October 9, 1998
“The counsel of YHVH stands for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose Elohim is YHVH; and the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance” (Ps. 34:11-12). “For YHVH'S portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance” (Deu. 32:9). “For I am YHVH, I change not; therefore you sons of Yacov are not consumed” (Mal.3:6). What encouraging words for those of us who have seen and experienced personally the fulfillment of Malachi. 4:6 “And he will turn the hearts of the fathers (Patriarchs) to the children ( their progeny), and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the earth with a curse." We now have no doubt about the faithfulness of YHVH, His lovingkindness, and His tender mercies. We also have the advantage of understanding the counsel of YHVH as it refers to this generation of His nation His inheritance Israel (both houses). Even the head of the first church in Jerusalem, James, addresses his letter to the twelve tribes that are scattered abroad and speaks to them about a Father of light that has no variation or shadow of turning (see James 1:1, 17). James then continues with these words “In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we might be, as it were, the first fruits among His creatures” (James 1:18).
YHVH said that “Ephraim is My first born (first fruit)” (Jer. 31:9). “Israel is My son, My first–born” (Ex.4:22). YHVH’s remaining true and consistent, according to His word, is vital for our faith, because if He has not proven Himself faithful to His covenant bride Israel and went out after another, we have an adulterer for a husband. Likewise if we preach another bride, another inheritance, we become a false witness “A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall not escape”(Pro. 19:5). Even the commandments tell us not to bare false witness especially against YHVH. We of the redeemed remnant of Israel are to sing a new song; “Sing unto him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise. For the word of YHVH is right; and all his works are done in truth” (Psa. 33:3-4). What works?
“Therefore thus says YHVH, who redeemed Avraham, concerning the house of Yacov, Yacov shall not now be ashamed, neither shall his face now wax pale. But when he sees his children, the work of mine hands, in the midst of him, they shall sanctify my name, and sanctify the Holy One of Yacov, and shall fear the God of Israel. They also which erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmured shall learn doctrine” (Isa. 29:22-24).
We can really be encouraged today: “For behold, days are coming,’ declares YHVH, ‘when I will restore the captivity of My people Israel and Judah.” I will also bring them back to the land that I gave to their forefathers, and they shall posses it” (Jer. 30:2). “In those days the house of Judah will walk with the house of Israel, and they will come together from the land of the north to the land that I gave your fathers as an inheritance.” (Jer. 3:18).
Yes, we are YHVH’s inheritance but He also gave His inheritance an inheritance. As mentioned in the above scripture the land promised to our forefathers awaits redemption just like through Yeshua, He has redeemed us.
The house of Judah began to redeem their portion of the land of Israel but in the course of world events and pressures all around they are succeeding their rights to their inheritance and compromising the contract that YHVH has made with them. The big question before Ephraim a (firstborn and redeemer) will he be willing to take up the responsibility and redeem the rest of the inheritance?
Ephraim
How good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together
in unity....for in this God commands the blessing “life eternal” (Ps. 133).
“The counsel of YHVH stands for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose Elohim is YHVH; and the people whom he has chosen for his own inheritance” (Ps. 34:11-12). “For YHVH'S portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance” (Deu. 32:9). “For I am YHVH, I change not; therefore you sons of Yacov are not consumed” (Mal.3:6). What encouraging words for those of us who have seen and experienced personally the fulfillment of Malachi. 4:6 “And he will turn the hearts of the fathers (Patriarchs) to the children ( their progeny), and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the earth with a curse." We now have no doubt about the faithfulness of YHVH, His lovingkindness, and His tender mercies. We also have the advantage of understanding the counsel of YHVH as it refers to this generation of His nation His inheritance Israel (both houses). Even the head of the first church in Jerusalem, James, addresses his letter to the twelve tribes that are scattered abroad and speaks to them about a Father of light that has no variation or shadow of turning (see James 1:1, 17). James then continues with these words “In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we might be, as it were, the first fruits among His creatures” (James 1:18).
YHVH said that “Ephraim is My first born (first fruit)” (Jer. 31:9). “Israel is My son, My first–born” (Ex.4:22). YHVH’s remaining true and consistent, according to His word, is vital for our faith, because if He has not proven Himself faithful to His covenant bride Israel and went out after another, we have an adulterer for a husband. Likewise if we preach another bride, another inheritance, we become a false witness “A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall not escape”(Pro. 19:5). Even the commandments tell us not to bare false witness especially against YHVH. We of the redeemed remnant of Israel are to sing a new song; “Sing unto him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise. For the word of YHVH is right; and all his works are done in truth” (Psa. 33:3-4). What works?
“Therefore thus says YHVH, who redeemed Avraham, concerning the house of Yacov, Yacov shall not now be ashamed, neither shall his face now wax pale. But when he sees his children, the work of mine hands, in the midst of him, they shall sanctify my name, and sanctify the Holy One of Yacov, and shall fear the God of Israel. They also which erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmured shall learn doctrine” (Isa. 29:22-24).
We can really be encouraged today: “For behold, days are coming,’ declares YHVH, ‘when I will restore the captivity of My people Israel and Judah.” I will also bring them back to the land that I gave to their forefathers, and they shall posses it” (Jer. 30:2). “In those days the house of Judah will walk with the house of Israel, and they will come together from the land of the north to the land that I gave your fathers as an inheritance.” (Jer. 3:18).
Yes, we are YHVH’s inheritance but He also gave His inheritance an inheritance. As mentioned in the above scripture the land promised to our forefathers awaits redemption just like through Yeshua, He has redeemed us.
The house of Judah began to redeem their portion of the land of Israel but in the course of world events and pressures all around they are succeeding their rights to their inheritance and compromising the contract that YHVH has made with them. The big question before Ephraim a (firstborn and redeemer) will he be willing to take up the responsibility and redeem the rest of the inheritance?
Ephraim
How good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together
in unity....for in this God commands the blessing “life eternal” (Ps. 133).
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