the enemy into the Holy Place. The real enemy of our souls cannot have a victory over God’s people unless we let him. The enemy cannot stop you, defile you, plunder you, or oppress you unless you let him. Don’t let him. Every time you give into sin, you’re collaborating with and aiding the enemy of your soul to wage war against your soul. In God, you’re on the winning side and you can’t help but win unless you allow the enemy to win. Stop giving into sin. Why should you aid your enemy? Instead, aid your Friend and you’ll win.

From Message #1007 – The Collaborators: Aiding The Enemy
Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Today’s Mission – Search your heart and see if there’s anywhere you’ve been agreeing with the enemy. Choose to agree with God today and throw the enemy out.

The Witness and The Majority

Friday, October 20, 2023

In an experiment, scientists placed people who witnessed an event in a room with actors who were scripted to lie about the event. After the actors gave false testimony, the test subjects also gave the wrong testimony, going along with the majority. They refused to witness the truth. It sounds cowardly and immoral, but it’s no more immoral than most of us who witnessed the power of God and the truth of his salvation in our lives. But because we’re afraid of the majority or rejection, we restrain our witness. We keep quiet and they keep perishing. We’re no better than the people in the experiment. If we condemn those people who knew the truth, but refused to tell it, then we have to condemn ourselves because we know the truth. We have to bear witness of the truth to our families, friends, co workers, acquaintances, strangers, or those of other nations. Share the gospel, because the one who refuses to bear witness to the truth is not much better than a liar. But the one who does bear witness is the true and faithful witness of the Lord.

From Message #424 – Courage
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Today’s Mission – Bear witness of the truth to all those around you today. Refuse to go along with the majority.

The Place of Blossoming

Thursday, October 19, 2023

For 2,000 years the land of Israel became known as a land that couldn’t be farmed. People tried, but it was barren. Then starting at the end of the 19th century, Jewish people began returning to their land. It was prophesied by the Hebrew prophets that the land would blossom like a rose in the desert. Miraculously, the Jewish people farmed a desert and produced a Garden of Eden, exporting flowers and produce all over the world. How could the Jewish people, not known to be farmers – become the greatest of farmers in this barren land? Because they were brought back to where they belonged, in the will and place of God. If your life isn’t bearing the fruit that you know God called you to, the chances are you’re not in God’s will. Whatever change you have to make, whatever repentance, whatever you need to do to answer that call, do it. Because when you’re back in the center of God’s will, that desert is going to bloom in your life like the Garden of Eden. Whatever you touch will blossom. Just get back and get into God’s will.

From Message #697 – The Masada Mystery
Scripture: Amos 9:13-15

Today’s Mission – Do whatever you need to do today to get centered in God’s will and watch your life blossom.

The Direction of Your Armor

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

In Ephesians 6, we’re told to put on the armor of God: the breastplate of righteousness, feet shod with sandals of the gospel, the helmet of salvation, the shield of faith and the sword of the Spirit. Notice that it all faces forward, nothing faces backward. If you’re going to become victorious in God and win your battles, you have to also face forward. Don’t run back, look behind or retreat, but move forward continuously. Paul said, “Forgetting what lies behind, I press on to what lies ahead.” Press on to higher ground, looking forward in hope. Be a forward looking person. Press on to greater challenges, holiness, godliness, faith, love, prayer, power and greater Messiah likeness. The victory in God lies only ahead of you and all your armor is made for it. Only by going forward and moving forward will you have victory and you will, but press on. The victory is guaranteed, but you just have to press on. You’ll win the race, but you just have to keep going and press through. For the victory of the armor is assured, but only in one direction-forward.

From Message #459 – The Armor of God
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Today’s Mission – Move forward in His Spirit and claim the victory that has already been won today.

The Cheesemaker

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Years ago a young man started a small cheese business. He was failing and deep in debt. A friend counseled him, “You need to give God your business.” The young man thought… well if God wants to run a cheese business He can do it. He’ll be the senior partner and I’ll work for Him. From that moment on, the business grew and prospered and became the largest cheese business in the world. The man was J.L. Kraft, President of the Kraft cheese company. So it is in all things in life. You need a senior partner to shoulder all your burdens, to relieve you of your worries and anxieties, to guide and bless you and lighten your load. God’s got the whole world in His hands so give Him your life in every part. Make Him the senior partner of your ministry, career, business, family, and everything you have and own. Then everything you have and own will be blessed. In the business of life, the only way to really profit is to make God your senior partner.

From Message #524 – Trust in the Lord
Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Today’s Mission – Seek God’s counsel on every decision you make today, making Him the senior partner of your day and the rest of your life.

Messiah and Buddha

Monday, October 16, 2023

Buddhism is named after its founder. But Buddha’s real name was Siddhartha, a wealthy Indian nobleman, who found himself dissatisfied with life. He sought fulfillment in sensuality, and then self-denial. One day he claimed to discover that neither was the real answer but something in the middle; the middle path, thus Buddhism. Buddha means the enlightened one. His followers refer to most religious leaders and founders as enlightened ones, Buddha’s people who have seen the light. But Messiah Yeshua did not come as a Buddha. He’s not an enlightened one. He’s the Light and that’s a big difference. He doesn’t seek for light; He gives us light. His whole life is light. That means that Buddha is not a real Buddhist. Because only those who truly know the Light of Messiah can be truly enlightened. It’s a high honor knowing Messiah, the Light. You can never know him enough. Spend time in His presence, because He’s the True Light. The more you know Him, the more truly enlightened you become. And that’s better than Buddha.

From Message #1146 – Secrets of the Light
Scripture: Ephesians 1:18

Today’s Mission – Spend time in the light of Messiah’s presence today. Let His light dispel all darkness and enlighten you.

The Jordan and The Galilee

Friday, October 13, 2023

The Jordan, Israel’s greatest river begins in the northern mountains. The Jordan – Ha Yarden in Hebrew means: The descender, because it continually flows down. It flows from the mountain heights, into the Sea of Galilee and then continues out the other side. It’s a profound picture of divine heavenly life. Messiah is The Descender; Ha Yarden. He’s the One who comes down from the heights to give His life for us. We, like the Sea of Galilee, have to receive Him in order to become alive. You have to receive His life, not just once, but continuously, the living waters flowing into you everyday. But it’s only completed when the Galilee gives of the water that it receives from the Jordan. So in the same way, when you receive God’s love and forgiveness, then give love and forgiveness. You’ve been blessed and touched, so bless and touch. That’s true life, Messiah flowing into us and out from us. It’s amazing. Let “The Descender” – the Jordan flow through you and you will be as blessed as the Sea of Galilee.

From Message #451 – The Waters of Zion
Scripture: John 7:38

Today’s Mission – Allow the love of Messiah to flow through you by blessing or helping someone in need today.

Two Women, A Pastor And A Gun

Thursday, October 12, 2023

In Red China, a pastor and two Christian girls were sentenced to death. They promised the pastor his freedom if he would shoot the girls. The girls waited in the prison yard, only to discover that their executioner was their pastor. He explained the situation. They said, “Before you shoot us, we wish to thank you for what you’ve meant to us. You taught us the way of eternal life. May God bless you for all the good you’ve done to us. You also taught us that Christians are sometimes weak and commit terrible sins, but they can be forgiven. When you regret what you’ve done, don’t despair like Judas, but repent like Peter and God be with you. Remember that our last thought was not one of anger against your failure. Everyone passes through hours of darkness. We die with gratitude.” The pastor shot them and was then shot by the Communists. A powerful and deep lesson from the kingdom. Whatever betrayal, hurt, disappointment, or injustice people have done against you isn’t anything in comparison. In this case, learn not from the pastor, but from his congregants.

From Message #440 – The Sunrise Commandment
Scripture: Mark 11:25

Today’s Mission – In your prayer time today, release all those who have wronged you in any way and choose to forgive them.

He Left All For Her… A Love Story

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Genesis 2:24 says, “A man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” In Ephesians 5, Paul quotes this scripture and then says, “This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Messiah and the church.” It’s a deep thing. He opens a whole new revelation. That means that Messiah left everything. He left His Father’s house in heaven and came down to earth. He left His fellowship with His Father to be crucified on the cross. He left everything. It says that the man shall be joined to his wife. He joined Himself to us on the cross. That’s so beautiful. He separated from everything. Whatever God’s asking you to leave, whatever that thing is, that treasure, that joy, that habit, that sin, that idol, let it go. Because that’s how you really join to Him. He left everything for you, to be joined with you, to come into your life and save you. The Bridegroom left His Father’s house to come to you, to be one with you. And you the bride, can do no less than that. Remind yourself today that your Bridegroom has called you out and set you apart from the world for His glory and purposes.

From Message #441 – The Two Shall be One
Scripture: Matthew 10:37-38

Today’s Mission – Remind yourself today that your Bridegroom has called you out and set you apart from the world for His glory and purposes.

The Divine Leftovers

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Most people really don’t want leftovers for dinner. But Leviticus 19 says, “When you reap the harvest of your land, don’t completely reap it to the corners of your field, don’t gather in the gleanings… leave them for the poor and the stranger.” It’s the law of “The Divine leftovers.” Biblical leftovers are holy. As God’s children, we must always have leftovers in our life; always sow more than we reap; give more than we take. We need to have leftover finances, leftover time for God, leftover service for the stranger, and leftover love. We should think opposite of the “Take and get everything out of life,” philosophy. In the end, our account balance should not be even. We should have been giving more than we got in this world–for the needy, for the poor, always having extra to give away. Your life can overflow with extra love, extra blessing or an extra word. Because it’s not enough to have enough. God gives you the best things. In Him, leftovers aren’t last night’s food. It’s a sign of life overflowing with blessing. Leftovers are the sign of heaven’s children.

From Message #442 – Boaz
Scripture: Acts 20:35

Today’s Mission – Make your goal to give away more than you get. Be a blessing to those you come in contact with today.

The Dance of The Electrons

Monday, October 9, 2023

When you look at creation, you see a pattern. The moon revolves around the earth, the earth around the sun and the sun around the center of the Milky Way. The same pattern is in the smallest atom. The electron from which we get electricity, magnetism and radiation does the same thing as the moon, earth, and sun. It revolves around the center. This amazing pattern from the largest to the smallest, shows us that everything has to revolve around something greater than itself – moons, planets, stars, electrons and man. The way of existence is not just to exist. You can’t just live for yourself, you have to revolve around something greater. God is greater! If you live your life centered around Him, then everything in your life will fall into place. Worship is centering your life around Him who is greater than you. One of the Hebrew words for worship is to dance in a circle. The dance of the electrons and the Hebrews is the flow of life. Revolve your life, dreams, focus, ways, worship, will and everything around Him and you will be blessed. This is the way of creation and the dance of life.

From Message #445 – The Gospel of The Moons
Scripture: Psalm 96:9

Today’s Mission – Today, worship Messiah as your center and join the dance of life.

The Miserableness of Evil

Friday, October 6, 2023

Hitler, one of the most powerful men in the world; had no peace or joy. He was a miserable, wretched man. Stalin had everything and was paranoid and angry. Proverbs 12:21 says, “No evil shall befall the righteous, but the wicked will be filled with evil.” That word evil can also mean adversity, affliction, calamity, distress, grief, misery, sorrow and trouble. That’s the nature of evil. Sin might have its moment, but it will always end up making you miserable and wretched. Movies sometimes show evil people laughing maniacally. But evil and joy ultimately don’t go together. In Hebrew, one of the words for blessing and joyfulness is a way of saying righteous. Righteousness and joy ultimately go together. God’s people are to rejoice always. Why? Because only God’s people can rejoice. Turn away from evil and temptation. See it for what it is, a rip-off that takes away your joy. Pursue righteousness and godliness. The way of evil is for the miserable. But the way of righteousness is the way of joy.

From Message #593 – The Way of The Fool
Scripture: Isaiah 61:10

Today’s Mission – Walk in His righteousness today – turn away from all evil, temptation and sin, and do so in joy, because of joy, and for joy.

The Reality of Beautiful

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Ephesians 5:26-27 says, “That He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the Word, that He might present to Himself the church in all of her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless.” The ancient Jewish marriage and even today in the orthodox marriage, the bride before coming to the bridegroom has to go into the waters of a mikvah; a ceremonial bath to become clean and beautiful for the groom. The bride of Messiah is to be presented cleansed, without stain, without blemish. She has to prepare herself to become holy. We’re here to become beautiful for Him. To have the beauty, love, goodness, and holiness that God wants to see us with. It starts with cleansing and washing of our sins. Make the focus of your remaining time on earth not to be rich, powerful or comfortable, but to become truly spiritually beautiful, cleansed, washed, spotless, and adorned in the eyes of the Bridegroom. Because God wants you to become gorgeous.

From Message #521 – The Days of Beautification
Scripture: Isaiah 62:5

Today’s Mission – Use every situation you encounter today as an opportunity to become more beautiful for the Lord.

Eleazar The Beggar

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Lazarus is the only biblical parable character that’s given a name. Lazarus in Hebrew is Eleazar, from two Hebrew words; El meaning God and azar meaning helps. God helps, that’s His nature. As God’s people, we have to be compassionate and help others as well. There’s a hidden mystery in this parable. Another way you can look at it. Messiah said “When you help the poor, feed, clothe and bless them, you’re helping Me.” You’re “helping God” = Eleazar. The rich man doesn’t have a name because God wants us to put our name there, to identify with the one who doesn’t feed the hungry, clothe the naked, or bless others. For us who live in the West, we’re very much the rich man. We have far more than most of the world. Lazarus went to heaven and the rich man went to hell. God wants you to put yourself in the shoes of the rich man, to teach you to open the gates of your life and heart, and help the poor who are lying right outside your gates, the poor of this world. Because their name is Lazarus.

From Message #438 – The Rich Man and Lazarus
Scripture: Matthew 25:35-40

Today’s Mission – Ask the Lord to show you how you can help others and be the hands and feet of Messiah today. Then follow through with what He shows you.

The Gracias of God

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

When someone gives you something good, you say “thank you.” In Spanish the word for thank you is “gracias.” Gracias looks and sounds like the English word grace. Grace is the unmerited, undeserved, unwarranted and wonderful love with which God showers us. We’re saved and cleansed by God’s grace. So what does gracias have to do with grace? Because the only appropriate reaction to grace is “gracias.” The only appropriate thing to do in the face of God’s grace is to say “thank you.” So if you’ve been saved and received God’s grace, if you consider yourself to be a person of grace, then you must be a person of gracias. You want to show the world the power of grace? Then show them your gracias. The proof of God’s grace is your gracias. And the more thankful you are, the more open you’ll be to receiving more of His grace. You want to know grace? Then be a person of gracias. Be thankful in all things. Be more than that. Be a person of “muchas gracias.” Be very thankful and your life will be filled with much grace.

From Message #1070 – The Practice of Thanks
Scripture: Psalm 118:21

Today’s Mission – Make it your aim today to give thanks for everything, in your heart and with your voice, in all things.

The Miracle of Multiplication

Monday, October 2, 2023

Thanksgiving holds the secret of performing miracles, particularly that of multiplying bread. Look at how Messiah multiplied bread. He took a meager, inadequate amount, gave thanks to God and then it miraculously multiplied. When you need more, stop complaining and focusing on the need and being miserable. Give thanks for the little inadequate things. When you give thanks, you receive the power of the miracle of multiplication. Giving thanks multiplies the blessings of life and performs the miracle of taking away hunger and bringing fulfillment. It transforms that which is not enough into that which is more than enough. Do you want to be happy and full, to have a life of abundance? Stop looking at what isn’t there; lift up what is and give thanks. Give thanks for all the things you haven’t thanked God for. You’ll find yourself performing miracles. A life of unhappiness will be transformed into a life of joy. And the little things you thank God for, will be miraculously multiplied into blessing upon blessing. So learn how to become a miracle worker and start multiplying that bread.

From Message #1422 – Messiah’s Course in Miracles
Scripture: Psalm 97:12

Today’s Mission – Make a list of things that you haven’t been thankful for and give the Lord thanks today… for all your many blessings.

What You Dwell on

Friday, September 29, 2023

Some people dwell on evil: of other people, of the world, of cults, of the occult or of various religions. There’s a place and need to be aware, but there’s no place for letting our hearts dwell on evil. Most people who dwell on the bad aren’t joyful and have no peace. It’s the dwell on – dwell in principle. What you dwell on you’ll end up dwelling in. If you dwell on the wrong of other people; on sin and on impurity; you’ll dwell in it. When judging, condemning and looking for evil; you’ll be in sin. The Pharisees dwelt on the sins of others and they fell into the sin of pride and judgment. So ask yourself, “What do you want to dwell in, heaven or a heavenly life?” Philippians 4:8 says, “Dwell on what is … pure, lovely, of good report.” Blessed are the pure in heart, they’ll see God. Dwell on God, on His peace, blessings and love. Dwell on heaven and you’ll dwell in heaven. Because what you dwell on, ultimately in the end, when all is said and done, you’ll end up dwelling in.

From Message #591 – A Laughing Matter
Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Today’s Mission – Today, dwell on God’s overwhelming goodness and love for you.

Following Your own Command

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Some husbands quote “Wives be subject to your husbands.” While some wives quote to their husbands “Husbands love your wives.” Both are true and right. But notice that the scripture to wives begins with the wife, and the scripture to husbands begins with the husband. When you focus on what the other person should do, it doesn’t work. But when you focus on what you should do, it fosters an atmosphere of giving and not getting. Spouses are far more likely to love and respect spouses who love and respect them. This is true with everything. When you focus on your needs or what people owe you, you’ll be miserable. But when you focus on what you can give, an atmosphere of giving, blessing, freedom and love is fostered. Forget about what you want and what you think you need from others, and bless. Be free and bless, and see what happens. Because God never commanded you to be loved, served or blessed by others. He commanded you to love, serve and bless others. Do this, and all these other things will be added to you.

From Message #590 – Gentle Men
Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Today’s Mission – Take your expectations off of others meeting your needs today. Focus on serving and loving others and trust God to take care of the rest.

The Samson Factor

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Samson was the strongest of men. Yet, he fell because he never dealt with his weaknesses. Weaknesses of pride, worldliness, carnality, carelessness, drinking, women and a weakness of not following God. Ultimately, his weaknesses were stronger than his strength. He didn’t fall because of his strengths, he fell because of his weaknesses. He never tamed them, worked on them, strengthened them or took precautions with them. You might have many strengths in the Lord. But what about your weaknesses? They’re just as important. Truly being strong in the Lord is to know your weaknesses and to guard against them. If you’re weak in a certain area, put a hedge up, cover it and take precaution. Because even the strongest can fall, but the weak who know their weakness and use God’s wisdom and grace to overcome will rise. Be strong and wise in the Lord. Be careful with your weakness and you’ll be like Paul who knew the grace of God was sufficient in his weakness and who took precaution. He wasn’t like Samson who never did.

From Message #589 – The Samson Factor
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Today’s Mission – Today, deal with that weak area in your walk with the Lord. Ask him to strengthen you. Set up a guard to help you overcome.

The Book of God’s Oracles

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

In the ancient world, people would travel across lands, oceans and seas to get oracles from those who were supposed to speak for the gods. Even kings were awed by them, wanting counsel from the divine. Romans 3 says, “What advantage has the Jew? … to them were committed the oracles of God.” They were entrusted with the true oracles of God, the Word of God, the Bible. You too have been entrusted with the oracles of God if you have a Bible. The Word of God isn’t just a book. It’s supernatural, from heaven, and it’s yours. People spend fortunes on psychics to get some supernatural counseling, getting nothing that’s going to help their lives. But you have supernatural counsel for your life, direct from heaven. Counsel for everything in your life from the God of the universe, worth more than money can buy. What are you doing with it? Don’t let it sit there unopened, wasting such a treasure. Open the Bible today and receive a word from the Living God. Don’t lose the treasure entrusted to you. It’s for real. You’ve got the oracles!

From Message #588 – Prophets of Lies
Scripture: John 14:6

Today’s Mission – You have the very words of God at your fingertips. Ask Him to make His Word come alive to you and live in its power.

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The way of Always

Monday, September 25, 2023

1 Corinthians 15:57-58 TLV, “Thanks be to God who keeps giving us the victory through our Lord Yeshua the Messiah. Therefore my dearly loved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord.” We’re called to be steadfast; constant in faith; immovable. Too often we’re moved by things that happen in the world. But here it says, “God’s going to keep giving you victory.” That’s the promise. If He’s always going to give you victory as you follow Him; then you can know that through every problem, no matter what the trouble or obstacle; you can excel in your work for Him. God wants you to become a steadfast person, always loving and faithful in Him. You have a Rock, so you can be like a rock. You have a God who’s steadfast to you, so you can be steadfast to Him. God’s immovable in His love for you. You have a steadfast promise. Become a steadfast believer. You have an immovable hope; become an immovable conqueror. You have an always God who’s going to always love you. That’s enough for you to become an always disciple.

From Message #586 – Always
Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Today’s Mission – Today, choose an area in your life where you need to be steadfast in God. Commit to staying immovable; faithful in this area and move toward victory.

The no Baggage Life

Friday, September 22, 2023

When claiming your baggage at the airport, you position yourself next to the baggage belt and watch for it to come out. When you finally get your baggage, it feels like winning the lottery. There are a lot of journeys in life and usually the bigger the journey, the greater the baggage to bring. But in heaven there’s no baggage claim. We’re on a journey to heaven. You can’t bring any baggage from earth. That’s also the way it is with the heavenly life; there’s no place for baggage. When you journey to the new life, when you come to salvation, there’s no baggage claim for your old life. It’s time for you to unload from the past; the baggage of sin, the baggage of old wounds, of your failures, of your regrets, the baggage of your idols, your old identity. Put it aside, because everything is new. There’s no way to bring that old stuff into heaven. So let it go. Put away the baggage and get on with your life. Lighten your load. Drop it and move forward. Because in heaven and the heavenly life there’s no baggage claim.

From Message #575 – Baggage
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Today’s Mission – If you have something from your past that has been weighing you down, today make the decision to let it go.

The Face of Saul

Thursday, September 21, 2023

When Stephen was being stoned to death, did he see a face in the crowd… the zealous face of Saul, his enemy? If he’d only known that person filled with so much anger and hatred against Messiah who wanted him dead, would be touched; changed and become the greatest apostle the faith would ever know; bringing the gospel to the nations; and writing the majority of the New Testament. He’d have rejoiced for that face in the crowd. But it was almost impossible for Stephen to see or know it. When everything is coming at you, stones are being hurled at you, and it seems like everything is going wrong in your life, remember though you might not see it; there’s always a higher reason, a greater purpose of blessing and glory. It might even, like Saul, be part of the problem at the moment, but be turned for God and solve that problem. Rejoice in your problems, in your crisis, because in that situation, there’s a Saul that’s going to turn into the greatest blessing for the glory of God. Just look for that face in the crowd.

From Message #571 – The Garment and the Glory
Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Today’s Mission – Give thanks today, for every situation in your life, even the problems, and believe God for His victorious outcome.

To Deal With Giants

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Moses didn’t sit complaining about Pharaoh. He led his people out of Egypt. David didn’t sit with his brothers complaining about the Philistines and the state of Israel. He fought Goliath and reigned as king. The apostles didn’t spend time dwelling on persecution, the Sanhedrin or how bad the Romans were. They served the Lord and spread the Word. Some believers have a defeated attitude; a persecution complex, a paranoid attitude, a defensive attitude, overly conscious of and dwelling on evil. We’re to be aware of evil; the world, temptations and dangers. But we’re not to be focused on it; dwelling on it, getting an attitude of defensiveness. God didn’t call us for such a time as this to be defensive. Be on the offense; moving forward. You’re not a victim of the earth; you’re the salt of the earth. You’re the light of the world, not defeated by darkness. Stop complaining and start doing something. Get out your slingshot and run to that giant! Take that problem and the world head on, because God called you to not be overcome, but to overcome evil and the world with good.

From Message #570 – They’re All Against Me
Scripture: John 16:33

Today’s Mission – Stop being overcome or defined by your problems, your giant – and overcome your giant with God’s power – the evil with good.

Provoking That Which is not

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Hebrews 10:24 says, “Let us … provoke unto love.” The word provoke can also be translated; call forth. Messiah called forth Lazarus from the tomb when he was dead. In the same way, we’re to call forth that which isn’t as if it were. Call forth love from others, even when they have no love and the situation seems as dead and hopeless as Lazarus’ tomb. Start with yourself; start provoking and calling forth love, joy and hope when you don’t feel it. In Messiah, you have the power to call forth that which is dead and doesn’t even seem to exist. Then provoke others. Love the unlovable, bless the unblessed, do good to those who don’t deserve it. Love your enemies as if they weren’t your enemies. Become a holy provoker. Call forth that which is not as if it were. Just as God said, “Let there be light and there was light.” When there’s no light, hope or blessing, call it forth. Provoke love where there’s no love and joy where there’s no joy. When you were dead, God called you forth to life. Go and do likewise.

From Message #564 – The Holy Provokers
Scripture: Matthew 5:44

Today’s Mission – Call forth the love, peace and blessings of God in your life and others today.

The Thou-Centered Blessing

Monday, September 18, 2023

The Hebrew word for blessing is barucha. Hebrew has a lot of baruchot or blessings; over bread, wine, holy days and every part of the day. For every part of life, there’s a blessing. Most begin, “Baruch Atah, Adonai Eloheinu, Melech ha’Olam,” “Blessed art Thou, Lord our God, King of the universe.” God calls us not only to bless but to be a living blessing. Here’s the secret: blessings are never “me” centered; they’re “thou” centered. If you want your life to become a blessed life and a life of blessings, then get rid of the “I” – let go of the “me” and start being filled with “thou.” Blessings have no empty spaces. They’re not in lack or worried about their own needs because they’re so filled up with the “thou” of God that they have no space for need. Don’t be a self-centered person. Lose yourself in Him and you’ll be filled up. Love God with all yourself and your neighbor as yourself, by living a “thou” centered life. You’ll be blessed by being a blessing. And if you want to be a blessing, then become “thou” centered.

From Message #568 – The Walking Barucha
Scripture: Psalm 34:1

Today’s Mission – The Walking BaruchaLive a Thou-centered day today. Make it your aim to bless God in all things, and all the other thous in your life.

To Lead a Horse

Friday, September 15, 2023

It’s said, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” Have you ever tried to lead a horse anywhere? Pushing doesn’t work. But you can guide this gigantic animal almost anywhere with its head and neck. It works for horses and also for people. Do you want to avoid temptation? Think of the horse. Use your head and neck. When you’re being tempted, use your neck to turn your head away. Righteousness involves looking away. When you’re at the beach, when you’re driving past that thing, when something comes in the mail, when you’re on the internet, if it’s something that’s not good, turn away. Whatever it is, turn away from it and turn to where you want to go, just like a horse. Turn to the Word of God. Turn your head to prayer. Turn your eyes to the things of God. If you can move a horse, which is a lot heavier than you, just by turning its neck; how much more can you lead your life to God? Next time you’re in that situation, don’t forget you have a neck. Use it.

From Message #569 – The Great Anti-Sin Device
Scripture: James 4:7

Today’s Mission – Plan your actions today on how to turn away or avoid that temptation. Follow your plan and have victory. Use your neck.

Receiving The Yarden

Thursday, September 14, 2023

Messiah headquartered His ministry in Capernaum, north of the Sea of Galilee, where the Jordan River flows into the sea. Israel’s main river, the Jordan, “Yarden” in Hebrew means “to descend; the descender.” It starts from the mountains and flows down. It’s a symbol of Messiah, the One who comes from the heights and descends to earth. It’s also the place where Messiah- the Descender, healed the sick and crippled and touched people’s lives. Here’s the secret. The blessing of Messiah pouring out His life doesn’t mean anything if we don’t receive it. The Galilee has to receive the Jordan. Those who are healed, born again, redeemed have to receive it. Messiah’s life is always flowing more blessings than you could ever contain. If your life isn’t being blessed, it’s not because He’s not blessing. He is who He is. It’s because we’re not being like the Sea of Galilee and receiving. Receive the One who comes. You’ll be blessed with all the blessings He has, just as the Jordan River flows into the Galilee.

From Message #451 – The Waters Of Zion
Scripture: Psalm 24:5

Today’s Mission – Open up your heart, mind, soul and strength today to let Messiah flow through every part of your life.

Tashlich: The Casting

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

There’s a Jewish ceremony called Tashlich. It takes place during the high holy days when observant Jews symbolically cast their sins into the water. Micah 7:19 says “You will cast away their sins into the sea.” Cast away is the word tashlich. God wants to have mercy on us, to save and forgive us more than we want. He wants us to be free more than we want it. Salvation comes from God. So God’s the one who ultimately performs tashlich – He casts your sins into the sea of forgetfulness. It’s His work. On the other hand, since God has cast away your sins, it doesn’t mean you don’t do anything. It means you do the same thing. He gives you the power and responsibility to cast your sins away from your life, their stain, their guilt, their habits, their presence, their remembrance and practice. Cast away every trace as far as possible. God hasn’t only removed it. He’s cast it away as far as the east is from the west. You need to do the same. You have the charge, the call and the power. So, start casting.

From Message #563 -Tashlich
Scripture: Psalm 103:12

Today’s Mission – Make a list today of things you need to cast out. Then throw that list in the trash and declare that you will serve the Lord.

Zacchaeus’ Tree

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Zacchaeus was too short to see Messiah passing by, so he ran ahead and climbed a tree. Messiah commended him by going to his house and blessing it. Zacchaeus didn’t let his shortness stop him. He was limited, but he’s remembered for not letting his shortcomings keep him from Messiah. He did whatever it took to get close to God. You need to do the same. Don’t let anything stop you from drawing near to Him, whatever you have to do. Even if it means planning for the long term, ask yourself, “Will this action get me closer to God or lead me farther away?” Then do whatever you have to do to get closer. You’ll be commended by God because it’s His will. He wants you to come closer, to overcome that obstacle, hindrance or that sin that separates you; ruling it out and other things in. Closing the door on it and opening a new door to righteousness. Whatever you have to do, make the decision once and for all. God will honor it. Get running and climb that tree, because God is waiting to bless your house.

From Message #562 – The Zachaeus Principle
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Today’s Mission – Today base all your decisions on whether they will draw you closer to God. If the answer is no, go the other way.

Messiah’s Olah

Monday, September 11, 2023

Proverbs 30:4 says, “Who has ascended into heaven and descended?” The word ascended in Hebrew is olah. The same root word is used in Genesis 22 when God tells Abraham to offer up his son as a burnt offering. The word for burnt offering here is olah. The olah is the whole offering because it ascends. Messiah is the One who ascends or goes up. It says throughout the gospels, He’s going up to Jerusalem. Do you know where He’s going to? The Temple on Mount Moriah, the same mountain that Abraham offered up Isaac. He’s going up to become the offering that goes up. That’s what it’s about. Messiah, the Son of God, went up by giving His whole life as an olah. By lowering Himself, He was exalted. If you want to go up in your life or ascend, then you need to offer your life, live sacrificially, give of yourself, die to your flesh. The way to go up is to give yourself completely to God, that’s the olah offering. When you give yourself completely, everything you do will ascend as an olah to the heavenlies.

From Message #561 – The Olah
Scripture: Ephesians 5:2

Today’s Mission – Seek today to live your life as an olah, a whole, total, complete sacrifice for God, ascending to the heavenlies.

Khananyah

Friday, September 8, 2023

When Saul/Paul came to salvation and regained his sight, the first person he saw was Ananias; in Hebrew Khananyah. Khananyah means, “The Grace of God.” The first thing he saw was the “Grace of God.” That’s the first thing any of us see when we get saved and it has to stay the first thing. When we come to the Lord, we’re amazed by everything because the grace of God is amazing. But we often get used to it and aren’t seeing it anymore. If you want to keep growing in God, then never stop seeing Khananyah. Never take the grace of God for granted. Never get used to it, get dull to it, think you deserve it and think, hey, I’m doing pretty good now. Never forget where you came from, that you shouldn’t have it and can’t earn it. Always be surprised by it. Always see it new each day and be amazed that God saved you from hell and seated you in heavenly places with Him because He loved you. Never stop seeing, beholding and keeping first in your mind and heart the Grace of God–Khananyah.

From Message #558 – The God of Surprises
Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Today’s Mission – Meditate on Ephesians 2:8-9. Seek to memorize it.

Messiah Standing

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Acts 7:55 Stephen sees Messiah standing at the right hand of God. But Ephesians 1:20 says Messiah was seated at the right hand of God. Is there a contradiction? What’s the explanation? Stephen is bearing witness while he’s being stoned to death and calling for forgiveness of his murderers. The Lord couldn’t sit for that. He rose to His feet as one rises for a standing ovation. As if to say, “Well done My good and faithful servant. Enter the joy of your Master.” He sits on His throne, but He rises to His feet when He sees a man love his enemies, when He sees you triumph in salvation, when He sees you have victory over that sin. When He sees you rise up, He will rise to see it. When He sees you overcoming in love and mercy–when He sees you living a life of greatness. It will cause your Lord and Master to stand. So do something extraordinary this week. Do something great in God, something that’s going to cause the One seated at the right hand of God to stand up.

From Message #557 – The Stones and the Glory
Scripture: Acts 7:5

Today’s Mission – Do something today that will not only bless Messiah but would cause Him to stand up.

The Nose of The Pig

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

As a ring of gold in a pig’s nose, so is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion. Proverbs 11:22. Picture a pig walking around with earrings and a necklace. It just doesn’t go, it’s wasted. Something precious isn’t made to be dragged through the mud. We see a sinful person and think they’re wretched, but God see’s someone who’s precious attached to what’s degrading. Your life and your salvation is something precious, too precious to be dragged through the mud or put on a pig. When you give yourself to sin, you’re taking something precious, like a beautiful gold ring, and you’re dragging it into a pig sty. When you give yourself to that low thing, you’re taking a beautiful ring and throwing it in the mud. We have to start realizing our life in God, our salvation, is something worth more than the Mona Lisa, worth more than the entire world put together. Treasure it, protect it, cherish it, and guard it, because you have this treasure in earthen vessels. Treasure the treasure and don’t let it end up on a pig or in the mud.

From Message #556 – The Pig’s Jewelry
Scripture: Psalm 33:21

Today’s Mission – Today think about the value Messiah put on your life by giving His life. And because of that, choose to stay out of the mud.

Show and Tell

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Our first big school assignment was “Show and Tell.” My friend brought in a Gumby doll, with a leg missing; a stump with a wire sticking out. It felt troubling to see Gumby as an amputee. The teacher asked what happened to Gumby’s leg, and Bobby answered, “I ate it because it tastes like gum.” It’s etched in my mind to this day. It caused me to avoid Show and Tell for the rest of my life. Messiah told the lepers to not only tell but show themselves to the priests. The Bible isn’t simply words about God, it’s God Himself; not just words of truth, it’s Truth itself, God showing, manifesting, revealing Himself, so we can be saved. In the same way, sharing the gospel is Show and Tell. Don’t just tell them about love or the good news, show them. Show them the joy, the new birth, the victory of God in your life. You can spend the rest of your life having nothing to do with Gumby whatsoever, but you have to do Show and Tell. Tell them, yes. But don’t only tell them, show them.

From Message #555 – Show-Em
Scripture: James 2:18

Today’s Mission – Focus on ways to show those around you the truth of God in your life today. Let your light show.

The Heavenly Gaps

Monday, September 4, 2023

During the Feast of Sukkot, Tabernacles, the people dwell in a temporary dwelling called a sukkah. When you build your sukkah, you leave gaps so that when you sit underneath it, you can see the sky, clouds, the moon and stars at night. In life there are gaps. Some of these gaps in your life are actually heavenly. When you look at what’s missing: money, comfort, success, strength, abilities, friends, family, marriage, health, youth, whatever it is, it’s not always bad. If you had everything you wanted, if your life was a complete dwelling on earth, you wouldn’t need God and you wouldn’t see heaven. But the very gaps you want closed are often there for your own good. They’re the gaps in the roof of your sukkah, so you don’t forget the most important things. They’re there so you might see through the earthly things which pass away, beyond to the skies, to the stars, to the heavens, to the face of God. So rejoice in what you have and rejoice in what you don’t. For in the absences and the gaps of your sukkah… there’s heaven.

From Message #566 – Heaven Through The Branches
Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Today’s Mission – Take time today to reflect on how temporary life is in comparison to your eternal home in heaven. Dwell in the heavenlies.

THE JOSIAH MANIFESTO

Friday, September 1, 2023 Shalom, to you my Friend and Co-Minister in the Great Commission…

Is there an answer, a guide, a blueprint that reveals what we need to know to survive, to stand, and to prevail in view of what’s coming in the days ahead? Has it been revealed to us in the appearing of a sign from an ancient mystery playing out in modern times before our eyes?

On the very day that I finished my last book, The Return of the Gods, I was given the leading on what the next book would be. It would contain the revealing of mysteries, the ancient templates that are replaying in our days and changing our lives- but it would also contain something I’ve never before put into writing – not in detail – the answer – a manifesto – a guide for believers on how to stand and prevail in our days, in the days to come – a guide for the end times. It is called The Josiah Manifesto and has just now been released.

The Josiah Manifesto is also unique among my other books in that it takes the reader on a prophetic journey to find the clues and pieces of a prophetic puzzle, a biblical mystery – which will reveal the key to the answer.

Could a 3000 year-old calendar of appointed days provide the secret to the most dramatic times of our lives – even ordaining a plague, a national lockdown, days of fire, and the transforming of the Supreme Court?

Could an ancient temple, an ominous prayer, and a mysterious template lie behind the event that overtook Capitol Hill and shook the nation?

Could a child, a river, and a king hold the secret and a princess hold the key to the political, judicial, and cultural changes of modern times?

Could an array of mysteries from the ancient Middle East have converged on Washington DC in a single hour and changed the history of America?

One of the things that blew me away in writing the book was how stunningly precise the workings of God are in our own day. The mysteries all converge on exact and appointed dates, exact places, and to exact numbers. In one case, they even converge to the exact second!

What is yet to happen in the days to come? Can there be revival? Or will there be judgment?

And has God given us a sign, an ancient and critical biblical sign to give us the answer? How must we live and respond to the accelerating apostasy around us? How do we guard our families, our calling, and our lives? If, in days to come, the government should launch a persecution against believers, what do we do? What are the keys and powers God has given us to fight, overcome, and prevail?

By the time you receive this, The Josiah Manifesto should be available everywhere, online, in bookstores, and at the Hope of the World. Please pray that God will greatly use it for His purposes, His glory, and the empowering of His people. I pray it will be a blessing and strengthening to you and those in your life. Commit this month to live by God’s power, God’s love, God’s Spirit, and God’s presence. May God greatly bless you and lead you to higher ground and greater victories!

The Mt. of Olives Goat

Thursday, August 31, 2023

On Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, the holiest day of the year, the High Priest stood with the scapegoat, pronouncing the sins of Israel over the goat. Symbolically placing them on it. He turned to the multitudes and said, “You shall be cleansed.” A priest then led the goat out of the temple, through the Eastern Gate, and up to the Mount of Olives. The people watched as their sins ascended the mountain, then disappeared, taken into the wilderness. The Mount of Olives was the vanishing point for the scapegoat and their sins which it carried. Messiah is our scapegoat. He took our sins upon Himself. And then, just as the scapegoat, He went to the Mount of Olives and there He vanished. The scapegoat disappeared into the wilderness, but Messiah disappeared into Heaven. It means there’s no way on earth, literally, you can find your sins, in Messiah. He’s taken them out of the world and into the sky. Let them go already. Let them vanish from your heart as they’ve vanished from the earth. Let them go forever with your Holy Scapegoat… into the sky.

From Message #149 – The Scapegoat
Scripture: 1 John 3:5

Today’s Mission – Let go of the shame from your past today. Messiah’s blood has made you clean. Confess it and believe it.

The Sound of Silence

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

God told Zechariah that because of his disbelief, he was going to be silent until the birth of his son Yochanan; John. The silence was a sign. The prophet Ezekiel was told he would be silent yet he was God’s mouthpiece. It was a prophetic silence and a sign. God was speaking through the silence. Have you sought to hear from God and it seems He’s quiet; not speaking? Realize that He is, because He speaks eloquently in silence. He might be saying, “I’ll take care of it,” or “You already know the answer,” or “Do what I told you to do, what I’ve already revealed to you and I’ll lead you further,” or “I want you to seek Me more; come nearer than you ever have,” or “I want you to persevere,” or “I don’t want you to go by signs.” The Lord spoke to Israel not just by speaking, but by not speaking, by speaking in the silence of the prophet. The Lord will answer you as well, but sometimes the most powerful thing you can ever hear from God is nothing.

From Message #553 – The Song of Zechariah
Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Today’s Mission – If it seems God has been silent, today is the time to trust the Word He has already given you. Rest in His faithfulness.

Getting out of Judgement

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

A very simple truth, judgement and judgment are the same word. Now that doesn’t seem to mean anything, but there are two kinds. The judgment of God against you, your sins, and the judgment you pass on other people. You can’t have one without the other. Luke 6:37 says, “Don’t judge and you won’t be judged; don’t condemn and you won’t be condemned; pardon and you’ll be pardoned.” If you want to have nothing to do with the judgment of God against your sins, then you have to have nothing to do with judgment against other people’s sins. Messiah died so that He would have nothing to do with judgment, not only the judgment of God against our sins, but our own judgments against others. Both are crucial. Becoming a person who has nothing to do with judgment means you are someone who doesn’t judge, you don’t condemn, you don’t gossip, you don’t slander, you don’t revile. Overcome judgment with mercy. As you forgive, you shall be forgiven. Have nothing to do with judgment on earth and you will have nothing to do with it in eternity.

From Message #549 – None of Your Business
Scripture: Psalm 19:9

Today’s Mission – Have you been holding a judgment against someone? Let it go today. Turn it over to God who is the only Judge and be free.

The Withness of Discipleship

Monday, August 28, 2023

There were no discipleship correspondence courses in Messiah’s time. They couldn’t stay home. They had to go on the road with Him. Because the majority of His lessons weren’t things that could be in lesson plans. Some of Messiah’s teachings were with words, the rest were lessons of being, doing, seeing or being in His presence. How He was when He was alone with them, when He rose up, went to bed, entered a house, wept, rejoiced, healed and performed miracles, when He was asleep in the boat or when He stayed awake in the garden. As His disciple, you need to read, hear and be a student of His Word. But that’s not enough. You have to be with Him. When the Sanhedrin looked at the apostles, they recognized them as having been with Messiah. You have to spend time with Him, learn, behold, see, hear and follow Him. The Sanhedrin saw that the apostles spoke with authority because they were with Yeshua; Jesus. That’s the mark of a disciple. You do the same, so others will look at you and say, “This one was with the Messiah.”

From Message #548 – The Hupogrammos
Scripture: John 15:4

Today’s Mission – Set aside some time today to be with Messiah. Read His words and listen for His voice.

The Trumpet & The Harvest

Friday, August 25, 2023

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year’s Biblical name is “Yom Teruah” Day of the Blasting – Feast of Trumpets. Israel was commanded to blow the Shofar; the ram’s horn, to signal that the summer harvest was over, the Great Day of Atonement was near. Get ready to stand before your God. The Feast of Trumpets is prophetic. We’re in the age of the great harvest. The next great event will be the sound of the trumpets which will end the harvest. Then we will each stand before God. We pretend this life will never end. We waste our time putting off what we know is right for tomorrow. We fall asleep. But the Feast of Trumpets is God’s wake-up call; you don’t have forever here. You walk through this life only once and one day you’ll stand before your Maker. Therefore, if you would do good, repent, tell that person you love them, forgive or be forgiven, get right, step out in faith, live in righteousness. Do it now. Hear the trumpets, do it today. For tomorrow may not come and the day of salvation is today.

From Message #255 – Waking Up
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:52

Today’s Mission – Make the most of your day today by serving the Lord in all that you say and do. Time is short.

Becoming the Shofar

Thursday, August 24, 2023

The most uniquely biblical instrument is the shofar or ram’s horn. The root word for “shofar” means “clear.” A shofar must make a clear sound, and be cleared through. Any obstruction and the sound will be hindered. You can’t blow through something that’s clogged. You’re called to be a vessel, an instrument of the Lord’s purposes. You’re to be the Lord’s shofar that He blows through. In Hebrew “breath” is “ruach”. “Ruach” also means “Spirit.” As the Lord’s instrument, you must be free of obstructions: bitterness, apathy, selfishness, pride, lust, carnality, immorality, fear, sin. Anything outside of God’s will obstructs the blowing of His breath. Do you want God to be able to make a great sound through your life? Then His breath — His Spirit must flow through you. Get those blockages out. Start clearing up your vessel. Anything out of God’s will isn’t only bad, it’s stopping you from knowing a Spirit-filled life. 2 Timothy 2:21 says, “If anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor.” The Lord wants to use you. It’s time to become a clear vessel. Get unblocked.

From Message #1060 -The Shofar Generation
Scripture: Job 33:4

Today’s Mission – Identify anything that’s blocking God’s Spirit from moving in your life today. Get cleansed from it and ask Him to blow through you.

The Unchangeable

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

We often have a hard time with change. We want others to change their ways, attitude, behavior or opinion. We want our financial situation, our job or living situations to change. But the fact is that nothing has to change, but us; our hearts and minds. The only one who’s unchangeable is God. He says, “I change not.” But as for us, we can’t live our lives without changing. If we don’t change, we can’t grow and we die. Our whole salvation starts with change, repentance, becoming a new creation; putting away the old self, putting on the new and growing in maturity. Being born again is change. You’re the only thing you have to make sure changes and nothing else, not your situation, but you. We have no control over anyone else’s change, just our own. Open your heart, your life, your will, and your mind today, so you can change and become more like Him and be changed. Be a change for God. For God is the only One who changes not. That’s His job to change not, and He shouldn’t. But your job is to change.

From Message #732 – More on the Other God
Scripture: Romans 8:6

Today’s Mission – Examine yourself in light of God’s Word. What doesn’t line up? Open your life up to change – and start changing today!

The Rabbis’ Messiah From Galilee

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Growing up, Galilee didn’t seem like a real place to me or a Jewish place. Yet, in the rabbinic writings it says, “The light will shoot up between heaven and earth and rest in the land of Galilee. For there was the beginning of Israel’s exile and there – Messiah will reveal Himself in that light. He will return to His place and then the whole world will see that King Messiah revealed Himself in the land of Galilee.” Wow! That’s exactly where Messiah Yeshua revealed Himself; the place that was first judged by God, the land of the broken. His grace came there first. When you think of Messiah on the shores of Galilee, remember the people there were broken. God wants to heal the broken. When you mess up and feel completely unworthy as if you can’t even approach God, when you want to run the other way and hide; run to Him. He’s the Messiah of Galilee, the One whose heart is for the fallen and the broken. You’ll find the blessings of His love, grace, healing and miracles in the arms of the Galilean, the Messiah.

From Message #731 – The Days of Messiah
Scripture: Psalm 51:1

Today’s Mission – Is there an area in your heart that has been broken? Run into Messiah’s arms and let Him heal you today.

He who Loves Much

Monday, August 21, 2023

Messiah told a Pharisee, “He who’s forgiven much, loves much. He who’s been forgiven little, loves little.” Does that mean the Pharisee didn’t have as many sins as the sinful woman? He read Scripture, prayed and gave tithes. He didn’t think he had a lot to be forgiven for. He was just as much a sinner as anyone else, but he didn’t realize it. We’re all infinitely separated from God and need His infinite forgiveness. The one who loves more is the one who realizes they’ve been forgiven more and receives it. Believers who think they really don’t need a lot of forgiveness are the ones who will love less, rejoice less, and live less on fire for God. But those who know the ugliness of their sin and the immense price paid, know that without God there’s nothing. You’ve been forgiven an eternity of judgment. That’s enough for you to become a person who loves much, forgives much, rejoices much and lives all out for God. Because Messiah has done it, and that’s enough for you to live a life of love and joy.

From Message #730 – The Pharisee and The Prostitute
Scripture: Psalm 145:20

Today’s Mission – Meditate on all God has forgiven you, and that you’re not going to hell. Then live your day in the thankfulness, love, grace, and joy that come out of knowing it.

The Wisdom of Lilies

Friday, August 18, 2023

Imagine driving your car around so you can fill up with gas. It defeats the purpose. You don’t drive to get gas, you get gas to drive. If you’re living to survive, or living to make a living, it’s the same thing. Matthew 6 teaches us, that worrying about all these things, makes us forget the purpose of life. Messiah said, “Consider the lilies of the field, they don’t toil or spin.” They just live and glorify God. If you’re living, worrying how to live, you’ve got it backwards. If you really want to live for God, break out of focusing on how you’re living or trying to survive and seek first the kingdom of God. Get beyond survival and live for God. Stop worrying about ‘how’ – that’s God’s job. Do and seek His will. Get beyond yourself and into the purposes of God and you’ll start fulfilling your purpose. Selfishness and living to make a living is like driving in order to fill up on gas. Stop worrying about your life and start living your life. Because God didn’t call you to live your life at the gas station.

From Message #542 – The Lilies of the Field
Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7Today’s Mission – Put the cares of life in the Lord’s hands. Stop existing wrapped up in the issues of survival. And start living!

The Challenges of The Drowning

Thursday, August 17, 2023

What are the reasons we don’t share the Gospel? Fear of jeopardizing relationships, that it could get nasty, or they’ll reject us? Picture a lifeguard at their station and someone is drowning. The lifeguard just sits there. The person screams “Why aren’t you saving me?” The lifeguard answers, “If I try to save you, you might resist, hit me or hurt me.” What would you think of the lifeguard? That lifeguard is you. If we refuse to share the gospel with someone who’s perishing because it might rock the boat; cause an awkward moment or unpleasant situation, we have no excuse. People who are drowning, often resist, panic, or even hit the lifeguard. But no true lifeguard lets that stop them from saving the person. It didn’t stop Messiah from saving you. Don’t let it stop you from saving them. It might not be an easy save, but you still do it. You jump in. Forget the relationship. Forget trying to avoid unpleasant reactions. Get off your lifeguard seat and jump in. Share the gospel and save them.

From Message #844 – Lifeguard Lifeguard
Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Today’s Mission – See everyone outside of Messiah, as displaying an SOS (save our souls). Share the truth of Messiah with them today.

The Challenges of The Drowning Thursday, August 17, 2023 What are the reasons we don’t share the Gospel? Fear of jeopardizing relationships, that it could get nasty, or they’ll reject us? Picture a lifeguard at their station and someone is drowning. The lifeguard just sits there. The person screams “Why aren’t you saving me?” The lifeguard answers, “If I try to save you, you might resist, hit me or hurt me.” What would you think of the lifeguard? That lifeguard is you. If we refuse to share the gospel with someone who’s perishing because it might rock the boat; cause an awkward moment or unpleasant situation, we have no excuse. People who are drowning, often resist, panic, or even hit the lifeguard. But no true lifeguard lets that stop them from saving the person. It didn’t stop Messiah from saving you. Don’t let it stop you from saving them. It might not be an easy save, but you still do it. You jump in. Forget the relationship. Forget trying to avoid unpleasant reactions. Get off your lifeguard seat and jump in. Share the gospel and save them. From Message #844 – Lifeguard Lifeguard Scripture: Matthew 28:19 Today’s Mission – See everyone outside of Messiah, as displaying an SOS (save our souls). Share the truth of Messiah with them today. To Donate to Hope of the World Ministries: Click here To Receive Free Gifts & Prophetic Updates: Click Here. Compassion Projects: Manage Your Subscription

God is Doing Fine

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

A child praying said, “God, take care of my mother, take care of my father and take care of yourself. Because if anything happens to you, we’re all in big trouble.” The good news is, nothing’s going to happen to God. He already died and the grave couldn’t hold Him. He’s all right. We, who are in God, have to be all right also. How you’re doing, is based on how God’s doing. You’re standing on His righteousness, not your own. It has nothing to do with how much you have, but how much He has. He owns the cattle on a thousand hills and the hills they’re on. How blessed your life is, is about how blessed He is. If He’s risen and seated in the heavenlies, you are too. If He’s successful and victorious, you are in Him. Learn the wisdom of this child’s prayer. If He’s doing well, you’ll be doing well if you dwell in Him. If anything would happen to Him, we would all be in trouble. But it’s not going to. So rejoice, be well and be blessed, because He is.

From Message #537 – Why Worry
Scripture: Psalm 91:2

Today’s Mission – Believe that you are doing well today. Because all is well with God, and you are in Him.

Your Song

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

When Miriam (Mary) is given the great news about bearing the Son of God, she starts singing. She had a song. She knew the Word of God and His Spirit was upon her. If she had been wrapped up in the world, her problems, running around, never having enough time, she wouldn’t have had a song. Many of us live our lives wrapped up in the world, busy with our problems and too worried to have a song. But God’s people need to have a song. Moses, Anna, Isaiah, Mary and the saints of Revelation had a song. You need to have a song. Your heart has to be able to sing, and overflow. God didn’t call you to live a desperate life but to live abundantly, overflowing like someone who has a song. Don’t live your life always wanting, always desperate, always needing more. You need to have a flow and time to overflow with God. Sing to the Lord a new song, a praise from your heart. God has called you to glorify, praise, and worship Him with a song, your own song, the song of your life.

From Message #536 – The Song Of Miriam
Scripture: Psalm 95:1-2

Today’s Mission – Use songs of praise to honor God today and gain victory. Sing His praises and watch Him show up and rain down His blessings.

The Ant’s Obstacle

Monday, August 14, 2023

Scripture tells us “Go to the ant” meaning, learn from the ant. If an ant is bringing a piece of food to the colony and you put something in its path, it doesn’t drop the food and say, “What did I do to deserve this? I can’t take it anymore. Take me now Lord! Send a shoe to kill me!” Sometimes we get discouraged so easily. Something obstructs our path and we get discouraged and give up. Temptation comes and we give in or we lose the zeal we had in the Lord because something hindered us. But the ant just keeps going without batting an eyelid. Obstacles come up – they happen. Don’t throw up your hands and stop. If something’s of God, keep going. Fight for it. You keep going in righteousness and love. Persevere in what’s good. Ants persevere for a bread crumb. You need to show the same righteous perseverance for God. Ants persevere for crumbs, but you persevere for something better–for loving, serving, doing, hoping, standing and overcoming. Because you need to be at least as strong as an ant.

From Message #535 – Go to the Ant
Scripture: James 1:12

Today’s Mission – This is the day to get past whatever obstacle the enemy has tried to put in your way. Break through and break forth.

The Quarter On The Sidewalk

Friday, August 11, 2023

Growing up, some of my friends played a practical joke by super gluing a quarter to the sidewalk. When someone would bend down to pick it up, it wouldn’t move. It was fixed to the sidewalk. A quarter barely weighs anything, but super glued to the sidewalk, it weighs as much as the pavement. A cruel practical joke, but a great spiritual lesson. If you try to be strong, holy and righteous in your own strength; your own weight, you will fall short. It’s not going to weigh much. But if you affix yourself to God; to His righteousness, then His strength, His righteousness, His weight, His power, His resources, His abilities and even His authority becomes yours. You’re going to live not by your own weight; not by the lightness of a coin, but by the solidity of the Rock, strong, as you join yourself to God. Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. It’s a cosmic truth that can change your life. Live by the weight and power of the Rock and not by the lightness of a coin.

From Message #532 – The Face of an Angel
Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Today’s Mission – Bind yourself to “The Rock of Messiah” today. Whatever comes against you, comes against Him and He is immovable.

Melted Waters

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Proverbs 5:15 says “Drink waters from your own cistern and fresh water from your own well.” This speaks first to husbands; be blessed and rejoice in your wife, filled up with her love. And in the larger sense, be satisfied with the blessings God’s given you. Rejoice, give thanks, receive and be filled with them. But there’s something even more. The Hebrew word for “fresh” water here is “nazal” which can also mean “melting” water. In other words, your well, your marriage, your relationship might be frozen. There are potential waters of blessing and love, but it’s iced up and cold. You might have to take time to warm it up with God’s love. And keep loving until it melts the ice of your spouse’s heart or whatever is needed. In other areas of your life, may be frozen because you’re not giving thanks or haven’t been paying attention to it. Warm up your frozen prayer life, your frozen ministry life, your frozen time in the Lord, your family time and it will flow. Drink waters from your own cistern, they may be frozen, so warm them up.

From Message #531- Water From Your Own Cistern
Scripture: Philippians 2:3

Today’s Mission – Give 100% in your relationships today. Love, bless and keep loving and blessing them, until it melts and the waters flow.

Becoming a Baby

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

We come into the world without having to learn to be a baby, because we are babies. But in 1 Peter 2 it says we’re to be as newborn babes. We need to learn what we never learned before, to become a newborn babe. We can actually become new again, actually prepare to become as babes. What’s a baby? A baby is innocent. Learn how to become innocent. Learn how to stop being guilty. Babies are simple. Learn how to uncomplicate your life, uncomplicate your heart. Learn how to be simple in heart. Babies aren’t weighed down, they’re free. Learn how to become free. Unload your burdens. Babies are light, they don’t weigh much. Learn how to stop being so heavy and become light. Babies are open. Learn how to be open. Babies have no past. Learn how to become unburdened by anything from the past. Babies are new. Learn how to become new again, fresh and revived as in the beginning. In God’s mercy you can. Because His mercies are new every morning. It all begins when you learn how to become new, as a newborn babe.

From Message #530 – As Newborn Babes
Scripture: Matthew 19:14

Today’s Mission – Don’t let situations or circumstances weigh you down today. Let Him deal with it. Lighten your heart as a little child.

Not Speaking The Devil’s Language

Monday, August 7, 2023

When I go to another country on a mission, I find I get into more trouble, when I try to speak the language that’s not mine. I focus on learning one thing. How to say, “I don’t know how to say anything in your language.” Or as some say, “Sorry, I no-a speak-a your language.” Somehow we think if we just add vowels to English they’re going to understand. Our enemy the devil; HaSatan in Hebrew, is a speaker. He accuses, he engages. He engaged Adam and Eve and they got into trouble when they spoke with him. It’s important – in dealing with the enemy; if he wants to engage you in dialogue of temptation, self-pity, pride, anger, with thoughts or words – that you don’t deal with the enemy. When the enemy tries to engage you, disengage. Pay him no heed. Don’t listen to him. Don’t talk to him. Let it go right by you. Treat it like gibberish; as if you can’t understand it and it has no place in your life. Just tell him, “Sorry, I no-a speak-a your language.” And be done with it.

From Message #525 – HUH?
Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Today’s Mission – When the enemy tries to speak to you today, just ignore it. Instead, speak the language of God’s blessings over everything.

Possessing Heaven

Friday, August 4, 2023

In Matthew 5:3 Messiah says, “For theirs is the kingdom.” Not theirs “will be,” but theirs “is.” The kingdom belongs to the children of God – now. Heaven and earth are connected. We can’t truly own anything on earth because it’s temporal. The only things we can and are supposed to own are heavenly possessions. It’s okay to be possessive about heaven. The Scripture says “Rejoice for your reward is great in heaven.” You should know what you own in heaven and rejoice in it. Rejoice because your name’s in the Lamb’s book of life. The reason we get possessive of earthly thing is because we’re not possessing things in heaven. Rejoice over what you have in heaven and you won’t be possessive about earth or covet what you don’t have. Start realizing you own a piece of heaven, more than a piece, the whole kingdom. You’re rich. You’re blessed. That’s enough to live a life of joy and let go of petty, earthly and temporary things. Because you have something so much better. Live as someone who’s rich, blessed and joyous. For yours, yes yours, is the kingdom of heaven.

From Message #724 – Heaven and Earth as One
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Today’s Mission – Don’t let temporary things take your focus away from your eternal possessions. Be joyful today that your treasure is in heaven.

The Earthly Bridal Chamber

Thursday, August 3, 2023

When a couple goes out, it’s generally the woman who takes more time to prepare. In the ancient Hebrew marriage the bride generally had a year to prepare for her wedding; to make herself beautiful. In the same way, Scripture says we’re the bride. Our souls are made to be joined to God. We have a wedding coming. We’re here on earth as a bride, not to make money, to become popular, to become comfortable or to get a big house. You can have those things, but that’s not what it’s really about. You’re here to become beautiful. In life, you don’t have to win that argument or get somewhere on time, more than you have to be beautiful. If you’re in a traffic jam, it’s not about the traffic jam, it’s about being beautiful inside your circumstances. Don’t get so wrapped up in what you think you have to do or what you think you have to have. Life is about you becoming beautiful. You’re the bride. Get into that chamber, into the presence of God and start becoming the beautiful bride you were meant to be.

From Message #521 – The Days of Beautification
Scripture: Revelation 21:2

Today’s Mission – Today, put aside the pressures that say you have to have more or be more and spend time with Him. Make it your aim, to become beautiful in God.

Disciples And Unfollowers

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

You say you follow the Lord. But to follow the Lord also means to not follow. When Messiah called the disciples, He called them first to stop following what they were doing before. “Drop your net,” wasn’t about nets, but a different way of life. Matthew stopped being a tax collector. You have to stop following something in order to follow Him. So if you’re the Lord’s disciple, then you have to also become an un-follower. You can’t serve two masters. You need to stop following what you’ve been following your whole life. As you follow Messiah, He gives you the power to un-follow the voice of temptation, the voice of the flesh, the voice of anger, the voice of lust or the voice of addiction. You don’t have to follow it. You’re an un-follower now. You don’t have to follow the past, the world, the television, the internet. You don’t have to follow them anymore. You have the power to drop your nets and make a clean break. Because the Lord has not only given you the privilege of being a follower, but the power of being an un-follower.

From Message #520 – The Magnificent Seven
Scripture: Mark 10:21

Today’s Mission – It’s time to un-follow your sins today. See yourself following Messiah, walking with Him and leaving your past behind.

THE RISE OF THE MACHINE MASTERS

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 Shalom, to you my Friend and Co-Minister in the Great Commission…

Are we setting the stage to be ruled by what is not even human?

In The Return of the Gods I reveal what happens when a civilization that has known God, turns away. Other spirits come in, dark spirits, ancient spirits, pagan spirits, the very same spirits or gods that were cast out in ancient times. And so what we have in America and the West for the last sixty years, is a process of paganization or repaganization. We are being paganized. One of the characteristics of pagan culture is the worship of idols.

Their land also is full of idols; Every one worships the work of his own hands, that which his own fingers have made. Isaiah 2:8

To worship an idol is to worship and serve one’s own creation. When the apostle Paul spoke of idols on Mars Hill, he used a striking Greek word – techne. Techne is the word from which we get the word tech as in technology. So in the modern return to paganism, we now serve the works of our own hands. We serve our technology.

When Israel turned away from God, it turned to Baal. Baal means Possessor, Lord, Owner, and Master. When you turn away from God, you become mastered by others, even by your own technology, your computer, your I phone, your I pad, etc. Psalm 115 declares that those who serve idols end up becoming like them. So as we serve our computers, we become more like them – less human, less able to communicate as we once did, and more and more like machines.

Meanwhile, our creation, our technology, our computers are taking on more and more human powers and attributes and increasingly replacing human functions. One of the most important of these powers is that of thinking. We have recently been witnessing advances in artificial intelligence that are nothing short of stunning. Computers are increasingly taking over the function of thinking, and thinking is what leads us. Could we be setting the stage to be led and ruled by our own creation?

Many scientists warn Yes and worse. Many have warned that artificial intelligence is the most dangerous of our technology. Some believe it will bring about the extinction of humanity. Indeed, there have been increasing reports of artificially intelligent programs speaking of destroying humanity. One of these even solicited the help of several other programs to execute the mission.

When an individual, culture, or civilization turns away from God, it will inevitably lead to the serving of other gods, even idols, the works of our hands. Freedom from God is bondage. But freedom from idols, gods, and sin – is freedom. This month, commit to breaking the bonds of any bondage in your life, anything that masters you, and live in the freedom of God! And may God greatly bless you as you do!

Your brother and co-laborer

in His love and service,

Al Capone & The Untouchables

Monday, July 31, 2023

During the years of prohibition in Chicago, Al Capone rose to power and corrupted everyone around him. He even had judges on his payroll. Because Chicago was so corrupt, there was nothing that could touch him. But then Elliott Ness was brought in and put in charge. He along with nine young, idealistic, law enforcers, came to bring down Al Capone and break the underworld. They were called the Untouchables, not because they couldn’t be killed or hurt but because they couldn’t be bribed, corrupted or intimidated. They ended up getting Al Capone on tax evasion. He was touchable because of his lack of integrity. The Latin root for the word integrity is the same for the word untouchable. God is calling you to be one of His heavenly untouchables. A person of integrity, who can’t be touched, compromised or bought. If you’ll rid your life of compromise, go all out for God and not let that sin, that temptation touch you anymore, then you’ll become one of heaven’s untouchables. You’ll pull down strongholds and even transform a city or even change the world.

From Message #519 -The Untouchables
Scripture: Matthew 25:21

Today’s Mission – Make a decision today to be one of God’s heavenly untouchables by committing to live a life of integrity before God and man.

Hail Mary or Shalom Miriam!

Friday, July 28, 2023

There are believers who know the story of the angel Gabriel appearing to Mary and when the angel says, “Hail Mary full of grace,” they think of liturgy, as in the “Hail Mary.” But back then it wasn’t liturgy or a ritual, it was just an angel greeting Mary. He probably said, “Shalom Miriam.” Here’s the problem. We often take the things of God, things of real life and take them out of life and make them religious, so they don’t apply to our lives anymore. For the people in the Bible, it wasn’t a religious book, it was life itself. It’s not a religious part of life. It’s not two different spheres, one way in church and another way at home. Messiah is God. He came down to touch every part of your life, from mowing the lawn to taking out the garbage, doing whatever it is. For Mary, there was no Hail Mary. It was simply, Yeshua; Jesus coming into her life. Let God become real to you, the same way, in every part of your life. It’s not religious, it’s life. It’s as simple as saying “Hail Mary.”

From Message #511 – Treasures in Heaven
Scripture: John 6:33

Today’s Mission – Today, take the Word of God and apply it to your real life, your real thoughts, your real circumstances, everything.

Messiah’s Missing Description

Thursday, July 27, 2023

When you read a biography, there’s usually some description of the person. Even before photographs, there were drawings, paintings, records and descriptions. Julius Caesar was tall and thin. Alexander the Great was clean-shaven and so on. But in the Gospels, there’s no description of what Messiah looked like, other than he had a beard. Messianic prophecy about Him in Isaiah 53 says, “He has no form that we should be attracted to Him.” Paul says, “We do not know Messiah after the flesh.” Because He’s about truth and truth is not about appearance. So when you follow Him, you must live by faith and not by sight. We’re to be people who don’t live by what we see. God wants you to be less dependent on your physical senses and more in tuned with living by His Spirit. The things that we see are passing away. The things that we can’t see are forever. So look away from what’s seen and live more by His Spirit, by truth, the Word and by Him who is beyond description. He’s the One who can only be seen with the eyes of faith.

From Message #510 – You Don’t See Him
Scripture: Romans 1:17

Today’s Mission – Today, look at every situation with eyes of faith instead of what you see in the natural. See everything through the love of God.

The Most Critical Rung

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

You can’t climb a ladder with a missing first rung. No matter how high the ladder is, you won’t go higher. In our lives there’s often something missing that can make or break our walk. The difference between success or failure, may be just one rung. That one thing you need to do. The first step that gets things started. There’re so many things that could and would happen in your life. But a victorious walk will never happen without you taking that first step. The ladder that reaches up to heaven can’t go there without that first rung. The first step seems the hardest, but when you take it, you’re on your way. God’s calling you to take that action, that repentance, that new beginning, that step of faith, that step of holiness, courage, restoration, forgiveness, healing, your ministry, your calling and your victory. It’s waiting. You don’t have to do it all at once. Just take the first little step today. Begin ascending on the heights by putting your foot on the first rung of the ladder.

From Message #509 – The First Step
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:18

Today’s Mission – Ask the Lord to show where you need to take a first step to accomplish His will in your life, then do what He shows you. Take that step today.

Traveling 11,000 Miles

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

A Minute maybe you’re afraid of change, breaking out of your comfort zone, stepping out in the great commission, or moving into new things. I have a secret. You’re already moving on a journey, traveling 18.5 miles every second, 200 miles every ten seconds; about 11,000 miles every minute, about 666,000 miles per hour. The fact is, the earth is traveling that fast and you’re on the earth. You’ve already traveled several hundred miles from where you were when you started reading. And you’re afraid of stepping out of your house and sharing the Gospel with that stranger or doing a new thing in God? Step out in faith and courage. Break out of that rut and do what you have to do. Perform that courageous act of righteousness. Don’t worry about leaving your comfort zone or where you left your comfort zone about 10,000 miles back since you started this message. Live all out, because you’re already moving away from your comfort zone at 18.5 miles per second.

From Message #508 – The Dance of the Heavenly Circles
Scripture: Hebrews 13:6

Today’s Mission – The Dance of the Heavenly Circles Make an effort to do something for God that you wouldn’t ordinarily do. Tell someone of His goodness. Pray for someone and show the love of Messiah today.

Balaam’s Strange Prophecy

Monday, July 24, 2023

The false prophet Balaam tries to prophesy against Israel but ends up speaking an amazing Messianic prophecy. He says, “I see Him, but not now. I behold Him, but not near.” I see Him, but not now. What does that mean? Balaam had a vision but he didn’t really know salvation. He saw Him, but not now. That’s the way most people see Messiah – as something that happened a long time ago, not really here and now but in the past. In the days of Messiah’s life, He was here and now to Mary and the apostles. That’s the only way to really know Him. The disciples and the first century are gone, but He remains here and now. The same Messiah then and there, is the One who’s here and now for you. The same miracles and power in the book of Acts, are here and now. See Him now. See Him today, this moment. Behold the reality of His presence. Receive His power. It will revolutionize your walk. Because Messiah will touch and transform your life here and now.

From Message #507 – In the Fullness of Time
Scripture: Isaiah 55:6

Today’s Mission – Today seek the presence of God… not somewhere else but here, in your situation, where you are, and not in the future. But now, right now in your life.

The Gedeo Revelation

Friday, July 21, 2023

The Gedeo people of Ethiopia believed in a benevolent, omnipotent, creator god named Mageno, but they spent more time appeasing an evil spirit named Sheit’an. They believed there was distance between them and their god. One day, a man named Warrasa prayed directly to Mageno that he would reveal himself. He saw a vision of two white men and heard a voice saying “they will bring you a message from Mageno.” Eight years passed. In 1948, two Canadian missionaries came to the town where Warrasa lived. He received them according to his vision, and led 40,000 of his people to the God of the Gospel. Ephesians 2:10 says “We’re created in Messiah for good works, which God prepared beforehand.” These missionaries had no idea how God had prepared their way. Set yourself to do God’s will. He’ll prepare the way before you. It’s true for the Gedeo people. It’s true for the missionaries, and it is true for you also. When you commit yourself to do His will, the ground will be prepared, and you’ll find it was waiting for you all along to arrive.

From Message #504 – Eternity in Their Hearts
Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Today’s Mission – Set this day all the more to fulfill the will of God. And you will walk into what has already been prepared and waiting for your footsteps.

The Words of This Life

Thursday, July 20, 2023

In Acts 5, an angel frees the disciples from jail and tells them, “Go to the temple… speak all the words of this life.” He didn’t say preach Christianity, the New Testament, religion or even the Gospel. What does this mean? It’s simple. What is it that we’ve come to know? Life. Real life, that’s our faith, this life. Other things masquerade as life that aren’t really living. But God called you to this life. Messiah is called the Prince of Life. It’s not just some doctrine or religious precept. It’s not merely some faith statement. It is life itself. It’s not a part of life. You can’t just fit it into your schedule. It’s the reason you live, the reason you work, the reason you talk, the reason you do everything. That’s what it has to be. Get everything in your life, into this life. Get everything centered on Messiah. Make this the reason you do and say everything. Because this is not just some religion. This is not just even a major part of your life. This is life itself! This is life-your-life. Make it so!

From Message #503 – Round Two
Scripture: John 10:10

Today’s Mission – Do everything as unto Messiah today. Make Him the focus of every aspect of your life.

The Rabbi and the Unkosher Man

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

A man burdened with guilt, goes to his rabbi: “Rabbi, I have to admit, I ate without saying the blessing.” “Certainly, God will forgive,” said the rabbi, “Why didn’t you say the blessing?” “I couldn’t,” said the man, “I was eating with unwashed hands.” “That’s not good,” said the rabbi, “but I’m sure God will forgive. Why didn’t you wash?” “Because I was in a gentile home.” “Why weren’t you eating in an orthodox home?” “I was eating pork chops because no Jewish person would give me food.” “What?” said the rabbi, “Pork isn’t kosher! That’s nonsense, I know a Jewish person would’ve given you food.” “They couldn’t,” said the man, “It was Yom Kippur and they were all fasting.” This illustrates how we go to God with a sense of sin, but no concept of how horrible or grievous our sin is. If we’d see our sin as God does or how great His grace is to forgive, we’d stop sinning. Don’t be like that man who ate the pork chop. Let the grace of God lead you to repentance. Because Messiah’s grace is greater than anything we could ever imagine.

From Message #502 – Mercy And Truth
Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Today’s Mission – Ask the Lord to give you a true sense of how grievous that sin is, so that you will hate it and remove it from your life today.

The Christian Origins of Science

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Some people say that science and the Bible oppose each other. But did you know that much of modern science actually comes from the Bible? Proverbs 1:7 says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” Bacon, Newton, Kepler and other founders of modern science believed in the Bible. Isaac Newton spent more time writing Bible commentary than science papers. Modern science came from the belief that God created the universe. And if there was intelligence behind it, then the universe was intelligible. The same God who revealed Himself in the Word, revealed Himself also in the creation. Making it worthy of study because it could be understood. From Bacon to Newton to Albert Einstein, the belief in God was critical for modern science to come about. So don’t believe it when people say the Bible and science don’t go together. The ancient words: “The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom” are still true. We have an intelligent God and the more you reverence Him, the more intelligent you’ll be. In God you’ll be wiser than Einstein.

From Message #500 – The Beginning Of Wisdom
Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Today’s Mission – Seek the Lord’s wisdom throughout your day today. He will give it to you generously.

The Angel in the Wilderness

Monday, July 17, 2023

In an angelic event, Gabriel appears to announce the birth of John; Yochanan in Hebrew. An angelic event not only because of Gabriel, but because John is called in Greek, and even in Hebrew prophecy, an “angel,” “malakh” in Hebrew, “angelos” in Greek, meaning messenger. Not your typical angel. He was hairy, locust eating, blunt, shouting, convicting people of sin and dunking them in the water. An angel who spent most of his life not in glory, but in the barren wilderness. God has unlikely angels, and if you’re born again, you’re to be one of them. You might be rough, blunt or hairy; nevertheless, you’re to be an angel on assignment with a message. Even if you’re in a wilderness, that’s okay. God has angels in the wilderness. No matter your circumstances, live as an angel. Spend your life shining the light, waking up each day to say “I’m on assignment! Lord help me fulfill my mission today.” Live as an angel and your life will be a heavenly mission, to spread the good news of the gospel, an angelic one, the life of His unlikely angel.

From Message #498 – The Angel in the Wilderness
Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-2

Today’s Mission – Ask God what your assignment is today, so that you can be faithful to the mission He has for you.

Earthly Limitations

Friday, July 14, 2023

Heavenly Unlimitations “Shamayim,” is Hebrew for “heaven,” but it doesn’t really mean that exactly. It has an “im” at the end, which means it’s plural. Heaven is plural, because there’s no end to it, to the blessings; to the eternal. It’s forever, infinity, it’s amazing. But the word for “earth– erets,” has no “im” because it’s singular. The things of earth are finite; limited. They have a beginning and ending point in space and time. If you live with your heart wrapped up in earthly things, you’ll always be running on empty or in short supply, because it’s limited. But if you live by the heavenly, by His Spirit, by faith, your life will become unlimited because there’s no end. You’ll be filled to overflowing and unlimited. Only an open heart with faith can contain that which has no end. Paul said, “We live by faith, not by sight…” The things that are seen are temporary, but that which isn’t, is eternal. So stop being limited by the earth. Live by the heavenly, by His Spirit, and you’ll have no limitations. The one who lives in them cannot be bound.

From Message #492 – The Divine Pluralities
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7Today’s Mission – Get your mind off the limitations of the earthly, and onto the limitlessness of the things of God.

The Food of Ghouls

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Growing up, I used to watch monster movies. They had ghouls who hung out in cemeteries and lived off of dead things. People who dwell on and live off of dead things, are ghouls. If you call yourself a believer, but live off of dead things, sitting in front of the TV, taking in all sorts of impurities or watching questionable things on the internet, you’re a ghoul. When you engage in gossip, dwell on the sins of others or look for faults to judge other believers, when you hold on to unforgiveness and bitterness, you’re partaking of dead things. Do you know the difference between a ghoul and a child of God? A ghoul lives off of death. A child of God lives off of life. God’s calling us to put dead things far away from our lives. We’re to become a people of life, to focus on what’s good, pure, lovely and true. Rejoice in and live off of that which is life. Put away that dead thing. Replace it with life. God has called you to be a person of life and not a Christian ghoul.

From Message #482 – As it is in Heaven
Scripture: Philippians 4:8Today’s Mission – Examine your life today and get rid of that dead thing that takes you away from your relationship with God

Grabbing Messiah’s Kanaf

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Ruth said to Boaz, “Spread your garment over me.” Garment in Hebrew is “kanaf,” which can be translated as “wings”. Boaz does it and she’s no longer an outcast, she’s going to be married. From Ruth to the woman who touched Messiah’s garment, we see hutzpah. That’s Hebrew for guts, nerve. Ruth had hutzpah. She knew there was a blessing waiting. She knew the law of Israel’s goel, the kinsman redeemer, and she went boldly forward. The woman who touched the fringe of Messiah’s garment, to get healing, knew the power of God. She also had hutzpah. So should we. It’s not that we can tell God what to do or have Him do our will, but we’re to be bold when it comes to standing on God’s promise and His will. We need to grab hold of His cloak of blessing, the sacred kanaf, the wings of His garment. Take the initiative to receive the blessing, to receive your healing and your shalom is waiting to happen. God has given you the promise. So go to Him in faith and holy hutzpah and say, “Lord, spread Your garment over me.”

From Message #465 – The Sacred Fringe
Scripture: Ruth 3:9-13

Today’s Mission – The Word is filled with blessings God has for you. Boldly push through, as did Ruth, to take hold of them today, even to grab the kanaf of His garment.

The Only Place you can Overcome

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

In heaven we’re going to see and do beautiful things, but one thing we won’t be able to do, is overcome. Here we have the joy, honor and glory of overcoming. We hate having problems, trouble, crisis and setbacks; so we complain, but in heaven you won’t have the opportunity to overcome again. Scripture says we’re to overcome the world. It never says we’re to overcome heaven; there’s nothing in heaven to overcome. So this life is for overcoming. That’s why we have problems. Without challenges or troubles you can’t have victory. To overcome is glorious. Only here, can you run the good race or fight the good fight and win. Stop complaining about what’s glorious about this life. Paul said, “Momentary light affliction is producing an eternal weight of glory.” Your crisis is for glory. So stop complaining at the very thing that’s going to bring glory. Rejoice, dig in your heels, run head on like David against Goliath, because you have been called to have the joy, honor and the glory of overcoming this world.

From Message #490 – Heavenly Nostalgia
Scripture: John 16:33

Today’s Mission – Today, see any negative situations as an opportunity to overcome. Give God the glory and run your race to win.

Make Way for the Lord

Monday, July 10, 2023

Isaiah 40 says, “Prepare the way of the Lord; let every valley be exalted, every mountain made low, the crooked places made straight, and the rough places smooth.” The highway of God, like it or not, is coming through. Everything is going to change, to make way for God. Those who walk in the way of God have to do likewise. You don’t bend the way of God because of circumstance. You bend the circumstance to the way of God. You don’t change the Word of God for the world, you change the world with the Word. God doesn’t conform to your life, your life conforms to His way. The way of God is straight.Don’t bend, manipulate, wiggle, or worm your way. Walk, live, think and talk straight, despite mountains, valleys, rough ways, crooked ways, despite rejection or acceptance, hard times or easy times, prosperity or lack. Keep going and your mountains will be cast down, your valleys will be lifted up, your crooked ways will be made straight and your rough ways will become smooth. Prepare the way of the Lord, and you will change the world.

From Message #487 – Prepare Ye The Way
Scripture: Psalm 84:11

Today’s Mission – Make way for the presence and power of God in your life. Clear away everything that is not in His will. Confirm everything to His way.

Being Where He is

Friday, July 7, 2023

The Lord’s prayer begins with, “Our Father who ‘art’ in heaven.” Our prayers often start with our problems, predicaments, situations, wants or needs. But it’s not supposed to be like that. Prayer should start with focusing on where He ‘art.’ In other words, focus on where God is. What you’re dealing with or upset about, is where you ‘art.’ It has a place, but it is not the most important place of prayer. Lay down your ‘art’ and focus on God and His ‘art,’ and your problems aren’t going to be such a problem. That’s when you’ll start dwelling in heavenly places. But you can only do that when you start from where He ‘art.’ When your ‘art’ is right, your heart will be right also. Then, you’ll end up dwelling in, what you dwell on. Where your treasure ‘art,’ there your heart will be also. The point is, “Our Father who ‘art’ in heaven” forget where you ‘art’ and focus on where He ‘art.’ Most of your problems will be solved right there and you’ll be dwelling in heavenly places. But it all starts where He ‘art.’

From Message #479 – Avinu (Our Father)
Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2

Today’s Mission – Today let go of your concerns, problems, and issues. And focus instead on how amazing He is. Worship Him in the beauty of His Holiness in heavenly places.

Calling His Bluff

Thursday, July 6, 2023

In Acts 4, the Sanhedrin commanded the apostles to stop preaching. But the Sanhedrin didn’t have the power politically or spiritually to stop them. If the apostles had listened to them or believed that they had the power, they would have, in effect, given them their power by their agreement. Instead they said, “We can’t stop speaking about what we’ve seen and heard,” which resulted in the spreading of the gospel of Messiah. The enemy tries to stop you with the same strategy. He says, “You can’t do God’s will; you can’t open your mouth and share; you can’t overcome; you can’t defeat that sin; you can’t live victoriously. But it’s all a bluff. If you believe the lies, you won’t live free, you’ll stay in bondage. The enemy has no power unless you let him. Be like the disciples, tell the enemy “I’m obeying God! You’re a liar, and all the more I’m going to follow God.” Fight the bluff. Live victoriously. You can if you follow God. You can’t be stopped, because He that’s within you is far greater than he that’s in the world.

From Message #478 – The “Oh Yeah” Principle
Scripture: Acts 4:13-20

Today’s Mission – What is the enemy using to hinder you, intimidate you, panic you, and stop you from stepping out in God’s will? Call his bluff – and do it.

The Nameless Gospels

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Almost every book you read has the name of the author on it, who worked long and hard to create it. But not with the gospels. We put names on them according to whom we believe wrote them. But they didn’t put their name on them. The fact is, the gospels are nameless. The point is whom they’re written about, not who wrote them. The point is Messiah, Yeshua, Jesus. The gospels glorify Him, communicate Him and reveal Him. So you are called to glorify the Lord and reveal Him to the world. But to do that, you need to be like the writers of the gospels. You need to take yourself out of the picture. Take your glory out of the scene and become more selfless and anonymous. Get into the joy of losing yourself, doing things only for God to see them. Then He will be revealed, as in the gospels. Then His glory will shine through your life as in the gospels, and your life will become a gospel, good news, everywhere. Because the gospel is nameless, except for God’s name. You be likewise.

From Message #477 – Most Excellent Theophilus
Scripture: Psalm 86:12

Today’s Mission – Today seek to be as the gospel writers. Put away all concern for recognition, and make it your aim to only lift up the Lord and His name.

The Chained Ambassador

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

In Ephesians, Paul calls himself, “an ambassador in chains.” There were chains on his hands even as he wrote or dictated. But notice, he doesn’t call himself an ambassador of chains. He doesn’t even call himself a chained ambassador. Someone who is chained is defined by their limitations, they can’t move. But an ambassador is someone on the move, sent on a mission. Paul isn’t defined by his situation. He might be in chains, but he’s not of them. He’s an ambassador for God no matter what. He’s going to share the gospel and fulfill the mission. Learn from Paul. Don’t be defined by your circumstance. You might have problems, but you’re not a problem person. You’re a child of the Most High. You’re free, unlimited. God is un-limiting you. Forget the chains. You’re an ambassador. Nothing can stop you from doing God’s will and fulfilling your calling, no problem, no person, no trouble, no situation, no prison, nothing. You can say like Paul, “I can do all things through Messiah who strengthens me.” I’m an ambassador who happens to have some chains.

From Message #475 – Ambassador In Chains
Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Today’s Mission – What have you seen as a hindrance or obstacle in you fully doing God’s will? These are only chains. Follow Paul’s example, and do God’s will anyway.

God Running

Friday, June 30, 2023

The prodigal son leaves the father, sinfully losses everything and comes back hoping to be received as a slave. The father sees him from a distance and actually runs to his son – he runs! This is a picture of God. If we repent, it’s enough that he actually forgives us, loves us and comes to us. But he doesn’t just come to us, he runs to us. The bible says “He longs to have compassion on us.” He delights to have compassion on you. He doesn’t just allow you to approach Him, He runs to you. That’s how passionate His love is. Never doubt the love of God. If you return to Him, He runs in His love to you. Learn to run to Him. Don’t just wait for God, run with passion into His presence, as someone who can’t wait, who delights to be with Him more than anything else. Song of Solomon says, “let us run.” So run in love, in joy, in faith, in serving Him. Run in worship, in righteousness, run in His spirit. Don’t walk, run! Because He didn’t just come to you, He ran.

From Message #472 – The Prodigal Father
Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Today’s Mission – Let go of your burdens. Let go of your hindrances. And just run into His open arms. He will run to yours.

To Every Wilderness

Monday, July 3, 2023

Are you going through a wilderness period in your life? The Hebrews went through the wilderness to get to the promised land. We think of the wilderness as just a place, when actually it’s a journey. It’s what leads to the promised land, the land of milk and honey and blessings. Stop looking at it as simply a thing that you’re in, it’s a path that’s leading you somewhere else. For every wilderness in God, there’s a promised land at the end. Every hard time has a blessing at the end. For every problem, there’s milk and honey at the other side. At the end of every trial, is a promise. You must pass through the wilderness to get the inheritance, the land of blessing. Every sorrow, obstacle, challenge, hindrance, hardship in God, leads to the land of promise. So are you in the wilderness? Praise God, and rejoice! You can rejoice when you realize it means you’re going through it. Go with faith and confidence and joy that it’s going to lead you to the fulfillment of your calling. For every wilderness in God, there’s a promised land.

From Message #474 – The Midbar
Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:7

Today’s Mission – Think back on the wildernesses you’ve gone through in life – and the blessings, the promised lands God led you to, through them. Take encouragement in that for the present.

Making Your Wrong Name Right

Thursday, June 29, 2023

There have been times I’ve called someone the wrong name. It’s embarrassing, but God has the same kind of problem. God often calls people by the wrong name. In Matthew 16:18 He called Simon – Peter: the rock. He called an old man with a barren wife – Abraham: the father of the many. When you are still struggling, He calls you victorious. When you read in the Bible that you’re a royal priesthood, holy, you’re tempted to tell God He has the wrong person, He called you by the wrong name. Like God, we need to call people by the wrong names, names that don’t fit the present reality. If you’re just calling them what they are, you’re just reflecting what is. Learn to speak in faith, to call the weak in God, strong, the struggling in God, victorious, the battered down, prevailing. Then what happens, is the old man actually becomes the father of many, the shaky apostle becomes a rock and you become victorious and blessed. Learn the secret of speaking and receiving the wrong name into your life, and in God it will become the right name.

From Message #471 – Be Ye Imperfect II
Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Today’s Mission – God calls you “holy,” “royal,” “beloved,” “the light,” “victorious,” and much more. Take one of these today. Believe it, claim it, and live it.

Praying for Paul

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

In Ephesians 6, Paul says many things, but then he says, “And pray for me.” Pray for me? Paul, the great teacher of the truth of the New Covenant? Those who read his words 2,000 years ago were his students. Still today we’re his students. He was revealing great truths of God and then he asks for the prayers of his students. What does this teach us? No matter how much you’re used of the Lord, how mature you are in the Lord, never forget that you need prayer. You need God at every moment. The moment you forget you’re dependent on God, you’re in trouble. Don’t learn the hard way. Even a great fruitful branch that has borne the largest, most beautiful fruit, will become useless the moment it’s not continually connected to the tree. Paul, with all his gifts, knowledge and credentials in the Lord, knew that he needed God every moment. We all do. Pray without ceasing, always be in communion with God. Pray for each other, for your teachers, for your leaders, for yourself and while you’re at it, please pray for me, too. Thanks.

From Message #466 – Prayer in All Things
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Today’s Mission – If you need prayer today, don’t be ashamed or afraid to ask someone, and then pray for them also. And let your every need be known to God.

All That is to you

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

In Hebrew, there’s no real word for “have”. “Have” really means “to”. You don’t have a car, but the car is to you. You don’t have a house, but the house is to you. In other words, they’re “for” you. God promises to work all things together for your good. The choice here is, you have it or it is for you. If you have possessions, then your possessions won’t be for you, they’ll actually be against you, to weigh you down. Let go of your possessions and they’ll be for you, to bless you. Stop saying, “I have a problem’. Rather, say “the problem is to me, for me.” If it doesn’t belong to you, then it can work for your good. Give up ownership, then past mistakes and failures are going to work for your good. Let go of the burdens, the future, the past, desires, hurts, or bitterness. In the Holy language of the Bible, you don’t have anything but a promise of something better. When you let go of those things in God, they won’t weigh you down anymore. They’ll be from now on, for you.

From Message #463 – The Divine Non-Possessive
Scripture: Romans 8:28

Today’s Mission – Let go of all ownership today, even of your problems. And see, and receive, all things today as gifts from God, for your good and your blessing.

The Nonmiraculous Miracles

Monday, June 26, 2023

Matthew 25 says, “When I was hungry you fed Me, thirsty you gave Me to drink, a stranger you took Me in, naked you clothed Me, sick you visited Me, in prison you came to Me.” He didn’t say, you called down manna from heaven, you spoke to the rock and water gushed out or you laid hands on Me and healed Me. Isn’t it easier to call down miracles? It’s possible. So why not here? Sometimes God restrains miracles so you can be part of the answer. He wants to do something greater. Manna coming from heaven is a miracle. So is loving and buying someone food. In some way that’s even more Messiah-like. Often you have a problem in life with no immediate answer, because God wants you to rise up and be part of it. He wants your whole life involved in the answer. Getting manna from heaven won’t necessarily make you more like Messiah, but loving, blessing and giving in righteousness will. When you don’t see the miracle coming out of heaven, it’s a sign that now the miracle is to come out of another place.

From Message #462 – The Beloved Physician
Scripture: Matthew 19:21

Today’s Mission – Ask God for a compassionate heart today, to see the needs of others, and be a blessing as He enables you. Perform a miracle!

The Blossoms of Your Valley

Friday, June 23, 2023

Song of Solomon 6:11 says, “I went down into the garden… to see the blossoms of the valley.” Believers often tell you they’re in a valley and they’re unhappy about it. The valley is a low place. It can be hard times, times of sorrow, loss, weakness and not feeling God. But in Song of Solomon, it’s not a sad thing, it’s a beautiful thing. The valley can be a place of fruitfulness, one of the most fertile places, where the rain and waters flow. So in your life, the low times are often the most potentially fertile, the most potentially fruitful, and the most beautiful. Generally hard times produces the greatest change, repentance or decisions for God. Most believers came to the Lord in the valley. So why do we despise it, if so much more growth, repentance and joy will come from the valley? Don’t despise your valley. Go down, see the blossoms, the vine and the pomegranate. Look for the good fruit God wants to bring forth. In every hard time, you will find what God has being waiting for you, blossoms of the valley.

From Message #457 – Song of the Resurrection
Scripture: Psalm 31:14

Today’s Mission – Remember that all your times are in His hands. Ask the Lord to show you the blossoms in your valley. And thank Him for them.

When Harvard was Christian

Thursday, June 22, 2023

Harvard College was founded in 1638 by Puritans for training missionaries for the Gospel. Up to the 1700’s, over half its graduates went into ministry. But by the mid-19th century, the last embers of spirituality were quickly disappearing. Yale University was founded in 1701 and from its beginning, taught students, “The Bible is the Word of God.” A group from the university travelled the country preaching salvation. But like Harvard, Yale’s evangelical stand soon disappeared. These universities were founded for the glory of God and yet, they ended up completely lost in all sorts of other purposes, except the one they came into existence for. It happens all the time, not just to universities, but also to believers. Maybe you started out pure, focused and full of zeal for the Lord, but got distracted, sidetracked, caught up in money, success, ministry or a thousand other things and forgot the very purpose for which you exist. Reconsecrate your heart, mind, soul, and strength to knowing and serving the Lord. Come back to your first call and don’t end up like Harvard.

From Message #981 – The City On The Hill
Scripture: Zechariah 1:3

Today’s Mission – If you’ve gotten distracted from fulfilling your purpose in life, get back on track. Reconsecrate your purpose and your path to God.

The Gettysburg Confession

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Gettysburg, an event in American history, occurred at about the same time as the fourth of July. It was the turning point of the Civil War. General Lee’s orders to charge across a large open field of grain as Union soldiers rained down bullets and canon fire upon them was perhaps the greatest disaster of the war. Thousands of men were killed or wounded. As the Confederate soldiers retreated, they heard General Lee saying, “It’s all my fault boys, it’s all my fault.” A poignant moment in history, but also a display of a kind of greatness. Greatness is, when you’ve made a mistake, being able to confess and repent. As God’s saints we still make mistakes, but we must confess and repent. You can’t grow if you don’t repent. You can’t repent if you won’t confess your sin. You can’t confess your sin without taking responsibility for your actions. You can’t change until you can say, “It was my fault. I was wrong.” That’s the beginning of repentance, change, growth and blessing. Learn from Robert E. Lee. Greatness in God begins with the words, “I was wrong.”

From Message #646 – The Power of Being Wrong
Scripture: James 5:16

Today’s Mission – Is there something in your life that you need to take responsibility for, or admit wrongdoing? Today is the day to confess, repent and move on to greatness.

The Messiah Sunset

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Messiah is called the sunrise in Luke. His rising makes all things new. But you can’t have a sunrise without a sunset. Sunrises are beautiful, but sunsets are equally beautiful and holy. When the light of the world goes down, it’s sunset and the old day is finished. You can’t go back to it, it’s done. So Messiah came as the light of the world. He went down to the earth as the sunset to give you not only a new beginning, but to make an end of everything that’s old. You can’t have one without the other. He’s the sunset. He gives you the power to say goodbye to the old life, the old world, the old sin and the old habits. Just as we rise in Messiah, we also have the power of the sunset, to die to the old life. So let the sun rise, but first let it set. Say goodbye to it, make an end of it, because you can only enter the new as much as you exit the old. Messiah can only be your sunrise if He’s first your sunset.

From Message #456 – The Messiah’s Sabbath
Scripture: Revelation 21:5

Today’s Mission – Let the sun of Messiah set on all that is old, your old life, your old hurts, your old regrets, and failures, everything. Then walk in the dawn of the newness of life.

The One Who Must Change

Monday, June 19, 2023

We often have a hard time with change. We want other people to change their ways and attitude. We want our spouses, children, parents, ministers, and our friends to change. We want our situation, finances, job to change. The more things we want to change, the more frustrated we get when they don’t. The fact is that nothing has to change, but us. We think of ourselves as unchangeable. Only God’s unchangeable. He says, “”I change not.”” If we don’t change – we can’t grow, we die. Our salvation starts with change. Repentance, growing in maturity, putting away the old self, putting on the new – that’s change. Becoming a new creation, being born again is the only thing you have to make positive changes – not that your situation changes, but that you do. We have no control over anyone else’s change, just our own. Open your heart and mind today so you can change and become more like Him. Be a change for God, for God is the only one who changes not. That’s His job, to change not, and He shouldn’t. But your job is to change.

From Message #732 – More On The Other God
Scripture: Malachi 3:6Today’s Mission – Today, make it your aim not to change your circumstances, but to change yourself. What change does

The Two Seas

Friday, June 16, 2023

In Israel there’s the sea of life and the sea of death. The Galilee is alive. The Dead Sea is dead. The Galilee is always giving water. The Dead Sea only receives water, but it doesn’t give anything. The one who gives is alive but the one who only gets is dead. The sea of life is always flowing into the Sea of Death; it never stops flowing. So is the heart of life. At the heart of life you’re not limited by people who don’t give you love or who are selfish, because you’re a person of life. The more you give, the more alive you become and it doesn’t matter whether the people give back to you or not. Love those who don’t love you. Bless those who don’t bless you. Love your enemies and pray for those that persecute you. Don’t let their lack of love stop you from flowing in God’s blessings. Don’t be overcome by evil. Overcome evil with good. Keep blessing, loving and giving. Because God called you to be like the ever flowing sea of life and not like the sea of death.

From Message #451 – The Waters of Zion
Scripture: John 7:38

Today’s Mission – Ask the Lord to be your source of living water today so you can continually overflow to everyone around you.

Living in The Verb

Thursday, June 15, 2023

In English, the noun usually comes first, but in Hebrew the verb comes first. In Genesis 22:3, the English reads, “Abraham rose early in the morning,” but in Hebrew “Early rose Abraham.” In English, “He took two of his youths and Isaac his son,” in Hebrew, “Took he two of his youths.” In English, “He split the wood for a burnt offering.” In Hebrew, “Split he the wood;” the action first, then the noun. Why? In America we tend to think our lives consist of things. But in Hebrew, life isn’t so much about nouns, it’s about the verb. It’s not about earthly things, it’s about moving in the Spirit. It’s not so much about what you own, but where you’re going. It’s not about your label or your status, but about what you’re doing with God. Don’t live after things. Don’t get wrapped up in or weighed down by things. Start moving in the divine verbs of God: loving, giving, hoping, believing, praising, worshiping, and overcoming. In English, split he the wood doesn’t make a good sentence, but in Hebrew it makes all the sense in the world.

From Message #449 – The Divine Sentence
Scripture: Romans 8:12

Today’s Mission – Make it your aim to focus not on things today or anything you possess. Go through the day as someone who possesses nothing but God and is here on earth just to do the will of God.

The Cosmic Therapist

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Some people go to therapy to solve their problems. In Acts 4 ,the apostles are put on trial for a man being healed. The Greek word used for healing is therapeuo. We get the word therapy from that word. The power of Messiah that healed that man has the power of therapy. In Messiah, we’re all in therapy. We have a Jewish doctor who doesn’t charge for sessions. Your whole life should be a life of healing, becoming whole and sound, more functional as the child of God that you’re meant to be. For that to happen, you need to spend time with your therapist, opening up your heart, your soul, your life, opening up your wounds, fears and need. Let your heavenly therapist have His way with you and make you whole. That’s His desire. Prayer time is therapy time. Do you want to become truly whole? Then spend more time with Him, because in Him is your healing. His name is Adonai Rapha – the Lord our Healer, Sar Shalom – the Prince of Peace. Messiah is your heavenly therapist and you just happen to be in therapy.

From Message #448 – Healed and in the Judgement Hall
Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Today’s Mission – Spend time with your therapist, the Lord your Healer, today. Share with Him, your secrets, your hurts, your burdens.

The Bridal Nightlight

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

The Song of Solomon says that the bride’s face is as fair as the moon. The beauty of the moon is that it reflects the radiance of the sun. It’s the first sign that the sun is still out there and it’s coming. It’s the light of the rising sun. As the bride, you need to have the beauty of the moon about you. Look beyond this world, beyond the darkness of this night. Look to the light of Messiah, particularly to the light of His rising. Live your life in the power of His rising, of the resurrection. Set your face beyond your situation and into the direction of His light, into the hope, the glory, the victory and the power of His rising. Live your life in the transforming power of the resurrection. That’s the moon reflecting the light of the sun. As you do that, you’re going to glow and be radiant with His light in any circumstance. Shine with His light and your life will become as beautiful as the light of the rising sun, radiating in the face of the moon.

From Message #445 – The Gospel of The Moons
Scripture: Matthew 5:14

Today’s Mission – Let all who see you, see the Love of Christ within you.

The Redeemer In Disguise

Monday, June 12, 2023

Ruth is gleaning food in the fields as a foreigner and she stumbles onto the field of Boaz. They meet, but she has no idea that he’s going to be the redemption of her life. She doesn’t see her story as beautiful. Her redeemer is right there, but hidden from her heart. God already had the answer before she saw it. As for you, in your hardest and lowest times, the most beautiful things are happening. When you look back, you see that God already had the answer waiting for you. You didn’t see it, but it was right there. People are blessed with great testimonies. What makes these testimonies so beautiful is that when it seemed hopeless, God was right there. God’s beautiful flowers germinate in darkness; when you don’t feel anything. Bless Him anyway, because He’s there. Learn to start thanking God now before you see the answer. Rejoice that it’s there, and you’ll see it. In your darkest times, the redeemer is waiting, Messiah in disguise, right there in your midst. He’s waiting for you to rejoice and give God the glory before you see it.

From Message #442 – Boaz
Scripture: Isaiah 41:14

Today’s Mission – Do you have a problem, a need, a want, an issue? Thank Him for the answer today before your answer appears.

The Beggar at The Door

Friday, June 9, 2023

Messiah tells the story of the rich man partying in his mansion, and poor Lazarus on his doorstep. The rich man who doesn’t help, ends up being judged. We listen to this and think we’re Lazarus the righteous man, but we’re not. In this world, we’re the rich man and the rest of the world is Lazarus. They’re right there outside our doorstep starving to death. We’re feasting and Lazarus is shivering in the cold. We’re praising the Lord, and that’s good. But Lazarus is outside perishing without the Gospel. Messiah said,”When you do it to the least of these, you do it to me.” So essentially it’s Messiah who’s cold, hungry, naked, and perishing. There are orphans, lepers, the starving, the persecuted, the oppressed in darkened huts without the Gospel. Messiah is at our doorstep and our door is closed. Open the door. Open the door of your heart, your life, your involvement, your abundance. Give to the hungry, the thirsty, the naked, the stranger because there’s a stranger on your doorstep that needs your help, waiting for your help, and it is Messiah.

From Message #438 – The Rich Man And Lazarus
Scripture: Mark 16:15

Today’s Mission – Open your eyes to see those around you. Bless someone in need today.

Windswept

Thursday, June 8, 2023

On the Feast of Shavuot– Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came with the sound of a mighty rushing wind. In Hebrew, the way you say Holy Spirit is “Ruach Ha Kodesh.” Ruach means wind, and Ha Kodesh means “the Holy.” The Holy Spirit is the Holy Wind. What does that tell us? The Ruach is Wind, and wind is power. Wind can level a house or a city. God’s Spirit came to give you power to do His will. But you don’t have to do it in your own strength. God has given you the Spirit; the power of the Wind. It wasn’t a gentle wind. It was a mighty rushing wind. Because you don’t just need power, you need the power of God. He didn’t just give you power, He gave you the Power of His Wind! The power to break down all obstacles to do His will. To sweep away resistance and move forward to victory. So go for it. You can do all things as God has called you. Because you’ve got His Spirit and that’s the Power of the Wind – a Mighty Rushing Wind.

From Message #971 – Blowing in the Wind
Scripture: Acts1:5

Today’s Mission – Ask the Lord to blow His Holy Wind on your life today to tear down any obstacles that have hindered you from serving Him with your whole heart – and then move ahead in His will.

The Tablets and The Wind

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

The outpouring of God’s Spirit on Pentecost, Shavuot, was the empowering of the New Covenant. On that same feast, Moses went up to Mount Sinai and received the Law. The Law was given to Israel – the Old Covenant; the Spirit was given to the apostles – the New Covenant. The fact that the Spirit came on the same day that Jewish people were celebrating the Old Covenant is the sign that Jeremiah 31:31 has been fulfilled, “The time is coming when I will make a New Covenant with the House of Israel and the House of Judah…” “…I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts.” As believers, we have to move from the realm of stone and letters to the realm of Spirit and a heart of righteousness. The only way to fulfill the righteousness of God is by the Spirit of God, from the inside out. Get the Spirit and Heart of God into your life and you’ll live in His righteousness. The New Covenant is the Spirit Covenant. Live in the Spirit, and your Covenant will always be New.

From Message #133 – Stone and Spirit
Scripture: Psalm 119:11

Today’s Mission – Ask the Lord to fill you with His Spirit and write His Word on your heart today, and move in the moving of His Spirit.

The World Beyond

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

When you were in the womb, you had eyes with nothing to see, feet with nowhere to walk and hands with nothing to hold. The womb didn’t make sense in itself, because it wasn’t for itself; it was to prepare you for life beyond it. It only makes sense when you move on from it. There are things in your life that don’t make sense, it’s not complete. You don’t have all the answers and you wonder why. Things seem to have no purpose – the way life is going or the problems that happen. Here’s the point: Life is the womb of heaven, preparing you for eternity. It doesn’t always make sense in itself. It’s not the whole story, it’s the beginning. Like the eyes of the unborn child, it’ll make sense when you see heaven. Everything in your life has purpose. You’re being prepared to walk on streets of gold and see heavenly things. So praise God anyway when it makes no sense, because it’s a sign that you’re not home yet. Be blessed, for right now you’re living in heaven’s womb.

From Message #1892 – Outside the Womb
Scripture: Romans 8:28

Today’s Mission – Take a break today from trying to figure it all out. Rest in the fact that God has it all under control, and give thanks that every unexplained detail in your life will have an explanation in Heaven.

Walls and Angels

Monday, June 5, 2023

If you’re born again and spreading God’s love, you’re an angel. The word in Hebrew for angel is “malach;” in Greek it’s “angelos.” Both words mean “a messenger who bears a message.” You’re a messenger of the gospel and that makes you an angel. Scripture speaks of flesh and blood angels in the Hebrew and the Greek. So what does that mean? Angels work miracles and have power to open and close doors and gates, to walk through walls. As a flesh and blood angel, when you walk in the will of God and bear His message, you have power to walk unhindered. Nothing can stop you. When you walk on your own, forget it, you’ll be frustrated and blocked up. But when you walk in God’s will, you’re free. There may be physical obstacles, but angels move in the spiritual. Paul learned the secret of being content. He was in chains, but he wasn’t bound. Carry the gospel and you won’t be either. Do God’s will and spread His word. You are free. Nothing can stop you when you’re in God’s will. You can even walk through walls.

From Message #416 – Earth Angels
Scripture: Psalm 103:20

Today’s Mission – Stop letting obstacles hinder you from sharing the good news with someone today. Walk through walls and be an angel!

The Apocalyptic Bride

Friday, June 2, 2023

What do you think of when you hear the word “apocalyptic?” Most people think of the end of the world, calamity and doom. There’s truth to that picture. But if you’re born again, it’s a whole different issue. In the Hebrew marriage, during the supper, the bride and groom would slip away to the marriage chamber where the bride would “unveil.” In Greek apokalupsis means: an unveiling, uncovering, revealing or revelation. So for us, the bride, the apocalypse is very different. It’s when the bride removes her veil and the two become one. The future for you in the Lord is to be looked forward to, not feared. Apocalyptic means; meeting Him, removing our veil, shining as the bride. There are two outcomes, the apocalypse of judgment and the apocalypse of an unveiling wedding celebration. As His Bride, look at the future with joy, preparing yourself to become beautiful. As it’s written, “We with unveiled face, beholding Him.” It’s apocalyptically good, so rejoice over what’s to come and live your life with hope and expectation for the apocalypse of the bride and the bridegroom.

From Message #405 – The Sound of the Bridegroom
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Today’s Mission – Take time today to slip away to be alone with your Beloved. Just you and Him. Spend time in His presence with no veils. Don’t be afraid of what’s to come.

THE THIRTEENTH DAY OF THE TWELFTH MONTH

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Shalom, to you my Friend and Co-Minister in the Great Commission…

In last month’s Sapphires I wrote of the president’s signing of The “Respect for Marriage Act” on the White House lawn – and that it represented the enshrinement of same sex marriage into Federal Law. I opened up a biblical mystery that lay behind it. This month, I open another mystery and another revelation lying behind the president’s act.

The “Respect for Marriage Act” only passed because 12 Republican senators decided to go along with all of the Democratic senators in voting for the act. In order to gain those Republican votes, a clause was added to the act. It spoke of religious freedom. Religious leaders warned that the clause was vague and weak and that the law would pose a danger to religion and religious freedom. But those pushing the bill forward gave assurances that no church or minister would be forced to perform same sex marriages or be punished for not recognizing them.

However, there was a mystery to the president’s act that went back thousands of years to an ancient king. The king also signed a law in the capital city that went forth to the land. The law was intended to bring religious persecution and calamity for the people of God. The going forth of the law is recorded in the Book of Esther:

“…it was written, and sealed with the king’s signet ring. And the letters were sent by couriers into all the king’s provinces, to destroy, to kill, and to annihilate all the Jews, both young and old, little children and women, in one day, on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month…”

So, the law was set to go into effect on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month. If that were translated into an American context, it would correspond to a president, signing a law, to bring persecution to God’s people on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month. On the western calendar, the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, is the thirteenth day of December. The president signed the law on the White House lawn on December 13, the thirteenth day of the twelfth month – the day of the decree that is to bring persecution and calamity to God’s people.

Has God given warning to His people? The truth is, every move that a culture makes to treat sin as good, will be matched by another treating good as evil – in other words, persecution. Be warned. Be ready. Be prepared to stand for God no matter what it means. Set this month to shine as a light in the night that lights up every darkness. And may God greatly bless you as you do!

Your brother and co-laborer

in His love and service,

Jonathan

See Message: A Year of Prophecy and Darkening
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-14

The Dome of The Mountain

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

On the Temple Mount in Jerusalem sits a mosque. On its walls are written the words, “Allah has no son.” This central statement in Islam, is really an anti-statement talking about Messiah. It’s actually affirming what it denies because Psalm 2 says, “They rage against the Lord’s anointed,” His Son, “but I have set my King on my holy mountain.” It’s on this mountain that Islam rages against God’s Son. Even Islam cannot help but focus on Yeshua. It’s the same with Rabbinic Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism and even Satanism. Those who are against Him still end up focusing on Him. How much should we, His followers, focus everything on Him? Make Him the focus of your day-to-day, of your thoughts, your heart, your plans, your every word, your actions, everything you do, because that’s the way existence works. It’s all focused on Him anyway. The more you focus on Him, the more blessed your life will be. He’s the Lamb; He’s the center of the throne. He’s the focus of everything. Make Him your focus and from that will come all blessings.

From Message #402 -Islam And The Messiah
Scripture: Psalm 97:9

Today’s Mission – Today make a conscious effort to exalt Messiah in everything you do, and everywhere you go; be conscious of His presence.

Amening The Wrong Thing

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

We think of Amen as a religious word, but it’s much more than that. Amen comes from the Hebrew word ’emet,’ which means true. So when you say amen, you’re saying it’s true, it’s solid, it’s reality. Where you place your amen can change your life. The problem with most of us isn’t that we’re not saying amen in a worship service, but that we’re saying amen everywhere else. We’re giving our amen to the world and our problem, as if it’s true; it’s not. Whenever you accept bad news as if it’s the final truth, you are giving your amen. When you accept your sin, you’re giving your amen. Do you want to be changed? Stop giving away your amen to the world. Stop saying amen to your problems, to the enemy or to your old self. You don’t have to accept it. Stop saying amen to the way things appear. Say amen in faith to God’s power, His will, His Word, His love and His miracles. Your amen is powerful. Start using it wisely. Don’t say amen to the world. Give your amen to God. Amen? Amen.

From Message #395 – Amen
Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Today’s Mission – Today meditate on the Truth of God’s word, then speak it over your life and give it the Amen of your heart, mind, soul, and strength.

You’ve Heard… But I Say

Monday, May 29, 2023

Messiah said more than once these words: “You have heard that it was said, but I say to you.” He now says the same words to you. And what it means is this: everything you’ve heard before, the old voices, the old temptations, the old life is not to you anymore, but what Messiah says is to you. When you’re being tempted, don’t take it as being to you anymore. If the enemy is talking, don’t take it personally, it’s not to you. But take the things Messiah says to you personally. When you read the Bible, it’s for you personally. If God gives a command, take it to you, personally. God so loved you, He gave His only Son. All the other voices, the temptations, the condemnation, the intimidation, it’s not to you anymore. Take the Word of God, the Word of Messiah as completely personal, totally relevant to you here and now. It will make all the difference in the world to your life. Because Messiah is talking to you, even right now through this teaching; it’s to you personally, so listen to His voice. It’s the only thing that matters in the end, because He just happens to be talking to you.

From Message #394 – But I Say To You
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Today’s Mission – Identify the voices that try to shackle you to your past. These chains have already been broken by the blood of Messiah. Listen to the only one true voice, that of Messiah.

The Six Billion Year Mistake

Friday, May 26, 2023

A major newspaper once had an article where scientists revised their calculations of the universe by six billion years. A mistake of six billion years? Shouldn’t they have received a failing grade? No. People continued trusting them. Why should we trust in those who start out by being billions of years wrong? How many have failed a history exam for being off by just 100 years? What does it say? Some trust in chariots, some in horses, but we will trust in the Lord. Some trust in scientists, but we will trust in the Lord. Science has a place, but it can’t answer the ultimate question like, why do we exist? So don’t put all your trust in men, put your trust in God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than the wisdom of man. Go by His Word that remains forever. Trust in, live by and act on His Word. There’s much you can’t depend on in this world. There’s only One you can always depend on. He’ll never be six billion years wrong. He will always be eternally right, perfect, up-to-date and right on time.

From Message #365 – Standing Tall
Scripture: Proverbs 30:5

Today’s Mission – Is there something in your life that conflicts with God’s word? Today it is time to turn it over to the Father and trust that His ways are perfect.

The Little Foxes

Thursday, May 25, 2023

As a child watching the Superman show, I always wondered why Superman would stand up to bullets, but he would duck when something was thrown at him. There’s a truth here, and in the Song of Solomon. It says, “”Catch the little foxes that spoil our garden.”” It’s often the little things that mess us up the most. On the big things, we’ll give up our lives, but cut us off on the highway and we lose it. We’ll give great gifts to God, but ignore us and we get angry. I knew someone who was leaving for Israel planning to preach a great message on the peace of God. Then he misplaced his Bible and peace went out the window. He went crazy. Watch out for the little things the enemy throws at you to catch you off guard. Often that is how we slip up because we’re not prepared. If Superman laughed at bullets, but panicked over someone throwing a gun, then you have to watch out for things such as these. It’s the little foxes that spoil the garden. God has called you to be wiser and stronger than Superman.

From Message #356 – The Lord Shall Be One
Scripture: Psalm 19:7

Today’s Mission – Don’t let the enemy catch you off guard today. Pray for the peace of God to guard your heart and mind.

The Reyach And The Ruach

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

In the Song of Solomon, it’s written, “”The vines with tender grapes put forth their reyach”” (their fragrance). The word reyach is sometimes translated as “”sweet perfume.”” Reyach comes from “”Ruach”” – “”wind, breath or Spirit””. You see, the Ruach is the Spirit, and from the Spirit comes sweet fragrance. It’s written that we’re to manifest the sweet fragrance of the Holy Spirit – Ruach Ha Kodesh. There are perfumes in this world that cost a fortune, but better than all of them, is the Reyach of the Ruach, the perfume of the Spirit. When someone lives in the Spirit, there is a sweet fragrance about them. When they enter, there is a sweetness. When they leave, something lingers. There is an aroma of love, joy, peace and righteousness. Something beautiful about them fills up their life in every situation. Don’t get into perfumes to make yourself sweet, get into living in the Spirit. Live, love, walk and breathe in the Spirit and your life will become sweeter and sweeter, because the Reyach comes from the Ruach. The sweet fragrance of God comes from the Spirit of God.

From Message #363 – Arise My Love
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:15

Today’s Mission – Ask the Lord to fill you with the sweet fragrance of His Holy Spirit. Wherever you go today, walk in it, praise in it and love in it.

The Ishmael Syndrome

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Israel was reborn as a nation on May 14, 1948. From that day until now, the issue of Israel has been a continual source of controversy. What is the Arab-Israeli Conflict? The answer is found in Genesis. Abraham had two sons, Isaac and Ishmael. Isaac, the son of promise, received the birthright, but Ishmael lost his inheritance. It’s about the birthright. The children of Isaac returned to their inheritance. The children of Ishmael claimed the land that was given to Isaac. Harboring the bitterness and anger of Ishmael has brought great harm to their lives. When you carry resentment, harbor unforgiveness, feed self-pity, and bitterness, you hurt yourself more than anyone else and bring a curse on all that you do. Messiah said “”Forgive and you shall be forgiven.”” Is there unforgiviness, anger or bitterness in your life? Have you been wronged, mistreated, overlooked? Forget it. God hasn’t treated you wrong or overlooked you. God has treated you better than you ever deserved. Forgive, let go, and move on with your life. Harbor no bitterness, and your life will be free from the curse of Ishmael and covered with the blessing of Isaac.

From Message #948 – The Ishmael Mystery I
Scripture: 1 Kings 8:34

Today’s Mission – Today, ask God to expose any root of bitterness in your heart. Uproot it and replace it with His forgiveness.

The Palestina Strategy

Monday, May 22, 2023

On May 14, 1948, what had been known as “Palestine” became the nation of Israel. But where did Palestine come from? The Romans banned Jews from Israel and renamed Israel “Palestina,” based on the ancient enemies of the Jews, the Philistines, in order to make the world and the Jews forget that they had an inheritance in that land. But God would not forget. He brought them back. So too, the enemy uses the same strategy, “The Palestina strategy,” to make you forget God’s call, inheritance and promises on your life. To make you disbelieve God’s power to make you victorious, joyous, Messiah-like. The enemy wants you to live a substitute, second rate, messed up life. He wants circumstances and events in your life to make you forget God’s promises. “The Palestine Strategy.” The world may not believe, you may not believe, but God does not forget His promises, calling and inheritance for you. So rise up! Remember His promise and how great His calling is. Believe it, for God has called you as an heir to the Promised Land and everything other than that, is only Palestine.

From Message #1107 – The Ingathering
Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-25

Today’s Mission – Is there a promise from God that the enemy is trying to make you forget? Revive it today and don’t let go of it. Remember His faithfulness.

Eat Your Spinach Before The Fight

Friday, May 19, 2023

As a child, I watched Popeye, a one-eyed smoking sailor with a speech impediment. If you saw one Popeye, you knew the basic plot for all of them. He gets beaten up until finally he eats his spinach, and then he triumphs. You have to wonder, doesn’t it make more sense to eat your spinach at the beginning, before the fight? But no, he would always wait until he could just barely get the can of spinach open. As believers we make the same mistake. We wait until we are in the middle of warfare before deciding to fight. We live defensively. But champion fighters never do that. They don’t wait to be in the middle of the fight to figure out how to fight. They train for the battle. God didn’t call us to live defensively, but offensively. That’s the way you win. Don’t wait to be tempted or until your back is against the wall to fight the enemy. Live so your back is never against the wall. Put on the full armor of God and be victorious, and you won’t end up being beaten up like Popeye.

From Message #328 – When the Saints
Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Today’s Mission – Don’t let the circumstances of the day catch you off guard! Let the Word of God be spiritual nourishment and protection for you today.

The Matthias Principle

Thursday, May 18, 2023

The Lord had left, Judas was gone, and the disciples had to choose another to replace him. They chose Matthias, a substitute, yet he was actually better. His name means “Gift of God.” That says something to our life. God’s gift comes often as a substitute for what we hoped for. Salvation turns out to be a life that we didn’t plan for. It’s something that happens when what we wanted didn’t happen. Often we view what God does as second best. For example, your marriage might have fallen apart, your spouse left you for another person, or maybe you suffered great loss in your life, or career and you feel like you are living a consolation life. But remember Matthias. The substitute is actually a gift. God doesn’t give hand-me-downs, He only gives the best. Rejoice in what God has given you, and it will all work for good. Rejoice, because it will become God’s best. In God, there is no substitute for His best. He never gives substitutes, only gifts.

From Message # 327 – The Substitute Apostle
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Today’s Mission – Give thanks today that God is on your side and is working all things together for good in your life!

The Insulated Kingdom

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

As a child going outside in the wintertime, my mother would dress me up in a sweater, scarf, snowsuit, and wrapped inside layers of insulation. It was great, but there was one problem. I was so insulated, that even though I was outside, I was still inside, hermetically sealed. So as believers, we tend to have an insulation problem. We insulate ourselves against the outside world. But the Great Commission is outside, beyond the church building. The people outside are the ones who need salvation. You have to go out for the kingdom to grow. Most new people are brought into a congregation by new members, not by the old members. The old tend to get insulated, inside Christian relationships. They don’t touch the outside anymore, so comfortable in church culture. We need to get out. That can’t happen by only connecting with other believers. It happens when you take away the insulation. Out is where the lost are, where the kingdom grows, where the Lord commanded us to go. It’s where you need to go if you’re going to touch this world. Get uninsulated and get out.

From Message #313 – Going Out
Scripture: 1 John 3:23

Today’s Mission – Today ask the Lord for someone to share the love of Yeshua with, pray with or invite to your congregation – and spread the word!

The Law of The Tomb Raiders

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

In the first century, Caesar issued a decree: anyone robbing or disturbing any tomb in Nazareth or Judea was to be executed. What’s strange about that? Who on earth were less likely to touch a dead body than the Jewish people who had laws against it? And as for Nazareth, it’s not even mentioned in the rabbinical writings. So why did Caesar issue a decree there? Undoubtedly, a report or rumor came to him about Yeshua, Jesus of Nazareth, and an empty tomb. The accusations in Matthew 28:13 of tomb theft only prove that the tomb was empty. But nobody could have made it empty except God. The only One who disturbed the tomb was God. So the Nazareth Decree is further evidence that the tomb was empty. So, if you are with God, you have the same power – to disturb tombs. Disturb the tomb of the old self, the old habit, the old situation. You have the power to make things come alive that were dead. Go into that dead situation and make it come alive by the power of God. Go in there and disturb that tomb.

From Message #301 – The Resurrection on Trial
Scripture: Matthew 27:52

Today’s Mission – Apply the power of God to the dead situations in your life today! Speak the word of God over these areas of your life and trust God to bring restoration.

God’s Masterwork… You!

Monday, May 15, 2023

The Mona Lisa, the Sistine Chapel, Beethoven’s Fifth and Ninth symphonies are each considered a masterpiece. How do you make a masterpiece unless you are a master? A masterpiece is the work of a master. So what about your life? Did you ever think that your life can become a masterpiece? Eph. 2:10 says “We are His workmanship.” The Greek word “poiema”, is where we get the word poem from. We are to be God’s poem, God’s piece–that’s a masterpiece. If you want your life to become a masterpiece, you have to let your life be molded by the hand of the Master. You can’t make yourself by yourself. Only the Maker can make you. Stop focusing on your works. Start becoming a work of God. Stop getting wrapped up in your good or bad works. Start learning how to become the work of God. By your work, you can only make what is imperfect, but ALL His works are perfect. When you become His work, then your life becomes a work of the Master, and thus you become a masterpiece.

From Message #287 – The Poem of God
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18

Today’s Mission – Submit your life into the Master’s hands today. Allow Him to create the work of art that He wants you to become.

Your Big Brother

Friday, May 12, 2023

Imagine growing up in Nazareth with Messiah as your older brother, and someone wants to fight you. You’d say, “I’ll tell my older brother on you.” They might reply, “Oh yeah, I’ll call my older brother, he’s bigger and stronger.” To which you could reply, “Well my brother is the Messiah. He’s going to rule the world with a rod of iron and subdue the nations; it’s all been prophesied.” The truth is you do have a big brother, and He is the Messiah. He’s there to protect you and watch your back. The enemy is a bully, seeking to harass, intimidate and push you around. When dealing with the enemy, a problem, a situation, a temptation, and it seems overwhelming, remember this: you have a big Brother, He’s the Messiah. Call on Him. You can walk with confidence, live with boldness, face head-on situations that might be much bigger than you and still not fear, because your Big Brother is bigger than the situation. Don’t despair, don’t get discouraged, have full confidence. Call on His name. Because you have a Big Brother and His name is Jesus, the Messiah.

From Message #208 – The Missing Years II
Scripture: Psalm 33:20

Today’s Mission – Is there a situation in your life that appears too big for you to handle on your own? Bring it to Yeshua today. Trust Him to defend you.

You Are Bar Elyon

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Many names in the Bible contain the word “Bar,” meaning “son of”. Simon Bar-Jonah, Bartholomew and Barabbas which means “son of the father.” The word Bar-mitzvah, means “son of the commandments.” Messiah is called Bar-Elyon, which means, “Son of the Most High.” We’re to be little versions of Him, a little child of the Most High. What does that mean? Your identity isn’t based on yourself any more. It doesn’t come from you, your life, or your past. It comes from your Father in heaven. You are no longer Bar-bitterness- -a child of bitterness, Bar-failure- -a child of failure, Bar-sin- -a child of sin, or Bar-hurt- -a child of rejection, hurt and wounds. All those things are not you anymore. You are Bar-Elyon, a child of the Most High. That’s your identity, you are born from above. Your identity comes from Elyon, the Most High. That’s who you are, a beloved, holy child of the Most High. Start believing it. Start receiving it. Start living like it and acting like it. Because you, too, are a little version of Bar-Elyon, a child of the Most High.

From Message #206 – The Missing Years I
Scripture: Romans 8:16

Today’s Mission – Throughout the day today, encourage yourself that your identity is as a child of the most high God…you are Bar-Elyon!

The Prophetic Commentary

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

A famous commentary from the 1880s, dealing with the prophecies of Israel becoming a nation again, said this, “It has been for 18 centuries a down-trodden country, it will be hereafter so no more. Let us not doubt the word of God. If God has said it, He will perform it. Let us not be faithless but believe it will happen.” In the 19th century, the land of Israel was a barren desert and hadn’t been a nation for 2,000 years. Scripture said, “God would cause it to bloom and become a nation again.” Other commentators said, it wasn’t going to happen, God is finished with the Jewish people; He replaced them with the Church. Well now, Israel is again a nation. Jewish people gathered back from the ends of the earth. These faithful commentators stand as a testament to God’s prophecy and power, as a lesson to us. Have faith in God’s Word when it looks impossible! Stand strong in faith, because God will do it. If God can bring life to a land that was dead for 2,000 years, then how much more will He do it for you.

From Message #130 – The Regathering
Scripture: Hebrews 11:3

Today’s Mission – Today in prayer, surrender the barren, desolate areas of your life to the Lord. Ask Him to bring life to these areas for His glory and to show you His goodness.

The Tohu Principle

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Are there things in your life that confuse you? Do you have a hard time understanding where your life is going or what’s happening around you? Do parts seem wasted or without purpose, and you can’t figure out why? In Genesis it says “the earth was formless and void.” The word formless in Hebrew is tohu. It means confused, meaningless or wasted. But God said, “Let there be light and there was.” So it’s okay if you don’t understand the way your life is going, why this or that happened. You are dealing with tohu. That’s what you have just before you have a miracle. God wants to change that confusion, that emptiness, into something great. Give it to Him. Don’t dwell on the tohu, but look up. God will bring His light into the emptiness and confusion. When Messiah was in the tomb, He lay in the darkness, it was all tohu. But God said “Let there be light.” God’s light is greater than death or whatever you are dealing with. Lift it up to God, let there be light, and there will be light and no more tohu.

From Message #126 – The Eighth Day
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Today’s Mission – Bring your tohu, those things in your life that seem confusing and meaningless to God today. Ask Him to shine His light into them and turn them for redemption.

Thorns Into Crowns

Monday, May 8, 2023

Messiah was to be crucified. Roman soldiers took thorns, wove them into a crown for His head to mock, torture and humiliate Him. We know the crown of thorns as a horrible thing, but there’s another side to it. In Genesis, the curse of the fall is epitomized by thorns. “The ground shall bear thorns for you.” So why did Messiah wear a crown of thorns? Because He was becoming the King of the Curse. The power of Messiah is so strong that He can even make thorns into a crown. He can take your sorrows and wounds and make them beautiful and glorious. Give Him every part of your life even the worst part, and thank Him for it. Because even the hard things, in His grace, will be used for your good. He is a King that not only wears a crown of thorns but wears the thorns that are turned into a crown. If you follow Him, then all the things in your life that make you say, “Why God?” will be turned around. He will take your thorns and weave them into a crown of glory.

From Message #125 – The Sixth and Seventh Day
Scripture: Psalm 30:11

Today’s Mission – Take all the thorns in your life and give them to Messiah, to take them and weave them into a crown. Cast all your burdens upon Him.

The Passover Gospel

Friday, May 5, 2023

Passover is the first and central celebration of the Jewish faith. It’s when they remember they were once slaves in Egypt. God saved them by sending a Redeemer, and by the blood of the Lamb. It’s no accident that Jesus, the Messiah, is called the LAMB of God and He died on Passover. Every time you have the Lord’s Supper, you’re eating the bread and drinking the wine of Passover. He arose during Passover week, for Passover was the celebration of new beginnings and new life. There’s no other Messiah but Jesus; only He could do all this. We believers have a truly Jewish faith – a Passover Faith. Remember once you were a slave far from God, but God in His mercy sent you His Redeemer. By the Blood of the Lamb, He broke your chains, and set you free. He set you on a journey home to a land flowing with milk and honey, the Promised Land. Keep your eyes on the Lamb, and celebrate your salvation. You are a spiritual child of Israel and you’re saved in a Passover faith.

From Message #1098 – The Lamb of New Beginnings
Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Today’s Mission – The Lamb of New Beginnings Rejoice and apply the blood of the Passover Lamb to every part of your life.

The Millennial Man

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Do you know how long the Jewish people have been waiting for Messiah? Since the time of the prophets. They waited through the first century, the second century, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, and the Twentieth Century. That’s a long wait, and they haven’t given up. The religious among them are still waiting. Imagine waiting for someone for 2,000 years. That person must be so important. And yet, you have the One for whom the Jewish people have been waiting thousands of years. How much more should you live gloriously in light of that. How great is your Messiah and your salvation. If they waited and longed for Him so long, how much more must you live for Him with all faith, confidence, joy, and perseverance. You have the One worth waiting for, for more than a millennium. You don’t have to wait to know Him, love Him, follow Him, sit at His feet and dwell in His kingdom. Go all out for Messiah, because He is the One worth waiting for.

From Message #40 – Mashiach/Messiah
Scripture: John 8:42

Today’s Mission – Take time to sit at His feet today. Let Him know How grateful you are for your salvation.

That Which Cannot Separate You

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Romans 8 says, “What shall separate us from the love of God? Shall famine, sword, tribulation…” Some believe that this means that God is going to keep His people from such things – trouble, tribulation, famine. But those who believe that, when they go through trouble and tribulation, their faith will fail them. The Scripture does not say God’s love will keep you from these things. In fact it says, “You will have troubles and tribulation.” But here’s the key – none of these things will be able to separate you from the love of God – they can’t. The victory of our faith isn’t to escape this world – it’s to overcome this world. Stop living in fear of problems; that’s not your faith. Rather pray, “Lord don’t let me run away, let me overcome and have faith that Your love is greater than all these things and the world itself.” You haven’t come into the world so that you could avoid the world; you came into the world so that you could overcome the world.

From Message #41 – In the Wilderness
Scripture: John 16:33

Today’s Mission – Meditate on the fact: Messiah has overcome the world and you are in Him. So be courageous and bold today; move forward, knowing that this same power is now in you.

The Most Peculiar Book

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

If God were to reveal to a people His revelation or give a book, you would expect that people to become the most peculiar, most touched and affected, the most controversial, focused upon, opposed and influential people. They would become the most unique of peoples. There is one people who actually fits all that– the Jewish people, with absolutely the most intense and peculiar history of any people. So if God were to reveal His revelation to a people on earth to give His book, then He already has. The most peculiar people just happen to have written the world’s most peculiar book, the Bible. The Bible isn’t just a book, it’s the Word of God. It’s living, miraculous and powerful! Treasure the Word. Read it, soak in it, and take it as the treasure it is, brought to you over thousands of years by a people unlike any other. It is THE BOOK. It is the Word, the revelation, the treasure given to you from God, unlike any other.

From Message #39 – That You Might Know
Scripture: Psalm 119:11

Today’s Mission – Find a Bible verse that speaks to you; meditate on it, memorize it, write it down and post where you will see it. Let it inspire and minister to you.

The Blessed Earring

THE 20TH OF KISLEV

Monday, May 1, 2023 Shalom, to you my Friend and Co-Minister in the Great Commission…

Not long ago, the president held a large ceremony on the White House lawn. The purpose was to sign a law entitled, with all the irony of George Orwell’s newspeak, the Respect for Marriage Act. The law struck down the Defense of Marriage Act and, for the first time in American history, enshrined the ending of the Biblical definition of marriage, as in same sex marriage, into federal law.

The president turned it into a great celebration, with special guest music performers, with thousands of LGBT activists on the White House lawn, and with the White House lit up in the colors of the rainbow, just as his former boss, Barack Obama had done in 2015. The rainbow was the sealing of what the president had done. The act would compel all people and organizations to respect marriages which according to the Word of God constitute sin and its enshrinement.

There is only one place in the Bible where God does not respect marriage. It was the day when He judged the marriages of Israel that were entered into against His will. In a gathering held in the capital city, He judged it. Even though those marriages in ancient times were given sanction and legitimacy by man, God said they were of sin and illegitimate. He would not respect them. When did that take place?

It happened on the 20th day of the Biblical month of Kislev. The 20th of Kislev is the day of marriages that were not marriages, but unions of sin, unions that God said He would not respect or recognize. He called His people to repent of them.

When President Biden lit up the White House that night in the colors of the rainbow, it was meant as the sealing on what had just been done. He had no idea what day it was on the Biblical calendar. It was the 20th day of Kislev. So he sealed the Respect for Marriage Act, and that forced all to respect those marriages on the very day in the Bible when God said He would not respect those marriages. He celebrated those marriages and bent federal law around them on the 20th of Kislev, the day of marriages that were not marriages but unions of sin. The president sealed the celebration of those marriages on the very day that God called a nation to repent of them.

The president intended the lighting up of the White House in the colors of the rainbow as the last word on the law. But God had the last word. The God whose ways were disregarded and overturned by the Senate and president is alive and well – and not silent. And if His people are alive and well – then we can’t be silent either. Be encouraged. No matter what man does, your God is still on the throne and He has no intention of getting off. Be strong, be bold, be of good courage. This month, be a light in the darkness. And may God greatly bless you as you do!

Friday, April 28, 2023

It says in Proverbs 25:12, “Like an earring of gold, an ornament of fine gold, is a wise reproof to a listening ear.” A wise correction is like an earring of gold? What a concept. Someone says, “Hey, you are a total hypocrite.” And you say, “I’m going to engrave that on jewelry and wear that around my neck. Look, it says, I am a total hypocrite. Do you like it? It’s beautiful.” The point is this. A wise rebuke or a true one is more beautiful than an earring of gold. The one that receives God’s correction is going to be blessed. To the wise man or woman, it’s going to be as precious as gold. When God corrects you or convicts you, receive it and it will make you more beautiful, more adorned. He is going to make your life more precious, more of a treasure to the Lord. Take the correction, the conviction of God’s word to you, even when it means making real change in your life. It will become to you as a precious jewel, like a diamond, even as an earring of gold.

From Message #1309 – Apples of Gold
Scripture: Proverbs 3:11Today’s Mission – Is there something the Lord has been convicting you of? Choose today to submit to His correction

Haman’s Bluff

Thursday, April 27, 2023

In the book of Esther, Haman is the enemy. He has to get the king’s authority in order to act. This reveals a critical truth. As revealed in the book of Job, the enemy has no real authority of his own. How could he? Messiah said ALL authority, not 99.9%, goes to Messiah, in God. None is left for the enemy. So what does he do? He bluffs. He offers Eve the fruit as if he owned it. He offers Messiah the world. He’s not the Lord of the world, only God is. He’s like the guy selling the Brooklyn Bridge. He doesn’t own it. He comes like a roaring lion, but he flees when you resist. Evil, sin and temptation have no real authority; they’re bluffs. Don’t believe the bluff of the bad report, the threat or the intimidation. Take authority over it. When the enemy speaks, when temptation comes, take authority. You can! Sin shall not be master over you. All authority is the Lord’s. You are of the Lord, therefore walk in authority, for the gates of hell will not prevail against you. It’s all a bluff.

From Message #1307 – The Cosmic Haman
Scripture: Luke 1:9

Today’s Mission – Today, submit yourself fully to God’s authority. Realize that in His authority you have victory over the enemy. Cast out everything that is not of the Lord: depression, anxiety, bondage. Cast them out in Messiah’s name.

Living in an Advanced Grade

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Does being in the Lord for a while count for anything? The Bible says that if you have been in the Lord a lot, a lot has been given to you. When much is given, much is required. Have you been given more knowledge, more grace, more time of growing in the Lord and the Word? More is required of you. If you aren’t feeling as blessed as you once felt, maybe that’s why. You can’t expect the same blessing when you are to be at a higher level. If a twelfth grader is only doing a first graders work, it might be an A+ for a first grader, but as a twelfth grader they will fail. A mature saint, living as an infant in the Lord, is not going to be blessed. If you have been given much, much is expected: in service, love, patience, peace, goodness, faith, joy, perseverance, wisdom, maturity, the Spirit-filled life. More blessings will happen when you live in a manner of the high calling you have been given, and in keeping with the much that has been given to you.

From Message #1306 – The Hebrew National hot dog Principle
Scripture: John 15:5

Today’s Mission – Ask the Lord to help you fulfill your calling. Make a commitment today to go deeper in your relationship with Him. Seek to graduate to the next level, higher ground.

To Nullify What is

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

1 Corinthians 1:28 says, “God has chosen that which is not, that he might nullify the things that are.” How can you choose things that are not? If they aren’t they don’t exist. But God does, and that’s where salvation is – a contrary reality. That which isn’t nullifies that which is. The things that are not yet, at least not yet on earth, are more powerful than that which is. We have to learn to use the things that are not to nullify what is. Faith is the channel by which we connect to the realm that isn’t yet. Don’t be limited simply by what is. If that’s the case, then you’re stuck with your problems, your sins, your failings, your shortcomings, your limitations. Forget that. Learn to live in the realm of that which isn’t. Just like Abraham, who by faith in God’s Word, had Isaac. Stop living by what is. Believe the reality of what isn’t yet. What is seen is temporary. What is unseen is forever. Be free, don’t live by sight, but by the power of faith that transforms what is, into what is not.

From Message #1305 – The Perfect Bowler
Scripture: Romans 4:17-18

Today’s Mission – Exercise your faith in areas where you feel stuck today. See those areas subject to change according to what God’s Word says. Speak that which is not and nullify that which is.

God’s Eternity Tent

Monday, April 24, 2023

“Thus says the High and Lofty One that inhabits eternity.” Who inhabits eternity? The word ‘inhabits’ in Hebrew is shakan – to lodge, stay, or dwell, to camp out in a tent – God sets up His tent in eternity. God inhabits eternity. When we set up a tent we do it all at once, but God’s tent spans eternity. In God all eternity, past present and future are as one. All our time is covered by God’s presence. Are you haunted by your past or chained by it? Do you have a shadow over your life? God is there to set you free. He is greater than your past. He is part of your past. God is also in your present situations. He is greater than your present; greater than your future. You don’t have to fear the future; He is already there. His grace is there. What an awesome God we serve. He holds all eternity in His tent. Rest in Him my friend, the One who inhabits time, past, present and future. He will set up His tent over your eternity.

From Message #1304 – The Infinity Solution
Scripture: Hebrews 9:21-22

Today’s Mission – Today, take shelter with your Father, knowing that He is part of your entire life… past, present and future. Dwell with Him, in His presence, covered by His tent, and rest in His grace, love and provision.

The Rosh Pinah of Change

Friday, April 21, 2023

When the Hebrews built the temple, they started with one stone. In Hebrew it was called the Rosh Pinah – the cornerstone – the head of the corner. The cornerstone was the first stone. Once laid down, the rest of the temple would go up. In scripture, Messiah is called the Rosh Pinah. Why? He gives you the power to begin something new in your life. You can’t change your entire life overnight, but you can begin the change of your entire life right now. New life begins with the first step, laying down the cornerstone of a new beginning. He’ll give you the power to do that, because He’s the cornerstone and He gives the power of new beginnings. You don’t have to build a whole new life overnight, but you need to take the first step. Without it, the rest won’t happen. Lay down that cornerstone to a new work, a new habit, a new action, a new life. God will bless you, because everything new begins with the cornerstone. Messiah is the Rosh Pinah. He’s the cornerstone and that’s the secret for you to have a new life.

From Message #175 – The Cornerstone
Scripture: Romans 6:4

Today’s Mission – Today make any decisions you have to make, with Messiah as the Cornerstone; the beginning of new thoughts, new actions, and a new course.

Following Your Joshua

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Do you know where the name Jesus came from? Moses, by the power of the Spirit, changed the name of his apprentice to Yehoshua. Yehoshua became Yeshua. In English it became Joshua, and in Greek, Iesus. In Greek/English, Jesus. So who was Joshua? He was the one appointed to take the children of Israel across the Jordan into the promised land. Then the Messiah was born. The angel told his parents to name Him Yeshua, Jesus because He will save His people from their sins. Yeshua means salvation. He’s the one who will lead His people into the promised land. If Jesus is your Lord, He’s your Joshua, your Yeshua. He is your Salvation. He will lead you. You will be following Him where you’ve never been before, crossing from an old life into a new life. He takes you into the land of promises, the promised land. That’s His ministry. He knows how to get you there. Follow Him. Leave the old behind and move forward with Him into the newness of His promises. Move forward because He is your Joshua, and He’s only going to take you into the promised-land.

From Message #169 – Y’Shua-The Name
Scripture: John 12:26

Today’s Mission – Follow the leading of Yeshua, completely trust that His path is perfect. Leave the old behind and walk into a new place with Him today.

The Tabernacle Secret of Heavenly Life

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

The Feast of Sukkot-Tabernacles is a unique feast. During the festival, according to Scripture, Jewish people build a Sukkah, tent or tabernacle. They leave their houses and camp out. The Hebrews camped out in the wilderness. But why do it again when they’re already in the promised land? God was saying, join the two realms together – the wilderness and the promised land, the journey and the destination. Right now we’re in a type of wilderness and we’re heading home. Heaven is the promised land, but the two realms are joined together. That’s what Tabernacles says. We are to live our lives now as if seated in heavenly places. We’re to live now in the finished work as if we were walking on the streets of gold. As if He were here all the time, because He is! That’s the secret of heavenly life. Our journey here is joined to heaven. Rejoice, celebrate – live the heavenly life on earth now because heaven is too good to be contained by the hereafter. In Messiah it overflows into the here and now.

From Message #193 – Camping In Heaven
Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Today’s Mission – Today, ask the Lord to make you more aware of His constant presence. See yourself raised up and seated with Him in the heavenlies. Join your heaven to earthly life right now!

Stop Dwelling on The Saints

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

There are denominations that focus on saints: praying to saints, looking to saints, dwelling on the saints. We tend to take pride in the fact that we don’t get caught up in the saints. Are you looking at your brothers and sisters in the Lord? The Bible says they’re saints. Sometimes believers lose sight of God because of the saints. Do you have your eyes on the saints, what they’ve done or haven’t done? Expecting from them what you should be expecting from God? It’s no better than the people who bow down to statues. It’s time to get your eyes off of the saints, time to release and forgive. It is time to stop obsessing about other saints, trying to get your needs met from anyone other than God. Start looking to God and receive from Him. He will provide what you need. Let the saints be saints, and let God be God. You too, are a saint. Make your focus the Lord of the saints. Trust in Him with all your heart. He will never let you down.

From Message #1303 – Gods on Vatican Hill
Scripture: Heb. 10: 22-25

Today’s Mission – Ask the Lord to show you if there is a brother or sister you need to forgive or release. Then confess it to Him, let it go and pray for them to be blessed.

God Almost Killed Moses

Monday, April 17, 2023

Moses, in the wilderness, comes to the burning bush. The voice of God tells him, “Take off your shoes, Moses.” God is talking to him and he is receiving a revelation and His high calling. The God of his fathers is choosing him to know God and be the instrument of God, to redeem the entire nation of Israel. The deliverer, liberator, Moses the law-giver. But something strange happens. As he is heading out to Egypt, God is waiting on the way and is about to kill him. His wife quickly grabs a rock and circumcises his children. Why was God about to kill Moses? He was to be the law-giver, but now he was a breaker of the law, by not circumcising his children. Greater entrustment means a greater responsibility. You have great entrustment, but you have to live with a great responsibility, greater sacrifice, greater accountability, greater purity, greater holiness. Do you want to do greater things in God? Live a greater life with greater obedience before God. For to whom much is given, much is required.

From Message #1302 – The Entrustment
Scripture: John 14:15

Today’s Mission – God has entrusted you with a high calling and with the responsibility to obey His Word. Is there anything in your life that is not in God’s will, out of His perfect calling? Get it out. Then fulfill your calling.

The Synagogue and The Church

Friday, April 14, 2023

Acts 18 says “He departed from there and went to the house of a certain man named Justus, a worshiper of God, whose house was next to the synagogue.” Right there, by the synagogue, were the God-fearing gentiles. Those who would begin the church of Corinth. Where did the church start? Right next to the synagogue. This faith we call Christianity is the Messianic faith, which was started right outside the synagogue. It was clearly a Jewish faith branching out. Paul ministered there, right next to the synagogue. Christianity’s roots have always been inherently Jewish; a daughter of Israel. In Ephesians it says, “You are now of Messiah, citizens of Israel.” The fact is, you are now a child of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. You have been grafted in by His Spirit. Rejoice in the fact that, in Messiah, you are now one of the children of Israel in Spirit. You don’t replace Israel. You are a part of Israel. You are of the house that is right next door to the synagogue.

From Message #1278 – Sukkat Daveed
Scripture: Acts 18: 7-8

Today’s Mission – Today spend time in prayer for the people of Israel, that they will recognize Messiah. Give thanks that you are a part of the whole house of Israel.

The Sleeping Guard

Thursday, April 13, 2023

When I was in college, I was working as a security guard. One of my coworkers was a ministerial student, who every night would go into the president’s office at night and sleep. One day the president came in early and this ministerial student was found sleeping on the job. That was the end of his job. Messiah gave us a parable in Luke 12. The master goes away, the servants grow complacent, doing whatever they want, beating other servants. He returns, finds them unfaithful and punishes them. The parable is about Him. He left the world. He is the master and you don’t see Him, so it’s easy to grow complacent. What are you doing with your life? What are you doing with your time that He gave you? Are you doing His will? Are you letting your light shine? The Master is coming back. There is no time to live a complacent life. Prepare for eternity. You want Him to say, “Well done good and faithful servant. Enter the joy of your Master.”

From Message #1273 – The Days of Return
Scripture: Luke 12: 37-40

Today’s Mission – Look for an opportunity today to be a good servant, to do His will. Share the love of God and let your light shine!

You as a Messianic Prophecy

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

It says in the scripture, “in the fullness of time, God sent His Son into the world..” Now the word fullness in Greek is “pleroma.” The picture is of a glass filling up, the filling up of time. The Jewish understanding of time is that it is something with a purpose set by God. So your life is like a cup. It’s the cup of God’s purposes, written over your life, waiting to be fulfilled. It’s a cup of holiness; of righteousness; of a victorious life; of peace; of joy and blessing. You can’t fill your life. He is the one who fills everything, the pleroma who is the fulfillment of us. He came into the world in the fullness, the pleroma, of time. He comes into our lives to also give us fullness. Messiah is the fullness specifically of your life. In the same way there are a lot of different Messianic prophecies but He fulfills all of them. So your life is like a Messianic prophecy waiting to be fulfilled. He is the pleroma, not only of the Hebrew Scriptures and of the universe, but of your life.

From Message #336 – Filled with the Fullness
Scripture: Ephesians 3:9

Today’s Mission – Spend time alone with Him in your secret place. Come into His presence, so He can fill up everything you are, your heart, your soul, your emotions, your life.

Break The Law!

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

God’s word tells us that we were once under the law of sin and death. We were bound by it. What does that mean? The law is something that you are supposed to obey, something that rules you. It means our lives were ruled by this. But a law also can be broken. We are now free to disobey the law of sin and death, the law of the world, the flesh and the devil. So as much as we are to be obedient to God, we have to be disobedient to sin. It’s holy to be disobedient to sin. When the enemy tempts you, you can say, “No! I am breaking this law. I am not obeying it.” When that law of fear comes up, you can say “No! I don’t have to fear now, because I am not under this law.” Say no to the devil. No to the world. No to the law of bitterness and selfishness. No to the law of gloom, despair, anger, addiction and bondage. Start being a lawbreaker of the laws of sin and death. You are free to obey God.

From Message #1256 – The Illegal Miracles
Scripture: Romans 8:1-2

Today’s Mission – Break the laws of the enemy that have kept you in bondage today. Say no to his false commands. Say yes to your freedom to obey God and walk in His liberty.

Demons of The Modern World

Monday, April 10, 2023

In the New Testament the Greek word, daimonia, refers to the gods of the world. It’s not surprising that this Greek word for gods in the New Testament is actually the same word translated as “demons.” There’s a very important revelation here and one to be taken very seriously. The gods of the world are embodiments and representatives of demonic beings. That doesn’t just go for ancient religions; the modern world has its gods, too. They come in the form of materialism, alcoholism, sensuality, lust, pornography, love of money, greed. These are all demonic. When you indulge in these things, you are actually worshipping and serving demons. That’s a horrible thing! You should have nothing to do with it. Any idol is a god, and any god except for the God of the Bible is a demon. The very thought that you are serving the demonic should be enough to make you get any unclean, unholy thing out of your life once and for all! There is only One True and Living God. Everything else is just demonic.

From Message #1254 – Showdown on Mars Hill
Scripture: Luke 4: 7-8

Today’s Mission – Set your mind and heart today to worship the Lord and nothing else. Ask Him to show you anything that holds too much importance in your life and to remove that dark thing from your life.

The After the fall Redemption

Friday, April 7, 2023

In the Lord we often feel the worst thing that can happen to us is that we fall. We should try to do everything possible to avoid falling. But we need to realize something else. When did redemption begin? Redemption only begins after the fall. That’s when it all counts. We think we can relate to God as together people. We can’t. We can only come to God in need of being saved through grace. We never come because we’ve got it together. We come through mercy and grace. Salvation and grace only happens after the fall. In light of that, we only stand by grace and mercy. Sometimes we get so far away from grace; we think we are doing great, we are independent and self-sufficient. That’s actually fallen right there. Sometimes the best thing that can happen is when we trip up on our face. Then we go back to the foot of Messiah at the cross. Because there is no salvation without it, and all salvation is only within it. The grace of God can only be known now, after the fall.

From Message #1251 – Rising in Grace
Scripture: Joel 2:13

Today’s Mission – Be grateful today for the Lord’s grace and mercy. Thank Him for not leaving you where He found you, for picking you up from your fall. And if you fall… Rise up – That’s what it’s all about.

Sunday & The Cosmos

Thursday, April 6, 2023

We think of Sunday as a religious day. Yet, Sunday has one of the most incredible mysteries. The universe was created on Sunday, and that is the mystery of the week. We don’t think of that, but every week is a recreation of the creation. Sunday is the beginning day, the first day in Hebrew, “Yom Rishon,” the day of the beginning. Messiah rose on Sunday, not because it’s the Christian Sabbath. He rose on Sunday because it’s Yom Rishon, day one, the day of the beginning, the alpha day, the Genesis day. What does that mean? The resurrection is the new beginning, it’s the new Genesis, the new existence. Live in the power of the first day, the new day, the dawning day. The power of Messiah is to live in day one everyday of your life. Your guilt or regret doesn’t matter; it’s all gone. It never even happened in Messiah. Live your life in the power of that first day, Yom Rishon, because in Him all things are new, and it will be because He rose on Sunday; the first day of the creation of the universe.

From Message #1248 – Rasheet: The Beginning of Days
Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Today’s Mission – Let today be a new beginning. Rejoice in the Lord’s faithfulness to revive you! Walk in the newness of His love for you today.

In and out of The Garden

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

In the creation, God brought man into a garden. When? On the sixth day. In Hebrew, the sixth day begins Thursday night. In the new creation, Messiah suffered and died to redeem us. How did it all begin? It began in a garden, the Garden of Gethsemane, when the Temple guards came to take him away to be executed. As God, in the creation, God brought man into a garden, so in the redemption, man took God out of a garden. In Genesis, it all happened on the sixth day – So in redemption, Messiah was removed from the garden Thursday night – the Hebrew sixth day. On the sixth day, God brought man into a garden to bless him and make him rejoice – And on the sixth day again, man took God out of a garden to curse Him and make Him suffer. And why did God allow it? Because of you. God allowed Himself to be taken out of a garden to die, that you might be brought into a garden of blessing… to live.

From Message #1247 The Sixth Day Revelation Mystery
Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Today’s Mission – Thank God for His unselfishness and generosity as He sent Jesus to suffer on your behalf, bearing all your sin so you could live in heaven with Him for all eternity. And live today in the same spirit.

The Lion-Hearted

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Messiah came the first time as a lamb. But when He comes again, He is coming as a lion – bold, strong, mighty, roaring, and unstoppable. He is coming as the Lion of the tribe of Judah. Revelation 5:5 says “Weep not, behold the Lion of the tribe of Judah has prevailed to open the book.” We are the people of the Lion, here to prepare for the second coming. As end-time believers, we should begin living more like lions. We must stop living weak and compromised walks, and be strong and of good courage. It’s time to put away our weaknesses and timidity, and put on His strength and power. We must renounce fear and anxiety and start living confidently and unafraid. The time is now to become strong in righteousness, strong in faith, and strong in action. So put on a lion’s hope, a lion’s faith, lion-hearted love and lion-hearted confidence. Be as bold as a lion and unstoppable in the Spirit. It’s time to begin living the lion-hearted life, because we are preparing for the coming of the Lion.

From Message #1032 – Day of the Lion
Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Today’s Mission – Today, don’t be intimidated by this world, your circumstances or the problems. Take your place in God and see yourself as He sees you…empowered by His Spirit to be strong and an overcomer.

The Orthodox Jew who Changed The World

Monday, April 3, 2023

There once was an Orthodox Jew, a student, studying the Torah in Yeshiva. He had plans for his life. He was going to become a great rabbi. But life didn’t follow his plans at all. Instead, his life was interrupted by a blinding light. This Orthodox Jew was Shaul, Saul, Paul the Apostle. He left Jerusalem and spread the Gospel of Messiah throughout the world… to gentiles and kings. He became a light to the nations, wrote most of the New Testament books, touched billions of lives, changed world history, and became known throughout the ages. Though his plans didn’t work out, God’s plan did! Perhaps you have plans for your life, and things aren’t going as planned. Praise God anyway because He says “I know the plans I have for you…” Even in your brokenness or failed dreams, God has plans for you too. So rejoice in that. Believe Him. Trust Him. Where He leads; follow. And you will find that His plans are higher and better by far. Just ask Paul.

From Message #1243 – Provoked
Scripture: Psalm 32:8

Today’s Mission – Give your disappointments to God today. Thank God for the interrupted plans in your life and surrender now to His plan. Be encouraged in the knowledge that God is working all things for your good.

The Jewish Superman

Friday, March 31, 2023

Is it possible that somehow Superman is linked to the Bible and Jewish history? Superman was created in the late 1930s by two Jewish high school kids in New York City. It was during this time that Adolf Hitler and the Nazis were threatening to destroy the Jewish people. In the comics Superman actually fought the Nazis and defended the Jews. It seems like Superman’s creators had come up with a substitute for Messiah, a savior. Superman is a testimony of our need for Messiah. It was Messiah who was to defend Israel; to be the Shepherd of Israel, not Superman. Without Him, Israel has been like sheep without a shepherd, to be devoured by the wolves of this world. The Jewish people still need only Messiah. The same with us. Whenever we turn away from our Shepherd, we’re in trouble. No matter what we have, we’re still empty. Draw near to Him, He’s the only true Shepherd. Messiah, the Shepherd of your soul and of the need of your heart. That’s better than any superman.

From Message #1241 – Indiana Jones & the Mystery of Purim I
Scripture: Isaiah 43:11

Today’s Mission – Today trust Him to keep His Word and defend you. Call on Him in your time of trouble, in your time of need and allow Him to rescue you.

The Perfection of Shalom

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Messiah said, “Be ye perfect.” The word for Perfect in Hebrew is Shalom. It not only means perfect, but complete. To become perfect you have to become complete. When you’re complete, you’re not looking out for yourself anymore. Completeness is a matter of drawing near to God. The more He is with you and you with Him, the more you will become complete. When you get past yourself, you can be overflowing, and even more, you can overflow. The more complete you are, the more you don’t live in need. You are free to give, to be generous and not selfish. Messiah was completely perfect and offered up His whole life. Follow the example He gave us. He wasn’t looking out for Himself. He offered Himself up. In the same way, the less you live in need, the less selfish you are. The more you live to give and to love, the more perfect you are. Give and live a life of loving and giving, and you’ll become in Messiah, perfect, and complete.

From Message #1240 – Master of Perfections
Scripture: Luke 6:38

Today’s Mission – Let the Lord make you more complete today. Ask Him to show you an area in your heart that needs to be more generous. Invite Him to fill that place to overflowing with His shalom.

The Sacred Ceasing

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

When we think of the Sabbath, a day of peace comes to mind. In Hebrew, Sabbath comes from the word Shabbat. It is a verb; a doing word. It means to cease. As with other verbs, it is something you choose to do. You choose to pray, to eat, and to read. The same goes for choosing to cease. Messiah is the Lord of the Shabbat and gives you the power in Him to choose to cease from the old life; old sin. In ceasing from the old, we have peace. That’s when we find Shabbat. You can have peace at all times when you choose to cease striving, cease from your ego, cease from your flesh, from your worries, from your fears – and rest in God. When you die to self, there’s peace. That’s when the Sabbath comes. For the peace of the Sabbath, like the joy of the Lord, and the blessings of God aren’t dependent on any of your circumstances, but on the Lord of the Sabbath and on the choice of your heart.

From Message #1239 – Adon Ha Shabbat
Scripture: Philippians 4:7

Today’s Mission – Today, no matter what’s happening around you, choose to relax and cease from striving. Surrender all to Messiah and allow Him to show Himself to be God. Rest in His peace and love for you.

The Script and The Heart

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

A man who wants to be a good husband can learn how to act like one by knowing all the right things to say. “I love you. That dress looks good on you. Did you lose weight?” Problem is he’s doing it all by rote, he’s acting; it’s not authentic. This is how many believers appear to God when it comes to saying and doing the right thing. They’re living this way because they have to, they’re supposed to. Let us now consider a man who has true love in his heart for his wife. Doing and saying the right things will come easily. He’ll be a good husband naturally. So it is when you have the love of God in your heart. Your words and actions will not be dictated by rules and laws. Your Christian walk won’t be an act because you’ll be living from a heart that holds genuine love for God. Your motivation and your life will be true. You’re God’s child for real. Fulfill the will of God by living from the heart of God.

From Message #1236 – Mercies and Sacrifices
Scripture: 1 John 5:3-4

Today’s Mission – Follow God’s commandments with pleasure. There is no greater joy than the joy that comes from pleasing God because you love Him.

Divine Eugenics

Monday, March 27, 2023

Rabbi Shaul, the Apostle Paul, went to Berea and preached. The Bible says the Bereans were noble. They received the word. The Greek word here for noble is eugenees. We get the word Eugene and eugenics from it. “Eu” means well and “genees” means genes or genetics – good genes or well – born. It’s translated into noble, of good birth. Most of the people in Berea weren’t nobility. They weren’t rich or powerful. In fact, there were probably a lot of very poor people. So how are they of good birth or good genes? When we become born again, we become someone who is born of a good birth. The Bereans received the word, which made them noble. When you receive the word you become born again. You become a true noble man or woman. You’re to live a noble life, a life of integrity and dignity, because you’re born of God. You’re of good stock, as well-born as it gets, so live that way. Live a life of nobility, because you’re a noble person in the Lord.

From Message #1235 – The Bereans
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Today’s Mission – Since you’re a child of God, act like your Father, walk in His ways of love. Show dignity and respect for yourself and others today.

Inbred Christianity

Friday, March 24, 2023

Royal families of Europe only associated with and married each other. This led them to becoming inbred. It’s not healthy to intermarry. Families become weaker and vulnerable to diseases. Likewise, a congregation can become inbred. What is meant by this? It happens when it has no relation any more to the outside world. It has its own Christian churchy culture. In the same way, if you get so into Christian culture, you can lose the Lord and actually become weaker. You will actually segregate yourself from the very world that needs your influence the most. If you’re not stepping out, not taking new ground for the Lord, advancing the Gospel or sharing with unbelievers, you are at risk of becoming inbred. You can forget where you came from and what the whole point was. It’s the fallow ground that bears the most fruit. The power of the Gospel is to go forth. Get out of your comfort zone and begin transforming the areas that haven’t been touched yet. Let’s face it–becoming inbred isn’t good for the royal children of Europe and it’s certainly not good for the royal children of God.

From Message #715 – The Fallow Ground
Scripture: Romans 1:16

Today’s Mission – Step out in God today. Ask Him to put people in your path that need to hear about salvation and the love of Jesus. Ask Him for the right words to say. He will help you.

Minding Your Mind

Thursday, March 23, 2023

We treat our thought life as if it’s something that just happens. The Bible says, “Take every thought captive.” This tells us that God has given us the ability to have charge over our thought life. You have the ability to bind and loose them, cut them off and lead them in the right direction. But what if it’s just something you feel? “I can’t control my feelings,” you might say. In Hebrew, one of the words for feelings is “lev,” which also means “mind, thoughts.” So don’t confuse your emotions and your thoughts. They are the same thing. God has given you the power to lead your thoughts, emotions and feelings – take all of it captive. It’s not the end of the story, it’s the beginning of the story. When you despair and say, “I can’t help it. It’s just the way I feel.” counteract this and say “But I’m not going to be stuck with it,” David asked, “Why are you so downcast?” He told his heart what to do. Start leading your thoughts. As Messiah leads you, you’ll have the power to lead them. It starts when you take every thought captive.

From Message #1230 – The Secret Of Heart Guiding
Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Today’s Mission – Cast down negative thoughts and invite Jesus to be exalted over your mind today. Feelings can deceive us, but God’s Word never will.

Removing Training Wheels

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

When I was little, I had a bike with training wheels and wanted to learn how to ride. My sister tried to teach me, but the bike kept falling. One day I decided it was about time I learned to ride a bike. I took out the two-wheel bike, pedaled once, then two times, three pedals, and then I was riding all over the neighborhood. It was time. God wants you to grab that bike and ride – to go to a new level. You might be afraid. You might have fallen down in the past, crashed, messed up in the Lord. You might have always had failure in one area of your life and you’re scared that you’re going to continue with a walk of failure. The Lord says it’s time to put away the training wheels, put aside the old stuff that you shouldn’t be into anymore. You need to grow up in the Lord. It’s time to say enough is enough. It’s been too long. It’s time to break through, rise to new things, step out, take God seriously and rise to the call. It’s time to ride.

From Message #1229 – Time To Rise
Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15

Today’s Mission – Do you have that burning desire to accomplish more for God? Then be active in your goal to grow and mature spiritually.

The Serpent’s Twist

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

God gives His word to Adam and Eve, the first command; do not eat of that tree. The serpent asked, did God really say that? What’s he doing? He is putting doubt and attacking the word. The woman goes on what she sees. The woman said, God told us not to eat of the tree or to touch it. He didn’t say not to touch it, but the enemy says, you surely shall not die. He is taking away from the word of God. Notice that one adds to the word and one takes away from the word. Do you know what happens? When you change the word of God, when you alter it or dilute it, you end up with death. It’s the old nature that bends the word of God, takes away from or adds to it. You might feel good for a moment, but it will take you to death. Do you want to live a life of fullness? Then believe God’s word. Believe it beyond what you desire or want and it will always keep you in the ways of life and blessing, and far away from the serpent.

From Message #1269 – Old Fashioned Baal
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:2

Today’s Mission – The Bible is the dearest treasure in this world; the most precious of all books. Every verse, every line, every word in God’s Word came from the mouth of God. It cannot be changed!

Sin as a Bacterium

Monday, March 20, 2023

Do you know why you are not dead right now? Because God made something in you called the immune system. Your immune system doesn’t wait until you get sick to start fighting or until you have a major threat in your life. It fights at the first sign of danger. As soon as it detects the slightest one-cell bacteria, that’s it. God’s amazing creation of the human body gives us an example of how we should conduct our lives. Don’t wait for sin to grow in you, take root, and make you spiritually sick. Fight sin at the first germ, nip it in the bud, when it first creeps into your life. Fight sin when it’s a mere thought or temptation. With God’s help, be on guard, protect yourself from sin, and keep it away from you. You will then be free to daily live healthy and strong in the Lord, fulfilling the purpose God has given you. It’s as simple as learning from the body God gave you. It’s as simple as not catching a cold.

From Message #1268 – The Gospel of Microbes & Neutrophils
Scripture: Psalm 119:133

Today’s Mission – Always be on guard for the very first signs of sin threatening your walk with God. Fight sin at the very first sign of temptation. Recognize the threat, seal it and put it under the Blood of the Lamb.

A Treasure of Righteousness

Friday, March 17, 2023

Can you picture the stock traders on the floor of the Stock Exchange when stocks are quickly rising or falling? It’s crowded, chaotic, competing, desperate, nerve-racking. Everybody in this world crowds in to get hold of a good thing. But when it comes to seeking righteousness, not too many are around. There certainly isn’t much competition for it. But righteousness is the greatest treasure of all and nobody is fighting over it. It’s all there, it’s open for you, with no limit. Take as much as you want. It’s the treasure you have in God; the treasures of the Kingdom of God. So, stop seeking those things which are not treasures. So many are fighting for these things and have nothing. Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness. That is the treasure–the pearl of great price. The world doesn’t realize it, but you do. It’s free for the taking and you can have as much as you are willing to receive. That’s it. It’s amazing!

From Message #1264 – Seek First
Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Today’s Mission – As you look to God each day, strive for the moral perfection that can only come from Him. Take your eyes off of what the world has to offer and seek His righteousness.

Emotions and Lilies

Thursday, March 16, 2023

The word in Hebrew is Shoshanim. It is a pretty word. It means lily. The Lord said consider the lilies of the field; they don’t spin, they don’t labor, yet Solomon in all his glory wasn’t dressed like these. We should consider lilies, be more like them. They don’t worry. God is going to take care of them. Lilies are stable. Lilies are rooted. Lilies are solid. They are at peace. They don’t toil because they have roots. They don’t worry because they have roots. The Bible says pray and you become rooted and grounded in love. If you want to be stable, you have to have roots. Do you want to have a life of beauty like a lily? Have peace like a lily? Have splendor like lily? Well then, get rooted like a lily. Get really rooted in the things of God, in the Word of God, in the joy of God, the love of God. Get your thoughts rooted. Get your emotions rooted. With that you can be as peaceful and as beautiful as a lily.

From Message #1263
Scripture: Colossians 2:6Today’s Mission – Secrets of the LiliesFortify your mind with the truths of God’s Word so that your roots will remain strong

Narrow up a Child

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

A famous scripture, Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go and even when he is old, he will not depart from it.” In Hebrew it doesn’t just say train, the word is narrow. It means narrow a child in the way. Narrow, meaning guide, direct into that certain way. A child can go in any direction, narrow them to the Lord. Narrow them to the Word, narrow them to God’s way, to righteousness. Narrow them to be godly people, to be giving people. Narrow their ways. Guard them from evil influences. It is not a bad thing to be narrow, not only for your child, but for yourself. We need to narrow ourselves. Narrow the ways of your eyes to only see what is beneficial. Narrow the ways of your thoughts into what is pure. Narrow the ways of your time so you don’t waste it. Narrow the ways of your tongue so you don’t gossip. Narrow your way, because straight is the road and narrow is the way that leads to life. Those who find it are those who walk narrow.

From Message #1262 – Counsels of War
Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Today’s Mission – Choose to take the narrow, less traveled path. This is the only road that leads to pleasing God.

Isaiah’s Goel

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

In Isaiah 41 it says, “I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your hand and says to you, don’t fear, I’ll help you. Don’t be afraid… I’ll help you, says the Lord your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.” A beautiful promise, but it is even more beautiful in the original language. In Israel there was a law, called the Law of the Goel. If a man married a woman and died before they could have children and the husband had a relative who was willing, that relative could redeem the woman. He would marry her, give her children, protect her, and restore her life. In this verse in Isaiah, it says that “I am the Lord your Redeemer.” The word isn’t just redeemer in Hebrew, but Goel. It is saying that God is now your Goel. No matter what you are going through, you are never going to be alone. So don’t worry, don’t be discouraged, for the Lord is your Goel. Do not be afraid, I Myself will help you declares the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel. Your Goel.

From Message #1260 – The Cosmos & the Goel
Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Today’s Mission – God is your redeemer and will be with you through all things. Have courage as you take hold of His hand.

Nietzche’s Devil

Monday, March 13, 2023

In 1888 Frederick Nietzsche wrote a book called The Anti-Christ. It follows the premise that “The worst thing to happen to humanity is Christianity.” The next year, he suffered a mental breakdown and ultimately died insane. There was a significant person in history that read this book and became a disciple of this teaching. His name was Adolf Hitler. His false beliefs that he could act as God resulted in the death of 6 million Jews and many more in the Second World War. In recent times, there is the book The DaVinci Code based on New Age ideas that you shall be as God. And let’s not forget that this very same message was given to Eve in the garden. Underneath it all? The lies of Satan. It ends with death. It did in the garden. It did in the Holocaust. And it does now. The Word of God is true. We shall not become as God, but God became as us, and in that is everything. In that is our salvation. When you seek to be as God, there’s death. Seek to live as a child of God; it’s life now and forever.

From Message #1259 – The Magdalene Factor
Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Today’s Mission – Do not be deceived by this world. As God’s own child, seek to know the truth that is in God’s Word.

The Mule and The Horse

Friday, March 10, 2023

Psalms 32:8-9 warns us not to be like the horse or the mule. The horse has to be pulled back with a bridle or it will run off on its own. The mule tends not to move forward without a great tug from its master. Both animals obey only because they’re bridled and are forced to comply. Believers often show this same behavior. There are those who jump ahead of God and have to be reined in like the headstrong horse. Then there are those believers who hear God’s call but refuse to listen and drag behind like the stubborn mule. Their obedience does not come willingly from the heart. God wants you to obey Him because you want to; not because you have to. Doing what’s right needs to come from a desire to please Him. Do you want to truly walk in the will of God? Then listen and obey with a willing heart. A walk that strives to please God will lead to knowing God more, loving Him more, being with Him more, and being like Him more. Seek God, seek Him from the heart, walk after His heart. You can leave the bridle to the horse and the mule.

From Message #189 – Knowing God’s Will
Scripture: Colossians 1:10

Today’s Mission – Obey God with a joyful heart. Find God’s heart today and seek His will for you. Let Him lead you and guide you. Be mindful not to rush ahead but walk with Him side by side.

The God of Who?

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Jacob wrestled the angel, or God, and said, “Please tell me your name.” The being did not reveal his name. God changed Jacob’s name during that wrestling match to Israel. Israel was Jacob himself. Later when he offered up a sacrifice, he called God “the God of Israel.” By referring to God in this way, he was calling God the God of me – one who has my name in His name. God had given to Jacob the name Israel. In turn, Jacob gave the name, the God of Israel, to God. When you’re born again, you become a new person. Through this new birth, this new you is joined to God and God is joined to you. Your identity is now in Him, never apart from Him. You need in that sense to name God. You can’t change His name, but in your new birth you can claim that He is now the God of you; the God of me. You’ll be able to say with confidence, “My Beloved is mine and I am His.” Our God is and forever will be the God of Israel, the God of me, the God of you.

From Message #184 – Messiah In The Torah
Scripture: Song of Solomon 2:16

Today’s Mission – Say to the God of Israel that you are completely His and that He is Lord and King in your heart. Be confident that you belong to Him. Keep His name upon your heart forever.

Zeus’ mid Life Crisis

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

In Greek mythology, the king of the gods was Zeus. He was married to Hera. Zeus was always carrying on affairs with gods and mortals. He actually would take human form and animal form. This was Greek religion. Gods of the ancient world were projections of people projected onto gods. Zeus was a fantasy of a lot of frustrated, middle-aged Greek men going through a midlife crisis. Pagan. You project; you make your own god. It’s not just the pagans who do this. Believers often do that, too. We make God into our own image. We project our ideas onto God. We downplay parts of His Word to conform to our lives. We’re no better than the pagans when we’re making God into our own image, instead of conforming our life to Him. That’s pagan because it doesn’t bring any life. Stop trying to conform God to your image. This is an impossible task. Instead, start letting your life conform to His Word. We are to be transformed into the same image from glory to glory.

From Message #186 – The Virgin Birth
Scripture: Romans 12:2

Today’s Mission – Let yourself be conformed completely to the Word. Take the Word at full strength and do not project your own ideas. Be a projection of His image, today.

The Olah Offering

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

The most radical offering in ancient Israel was called the Olah – the burnt offering or whole offering. It’s translated into Greek as holocaustos, from which we get the word holocaust. Olah means simply to go up. Messiah is the Olah, the whole sacrifice, total offering, the Olah that goes up. He went up from Jerusalem to the Father. He went up from the Mount of Olives. There are profound connections here because that which is totally offered up as a sacrifice, totally consumed, is that which goes up. We’re all called to go up. We don’t just have a walk in the Lord, we have an upward walk. Paul says the upward call. You go up when you become totally consumed in the Lord, in worship, praise, serving Him in love. The one who’s totally consumed with God won’t be able to help himself or herself. If you’re totally consumed with God, you’ll go up, rise, ascend. You’re to be a little version of Messiah. Messiah is the Olah, the total sacrifice. He who ascends. You do the same, and so shall you.

From Message #561 – The Olah
Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Today’s Mission – Hold nothing back, but be totally consumed in your walk and in worship. Serve Him wholly and mightily as He gave Himself totally all out for you.

Leah’s Yahudah

Monday, March 6, 2023

Jacob had two wives, Rachel and Leah. Rachel was loved. Leah was unloved. Rachel was beautiful, but apparently Leah was not. Yet, God looked down and blessed her. He gave her children. One of them named Judah, or in Hebrew, Yahudah, which means praise, thanks, worship. From Yahudah, Leah’s baby, we get the tribe of Judah, from which came Messiah, the Lion of the tribe of Yahudah, Judah. Leah was unloved, but not by God who looks to the inside, not the outside. Her praise, her Yahudah, her Judah, resulted in the birth of Messiah. It doesn’t matter what people think of you. Praise Him in your problem: hardship, weakness, rejection, trouble, loneliness – in all things. From your praise will come your blessing, the redemption of your situation, as it was with Leah. From your praise will come your answer and the fullness of His blessing. Through your praise will come Yeshua, Jesus. It doesn’t matter what you’re going through, praise Him and Yeshua, Jesus, will come through.

From Message #176 – Jessiah & the Jewish Mother
Scripture: Psalm 100

Today’s Mission – Let your praises spring forth from your soul at all times. Praise Him in all circumstances, even when you don’t feel like it, when it is hard, praise anyway. Your blessing awaits.rn

Macro-Love

Friday, March 3, 2023

1 Corinthians 13 says that love perseveres, endures. Some translations render it as long suffering, but the Greek word is macro. In photography, a macro-zoom goes the long distance. That’s what love is, it has to be for the long distance, the long run. God’s love, agape, isn’t short term, not a feeling or something that comes and goes, not a high. God’s love is for the long haul. God loved Israel 4,000 years ago. He still loves Israel today. His love for Israel is macro. God loved you when you first came to the Lord. He loves you just as much now. His love for you is macro. His love goes the distance. It holds on when it’s easy, when it’s hard, when you’re love able and when you’re unlovable. Your love also has to be macro-love that goes the distance. Not a feeling that comes and goes. Real love perseveres, presses through, never gives up. Love with a true love because that’s exactly how God loves you and will always love you. Love with a love that He loved you with… macro love.

From Message #145 – Love Is
Scripture: Romans 13:8

Today’s Mission – Commit to a love not based on feelings, but a love that perseveres, and presses through no matter what.

Things Vs. Love

Thursday, March 2, 2023

When two people are in love, they don’t really care about other things; just about each other. They are completely in love. But, if they fall out of love or choose divorce, suddenly things matter–the furniture, the card table–who owns what? So with church history. The first believers didn’t have much, but they possessed all things. They were in love with God. Things didn’t matter. They had so much more. But as church history went on, it changed. The church began to get wealth, power, status, and many other things. When you are in love, you don’t care much about things, but once things become important, you are not in love. So with us. When you first came to the Lord you didn’t care. You had Him and that was enough. Maybe now you’ve become wrapped up in things. When your heart is on these many things you fall out of love with God. Put away your things, clear out that space in your heart, get back to the love you had for Him, because those who are in love are free from things.

From Message #1228 – Lost in Limbo
Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Today’s Mission – Turn away from these things that have taken your attention from God. Fill yourself up with His love.

The White House Apostasy And Warning To Believers

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Shalom, to you my Friend and Co-Minister in the Great Commission…

At the end of 2022, a critical event took place on the White House lawn. President Biden signed into law The Respect for Marriage Act. Like something out of George Orwell’s 1984, the law was the very opposite of its name.

It was the first time in American history that same sex marriage was enshrined into federal law. Thus the law of the land was now against anyone who believed the Bible.

The White House went all out, inviting thousands of LGBT activists to the event featuring singers and drag queens. And as in 2015, the highest house in the land, the White House, was lit up in the colors of the rainbow. The act only passed because clauses were added to appease Republican members of Congress – clauses that promised that churches or religious organizations would not be forced to perform or recognize same sex marriage. Though many religious leaders warned that the protections were illusory.

By signing the act, Biden struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, the very Act that he had previously voted for and boasted in, that marriage was between a man and a woman. But Biden went further, as he declared that anyone who believed that homosexuality or gay marriage or the transitioning of children was wrong – was now equivalent to a racist and an anti-Semite. Thus the American government was now equating believers as dangers to the public well-being. But that wasn’t all.

In the wake of the Act, a CBS news reporter asked the White House press secretary if allowing the religious freedom clause was not a codification of discrimination. In other words, should not churches and Christians now be forced by the State to recognize and/or perform same-sex marriages?

Now you would think that the White House press secretary, being politically savvy, would have immediately attempted to change the subject. But instead she answered, Is there more work to do? Absolutely. In other words, the White House was saying, Yes. Absolutely. We need now to work to overturn such religious exemptions so that churches and believers will be forced to recognize or perform same-sex marriage.

If you had any doubt that you were living in the end-times, doubt no more. But prepare yourself. This month, ready yourself, consecrate yourself that you will not bow down nor compromise – but stand for God – no matter what – come what may. And may God greatly bless you as you do!


Your brother and co-laborer

in His love and service,


Jonathan

See Message: The Apostasy
Scripture: Romans 12:2

Living in The Or

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

My sister was correcting her daughter. My sister said, “Young lady, are you going to do this? Yes or no?” My niece replied “OR, I choose OR.” Totally rebellious, not good behavior, but clever. Strange? Not really, we do that in the Lord. The Lord says if Baal is god, choose him. If the Lord is God, choose Him. But we don’t really give an unconditional yes. We don’t totally give up the old. We don’t fully say “yes” to God and we don’t fully say “no” to the world. We are living in the land of “OR.” A little righteous, a little sinful, a little prayer, a little worldly, a little compromise. We live in the land of “OR.” It’s God, but then there’s an idol. We haven’t once and for all cut that thing off, or ruled God in. We are living in the land of “OR,” and Abraham left the land of Ur. As Abraham’s children, you have to leave the land of “OR.” Choose yes once and for all. You are going to be blessed the moment you choose, and start coming out of the land of “OR.”

From Message #1227 – The Other King
Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Today’s Mission – Move out of the land of Or and into the land of decision for God. End indecision and begin victory.

Some Trust in Duct Tape

Monday, February 27, 2023

Because of a recent terrorism scare, the government gave instructions on how to survive a chemical or nuclear attack. How? With duct tape and plastic wrap. Are you concerned with terrorism? No. Why not? I have duct tape. Concerned with a nuclear explosion? No. Duct tape. What about the book of Revelation? It’s okay, I have duct tape. The cup of judgment? Duct tape. Armageddon? Duct tape. Well, they meant well. Personally, I picked up some duct tape and plastic wrap, just in case. In the end, it doesn’t matter what security we have, it’s just duct tape and plastic wrap. There’s only One who can save us. Only one we can rest in and find peace. His name is Yeshua, Jesus. Jesus’ real name, Yeshua, means He will save. If you are saved, that means you are safe…only in Him. That’s the point. In Him we are to rest and trust, and find peace. Some trust in chariots, some in duct tape, but for you, trust in Yeshua who is strong and mighty to keep you in perfect shalom….strong against any terror and more effective than duct tape.

From Message #1226 – Secrets of the Soul Keepers
Scripture: Psalm 18:2

Today’s Mission – Today trust in the power of the name of Yeshua, Jesus. And in that name, be secure and confident.

The Miracle Transporter

Friday, February 24, 2023

Mary didn’t leave the glorious miracle of Messiah behind in Bethlehem. She brought it with her into Egypt, then out of Egypt, across its borders. She carried it to Nazareth because the miracle wasn’t about a place. Mary took the treasure and she went. We have to do the same. The miracle is not having a high experience with God; a miracle is greater. The miracle is Him, not something for a moment, not dependent upon anything else. It’s what you carry from your time with the Lord. If the miracle is just an experience, it won’t change your life. A miracle changes you when you apply it to your everyday life. That’s when it becomes a miracle life. For Joseph and Mary, the angels and shepherds all left; the thing was over. They no longer had the experience. Nevertheless they left Bethlehem with the reality of the miracle. So you too, become a transporter of miracles. Take the miracle home; take it everywhere, and don’t leave home without it. The miracle will transform every situation in your life, and your life will become, at all times, a miracle.

From Message #1223 – The Miracle Keepers
Scripture: Exodus 34:10

Today’s Mission – Yeshua, Jesus the Messiah, is your miracle. Bring it’s presence and life into parts of your life and world you never have before.

The End-Time Warriors

The Inn Place

Thursday, February 23, 2023

With life’s many distractions, it’s often hard to get alone with the Lord. Two-thousand years ago in Bethlehem, the place to be it seemed, was the inn. The inn was filled with people; there was no more room. The inn was where it was at. It was “in” to be at the “inn.” The manger was outside the inn, not the place to be. But today no one is interested in the inn, but everyone is interested in the manger. In the end, it’s not the “inn” things that are going to be where God is at. That seems like the “in” place, but in the end, it’s not going to be. The “in” place is going to be where Messiah’s presence is – God’s presence. The other stuff is going to be empty; forgotten. The only thing that will matter is you being alone with the Lord, in God’s presence; that’s it. Just like Joseph and Mary, get out of the inn and get into the manger, into the quiet with God, because there’s no room at the inn. But in the manger is the presence of God.

From Message #1222 – The Manger People
Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Today’s Mission – Find a quiet place where you can be completely alone with God, to pray and have fellowship with Him! You will find rest there.

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

God’s people are fighters. Israel wasn’t just a nation, it was an army. If you are a child of God, you need to be a fighter. It may be great to hang out and fellowship with others, but you also need to fight. The world is fighting with darkness; the light has to fight back. It’s not against flesh and blood, but against this present darkness. Fight the good fight. The people of God had swords, armor, shields, and they fought against overwhelming odds. Most weren’t even trained soldiers, but it was God’s power. So for you; the same thing. You may not consider yourself strong, but with God you have to fight, and you will be a fighter. With God you will overcome and win. Don’t only have hope. Have a fighting hope. Put on fighting goodness, fighting perseverance, fighting faith, fighting joy, fighting encouragement, fighting self-control, fighting zeal, and worship–that fights through; discipline that fights, courage that fights, a victory that fights, joy that fights even when it’s hard to be joyful, a fighting spirit. Fight the good fight of faith. Be a warrior…an end- time fighter in the Lord.

From Message #1220 – The Chanukizers
Scripture: Judges 6:12

Today’s Mission – Stand firm today; resolve to fight against the darkness by shining the light of Messiah and upholding His word!

The Holy Headband

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Israel’s priest wore a gold crown that said, “Holy to the Lord.” His headpiece had to be consistent with the holiness of the rest of his garments. We too are called priests, and need to have a crown consistent with our faith. Your thought life crowns your mind; it has to be consistent. However, how often do you worship the Lord while thinking about something else? You say, “I love you brother”, but you really can’t stand him. “I’ll pray about that,” knowing you’ll probably never pray. Your thought life has to be consistent with your faith and ministry, and the rest of your life. The inside has to be the same as the outside. Your actions and thoughts must be pure and consistent with what you mean in your heart. Say what you think; think what you mean; mean what you say; do what you mean–it’s all together. Be consistent in every way; holy from the inside out. God wants your prayer life, thought life, and emotional life to be holy. Let Him have His way. Let your thoughts become Kadosh L’Adonai, holy unto the Lord; pure as a crown of gold.

From Message #1136 – The Spirit Mind
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16Today’s Mission – Consecrate your thought life to God and His purposes. Seek to bring every thought in line with your faith

Pascha

Monday, February 20, 2023

We know it as Easter, the time of the crucifixion and resurrection. Easter is a pagan word linked to Ayustra, the goddess of fertility. The actual word in the Bible is written in the old King James is the word Pascha. Pascha comes from the Hebrew word Pesach. Pesach is Passover. Messiah is not our Easter, but Messiah is our Passover Lamb. Even the first believers celebrated what we call Easter on Passover. It was only later ruled out as they ruled out the Jewish things. It shows us that our faith is Jewish, no matter what; you are born as a citizen of Israel. Messiah is our Passover; Pesach, our Passover Lamb. His name is Passover. And therefore, Messiah gives you the power of Passover, the power to walk in freedom as did the Israelites. Let the power of Passover cause you to Passover that past, to whatever you have been in, to Passover from death to life, from that sin to freedom.

From Message #1203 – The Hidden End-Time Holiday
Scripture: Romans 6:13

Today’s Mission – Receive the power of the Passover Lamb in every area of your life, and walk in freedom today.

The Zoroastrians

Friday, February 17, 2023

In an ancient Middle Eastern land, there’s a caste of priests called the Zoroastrians of the Magian or Zoroastrian faith–the Magi. They dressed in white robes and conical hats. They begin a journey not knowing where it will lead them. Seeking something greater, they ultimately came to the house of a Jewish family with a Jewish child. They would come to know the child as the Light of the world, the Glory of Israel. They followed a star which brought them to Bethlehem; a moment ordained from the beginning. The prophet Isaiah said in his writings, “Arise, shine, for your light has come. Nations will come to your light and kings to the brightness of your rising.” It says, “They will bring you gifts of gold and frankincense.” When the Light of Israel comes, the Gentiles will come bringing gold and frankincense. They were the first to fulfill the prophecy-because the Light has come. Be like the Magi. You don’t have to understand everything. Just follow His leading, and you will end up fulfilling the destiny for which you were born.

From Message #778 – The Magi Mystery
Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-9

Today’s Mission – Make today a spiritual journey. Seek and follow God’s will and leading in everything, and be led to a treasure.

The Synagogue Church

Thursday, February 16, 2023

The church and the synagogue are two separate and opposed things. There is a barrier between the church, the synagogue, the Gospel and Jewish people. The first of what we call “church” was in Jerusalem. The leader was James. He wrote one of the earliest epistles. James 2:2 says, “If a man comes into your meeting, into your assembly, …” The word here for into your assembly or church is synagogue. That’s where we get the word synagogue from. The first churches were in synagogues. The first church in Jerusalem was in a synagogue and that is the mother of all churches, the synagogue. We have to remember the Gospel is to the Jew first; we have to pray for the Jewish people; love the Jewish people. Salvation came to you from the Jewish people; you are part of something Jewish. If you are born again, you’re a child of Abraham. You are of the commonwealth, a citizen of Israel. So be blessed…the first church was in a synagogue.

From Message #1196 – The Doctrine of Caesar
Scripture: Romans 1:16

Today’s Mission – Today, ponder the fact that you are actually a citizen of Israel, spiritually Jewish. The word Jew means praise. Praise Him continually.

The Axe Principle or How to be Focused

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Eccl. 10:10 says, “When the axe is dull, unsharpened, more strength is required. But with wisdom or skill, you will have success…” Simple but profound. If you have a knife that’s not sharp, you will have to use a lot more effort to get things cut. But the sharper it is, the less strength you’ll need to do it. It’s not just for knives, but for our lives. We can be doing things that are draining us of energy, and getting little results; not being effective for God because your axe is dull. If you live without focus, life becomes dull; you don’t accomplish much. You spend a lot of time and effort with little return. Like Paul, become focused on the Lord. He said, “I do nothing without aim, everything is focused on Messiah.” He had purpose; he was consistent; focused; he changed the world. Make Messiah the focus of everything. Fix your eyes on Him, run the race, you’ll become as a newly sharpened knife and be able to slice right through your problems.

From Message #1195 – Sharp
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Today’s Mission – Sharpen yourself spiritually. Aim to live a day of focus, staying fixed on Him, fulfilling His call and will in everything you do.

The House of Caiaphas and The Mystery of The Hikrib

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Messiah was brought to the house of Caiaphas, the Sanhedrin, into the dominion and jurisdiction of the priest of Israel. In ancient Israel, when a sacrifice was offered up, there was a procedure to be followed. The first part was called the Hikrib, from a Hebrew word which means close or near. Hikrib means the bringing near of the sacrifice into the dominion of the priest. You had to give the sacrifice to the priest. Therefore Messiah, as the sacrifice, had to be brought to the house of Caiaphas, just as the sacrifice had to be brought to the dominion of the priest – the Hikrib. In the same way, you need to bring Messiah near to every part of your life, near to your hearts, near to your sin, near to your emotions, near to your past, near to your wounds, your secret things, your dreams, everything. The whole point is the sacrifice has to be brought near. Bring Messiah near, because that is when it counts.

From Message #1194 – Footsteps On The Altar
Scripture: Ephesians 2:13

Today’s Mission – Perform your Hikrib today. Bring Messiah into every part of your life. Surrender all weakness, and temptation.

The Torah of Spirit

Monday, February 13, 2023

Jeremiah 31:31 speaks of the New Covenant God promised to Israel. The time is coming says the Lord, I will make a New Covenant, not like the old; I will write it on their hearts. The Old Covenant has 613 commandments for every part of life–eating, clothing, hygiene, worship, fellowship, marriage, taking out the garbage–everything. The New Covenant, life in the Spirit, probably has more. The Spirit commands not by force, but moving by the Spirit. There’s a way to live in the Spirit for every part of your life. There’s a way in the Spirit to dress, to walk, to wash, to work, taking out the garbage. The Orthodox Jew lives according to the Law. You are in the Spirit, and there’s the Spirit way to raise your children, to speak, to answer, to play, to work, to shop–in the Spirit! Every part of your life is to be a worship service. Messiah has put His spirit within you so at all times, you can walk in the Spirit of God and fulfill the Law or the Torah of the Spirit.

From Message #1193 – The Spirit-Filled Lift
Scripture: Galatians 5:16-17

Today’s Mission – Today resolve to be all the more open to the power of the Holy Spirit. Let Him lead you. Be moved by the Spirit in everything you do today.

The Hunter’s Temptation

Friday, February 10, 2023

Hunters hunt by using bait–the pleasure principle. Worms are gourmet for fish. Another temptation is sex; a hunter blows a horn imitating a duck call. The male duck, looking for a good time, gets caught. That’s not just true for animals and hunters, it’s true of the enemy, the hunter of your soul. He uses the pleasure principle to trap you, to get you away from God, into temptation, out of God’s will. It doesn’t matter what it is, whether you have a hard time with other believers, that’s the pleasure/pain principle. He will offer something to get you away from fellowship. To overcome that, stop living by pleasure and stop avoiding the uncomfortable. Seek God and His righteousness. Refuse the pleasures of sin and embrace the hardness of the cross. When the enemy’s bait has nothing to connect to, he can’t touch you. The enemy’s worm, the enemy’s horn will not lure you. Reject the pleasure principle for the God principle and the righteousness principle. Do what is right. Forget about pain or pleasure and you will end up a victorious believer and not a dead duck.

From Message #1191 – The Pleasure Principle
Scripture: John 10:10

Today’s Mission – When you face temptation today, try something new – look to the end of that temptation, where it will take you, the pain it will bring – and resist It!

The Undipped

Thursday, February 9, 2023

A Greek myth tells of when Achilles was a baby; his mother dipped him into the “River of Immortality.” But the heel by which his mother held him wasn’t dipped into the water–leaving him vulnerable there. Thus the phrase: “Achilles heel.” He died when an arrow struck his heel. Achilles was dipped in a myth, but we are dipped for real. We are baptized in Messiah, completely submerged in Him in salvation. You won’t have victory where something is not covered. The enemy can still touch you where you are not submerged under Messiah’s headship, leaving you vulnerable. The enemy will have a foothold or heel hold of anything that is out of the cross; anything out of His Lordship. Submerge yourself into Him. Dip everything in your life: that sin, that thing, that ambition, that habit under His Lordship, and it will be covered. The enemy will be defeated in your life, and there will be no more strongholds, footholds; or heel holds. You’ll have victory, and no Achilles heel. Submerge your spot so there will be nothing left in your life that is undipped.

From Message #1190 – Whelmed
Scripture: Psalm 62:2Today’s Mission – Give the enemy of your soul no room in your life. Cover every weakness, every temptation with the blood of Yeshua. Immerse yourself in Messiah to be completely His.

The Harder The Test

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Are you going through some hard tests; having a hard time hanging on? You think you don’t have the strength for it? When you were in the fifth grade, you were given a test harder than in first grade. You were given more because you learned more. You’re accountable for more as you progress. The first grader has easier tests. The third grader harder, the fifth grader harder still. To whom much is given, much is required. If you’re going through a tough time, be encouraged because the hardness of the test manifests the level you are at and the degree of the revelation. It’s a good thing. Do you have harder tests? You are at a higher level. God believes you can handle it. He won’t give you any test you can’t handle with Him. The harder the test, the greater the blessing, the higher the place you’re going to get to when you pass the test. So dig in your heels my friend, burn the midnight oil, embrace the challenge. Pass that test; it’s a sign you are in the big leagues.

From Message #1189 – Miracles In Sodom
Scripture: Psalm 26:2

Today’s Mission – Persevere through your trials today. Treat every problem, obstacle, or setback as a test. Seek to find the lesson to be learned and pass it.

Hurting The one you Love

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

There are lots of accounts of people in bondage to alcoholism and drugs where the person remains in the addiction because the pain they deal with isn’t enough to cause them to decide to seek help. But one day they saw how their behavior was causing pain to those they love the most. Only when they had seen that, they stopped. In the same way, every time you sin, you are hurting someone else. Who? You’re hurting the One who gave His life for you, who died for you, who died because of your sins. So when you sin, you’re causing Him pain, grief, tears. It’s what He wept for. If you won’t stop that sin just because it is wrong, or if you won’t stop because it is hurting your own life, stop your sin because you are hurting someone else, the One who gave His life for you. You don’t want to cause Him grief or hurt. It was enough that He went on the cross for you and me. Bless Him now. Be done with that sin. Be finished once and for all, and bless and stop hurting the One who loves you.

From Message #1188 – Heavenly Tears
Scripture: Ephesians 4:30

Today’s Mission – When you’re tempted today to do what you shouldn’t do, consider the pain you’ll be causing the One you love. And be done with it.

The Jailer’s Joy

Monday, February 6, 2023

The Book of Acts says that Paul and Silas were set free by an earthquake from their jail cell in Philippi. The jailer ended up taking them home with him to celebrate his recent salvation. A question, who’s watching the jail? The man was put in charge of the jail and would be put to death if he abandoned his post. The doors were opened and the Philippian jailer doesn’t seem to care. Rather, he’s having a great time in fellowship with Paul. We don’t know exactly what happened, but we know he didn’t seem to care. What changed him? He was saved. A lot of believers who are in the Lord are still keeping prisoners for offenses made against them. Are you still keeping their record or condemning them? You are saved and forgiven and now set free. You need to rejoice so much that you don’t have to watch your prison. Release the prisoners in your life; release the condemned people in your life. Salvation is so good and you have so many better things to do in God than being a prison watcher.

From Message #1187 – Midnight Grace
Scripture: John 8:36

Today’s Mission – Release all offenses against you, let them go. Forgive and forget those who wronged you. Be glad, rejoice, let go, and be free!

Set as a Diamond

Friday, February 3, 2023

There a sacrifice offered up by the priests when they went to ministry. It was called “the Miloeem.” The Hebrew “Miloeem” comes from the word “jewel.” It’s linked to the root word of being fitted, as a jewel is fitted into a ring, set into place, and it’s all linked to jewelry. God puts you into ministry as a jewel being fitted into place. God will fit you. Believers often want a ministry that fits them perfectly. It’s not the ministry that you mold to fit your life, it’s your life that gets molded to fit the ministry. You get molded like a perfectly fitted jewel. Without serving, you’re a diamond in the rough. You have potential, but you’re not there. But as you commit yourself to the Lord’s purposes and let Him mold you, you become a precious jewel. God will fit you into your calling as a master jeweler. A precious stone in His hand; set, fitted, ready to shine and reflect the face of the Master Jeweler.

From Message #957 – The Sacrifice Mysteries I
Scripture: Psalm 37:5

Today’s Mission – What is God calling you to? What do you have to change in order to fulfill that calling? Let God mold you into His diamond.

The two Thousand Dollar Mattress

Thursday, February 2, 2023

I once went looking for a mattress. I went into a store and tried laying on beds like the princess and the Pea. One is not right and this one has memory foam. They told me the price is $2,000 and I’ll feel refreshed. I told them that for $2,000, I’m definitely not going to feel refreshed. I’d feel more refreshed sleeping on a rock for free. In Bible times, if you wanted firm support, you slept on a rock. It hit me how much people will pay to get rest. But Messiah said, “Come to Me, I’ll give you rest.” It’s not what you are laying your body on, it’s what you are resting your soul on. If you will rest your mind and soul on Him, the Prince of Peace and not on your problems, you will have rest. I don’t care how soft it is, you cannot rest your soul on a mattress. Stop worrying; rest and trust in the Lord and you will find rest for your soul, because He is truly the Sar Shalom, the Prince of Peace, and that’s better than a $2,000 mattress.

From Message #1181 – The Psalm of Abundant Life
Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Today’s Mission – You can find rest in the arms of Messiah. Put all your worries and cares upon Him. Let go of the rest and rest in Him.

The Government’s Dangerous Turning

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Shalom, to you my Friend and Co-Minister in the Great Commission…

Last month, I wrote to you about the ominous case of Mark Houck. Houck was a pro-life activist who, at 7a.m. on September 23, 2021, found himself and his family surrounded by approximately 25 helmeted, shielded, and armed FBI and police officers who had converged on his family’s home.

What was the cause of such extreme measures? A pro-abortion activist had charged him with pushing him – as the man yelled obscenities near Houck’s 12-year-old-son, after warning the man to back away – so that he fell down and incurred a scratch. The charge was dismissed. And yet more than a year after the incident, a multitude of armed police officers stormed the Houck residence and forcibly arrested Houck in front of his wife and seven children.

What would possess the present administration, the Department of Justice, the FBI, and law enforcement agents to plan out and execute such an unwarranted (literally as they had no warrant) and outrageous act? The answer is disturbing. The event was not isolated. Around the same time as the raid on the Houck’s residence, the Department of Justice charged 11 individuals for federal crimes linked to protesting abortion – one of the 11 charged is an 87-year old woman!

Houck is to be put on trial on charges that face 11 years in jail! At the same time, since the leaking of the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, there have been 75 attacks documented on pro-life organizations around the country. How many arrests have been documented from these 75 attacks? Zero. Rather, the FBI has focused on charging Houck and an 87-year-old woman.

They stormed the home of this pro-life activist more than a year after an incident that resulted in a scratch, which charge had already been dismissed.

Why would the Biden administration’s Department of Justice go to such extreme measures to target a pro-life father over an already dismissed charge? It is obviously because Roe V. Wade was overturned. And this is the vengeance inflicted by his administration on those who stand for life and the ways of God.

The Bible warns that in the last days there will be persecution. Governments will undoubtedly be part of that persecution. We are living in the last days and we must be ready and strong, resolved, and committed to stand for God, no matter what the price, what the cost. We can take courage knowing that God’s Word has already told us it would happen – and thus God is in control – and still on the throne. It is an honor to stand for God in such times. This month, make it your goal to consecrate and dedicate, commit, and prepare yourself for that goal. And may God greatly bless you as you do!

Your brother and co-laborer

in His love and service,

Jonathan

See Message: Above the Gods
Scripture: Revelation 2:10

The Calories of Holiness

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

The priests of Israel had higher standards in everything. They ate the holy sacrifices of God. They were the holy ministers of God. So the holy ministers of God had to live off of holy food. When you eat food, the food turns to energy. So if you partake of unholy things, you end up with unholy energy to do unholy things–lust, idolatry, pride, bitterness, immorality. But if you’re to live a holy life, the key is to eat holy food. If you eat holy food, you end up with holy energy. Holy energy is the energy to do holiness; to love, to repent, to do right, to be victorious in God. Philippians says, “Whatever is good, right, pure, excellent, let your mind dwell on these things.” When you do that, then you’re partaking of these things into your spirit and then that holy food becomes holy energy. You are called to be a royal priest. The priest of God has to eat holy food. So eat holy food. Partake of what is of heaven and things of God. Rejoice in them. Let them become part of your life. You’ll have the energy of holiness.

From Message #1177 – Food of the Priests
Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Today’s Mission – Set this day to partake of your spiritual food, the Word of God, His love, His presence. Then move in the energy of that holy food to accomplish holy and great works for His glory.

The Good Seed and The Good Soil

Monday, January 30, 2023

Messiah tells us the parable of the sower through the seed in the ground. The question was where was the power, in the seed or in the ground? The good ground bore life. The bad ground didn’t. The good ground was simply the ground that received the seed. So the key to abundant life in God is not about trying to produce good works, or holiness in God. The soil can’t produce anything without the seed. It’s the seed that produces the fruit. The seed is the Word of God. The Word of God produces fruit in your life. Take the Word of God into the soil of your life, and it will do its thing. Your part is to just receive it; let it come in and do its thing. Become good soil for the seed. The soil that becomes good at receiving will blossom with life, a thousand-fold. Receive the seed; it will change your life.

From Message #414 – The Word
Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Today’s Mission – Receive God’s message for you today. Open your heart to the Living Word. Give it a place to grow within you. Nurture and apply it to your life now.

How The Devil Prepares you for Ministry

Friday, January 27, 2023

In the gospel it says that the Spirit led Messiah into the wilderness to be tested of the devil. God works all things for good. He uses all things, even evil, for good; for good purposes. Even the enemy is used. Messiah was going to be tested by evil. It was that Messiah would come out of it approved for ministry. So really it was all part of preparing Messiah for His ministry. So God even used the devil to prepare Messiah for ministry. So, too, in your life you will be attacked by the enemy. But God is using and will use all these things, even the attacks of the enemy, for your good. He will even use it to make you grow, conform you to His image and prepare you for the ministry and the calling that He placed you for. So when you go through that trial, that test, remember it’s not an accident. It is there for your good, pass the test, and it will prepare you to fulfill the calling that God gave you.

From Message #996 – How to Pass the Test
Scripture: Romans 8:28

Today’s Mission – Accept every challenge today as a test, as a way to be proven worthy to rise in your calling. Use the test to grow stronger and trust deeper in God’s plan for you.

The Gospel of The Rosy-Cheeked

Thursday, January 26, 2023

The word “GOSPEL” is Jewish. Gospel music, Gospel preachers, Gospel choirs, Gospel recording artists, all Jewish- all from Israel. The word for Gospel in the New Testament in the Greek is, Euangellion but it is the translation from the Hebrew word that appears in the Hebrew scriptures. In the book of Isaiah it says; how lovely are the feet of those who bring glad tidings to the poor, glad tidings means good news or Gospel. The Hebrew word is “Besorah”, the original word for Gospel. It means “fresh and rosy cheeked.” If you aren’t fresh in God, then you’ve gone away from the good news. Every time you hear the Gospel it has to be fresh. The Besorah has the power to make you fresh and new. Your life will be renewed, your love, your joy, your zeal, your prayer life, your work, your family, everything will become fresh and new as the Gospel. You will become rosy cheeked.

From Message #540 – The Joy of the Harvest
Scripture: Romans 1:16

Today’s Mission – Begin your day with a fresh message from the Good News of the Gospel. Receive good news anew and afresh, from the Word of God.

Burning Your Bridges

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

There’s a story of a famous battle where the general ordered the destruction of his ships so that there would be no turning back for his army. They could not turn back; they could not retreat. They realized that they had no ship to go back to so they had to go forward and fight all the way. You need to have the same attitude. When you go forward in God, you have nothing to lose. God commanded the people of Israel to go forward through the Red Sea. They had no alternative, mountains on one side, the Red Sea on the other, and the Egyptians with Pharoah’s army behind them, Had they retreated they would be faced with certain death. In the same way, you have to enter the battle to win. David ran towards Goliath in the name of the Lord. God wants a people who have nothing to lose. Burn your ships, burn your bridges of the past; move forward in faith and love through the Spirit of God. The only thing we have is what lies ahead.

From Message #642 – The World Behind Me
Scripture: Luke 9:62Today’s Mission – Destroy any paths leading to your past and make a clean break. Be fearless and focused on the Kingdom that is ahead of you and the One who holds the keys to your future

Authority Over Your Thoughts

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

A lot of believers think that their thought life has a life of its own and beyond their control. Paul in his epistle to the Corinthians warned them that the weapons of their warfare were “not carnal but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds; casting down imaginations and every high thought.” Holding every thought captive is not a natural process but supernatural. And the Holy Spirit will anoint you to do it. Have you ever noticed that when you walk, your legs are moving without you really thinking; you just move along?. This doesn’t mean that your feet are out of your control. Rather, it’s just a habit. So it is with your thoughts. You may think that your thoughts go on without you, but that’s just the force of habit. You have control over what you do with your mind. Take responsibility for your thought life; take every thought captive and make a choice to take control over your thoughts. The more you do it, the more your mind will follow. Do you have a godly thought life? It’s your choice, it’s as simple as moving your hand.

From Message #1111 – Crown of The Holy
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-6

Today’s Mission – Take your thoughts captive. Take any thought that’s not of God be taken down and replaced by one that is.

The Importance of Somewhere Else

Monday, January 23, 2023

It says in the Gospel that when the disciples came to the Lord, they said unto Him “everyone is looking for you,” then He answered, “Let us go somewhere else to the towns nearby so I can preach the Gospel there also.” His last command to the twelve disciples was to “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. Behold I will be with you even to the ends of the earth.” During His ministry on earth, Messiah went everywhere He could go because He knew that the Gospel had to be preached to all the world until the end would come. You need to have the same heart and to allow the Spirit to move within you to do the will of God. God is on the move. You have to move as well. Don’t be bound in what is comfortable. Be prepared to move forward. Don’t fear, for God is with you wherever you go.

From Message #706 – Before the Sun Sets
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Today’s Mission – Move away from your comfort zone today and move towards growing deeper in your faith. Open yourself to the mission that the Holy Spirit has for you.

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The Priestly Bath

Friday, January 20, 2023

The priests of God in the Old Testament. In order to enter the priesthood, they had to take off their old garments and take a holy bath. After being cleansed in the ritual bath, they were then given the garments of the priest to minister unto the Lord. You are called by God for a great purpose. So you too must take off the old garments; put away your old ways, old ideas and old habits and be willing to put on the new in God, for we were created in His image. You can’t do what God wants you to do unless you are willing to go through the process of renewing yourself in the things of God. Your ministry is waiting, your priesthood is waiting; it’s calling you. In order to serve as a priest in the service of God, your garments are important. Take off the old, put on the new. Dare to let the past go and get on with fulfilling your calling. Ring out the old and ring in the new.

From Message #1159 – Entering Your Priesthood
Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17

Today’s Mission – Live in a spirit of renewal. Prepare yourself to be used for great and mighty things. Put off the old clothes that hinder your calling and step into the new.

The Disciple’s Continual Response

Thursday, January 19, 2023

The Gospel of Matthew says the Messiah, Yeshua, Jesus was walking along the Sea of Galilee; he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their fishing nets into the sea. He said to them “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” The men immediately left their nets and followed Jesus. Have you wondered why they immediately left their nets to follow Jesus? In John’s gospel, Jesus appeared to Andrew first. He was told to follow Him; then Andrew went to tell Simon his brother about Jesus. So this wasn’t the first calling for Andrew, but the second – and it would be the second that would change their lives. A true disciple does not say “yes” to God once but again and again. So don’t live your life on yesterday’s yes but give him your yes daily; your hineni, your “Here I am Lord, send me.” Make a choice to follow Him daily. The continual and progressive yes will change your life as if it was the first call because a disciple of God, when called of God, must always be as if it is for the first time.

From Message #643 – The Cosmic Rabbi
Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Today’s Mission – Open your day with your Hineni prayer. Say yes to His will and say yes to His calling, to a new calling, and to rise to new and higher ground.

The Zeroah and The Galah

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

In the first verse of Isaiah 53 is an amazing thing. It says, “Who has believed our report and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” The Hebrew word for arm of the Lord is zeroah. It is talking about Messiah. It says, to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? The Hebrew word “galah” means revealed, particularly in a disgraceful way. It also means to be stripped naked, to be treated like a captive. His love for us is simply amazing. This word speaks of Messiah being stripped naked, being disgraced, being taken captive. All this is in just one word. God didn’t just reveal Himself, He stripped himself, He allowed Himself to be humiliated, degraded to save us. The blessings of God are free to you, but none of them came without a cost. They came with a great cost. God loves you, He would go through hell to save you. Live for Him in the same way, even if it costs you everything. Follow Him, love Him, serve Him in a manner worthy of that cost.

From Message #1168 – Secret of The Zeroah
Scripture: Psalm 62:1-2

Today’s Mission – As He gave all for you, do likewise. Go all out for God today. Serve Him joyfully. Love Him mightily. Live for Him completely.

The Mary Strategy

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

In the Gospels it says of Martha and Mary, Mary chose the better part. Now it doesn’t say that Martha chose the worst part, just that Mary chose the better part. The thing is, you don’t have to choose the worst part; that will just happen. You don’t have to choose a life of distractions, problems, busyness, or losing sight of God; that will just happen. It will happen because you didn’t choose anything. You have to choose the better part like Mary chose the better part. If you don’t, then many other things will pull you, divide you, distract you, and will squeeze out time with God. Martha was all over the place, but Mary chose the better part. So, if you don’t choose, you will be all over the place, too. You will be dragged all over. Do you want the better part? Stop being dragged. You are going to have to choose time with God and make it stick, commit to it, make it something that cannot be shaken. The good things of God don’t just come, they are chosen.

From Message #1141 – Out of The Perisphere
Scripture: Psalm 86:11

Today’s Mission – Make it your number one joy and aim today to dwell in God’s presence. The world is here but choose the better way, your time with Messiah.

The Fear of The Legion

Monday, January 16, 2023

In Mark 1:24 the demons say to Messiah, “Have you come to destroy us?” Sometimes you think that demons are scary things, but they are not scary to Yeshua at all. In fact they are scared of Him. A whole legion and they are all scared of Messiah. That’s the truth. We act as if the enemy were in charge, or is something to be afraid of. But, this reveals that the enemy is actually on the defense, certainly in the face of Messiah. If you are in Messiah, then the enemy is on the defense with regard to you. Of course, he doesn’t let on. Few enemies will let on that they are really scared of you. He wants you to believe that you are defeated, finished, that you are going to lose. You have to stand and take the authority of the Word to overcome. Messiah didn’t believe the lies of the enemy. You need to have that same attitude. We are not only conquerors, we are more than conquerors. The enemy is more than defeated and you are more than blessed. Be on the offense.

From Message #764 – Crazy in Gedara
Scripture: Romans 8:37-39

Today’s Mission – Take authority from God’s holy Word and push back against demonic forces, against the voices of defeat and intimidation. Overcome and take the victory that has been won in Messiah.

The one who Blesses

Thursday, January 12, 2023

The word for Jew in Hebrew is Yehudi. Yehudi comes from Yahudah which means to thank, to praise. So, if you are born again, the Bible says you are a fellow citizen of Israel, you are Jewish in spirit, a Yahudah in spirit. That means your identity is to give thanks. So are you a thanker? Are you someone who praises and blesses, no matter what? That is what you are to be known for. What is the key thing that comes out of your mouth? It is to be giving thanks and being the blessing. Look at your blessings, count your blessings, number them. All you have to do is be thankful. It’s amazing how all of a sudden you are going to feel so happy, so blessed, so content, so rich, so joyful, so peaceful. Thank God every day for your salvation. Thank God for everything, because the one who is always giving thanks for all things, that’s the one who is blessed, and there is nothing more Jewish than that.

From Message #1267 -The Blesser
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Today’s Mission – Find your identity in Messiah as a blesser. Fill your day with thanksgiving and praise.

Separating The Leper

Friday, January 13, 2023

In Mark 1:42 it says, that “the leprosy left.” A strange thing, it would be more natural to say the man was healed of leprosy. It doesn’t say that, it says the leprosy left him. Now it would be the natural thing to associate the man with the disease. The man was a leper, because he had leprosy. But, here it separates it because ultimately Messiah is going to separate the disease and the man. We often look at people by their afflictions. This man is a sinner, that one is selfish. But this one is a leper. God doesn’t see this one as a leper, He separates it. We should do the same thing. This is not a selfish person, this is a person who is under selfishness, but can be free of that selfishness. See the person not as they appear to be, but as God made them to be, and as Messiah redeemed them to become. Treat them as such and you will stop seeing lepers and you will start seeing the leprosy leave.

From Message #655 – If You Are Willing
Scripture: Mark 1:42

Today’s Mission – Put on the eyes of God today. Separate the person from their sins and their sinful identity. And see them as God made them to be – Just as God sees you.