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Friday, February 21, 2025

The Gate Beautiful

 Witnessing lives being restored through the love and care of a safe, supportive community is truly one of the most beautiful aspects of the journey to recovery.







Acts 3 2-10

A Lame Man Healed

3 Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to [a]ask alms from those who entered the temple; 3 who, seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked for alms. 4 And fixing his eyes on him, with John, Peter said, “Look at us.” 5 So he gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them. 6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” 7 And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. 8 So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God. 9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God. 10 Then they knew that it was he who sat begging alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.

Let’s explore the word lame. 

Strong's Lexicon

pisseach: Lame

Original Word: פִסֵּחַ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: picceach
Pronunciation: pis-say'-akh
Phonetic Spelling: (pis-say'-akh)
Definition: Lame
Meaning: lame

Word Origin: From the root פָּסַח (pasach), meaning "to limp" or "to be lame."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5560 (chōlos): This Greek word is used in the New Testament to describe someone who is lame, similar to the Hebrew "pisseach." It appears in passages such as Matthew 11:5 and Acts 3:2.

Usage: The Hebrew word "pisseach" is used to describe someone who is physically lame or crippled, often referring to a person who has difficulty walking due to a physical impairment. It is used in the context of physical disability and is sometimes metaphorically applied to describe spiritual or moral deficiency.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, physical disabilities such as lameness were often seen as significant impediments to full participation in religious and social life. The Levitical laws, for instance, had specific regulations regarding those who were physically impaired, particularly concerning their roles in temple service (Leviticus 21:18). Despite these restrictions, the Hebrew Scriptures also emphasize God's compassion and care for the disabled, as seen in various prophetic and wisdom literature.

Born with a disability—could this be the result of generational trauma? At the Gate Beautiful, he sought alms, reaching out for help. He received attention from the disciples —not money, but genuine attention. "Rise up and walk," he was told, and then given a helping hand, lifted to his feet. It was at that moment he felt strength surge into his soul, empowering him to rise up.  He leaped up, full of life, praising the Almighty. Those around him witnessed the miraculous recovery. This is the power of love—love in action.


On my path to healing, it was the connections I made with others that empowered me to conquer the generational trauma I was born with.  These inherited wounds hindered me right from the starting gate of life. Among them were alcoholism, domestic abuse, sibling rivalry, sexual abuse, gluttony, a poverty mindset, jealousy, fear, bitterness, and broken family ties.

Trauma can express itself in many forms. The responses of fight, flight, fawn, and freeze are evident in many people's lives. The nervous system, intricate and complex, is the root cause of these responses. Consider the man at the Gate Beautiful—he seemed stuck in the freeze state. Yet, the attention of Peter and John, coupled with the power of divine love flowing through them, softened his heart and opened him to a new way of life.

The power of touch, attention, and connection heals the human being cut off from a healthy community. 

Are you, or someone you know, seeking a new path? A life empowered to overcome generational trauma? It IS possible! You might wonder how... I have a few tools that may help you thaw out and move forward!

John 10:10 NKJV

 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

Here are some resources that may assist you in your own journey to the heart of the Father!








Monday, October 14, 2024

Leigh Caruthers: The walls built by unrighteousness: The Testament of Leviy

Photo by Leigh Caruthers



The walls built by unrighteousness

The Testament of Leviy

Leigh Caruthers


Over the last 5 years if I've said it once I've said it hundreds of times, we have been chosen to live in such a time as this. I know that I am not the only one who feels this way and in fact I believe this rings true for most brother's and sister's in the body of Yahusha and the called out assemblies. It blows my mind to think that Yahuah hand picked us to live right now! I often remember my mom telling me a couple of years before she passed away that she would not be living to see the return of Yahusha but that she believed I would. At the time that kind of freaked me out because I did not have open eyes at that time. I had a lot to go through and grow through to be the person I am now. Don't we all go through it! I also believe we are entering a period of time where exponentially great numbers of non believers will have their eyes opened to Yahuah and Yahusha. Then there are those who currently believe in Yahuah but not Yahusha that will have their eyes opened to Him! And finally I truly believe there will be so many that will be called out of churchianity to the ancient path of obedience! It's an exciting time to live! It is also a time of trials and tribulations. There is nothing new under the sun or son and these words of wisdom from the Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs are so prophetic, insightful, and full of warnings that speak to us today! 

Lets take a look at the The Testament of Leviy. If you have not read it I would highly suggest it! Wow, is it an eye opening read on so many levels. There is so much prophetic symbolism in this Testament that it will definitely require 2 parts. 

To refresh our memory, Leviy, is the third son of Ya'aqov and Leah. In the Exodus story we are told that the descendants of Leviy, the Leviyiym, had the responsibility with assisting Aharon and his sons (Kohen) in the Tabernacle (who were also descendants of Leviy). The beginning of this testament really sticks out to me. It reminds me of Aharon and Mosheh in that Yahuah chose when it was time to pass away in the flesh. 

Page 257 in the Cepher book Bere'shiyth : AYD LEVIY

1 The copy of the words of Leviy, the things which he ordained unto his sons, according to all that they should do and what things should befall them until the day of Judgement. 2 He was sound in health when he called them to him: for it had been revealed to him that he should die. 

 Leviy was in "sound health" however it was his time. For all there is a time to die. Death does not always come when we are ill but it always comes in Yahuah's timing. Yahuah is in control of our living and dying. We read this about so many in scripture. Aharon comes to mind, Mosheh, and others. My sister in Yahuah, Andrea, has led us through her Unfolding the Kingdom blog, discussed Unfolding Death for the Kingdom-Mindedness to help us through this understanding. Knowledge fights fear and for Kingdom Minded people there is no fear of death. Yahusha had to die to be the doorway through which we all must pass to get to the Kingdom of Yahuah. Fear comes from uncertainty, however, in the body of Yahusha there is no uncertainty. We believe in the promises given by Yahusha that through Him we will have everlasting life. Each of us have a task given by Yahuah. I believe when we have fulfilled the work Yahuah has for us then he gives us rest. Rest from our flesh and all the pain and struggles that we go through in it. Rest and then we are raised to our new glorified bodies! Halleluyah!

TO everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant,  and a time to pluck up that which is planted;  QOHELETH (ECCLESIASTES) 3:1-2 את CEPHER

We live in a unique time that we have access not only scripture from Genesis to Revelation (cover to cover believers as our brother Aaron shared with us) but also the books that were hidden for a time and have now come into the light again. We can read these prophecies that not only warn of the wickedness that has come again upon the land but also the salvation of Yahusha foretold so long before his coming and the second coming that will bring the final judgement. We still have time to share these prophecies and call the world to repentance. Yahuah is still speaking to us. He is still calling us out to speak boldly and have zealous faith in Him. Willing to stand for what is good and righteous. Leviy was chosen and called by Yahuah to do just that. 

Page 257 : AYD LEVIY

2:3 And when I was feeding the flocks in Avel-Ma'ul, the ruach of understanding of Yahuah came upon me and I saw all men corrupting their way and that unrighteousness had built for itself walls and Lawlessness sat upon towers. 4 And I was grieving for the race of the sons of men and I prayed to Yahuah that I might be saved. 5 Then there fell upon me a sleep and I beheld a high mountain and I was upon it.

Amazingly prophetic words spoken by Leviy..."I saw all men corrupting their way and that unrighteousness had built for itself walls and Lawlessness sat upon towers." One thing we realize whether reading scriptures or history books written by man is that this has been happening from the beginning. The walls built by unrighteousness built in vain for none of those walls will stand. Those in power sit high in their towers living a Torahless life are already dead in their ruach. We are not left powerless under the shadows of these towers. We have the Word as our two edged sword, prayers, and praises as our weapons of choice. We grieve for what we see and we pray to Yahuah for his covering. Praise Yahuah for Yahusha who is our covering and salvation in these dark days. 

HE that dwells in the secret place of El Elyon shall abide under the shadow of El Shaddai. I will say of Yahuah, He is my refuge and my fortress: my Elohiym; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover you with his feathers, and under his wings shall you trust: his truth shall be your shield and buckler. You shall not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flies by day; Nor for the pestilence that walks in darkness; nor for the destruction that wastes at noonday.  TEHILLIYM (PSALMS) 91:1-6 את CEPHER

Leviy experiences visions of the heavens, the first, second, and third heavens, each more brilliant that the previous. In this experience he is informed of the importance of the priesthood and how he and his descendants with Yahudah will be intermediaries between Yahuah and Yashar'el. Levi's priesthood, though earthly and temporal, points to the eternal priesthood of Yahusha, who intercedes for humanity before the Father. 

This really struck me square in the heart. Are we running out of time to share the truth of Yahusha the High Priest foretold of in all scripture? As we watch the news and see the events of horror and war that are taking place today we see as clearly as the walls of Babylon that were built to reach the heavens that the judgement of Yahuah will strike down the lawless who sit upon those high towers. That is the thing about high towers, the fall from that height is unsurvivable. As Leviy is showed these different heavens he is showed how the lowest level of heaven is "gloomy unto you, in that it beholds all the unrighteous deeds of men.  

Page 257 : AYD LEVIY

3:2 And it has fire, snow, and ice made ready for the Day of Judgment, in the righteous judgment of ELOHIYM; for in it are all the ruachoth of the retributions for vengeance on me." 

We have seen such an increase in natural disasters. Some blame global warming. Others blame the devices of man that have been made to control and use the weather as a weapon nation against nation. My question is, do we believe the words given to us in scripture? Our world is drowning in darkness and wickedness. I would imagine the cries of the innocent blood that has flowed like rivers over the earth is deafening in Ha'Shamayim. How much more will Yahuah allow? Have we not been warned? Will Yahuah be ignored much longer?

For in my jealousy and in the fire of my wrath have I spoken, Surely in that day there shall be a great shaking in the land of Yashar'el; So that the fish of the sea, and the fowls of the heavens, and the beasts of the field, and all creeping things that creep upon the earth, and all the men that are upon the face of the earth, shall shake at my presence, and the mountains shall be thrown down, and the steep places shall fall, and every wall shall fall to the ground. And I will call for a sword against him throughout all my mountains, says Adonai Yahuah: every man's sword shall be against his brother. And I will plead against him with pestilence and with blood; and I will rain upon him, and upon his bands, and upon the many people that are with him, an overflowing rain, and great hailstones, fire, and brimstone. Thus will I magnify myself, and sanctify myself; and I will be known in the eyes of many nations, and they shall know that I am Yahuah.  YECHEZQ'EL (EZEKIEL) 38:19-23 את CEPHER

This knowledge begs the question, what are we to do? Pray! Be obedient! Work out our individual repentance and our faith with fear and trembling. Though most the world looks through blind eyes at the hand of Yahuah moving the winds, rain, and snow, we know that it is by His hand that all things exist and for His specific purposes. There is judgment coming upon those who forsake Him and His son Yahusha Ha'Mashiach. We must pray with fervent energy that eyes be opened to the way, truth, and life of Yahusha Ha'Mashiach. There is no in between option. 

We must take a stand. As we discussed in our Fiery Fellowship on Friday, the Hebrew word for "stand" is נצב (nâtsab), which also means "to establish." To stand for Yahuah and Yahusha is to establish our place within the body of Yahusha. We are established by whatever or whoever we stand with. I firmly stand with Yahusha Ha'Mashiach, who is the doorway to Abba Yahuah and the Kingdom of New Yerushalayim. In this unique time, as we find ourselves standing on the edge of the promised land, waiting to be led in by Yahusha, we must be careful. We must choose today where we stand and, by that choice, whom we will serve.

Now therefore fear Yahuah, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the elohiym which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Mitsrayim; and serve ye Yahuah. And if it seem evil unto you to serve Yahuah, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the elohai which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the elohiym of the Emoriym, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve Yahuah.  YAHUSHA (JOSHUA) 24:14-15 את CEPHER

Leviy foretells the corruption of his descendants in the priesthood, warning that they would fall into greed, injustice, and unrighteousness, thus leading Yashar'el astray. This corruption is a reflection of what Yahusha confronted in His earthly ministry, particularly in the condemnation of the religious leaders of His time (e.g., the Pharisees and Sadducees). Leviy’s warning prophetically points to the need for a new, righteous priesthood, fulfilled in Yahusha.

What much of modern-day Christianity overlooks is that Yahusha was not speaking against the Torah, but against man-made oral laws found in the Talmud. The Talmud consists of two parts: the Mishnah, a collection of oral laws, and the Gemara, which is a commentary and discussion on the Mishnah by later rabbis. Their ceremonial washings and empty words do nothing to cleanse a person of sin or offer everlasting life. What they offer is death.

Those who recognize Yahusha as the Son of Elohiym, through whom we receive the covering of atonement for our sins, understand the profound significance of water immersion. Through this act, we die to our old sinful lives and are raised as new creations in the body of Mashiach. They know that there is no other rabbi or teacher but Yahusha.

Page 260: AYD LEVIY 8: 1-15   And there again I saw a vision as the former, after we spent there seventy days. 2 And I saw seven men in white raiment saying unto me; 3 Arise, put on the robe of the priesthood and the crown of righteousness and the breastplate of understanding and the garment of truth and the plate of faith and the turban of the head and the ephod of prophecy. 4 And they severally carried (these things) and put (them) on me, and said unto me: 5 Henceforth become a priest of YAHUAH, you and your seed forever. 6 And the first anointed me with holy oil, and gave to me the staff of judgment. 7 The second washed me with pure water, and a holy and glorious robe. 8 The third clothed me with a linen vestment like an ephod. 9 The fourth put round me a girdle like unto purple. 10 The fifth gave me a branch of rich olive. 11 The sixth placed a crown on my head. The seventh placed on my head a diadem of priesthood, and filled my hands with incense, that I might serve as priest to YAHUAH ELOHIYM. And they said to me:12 Leviy, your seed shall be divided into three offices, for a sign of the glory of Yahuah who is to come. 13 And the first portion shall be great; yea, greater than it shall none be. The second shall be in the priesthood. 14 And the third shall be called by a new name, because a King shall arise in Yahudah, and shall establish a new priesthood, after the fashion of the other nations (to all the other nations). 15 And his presence is beloved, as a prophet of El Elyon, of the seed of Avraham our father. 

 

Wow. What an amazing foreshadowing of Yahusha Ha'Mashiach. Let's take a deeper look at these items Leviy tells us about. 
   
  1.  Robe of the Priesthood: Symbolic of Yahusha’s High Priesthood. The robe signifies righteousness and service to Yahuah.
     
Seeing then that we have a great High Priest, that is passed into the heavens, Yahusha the Son of Elohiym, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not a High Priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.  IVRIYM (HEBREWS) 4:14-15 את CEPHER

I will greatly rejoice in Yahuah, my soul shall be joyful in my Elohiym; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.  YESHA'YAHU (ISAIAH) 61:10 את CEPHER


2. Crown of Righteousness: Represents the crown of life and eternal reward, reflecting Yahusha’s reign and the promise to His faithful.

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which Yahuah, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.  TIMOTHEUS SHENIY (2 TIMOTHY) 4:8 את CEPHER

His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.  CHIZAYON (REVELATION) 19:12 את CEPHER

 3. Breastplate of Understanding: Corresponds to the breastplate of righteousness and wisdom, symbolizing Yahusha’s role in giving discernment and guidance.


And the Ruach Yahuah shall rest upon him, the Ruach Chokmah and Biynah, the Ruach Etsah and Gevurah, the Ruach Da'ath and of the Yir'ah of Yahuah;  YESHA'YAHU (ISAIAH) 11:2 את CEPHER

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;  EPH'SIYM (EPHESIANS) 6:14 את CEPHER



4. Garment of Truth: Truth is central to Yahusha’s identity and mission; He embodies truth and clothes believers in it.

Yahusha said unto him, I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me.  YOCHANON (JOHN) 14:6 את CEPHER 


5. Plate of Faith: Faith is foundational to the life of a believer, and Yahusha is the author and perfecter of faith.

Looking unto Yahusha the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of Elohiym.  IVRIYM (HEBREWS) 12:2 את CEPHER

Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.  EPH'SIYM (EPHESIANS) 6:16 את CEPHER

6. Turban of the Head: The turban signifies holiness and consecration, a direct reference to Yahusha's High Priesthood.

And you shall make a plate of pure gold, and grave upon it, like the engravings of a signet, Qodesh L'Yahuah. And you shall put it on a blue lace, that it may be upon the turban; upon the forefront of the turban it shall be.  SHEMOTH (EXODUS) 28:36-37 את CEPHER

And I said, Let them set a fair turban upon his head. So they set a fair turban upon his head, and clothed him with garments. And the angel of Yahuah stood by.  ZAKARYAHU (ZECHARIAH) 3:5 את CEPHER
 
7. Ephod of Prophecy: The ephod symbolizes Yahusha as the fulfillment of prophecy and His role as the mediator between Yahuah and humanity.

And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cunning work.  SHEMOTH (EXODUS) 28:6 את CEPHER

And beginning at Mosheh and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.  LUQAS (LUKE) 24:27 את CEPHER

 The additional items mentioned further emphasize Yahusha's priestly and kingly roles:


8. Holy Oil (Anointing): Represents Yahusha as the Anointed One (Mashiach) who was consecrated to serve as both priest and king.

The Ruach Adonai Yahuah is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach the Besorah to the poor; he has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,  LUQAS (LUKE) 4:18 את CEPHER

9. Staff of Judgment: A symbol of authority and righteous judgment, reflective of Yahusha’s role as judge.

And out of his mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Yahuah Tseva'oth.  CHIZAYON (REVELATION) 19:15 את CEPHER

10. Pure Water (Washing): Reflects purification, which Yahusha provides through His sacrifice.

Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.  YOCHANON (JOHN) 15:3 את CEPHER

That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,  EPH'SIYM (EPHESIANS) 5:26 את CEPHER

11. Linen Vestment (Ephod-like): Represents purity and righteousness, signifying holiness in service.

And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of the qodeshiym.  CHIZAYON (REVELATION) 19:8 את CEPHER

12. Girdle like unto Purple: Purple signifies royalty and majesty, alluding to Yahusha as King of Kings.

And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,  YOCHANON (JOHN) 19:2 את CEPHER

        13. Crown and Diadem of Priesthood: These items affirm Yahusha's eternal priesthood,         connecting to His role as the ultimate High Priest.

For he testifies, You are a priest forever after the order of Malkiy-Tsadiyq.  IVRIYM (HEBREWS) 7:17 את CEPHER

        14. Incense for Service: Represents intercession and prayer, aligning with Yahusha’s role         as our mediator before Yahuah.

And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the qodeshiym, ascended up before Elohiym out of the angel's hand.  CHIZAYON (REVELATION) 8:4 את CEPHER

These garments and items highlight Yahusha’s multifaceted role as Prophet, Priest, and King, and the spiritual covering and anointing believers receive through Him. HalleluYah!
There is so much wisdom to unpack in the Testament of the Twelve Patriarchs. What a blessing it is to have these long-hidden books restored to us! Leviy’s testament holds even more prophetic insights and promises that we can’t afford to miss. Be sure to join me next Monday as I continue to explore his powerful words and what they mean for us today. You won’t want to miss it!


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Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Andrea L. Sims PhD.: Unfolding “Proof of Life”

 

Unfolding “Proof of Life”

Andrea L. Sims PhD.

My guiding Scripture:

BUT as for you, if ye prepare your hearts, 
so as to sow in them 
the fruits of the Torah, 
it shall protect you in that time 
in which El Elohiym is to shake the whole creation.  
BARUK SHENIY (2 BARUK) 32:1 את CEPHER

When I ran across the Scripture in 2 Baruk, I took note of the phrase “the fruits of the Torah.” I knew, at some point, that I would come back to it and look a little closer to what they (the fruits) might be. I did not, however, initially connect that word with my topic of “Unfolding ‘Proof of Life.’” But as I worked on the first draft, I just couldn’t quite get to what Yah was saying. I rearranged my notes but still didn’t have the peace I needed to put it all together. 

My task seemed to be to connect the “fruits of the Torah” with my “proof of life” topic. If the result of sowing in our hearts the “fruits of the Torah” is protection in the time of shaking, it seems to me that we should take a look to see what they are. 

So, I set all my notes aside and started over, asking Yah to unfold for me what he is saying so that I could unfold it for you. The result is this Morning Manna blog. Please stay with me as this unfolding unfolds!

Introduction: 

We have all more than likely seen pictures of a hostage or kidnapped person holding a newspaper with the date clearly showing as “proof of life.” My own experience with the request for “proof of life” gives rise to this topic, as hard as that may be to believe. 

My story:

When I decided to join the group from Fiery Faith Ministries (FFM) at their Pesach gathering in Tennessee in March, I began notifying my grown children one by one. Their responses were varied but each required me to give detailed information about who would be there, where the event was being held, and camping. Iunderstood their concern. It was not like me to trapse off alone to meet a bunch of strangers at a place I had never been, to do what I was not accustomed to doing. I explained and finally had their acceptance of my plans—with one requirement: daily “proof of life”! We all had a great laugh because it was funny and, for me, endearing at the same time. My kids and I are close—we love each other and are involved in each other’s lives. I shared this story with the group at Pesach, and we all had another good laugh as we took pictures of me daily to post in our family’s group chat. My daily pictures became my “proof of life” much as those taken of hostages or kidnapped. 

No words.

Just the picture.

Pesach 2024


We know that words are one form of communication. And that deeds are another. 

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, 
do all in the name of Adonai Yahusha, 
giving thanks to Elohiym and the Father by him.  
QOLASIYM (COLOSSIANS) 3:17 את CEPHER

What I am considering here is a third form of communication: our “countenance” (what our very presence communicates). A picture of our spiritual “proof of life” – spoken without words and communicated without deed.

\The word “countenance” appears 53 times in the KJV and is H6440 (Hebrew Panim / paw-neen) in Strong’s Concordance. It is defined as “presence, look, face, and open.” I found some insightful Scriptures in Sirach: 

The heart of a man changes his countenance
whether it be for good or evil: 
and a merry heart makes a cheerful countenance
A cheerful countenance is a sign of a heart that is in prosperity; 
and the finding out of parables is a wearisome labor of the mind.  
SIRACH (ECCLESIASTICUS) 13:25-26 את CEPHER

The wickedness of a woman changes her face, 
and darkens her countenance like sackcloth.  
SIRACH (ECCLESIASTICUS) 25:17 את CEPHER

Whether a man be rich or poor, 
if he have a good heart toward Yahuah, 
he shall at all times rejoice with a cheerful countenance.  
SIRACH (ECCLESIASTICUS) 26:4 את CEPHER

The countenance is a sign of changing of the heart. 
SIRACH (ECCLESIASTICUS) 37:17 את CEPHER

I am not diminishing the importance of the spoken word; nor am I exalting deeds. 

I am bringing forward an aspect of testimony that has surfaced in my understanding: presence

And I am considering that the seeds sown from the Torah bring forth fruits in our lives that speak to presence—transforming us and setting us apart from the natural man—speaking volumes, without words. 

We are becoming spiritual beings. 

It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. 
There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.  
QORINTIYM RI'SHON (1 CORINTHIANS) 15:44 את CEPHER

IF ye then be risen with Mashiach, 
seek את those things which are above, 
where Mashiach sits on the right hand of Elohiym.
 את Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 
For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Mashiach in Elohiym. 
When Mashiach, who is our life, shall appear, 
then shall ye also appear with him in glory.  
QOLASIYM (COLOSSIANS) 3:1-4 את CEPHER

We are becoming spiritual beings.

THESE words spoke Yahusha, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, 
Father, the hour is come; glorify your Son, that your Son also may glorify you: 
As you have given him power over all flesh, 
that he should give eternal life to as many as you have given him. 
And this is life eternal, 
that they might know you the only true Elohiym, 
and Yahusha Ha'Mashiach, whom you have sent. 
YOCHANON (JOHN) 17:1-3 את CEPHER

We are becoming spiritual beings.

O Righteous Father, the world has not known you: 
but I have known you, and these have known that you have sent me. 
And I have declared unto them your name, 
and will declare it: 
that the love wherewith you have loved me 
may be in them, 
and I in them.  
YOCHANON (JOHN) 17:25-26 את CEPHER

We are becoming spiritual beings.

A new heart also will I give you, 
and a new ruach will I put within you: 
and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, 
and I will give you a heart of flesh. 
And I will put my Ruach within you, 
and cause you את to walk in my statutes, 
and ye shall guard my judgments, 
and do them.  
YECHEZQ'EL (EZEKIEL) 36:26-27 את CEPHER

For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Yashar'el 
after those days, says Yahuah; 
I will put my Torah into their mind, 
and write it in their hearts: 
and I will be their Elohiym, 
and they shall be to me a people:  
IVRIYM (HEBREWS) 8:10 את CEPHER

We know that we overcome by three things: 

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, 
and by the word of their testimony; 
and they loved not their lives unto the death. 
CHIZAYON (REVELATION) 12:11 את CEPHER

We also know that the word can be seen without being spoken:

And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: 
for Elohiym is judge himself. Celah.  
TEHILLIYM (PSALMS) 50:6 את CEPHER

The heavens declare his righteousness, 
and all the people see his glory. 
TEHILLIYM (PSALMS) 97:6 את CEPHER

And he said, What have you done? 
the voice of your brother's blood cries unto me from the ground.  
BERE'SHIYTH (GENESIS) 4:10 את CEPHER

Every man's work shall be made manifest: 
for the day shall declare it, 
because it shall be revealed by fire; 
and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.  
QORINTIYM RI'SHON (1 CORINTHIANS) 3:13 את CEPHER

Back to our guiding Scripture:

BUT as for you, if ye prepare your hearts, 
so as to sow in them 
the fruits of the Torah, 
it shall protect you in that time 
in which El Elohiym is to shake the whole creation.  
BARUK SHENIY (2 BARUK) 32:1 את CEPHER

These are the questions that I am asking about the fruits of the Torah:

1) Where do the seeds come from that produce the fruits of the Torah in our hearts that then transform us and protect us in the days to come?

The metaphor of sowing seeds and harvesting fruit from the garden is familiar to us. We know that the soil must be prepared to produce a harvest of fruit. And we know that the Torah is Yah’s instructions for us, beginning in Genesis 1:1 and continuing to Revelation 22:21. So we can find seeds to sow all through the Scriptures!

We find the seeds to sow in our hearts in the 10 Commandments. As we seek instruction and then obey what we find, fruit begins to grow. Our lives take on a new presence as we are being transformed.




Please note: There is much more to discover in the Commandments than sits on the surface of the words. In the Cepher Academy class I took, there were 67 class hours of instruction on the 10 Commandments. It was astounding!

We find seeds to sow in the Blessings listed in Deut. 28 (as opposed to the Curses).

We find seeds to sow in the Beatitudes, too. Being “blessed” shows up in our countenance! 

As we become actively doing the “duties” (feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, caring for widows and orphans, visiting prisoners, and loosening the yokes of oppression off of people), we are being changed into his image by the seeds sown in our heart. 

2)  Who is it that sees the “pictures” we display by our countenances?

Pesach 2024

The “great cloud of witnesses” of Hebrews 12:1 came to mind. Those with whom we live with (or around) certainly are aware of our “being” (in addition to our speaking and doing). And, of course, all those we come in contact with (our circle of influence) are affected by our words, deeds, and our countenance.

3) How is the “proof of life” displayed in the spiritual realm?

We see in Galatians 5:22-23 to see what fruit comes from sowing seeds found in the Torah of our Abba.

But the fruit of the Ruach is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, 
goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: 
against such there is no law put in place.  
GALATIYM (GALATIANS) 5:22-23 את CEPHER

I feel like a word of encouragement needs to be shared regarding these, because most of us whip through the list without much further thought. An in-depth word study on each “fruit” might be of help to us, because if we look around us, we will see what others are displaying by their countenances, influencing those around them. For the most part, it is not the fruit of the Ruach of Yah. In the days in which we find ourselves, the fruit of the Ruach will become more and more obvious and needed, as these qualities speak volumes—they speak without words and without deeds. 

We see additional fruit of the Torah in John 4:36: the fruit unto eternal life.

We see still more fruit of the Torah in Hebrews 12:11, Phil. 1:11, James 3:18, and 2 Cor. 9:10: the fruits of righteousness.

And we find in Romans 6:22: the fruit unto holiness.

In conclusion:

What does “proof of life” look like in the spiritual realm? I sense that we can be who we are; we can be who Yah made us to be; we can do what we are led to do—from the heart that has been made new, with the ruach which has been made new (Ezek. 36:26-27). 

We can be the unique individual Yah created us to be—genuine, transparent, honest, and without pretense. We can turn away from fraudulence and hypocrisy. 

Our countenance includes our appearance, our attitudes, our body language, and along with our words and deeds, we have our testimony. We take our “presence” with us wherever we go, and it is “felt” whether we say or do anything. For . . .

Ye shall know them by their fruits. 
MATTITHYAHU (MATTHEW) 7:16 את CEPHER

Something to consider:

Herein is our love made perfect, 
that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: 
because as he is, 
so are we in this world.  
YOCHANON RI'SHON (1 JOHN) 4:17 את CEPHER

Pesach 2024


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