Encouragement

"The Lord is exalted, for He dwells on high;
He will fill Zion with justice and righteousness.
He will be the sure foundation for your times,
a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge;
the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure."
Isaiah 33:5-6

"give, and it will be given to you. Good measure,
pressed down, shaken together, running over,
will it be put into your lap. For with the measure
you use it will be measured back to you."
Luke 6:38

Blessings to you,
Shifra

A Christlike Life

Saying you are a believer in Christ doesn't make you a believer. You can have all the head knowledge in the world, but if it isn't in your heart then what good is it?

You may say all the right things, but if God doesn't get the glory then they are just words in the wind.

We are made of God, created by His hands, but who or what do you truly acknowledge?

Are you worshiping God or men who teach God's word and/or men who make rules?

God says we will know them by their fruit. What do you display? Do your actions show forth peace or turmoil; self-centeredness or selflessness; hatred or love? I could go on, but you get the drift.

Speaking the 'walk' and actually 'walking' the 'walk' are two entirely different things.

How dare we question God or even dare to tell Him what needs to be done!!! We are not the Creator, but the Creation.

We are all 'sinners' till we actually acknowledge what He, and He alone, has done on our behalf.

I am so thankful that Yeshua/Jesus took my sins upon Himself. That He became the final sacrificial Lamb and because of what He did, with the shedding of His blood, I have been set free.

Where do you stand? To whom or to what do you place your allegiance?

"These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.
Their worship of me is made up only of rules taught by man."
"You turn things upside down, as if the potter were thought to be like clay! Shall what is formed say to him who formed it, "He did not make me?" Can the pot say of the potter, "He knows nothing." " (Isaiah 29:13, 16 NIV)

Blessings,
Shifra

Be Exalted

Greatly exalted is my Lord;
I humbly bow my knee,
in the presence of His
awesomeness.
I will forever shout and proclaim
His name;
For He is God and shall always be
the One I will follow for all
ETERNITY!!!
Yeshua be praised!!!
Jesus be exalted above all other names!!!

Be blessed, my friends,
Shifra

Reflection

Is God interested in the beauty of the church building or the beauty within the heart of man?

Does the building draw the people to God or is it  the way we live that inspires and draws the people in?

Are our religious acts important to our Maker?

Do our religious acts draw people to God?

What is true worship?

Does reading the bible, praying, and fellowship with other believers mean that God is obligated to be there for us?

What truly impresses God?

God is not interested in outward displays, but judges the intents and thoughts of the heart.

It is a meek spirit and an obedient heart that He desires. He seeks a pure heart from us and not religious acts of service.

Father, help us to always remember that You are a loving and caring God, but that You do discipline us when needed. Help us to remain faithful and true to You and that we keep ourselves pure in Your eyes. We want to be the well adorned bride without spot or wrinkle. Amen.

Blessings,

Shifra