Minister to Him

Last Friday, the Holy Spirit really impressed upon my heart a question: What is the difference between to minister and to do ministry work? From then on, I really sought for an answer for it and day by day it has been coming unto me. And such a question was really by Divine timing as in a few days time I too would be sharing for the 1st service. Now that it's over, the sharing of mine I mean; I can now freely share it here without any constraint of time whatsoever. I found that the answers that Elohim had revealed to me, whether through circumstances or people were so vast that a half hour would not suffice to properly explain it. So, I begin.

What is the main difference between ministering and ministry work? Well, for one thing ministry work does not profit us one bit in the long run. Whereas when we first begin to learn how to properly minister unto the Lord then even our ministry work will be affected by it. Ministry work does not affect our ministering no matter how much good we've done, but ministering unto Yahweh affects our ministry work by the plenty. I also found that signs and wonders, healing of the sick and even raising the dead; all these miracles only extend so far into ministry work and does not actually contribute to our right standing before Yeshua Messiah. It doesn't matter if our prayers are answered, if we can raise the dead, cast out demons; these things are only the outworking power of the Holy Spirit in us. It doesn't mean that internally we are aright with Yeshua. It's a familiar verse:

[Mat 7:21-23] Not every one that saith unto Me, My Master, My Master, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of My Father which is in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, My Master, my Master, have we not prophesied in Thy name? and in Thy name have cast out devils? and in Thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from Me, ye that work iniquity.

We performing ministry work doesn't actually mean that we know Yeshua. It takes ministering to Him that we truly know Him for Who He is. Another difference is that ministry work is external workings whereas ministering, something internal takes place. Someone can be doing something good on the outside but inside their nature and character might still be bound to the course of this world. In fact, one can be so deep into ministry that they would actually miss the times of visitation from Elohim. Take Annas and Caiaphas for example. They were the father-in-law to the high priest and the high priest respectively and yet they missed the Messiah, they even aided in His death. You would think that someone who was in the office of the high priest would know when the times of visitation were and yet Caiaphas still missed it. He even prophesied about Yeshua but it did not profit him one bit, he was simply caught up in his ministry that he forgot to minister unto Yahweh.

[Joh 11:49-53] And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all, Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not. And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Yeshua should die for that nation; And not for that nation only, but that also He should gather together in one the children of Elohim that were scattered abroad. Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put Him to death.

Both Annas and Caiaphas missed it by a long shot. But that wasn't the case for Simeon and Anna, who were found ministering in the temple. They knew of the leading of the Holy Spirit and thus were directed by Him to meet the Messiah at His birth.

[Luk 2:25-27] And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen יהוה's Messiah. And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Yeshua, to do for Him after the custom of the law,

[Luk 2:36-38] And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served יהוה with fastings and prayers night and day. And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto יהוה, and spake of Him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

They knew how to minister and thus were always found in the temple, and were watching and praying until the coming Messiah Yeshua. To minister unto Yahweh allows us to tap into the spiritual realm where the Holy Spirit will have free reign to lead and guide and teach and mould us as He sees fit.

[Joh 16:13-14] Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth: for He shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak: and He will shew you things to come. He shall glorify Me: for He shall receive of Mine, and shall shew it unto you.

Ministry work adds no benefit whatsoever to us except that it is an outward manifestation of what is inside of us. The way we handle the responsibilities given us tells of our character, one way or otherwise. It doesn't help to change our character but ministering unto Yahweh can. Another thing to note is that anyone can perform ministry work, only those who are truly His knows how to minister to Him. Not even many Christians understand, I realised; what it exactly means to minister unto Him. People tend to take it as another term of serving Him which is true in many senses but to be able to minister to Him means that Yahweh Himself has graciously chosen us. He's called us by name to draw near to Him and in like manner He will draw near unto us. One can be as busy as they are and yet still be connected to the presence and leading of the Holy Spirit throughout but at the same time one can be praying and worshipping but experiencing nothing, simply going through the motions. Just because we pray and worship doesn't necessarily mean that we minister, it takes preparation of the heart.

What is your mindset when it comes to different responsibilities? A pleasure that wells up from deep within, or a sigh of drilling fulfilling another part of yours as a helper or a staff even? Is prayer and worship a duty or a pleasure to you? Do you enjoy the hours you have been placed on for to actually minister to Him or do you count it as yet another ministry work time! From personal experience, it takes preparation of heart to be able to shift from one mindset to the other and not just anywhere but in the presence of Elohim itself.

Even the seventy elders that were appointed by Yahweh to help Moses in taking the issues of the people could not first perform their roles unless the Holy Spirit took them over as well. The apostles also realised that the thing that sustains the revival during the days of Acts was not their constant serving to the people but of ministering to Yahweh by the Word, by prayer continually. What more now?

[Num 11:16-17] And יהוה said unto Moses, Gather unto Me seventy men of the elders of Israel, whom thou knowest to be the elders of the people, and officers over them; and bring them unto the tabernacle of the congregation, that they may stand there with thee. And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take of the spirit which is upon thee, and will put it upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou bear it not thyself alone.

[Act 6:2-4] Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of יהוה, and serve tables. Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

Note that before the seventy elders were able to bear the burdens of the people they were first to be filled with the same Spirit that was upon Moses at the time. And even the apostles noticed that the only thing keeping them afloat amidst all of their ministry work is first of all their time to minister unto Yahweh. And even for those appointed to minister to the people like Stephen was, they had to be full of faith and of the Holy Spirit and that took time to minister firstly.

Anyone can work the ministry work but without first of all time to ministry unto Yahweh, then eventually the ministry itself shall collapse like a heap. Because what sustains a ministry is not the many good things we are able to do and have done, even if they are signs and wonders accompanying; it is the Spirit of the Living Elohim and to allow Him to take over all that we set our hands to do because even the works that we ourselves do are prepared by Elohim Himself.

[Eph 2:10] For we are His workmanship, created in the Messiah Yeshua unto good works, which יהוה hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

[Phi 2:13] For it is יהוה which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure.

In fact, those who strayed from Yahweh, the people He has called by name who have tasted the good pleasures of ministering to Him; in their pursuit of other gods they have been cursed to no longer minister unto Him but to still continue to minister in the care taking of the sanctuary and to minister before men.

[Eze 44:10-14] And the Levites that are gone away far from Me, when Israel went astray, which went astray away from Me after their idols; they shall even bear their iniquity. Yet they shall be ministers in My sanctuary, having charge at the gates of the house, and ministering to the house: they shall slay the burnt offering and the sacrifice for the people, and they shall stand before them to minister unto them. Because they ministered unto them before their idols, and caused the house of Israel to fall into iniquity; therefore have I lifted up Mine hand against them, saith the Sovereign יהוה, and they shall bear their iniquity. And they shall not come near unto Me, to do the office of a priest unto Me, nor to come near to any of My holy things, in the most holy place: but they shall bear their shame, and their abominations which they have committed. But I will make them keepers of the charge of the house, for all the service thereof, and for all that shall be done therein.

The thing that separates religious person from a true believer of Messiah is simply because a true believer can and knows how to minister to the Lord. Anyone can do charity work, only we Christians have the privilege to minister unto Him.

Let me ask, what does it mean to minister properly? Let it be answered in the next post, Elohim willing. This has been far too long already.

-Monday, 1st May 2017, 1 year 7 months 24 days, 2128

On the Harp

It's not that I don't have time to write more posts but rather now my mind has been contemplating many things recently. Not in a way that puts stress on myself but rather just a quiet meditation about the things Yahweh has been teaching and showing me through different circumstances and people alike. But more than anything, it feels as though that He is drawing my attention once again to the harp to take a better look at it.

I know that the harp is indeed the choice instrument of Elohim and so it says in the Word and I also have known and experienced the benefits of ministering and just worshipping on the harp but since the beginning of this week it feels as though I'm handling something entirely different altogether. I'm not sure how to explain it but the harp has changed its significance towards me.

Just as I was having lunch today I overheard Joshua talking about the revelation of the harp. Someone who has the revelation that the harp is the heavenly instrument of Yahweh will handle and play it differently than one who just views it as an instrument. And that is true. I found it to be so alive to me yet again, as though everytime I worship and minister it is a new experience everytime. This week, I just really enjoyed playing the harp and even just hearing others worshipping on it. Just in the morning, when I was quite tired out i just sat next to aunty Florence in the sanctuary and just heard her playing it. It wasn't anything complex or sophisticated but just such a soothing melody came out and completely refreshed me.

Praise and worship became something else entirely to me. The more I minister to Yahweh, the more I found that it is easiest to just take it slow and easy into the presence of Elohim by the Spirit. Not song after song after song, though sometimes is good; but simply just to linger after a song has finished and allow the Holy Spirit to work as He pleases.

I found that now time is beginning to quicken even more rapidly than it already is, especially when I worship. 2 and 3 hours just fly by in the blink of an eye and yet it was ever so satisfying. Honestly, I am truly amazed at the work Yahweh had accomplished in me thus far in turning me from such and such a person to someone who really just enjoys harping for consecutive hours.

Praise and worship become my energy source. I found that as I worship more and more, the tiredness I feel in the moment disappears and new strength is endowed on me. I found that as long as I tap into the presence of Elohim, it doesn't matter how many hours of rest I've had. Just a quick connection will recharge me fully and that has already happened so many times that it becomes norm to me now. I found that the more I enter worship, the more my problems dissipate. I begin to see them as not my problem and that the solution to it all doesn't lie with me, it's with Yeshua. As I cast my cares on Him, He shall care for me and supply all my needs.

The week is yet to be finished and yet I have found myself at the place that Yeshua keeps surprising me. Teaching me things in ways I never expected and being able to connect with Elohim by the Spirit allows me to simply leave my worries and cares to Him as I just minister. I found that the power needed in ministry work is only found in the amount of time we take in ministering. Without the backing of a priest, a king had not much authority to command because the priest is the ambassador of Yahweh, His representative. In the same manner, us. Without time to just sit, worship, wait upon Yahweh, pray, just enjoy His works and creation; we will be heavily spent and find ourselves bogged down by so, so many things around and within. But if we make Yeshua our number one priority, we seek Him first; everything shall be resolved because He has thus promised us.

[Psa 66:12] Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but Thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.

-Wednesday, 26th April 2017, 1 year 7 months 19 days, 0425

Feels Like I'm Born Again

These past few days I've been at a strait for quite some time. My father and I just can't see eye to eye. Is this the work of an enemy? Rather in this new beginning of yet another season in Yahweh I'm beginning to see something being formed amidst all the differences in viewpoint and opinions. Messiah in me, the Hope of glory.

My father has been a great help to me in my walk with Elohim and though we may have had many a differences, we love the same Elohim and desire for such an intimacy with Him and with His Son, Yeshua Messiah through the Spirit. So, we walk the same path different ways and now I see that. You know, there have been many times in the past where instead of seeking the will of Yahweh for many things I instead sought the will of my father. I desired to please him more than doing what was supposed of me and that has really left me in many binds more often times than not. But now, with what Yahweh has been revealing to me since Resurrection Sunday; Yahweh has called me to Himself. And that has left me in a strait because knowing the nature of my father, he is always right. Even when he's wrong, he's right.

Please don't think that I seek to slander him. I really do love him but just as he has a peculiar way of showing his love for me, so too I him. I grew up not pampered but rather disciplined thoroughly by him and that has been a part of who I am now. But as of late, the Holy Spirit has been speaking to me about being born again. Many people say that they are born again, and they say well. But many don't understand what it means to truly be born again.

[Joh 3:3-4] Yeshua answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of יהוה. Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?

Nicodemus was talking about the literal being born again but Yeshua was speaking about a spiritual rebirth. Just like a newborn babe, when we are born we carry nothing into the new world. Nothing of past knowledge, nothing of past pleasures, customs, cultures, traditions, and whatnot. Everything that we've learnt in the world we cannot bring into the kingdom of Elohim, not even beneficial values. If we are indeed born again then everything must start anew. And as much as we don't want to, we must because that's the prerogative of a newborn babe. They have no say in it whatsoever, they must start afresh.

[2Co 5:17] Therefore if any man be in the Messiah, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

[Rev 21:27] And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.

But just being born again is not the same thing as entering and living in the kingdom of Elohim. To put it in a different way, to be born again is to be born sensitive to the spiritual realm. But to enter into the kingdom of Elohim is something only those born again can do.

[Joh 3:5] Yeshua answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of יהוה.

To be born again is like standing in front of your own house. You see the house but you view it from the outside. Those who are born again and are born of the Spirit as well are those who have the keys to enter their own house. That is exactly what it means that if we should live in the Spirit, then we ought to walk in the Spirit as well.

[Gal 5:25] If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

Many Christians are sensitive to the Spirit of Elohim but many are not willing to give up whatsoever they hold onto to follow the flowing of the Holy Spirit. To walk together with Him is all that He really desires of us.

[Mic 6:8] He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth יהוה require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy Elohim?

You know, even as I write this all the angst and dissension I had for my father just disappeared once again. It is a blessing to be able to receive all things and yet to be able to relinquish it should the time comes. In this season, the Holy Spirit is teaching me how to hold onto nothing but Him. I desire Him now all the more that for everything He has blessed me with, the greatest perhaps would be His Spirit with me continually. Though I should err, though I might stumble, He is there to raise me up that I may live in His sight.

I may not show it much but I really am concerned for my father right now. I just happened to look at his face and it was horrifying. No real peace, no rest, and now he is seeking Yahweh but not finding Him just yet. A time of dryness has come. Of course, given the times of how I've been wrong many times I could be wrong this time as well. Nonetheless, there is a time coming for me, my father, for each of us. The time will come and is coming that we must be willing to relinquish all that we have unto Elohim or else there shall be no further bringing in. All we love, all we've learnt, all we can do, everything. Our Isaacs are about to be sacrificed and if we are not willing to surrender when the time comes then we shall surely progress no further in Yahweh.

[Gen 22:16-17] And said, By Myself have I sworn, saith יהוה, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son: That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;

Easier said than done but now I've realised that this is a marvellous thing that I can see happening. Signs and wonders are taking place all around me every single day. I love my father, I really do. I just have a strange way of showing it. He seeks a breakthrough so in Yeshua's name, Yahweh give it to him. However to breakthrough you will need something or someone to break through. It won't be a breakthrough otherwise. But I'm veering off topic.

[1Co 15:36-38] Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die: And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain: But Elohim giveth it a body as it hath pleased Him, and to every seed his own body.

[1Co 15:44-45] It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.

[1Co 15:49-50] And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of יהוה; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.

Even as we might have known Yeshua in the flesh and carnal understanding of the mind, we no longer can.

[2Co 5:16] Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known the Messiah after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.

[Gal 3:3] Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?

The road we now take is a road far less travelled. Everything about it is new to us and we cannot hope to traverse it unless we first shake off everything of the old life and being anew. That at least is what the Holy Spirit has been putting in my heart recently. I used to think that if I could become someone like my father, I would do well. But now I no longer desire to be like my father, my mother, my sister, anyone. I am Matthew Yap, and the road I take no one else in this world can. Such is the same for each of us. The only vision given to me is my Hope, Yeshua. Thus, I move.

-Saturday, 22nd April 2017, 1 year 7 months 15 days, 0116

Remembering Messiah

It's once again been a while since I had last wrote and perhaps now, on the way back to Semarak from CRC; is a good time as any to talk about recent tracks and activities. Many things have been happening and happening for my benefit.

This week is the Resurrection Week of Yeshua Messiah, and as the people called by His name we celebrate but more so remember what He had accomplished on the cross for us all. How He died such a cruel and lowly death but now is alive forever more and seated at the right hand of the Majesty on high. We remember, and we are humbled by it and by Him and His finished work on the cross.

In conjunction with this week, we of course had our usual staff and helpers corporate fasting and prayer for 3 days on absolute; that means no food and water. And for me this was an eventful fast because even on the first day Yahweh began to answer my prayers long kept up till this point in time. Knowing the significance of this week and in conjunction our fast happens in the same week as well, I prayed to Elohim for this fast to be unlike any before it. And it was, praise Yahweh. On the first day I was given a verse from Zechariah and it talks about how instead of the usual sullen mood fasting brings, the fast that Elohim ordains is joy and gladness, a continual feast.

[Zec 8:19] Thus saith יהוה of hosts; The fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts; therefore love the truth and peace.

Just by this verse alone strength came upon me and I have received my help. For the remainder of this fast it was, to me; as though I wasn't even fasting at all. Such strength allowed me to continue my daily housekeeping and laundry needs and whatever else may be required. Not with sluggishness but with the same amount of vigour just like when one just had nourishment. And I got mine plenty from the Word of Elohim.

The second day, though in a way quite unexpected; another prayer long since prayed for came to pass yet again. I remember how I once told Yahweh to continue to break and humble me because I have an insane amount of pride and arrogance that I carry myself with. So, every time and every season there will always be something or someone that will come by and lay it down for me. This time, it was my father and truly the fault lies with me. Smack down. Anyways, I really received plenty when we had our talk and one thing I have noticed and am glad about is that whenever I get reprimanded sharply over something, the subject of the matter is always different. To me that is progress and why should I not be happy. A long time ago, I found that the best way to breakthrough and have a jump in our progressive walk with Messiah is to have someone in our lives who will not lay swelling words on us but will tell it as it is; even though it may hurt. And for that I have my family and a few others. Praise Yahweh for them.

[Pro 27:17] Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

People tend to misquote this verse in using it for saying they had an argument without saying they had an argument. But that's not what the verse is saying. I realised that when a piece of metal sharpens yet another, both edges become razor. Meaning through they clash with one another both have benefit to it and they become sharper for use. Ought not that to be the same with us? We live in a community with different sorts of people from different sorts of background and upbringing, so clashes come with the territory. However I have learnt that in every moment we butt heads, there is always something to glean from it and what can be gleaned from those engagements ultimately will benefit us much more than if we should be all chummy with one another. It's the differences that make the foundation stronger. But of course, this sort of thing can be debated for many a whole but I'll leave it here.

The third day's fasting and prayer ended on quite the high note with ABC for breaking fast with. However, the real breakthrough was during the Friday Overnight prayer at CRC just now. I just felt that I couldn't worship, the more I pushed with the next song the more the presence of Elohim became distant to me. So I stopped after an hour or so, and we just entered into a time of prayer and waiting upon Yahweh for the next 3 hours or so. In truth, I realised that there is no greater way to remember Yeshua Messiah and His finished work than to be in reverential silence before Him and to behold Him as He is. Not with song, or sometimes even prayer. But simply just in the silence I sensed that the Holy Spirit is doing a great work in each and everyone there and in CRC itself. It was just serene and peaceful unlike the times before when the presence was so thick and strong, this time the presence was as quiet as a stream. It was soothing and time just flew in the blink of an eye. Surely Yeshua is enthroned this day in Kelana Jaya.

There's still the days ahead as we gear up for Resurrection Sunday and I can already sense that everything is falling into place. Even for my own part I see that everything is falling into my favour simply because of the Divine Favour upon me by Yeshua Messiah. The days and the seasons ahead hold great promise and more than just gifts, the Giver of said gifts is waiting for me too. Thus I receive and receive. What else do I need to do?

-Saturday, 15th April 2017, 1 year 7 months 8 days, 0410

2 Corinthians 3:4-6

It's been a while since I had last written. Mainly it's because now my daily routine has taken not a monotonic sort of setting but rather everyday it becomes the same. I wake up for morning devotion, although by the time you read the time that I blog this particular post; I probably won't be showing up any time soon. I worship since there is no one there even remotely, only a sparse few but that is not to say that I don't enjoy it. It gives me opportunity for some well needed ministering to Yahweh on the harp and in prayer during the morning devotion. After that, at least for these few weeks to come it is recording for the Chinese album and in truth, I have learnt quite a bit. Not just in the pronunciation of the Mandarin dialect but also how to manage the computer software for the recording as well. There is progress.

So we continue on and on until even time and then we break for dinner and rest for the night session at 8pm. More often times if I am not resting after the session is over then I'll continue recording again and this has been my daily routine for quite some time now. I don't dislike it, it feels as though whenever I record like I am on leave for the day. It feels so free and easy despite the amount of concentration and focus needed sometimes to record to such minuscule details. For me it feels as though I am enjoying not just a day off but a week off almost every single week that I am on the recording team for the upcoming Chinese album. Of course, I still have my commitments during the weekends: Friday house church and overnight prayer every week until 3am at CRC, Saturday GP service and every alternate week youth meeting where my sister, Megan and I share. Yeshua Heals and the 1st English service at night until early morning, flowing into the 2nd English service and CRC service as well. I don't get my reprieve until 10pm at the least but honestly for me, I enjoy the weekends. They may seem hectic for some but for me it is a given time where I can just drop my duties and just minister to Elohim like I'm supposed to.

Though right now my life may be full of much ministerial work, in the end my main duty is to first connect with Yahweh by the Holy Spirit and just continuously minister to Him whether in worship, in stillness, in prayer, in exhortation of the Word of Elohim. Any time, everytime that is my main duty as a son of Elohim. At first, I was completely swamped by the tasks given me but as I learnt more from the Word and from experience, as I just laid myself down and allowed the life of Yeshua to begin to flow, as I began to see that it is not my work but Yeshua's; breakthrough began to happen. The work though it became significantly diverse and arduous was no longer strenuous on my part because the Spirit took over. Everything became possible and everytime became interesting to me. Whatsoever the job given, it is not of me that I should churn out results but rather the effective working of Messiah in me that produces the fruit in its due season.

Suffice it to say, I am increasingly happy where I am now but that is not to say that I don't want more than that because I do want more than that. Not the works per se but the effective power of Yahweh working in me through all these things. The burden no longer falls on me to see it through, all has been borne by Yeshua on the cross and the only burden I need to bear is His own which is light and easy. Praise Yahweh.

Considering that many of us are also gearing up for the upcoming convocations later this year, I believe that though there should be a need to keep our sights on the end, we should not plan far ahead as we do not know what even tomorrow brings us. Yeshua called us to live a life free of worry. A life full of peace and consolation is our portion and not for anxiously fretting over what tomorrow will give unto us. All in all, Yahweh is teaching me to take and live and love each day as it comes because He made that day for us all. Ought we not to rejoice and be glad in it like the Word says?

We may have much to do but in the end, our sufficiency is from Elohim. Who not only makes us sufficient in things pertaining good works but also as ministers unto Himself by the Spirit. Because only the Spirit gives life.

[2Co 3:4-6] And such trust have we through the Messiah toward יהוה: Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of יהוה; Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.

-Thursday, 6th April 2017, 1 year 6 months 30 days, 0423