Daily Bible Portion (Wednesday)
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"HE APPROACHED"
(Weekly Reading>>Genesis 44:18-47:27, Ezekiel 37:15–28, Colossians 1:1-29)
Yeshua made it very clear in His word that we must walk in repentance and forgive others. This is a commandment. If we do not we miss the mark, as all sin is the sin of dishonor. We cannot approach the altar nor do the daily offerings without first cleansing ourselves and forgiving our brother or sister. We defile the altar and mock God if we do not forgive.
As humans we are prone to criticizing others. We can come up with all kinds of excuses, as did Joseph’s brother’s who blamed him for their discontentment. There is not one scripture from Genesis to Revelation that will substantiate criticism of others to justify sin in ourselves. On the other hand, there are many scriptures that demonstrate that if mankind will attend to his or her sin, criticism of others will fade away and they will live a long and prosperous life.
Yeshua’s blood covered ALL our sin (Hebrews 9:12). The calling on our lives is to be a set apart people (Hebrews 13:12; 1 Peter 2:9; 3:11). Our walk must match our confession. When we commit to live our lives for Yeshua yet hold unforgiveness (dishonor) against our brother (or any other sin in thought or deed), this prevents the Body of Yeshua from functioning in His anointing (Spirit) and resurrection power. With so much defilement we won’t even be allowed to approach the altar. If we are so arrogant as to approach in this condition our life will suffer poverty and be shorten.
As believers, we are secure in His salvation and righteousness but we must learn to walk in redemption so we can distinguish between holy and unholy, keep His Holy-Days (feasts) and circumcise our hearts (remove any dishonor) (Ezekiel 44:23-24). This leads to sanctification and holiness. Repentance and forgiveness is what heals the sick, makes the lame to walk, enables the blind to see and resurrects the dead – all called elementary things in Hebrews 6:1-2. A walk of righteousness and sanctification provides extra oil for the Bride’s lamp and creates the white linen (wedding) garments (Matthew 25:1-13; Revelation 19:8).
Unforgiveness will lead to sickness, poverty and even death - both spiritually and physically. Yahweh is a Holy God and will not entertain a mixture of unholiness with what is holy. Bitterroot strongholds or any other sin we participate with will affect how we interact with Yahweh and others in every area of our lives. This is how the Israelites in the desert with Moses lost their lives.
Hebrews 3:15; 4:1-2 “As has just been said: ‘Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion’ (Psalm 95:7-8). Therefore, since the promise of entering his [Shabbat] rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. For we also have had the gospel [Torah] preached to us, just as they did [at Mount Sinai]; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith [they disobey/dishonored Yahweh’s covenant.].”
Just as Joseph’s brothers could not see Joseph through their unforgiveness, so we too will miss many revelations of Yeshua in the Torah if we are unrepentant or harbor unforgiveness in our hearts towards others. When we harbor a sinful nature we see through a distorted lens and think that what we observe is the truth when it is not. Yeshua was the ultimate example, when right before His death He prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34).
The level to which we forgive is the level of blessing we receive.
Repentance and forgiveness needs to be a pivotal focus in our lives. The teaching of Joseph is a huge blessing for those who would take hold of it. We can cry out to Yahweh in areas of our lives where we need a breakthrough or a healing but if we hold onto unforgiveness we will plead or petition without results. Not until we forgive and repent will we see the fruit of praying with a clean, pure heart before our Father.
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"HE APPROACHED"
(Weekly Reading>>Genesis 44:18-47:27, Ezekiel 37:15–28, Colossians 1:1-29)
Yeshua made it very clear in His word that we must walk in repentance and forgive others. This is a commandment. If we do not we miss the mark, as all sin is the sin of dishonor. We cannot approach the altar nor do the daily offerings without first cleansing ourselves and forgiving our brother or sister. We defile the altar and mock God if we do not forgive.
As humans we are prone to criticizing others. We can come up with all kinds of excuses, as did Joseph’s brother’s who blamed him for their discontentment. There is not one scripture from Genesis to Revelation that will substantiate criticism of others to justify sin in ourselves. On the other hand, there are many scriptures that demonstrate that if mankind will attend to his or her sin, criticism of others will fade away and they will live a long and prosperous life.
Yeshua’s blood covered ALL our sin (Hebrews 9:12). The calling on our lives is to be a set apart people (Hebrews 13:12; 1 Peter 2:9; 3:11). Our walk must match our confession. When we commit to live our lives for Yeshua yet hold unforgiveness (dishonor) against our brother (or any other sin in thought or deed), this prevents the Body of Yeshua from functioning in His anointing (Spirit) and resurrection power. With so much defilement we won’t even be allowed to approach the altar. If we are so arrogant as to approach in this condition our life will suffer poverty and be shorten.
1 Corinthians 11:28-31 “But let a man [believer] examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup [the altar/marriage covenant]. For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. For this reason many are weak and sick among you, and many sleep. For if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged.”
As believers, we are secure in His salvation and righteousness but we must learn to walk in redemption so we can distinguish between holy and unholy, keep His Holy-Days (feasts) and circumcise our hearts (remove any dishonor) (Ezekiel 44:23-24). This leads to sanctification and holiness. Repentance and forgiveness is what heals the sick, makes the lame to walk, enables the blind to see and resurrects the dead – all called elementary things in Hebrews 6:1-2. A walk of righteousness and sanctification provides extra oil for the Bride’s lamp and creates the white linen (wedding) garments (Matthew 25:1-13; Revelation 19:8).
Unforgiveness will lead to sickness, poverty and even death - both spiritually and physically. Yahweh is a Holy God and will not entertain a mixture of unholiness with what is holy. Bitterroot strongholds or any other sin we participate with will affect how we interact with Yahweh and others in every area of our lives. This is how the Israelites in the desert with Moses lost their lives.
Hebrews 3:15; 4:1-2 “As has just been said: ‘Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion’ (Psalm 95:7-8). Therefore, since the promise of entering his [Shabbat] rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. For we also have had the gospel [Torah] preached to us, just as they did [at Mount Sinai]; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith [they disobey/dishonored Yahweh’s covenant.].”
Just as Joseph’s brothers could not see Joseph through their unforgiveness, so we too will miss many revelations of Yeshua in the Torah if we are unrepentant or harbor unforgiveness in our hearts towards others. When we harbor a sinful nature we see through a distorted lens and think that what we observe is the truth when it is not. Yeshua was the ultimate example, when right before His death He prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34).
The level to which we forgive is the level of blessing we receive.
James 1:22 “Do not merely listen to the Word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”
Repentance and forgiveness needs to be a pivotal focus in our lives. The teaching of Joseph is a huge blessing for those who would take hold of it. We can cry out to Yahweh in areas of our lives where we need a breakthrough or a healing but if we hold onto unforgiveness we will plead or petition without results. Not until we forgive and repent will we see the fruit of praying with a clean, pure heart before our Father.
1 Peter 3:7 “Husbands [Yeshua’s priesthood], likewise, dwell with them [your wife] with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.”
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