In simplifying, I just keep discovering more and more obvious denominations of the currency of Kingdom Economy. As I compare time to investments and livestock to paper stock, I've now come to realize seeds are like pocket change. Scripture has commanded us to harvest seeds, as well as produce. In contemplating this newfound perspective I've developed an even greater appreciation for a sustainable food supply.
When it comes down to no buying and selling, seeds will have a great value. When it comes to maintaining a food supply, again, seeds are the basis! I watch ads pop up across social media and internet articles in regard to food supply and preparation packages. The very best food supply investment is seeds. I've also noted a great many food storage ideas are basically holes in the ground. Also a great place to keep seeds for maximum production.
Garden season is upon us. Invest in the original plan our Creator had for humanity. Produce from seeds in the soil is the greatest dividend you'll ever receive. One tomato seed can produce a plant that will bear 25 pounds of tomatoes. Wall Street offers no returns or dividends that can compare to that!
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Sunday, February 16, 2014
A Good Way to Kill Time . . .
Last week I heard someone use the term, "a good way to kill time," in reference to movies and television; and I found myself just dumbfounded. I cannot imagine the need to kill time! Seems every day, at the end of the day, I still have more to do. Years ago, through the last of my years of owning a television, I referred to it as my OFF switch. I simply could not stay awake to watch it and I realized I really enjoyed living life to the extent, I was tired at the end of the day and didn't want to fall asleep with the television on. As I read about the advertisements and digital capability, I'm really I got rid of mine before this millenium began, but that's not really the point of the article.
What has happened to our society that we need so much leisure time and so much entertainment, to enable us to while away the hours into useless oblivion? Why do we have so much time on our hands that we call useless? When did time become of no value? You certainly won't hear that in a wage and salary negotiation, at least on the part of the employee. My Daddy still refers to wasting time as "burnin' daylight." Which is something he absolutely abhors. I find myself to be very much like him.
I find most of the entertainment in this country to be quite boring. Although I enjoy engaging in a spirited discussions and conversations, it seems many of our current events are little more than gossip with a political spin. Even the political pundits refer to themselves as entertainers.
I realize I can get too many irons in the fire, but I know I'd much rather close the day with many things accomplished and more to do, than have spent hours, killing time. Once hours are spent and time is killed, it's gone forever.
What has happened to our society that we need so much leisure time and so much entertainment, to enable us to while away the hours into useless oblivion? Why do we have so much time on our hands that we call useless? When did time become of no value? You certainly won't hear that in a wage and salary negotiation, at least on the part of the employee. My Daddy still refers to wasting time as "burnin' daylight." Which is something he absolutely abhors. I find myself to be very much like him.
I find most of the entertainment in this country to be quite boring. Although I enjoy engaging in a spirited discussions and conversations, it seems many of our current events are little more than gossip with a political spin. Even the political pundits refer to themselves as entertainers.
I realize I can get too many irons in the fire, but I know I'd much rather close the day with many things accomplished and more to do, than have spent hours, killing time. Once hours are spent and time is killed, it's gone forever.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Stepping Into Our Creator's Plan
Believers of the Bible believe each individual was created with a plan and for a purpose. The problem so many of us seem to struggle with is bringing our own plans into that. I know in my life, even after I began following Messiah, it was easy for me to mix in some of my own plans along the way. That of course, resulted usually in disaster but always in disappointment. The plan of Elohim is perfect, and He doesn't need any of us meddling with it.
Can you imagine if Y'hshuwah took it upon Himself to improve YHWH's plan of redemption? I can't speak for Messiah, but I sure know the details I'd have considered changing . . . When considering the price that was paid at Calvary, our Heavenly Father truly asks so little of us. We have been bought with a price and neither our time, nor our body is our own. That means our will should align with the Father's rather than trying to convince Him of what we want or would like to see happen.
So often, the debates about what we need in this life and the definition of material blessing or even personal achievement take precedence over the simple prayer, "Thy will be done." Several years ago, when I was getting married, my intended made the comment, "we need start making plans." My response was, I think this is where we step into G-d's plan. I mean he wasn't my husband . . . yet. I had already made my vow before my Heavenly Father, and that had to be accepted that day or go our separate ways. According to Torah, I was a single woman when I made the vow, and it could not be rescinded. I didn't want it to be, anyway!
Now all these years later, even though I've still erred along the way trying to include those who want to change the plans, I've stood for what I know to be my Creator's plan for me. It's unnecessary for anyone else to approve, it's His plan for me. I've also learned the fewer plans I make for me, the more available I am to the Plan that has true Purpose. Sometimes I feel sad, when I have to tell someone, "No, that isn't going to happen here." The reality is, I would have nothing to share if compromise the plan. I can't afford to make plans that impede The Plan of our Creator.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says YHWH, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Prophet of Holy Scripture - Jeremiah 29:11
For the gifts and calling of YHWH are without repentance. Apostle of the New Testament - Romans 11:29
Can you imagine if Y'hshuwah took it upon Himself to improve YHWH's plan of redemption? I can't speak for Messiah, but I sure know the details I'd have considered changing . . . When considering the price that was paid at Calvary, our Heavenly Father truly asks so little of us. We have been bought with a price and neither our time, nor our body is our own. That means our will should align with the Father's rather than trying to convince Him of what we want or would like to see happen.
So often, the debates about what we need in this life and the definition of material blessing or even personal achievement take precedence over the simple prayer, "Thy will be done." Several years ago, when I was getting married, my intended made the comment, "we need start making plans." My response was, I think this is where we step into G-d's plan. I mean he wasn't my husband . . . yet. I had already made my vow before my Heavenly Father, and that had to be accepted that day or go our separate ways. According to Torah, I was a single woman when I made the vow, and it could not be rescinded. I didn't want it to be, anyway!
Now all these years later, even though I've still erred along the way trying to include those who want to change the plans, I've stood for what I know to be my Creator's plan for me. It's unnecessary for anyone else to approve, it's His plan for me. I've also learned the fewer plans I make for me, the more available I am to the Plan that has true Purpose. Sometimes I feel sad, when I have to tell someone, "No, that isn't going to happen here." The reality is, I would have nothing to share if compromise the plan. I can't afford to make plans that impede The Plan of our Creator.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says YHWH, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Prophet of Holy Scripture - Jeremiah 29:11
For the gifts and calling of YHWH are without repentance. Apostle of the New Testament - Romans 11:29
Sunday, February 2, 2014
A Scary Thought
Actually there are two frightening thoughts I'd like to share, in the form of questions. The two questions are interrelated and simply will not go away. With this past week being one of the most oppressive and stressful weeks I've endured for some time now, I have to share this.
I first came upon this ugly fact back in 1999. There are places in this country that forbid people to share their faith, to maintain employment. Of course, the medical community is one place, public school another, but there are others, as well. Has this had a detrimental effect on our economy? I can't imagine it's helped at all!
So, on to my questions. Aren't we in America facing the same thing the apostles were in the 4th chapter of Acts? Aren't we being told not to talk about our Messiah to maintain employment? I'm certainly not suggesting that we take advantage of company time, or force Bible studies in the break room; but to be forbidden seems very much like what as spoken to Peter and John, yet they refused to be complicit in this.
The other question involves the Name of Messiah. There are many theories about the changes and the acceptability, but what if the pure simple truth is, much is lost in translation? I don't know if it was changed to avoid persecution, maintain public position, or simply by error of translation, but it is clear to see, we are not walking in the power and authority the early church did.
But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name. And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Y'hshuwah [Jesus.] Acts 4:17-18
The last statement of Messiah before ascending, was: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Acts 1:8
These were His last words spoken on this earth! Yet, to receive a pay check, we accept the mandate to be silenced . . .
I first came upon this ugly fact back in 1999. There are places in this country that forbid people to share their faith, to maintain employment. Of course, the medical community is one place, public school another, but there are others, as well. Has this had a detrimental effect on our economy? I can't imagine it's helped at all!
So, on to my questions. Aren't we in America facing the same thing the apostles were in the 4th chapter of Acts? Aren't we being told not to talk about our Messiah to maintain employment? I'm certainly not suggesting that we take advantage of company time, or force Bible studies in the break room; but to be forbidden seems very much like what as spoken to Peter and John, yet they refused to be complicit in this.
The other question involves the Name of Messiah. There are many theories about the changes and the acceptability, but what if the pure simple truth is, much is lost in translation? I don't know if it was changed to avoid persecution, maintain public position, or simply by error of translation, but it is clear to see, we are not walking in the power and authority the early church did.
But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name. And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Y'hshuwah [Jesus.] Acts 4:17-18
The last statement of Messiah before ascending, was: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Acts 1:8
These were His last words spoken on this earth! Yet, to receive a pay check, we accept the mandate to be silenced . . .
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