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Monday, November 8, 2010

Podcast Tonight: What is the Hegelian Dialectic?

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Podcast Tonight: What is the Hegelian Dialectic? Does Our Vote Really Count?
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Open Forum; Question & Answers; Intercessory Prayer & Testimonials with Maria Merola
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What is the Hegelian Dialectic? Does Our Vote Really Count?
Copyright Double Portion Inheritance Ministry October 2008
By Maria Merola
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I want to share with you a strategy that High degree Illuminists are using on all of us to bring us into a One World Dictatorship under the Antichrist. This “strategy” is called the Hegelian Dialectic.
What is it? Well to put it simply, it is a strategy where two seemingly opposing views are forged, and the people have to choose between “good vs. evil” “black vs. white” “male vs. female” “Catholic vs. Protestant” “Jew vs. Gentile”, Republican vs. Democrat and on and on.
Here is what the Hegelian Dialectic is in a nutshell:
The Hegelian dialectic is the framework for guiding our thoughts and actions into conflicts that lead us to a predetermined solution. If we do not understand how the Hegelian dialectic shapes our perceptions of the world, then we do not know how we are helping to implement the vision. When we remain locked into dialectical thinking, we cannot see out of the box.
The Hegelian dialectical formula: 
A (thesis) versus B (anti-thesis) equals C (synthesis).

For example: If (A) my idea of freedom conflicts with (B) your idea of freedom then (C) neither of us can be free until everyone agrees to be a slave.
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This picture above is worth "a thousand words." What it tells us is that both parties (Democratic & Republican) are owned by the Jesuits (Illuminati) in the Vatican. When the Illuminati want the focus on "foreign policy" they will make sure that a Republican is voted into office for the Presidency. When they want to focus on "domestic affairs" they will see to it that a Democratic President is voted into office. So you see, no matter who you vote for, you voted for the Beast Power!
Introduction: Why study Hegel?
"...the State 'has the supreme right against the individual, whose supreme duty is to be a member of the State... for the right of the world spirit is above all special privileges.'" Author/historian William Shirer, quoting Georg Hegel in his The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich (1959, page 144)
In 1847 the London Communist League (Karl Marx and Frederick Engels) used Hegel's theory of the dialectic to back up their economic theory of communism. Now, in the 21st century, Hegelian-Marxist thinking affects our entire social and political structure. The Hegelian dialectic is the framework for guiding our thoughts and actions into conflicts that lead us to a predetermined solution. If we do not understand how the Hegelian dialectic shapes our perceptions of the world, then we do not know how we are helping to implement the vision. When we remain locked into dialectical thinking, we cannot see out of the box.

Hegel's dialectic is the tool which manipulates us into a frenzied circular pattern of thought and action. Every time we fight for or defend against an ideology we are playing a necessary role in Marx and Engels' grand design to advance humanity into a dictatorship of the proletariat. The
synthetic Hegelian solution to all these conflicts can't be introduced unless we all take a side that will advance the agenda. The Marxist's global agenda is moving along at breakneck speed. The only way to completely stop the privacy invasions, expanding domestic police powers, land grabs, insane wars against inanimate objects (and transient verbs), covert actions, and outright assaults on individual liberty, is to step outside the dialectic. This releases us from the limitations of controlled and guided thought.
Revolutionaries in government have created economic chaos, shortages in food and fuel, confiscatory taxation, a crisis in education, the threat of war, and other diversions to condition Americans for the “New World Order."
The technique is as old as politics itself. It is the Hegelian Dialectic of bringing about change in a three-step process: Thesis, Antithesis and Synthesis.

The first step (thesis) is to create a problem. The second step (antithesis) is to generate opposition to the problem (fear, panic and hysteria). The third step (synthesis) is to offer the solution to the problem created by step one: A change which would have been impossible to impose upon the people without the proper psychological conditioning achieved in stages one and two.

Applying the Hegelian Dialectic, and irresistible financial influence, concealed change agents seek to dismantle social and political structures by which free men govern themselves — ancient landmarks erected at great cost in blood and treasure.

Their objective is to emasculate sovereign states, merge nations under universal government, centralize economic powers, and control the world's people and resources.
 
Another term used in the occult, for the same strategy is called “Solve et Coagula” and it is the Latin term for “Solution and Coagulation.” 
Solve et Coagula, or “solution and coagulation” is a motto which derives from Alchemy. Solve or solution refers to the breaking down of elements and coagula refers to their coming together, in the process of transmuting base metal into gold or arriving at the Philosopher’s stone. “Solve” is used to refer to the dissolving of hardened positions, resulting from analysis of the parties’ best and worst alternatives to a negotiated agreement and through exchanging of perspectives between parties to the mediation. “Coagula” refers to the healing of relationships and the “coagulation” of interests and options into an integrated agreement, representing the resolution of the parties’ dispute. Arriving at a workable resolution of a dispute is, like transmuting lead into gold. This is the basic formula that the Antichrist will use to win billions of souls to worship him over the true Messiah Yahu'shua (Jesus).
It is this strategy that was shown to Daniel in Chapter 2:43 when he was shown the image of a man.
Description: http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs985.snc4/75795_1428766359935_1256122884_30987365_2242123_n.jpg This “image” shown to Daniel is the same “image of the beast” shown to John in Revelation 13 which is brought to life and made to speak!
This “image” is a religious and political Messiah and it is a corporate man that was shown to Daniel in Chapter 2.
Head of Gold: Babylon: (Islam & Roman Catholicism)
This corporate image of a man has a head of gold (Babylon) which indicates that the authority of this beast has a religious authority that contains the same elements of the Babylonian religion of Nimrod (sun god worship, Freemasonry, Catholicism, Ecumenism).
Chest & Arms of Silver: Persia (Modern Day Iran)
But this corporate “man” known as the beast has a chest or mid-section that is made of silver (Persia) and this means that the “muscle” and the arms that are brought in to implement this “beast” will come from Persia (Modern Day Iran). Included in this element of the “beast” is the chest or (heart) as the beast system uses the religion of Islam to bring about fear to the world in order to cause all to be subdued to the entire image of the beast. Fear is the very “heart” of this beast system which brings the world to submit to the “image” of this beast. But then a literal man will bring Daniel’s “image” to life and make it speak (Revelation 13).
Thighs of Brass: Greece
This “image” of a man shown to Daniel also has thighs made of brass (Greece) which symbolizes the Gentile pagan world of Apostate Christianity which has mingled with it the ancient religion of Babylon (sun god worship, Christmas, Easter, Freemasonry, Abortion). The belly and thighs represent the fact that the reproductive organs and the organs where the digestion of the food (false teaching) is processed. The word "brass" in scripture is prophetically connected with sin, judgment and rebellion. The Hebrew word for "brass" in the Strong's Concordance is as follows:
# 5153 nachuwsh naw-khoosh' apparently passive participle of 5172 (perhaps in the sense of ringing, i.e. bell-metal; or from the red color of the throat of a serpent (5175, as denominative) when hissing); coppery, i.e. (figuratively) hard:--of brass.
Two Legs of Iron: Imperial Rome (Modern Day America)
You will notice that there are “two legs” on this image of the man made of "iron." Why are they made of iron? What does iron represent in scripture? Iron represents something of supernatural strength (not of human origin).
The two legs represent Imperial Rome, but another layer of understanding reveals to us these dualities that I have shown above. These “dualities” which are two seemingly opposing views is what is used to bring the world into the New World Order, in other words the “ten toes” or the ten global regions that make up the One World Government of the Antichrist. But why are the ten toes made partly of clay and partly of iron? Clay represents the human nature (the flesh or carnality of man) which is fragile and weak. Iron represents something that is the opposite of human (supernatural). The fact that the toes are partly made of iron (supernatural) and partly made of clay (human) tells us that this New World Order will be built by fallen angels influencing the seed of men (humans). 
So once again, let’s see what these two legs represent. Well first of all Imperial Rome had a government exactly like America! Imperial Rome was both a Democracy and a Republic. But what happened to Imperial Rome? It burned in one day! And then what? Imperial Rome became a dictatorship under Constantine who combined sun god worship with politics under the guise of “Christianity.” From there, the Popes began to rule as the Vatican is both a “church and a state” hence the two legs, “church & state.”
America is a carbon copy of Rome! The two legs in America are the Democratic & Republican parties! And so what happens when the “two legs” conclude their demise? They become “ten toes” and these ten toes represent Nimrod’s Kingdom which began with 10 provinces of Shinar (Genesis 10:10). Nimrod’s Kingdom was “Babel” which means “confusion” because it was a confusing mix of all religions under a One World Government and a One World Religion. This is why YHWH Elohim (God) divided up this kingdom, because they were unified under a false religion and government.
Ten Toes Made Partly of Clay & Iron: New World Order
When the “two legs” (Democratic & Republican parties) come to an end in America, it will take us into a New World Order of “ten toes” or “ten horns” (Revelation 17) for the ten global regions of the world. These “ten horns” are 10 political powers that will “rule one hour with the beast.”
There is a “push” for “World Peace” which is being preached by the Papacy. Many people don’t realize this, but there are two phony “pillars” on which the Roman Catholic Church stands:
1.) Apostolic Succession- on this phony pillar, the Pope stands before a confused world and arrogantly claims that he is the visible head of the “Church” on earth, Jesus Christ.
2.) Temporal Power- on this second phony pillar, the Vatican claims that the Pope has authority over the Kings of the earth.--- The Alberto Story, Chick Publications; Fifty Years in the Church of Rome by Chiniquy
These pillars were founded on the forged documents called “Donations of Constantine.” When the Pope holds up his two fingers as in doing a “Peace sign”, this is a secret code that signifies that World Peace and victory can only come through acceptance of “Apostolic Succession” and “Temporal Power.” 
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This philosophy appeals to the “flesh” of human nature, because it makes “sense.” Yet this is exactly what the serpent used on Eve to deceive her as well-----her “senses.” What Satan said to her “made sense”, because her own rationale and logic seemed more reliable than what Elohim (God) had already told her, but it was indeed a lie. The Vatican has caused much division between nations, and churches over the centuries, with one purpose in mind: to cause the world to become so weary of “division” that the only logical solution will seem (by many people) is to join the Antichrist in his “One World” Church, Government and Economy. Hence the term “Solve Coagula” is the motto for the Jesuits/ Illuminati/Freemasons/New World Order.
Description: http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs467.ash2/74022_1428734759145_1256122884_30987305_1668405_n.jpg The “V” sign became popular for “peace” in anti-Vietnam war demonstrations in the 1960’s and is also making a strong come back now. But the true meaning of this “V” sign goes way back to the 18th century Illuminati. The Roman Numeral for “Five” is a “V” and Satan uses the number 5 as one of his sacred numbers counterfeiting God’s sacred number “5” for the “Five-Fold Ministry” (Ephesians 4:11). The falling star of Satan is a 5-sided the “Pentagram” because “Five” in Greek and Latin is the root word “Pente.” This symbol represents the fulfillment of one of Illuminist founders Adam Weishaupt’s satanic “Law of Fives.” This “V” also stands for the title “Vicar” of Christ which is the title for a Pope. The term “Vicar of Christ” means “Substitute for Christ” and has the numerical value of 666 in Roman Numerals.  The Greek translation for “Substitute” is “Anti” hence each and every pope is an“Antichrist” claiming to substitute for Yahu'shua Messiah on earth.
Description: http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs577.ash2/149933_1428735119154_1256122884_30987306_2373606_n.jpg The “Bowman” sign exalts the horns of Satan over the 3 fingers of the “Godhead” (Trinity: Father, Son & Holy Spirit). “The Sign of Nimrod” or “Sign of the Bowman” the position of one’s fingers to draw back the string on a bow. In the Bible the bow symbolizes wicked men. Genesis 10:8-9, 21:20, 27:3, Psalms 11:2, 37:14, Jeremiah 51:1-3, Ezekiel 39:3, Revelation 6:2. (Antichrist has a “bow” with no arrows).

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Judas Spirit in the Body of Messiah 
Today, there is a "spirit" that controls the believers and followers of Messiah. This spirit has them pretending to love their Messiah. But deep in their hearts they want a Messiah who is going to do something for the economy, and the moral and social structure in society. They will follow him as long as there is something in it for them. But as soon as he requires them to lay down their lives for him, they will turn on him and serve the government instead. Dear friends, let us not give in to a “Judas” Spirit in the American Church. Let us realize that the devil wants us to make Yahu'shua (Jesus) into a “Political Activist” and he wants us to “choose sides” so that we will be brain washed into thinking that the only logical conclusion is to compromise somewhere in the middle!
Our warfare is not against “flesh and blood” but against powers, principalities, rulers of darkness and wicked spirits (Ephesians 6:12).Hence, our warfare is not with political parties, and that is not where the battle is being fought. The battle is being fought in the heavenlies between Satan and Messiah----not in the political arena!
When our Messiah came to earth the first time, the reason why the House of Judah (Jews) rejected him as the Messiah is because they were looking for a "political Messiah" who would free them from the Roman Government. But Messiah made it clear to them that his "kingdom is not of this world." Interestingly the man who betrayed him was "Judas"  but this is a Greek translation for his real name is Judah. The House of Judah betrayed their own Messiah because they misunderstood his mission and wanted a Messiah whose kingdom was of this present world's system. Yahu'shua (Jesus) made it abundantly clear that his mission was to renew the hearts of men and restore Israel back to the Covenant with YHWH through his shed blood. 
The History of the Illuminati
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In the 1500's Pope Innocent the 3rd hired a Spaniard named Ignatius De Loyola to start an order of Catholic Priests who were to be espionage spies. Their goal was to destroy the Protestant Reformation. De Loyola gave them the nick name "Illuminati" which in Latin means "enlighten ones." 
As time went on, the Jesuits/Illuminati formed many branches that went to all nations of the earth. They have infiltrated so many facets of society that now they are fully "leavened" into the fabric of society through the banks, the entertainment industry, politics, government, education, the media, schools, Bible Colleges, Churches, literature etc.
And so to say that the Illuminati are in New York or London or any other place exclusively is not really accurate. They are everywhere! But where did they get their start? In Rome!
That is where they started and that is where the headquarters of the Jesuits are. This beast has “seven heads” (official title for the Vatican Seven Hills of Rome). The angel told John that the “seven heads” are “seven mountains” on which the woman sits. (Revelation 17:9). 
The Vatican is the seven heads, and the ten horns are ten nations globally. Nimrod's kingdom began with ten regions of Shinar. These are the “ten toes” of Daniel 2. These ten toes come from two legs (Imperial Rome) which later on spread to the entire world and they "mingle with the seed of men."
The “ten horns” on the Beast represent the globe. The “ten virgins” in the parable of the virgins are the world, and there are only five that are ready when Yahu'shua returns. That means only 50% will make it!
Ten (10) is the number that represents the world and the kingdom of heaven. There is the parable of the 10 talents, the 10 virgins, and there are 10 Northern Tribes of Israel that were scattered to the nations. Only 2 tribes out of the 12 tribes kept their identity with the Jews (Judah and Benjamin).
There are also 10 Commandments. And so the number 10 represents the nations of the globe. The beast has seven heads (Vatican) but the 10 horns stem from the Vatican globally.
The Vatican is the whore and she "commits fornication with the kings of the earth." This means that she is in bed with the entire world and their leaders! The Illuminati started with her and now they have mingled with "the seed of men" (Daniel 2:43) and they are fully seeded into the fabric of the entire globe. But the Illuminati began in Rome with the whore and she is still the Mother of the Illuminati.
Dream I had about Todd Bentley & Nephilim
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Thursday May 29th 2008
I had a dream about Todd Bentley after hours of prayer before I went to bed. Here is the dream I had.
I was in a hotel room and I was aware that Todd Bentley had been staying in that room prior to my being there. There was a flat screen TV on the wall and there was a TV show on God TV. The TV show was a Claymation animation show that looked like it was for little kids. There were Claymation creatures that were like green little monsters of reptilian species. There was a lizard, a dinosaur, and a frog, and they were all green. The interesting thing though is that they had only one eye like the “all seeing eye” of Horus or Lucifer.
These little one-eyed reptilian monsters were saying the name “Todd Bentley, Todd Bentley, Todd Bentley…” over and over again. They were worshiping him and chanting to him.
Just then, the hotel manager knocked on my door and he had a cleaning crew with him. He came into my hotel room and he said “we need to come in here and clean this room…”  Then he said to one of the maids, “clean off that semen that Todd Bentley ejaculated on the television screen!”
That was the end of the dream! I woke up horrified at that dream, but then the Holy Spirit told me to go to Revelation 16:13, and so this is what he showed me:
Revelation 16:
13 And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet.
14 For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.
This was further confirmation to me that Todd Bentley is operating in unclean spirits and not the Holy Spirit!
The reason why the hotel manager wanted to clean my room is because Todd Bentley had made it “unclean” with these reptilian frogs that he has in him!
Also the fact that these creatures were made of “clay” is because in Daniel 2:43, the angel of YHWH told Daniel that the “ten toes” (the global one world government) represent 10 nations globally that becomes the New World Order. These ten toes are partly made of iron (not human) and partly made of clay (human). The angel tells Daniel that these fallen angels were going to “mingle with the seed of men.”
Another scripture that came to me was this one:
Daniel 2:43: And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with miry clay, they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men: but they shall not cleave one to another, even as iron is not mixed with clay.
When I read this, I realized that Todd Bentley had a demonic encounter with fallen angels (Nephilim) and his “seed” (semen) had mingled with the reptilian fallen angels. The seed that he is planting is spiritually a demonic influence and it is being transferred to people over the television!! The unclean spirits are coming to people through his false anointing!
Later on that day within one hour of having this dream, I happened to see a youtube video that a friend of mine posted on a bulletin on myspace, and it further confirmed what YHWH Elohim (God) was showing me!
Take a look at this video and you will see that the experiences he is having are not biblical, they sound exactly like an “alien” abduction!
Beloved, I highly recommend getting this video by Dr. Chuck Missler about the Nephilim (fallen angels) that are mingling with the “seed of men.”
Beloved, Yahu’shua (Jesus) already told us that he would NOT manifest himself “physically” before his second coming to the entire world. He said that his next appearance would be for the entire world to see at once. He said that the next time he would appear, he would come the same way that he went up to heaven!
Matthew 24:
24 For there shall arise false Messiahs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
25 Behold, I have told you before.
26 Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.
27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
Beloved, Yahu’shua (Jesus) already told us that if any man says that Jesus manifested here or there, BELIEVE IT NOT!
How did he say that his next appearance would be? He said that he would be seen like lightening coming from the east to the west! In other words, EVERY EYE would see him at once! There will be no MYSTERY APPEARANCES OF MESSIAH YAHU’SHUA (JESUS)!
Revelation 1:7 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.
Once he ascended back to his Father in Heaven, the angel of the Lord said this:
 Acts 1:
10 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;
11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Yahu’shua (Jesus), which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
Did you get that? THIS SAME YAHU'SHUA (JESUS) WILL COME BACK THE SAME WAY AS HE WENT UP!
Now, listen to Todd Bentley’s testimony where he claims that “Jesus came out of heaven and visited him personally face to face.” Yahu'shua (Jesus) already told us that he would not do this, beloved!
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This visitation can be none other than the New Age False Christ called Maitreya!


Saturday, November 6, 2010

Shabbat Shalom - Rebecca: Deceiver or Prophetess?

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November 5, 2010
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Toldot (Descendants)
Genesis 25:19 - 28:9

With this week's Torah reading, we move on to the life of Isaac, the second patriarch of the Jewish people. The portion begins in Chapter 25 verse 19 and continues through Chapter 28 verse 9. Indeed, it is the only Torah reading that deals with Isaac as an independent adult.

Isaac is a complicated character. On the one hand, he is a righteous man and Abraham's sole heir. G-d appears to Isaac and endows him with the promises He had originally made to his father Abraham. (26:3 and 24). On the other hand, Isaac seems to be seriously flawed in his ability to perceive character. He prefers Esau because he is a successful hunter and misses the innocence and purity of Jacob.

Rebecca is blessed with the wisdom and perception that Isaac lacks and engineers events so that Jacob receives the blessing. Later, as Jacob departs from his parents, Isaac provides Jacob with an additional blessing -- the blessing of Abraham, the blessing of children and of the land -- the essence the inheritance that will be passed down to the children of Israel.

Scripture introduces the story of the switching of the blessings with the statement: "And when Isaac became old and his eyes were dim." And of course, Isaac's blindness is what enables Jacob to switch places with Esau. However, the Midrash suggests a meaning to this blindness that is far more than physical. The midrash states that when Isaac was placed upon the altar by his father Abraham, the angels of heaven looked down and wept at the thought that Isaac would be sacrificed by his own father. Those tears fell upon Isaac and blinded him.

Clearly, this story is not meant to be taken literally, as after the Binding incident, Isaac lives an active life, traveling to Gerar, negotiating with Abimelech, and is involved in various other activities that would be difficult for him to have accomplished in those days if he were blind. Also, Scripture's statement quoted about indicates that Isaac's blindness is a function of his age.

However, the Midrash is communicating a very special message, relating to Isaac's spiritual blindness, his inability to assess the true nature of Esau's character and the fact that Jacob is his true heir.

Isaac would have had to have gone through an incredible experience up there on Mt. Moriah. He was not a baby -- he knew what was happening, and he submitted himself to G-d's will. Not only was Abraham ready to sacrifice him, he was ready to be sacrificed. As he lay there on the altar, his eyes facing skyward, he achieves a spiritual clarity that is almost angelic. But, at the same time, his ability to perceive evil in the world, to be attuned to false pretences and charades was diminished. Isaac did not see Esau's true character, because he had been blinded to his faults. It enabled him to love his son and value him for the good character traits that he did have -- he was a devoted son and enjoyed bringing his father delicacies from the hunt. But Rebecca needed to be at Isaac's side, guiding his perception and ensuring that Abraham's heir was the worthy son.

When Jacob leaves Beersheva for Haran, G-d appears to him and promises him directly the blessing of Abraham, of children and the land. In so doing, G-d affirms Rebecca's vision and Jacob as the final forefather of the Jewish people.
Shabbat Shalom from Samaria,
Sondra
Sondra Baras
Director, Israel Office

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TEACHING THE HEBRAIC PERSPECTIVE OF FAITH IN AND OBEDIENCE TO THE ONE TRUE GOD

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Toldot "Generations"
Genesis 25:19-28:9
Malachi 1:1-2:7
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Torah Commentary
Toldot "Generations"
Genesis 25:19-28:9
Malachi 1:1-2:7
Live Where I Tell You
I said recently that the only thing that has been constant in my life through the past years has been change. However it has not been the kind of change that we were told last year to simply hope for. The change I have seen has been one which I am confident has come from One who states to me that if I follow Him, He will direct my every step along the way. Many of you can relate to these statements as well. Your lives have and in fact continue to be filled with change.
In the midst of what can seem on the surface to us turmoil and even confusion regarding these changes, we can all take the words of Genesis 26:2 to heart. The setting for these words is that the world around Isaac was in famine. There was uncertainty of where he would get enough food to feed his family. He began to look to the horizon and to the natural in order to provide for his growing family. Before he began his first step though, he was stopped in his tracks by words which told him to live right where he had been told to live. He was not to look to the horizon for his provision, but rather to look up for his provision. He was being told that if he would look to the Elohim of his father Abraham instead of his own strength, he would never go without. We see in the verses that follow that though he also pulled the same stunt regarding his wife that his father had, he did in fact follow the words spoken to him and was richly blessed because of it.
So what is the message to us within these words? Do they mean that we are to stay within the situation both naturally and spiritually that we are in right now? I think not. Look at the words again. They say "Live where I tell you." The question that we should all be asking Him then is, "Where is He telling us to live?" Of course our minds will immediately think of our natural surroundings first, but this is the wrong place to begin.
To answer the question, we should look at the spiritual side first. Where is He asking us to live spiritually? Is it not within the guidelines the Torah gives us? This is a very easy principle to put into practice considering the season we are approaching. It may surprise many of you, but there are those who are reading this commentary today that are still considering what to do for Christmas. They are making plans to live in the practices of this pagan holiday. To those who are doing so, I must ask you the question posed to Isaac, "Where are you told to live?" Have you been told to live in pagan practices or have you been called out to live a life separate and unto Him? Of course, we could spend all day picking on Christmas and make most of us feel really good about ourselves, but what about other areas of life? How are we doing regarding living within the guidelines of Torah which He has told us to live? Are we continually looking to the horizon of man- made solutions to problems and turmoil in life, or are we looking to Torah? Do we have one spiritual eye on Torah, but the other eye on something else, just in case He does not come through in time?
In the natural there is so much upheaval in the world around us today. Yah is in the midst of positioning His family, I believe. Many people are being told to uproot everything they have ever known and take a walk of faith similar to that which Isaac's father Abraham had told him about so many times. When the famine came in the place Isaac was living in, he did just what his father had done during his life. He wanted to move somewhere else. But the message to Isaac was very clear. He was told to not follow the life of another man, but rather to follow the Elohim of that man. He was taught not to duplicate the life of his father, but rather to trust the One who directed that life. He was told to live where He was telling Isaac to live, not to look to where his father had lived.
Isaac was on a new walk. It was one that no one had ever walked before. In order for him to live in the provision of Yah, he had to learn to trust in the voice of Yah. He had to learn to not follow the path that looked good or sounded good. He had to learn to walk by faith, not concerned about how it looked.
Today, we too are on a walk similar to Isaac. No one has ever done this before. We must each learn to live where He tells us. We must understand however that it is the spiritual living that has to come first. That spiritual life is found within the pages of His voice called Torah. If we will learn this, then where He tells us to live in the natural and how He tells us to get there will be a piece of cake, or maybe we should say a piece of matza.
Shabbat Shalom,
Mike

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