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I trust that everyone had a wonderful Passover – my family most certainly did.
Having said that, I missed a (self-imposed) deadline last week… for the first time in nearly a year, I failed to post an article. I apologize to those that are regular visitors to this site, but in truth, it isn’t you I failed, it’s the one to whom I committed when I reluctantly began this endeavor; YHVH.
But in my mind I keep returning to something, something that gives me hope – that the grace of ADONAI is not exhausted, that his compassion has not ended. [On the contrary,] they are new every morning! How great your faithfulness!
Lamentations 3:21 – 23
I must admit that I have found the present time and circumstances of the hour in which we now find ourselves frustrating and even disappointing. Frustrating in that, issues I feel need to be moving rapidly seem to have stopped dead. Disappointing because in the midst of trial, I find the revelation of the true character and nature of many (myself included) to be… less than what has been “advertised”.
God has a funny way of revealing truth, and sometimes the truths with which we find ourselves faced are not what we expected or desired – but they are the truth none-the-less and that requires acceptance lest we brand ourselves hypocrites and liars. If it seems that I am being fairly opaque, it’s because I am. The issues I’m presently addressing aren’t the point of this post – what I see coming however, is.
Recently, I sat pondering our – and my – present circumstances. I wasn’t complaining out loud, but I was very perplexed and the truth is, God knows our hearts and minds better than we know ourselves. He heard my complaints though I had not vocalized them and, true to His nature, He responded:
“How do you suppose the Hebrews truly felt, passing through the Yom Suph… a crushing wall of water to their right and to their left, a murderous army at their heels, and no idea what lay beyond the path I made for them in the midst of the waters. They had no power, no say and no control – their only choice, their only hope was to trust me and pass through the midst of the turmoil. There was certainly fear, there was certainly frustration and yes, there was anger – but My arm was not too short to save them and bring them through unscathed.
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On the other side, the Hebrews saw their enemies crushed. They saw the hope of the promise on the horizon, and would receive provision to make the journey. On the other side, they rejoiced and sang – so too will you, my people, rejoice and sing on the other side.
As we await deliverance through this period, there are a number of issues I believe that God is highlighting – matters that those who are aware, have been praying over for many, many years.
Rather than attempt to rehash the issues and explain to those for whom this would be new information, I would point to the works of others who have done a magnificent job in identifying and explaining it. Know however, that what I present to you today is the tip of an iceberg. The reality of the situation is far more pervasive than many would believe and acceptance may be difficult.
Remember, truth isn’t what we think or perceive; truth is – what is.
Until next time,
שלום עליכם – Shalom Aleichem – Peace Be Upon You