During this unusually hot summer of the year 2023, many are wondering if we are at the point of no return. Has climate change taken over the planet? Is this the end? 😨
Are the likes of Richard Branson, Elon Musk and Bill Gates right to devise their billionaires club escape to the moon and other planets? Is there anything "normal" humans can do? LORD help us!
This reminds me of the story in the Book of Numbers (Chapter 13) whereby the Lord tells Moses to send 12 spies (one captain from each tribe) to scout the land of Canaan. He is giving the Israelites the land He promised them to possess. They are told it is a land flowing with milk and honey.
Before they leave, Mose changes Hosea's name to Joshua and sends them on their way. The 12 princes go up the mount and down into the Valley of Eschol to scout the promised land. It's amazing!
The people they see are tall and strong, and there are many of them. The walls are fortified. The fruit is massive. There are clusters of fruit and unusually large vineyards with grapes the size of golf balls (so I'm told).
They select a branch and hold the gigantic clusters between 2 poles to show as proof as to what they have seen. Otherwise, who would believe this strange fruitful land is a place of giants?
After 40 days, they return to their camp to give Moses and the remaining 12 tribes their report. Here is what 10 of the 12 spies said," The land is indeed rich. It is as you said. It is a land flowing with milk and honey. But the people are tall and strong. We were in their eyes as grasshoppers and so we were in our eyes as well."
Hmmm. Moses and the Elders observe the report.
In contrast, Joshua and Caleb saw the land as bountiful. Yet they believed with the LORD'S help they could go in and take the land.
You know the story. The LORD then tells Moses that only Joshua and Caleb's descendants plus those 20 years of age and younger would inherit the land.
Why? Because, they did not see themselves there. Literally!
After hearing the Law of God through Moses and the Chief Fathers (see Book of Ezra and Book of Nehemiah), they (their souls) had literally become giants in another dimension!
As they climbed the mount, the LORD took them to the valley of their subconscious minds to see the fruit they themselves created from reading and hearing the word of God. Their souls were strong. Their walls were fortified with God's help. They had everything they needed to enter EXCEPT the faith to do so.
They were looking at themselves (their best selves) the whole time. Ironic. Isn't it?
That was their test. And this is yours.
Anyone who has followed this blog, has received the keys. " Seek you out the Book of the LORD and read. None of these shall fail." Isaiah 34:16
Do we reveal higher interpretation here? You know. Every once in awhile. It happens. 😒
But you already had more than enough information to stop the planet from burning. How?
Is it really enough to repent, read the word of the LORD (Torah/ Tanakh/ Old Testament) daily, do mitzvahs/charity, and pray daily? Uhm... how many times do I need to answer that question?
Just remember; the farther you, your family, community and nation are from GOD, the more tempestuous the weather (amongst other things). Those souls are just a valley of dry bones to the LORD. You know what happens to dry wood in fire.
And you know the LORD doesn't take it lightly when the nations change His Laws and ordinances. See Isaiah 24:5 and Ezekiel 11:19-21.
However, the closer you are to GOD (daily even while on vacation/holiday) the better it is for you, your family, planet and nation. It's still your choice. You have free will.
I looked, and tendons and flesh
appeared on them and skin covered them, but there was no breath in them.
Then he said to me, “Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and say
to it, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Come, breath, from the four winds and breathe
into these slain, that they may live. So I prophesied as he commanded me, and breath entered them; they came to life and
stood up on their feet—a vast army. Ezekiel 37:8-10
We've taken our social media followers on a journey through the Bible before. We may consider it again. We'll see.
Meanwhile, find your Torah (a.k.a. Bible Study) partners.✡️ When we share a portion for you to read, you should have someone in person, by phone, or online with whom you can chat about it. "Juice the Word of God" so to speak.
See what comes up. What you notice may astound you.
We may also share some insights along the way. You know how we do. Check out our podcast at the end of this post for in depth examples.
Start with your spouse and children. If single, try to have at least two other people in case one flakes out on you.
If your rabbi and synagogue want to participate or initiate a more in depth study with congregate participation so much the better. That's anticipated.
Will it take longer? Yes. But that shouldn't be a deciding factor.
The Tanakh (Old Testament Bible) is so life enriching. Oh, did I mention, you will more likely survive too? Yeah, there's that.
Meanwhile, the suggested reading is Numbers Chapter 13, Ezekiel Chapter 36, Ezekiel Chapter 37 , Book of Zechariah and any Psalms or other Torah portion reading your heart so desires. Then check the weather. It was always up to you, me, we, or us (and the LORD God Almighty of course). You'll see. 🤗
Ciao for now. And as always sweet mazel, bracha and shalom to your soul. We'll post again when we can.
LeTicia
Shema Yisrael. Adonai eluheinu. Adonai echad.
Hear O' Israel. The LORD our GOD is one.
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