Shabbat Word
26/10/2019
Shabbat Shalom!
Psalm 148:1-14
148:1) Praise Yahuah!
Praise Yahuah from the heavens!
Praise Him in the heights!
148:2) Praise Him, all His angels!
Praise Him, all His host!
148:3) Praise Him, sun and moon!
Praise Him, all you shining stars!
148:4) Praise Him, you heavens of heavens,
You waters that are above the heavens.
148:5) Let them praise the name of Yahuah,
For He commanded, and they were created.
148:6) He has also established them forever and ever.
He has made a decree which will not pass away.
148:7) Praise Yahuah from the earth,
You great sea creatures, and all depths!
148:8) Lightning and hail, snow and clouds;
Stormy wind, fulfilling His word;
148:9) Mountains and all hills;
Fruit trees and all cedars;
148:10) Wild animals and all cattle;
Small creatures and flying birds;
148:11) Kings of the earth and all peoples;
Princes and all judges of the earth;
148:12) Both young men and maidens;
Old men and children:
148:13) Let them praise the name of Yahuah,
For His name alone is exalted.
His glory is above the earth and the heavens.
148:14) He has lifted up the horn of His people,
The praise of all His holy ones;
Even of the children of Yisra’el, a people near to Him.
Praise Yahuah!
A Word
Brand HaSatan: Publications Relations Coup (Part 4)
The following is an imaginary story taking place very early in the history of mankind. It is the fourth meeting between haSatan and the public relations demon, Spindoc.
In a previous ‘meeting’ HaSatan wanted Simple Man to believe that it was, as Yahuah `Elohiym, all-knowing. Although in previous episodes it has been recorded that HaSatan and it demon have knowledge of future events, this has only been done for the sake of the story. It is the belief at FGA that demons, including the chief of demons, HaSatan, do not have any prophetic ability. They are certainly capable of reading Scripture and drawing knowledge from Yahuah’s prophets, but of themselves have no such ability. In fact, the least mature Believer has a greater ability to understand Scripture as they have the Ruach HaKodesh leading them.
Spindoc: How goes it, boss? All that we have discussed has been put into motion. We now need to start it all off by going public with your image. I am not sure how you want Simple Man to know you.
HaSatan: Almighty is both loved and feared. That is how I want to be.
Spindoc: There is, of course, a third way. What if we can discredit Almighty?
HaSatan: That is never going to be possible as Simple Man will always believe Scripture!
Spindoc: Well, if we can discredit Scripture, then we discredit Him.
HaSatan: If we are going to do that, then the best way is to attack the account of Creation. Simple Man was not around, so we will have demons set up experts in sciences that will contradict Scripture. We will drip feed Simple Man a creditable alternative to Creation and have the experts ‘mis-interpret’ their research results.
Spindoc: Yes, that would work. We could also discredit you.
HaSatan: I am not having that! I want Simple Man to know me; to adore; to worship me.
Spindoc: Wait, let me explain. If we can make out that Almighty is a myth made up to frighten people to believe Him, why not do the same for you? Almighty is feared by Simple Man who will struggle to understand why he is frightened of something that he cannot not see. We can make you frightening but ridiculed at the same time. Let us create a persona that is horrific for Simple Man to behold. You will be all red in colour; Simple Man hates that colour as it represents shed blood. You must have sharp fang-like teeth; Simple Man relates this to wild animals that will savage and devour them. Instead of a nice crown on your head, let us have you with horns. The more ridiculous you seem, the less likely Simple Man will take you seriously. Simple Man will look upon the one who leads people astray as this ridiculous character. Almighty will have a difficult time to warn Simple Man that you even exist. This will undermine Almighty’s strategy of a tempter and sin that He shows in Scripture. Let us give you a serpent-like tail, as well, because Almighty has put the fear of snakes into Simple Mans’ consciousness.
HaSatan: A sort of double blow. I must have some form of kingly sceptre though, a sign of my authority.
Spindoc: How about a trident? It is a fearsome weapon.
HaSatan: I like the idea already!
Spindoc: Almighty is loved; then let us create a persona for you that Simple Man will love. What about a character that the children will love but adults know does not exist? It will be a man that can have supernatural powers to be everywhere at once, knows all a child’s secrets, and gives gifts to those that have behaved themselves, just like Almighty. He will be have no past but just appears. We can even have the man appear at the same time as when Simple Man celebrates Yahuah `Elohiym appearing to Simple Man. If we create such a character for children then make him out as being a lie, then maybe we can do the same with Simple Man’s idea of Almighty. We must make sure that Simple Man is not too frightened, so you will need to take on the appearance of an old man, but using your alluring smile.
HaSatan: I will need a name, a proper name not just some title. Almighty has a name, and I want a name!
Spindoc: What about Santa!
Are you one that celebrates ‘Christmas’ when Santa Claus brings presents? How is it possible that on one day ‘he’ can be everywhere at once so that ‘he’ give ‘his’ presents? How strong is ‘he’ to be able to the weight of all those presents? ‘He’ surely knows when each and every child has been good or bad, doesn’t ‘he’?
Beloved, we are coming into the time when HaSatan is celebrated by the general public: hallowe’en. Do not make the mistake of ridiculing the chief of demons in its character as the devil: red, fang-toothed, horned, forked-tailed, trident-wielding. It is real and most dangerous. It knows that its time is rapidly running out. Until its final incarceration, it aims to drag as many souls down to Hellas it can; and will use any and every trick to do so. Remember this waning when you tell your children of Santa, the easter bunny, the tooth fairy and of Yahusha. When they grow up and realise there is no such thing as Santa, the easter bunny and the tooth fairy, what will they think of Yahusha?
Are you one that will be carving out a pumpkin? Why is it that thousands of tone of food (pumpkin) can be wasted? What you are actually doing is offering up pumpkin ‘flesh’ to the demon that you have just carved. Another harmless tradition? At best, it is a disgrace’ at worst, it is another satanic rite entering into everyday life.
There is only one way to repel the attacks of HaSatan (or more correctly its demons) and that is to have the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) to come to dwell in you. This is one of the results of true salvation in that by choosing to believe in all the promises of Yahuah `Elohiym you are choosing to ignore the lies of HaSatan. There is only one way of salvation and that is to accept the freely-given of Yahuah in His Son, Messiah Yahusha.
Ameyn.
Halleluyah!
If you want to accept Father’s offer of salvation through Messiah Yahusha, you need to ask Him in prayer along these lines. Use your own words but they must be genuine as Father knows our very hearts and nothing is hidden from Him.
“Father, I am a sinner who needs forgiveness through your Son, Messiah Yahusha. Please forgive me of all my past sins as I accept that, Messiah Yahusha my Saviour, has taken upon Himself my punishment. By your Spirit, help me to live a life worthy of His sacrifice. Thank you, Father, for making this way back to you.”
Remember, the Judge looks into your heart, mind and future.
In other words, when you say a Believer’s prayer you had better mean it.
Father, we thank you for the power of your Word and that Word was made flesh in Messiah Yahusha so that in believing in His Life, Death and Resurrection we may have eternal life with you.
Ameyn.
If you have honestly said such a prayer as this, and truly renounced the sin in your life and accepted Father’s salvation through Messiah Yahusha, then please drop us an e-mail at FGA to let us know. This not only builds up our faith, it offers an opportunity to prayfully support you. Even if you have Believing friends or family, we at FGA would be privileged to pray for you. Please contact us at ezra710@firstgenerationassembly.com. Having believed and prayed, now please find a local faith-based church to attend. Drop FGA an e-mail so that we can rejoice with you and pray and support you over the coming weeks.
If you have sincerely called out to Father for forgiveness, then eternal life is assured. No more question marks on your eternal life, only a full stop. Salvation does not take away the day-to-day questions of life, nor is it a short-cut away from trials or tribulations. Nevertheless, knowing your eternal life is secure, any temporary trial can be overcome by looking at the completed work of Messiah Yahusha.
All blessings to you.
“No mischief shall happen to the righteous,
But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
Lying lips are an abomination to Yahuah,
But those who do the truth are His delight.” (Prov. 12:21, 22).
Breaking Matzah
Our Saviour welcomes all His Family to join in this memorial. If you have accepted Messiah Yahusha as your Master and Saviour please take the next few moments to seek Father and to ensure that all is right between Him and you and between you and your Brothers and Sisters. If not, please put this right before continuing.
If you have not yet accepted Him into your life, then we encourage you to seek Him while it is still possible, as time is running out. When He returns or if you pass away then it will be too late. Please do not partake of the matzah and wine as in doing so, it gives thanks for the broken body (matzah) and shed blood (wine) for and a witness of salvation.
On the night of the Master’s betrayal, He took the matzah, blessed it and broke it saying ‘This is my Body broken for you; take and eat it as a memorial to Me.’
Bless the matzah saying: Blessed are you, O Yahuah our `Elohiym, King of the Universe, who brings forth matzah from the earth.
Break and eat the matzah (sharing it if within a group setting):
After the meal He took the Cup, blessed it saying ‘This is my Blood poured out for you for the remission of sins; take and drink it as a memorial to me.’
Bless the wine saying: Blessed are you, O Yahuah our `Elohiym, King of the Universe, who creates the fruit of the vine.
Drink the wine (sharing it if within a group setting):
Thanksgiving prayer: Blessed are you, O Yahuah our `Elohiym, King of the universe, who gives us, in Yahusha, all that we will ever need. In your lovingkindness and mercy, you rebuild broken lives. You bless us, in Yahusha, with a perfect blessing. Ameyn.
Please note the up-and-coming special days.
29/11/2019 – Rosh Chodesh 9th. Moon
Father willing, we will meet again next Shabbat.
“Y’varekh’kha Yahuah v’yishmerekha,
Ya’er Yahuah panav eleikha vichunekka,
Yissa Yahuah panav eleikha v’yasem l’kha shalom.”
(May Yahuah bless you and keep you)
(May Yahuah make His face to shine upon you and show you His favour)
(May Yahuah lift up His face toward you and give you peace.)
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