November 30, 2024
Teach Your Children to Pray
“…Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder”…Matthew 26:36
Parents, it is time to teach our children to pray. Not just the quick little prayers we taught them when they were toddlers, but scriptural prayers. There are times when they may have to pray on their own. They may not always be able to get you on the phone to pray with them and for them. In these times they need to go to the Father themselves. It could be that He is calling them to pray. Not for them to call on someone else but for them to come to Him. He wants to hear from them.
Show them in the scriptures how Yahusha went to the Father to pray. Let them know they must be willing to do the same. They must be willing to set aside time alone with Him. Just like they set aside time to play video games and talk to friends, they must be willing to set aside time to pray.
They may say, “But I don’t know how to pray. I don’t know how to begin. I don’t know what to pray.” Below is an acrostic, A.C.T.S., that will help them during their prayer time. It is an easy way to remember key elements of prayer. It’s simply prayer in four parts:
Adoration – “…Blessed be Elohiym” - Psalms 68:35. Tell Elohiym how much they appreciate Him. Express their love for Him. Praise His power and majesty. This is a great way to begin their prayer time. Praise Elohiym for the beauty of His creation. They should never run out of praise. “…How terrible art thou in thy works!...” - Psalms 66:3
Confession – “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” - 1 John 1:9. Tell Elohiym where they have fallen short. Be specific. Thank Him for the forgiveness they have in Mashiach and ask for help and strength to turn away from future temptations.
Thanksgiving – Always “…magnify Him with thanksgiving” - Psalms 69:30. They have plenty of reasons to be thankful. Thank Elohiym for His love, His faithfulness, His patience and a million other things. Express gratitude for what He’s doing in their lives. Thank Yahusha for dying on the cross for them. Thank the Ruach Hakodesh for indwelling them, and never leaving. Thank Him for being their conscience, their counselor and that “still small voice.” If they can’t think of anything to say, tell them just say, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. Continue until the Ruach Hakodesh lets them know to stop.
Supplication – “…Let your requests be made known unto Elohiym.” - Philippians 4:6. Let their requests be made known to Elohiym, no matter how small or petty it seems to them. Their requests are not too big for Elohiym the Creator of all? They may also have intercessory prayer requests during this time for friends, family, school, etc. They may even find themselves praying for others more than you are praying for themselves.
Teach your children to pray the scriptures. Teach them to pray Elohiym’s word back to Him. Remind Him of his promises. Remind Him of what He says. Teach them to open their Bibles and pray the scriptures. Before you know it, they won’t need to open their Bible to read the scriptures. The scriptures will be imprinted in their minds and in their hearts and flow out of them.
Luke 18:1 says, “…Men ought always to pray and not to faint”. Team them to Pray! Pray! Pray! They will thank you for it.
Read: James 5:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Psalms – there are many prayers in this book.
Love you all
October 21, 2024
Sabbath Observance
Below are a few things I believe we should and should not do on the Sabbath. I believe these things should be taught to our children. This is how we train them up in the way they should go and when they are old, they will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6). Seek Yahuah (the Lord). He will give you clear guidance and understanding of the scriptures, so you are able to train them in His ways, not the world’s ways. Whatever He says, that is what you do.
What we should and should not do on the Sabbath.
1. Remember – Exodus 20:8-11, “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy”. Holy means to be set apart. Yahuah has only asked for one day out of seven days. Keep the focus on Him and set this one day apart for Him. Rest, read scriptures, pray, study. The point is to keep your focus on Yahuah. As you meditate on Him, He will refresh your soul (mind, emotions and your will). Teach your children that this is the fourth of the Ten Commandments. Just like we keep the other nine, we are to keep this one as well. It only takes breaking one of the Commandments to be disobedient to Elohiym.
2. Rest, don’t work, Exodus 35:2. Do not do any work that will cause you to receive income/earn money. No cleaning. No household chores. Keep your focus on Yahuah. Your children will watch and emulate you. If you rest and keep the Sabbath, your children will do the same. They will do what you do.
3. No Cooking, Exodus 35:2-3. Do not kindle any fire (stove, oven). Prepare the meals you will eat on Saturday (breakfast and lunch) on Friday, the preparation day. Do not order food that will cause someone else to work (i.e., restaurants, preparers of food, drivers to bring the food to you, etc.). At sundown on the Sabbath you can cook, order food, or go out to eat. This teaches obedience to Yah’s word.
4. Don’t buy or sell. Keep this day set apart for Yahuah. Nehemiah 10:31, Nehemiah 13:15-21. In addition to buying food. Teach your children how to plan and schedule shopping on one of the other six days. Teach them the importance of dedicating the Sabbath to Yah.
5. No pleasures of your own, Isaiah 58:13-14. Do not do what you want to do. Do what ministers to Yahuah. You can do what it says in Matthew 25:34-36, feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, take in the stranger (very hard to do now a days. You must be led by Yahuah for yours and your families safety), clothe the naked, visit the sick, visit those in prison. As Yahuah said in Matthew 25:39, “…Inasmuch as ye have don’t it unto one of the least of these you have done it unto Me”. When you go out to minister to one of the above, if possible, take your children with you to help. This will teach them not to always focus on themselves. That there are people in this world who want and need their help.
NOTE: I do not believe you must do all that is listed in Matthew 25:34-36 at the same time. Whatever Yah is leading you to do, that is what you do. Seek Him and do what He says for you to do.
6. Fellowship with other believers, Luke 4:16-21. Make every effort to fellowship with other believers. Seek Yah, He will let you know what to do and how to do it. He will even give you who to fellowship with. Acts 13:14, 42, 44, Acts 16:13, Acts 17:1-2, Acts 18:4. This will reinforce Hebrews 10:24-25 to your children.
7. Reflect on the Gospel. Read/Meditate/Study the Word and Pray. 2 Timothy 2:15. If you are unclear about something, ask Yahuah to reveal it to you. He will. This will teach your children to develop a daily habit of setting aside time to spend with Yahuah and to bring EVERYTHING to Him.
Read: To your children Ezekiel 37, the valley of the dry bones.
We are the dry bones.
Love you all
September 21, 2024
Remember the Sabbath Day
“Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.”…Exodus 20:8
Yahusha (Jesus) said in John 14:15, “If you love me, keep my commandments”. One of the commandments He was referring to is Exodus 20:8, “Remember the sabbath day to keep it holy”.
We are to raise our children in nurture and admonition of Yahuah (the Lord) (Ephesians 6:4). We are to teach our children Elohiym’s (God’s) words and to follow his commandments. We teach them the 10 Commandments to our children when they are young, and we speak on the importance of keeping them. Although we teach the 10 Commandments and expect our children to keep them, we have somehow forgotten about the 4th Commandment, “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.”…Exodus 20:8. Yah said in Deuteronomy 6:7, “…thou shalt teach them (the words which he commanded) diligently unto thy children,…”.
Merriam-Webster’s definition of Sabbath: the seventh day of the week observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening as a day of rest and worship; a time of rest.
Spend time with your children teaching them that the Sabbath Day is a day of rest. To rest from the week’s work. A time for renewal, a refreshing. A time to thank Yah (the Lord) for all He has done during the week. To thank Him for all He is getting ready to do in the coming week. A time just to focus on Elohiym. Give Him all the praise, all the glory, all the honor. He deserves it all.
Teach your children that Elohiym is a jealous Elohiym (Exodus 34:14, Deuteronomy 6:15). He wants them to take time to spend with him. After all, he has given them six other days of the week to do all the things they wanted to do. Take one day out of the week, the seventh day, and spend with Him.
Read the scriptures with your children and see what Yahuah says about the Sabbath. He will minister to you through the scriptures. Listen to Him and do what He says. Because of how and what we have been taught, it may be difficult to get started. As you endeavor to follow Yah and His commandments, He will lead and guide you.
Teach your family to honor and obey Elohiym and His Word. Once we keep Yahuah’s commandments and do what He says in 2 Chronicles 7:14, then He will keep His word and do what He says in 2 Chronicles 7:15.
If you love Yah, keep His commandments (John 14:15) and teach your family to do the same.
Read: John 8:32, The entire Book of Exodus, Deuteronomy 6:20-23, Deuteronomy 6:24-25, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18, Proverbs 22:6, Matthew 6:33, Acts 5:29
August, 21 2024
Trust In Yahuah
“Trust in YAHUAH with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.”…Proverbs 3:5-6
Yah is saying at this very moment to trust in Him. I know things might not look good. They might not feel good. They might not even be good. But it is not about how things look. It is not about how you feel. It is not even about how things actually are. It is about what His Word says. He is saying emphatically at this moment to trust Him. Trust Him. Trust Him. Trust Him. Do not lean on what you understand. Acknowledge Him and He will direct your path. You may be in a seemingly impossible situation, but Elohiym has the final say so. He specializes in the impossible. What is impossible with man is possible with Elohiym (Matthew 19:26, Luke 1:37).
Read the encounters in the Bible of the burning bush, where Elohiym parted the Red Sea. When the priests stepped in the water, it parted, and they stepped in on dry ground. Where He healed the woman with the issue of blood, raised Lazarus from the dead, healed Bartimaeus of blindness and countless other impossibles.
Things may seem impossible for your family right now. You may be saying to yourself, “the only way is with Elohiym”. If you are saying this, you are correct. The only way is with Elohiym.
YES, HE IS IN CONTROL! TRUST HIM!
Love you all
Read: Genesis, Exodus 3:2, Exodus 14, Joshua 3:15-17, Matthew 8, Matthew 14, Mark 5, Luke 8, Luke 9:10-17
July, 21 2024
Married Children
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”…Genesis 2:24
Just want to encourage the families of those who have married children or those who have children who are preparing to get married.
Fathers and Mothers, once your child marries, they no longer belong to you. They belong to the one they are married to. You can no longer make decisions for them. You should no longer plan family trips and vacations for them. You can no longer make annual doctor/dental appointments for them. You can no longer be on their checking/savings account. You can no longer keep their apartment key.
Prayerfully you have raised them in fear and admonition of Yahuah (the Lord) and they will be able to live their lives led by Him. The husband (man/male) should be the head of the house and the wife (woman/female) and children should follow him as he follows Mashiach (Christ).
I encourage you to release your child to the one they have married and pray for them often. It may be hard to let them go because you have been the one they have relied on and led their lives for many years. Pray and ask Yah (the Lord) to help you release your child into their marriage. He will do it. For some it may be easy but for many it may be very hard. Trust Yah, He will give you strength to let go.
Keep in mind that although your child has married, they are not out of your life. Now they have a different focus, a different purpose, a different sense of responsibility. Now they will have to put into practice all the things you have taught them (by watching your everyday interactions with the family or getting verbal instructions from you). Mom and Dad, your child does not love you any less, it’s just that now they have a different type of love for another.
Please don’t force yourself on your children or force decisions on them. If you want to do something with your child, let them know and ask them to discuss it with their spouse. If you want to do something with the grandchildren, get approval from the parents first. And remember, what they decide goes. Don’t manipulate your child and change the decision.
Don’t pick sides, especially your child’s side, when your child and their spouse have an argument. Encourage them to take the disagreement to Yahuah. He will give them directions on what to do.
I want to encourage you too, do not let anyone or anything break up your family’s love for one another. The devil will attempt to steal, and to kill, and to destroy (John 10:10) your family relationship now that your child is married and has moved out of the house. I encourage you to cast him out anytime he tries to sneak in. Keep family relationships strong and know your boundaries. Continue to let your children know how much you love them and most importantly pray, pray, and pray.
Love you all
July, 11 2024
Help is From Yahuah
“(A Song of degrees.) I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.” “My help cometh from YAHUAH, which made heaven and earth.” “He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: He that keepeth thee will not slumber.”…Psalms 121:1-3
I want to encourage you to teach your children to look to Yahuah for everything. He is where their help comes from. It is not from Mom, Dad, sister, brother, grandparents, god parents or best friends. Their help needs to always come from Yahuah. Teach them to go to Him first in every situation. He will give them instructions on what to do. It doesn’t matter what happens or is going on in their lives, Yah should be the first person they turn to for help.
I am reminded of the scripture in 2 Kings 1:1-4. King Ahaziah, the King of Samaria, fell and hurt himself and was sick. Instead of inquiring of Elohiym about his illness, he sent his messengers to enquire of Baal-zebub whether he would recover from this disease. This angered YAHUAH and He told Elijah to arise and go to meet the messengers and say unto them, “Is it not because there is not a Elohiym in Yasharel, that you go to inquire of Baal-zebub…”. Yahuah said that King Ahaziah would not recover from the disease and that he would surely die.
In 2 Kings 20:1-6, King Hezekiah was sick unto death. Yahuah sent word to him by Isaiah to get his house in order for he would die. King Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to Yahuah. He wept and reminded Yahuah of how he had served Him in truth and with a perfect heart. How he had done good in His sight. Before Isaiah could get out of King Hezekiah’s sight, Yahuah told him to turn to Hezekiah and let him know that He had heard his prayer, He had seen his tears, and he would heal him
Elohiym’s first commandment says: “Thou shalt have no other gods before me”. In consulting with Baal-zebub, King Ahaziah was inquiring of another god whether he would be healed. Because of his disobedience to Elohiym’s command, King Ahaziah died. King Hezekiah was obedient to Elohiym’s command and consulted Him first. Because of his obedience to Elohiym’s word he was healed and lived. Elohiym added fifteen years to his life.
You should teach your child that no matter what situation they find themselves, they should always go to Elohiym first. Not seek man, money, alcohol or drugs for the answer. Elohiym always has the answer. Seek Him first in everything.
Love you all
June 28, 2024
Do Not Provoke Your Children
“And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath…”…Ephesians 6:4
Throughout the years I have heard these scriptures, “Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right” (Ephesians 6:1). “Honor thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth” (Ephesians 6:2-3). These scriptures are used most of the time when punishing/disciplining a child and the child is being rebellious and the parent is upset.
Seldom have I heard, “…ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath…” (Ephesians 6:4). You see, you will oftentimes see the wrong that your child is doing but can’t see the wrong that you are doing. In families everyone has a responsibility. It is not only up to the children to obey but fathers must not provoke.
You should not dish out undo, excessive or unwarranted punishment. You should not punish a child because you are having a bad day or mad at someone else. If you are having a bad day, I encourage you to spend time on your drive home from work talking to Elohiym (God). Tell Him about your day and how you feel. Get all of the anger and frustrations out so you don’t take them home to your family. 1 Peter 5:7 says to “cast all your care upon him, for he cares for you”. Yahuah (the Lord) cares about everything you care about. Tell Him. He can take it.
Pray that when you get home there will be peace. Even if your child does do something or has done something, you will be able to deal with the child based on the child and not someone or something else.
Now Ephesians 6:4 is not an excuse for children, young or old, to throw in their parents face every time they do something wrong. They shouldn’t use it when they can’t get what they want or are looking for an excuse as to why they did what they did. Actions have consequences.
I encourage you to seek Elohiym in every situation that happens in your family. He will give you guidance on how to handle them. He is a loving, caring Elohiym and He cares about you and your family. Since He created each of you, who better to guide you.
Love you all
June 19, 2024
All Things Are Possible
“…but with Elohiym ALL things are possible”…Matthew 19:26
Contrary to popular belief and what the world says today, it is possible to have love, peace, obedience and respect in the house. It is possible for a husband and wife to love one another and their children. It is possible for children to obey their parents. It is possible to enjoy spending time with your family. It is possible to come home from a hard day’s work and relax with your family. It is possible.
“…but with Elohiym (God) ALLthings are possible” (Matthew 19:26). Take Elohiym at His word. Don’t add to it. Don’t take away from it. He said it, He will do it (Numbers 23:19). He will keep peace, love and respect in your home.
I believe this happens by everyone giving 100%. I’ve heard it said that marriage is 50/50. I beg to differ. It is 100%. The husband giving his all. The wife giving her all. You should not want to have things your way, and getting upset because they can’t be your way. You should respect one another, and one another’s opinion. Not looking for a reason to leave when you have a disagreement. Things get messy and divorce happens when you step out of Yah’s (the Lord’s) will. You no longer want to be joined together as one. You want your own way. You want to do what you see the world doing. You no longer want to do things Yah’s way. You want to do what you want to do. You no longer seek Yah for an answer, you let your flesh take over. Galatians 5:16-17 says, “…walk in the Ruach (Spirit) and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Ruach, and the Ruach against the flesh: and these are contrary to one another: so that you cannot do the things that you would”. When you walk in the flesh, the devil moves in. Wreaking havoc and destroying (John 10:10) what Yah has joined together. Stop letting him tell you things are over. You are better off by yourself. Rebuke him. Cast him out of your marriage, your house, your life (2 Corinthians 10:4-5). Spend time nurturing your marriage. Talking through problems. Bring Yah in to provide guidance. Always keep Him in the midst of your marriage. Keep Him in the midst of your home. A threefold cord (you, your spouse and Yahuah (the Lord) is not quickly broken (Ecclesiastes 4:12).
We sometimes find ourselves looking at someone else’s family and wishing our family was like theirs. Wishing our husbands, wives and children were like someone else’s. If you have done this, I encourage you to go to Yah and ask forgiveness. By wishing your family is like someone else’s family is telling Yah He made a mistake. Yah does not make mistakes. Everything He does is purposeful. The family you have is the family Yah purposed for you to have. Only you can do what you do for the family. More times than not we think we know better and step out of the will of Elohiym, take matters in our own hands. Yah made you unique. Your family was made for you and you alone. You are not like anyone else. He made your husband, your wife, your children just for you. Don’t wish they were like someone else’s. Be grateful and thankful for what He has given you.
Read 1 Peter 2:11
Love you all
June 13, 2024
CHILDREN: A GIFT FROM ELOHIYM
Psalms 127:3-5, “Lo, children are an heritage of YAHUAH: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate”.
Children are given to us as a gift from Elohiym (God). We are to raise them up in fear and admonition of Yahuah (the Lord). To worship Him and no other. To give Him all the praise and all the glory. We are to teach them His laws, commandments and statutes and to always keep their heart and mind to Him. We are to teach them right and wrong according to the scriptures. Not what you say, but what the scripture, Elohiym’s word, says. We are to teach them not to be ashamed of the gospel of Mashiach (Christ) for it is the power of Elohiym unto salvation to everyone that believes (Romans 1:16).
Just as arrows in a quiver are shot to their destiny, the same should be done for children. Parents should seek Yah (the Lord) diligently for the path their children should take. Once the path is revealed and recognized, release the child to the destiny Yah has for them. Don’t hold on to them and be scared for them but release them to do what Yah has planned for them. Don’t release them too early for they may not be ready (mature enough, financially able) and may get devoured by the devil. He walks around as a roaring lion seeking whom he can devour (1 Peter 5:8). Children need to be taught to put on the whole armor of Elohiym (Ephesians 6:10-18) that they may be able to stand against his wiles (tricks). He is a trickster and he is defeated.
If children have no one else to support them. No one else on their side, parents should always be on their side. I’m talking about young children, teenage children and grown, old children. Children need to know that no matter what they go through in life, they can look to Mom and Dad for support. They can look to Mom and Dad to tell them the truth and help them make the right decisions.
Parents should always be proud of their children’s accomplishments no matter how great or how small. Take time to let your child know just how proud you are of them and celebrate them. Encourage them to continue to do great things. If they are lacking in an area, encourage them and let them know they can do better. Help them to do better.
Parents should raise their children to respect adults and stand up for them when false accusations come against them. Don’t let the child fight it out with adults, trying to defend themselves. Parents should take control of the situation and defend their child.
Parents should not be ashamed of their children. There are children who have handicaps, both mental and physical. Parents should be just as proud and love their child as if they had no handicap at all. Elohiym chose you to be the child’s parents. He knew just how much you could take. He equipped you to handle whatever comes your way. He is a loving and caring Elohiym.
Read Deuteronomy 28:7, James 4:7-10
Love you all
June 05, 2024
Train Up a Child
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”…Proverbs 22:6
This scripture says to me that Father’s and Mother’s are to train their children in Elohiym’s (God’s) word. They are to teach them His commandments, statutes and judgements (Deuteronomy 6:6-8, Deuteronomy 11: 18-19), so when they are confronted in the world with issues, they won’t give in to the world’s way of doing things. They will automatically revert to what Elohiym has said on the matter.
Parents are to teach children what is right and what is wrong according to the word of Elohiym. Don’t let the world teach them. The world will teach them by their standards, the devil’s standards. Children need to know and understand that there is a price to pay for not obeying Elohiym and there are consequences for being disobedient.
It is not Daddy’s job or Momma’s job it is their job together. They should be on one accord (Genesis 2:24, Mark 10:7-8) on all matters. Not one believes one thing and the other believes another. When the child comes to Daddy, what Daddy says goes. He should not be able to go to Momma and get something different and vise versa. Also, don’t send the child to the other parent because you don’t want to give an answer or be the bad guy. If the child seeks you about something, then you give the answer.
If your child goes astray from what they have been taught, take your heart to Yahuah and continually pray and intercede for them. Never stop praying for them. Never stop loving them. Never stop interceding on their behalf. Continue to believe in Elohiym’s word that what He said in Proverbs 22:6 will come to pass. It doesn’t matter how old they get or how far away you believe they are from Elohiym, they will return to Him.
Stand on His word. Believe His word. Trust His word. “Elohiym is not a man that He should lie…Hath He said, and shall He not do it? Or hath He spoken, and shall He not make it good?”…Numbers 23:19
Read Deuteronomy 6, Deuteronomy 11
Love you all
May 29, 2024
Families Reconciled
I want to encourage you to reconcile your relationship with your family. You may be separated because of something they said or did or because of something you said or did.
Your family’s separation is a work of the enemy. The Word of Elohiym (God) says the enemy comes to steal, and to kill, and to destroy (John 10:10). He wants to destroy everything that Elohiym has created. In the beginning Elohiym established the family with Adam and Eve. When He told them to be fruitful and multiply (Genesis 1:28), He was instructing them to have children. Once the first child was conceived the family unit was set. The devil has been upset and on a quest to destroy the family since then.
Let the past stay in the past. Give it to Yahuah (the Lord). He says to cast ALL your cares on Him for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). All means all. Not just some things. Not just a few things. Not just things you think you can handle. Cast ALL on Him. He can handle it.
If a family member did or said something to you (or vise versa) that caused the separation, please forgive them. Take your wounded heart to Elohiym and let Him heal you. Give the devil no place (Ephesians 4:27). No matter what it was. Even if your family member has gone on to be with Yahuah. Go to their grave and seek or give forgiveness. If you can’t go to the grave, take your heart to Elohiym and let Him know you forgive them. Pour out your heart to him (Psalm 62:8). Free yourself from the bonds the devil y has placed on you.
Please know that I am not making light of anything that has happened to anyone. I know how the devil has gotten in and caused some horrible things to happen to people by their loved ones. One thing I do know is that Elohiym is able to heal. He is able to restore. He is able to put back together what the devil thought he had torn apart. HE IS ABLE!!!
Forgiveness MUST take place. Matthew 6:14-15 says, “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; but if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses”. The scripture is very clear and to the point. By not forgiving, you will not be forgiven by Elohiym. If He does not forgive you, He will not accept you in the kingdom. Please don’t jeopardize your eternity with Elohiym because of a trick of the devil. Forgive and be set free.
Seek forgiveness and restore the family relationship. Even if you did not do anything wrong. Seek forgiveness. Seek repentance. Seek freedom. Forgive so you can be forgiven and walk in victory with your family.
Love you all
May 22, 2024
Mashiach’s Family Structure
1 Corinthians 11:3, “But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Mashiach; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Mashiach is Elohiym”. When Elohiym talks about man being the head of the woman, He is not talking about ability or worth, competence or value, brilliance or advantage. Elohiym is talking about function and order within an organization. Every organization must have a head for it to operate in an efficient and orderly manner. The King James Version study bible notes states: “The concept of headship does not denote qualitative or essential difference. It denotes responsibility and accountability, not superiority”.Elohim created the family and because He is an Elohim of order out of His sovereignty He chose the man as head of His family.
Ephesians 5:22-25, “Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto Yahuah. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Mashiach is the head of the church: and He is the Savior of the body. Therefore as the church is subject unto Mashiach, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, even as Mashiach also loved the church, and gave himself for it.” Submission is a Military term. Submission is always upward never downward. I know to most people this term seems archaic, but this is the word of Yahuah. I don’t believe that a man should try and make his wife submit, that is not his roll. If a woman does not submit, she must answer to Elohiym. The Word of Elohiym instructs husbands to love their wives. It is not the wife’s responsibility to make their husbands love them, he too will have to answer to Yahuah.
Ephesians 6:1-3, “Children, obey your parents in Yahuah: for this is right. Honor thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth”. Our Elohiym has established the family and gave order to it, if we would just obey His commandment and follow His instructions, we will enjoy a prosperous and fulfilled life. Listen family, the scriptures are there, read and obey Elohiym’s command.
Love you all
May 15, 2024
Order in the Family
There is an order of things in the family. Elohiym (God) set it in order.
Husbands take control and be the head of your family as directed by Elohiym. It is your responsibility. There aren’t any stipulations or conditions attached to what Elohiym has said. So whether you want to or not, it is your responsibility and Elohiym will hold you responsible for your family. Search the scriptures and see what He has said. Don’t let self-help books or listen to the world on how to be in control of your family. Listen to Elohiym. He is the one who created you and set things in order. There is a blessing in obeying the commandments of Yah (the Lord).
Wives submit unto your own husband. This is not what I say, this is what the scripture says in Ephesians 5:22-24, “Women, submit yourselves unto our own men, as unto Yahuah (the Lord). For the man is the head of the woman, even as Mashiach (Christ) is the head of the called out assembly: and He is Savior of the body. Therefore, as the called out assembly is subject to Mashiach, so let the women be to their own men in everything”.
There are times when you and your husband may disagree on something. Don’t fight and let the disagreement cause dissention in your house. Be submitted to your husband’s wishes and take your heart to Yah. It is not a matter of who is right or who is wrong. It is the enemy trying to get in. Don’t let him in. Give him no place. (Ephesians 4:27) You should not have to worry about your husband asking you to do or say anything that is illegal, immoral or will cause harm. As you commit yourselves to follow Elohiym and your husband is led by Yahuah, he will not ask you to do such things.
“Children obey your parents in Yahuah: for this is right”. (Ephesians 6:1) When they tell you to do something. Do it. Don’t question or get an attitude. Don’t say you will do something and do not do it or say you will not do something and do it anyway. Elohiym’s 5th Commandment says to, “Honor your father and your mother: that your days may be long upon the land which Yahuah gives you”. (Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1-3) This implies that if you do not honor your father and mother that YOU are cutting your life short. Also read Proverbs 6:20-22, Colossians 3:20.
The scripture also instructs fathers to “… provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged”. (Colossians 3:21, Ephesians 6:4) A part of our jobs as parents is to discipline our children and raise them in admonition of Yahuah. To correct them when they are wrong or do not obey. Not to tear them down and destroy their confidence and self-esteem. We are to provide a safe place for them to live and grow. A place that they know that even though they have been corrected, they are still loved. Just like Abba Father corrects you when you are wrong or do not obey, He still loves you. He won’t turn his back on you. We are to teach them about Yahuah and the consequences of not obeying Him.
Please get in order so Yah can bless your family. Spend time as a family doing things that will cause you to grow closer together and closer to Elohiym. Parents tell your children often that you love them. Children tell your parents often that you love them. Parents spend time reading the Bible with your children and explaining scriptures to them. Let them see and hear you praying, reading, and studying the Bible. Let them hear you tell Yah that you love Him. Leave no doubt of your love for one another and the Father.
Love you all
May 8, 2024
Abundant Life
“The thief comes not but for to kill, and to steal, and to destroy: I come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly”…John 10:10
Don’t let the enemy steal the love, joy, peace and happiness in your family. Rebuke him every time he rears his head. Cast him out once you realize it is him. Take your heart to Yahuah and ask him to show you how the enemy has snuck in unaware with plans to destroy your family. Ask him to show you what to do to fix it. Once He shows you, be obedient and do what He says. Don’t let pride, arrogance, or embarrassment keep you from obeying Yah…”to obey is better than sacrifice”…1 Samuel 15:22
Once you have been obedient and your family is restored, you will be so much happier and at peace, enjoying life and spending time with your family how Elohiym intended. Mothers and Fathers spending quality time with their children. Showing love and teaching them how and what Elohiym says they should be taught (See Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Deuteronomy 11:19, Proverbs 22:6).
I will caution you not to think that once everything is good, that is the end of it. Yes, Elohiym has rebuked the thief from your life, but he (the thief) will stand back patiently waiting for an opportune time to sneak back in. Read the account of Yahusha being tempted by the devil in Luke 4:1-13. Pay particular attention to verse 13. I am persuaded that the devil departing for a season means that he is coming back later. He is standing back watching, waiting to get back in. Now if he did this to our Savior, don’t think he won’t do it to you.
Stay on guard. Stay in prayer. Stay in your Word. Keep your heart always to Yahuah. Always looking, always watching so you can catch the devil when he comes.
Let’s take back what the thief has stolen from us and live a joyous, victorious life in Yahusha with our families.
Love you all
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