2“The LORD was very angry with your fathers. 3So tell the people that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Return to Me, declares the LORD of Hosts, and I will return to you, says the LORD of Hosts.’
4Do not be like your fathers, to whom the former prophets proclaimed that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Turn now from your evil ways and deeds.’
But they did not listen or pay attention to Me, declares the LORD.
5Where are your fathers now? And the prophets, do they live forever? 6But did not My words and My statutes, which I commanded My servants the prophets, overtake your fathers? Zechariah 1:2-6Who are the women in your life who speak the TRUTH with LOVE, patience, and KINDNESS? Do you listen to them? Should you? Perhaps they are the ones you hear in hind sight.
The message hasn't changed. The mission hasn't changed.
Where KAVOD (Hebrew word for honor, respect, reverence) is lacking, the Holy One will not appear. There are no "celebrities" other than Almighty GOD.
Who are you? What are you? (Read Job Chapters 35-41)
Ironically, God often appears amongst the crowd in the most humble form. Perhaps that's why most people get it wrong. It's the still small Voice.
Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness. Proverbs 16:12
So if you are still waiting and wondering about when the real Messiah is due. Once again, this is the era.
But it is truly by God's grace that we are being given the opportunity to assist in a potentially smooth arrival with your help and willingness to do it God's Way. I assure you; the truth is stranger than fiction. But rest assured, this is nonfiction.
Do your part. Read 3 chapters (or whatever you can) from the Bible daily. Ask questions. Wait for answers. Answers will come.
Pause when you get a revelation you didn't notice before. Take notes.
Don't think your rabbi or pastor is better qualified than you. Anyone with a willing heart can and will receive a higher level of understanding he/she can apply to any and every part of their lives.
But please do respect your elders, rabbis and pastors. They can often provide translations of certain words, Hebrew or other wise, to facilitate your understanding.
To rabbis and pastors, I would say more text and less commentary. The Tenach/ Bible is a holy book that unlocks at a deeper lever for those who read it for themselves.
There are multiple levels within the book for each reader to unlock at every point of his or her development. Reading and studying as a group almost requires group participation. It's best not to stifle questions even if you have to stop and resume the study at the next meeting.
Don't like studying alone? Find someone willing to have a private Bible/Tenach/Torah study with you if you can.
Join a bible/torah study group. Your local Chabad offers free Torah classes online as do many others now. You can even start your own with a friend, friends, or family.
Remember, only the Old Testament (Genesis through Malachi) is sanctified. Listen to the scriptures in your own language and in Hebrew when possible Your entire life will be blessed for it.
Make it a daily habit. When you finish, start again at Book of Genesis. You will not be seeing/understanding the same way each time.
You are training (elevating/expanding) your soul, receiving a blessing, and learning the Word/Scriptures by Heart as you would a favorite Song. When Messiah comes, your vessel will be strong enough to handle the light. Then, you will fully understand and be SO GRATEFUL you did.
Shalom. Shalom.
LeTicia
The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin. Proverbs 21:12