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JEREMIAH 32:6-27; 16:19-17:14



     The prophet, before his people went into exile in Babylon, buys a piece of property, Why? Because Adonai has promised him that he will buy and sell again, build houses, and plant vineyards, AFTER a period of 10 periods of 7 years each.  Israel did not honor the sabbatical years, and now, the land will rest for 70 years. HOWEVER, the prophet was promised that Israel would return and repossess the land. 

     We see in reading this parashah that Adonai is a God of judgment, but at the same time, a God of forgiveness.  Many times, we break HIS commandments, and many times, suffer the consequences for our actions, but there is forgiveness, after the time of suffering and tears, YHVH will never forget HIS PEOPLE.  We might go under, but we will never be annihilated.  ISRAEL is 4-ever.  In chapters 16 to 17, the same thing is being said, YHVH sees all, "For my eyes are on all their ways, they are not hidden from my presence" 

     Who can hide from a Holy God? Yet the prophet says; "O YHVH, my strength and my stronghold, my refuge in a day of trouble" He continues to trust in Adonai, even though the rest of Israel goes into captivity.  We might live in the midst of idolaters, lovers of the world, yet still we must trust HIM.

     There is hope if we come to the LORD.  In chap 17 verse 14, the prophet speaks:  "Heal me O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me and I shall be saved, for thou art my praise." 

Luke 7

We can read about one of the miracles of Yeshua, that of the healing of a Roman Army officer's servant.  Yet it required the faith of  officer whose servant was sick unto death, and the servant was healed.  What is required of receiving a miracle? Faith! Not blind faith, but faith in the healing powers of Adonai, The Roman believed being far away, yet his servant was healed.  He did not see Yeshua, yet he believed.  Yeshua said, "Blessed are those who do not see, yet believe.   

     Yochanan the Baptizer was recognized by Yeshua, as one of the best "talmidim" since he endured imprisonment, and even death, for the sake of the truth.  Could we do that? Do we even dare to answer? Time will tell.   

     Yeshua said; "If you love me, ye will obey my commandments" not only the commandments that he spoke about during his life on earth, but also, the ones which he gave to Moshe when HE was with the FATHER as part of ELOHIM.
 
     Blessings and curses are a part of life.  The world calls them as "good luck and bad luck" there is no such animal! All things that happen in our lives are a result of blessings, curses, and testings. Do we want the best of our Mashiach? Then, follow HIS Word, follow HIS mitzvoth, not to bring us salvation, that we already have, but as a RESULT OF our salvation (Yeshuah) And if you haven't accepted Yeshua (Jesus) as your LORD and Savior, and Messiah, NOW is a perfect time, remember, we are NOT promised tomorrow, we are only one HEART BEAT away from eternity. 


Ben Avraham