You Know Them by Their Fruit

You Know Them by Their Fruit

Mattithyahu (Matthew) 7:16-20 TS2009

[16] “By their fruits you shall know them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes or figs from thistles? 

[17] “So every good tree yields good fruit, but a rotten tree yields wicked fruit. 

[18] “A good tree is unable to yield wicked fruit, and a rotten tree to yield good fruit. 

[19] “Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 

[20] “So then, by their fruits you shall know them – "

Has not authority been given to the brethren to judge righteously? Does this take the place of the Eternal Elohim, Who is the Ultimate Judge of all? Will you look the other way and let a brother or sister's house burn down?

According to Scripture, we are to judge righteously (John 7:24), not hypocritically (Matthew 7:1-5).

There is a difference between judging a person's fruit, whether good or bad, and placing condemnation on that individual. We, in the body of Messiah, do not have that authority but only YHWH Elohim. We are required, though, to warn the brethren when one is putting forth unrighteous deeds.

Ezekiel 3:18 "When I tell the wicked, ‘You will surely die,’ and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way to save his life, that same wicked man will die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at your hand."

Now, let me ask you; do you believe judging someone's fruit is not your place? Do you believe it means the person judging is being narcissistic and prideful? Or perhaps it is because giving or receiving correction is offensive to you?

When we do not speak up in love to warn a brother or a sister who is in sin, we are not truly loving them but allowing the enemy to continue deceiving them. By remaining silent, YHWH will require their blood be on our hands then will we also be found guilty in His eyes because saying or doing nothing does not show love for another.

Luke 15:10 "In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of Elohim over one sinner who repents.”

So when we see a tree that yields good fruit, we know this one is of Elohim, but a tree that yields rotten fruit is of the wicked one. 

No one who is born of Elohim will continue to sin but the one who willfully defies the Master is like a tree yielding rotten fruit; this one will be cut down and burned.

Love YHWH and Love Your Neighbor = Torah

Matthew 22:36–40, Yahshua was asked:

“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Torah?”

He replied:

“You shall love YHWH your Elohim with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.” (Deuteronomy 6:5)

“And the second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Leviticus 19:18)

Then He said:

“On these two commandments hang all the Torah and the Prophets.”

Yahshua wasn’t giving something new; He was quoting the heart of Torah. Torah was always about relationship, with YHWH and with others.

📜 If you love your neighbor… you obey Torah.

You don’t steal (Exodus 20:15)

You don’t lie about them (Exodus 20:16)

You don’t covet what they have (Exodus 20:17)

You help them if their animal is in distress (Exodus 23:4–5)

You pay fair wages and don’t oppress (Leviticus 19:13)

You leave portions of your field for them (Leviticus 19:9–10)

📜 If you love YHWH… you obey His Torah.

You keep His commandments (Deuteronomy 11:1)

You walk in all His ways (Deuteronomy 10:12)

You worship Him alone—no idols, no mixing (Exodus 20:3–5)

You remember and guard the Sabbath (Exodus 20:8–11)

You teach His words to your children (Deuteronomy 6:6–7)

You cling to Him and trust Him fully (Deuteronomy 10:20; 6:5)

Fruit of the Spirit

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control. Nothing in the Torah stands against such things." Galatians 5:22

The only way to produce the Fruit of the Spirit is to have the Ruach Hakodesh/Holy Spirit dwell in you. Paul used the term, "fruit” to help us understand the product of the Holy Spirit, who lives inside every believer. This happens when we believe and put our trust in the Messiah (Ephesians 1:13-14). 

If a person does not have the Ruach Hakodesh/Holy Spirit, that person does not belong to Elohim (Romans 8:9); therefore, making it impossible to grow the fruit of the Spirit in his/her life. 

We receive the Ruach Hakodesh/Holy Spirit at the moment of salvation, when we make a conscious decision to follow Messiah and let Him be the Master of our lives.

But just like seeds that must be planted, watered, and nurtured, our spiritual growth takes time before it can produce good fruit. The Ruach Hakodesh/Holy Spirit gives us the power we need to reject old sinful desires and constantly works to rid our lives of the “acts of the sinful nature” (Gal. 5:19) and display His fruit instead.

As we give the Spirit more control of our lives, He begins to do in and through us what only He can do - to shape us and grow us into the same likeness of YHWH (2 Corinthians 3:17-18). Therefore, the presence of the “fruit of the Spirit” is evidence that our character is becoming more like YHWH, the Spirit.

The Good and Faithful Servant

Each one of us, as followers of Messiah, have been called to do Kingdom work of YHWH Elohim. 

We have been gifted and filled with His Set-Apart Spirit to be able to do marvelous works for the Kingdom, as we are the living stones that build up a spiritual house of YHWH. This means that our bodies are the dwelling place of the Set-Apart Spirit who is in us and empowers us to do His will.

In John 14:12, Yahshua makes a profound declaration to His followers. He states that those who believe in Him will not only perform the works He has done but will also do "greater things than these." This statement is significant as it emphasizes the potential for believers to impact the world in ways that extend beyond His earthly ministry.

In order to be able to fulfill righteous deeds of YHWH, we must be humble and walk in meekness and patience as He prepares us in perfection to do His calling. Each one of us have spiritual gifts given to us as tools for the benefit of doing for others. (Ephesians 4:1-12)

To hear the Master say, “Well done, good and faithful servant,” we must imitate Him and walk in His ways by learning from Him in Torah obedience and apply His teachings when discipling others. Take, for example, the parable of the sower who went out to sow his seed. (Luke 8:5) The seed is the Word of YHWH. Those having heard the Word with a noble and sincere heart retain it and bear fruit with endurance; in other words, we are to share what the Set-Apart Spirit has revealed to us and share it with others.

“For whatever is hidden shall be revealed , and whatever is secret shall be known and come to light; therefore, take heed how you hear. For whoever possesses, to him more shall be given; and whoever does not possess, even what he thinks he possesses shall be taken from him.” (Luke 8:17-18)

The one that does nothing for the Kingdom of YHWH is a worthless servant who will be thrown into outer darkness where there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. (Matthew 25:30)

We will all appear before the judgment seat of Messiah (2 Corinthians 5:10) and give an account of our deeds. For those of us who follow Messiah Yahshua and walk in His ways, we are anointed to proclaim the Good News to every creature. HalleluYAH!

Found Blameless on the Sabbath

Found Blameless on the Sabbath

Matthew 12:1-12 

At that time. the Messiah went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples/talmidim were hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat them. When the Pharisees saw this, they said to Him, "Look, Your disciples/Talmidim are doing what is UNLAWFUL on the Sabbath."

Yahshua replied. "Have you not read what David/Dawid did when he and his companions were hungry? He entered the House of YHWH, and he and his companions ate the dedicated showbread which was NOT LAWFUL for them to eat but ONLY for the Priests.

Or haven't you read in the TORAH that on the Sabbath the priests in the Temple break the Sabbath and yet are blameless? But I tell you that SOMETHING GREATER than the Temple IS HERE.

If only you had known the meaning of 'I DESIRE MERCY, NOT sacrifice, you WOULD NOT have condemned the BLAMELESS. For the Son of Man is MASTER of the SABBATH."

Moving on from there, Yahshua entered their Assembly, and a man with a withered hand was there. In order to accuse Yahshua, they asked Him, "IS IT LAWFUL TO HEAL ON THE SABBATH?"

How much more worth is a man than a sheep! So it is right to DO GOOD on the Sabbath.

Grace

By Grace, which is conviction in our hearts, we have been given the favor (mercy) to repent of our former lawlessness and turn to obedience to YHWH's instructions, His Torah. Not by anything we have done are we given this gift to repent but by YHWH’s Grace.

Romans 10:9 says, ”If you confess with your mouth that ‘Yahshua is the Messiah’ and believe in your heart that Elohim raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” 

It continues on to read…

“For with the heart one BELIEVES UNTO RIGHTEOUSNESS, and one confesses with the mouth, and so is saved."

Many people in religion think that by just believing in “Jesus” that they are saved and that they do not need to do anything else on their part and continue to live in sin. The demons also “believe.” 

What is “sin”?

1 John 3:4 CJB

"Everyone who keeps sinning is violating TORAH — indeed, sin is violation of TORAH." 

Just mentally acknowledging that “Jesus is the Christ” without any fruits of righteousness is not sufficient. Grace is not a license to sin.

Anyone who continues to sin is under the false assumption that being “saved by Grace” allows them to do so, but the reality is, they are essentially scorning the Spirit of Grace, which is the same as “blaspheming the Set-Apart Spirit of YHWH." There is no forgiveness for this type of sin, as per Numbers 15:29-31 and Deuteronomy 17:12-13.}

It is our faith and belief that produce righteous acts of obedience. To obey YHWH and His Torah is to love Him. This is the fruit of our salvation.

Titus 2:11-14

For the Grace (turning to the Torah instruction) of YHWH has appeared that offers salvation to all people.

We are not justified and saved by the works of the Torah alone, but by faith in Yahshua Messiah. Faith brings us salvation and obedience brings us blessings.

2 Peter 3:18

Rather, you must grow in the grace and knowledge of our Master and Savior, Yahshua Messiah. To Him be the glory, both now and forever! Amein.

Are You A Wheat or A Tare?

Are you a wheat or a tare?

We are to sow the seed of the Kingdom and bear fruit for the Kingdom.

24 "Another parable He [Yahshua] put forth to them, saying: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; 25 but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way. 26 But when the grain had sprouted and produced a crop, then the tares also appeared. 27 So the servants of the owner came and said to him, ‘Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have tares?’ 28 He said to them, ‘An enemy has done this.’ The servants said to him, ‘Do you want us then to go and gather them up?’ 29 But he said, ‘No, lest while you gather up the tares, you also uproot the wheat with them. 30 Let both grow together until the harvest, and at the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, ‘First gather together the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my barn.’” Matthew 13:24-30

Matthew 13:24-30 describes Yahshua’s parable about a man who planted a field only to have an enemy come in and sow tares among his wheat. Tares are a useless weed, but they appear nearly identical to wheat plants until the heads of grain reveal themselves. They are a counterfeit. This also describes people who have an outward appearance of holiness before men but within are evil and corrupt. Tares are about self, not willing to be humbled nor bow to the will of YHWH in humility. This shows a picture of those who serve the true Messiah and those among them who do not.

Are you a wheat among a field of tares? There are those who profess and act like true followers of Yahshua, but in reality, they are religious people who have no actual interest in obeying the Word of YHWH. In words, they profess religion and godliness, “the fear of God,” and the pure worship of Him; yet, in works, they deny all. 

A majority of people you know may be trapped in modern religion, but your commitment to Truth (Psalms 119:142) may cause them to wake up out of their religious deception and see the error of their ways.

The Parable of the Tares Explained:

37 "He [Yahshua] answered and said to them: 'He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. 38 The field is the world, the good seeds are the sons of the kingdom, but the tares are the sons of the wicked one. 39 The enemy who sowed them is the devil, the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are the angels. 40 Therefore, as the tares are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of this age. 41 The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness, 42 and will cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. 43 Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!'” Matthew 13:37-43

1. YAH's true covenant people, Israel, are scattered all over the world. Wherever His people respond to His gospel, there, will grow the good wheat of the Kingdom. Our job is to go plant the seed in good soil and wait until harvest time for the gathering.

2. There are pretenders, aka hypocrites, in the assembly.  They are people who do not have a circumcised and repentant heart whatsoever, but have blended in disguise as “wheat” and are really tares, although, they may not even know it. They carry their own agenda, living a lifestyle of sin. It is a sign that the lawless one is at work.

3. No one will escape judgment.  Yahshua assures that at the end, all those who do not belong in the Kingdom will be rooted out, judged, and punished. Only those who truly belong to Him will remain.

Moral of the story: Yahshua’s sheep will not be offended by His voice. They will follow Him wherever He goes. We must be a body of believers that are committed to following the whole counsel of Scripture. 

The Master is in the process of separating the wheat from the tares; the sheep from the goats. Continue in prayer and seek His ways. The light will overcome darkness. 

Shalom.

Women of The Torah: Sarah

WOMEN OF THE TORAH: SARAH 

Faith that Waits on YHWH 

Sarah's story begins long before her name changes, long before the promise of a son, and long before the unfolding of a covenant that would shape generations. Her journey is marked by years of waiting with uncertainty that challenge even the strongest heart.

Sarah waits through changing landscapes, through foreign lands, and unfamiliar customs. Yet, in all of this, she is seen by YHWH. 

YHWH reaffirms His promise to Sarah.

Genesis 18:10 "And He said, 'I will surely return to you about this time next year, and Sarah your wife shall have a son.'"

Sarah's laughter, both of disbelief and of joy, is when she overhears the promise repeated in her old age. She laughs, not because she doubts the power of YHWH, but because the promise touches a wound she has carried for a lifetime.

YHWH does not rebuke her humanity; He meets her in it. He speaks into her astonishment. He affirms the promise. He fulfills what He has spoken.

Hebrews 11:11 "By faith even Sarah herself received ability to conceive, even beyond the proper time of life, since she regarded Him faithful who had promised."

Her story teaches a sacred truth. The fulfillment of YHWH's promise does not depend on the perfection of our faith, but on the faithfulness of the One who speaks it.

In many ways, Sarah's journey reflects the experiences of women today - women who wait for clarity, for healing, for purpose, for prayers long spoken, for hope to return, for the next step to finally appear. And within that waiting period, YHWH shapes the heart in ways that patience and waiting can accomplish.

When we wait on YHWH, time is not wasted. Waiting does not always mean denial but a design. Waiting is formation and preparation for something greater that YHWH has planned. YHWH's timing is perfect. 

Stay focused while waiting and be encouraged even when life brings unexpected challenges along the way. When we place our faith in YHWH, we are trusting in Him and not doubting Him. Nothing is impossible for Almighty El!

Even when hope wavers and questions arise, remember that the Elohim that remembered Sarah remembers you too. 

How does Sarah's journey of faith speak to yours?

The Apostate

THE APOSTATE

An apostasy is an intentional falling away or defection. Those who draw near to YHWH who hear and understand what it means to follow Him but then reject His truth, which they have been gifted, to then turn away are called, “apostates.”

“For in the case of those once having been enlightened and having tasted of the heavenly gift and having become partakers of the Holy Spirit, and having tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, and having fallen away, it is impossible to renew them again to repentance, since they again crucify to themselves the Son of God and put Him to open shame.” Hebrews‬ 6:4-6 LSB

Did you catch that? “It is impossible to renew them again to repentance.”

Once you come to the knowledge of the truth, which is a gift from YHWH, and you fall away and go back to your old, sinful life then there is no coming back. You forfeit His covenant and His wrath is upon you.

“For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a terrifying expectation of judgment and the fury of a fire which will consume the adversaries.

Anyone who has set aside the Law of Moses dies without mercy by the mouth of two or three witnesses. How much worse punishment do you think he will deserve who has trampled underfoot the Son of God, and has regarded as defiled the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has insulted the Spirit of grace?

For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay.” And again, “The Lord will judge His people.” It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” Hebrews‬ 10:26-31 LSB

Willful sinning of such a person does not sin because of ignorance but is one who has established a way of thinking or acting in which he has no desire to give up. A true apostate will continue to sin, deliberately and willingly. It is those who have received knowledge but lack true faith.

Judas Iscariot is a perfect example who had exposure to the love and grace of YHWH and yet, he not only turned away but was pursuant in the plot to kill Messiah.

In the end, the consequences for apostates will be severe, in which a fierce fire will consume them.

“¶I hate those who are double-minded, But I love Your law.” Psalms 119:113 [Double-minded: division of heart and mind.]

In order to stay on the narrow path, we need to be steadfast and stable-minded and not sway from YHWH’s Laws and Commandments. We cannot have one foot in the world and another with YHWH. He wants all of your heart.

“You have rejected all those who stray from Your statutes, For their deceitfulness is a lie.” Psalms‬ 119:118 LSB

YHWH will not accept anyone to enter His presence that is not willing to walk in holiness and follow His commandments. You cannot outsmart YHWH. He sees everything. He knows all. He said even your prayers are an abomination (Proverbs 28:9).

Having turned his back on the truth, with full knowledge, choosing to commit lawlessness rather than righteousness, the apostate is then beyond salvation because he has rejected the One true sacrifice for sins; our Master Yahshua Messiah. If Messiah’s sacrifice is rejected then all hope of salvation is gone. Only sin is left, the penalty for which is eternal condemnation.

If our ultimate goal is to be like Messiah and see Him when He returns, our daily pursuit must be toward complete purity of thought and lifestyle.

Paul told Timothy, “Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.”         

2 Timothy 2:21 ESV.

Of the future, glorious New Jerusalem, the Apostle John said, “Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book of life.” (Revelation 21:27)

If you are someone who claims to be a believer and follower of Messiah Yahshua but have fallen away from the truth and are not keeping the Commandments of YHWH then you may very well be an apostate proving that you never had genuine faith to begin with (1 John 2:19).

“Pursue peace with all, and pursue apartness without which no one shall see the Master. See to it that no one falls short of the favour of Elohim, that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, by which many become defiled, lest there be anyone who whores, or profane one, like Ěsaw, who for a single meal sold his birthright.

For you know that afterward, when he wished to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought it with tears.” Hebrews 12:14-17 TS2009

The true apostate will continue to willfully sin and John tells us that, “No one who is born of God practices sin, because His seed abides in him and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.” 1 John 3:9

Brothers and sisters, let us not only be hearers of His Word but also doers of His Word, persevering and standing firm until the very end and so be saved. 

~Shalom.

Power of the Dog [Dream 6-24-26]

POWER OF THE DOG 🐕

[Dream 6/24/26]

As I was getting dressed in my bathroom, a clip of my dream I had the night before came back to me. It was when I was tying my pants tie-string that I remembered a short-haired dog, possibly a Pit Bull, had suddenly turned against me and started viscously attacking me, pulling on my pants tie-string.

This reminds me of Psalms 22:16, a prophecy of King David regarding the Messiah Yahshua, where it says, "Dogs are all around me, a pack of villains [enemies] closes in on me like a lion at my hands and feet." [This symbolizes Yahshua’s hands and feet being pierced.]

Verses 19-20 describes a pleading to YHWH to rescue him from the "power of the dog."

Tehillim (Psalms) 22:19-20 TS2009

[19] But You, O יהוה, do not be far off; O My Strength, hasten to help Me!

[20] Deliver My life from the sword, My only life from the power of the dog.

“My only life.” The Hebrew text reads, “Deliver my soul from the sword, my only one from the power of the dog.” Scholars correctly assert that “my only one” refers to the only life that David (and prophetically Yahshua) had, so most English versions have “life” instead of “one” for clarity. However, the text makes a strong point. People only have one life, and if it is gone, the person comes to an end and is gone. That is why YHWH must rescue people from the power of the grave. 

Yahshua asked, “For what does it profit a person to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?” (Mark 8:36). Indeed, if a person dies, they have nothing at all.

Matt. 7:6 “Do not give what is holy to dogs or throw your pearls in front of pigs, otherwise they will trample them under their feet, turn around, and tear you to pieces.

"Dogs…pigs.” Here in Matthew 7:6, “dogs” and “pigs” represent, by the figure of speech, those things that are most unclean and vile to the Jew. Although in some contexts, “dogs” represent Gentiles, that is not the case here, for even Yahshua gave pearls of wisdom to Gentiles (the Samaritan woman in John 4.) 

The reference is to those who are unclean and ungodly in their thoughts and lifestyle. Those who reject the pearls of love and blessings that are given to them will not only reject what was said to them, but often use what was said to them against the one who spoke to them. The verse is a lesson in that we have to use wisdom in what we say to whom.

Proverbs 1:7 says, “The fear of YHWH is the beginning of knowledge, but fools show contempt for wisdom and sound teaching.”

Not everyone will receive the Truth. Not everyone will choose Life. But YHWH hears the prayers of His righteous ones. He rescues them from the deep muddy waters.

Tehillim (Psalms) 69:14 TS2009

[14] Rescue me out of the mire, And let me not sink. Let me be rescued from those who hate me, And out of the deep waters. 

You righteous ones! Cry out to YHWH! May YHWH be a shield around His people, their glory, and may He lift up their heads. The victory belongs to YHWH! 

Be blessed, 

Amein.

Long Life Dream [June 25, 2026 at 12:55 a.m.]

"It's better to live a long life than to die in corruption." [Received 6/25/26 at 12:55 a.m.]

The Bible emphasizes that long life is often seen as a blessing from YHWH, associated with obedience to His commandments and honoring one's parents. Scriptures like Exodus 20:12 and Proverbs 3:1-2 highlight that living according to YHWH'S principles can lead to a longer, more fulfilling life.

Shemoth (Exodus) 20:12 TS2009

[12] “Respect your father and your mother, so that your days are prolonged upon the soil which יהוה your Elohim is giving you.

Mishlĕ (Proverbs) 3:1-2 TS2009

[1] My son, do not forget my Torah, And let your heart watch over my commands; [2] For length of days and long life And peace they add to you.

Eph`siyim (Ephesians) 6:2-3 TS2009

[2] “Respect your father and mother,” which is the first command with promise, [3] in order that it might be well with you, and you might live long on the earth.”

Tehillim (Psalms) 91:16 TS2009

[16] With long life I satisfy him, And show him My deliverance.

Conditions for Long Life:

1. Obedience to YHWH'S Commandments; following YHWH'S laws is often associated with receiving the blessing of long life.

2. Honoring Parents: Respecting and honoring one's parents is highlighted as a key factor in living a longer life.

3. Living Righteously: The Bible suggests that a righteous life, characterized by wisdom and reverence for YHWH, contributes to longevity.

Quality of Life:

The Bible also emphasizes that long life should be fulfilling and enriched. It is not just about the number of years but also about living a life that brings glory to YHWH. For instance, Proverbs 3:16 states that wisdom brings both length of days and peace, indicating that a fulfilling life is intertwined with spiritual and moral integrity.

In summary, the significance of a long life in the Bible is deeply connected to living in accordance with YHWH'S will, honoring family, and embracing a righteous lifestyle.

But for those who continue in rebellion and walk according to the dictates of their own heart, these will perish in their corruption. Seek YHWH with all your heart while He may be found and He is near.

Shalom.

"Cruciferous" Dream [June 27, 2026]

"Cruciferous" [Received June 27, 2026]

In this dream, I was putting up some typed Bible-Gospel literature that was on printer paper on poster board on the wall in a specific arrangement with one centered poster board placed high above the rest that were on each side of the centered poster board, sort of like a cross-shape. On another wall were more poster boards with a different topic possibly put up by someone else.

Then the word, "cruciferous" kept popping up; either "cruciferous vegetables" or "cruciferous --" but the word alone "cruciferous" popped up repeatedly. End of dream.

I didn't understand why this word came up but I know of a brother in Messiah who had mentioned his wife having been "supernaturally healed" after almost dying a couple of times; she is now cooking and walking around. Prayers answered! Praise YAH! So I thought maybe that had something to do with it. 

So I looked up the word, "cruciferous" and a page appeared with pictures of cruciferous vegetables. I was like, "Does YAH really want me to eat vegetables?" Mind you, I love vegetables, but the emphasis was on these type of "cruciferous" vegetables. I mean, it would be for the benefit of my health and well-being, right? Because sometime after having this dream, I had a relapse in my health which landed me back in the hospital.

These vegetables not only have anti-cancer properties but are also known for their distinct cross-shaped flowers of this particular plant family. Although, I do believe I had heard of this before and thought it was quite interesting. Also, the word, "cruciferous" alone means, "bearing a cross!" How amazing is that?!

Honestly, I had gotten rid of all my graven images because I strongly adhere and strive to guard and keep YHWH's Commandments and this really hit hard. This dream didn't come from my own imagination though. I believe it was given as a reference, pointing to the intertwining of a physical and spiritual connection, which emphasizes the importance of addressing both aspects in our lives in order to achieve a more nurturing and fulfilling life with Almighty YHWH. 

Like the words of Yahshua who said, "If anyone wants to follow after Me, let him deny himself, take up his stake [cross] and follow Me." (Matthew 16:24)

We are to follow His example by committing to faith and service to YHWH. This is a daily routine. 

A) Self-Denial - Giving up personal desires for the sake of helping others; giving of our time. 

(This reminds me of Isaiah 58 which describes the kind of fast that is pleasing to YAH.)

B) Sacrifice - Sacrifice of our time; enduring suffering and hardships (I see 11:11 as I read this part) in our spiritual journey.

C) Commitment to our faith in YHWH. "Bearing the cross" is a deep commitment to truly following the Messiah and embodying His Torah teachings. 

Brothers and sisters, these descriptions are sacrifices we should all be striving to do in our spiritual journey. This is truly walking on the narrow path. We need to stay focused and remain faithful as we continue to persevere, enduring until the end. HalleluYAH!

Abomination of Desolation Dream [June 7, 2026]

DREAM – ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION [Received 6-7-2026]

Before I get into the details of my dream, I’d like to begin by describing myself as a “dreamer.” I have been getting these types of dreams for most of my life, which may not seem to be of much significance to some, but they are, and they all come with an interpretation. In the past, I would just brush them off as, “It was just a dream.” But now, I am getting more accustomed to figuring out what these dreams could represent. So, you can call me a “revealer of dreams” and as humorous and peculiar as some of them may seem, I know I am receiving them as “alerts.”

I’d also like to point out that my husband has received a similar dream sometime last week before Sabbath on or about 6-18-2026. I will fill this in near the end of the post.

First scene: A woman from my past attempted to climb a rope loop to the top of a house. It was my turn next. I attempted to climb the rope as well and had difficulty doing so but I finally made it to the top part of the house.

Second scene: I was in a type of vintage hotel restroom and I was looking at the interior design of the walls, wallpaper, curtains, etc. A man and a woman entered the restroom stalls and I was in the sink area. The man then came out completely nude and came to the sink area where I was and then I asked him, “Where are your undies?” It seemed a bit comical but I turned my head to not look at his nakedness. I do not recall his response but it was known to me that he had soiled his garments in excrement and he could not cover himself. There was a colleague, or a partner, that told the nude man that he would go get him some clean garments so he left.

Third scene: As I recall, the phrase given to me was, “When you see the abomination of desolation, flee…when you see the abomination of desolation, flee,” over and over until I opened my eyes.

My interpretation of the first scene may not be of very important significance but it has meaning. By trying to pull myself up on the rope means perseverance through the challenges this life brings enduring until the end.

The nude man with the soiled garments represents the man of sin/perdition. His nakedness is the revealing of who this man is whereas the filthy garments represent sin. And the colleague that had to leave to get clean garments for him may represent the false prophet. The false prophet will more than likely be a high priest of some sort with a façade of holiness, and we know that a high priest cannot be defiled or unclean before YHWH Elohim.

The “clean garments” will be the false covering of not only the false prophet but this man of sin will be deceiving the whole world to believe in a false peace and the false prophet will be helping him. But we know they both get thrown into the lake of fire in the end.

Matthew 24:15 and Mark 13:14 describe that when you see the abomination that causes desolation standing in the holy place – where it does not belong – then those in Judea must flee.

In Luke 21:20, it says when you see Jerusalem being “surrounded by armies,” you will know that its desolation is near. This is what my husband saw in his dream; Jerusalem was surrounded by armies but not by the Arab nations but the European nations. Take this to mean what you will.

Once the abomination of desolation is set up, from that point forward, there will be 1,290 days of Great Tribulation. But blessed is he who reaches the end and comes to the 1,335 days. I believe time is almost up and we all need to be praying for strength to endure what is coming soon. I almost didn’t post this but I feel it is urgent.

After having these dreams, the Sabbath message last weekend was exactly what our dreams were about: The Rebellion of Korah and the Coming of the Lawless One. Coincidence? I think not. Please pray about it.

Shalom.

Galatians 6 Dream [June 6, 2026]

GALATIANS 6 [June 6, 2026]

After letting my dog, Leo, outside a little after 4 a.m., I went back to bed and started to drift into sleep mode. I then saw myself mention something about going to Heaven (New Jerusalem). Then I uttered, "Galatians 6." 

I opened my eyes. I grabbed my journal and wrote this down before I would forget and laid there in bed thinking if I should try and sleep again or read the whole chapter in the Scriptures. I couldn't resist wondering so I looked up Galatians 6 and here's what I gathered...

Having humility towards others when we catch them doing wrong; not boasting; not sowing in our flesh which leads to ruin but sowing in the field of the Spirit and reap from the Spirit 👉🏼 EVERLASTING LIFE. 

Also, not to give up and grow weary but to keep going, persevering, until due time, we will reap the harvest (some versions mention harvest of blessings). This could also mean at the final harvest when Yahshua judges the nations and we enter our sabbatical rest.

Galatians (Gal) 6:8-9 CJB

[8] Those who keep sowing in the field of their old nature, in order to meet its demands, will eventually reap ruin; but those who keep sowing in the field of the Spirit will reap from the Spirit everlasting life. [9] So let us not grow weary of doing what is good; for if we don’t give up, we will in due time reap the harvest.

I eventually went to sleep again and the remainder of the time, "flesh" and "Spirit" stayed with me over and over until I woke up.

Proverbs 9 Dream [June 3, 2026]

PROVERBS 9 [June 3, 2026]

As I awakened, I recall “Proverbs 9 --” going forth from my lips in a dream. I didn’t write the verse (v8) down but I clearly remember Chapter 9 being the focus. This is another revelation given, I believe, in response to personal issues I’ve been going through. As for my genuine brothers and sisters following after our Master and Messiah Yahshua, I present to you a heartfelt message of encouragement to those who are going through similar circumstances…

For my brethren who are truly striving to do what pleases YHWH, I encourage you to not give up. And when you devote your time to share your heartfelt testimony with others and you are ridiculed and rejected, whether in silence, behind closed doors, or in public, know that it comes with this journey.

Why?

Because true discipleship will cost you. Because you walk in the Spirit who leads your every step; His light is a lamp to your feet. Because your words are not your own but of the Spirit indwelling every true believer. Because your words cut like a knife and only those who are of the same fold will understand. This means FEW will accept the invitation.

Romans 9:6 “But the present condition of Isra’el does not mean that the Word of Elohim has failed. For not everyone from Isra’el is truly part of Isra’el.”

Beloved, not all who are of Israel are of “true” Israel. They disguise themselves very well and put on a façade but we will know them by their fruits! John 15:18 also reminds us that the world will hate you because you are not of it. You are anointed my brothers and sisters! 

Abba Father knows exactly what you’re going through, and so do I, because we share the same purpose – to proclaim the Good News to all who will hear – persevering and enduring the challenges this life brings. Father has a plan for each one of us, Beloved. His Word is FINAL and does not come back void.

📖 Proverbs 9:8 “If you reprove a scoffer, he will hate you; if you reprove a wise man, he will love you.”

Remember that those who are wise in their own eyes will not receive instruction. They are merely following the dictates of their own heart. But their pride will be their downfall.

📖 Proverbs 9:9 “Give instruction to a wise one, and he is wiser still; teach a righteous one, and he increases in learning.”

YHWH places good shepherds to feed His flock. Messiah Yahshua is our Shepherd. His true sheep hear His voice (John 10:27).

📖 Proverbs 9:17 “Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.”

The phrase, “stolen waters are sweet” implies that engaging in forbidden actions are satisfying at first to many who lack understanding. It suggests that temptations and sinful pleasures may seem appealing to them and desire ear-tickling messages, but these ultimately lead to negative consequences rather than obtaining wisdom in choosing a righteous path.

Similarly, “bread eaten in secret is pleasant” indicates that secretive indulgences feel satisfying when succumbing to fleeting pleasures.

Many enter the web of deception. They listen to the simple woman calling out to them, “Turn in here!” But they do not realize that the dead are there (Pro. 9:18).

📖 Proverbs 9:10 “The fear of YHWH is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of holy ones is understanding.”

For those walking the narrow path, your days will be increased and years will be added to your life (Pro. 9:11).  Stay on course, receive wisdom, and eat the fruit of the vine, for it brings EVERLASTING LIFE 💙

Jeremiah 8:15 Warning Dream [May 30, 2026]

JEREMIAH 8:15 Warning Dream

 [May 30, 2026]

To all that pertain to the body of our Master and Messiah Yahshua: I don't usually share my dreams but it's about time I do because some have been of such importance that I feel an urgent need to warn my brethren.

After supplication and prayer last night, Jeremiah 8:15 was revealed to me in a dream [Saturday 5/30/26]. It was a dream of terror where a few, including myself, were running for our lives from a madman. No matter where we hid, he would find us. No peace just despair. I grabbed one of my cats and ran for our lives.

A pregnant woman in the bunch mentioned how she would die in the future, which I believe represents Israel (in the nations). These are for the professing believers who are not walking in set-apartness and are out of covenant.

I am NOT a prophet nor do I claim to be one but I do have dreams and revelations from time to time.

Yirmeyahu (Jer) 8:15 CJB
[15] When we look for peace, nothing good comes; when we seek a time of healing, instead there is terror.”

This verse aligns with my dream. As soon as I woke up, I looked it up right away before I would forget. My interpretation is that there is NO peace or healing for those who seek it that are perishing. They expect YAH to give them peace and bring healing (spiritual/physical) when all they pile up for themselves is destruction. There will never be peace for sinners, only terror.

Yeshayah (Isaiah) 1:19-20 TS2009
[19] “If you submit and obey, you shall eat the good of the land;
[20] but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be devoured by the sword,” for the mouth of יהוה has spoken.

As for the pregnant woman; her TIME is ALMOST UP. Great Tribulation is upon her where she will be SIFTED like wheat. Her child (manchild) - 144,000 - the Firstfruits unto the Messiah Yahshua will be saved and NO harm will come to them.

Revelation of Yeshua to Yochanan (Rev) 7:3-4 CJB [3] “Do not harm the land or the sea or the trees until we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads!”
[4] I heard how many were sealed — 144,000 from every tribe of the people of Isra’el:

MANY are doing WHATEVER is right in their OWN eyes and have set idols in their hearts and forsake YAH and His Ways. For these, there are ETERNAL consequences.

Yesha 'yahu (Isa) 26:2-3 CJB
[2] Open the gates! Let the righteous nation enter, a nation that keeps faith!
[3] “A person whose desire rests on you, you preserve in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.

FORSAKE your evil ways and REPENT while there is still LITTLE TIME left! ONLY a REMNANT shall remain; the RIGHTEOUS ones who hear His voice and stay on the NARROW path shall ENDURE to the end.

Deuteronomy 30:15-17 NLT
15 “Now listen! Today I am giving you a choice between life and death, between prosperity and disaster. 16 For I command you this day to love the Lord your God and to keep his commands, decrees, and regulations by walking in his ways. If you do this, you will live and multiply, and the Lord your God will bless you and the land you are about to enter and occupy.
17 “But if your heart turns away and you refuse to listen, and if you are drawn away to serve and worship other gods, 18 then I warn you now that you will certainly be destroyed.

Choose LIFE and OBEY the Father’s instructions - TORAH!

[V20] YOU CAN make this choice by LOVING YHWH, your Elohim, by OBEYING Him, and COMMITTING yourself FIRMLY to Him. This is the KEY to your LIFE. And if you LOVE and OBEY YHWH, you will LIVE long in the land YHWH swore to give your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”

READ ALL OF JEREMIAH 8.

Workers of Lawlessness

There are those who proclaim their belief in Messiah while at the same time do not keep the Commandments. Having only a mental acknowledgment that 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤔𐤏 [Yahshua] is the Messiah does not suffice as obedience. Even demons believe.

"Everyone practicing sin also practices lawlessness, and sin is the breaking of the Torah."  

1 John 3:4

There are around 2.4 billion people today, as well as the billions who have gone before them, who follow Christianity while rejecting The Father's Torah. 

Unless you follow in the Father’s instructions, which is the standard of holiness and righteousness in The Bible, you are not following the true Messiah. You follow a messiah or “Jesus" of modern culture or religion.

”“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Master, Master,’ shall enter into the reign of the heavens, but he who is doing the desire of My Father in the heavens. “Many shall say to Me in that day, ‘Master, Master, have we not prophesied in Your Name, and cast out demons in Your Name, and done many mighty works in Your Name?’ “And then I shall declare to them, ‘I never knew you, depart from Me, you who work lawlessness!’“

‭‭Matthew 7‬:‭21‬-‭23‬

Messiah said that following the Commandments is how we will receive entry into the Kingdom, but instead of following His words, Christians follow what their lawless and misguided pastor teaches.

Do not allow "man" to shape you through religion and tradition, guiding you to a life of sin, which is lawlessness. Man's doctrines lead to sin and death, but 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄‘s [YAHWEH] commands lead to LIFE!

“Nevertheless the foundation of Elohiym stands sure, having this seal, 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 [YAHWEH] knows them that are His. And, let everyone that names the name of Mashiach depart from iniquity.”

2 Timothy 2:19

Allow your Maker 𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤄 [YAHWEH] to mold, form, and refine you to be a servant who obeys His Word and guard His commands, enabling your name to be inscribed in the Book of LIFE, giving you access to the Tree of Life. 

Dan 11:35; Zech 13:9; Rev 22:14

Always Ready to Listen

Father YHWH is always ready to listen.

YHWH is near to all who call upon Him, To all

who call upon Him in Truth (Psalms 145:18). 

How do we call upon Him "in Truth"? 

When we keep His everlasting Torah; His Laws and precepts (Psalm 119:142). 

YHWH does the desire of those who fear Him; And He hears their cry and saves them (Psalms 145:19).

YHWH hears the prayers of His righteous ones; those who give reverence to the Almighty El! But woe to the ones who do evil! 

Mishlĕ (Proverbs) 28:9 TS2009

[9] He who turns away his ear from hearing the Torah, Even his prayer is an abomination.

We can rest assured that our Heavenly Father hears our prayers when we are lovingly-committed to Him by walking in His Commandments.

When we fail to obey, we end up growing distant from YHWH. And that, in turn, makes us even more reluctant to pray.

But no matter how distant we might feel from YHWH, He is always close by. When we fall, we repent and get back up and start over. He is merciful to forgive us. 

YHWH hasn't changed, moved, disappeared, or lost interest in His people. So close the gap. Take a simple step toward YHWH and talk to Him. He wants an intimate relationship with each one of us. The more we do this, the more comfortable we'll become communicating with Him. And the more we pray, the more guidance we'll receive and opportunity we'll have to ask for His help for ourselves and on behalf of others. 

So be encouraged! YHWH knows your prayer request before you even ask and no matter what your situation, YHWH Elohim is always ready to listen and He will answer in His perfect timing.

Tas`loniqim Aleph (1 Thessalonians) 5:16-18 TS2009 

[16] Rejoice always, 

[17] pray without ceasing, 

[18] in all circumstances give thanks, for this is the desire of Elohim in Messiah יהושע for you.

Father, thank You for always being near, always listening, and always caring. Help us to look to You in every situation and to never allow a gap to develop between us. Amein.

The Curse of the Torah

What does Apostle Paul mean by the following statement?

Galatiyim (Galatians) 3:13 TS2009 

[13] Messiah redeemed us from the curse of the Torah, having become a curse for us – for it has been written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs upon a tree.” –

The Prophets tell us, hinting at the answer:

Neḥemyah (Nehemiah) 10:28-29 TS2009 

[28] And the rest of the people, the priests, the Lĕwites, the gatekeepers, the singers, the Nethinim, and all those who had separated themselves from the peoples of the lands unto the Torah of Elohim, their wives, their sons, and their daughters, all who had knowledge and understanding,

[29] were strengthening their brothers, their nobles, and were 👉🏼 entering into a curse and into an oath to walk in the Torah of Elohim, which was given by Mosheh the servant of Elohim, and to guard and do all the commands of יהוה our Master, and His right-rulings and His laws,

Dani’ĕl (Daniel) 9:11 TS2009 

[11] “And all Yisra’ĕl have transgressed Your Torah, and turned aside, so as not to obey Your voice. So the 👉🏼 curse and the oath written in the Torah of Mosheh the servant of Elohim have been poured out on us, for we have sinned against Him.

Now let's look at the Curse of the Law 👀

Deḇarim (Deuteronomy) 29:14-21 TS2009 

[14] And not with you alone I am making this covenant and this oath,” [15] but with him who stands here with us today before יהוה our Elohim, as well as with him who is not here with us today. [16] “For you know how we dwelt in the land of Mitsrayim and how we passed through the nations which you passed through, [17] and you saw their abominations and their idols, wood and stone, silver and gold, which were with them, [18] lest there should be among you a man or woman or clan or tribe, whose heart turns away today from יהוה our Elohim, to go and serve the mighty ones of these nations, lest there should be among you a root bearing bitterness or wormwood. [19] “And it shall be, when he hears the words of this 👉🏼 curse, that he should bless himself in his heart, saying, ‘I have peace though I walk in the stubbornness of my heart,’ in order to add drunkenness to thirst. [20] “יהוה would not forgive him, but rather, the displeasure of יהוה and His jealousy shall burn against that man, and every 👉🏼 curse that is written in this book shall settle on him, and יהוה shall blot out his name from under the heavens. [21] “And יהוה shall separate him for evil, out of all the tribes of Yisra’ĕl, according to all the 👉🏼 curses of the covenant that are written in this Book of the Torah.

The curse of the Torah/Law is on ALL who sin, all who do not uphold the Law. That is what belief in Yahshua has redeemed us from, so we can TURN to OBEY HIM, having YAH’S Law now written in one's heart, as Torah PROPHESIED.

Deḇarim (Deuteronomy) 30:6-8 TS2009 

[6] “And יהוה your Elohim shall 👉🏼 circumcise your heart and the heart of your seed, to love יהוה your Elohim with all your heart and with all your being, so that you might live, 

[7] and יהוה your Elohim shall put all these 

👉🏼 curses on your enemies and on those who hate you, who persecuted you. 

[8] “And you shall turn back and obey the voice of יהוה and do all His commands which I command you today.

This is why James (and Paul subsequently) did not put on the Gentiles coming into the faith, PHYSICAL circumcision. Peter determined by the works of Cornelius (who was striving to observe Torah. He was fasting, attending Synagogue, and praying to YAH - Acts 10:34,35) that the gift of salvation is also come to the Gentiles -

As prophesied:

Yeshayah (Isaiah) 56:1-5 TS2009 

[1] Thus said יהוה, “Guard right-ruling, and do righteousness, for near is My deliverance to come, and My righteousness to be revealed. [2] “Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who becomes strong in it, guarding the Sabbath lest he profane it, and guarding his hand from doing any evil. [3] “And let not the son of the foreigner who has joined himself to יהוה speak, saying, ‘יהוה has certainly separated me from His people,’ nor let the eunuch say, ‘Look I am a dry tree.’ ” [4] For thus said יהוה, “To the eunuchs who guard My Sabbaths, and have chosen what pleases Me, and are holding onto My covenant: [5] to them I shall give in My house and within My walls a place and a name better than that of sons and daughters – I give them an everlasting name that is not cut off.

Never do these prophecies show the Torah/Law being abolished or done away with.

Torah gives Life and blessings. Torahlessness brings curses and death. Choose wisely.

~ Shalom

Keeping Integrity Under Trial

During the darkest of days, integrity should not be exchanged in favor of some short-term and ungodly relief, but be retained through fear of YAH. 

”And יהוה said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Iyoḇ, that there is none like him on the earth, a perfect and straight man, one who fears Elohim and turns aside from evil? And still he holds fast to his integrity, although you incited Me against him, to destroy him without cause.”“

‭‭Iyoḇ (Job)‬ ‭2‬:‭3‬ ‭TS2009‬‬

When reading Job chapter 2, it reveals to us the awareness YAH has on situations we are in and how we cleave to our integrity during critical moments. Without doubt, YAH will not forsake any man who honors Him in Truth (Psalm 119:142).

In James 5:11, it is written:

”See, we call those blessed who endure. You have heard of the endurance of Iyoḇ and saw the purpose of יהוה, that He is very sympathetic and compassionate.“

‭‭Ya‛aqoḇ (James)‬ ‭5‬:‭11‬ ‭TS2009‬‬

This verse gives us encouragement to persevere in the midst of trials and temptation.

”And his wife said to him, “Do you still hold fast to your integrity? Curse Elohim and die!” 

But he said to her, “You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Indeed, should we accept only good from Elohim, and not accept evil?” In all this Iyoḇ did not sin with his lips.“

‭‭Iyoḇ (Job)‬ ‭2‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭TS2009‬‬

Because of his faithfulness, YAH blessed Job with even more than he had before his faith had been tested.

The story of Job shows us - past and present - how to endure through suffering and still honor YAH.

As you go through your own valleys and climb your own mountains, maintain your worship life with YAH through prayer, praise, and reading His Holy Word. YAH will strengthen you and carry you through the most difficult times of your life. Know that He is the lifter of your head. HalleluYAH!

The Righteous are Bold as A Lion

The Righteous are Bold as a Lion.

Picture a lion – stalking unafraid through the savannah, majestic and courageous, strong and commanding. Other animals flee when she approaches and cower at her mighty roar, for they know she is fierce and powerful, sovereign among animals.

“The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, but the righteous are bold as a lion.” Proverbs 28:1

In the book of Proverbs, this is the image we are given to represent the righteous. Often, it is the wicked who are thought of as strong and dominant while the righteous are considered “good,” kind, and merciful.

How so?

One way to show what makes us bold, courageous, and unafraid is proclaiming the gospel.

“And also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.” Ephesians 6:19-20

So how are the righteous as bold as a lion?

“According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Messiah shall be magnified in my body, it be by life, or by death.” Philippians 1:20

Messiah יהושע is our example as how we ought to live and proclaim the Good News He brought.

“Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with יהושע.” Acts 4:13

Apostle Paul said that one of the effects that the gospel has on the life of the righteous is fearlessness.

“Lead a life worthy of the gospel so that when I come, I may find that you stand firm, unafraid, of any of your opponents.” Philippians 1:27

Righteousness is walking in obedience to יהוה’s will. It is those who embrace His commands, who turn from fleshly desires and strive to live by Messiah יהושע’s true teachings and walk as He did.

-Shalom.

A Lesson in Reverence and Obedience

In the story of Uzzah, we read that the Ark of the Covenant was returned from the Philistines and it was eventually brought to the house of Abinadab, which was on a hill, and his eldest son, Eleazar, was set apart to care for the Ark (1 Sam 7.1). 

We learn later that Abinadab had two other sons named, Uzzah and Ahio (2 Sam 6.3). The Scriptures are silent about where Abinadab and Eleazar were, perhaps they had passed away, but it was up to his remaining two sons to bring the Ark to David. They drew the cart along with oxen, with Ahio leading the oxen (2 Sam 6.4). When they reached the threshing floor of Nachon, Uzzah reached out to steady the Ark because the oxen nearly upset it (the road was rough) and he touched the Ark, killing him instantly (2 Sam 6.7).

The lesson is clear: If they had followed and “kept” the Torah (the tavnit; pattern; blueprint), this would have never happened. But they may have possibly followed what the Philistines did and Uzzah died. David finally realized what they did wrong and corrected it, following what YHWH said to do, by doing certain things at certain places at certain times by certain people.

In 1 Sam 15.22 it says, “And Samuel said, ‘Has Yahweh as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the voice of Yahweh? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice and to heed than the fat of rams.'” 

Sadly, this is the problem today with people who think that they can keep the biblical festivals and to ignore what YHWH has said about them. Israel still refuses to listen to YHWH and keeps certain festivals, like Passover, while ignoring the fact that there is no Temple, holy vessels, or functioning priesthood. But Israel hasn’t followed Moses for over two thousand years.

The Book of Deuteronomy will refer to the Temple as the place that YHWH will select to establish His name. When the Torah refers to the Temple as the place where YHWH’s Name will be established, it is a telling statement of the Temple’s purpose: the Temple is a house for YHWH’s Name and symbolizes a public declaration of YHWH’s sovereignty.

That is why Isaiah writes in Isa 33.20, “Look upon Zion (Jerusalem), the city of our appointed feasts.” 

The festivals can only be kept in Jerusalem and the Temple.

Shalom.

[Excerpts from White Feather Ministries]

Strange Fire 🔥

The phrase, “to guard and to incorporate the Torah (instructions of YHWH) into our lives" means to stay in line with the “tavnit," which is the blueprint or pattern that YHWH has laid down in the Torah by doing certain things, at certain times, at certain places, by certain people.

In Leviticus 10:1-5, Nadab and Abihu found out the hard way that they could not change the services from the blueprint YHWH had commanded. It was the eighth day of their consecration as priests and offered “strange fire” before YHWH. They tried to offer incense at an unauthorized time that was not part of the service YHWH gave, and Scripture does not specify whether two people could do it simultaneously either. Did they consult with Moses and Aaron?

It takes commitment and dedication to carefully abide by YHWH's full instructions. The ordinances of YHWH, like the services in the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and Temple and the Feasts, cannot be changed by any human authority, not even the sons of the High Priest.

Nadab and Abihu did what was right in their own eyes and they died. What should have been a joyous occasion became a day of grief. Aaron lost two of his sons in one day because they did not “keep and observe” what YHWH commanded them to do. So what makes people think they can “keep and observe” the Feasts outside of the Temple, a functioning priesthood, and Jerusalem today?

Deuteronomy 12:13-14 says they were to be careful not to bring their offerings to just any place they “see” but to where YHWH has put His name. In King Solomon’s prayer of dedication in 1 Kings 8:22-53, he said that place was the Temple - the covenantal center - and Jerusalem.  

Isa 33.20 says, “Look upon Zion (Jerusalem), the city of our appointed feasts; your eyes shall see Jerusalem an undisturbed habitation.”

Doing what is right in our own eyes will cost us even our very lives when we are not careful to do what YHWH has commanded. 

Deḇarim (Deuteronomy) 12:8-9 TS2009 

[8] Do not do as we are doing here today – each one doing whatever is right in his own eyes. [9] “Because you have not yet entered the rest and the inheritance which יהוה your Elohim is giving you.

Brothers and Sisters, when "YOU COME INTO THE LAND" which YHWH your Elohim will give you, according as He has promised, that you shall keep this service.

Shalom.

[Excerpts from White Feather Ministries]

Eternal Sin

ETERNAL SIN

““Truly, I say to you, all the sins shall be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they speak, 

but he who blasphemes against the Set-Apart Spirit has no forgiveness forever, but is subject to everlasting judgment,” 

because they said, “He has an unclean spirit.””

‭‭Marqos (Mark)‬ ‭3‬:‭28‬-‭30‬ ‭TS2009‬‬

Be careful of the words that come out of your mouth for whatever you speak comes from the heart.

Matthew 12:36-37 "But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment."

The heart is wicked and can become hardened when pride gets in the way and sets in. 

Cursing the Holy Spirit meaning

"Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit"

is conscious and hardened opposition to the Truth,

"because the Spirit is Truth.”

(1 John 5:6)

Conscious and hardened resistance to the Truth (Psalms 119:142) leads man away from humility and repentance, and without repentance, there can be no forgiveness.

📜 See also Deuteronomy 29 [v. 20].

Acts 7:51-53, where Stephen gives his sermon rehearsing the story of YHWH's Kingdom; his sermon ended with this:

"You men who are stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears are always resisting the Holy Spirit; you are doing just as your fathers did. Which one of the prophets did your fathers not persecute?

And they killed those who had previously announced the coming of the Righteous One, whose betrayers and murderers YOU have now become;

YOU who received the law as ordained by angels, and yet did not keep it!"

If you claim to know YHWH but you refuse to keep HIS covenant then that makes you a liar and the Truth is not in you.

Even your prayers are an abomination (Proverbs 28:9).

YHWH will give you over to a strong delusion to believe the lie.

Romans 1:21

"because, although they knew Elohim, they did not glorify Him as Elohim, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened."

Proverbs 16:18

"Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall."

1 Corinthians 10:12

"Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall."

Galatians 6:7

"Do not be deceived, Elohim is NOT mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap."

Have I become YOUR ENEMY for telling you the Truth (Gal. 4:16)?

Do Not Cast Your Pearls Before Swine

Do Not Cast Your Pearls Before Swine

”“Don’t give to dogs what is holy, and don’t throw your pearls to the pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, then turn and attack you.“ Mattityahu (Mat)‬ ‭7‬:‭6‬ ‭CJB‬‬

Wasting valuable truth with those who not only do not appreciate it but may even become angry at the offer given are those whom we “do not cast our pearls” to.

The long-promised Messiah Yahshua came to preach repentance and that the kingdom of heaven was near, but He was rejected and hated when Israel’s religious leaders accused Him of heresy and blasphemy (Mark 14:61-65). What Messiah spoke was incredibly valuable (John 10:28) to those who embraced His message. And before Yahshua says not to cast your pearls before swine, He says, “Do not give dogs what is sacred.” Also, in Proverbs, scripture says, “As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.” Proverbs 26:11

In Jewish culture, dogs were rarely pets.

They were wild animals who roamed the streets in packs looking for food and attacking weaker animals. Dogs were symbols of immorality, barbarism, vulgarity, and ignorance. Pigs were officially unclean, according to Yahweh's law (Leviticus 11:7), and likely also scavenged for food. Pigs are voracious eaters, and not especially selective about food. Yet pigs can become aggressive when hungry; giving a herd of pigs something inedible when they expect food merely antagonizes them.

To be called a “dog” or a “pig” was a great insult in Yahshua’s culture. Still, He does not hesitate to compare those who reject Him, as Israel's Messiah, to dogs and pigs. The emphasis is to not waste time or invite harassment from those who are obviously hostile. 

Another reference to dogs and swine is also found in 2 Peter 2:22; “Of [false teachers], the proverbs are true: “A dog returns to its vomit” and, “A sow (pig) that is washed goes back to her wallowing in the mud.” In His sermon, Yahshua uses dogs and pigs in terms of those who would ridicule, reject, and blaspheme the gospel once it is presented to them. We are not to continue to try to share the truth with those who have no other purpose but to trample it and return to their evil ways. When we have to repeatedly do this and they mock and scoff, it is because they do not have true intentions to follow in Father’s ways at all. You are casting your pearls before swine. We should be able to identify such people through some measure of discernment and move on (Matthew 10:14).

In Matthew 7:6, Messiah shows us the difference between “judgment” and “discernment.” We are not to be hypocritical judges; yet, we must be able to discern the swine lest we cast our pearls before them.

Scripture embraces the value and importance of sharing the truth with others; however, we should use righteous judgment when encountering those who are willing versus wasting your time on the stiff-necked and hard-hearted. The best thing to do is to walk away lest you cast your pearls before swine.

False Prophets

"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are savage wolves." Matthew 7:15

In Matthew 24:11, Yahshua warned us that at the end of the age, many false prophets shall arise and deceive many. And according to Matthew 24:24, there will arise false messiahs and false prophets showing great signs and wonders so as to deceive even the very elect.

The greatest weapon that Satan is using against the people of YHWH Elohim these days is the weapon of deception through the vehicle of signs and wonders. So just because someone prophesies in the name of “Jesus," and in the name of "Jesus" casts out devils, and in the name of "Jesus" does many wonderful works and miracles, doesn't mean they are from Elohim (Matthew 7:22-23). 

Remember, Satan also comes as an angel of light; therefore, it is no surprise if his messengers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works (2 Cor. 11:14).

"To the Law and to the testimony, if they do not speak according to this Word, there is no light in them." Isaiah 8:20

Should we not be seeking our Elohim? We must test everything against the word of YHWH. Although YHWH is still a miracle-working Elohim, all supernatural wonders are not from Elohim.

The Power of Obedience

When we consider the extraordinary ways YHWH worked through men such as Moses and Paul, we may think, "I can't measure up to people like them. I don't have what they had."

But you must realize that these "heroes" of the faith were just common, ordinary people. It was their obedience, their complete yieldedness to YHWH, that gave them uncommon strength, perseverance, and faith. They submitted their lives whole-heartedly to YHWH, which moved YHWH to work through them.

Their examples should inspire each of us to re-evaluate our own obedience. Are we reluctant to listen to YHWH because we think He is asking the impossible?  

Yoḥanan Aleph (1 John) 5:3 TS2009 "For this is the love for Elohim, that we guard His commands, and His commands are not heavy, because everyone having been born of Elohim overcomes the world."

Are we failing to make ourselves available to Him because we are doubtful or afraid? 

When we doubt, we are not putting our trust in YHWH. James 1:6 states that for the one that doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.

Yoḥanan Aleph (1 John) 4:18 TS2009 "There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear, because fear holds punishment, and he who fears has not been made perfect in love."

Our part is to simply obey, and YHWH will do His part.

YHWH can do anything through the believer who has a yielding heart towards Him and a strong devotion to walk in His ways. The power of obedience bears much fruit, which in turn, brings great blessings. HalleluYAH!

Faith Without Works is Dead

Not everyone who hears the Word of יהוה Elohim believes it, and not everyone who says they believe it obeys it. To not obey the Word is to not believe the Word.      

“But be ye doers of the word and not hearers only deceiving yourselves.” 

James 1:22

Messiah יהושע says, “Why do you call me Master and do not obey the things I say.” To keep his commandments or to do His Word is to demonstrate our obedience. 

”Loved ones, though very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I felt it necessary to write to you urging you to continue to contend for the faith that was once for all handed down to the kedoshim [set-apart ones]. 

For certain people have secretly slipped in—those who from long ago have been marked out for this judgment. They are ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our Elohim into indecency and deny our only Master יהושע, the Messiah.“

‭‭Judah (Jude)‬ ‭1‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ 

”But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin.“

‭‭Romans‬ ‭14‬:‭23‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

”My brothers, what use is it for anyone to say he has belief but does not have works? This belief is unable to save him.“

‭‭Ya‛aqoḇ (James)‬ ‭2‬:‭14‬ ‭TS2009‬‬

”But someone might say, “You have belief, and I have works.” Show me your belief without your works, and I shall show you my belief by my works. You believe that Elohim is one. You do well. The demons also believe – and shudder! But do you wish to know, O foolish man, that the belief without the works is dead?“

‭‭Ya‛aqoḇ (James)‬ ‭2‬:‭18‬-‭20‬ ‭TS2009‬‬

”And the Scripture was filled which says, “Aḇraham believed Elohim, and it was reckoned to him for righteousness.” And He called him, “he who loves Elohim.” You see, then, that a man is declared right by works, and not by belief alone.“

‭‭Ya‛aqoḇ (James)‬ ‭2‬:‭23‬-‭24‬ ‭TS2009‬‬

”For as the body without the spirit is dead, so also the belief is dead without the works.“

‭‭Ya‛aqoḇ (James)‬ ‭2‬:‭26‬ ‭TS2009‬‬

”And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before the throne, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged from what was written in the books, according to their works. 

And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and She’ol gave up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works. And Death and She’ol were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death. 

And if anyone was not found written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.“

‭‭Ḥazon (Revelation)‬ ‭20‬:‭12‬-‭15‬ ‭TS2009‬‬

There is only one real faith--the one that conforms to the Father’s will. Anything else is a counterfeit lie from the enemy.

Is YHWH Calling You Now?

IS YHWH CALLING YOU NOW?

We can read from Scripture that Yahshua preached the Gospel of the Kingdom of YHWH Elohim and taught obedience to the Commandments. You may already be aware of, or beginning to see, the importance of also observing the Sabbath - which is the 4th Commandment – in true worship of Him. Some of you no longer partake in pagan-rooted traditions of men.  But why are these things not clear to the vast majority of those who consider themselves “Christians”? Why do so many people reject the truth? Scripture tells us that YHWH is not calling everyone in this life.

The majority of the world rejects the truth.

By some estimates, there are over 40,000 Christian denominations and organizations worldwide, with approximately 2.4 billion people who claim Christianity as their faith. Of those who claim “Jesus” as their Savior, how many obey Him according to Scripture, rather than according to the traditions of men? The reality is that only a relatively small number of people, both today and throughout history, comprise the group Yahshua described as His “little flock” of true followers. (Luke 12:32)

Why is it that so many are blinded and refuse to receive the love of the truth when it seems so apparent in Scripture that we are to walk as Yahshua walked, in Torah?

One of the reasons is given in Revelation 12:9, which states that Satan, the Devil, “deceives the whole world.” This fact is reiterated throughout Scripture. The Apostle Paul explained that “the gospel is veiled” by “the god of this age” (2 Corinthians 4:3–4). In his letter to the Ephesians, he called Satan, “the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the SONS of DISOBEDIENCE” (Ephesians 2:2).

Satan not only deceives people into worshiping other gods or no god at all, we see from Scripture that he also deceives people into believing and worshiping a false gospel and even a false “Jesus.”

Paul warned the believers at Corinth that “if he who comes preaches another ‘Yahshua’ whom we have not preached, or if you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted—you may well put up with it!” (2 Corinthians 11:4). He was admonishing them to be careful not to follow or listen to a Gospel message that was different from what Yahshua Messiah truly preached.

Paul went on to warn about false religious teachers, saying that, “such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Messiah. And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. Therefore, it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works” (vv. 13–15). In other words, he was telling them to beware of preachers who may sound good and seem righteous, even coming across as ministers of Yahshua Messiah and the Gospel, but who preach a message different from what Scripture teaches.

Yahshua warned of the same thing when He said, “Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many” (Matthew 24:4–5).

The quote, “I am the Christ” is not in the original Greek. History notes that few literally claimed to be the “Christ” themselves, but many did come in His name and claim to acknowledge Him and bear His backing and authority.

Yahshua explained that, while someone may be calling on His name and claiming to obey Him and represent Him, that does not mean He is working with them. He explained this in other passages as well: “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Master, Master,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the WILL of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Master, Master, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practices LAWLESSNESS!’” (Matthew 7:21–23).

This is very revealing—Yahshua says that He does not claim as His own those who preach in His name, and even perform miracles in His name, if they do NOT OBEY Him.

YHWH Elohim is not calling everyone now.  On the contrary, Yahshua said, “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him” and that, “No one can come to Me unless it has been granted to him by My Father” (John 6:44, 65). He made it clear that the Father has to call a person to Messiah Yahshua. He is NOT calling everyone now. (1 Corinthians 1:26)

Yahshua also said, “‘This people honors Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me. And in vain they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ For laying aside the commandments of Elohim, you hold the traditions of men.” (Mark 7:6–8)

Yahshua tells us how we should walk. He says, “If you love Me, keep My commandments” (John 14:15), and, “If you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.” (Matthew 19:17). Additionally, the Apostle John said about 50 years after Yahshua died, “Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. He who says, ‘I know Him,’ and does not keep His commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in Him.” (1 John 2:3–4)

It’s hard to imagine how this could be any more plain, yet the vast majority of humanity still doesn’t understand it or take action on it—in large part, as mentioned already, because Satan has deceived the whole world, including those who profess Christianity. However, YHWH has allowed this deception for a reason.

In addition to accepting the sacrifice of Yahshua Messiah to cover your sins, you must also repent and surrender your life wholeheartedly to YHWH and begin obeying His Commandments.

If you feel moved to observe the Sabbath on the seventh day of the week as YHWH commands and not follow in the pagan traditions of this world, the Almighty El may be calling you. There are certainly essential biblical truths beyond these, but these make for a great starting point.

So what does it mean for you if YHWH is calling you now? First, it is important to know that it is an incredible and wonderful blessing to be called now and have the opportunity to be a part of the work He is doing now through His Ekklesia (Church).  (Matthew 28:18–20; Mark 16:15–20; Matthew 24:14).

Ultimately, YHWH wants those whom He calls to accept the truth their minds have been opened to and repent, be baptized, and live a life the way Yahshua established 2,000 years ago by preparing for His coming Kingdom. HalleluYAH!