Ecclesiastes 3:1, "There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven."(NASB)
Looking and loading pictures in my "Throwback Album" on FaceBook had me to ponder the way of the world in this present day; included therein was a picture of my baby brother and sister, which she couldn't have been more than 3 years old, but yet around her wrist was a wrist watch (if memory serves me right, it was an Authentic Mickey Mouse Watch by Disney). After wondering to myself if she still maintained possession of the watch, my mind reflected on today's up and coming youth, to the extent of today's youth (and even some of us - the youth of yesterday), not being able to tell the time via an analog watch/clock. Everything around and about us has been digitized - just take a quick moment and look around you (right now), on the lower right hand of your screen (if you're reading this blog on a pc), there's the date and the time digitally so; look up at your cable/satellite television receiver (DVR) or your DVD (or VCR), the microwave oven, your cell phones - unless you're various devices allows an digital image of an analog clock setting, EVERYTHING is DIGITAL.
I'm not writing as a advocate for all things analog. I appreciate this digital age we now reside - I am however concerned that by time I have grandchildren (no time soon I hope) that I won't be able to hand down the pocket watch, my dad gave me...it'll be this thing that needs polishing and when you open it up, there will just be this thing with two hands a few numbers; there will be no buttons to push, nothing to connect it to an I-Pad or an I-Phone...I can imagine them saying, "Thank Gramps" and later going home with their parents asking, "Dad/Mom, what is this thing my granddaddy gave me?"
More so, as an Apostle of the LORD JESUS CHRIST I have a dual responsibility, one to inform you as to what time it is...and to remind you of times past. For the last few years, I have been watching the Hebraic Calendar, it was not until recent that I have been more vocal in regards to the information that it provides me. In my last two blogs, "Moving Beyond the Hurt...Towards Great Expectations" and "My Configuration is Changing" I provide a little insight into where we are and the direction we're headed; might I submit unto you the WORD of the LORD, "he that has ears, let him hear...we played (joyful) music for you, but you didn't dance, so we then played sad songs, but you didn't cry..." (my paraphrase of Matthew 11: 15, 17). In other words, I don't know what you will do with the prophetic insight available to you via these blogs, whether you will dance, cry or do nothing - it's all up to you. While you consider what to do or even if you should listen to me at all, I yet must CRY OUT until salvation and deliverance comes to your house (and to mine). I have revealed to you in my first blog what the LORD said to me at the beginning of this year, when HE told me to prepare the Church/Kingdom to advance into new levels and areas that are outside this world - to build a "Space Ship" of sorts...Before you laugh at me (again), might I remind you to remember Noah, Founder & Senior Pastor of "The Ark."
Didn't It Rain Children?
Rained 40 Days/Rained 40 Nights Without Stopping
Noah was Glad when the Rain Stopped Dropping
Knock at the Window/Knock at the Door
Crying, "Noah, can't you take on a few More?"
Noah cried, "No, you're full of Sin, GOD has the Key, you Can't Get In..."
Don't get caught left outside the space shuttle - because once we take off, that's it...
The Church is preparing to celebrate, "Holy Week" or the "Week of Passions" while another group our Jewish brothers/sisters is preparing to celebrate, "Passover" or "Pesach". "Holy Week" begins with Sunday of the Passion of our LORD better known as "Palm Sunday." Here, we commemorate the entrance of the MESSIAH into Jerusalem, being celebrated by those who heard and some who witnessed the many accounts of miracles that were wrought at HIS HANDS. Those who witness Lazarus being raised miraculously from the grave, others who were present on either occasion of the feeding miracles, perhaps some who looked on as HE walked on the water and allowed Peter to do likewise. Today was the day HE was celebrated by the masses as the people shouted HIS praise to the tune of "Hosanna! Blessed is HE who comes in the NAME of the LORD!" What interests me here is "Hosanna" has two simultaneous meanings: it is a cry for salvation, while at the same time it is a declaration of praise and adoration. So it appears that the people were crying out for help ("FATHER, forgive them...") while yet agreeing the LORD is worthy of Praise!
"Passover" or the "Pesach" commemorates the Exodus account where Israel were made free from the bondage of slavery Egypt. Passover begins on the 15th day of the Hebraic month of Nisan (through the 22nd) and is celebrated for eight days. In the Exodus account scripturally we're shown how the LORD delivers the Children of Israel from Egypt by inflicting 10 plaques (מכות מצרים, Makot Mitzrayim) upon the Egyptians before Pharaoh agrees to release Israel from bondage, the tenth and worst of the plagues being the slaughter of the first-born. The Israelites were to mark their doorposts with the blood of a lamb and by reason of seeing this sign, the spirit of the LORD would "PASS OVER" that home. When Pharaoh finally agrees to allow Israel to make their exit, it is said in Judaism that they left so fast - that even while bread was baking in the oven, they opened the oven, grabbed the bread (which didn't get an opportunity to rise) and ate it on the run. This is why during the Passover, no leavened bread is eaten. Herein, roughly 600,000 adult males, plus many more women and children, left Egypt and embarked on a journey towards Mount Sinai as the LORD's chosen.
Even today firstborn males over the age of 13 are obligated to fast on the beginning of Passover in recognition of the fact that during the "Plague of the Firstborn" (which occurred at midnight of Nissan 15), the LORD passed over the Jewish firstborn when HE killed all firstborn Egyptians. If there is a firstborn male in the family under the age of 13, the obligation to fast rests with the father. So for instance, I'm the firstborn male in my family - but if my younger brother had a son under the age of 13, my brother would have to fast on tomorrow along with me.
Thirty days prior to Passover those who are keepers of Passover will actually inspect their homes and clean out any and all traces of chametz (any food made of grain and water that have been allowed to ferment and rise). That's right eight days of NO Wonder-bread, Frosted Flakes, German Chocolate Cake, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Pizza, Pasta (no beer neither). Basically, any processed food that is NOT certified "Kosher for Passover" shouldn't be eaten or even left in your pantry during this season. Also, during the Passover, as much as you allow your children to eat in their bedroom and you and your spouse eat dinner in the family room in front of the television - no food may leave the kitchen; and after eating, your clothes must be brushed off and your hands must be washed thoroughly (but you do that already I'm sure).
With Passover beginning, let's talk about miracles: Passover is full of miracles. From the introduction of Moses all the way through the parting of the Red Sea. I'd like to even consider regarding the 10 plagues as being the workings of the miraculous. A miracle is defined as an event attributed to divine intervention; a perceived interruption of the laws of nature, while not fully explainable by the laws of nature. So when Aaron strikes the Nile and the waters turn into blood - miracle. Frogs, and more frogs overrun the land of Egypt - miracle; and the list goes on to include the other plagues that befell Egypt. There was nothing done that that Moses could have learned when he from time to time would sit with the Egyptian priests, thus these were all wrought by the HAND and the WILL of the LORD. Even the Egyptian sorcerers concluded that GOD's HAND was upon these acts because they were unable to duplicate them nor counter them with something greater.
I mentioned in the previous blog that Nisan is the first month of the Jewish calendar and marks the New Year. What I failed to mention is that while it's the first ecclesiastical month, it is the seventh civil month (both creation and completion). I shared with you how Adar II (which is our "shana m'uberret" or "Pregnant Year"), now we're in the time of harvest. in Adar II - I gave you insight into networking, collaborating with your neighbor (this was the seed you were to plant). Harvest is here - what did you plant in Adar I and Adar II? Who did you collaborate with (agree with) in prayer? Where did you go out of our way to be a blessing to someone else in Adar II? This was vitally important to your success in this season - I shared with you that the LORD is going to cause us to move beyond the limitations of length, width and height or third dimensional properties and go into Tetraspace (the 4th Dimension).
Herein lies the harvest. I'm decreeing and declaring that the supernatural, the miraculous will spring forth as never before during this Passover. I don't know how the LORD will show HIMSELF in your situation during this time - I can tell you from HIS previous acts, HE does things in a BIG Way. But what I want you to pay careful attention here, nothing was done during Passover for one individual; everything was done on a corporate level on a scale that was inclusive (not exclusive). What HE's showing me (even as I type) is if you're trying to exclude people (a very natural thing no doubt, pending the circumstances), you're not ready to receive the Miracles of Nisan. HE's not parting Red Sea's just for you and yours, when deliverance comes this time it's for you and for that loved one (that hasn't been that loving here lately). Don't think for one moment that all 600,000 Israelites and their wives and children got along with each other, I am however suggesting that if there was a "fallout". No one was left behind, no one was excluded from the blessing that came to deliver and bring salvation unto Israel CORPORATELY. So, you don't have to call folks and give no phony apologies this week (just so you don't miss out), but when deliverance is nigh upon you - don't forget that the blessing didn't come JUST FOR YOU, and YOU ALONE. We are going to be blessed in this season to be a blessing... Likewise if you do what's right and call upon the NAME of the LORD, you won't have to call others who have been blessed to remind them you're in need of blessing, just cry out the more unto the LORD. Hosanna!, which says, "LORD I need YOUR HELP & YOU are WORTHY of my PRAISE!"
When we really think about it the only thing that will remove negativity from around us is selflessness. During this week, if you find yourself down in the dumps, take a quick look outside...you'll find someone worse off than you, when you do - if you have the power to do something, don't withhold the opportunity to do so...
Watch how GOD favor's you this week despite yourself...
I pray blessings upon your life and this ancient holy apostolic ministry. Now through the intercession of the blessed apostles Peter and Paul, may the peace of GOD, which is beyond all understanding, keep your heart and mind in the knowledge and love of GOD and of HIS SON, our LORD. In the name of the FATHER, and of the SON and the HOLY GHOST. Amen…
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