The Father

My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones. Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine. My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline or be weary of his reproof, for the Lord reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights. (Proverbs 3:1-12 ESV)

These verses show us that as we do what God says then He will do for us. 

He is our Father and we must be obedient. What good and earthly father does not expect the same from his children? Should we expect anything less from Our Heavenly Father?

Keep the commandments and our days are lengthened. Sounds good to me.

We will have great success as we remain faithful and loving. Anything wrong with that?

Trust Him and acknowledge Him and our paths will be straight (secure). No brainer to me.

I think you got the idea of where our focus must be. 

Do we look at the adversities or the Solver? 

To me it is obvious and I hope it is to you too.

Shalom my friends,

Shifra

What is God to Us Who Believe?

Comforter-

"...the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,"

 2 Corinthians 1:3b

Counselor-

"For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

Isaiah 9:6

Creator-

"and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator."

Colossians 3:10

Defender-

"Awake, and rise to my defense!" 

Psalm 35:23a

Deliverer-

"You are my help and my deliverer;"

Psalm 40:17b

Fortress-

"The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress."

Psalm 46:7 (also verse 11)

Guide-

"Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me."

Psalm 31:3

Healer-

"But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed."

Isaiah 53:5

Helper-

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."

Psalm 46:1

Leader- 

See Psalm 31:3

Lover-

"I am my lover's and my lover is mine;"

Song of Solomon (Songs) 6:3a

Peace-

"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:7

Redeemer-

"When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."

Luke 21:28

Refuge-

"Free me from the trap that is set for me, for you are my refuge."

Psalm 31:4

Rescuer-

"The Lord is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one.

Save your people and bless your inheritance; be their shepherd and carry them forever."

Psalm 28: 8 & 9 ( also see Luke 15: 1-7 Parable of the Lost Sheep)

Rock- 

See Psalm 31:3

Savior-

"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ The Lord."

Luke 2:11 ( also see Luke 15:11-32 The Prodigal Son)

Shepherd-

"The Lord is my shepherd,"

Psalm 23:1a

Shield-

"The Lord is my strength and shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped."

Psalm 23:7a

Strength-

See Psalm 23:7

All scripture is from the New International Version of the bible.

Well my friends, be at peace and be blessed,

Shifra

God Speaks

Instead of doing my normal blog I decided to let the scripture itself speak to you. 

This is what God gave me at intercessory prayer this morning:

“Give attention to me, my people, and give ear to me, my nation; for a law will go out from me, and I will set my justice for a light to the peoples. My righteousness draws near, my salvation has gone out, and my arms will judge the peoples; the coastlands hope for me, and for my arm they wait. Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth beneath; for the heavens vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and they who dwell in it will die in like manner; but my salvation will be forever, and my righteousness will never be dismayed. (Isaiah 51:4-6 ESV)

Be at peace and please let me know how God has impacted you with these verses.

In Yeshua,

Shifra