Author: bidcstark

“Fire has gone out from its own branches, burning up its fruit, so that now it has no strong branch to be a ruler’s scepter. This lamentation became very well known.”
Ezekiel 19:14 CJB

This is speaking of Zedekiah, who was a corrupt and evil leader who had his eyes poked out and taken to Babylon. Sadly, he was a reflection of the people in Judah at that time! Often times our leaders are only a reflection of the people who put them in power! Leaders will let us down, but Yeshua (Jesus) never will!

“It is better to take refuge in Adonai than to trust in human beings; better to take refuge in Adonai than to put one’s trust in princes.”
Psalm 118:8-9 CJB

Interesting that this is the middle chapter of the Bible and it tells us that we need to trust and take refuge in Adonai only! Why? Because He will never let you down!

“Those who know Your name put their trust in You, for You have not abandoned those who seek You, Adonai.
Psalm 9:10 CJB

The good news today is when we put our trust in Adonai, know this, He will never leave you or forsake you! He will never let you down!
Have a blessed day in Yeshua!

‘I take no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies, says Adonai Elohim, so turn yourselves around, and live!”
Ezekiel 18:32 CJB

God really does take no pleasure in sinners dying! He desires us to repent and live! He has given us Salvation. Man is responsible for his own sin. He must repent!

“Therefore, repent and turn to God, so that your sins may be erased.”
Acts 3:19 CJB

God is calling everyone to repent and turn from their sins! He also desires us to share that Good News of Salvation with others!

“You will guide me with your advice; and afterwards, You will receive me with honor.”
Psalm 73:24 CJB

What a glorious day that will be when we get to be in the Kingdom of God! So for now, let’s walk in His ways and put all our hope in Him!
Have a blessed day!

“Then all the trees of the field will know that I, Adonai, bring down the tall tree and raise up the low tree, wither the green tree and make the withered tree bear fruit. I, Adonai have spoken; and I will do it.'”
Ezekiel 17:24 CJB

It is only God who can make something or someone rise or fall! So when man in all His pride tries to rise up above God or take credit for grand things happening, be real careful!

“Then they said, Come, let’s build ourselves a city with a tower that has its top reaching up into Heaven, so that we can make a name for ourselves and not be scattered all over the Earth.”
Genesis 11:4 CJB

Here we see man building to compete with God and be equal to Him! We see this happening all around us today! We know what God did to them!

“Come, let’s go down and confuse their language, so that they won’t understand each other’s speech. So from there Adonai scattered them all over the Earth, and they stopped building the city.”
Genesis 11:7-8 CJB

God, knocks down the prideful people and He will lift up the humble! Don’t be babel (confusion), instead be humble and godly, seeking after the wisdom of Adonai!
Have a blessed day in Adonai!

“You have brought it all on yourself with your depravities and disgusting practices,’ says Adonai.”
Ezekiel 16:58 CJB

What Israel brought upon themselves was judgment, because of their prideful ways, thinking they can live without God!

“First comes pride, then disgrace; but with the humble is wisdom.”
Proverbs 11:2 CJB

Anytime we think we are doing things because of our knowledge, intellect or talent without God is pride! It is God who protects, provides and guides! When we do any of these things on our own is when we bring judgment upon ourselves!

“Adonai is my Rock, my fortress and deliverer, my God, my Rock, in whom I find shelter, my shield, the power that saves me, my stronghold.”
Psalm 18:3 CJB verse 2 in other translations!

Is God your everything? Is He all you need? The reality is God should be everything to us, because He really is all we need! So don’t get caught up in sin, doing things in your own strength, but walk in the strength of Adonai instead!
Have a blessed day!

‘Human being, why should wood from a grapevine be better than some other kind of wood, than some branch that one might find among the trees of the forest?”
Ezekiel 15:2 CJB

What God is saying is that you were supposed to be fruitful and a light, but then decided to be rebellious and worship false gods!

“He has said, It is not enough that you are merely My servant to raise up the tribes of Ya`akov and restore the offspring of Israel. I will also make you a light to the nations, so My salvation can spread to the ends of the earth.”
Isaiah 49:6 CJB

God has always intended that Israel would be a light to the world! Israel has given us all kinds of great technology, arts and medicine, but the biggest and best thing that we got is Yeshua (Jesus) our Salvation, the Light of the World!

“While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”
John 9:5 CJB

Even as the world is getting darker, we need to reflect the light of Yeshua and shine bright for Him!

“In the same way, let your light shine before people, so that they may see the good things you do and praise your Father in Heaven.”
Matthew 5:16 CJB

Today, embrace the task of shining the Light of Adonai in this dark world! Because more than ever the world needs Salvation!