B.E.S.T. Shabbat

So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?" Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not by eating ceremonial foods, which is of no benefit to those who do so. (Hebrews 13:6-9 NIV) We have been sharing about our self-worth or our value as a statement of our destiny.  How we see ourselves affects what we believe for.  The Apostle Paul called this inner sight, the “eyes” of our heart. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, th...

Last few weeks we have been looking at Divine Alignment with respect to the issue of how we perceive our self-worth.   The reason that this is so important is that human beings are created with a self-worth hunger, a vacuum in our souls that needs to be filled. Listen to Self-Worth. The New Man , Part 2 Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers. (3 John 1:2 NASB) We see a connection between soul prosperity and financial prosperity and health.   The word translated as “prosper” means literally to be “well on your way”.   The picture I see in this is a sojourner who has found his or her path and is secure into it.   This is a result of knowing God intimately and knowing His confidence and pleasure in you. I remember when we prayed about coming to Seattle.   The Lord spoke, “whatever you decide I’ll be with you”.   This is a statement of trust and empowerment.   This is all I...

Divine Alignment: Self Worth The New Man that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, (Ephesians 4:22-23 NASB) One of the issues of alignment for our victory in life is the area of self-worth.   We have spoken over the last 2 weeks about the self-worth vacuum that exists inside all of us by God’s design.   We are created with a hunger for value. Listen to Self Worth - The New Man It is for this reason that when Yeshua began His Ministry He underwent baptism at the hands of John to fulfill righteousness. But John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?" But Jesus answering said to him, "Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he *permitted Him. (Matthew 3:14-15 NASB) This means, to me th...