Author: bidcstark

“From that time on, Yeshua began proclaiming, Turn from your sins to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near!”
Matthew 4:17 CJB

The message of Jesus always is repent, turn around and come to Yeshua! Also the phrase “Kingdom of Heaven” is repeated 32 times in Matthew and “Kingdom of God” 5 times! Jesus wants us there, so we need to turn from sin and turn to Him!

“Turn from your sins to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near!”
Matthew 3:2 CJB

With all that is going on in the world around us, we should really make Jesus and going to the Kingdom of Heaven our main focus and priority for ourselves and to share!

“For Adonai is good, His grace continues forever, and His faithfulness lasts through all generations.”
Psalm 100:5 CJB

Today, remember the LORD is good, faithful and keeps all His promises! He said there would be tribulation in the world and He went ahead to prepare a place for us in His Kingdom! That should give us great hope and joy.
Have a blessed day in Him!

“It was during those days that Yochanan the Immerser (John the Baptist) in the desert of Y’hudah and began proclaiming the message, Turn from your sins to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near!”
Matthew 3:1-2 CJB

The message John the Baptist was preaching, to repent (turn from your sins), is the same message that needs to be preached today!

“Then, if My people, who bear My name, will humble themselves, pray, seek my face and turn from their evil ways, I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin and heal their land.”
2 Chronicles 7:14 CJB

We are all sinners, believers and non believers alike, we all need to repent! The problem is we want blessings, joy and forgiveness. Unfortunately, we tend to forget we need to humble ourselves and repent, then turn from our wicked ways and receive the free gift of Salvation!

“Humble yourselves before the LORD, and He will lift you up.”
James 4:10 CJB

Today, let’s remember, we all need to check ourselves and don’t be afraid to tell folks to repent! People really need to hear the message of repentance to receive forgiveness!
Have a blessed day!

“However, when he heard that Archelaus had succeeded his father Herod as king of Y’hudah, he was afraid to go there. Warned in a dream, he withdrew to the Galil and settled in a town called Natzeret, so that what had been spoken by the prophets might be fulfilled, that he will be called a Natzrati.”
Matthew 2:22-23 CJB

Two things here: first, we can be afraid or fearful of things going on in the world around us, but we also need to know that the LORD has a plan! Just like here, Joseph was afraid, but still continued on with the LORD’S directive!

“For You rescued me from death, You kept my feet from stumbling, so that I can walk in God’s presence, in the light of life.”
Psalm 56:13 CJB

The second thing we need to see here is that Jesus is a total fulfillment of all the old testament prophets! In Isaiah 11, Jesus is called the branch of Jesse (King David’s father) and here Jesus is called a “Nazarite (a branch)”!

“When those days come, at that time, I will cause to spring up for David a Branch of Righteousness. He will do what is just and right in the land.”
Jeremiah 33:15 CJB

Today, even though the world may be filled with evil and wickedness, we need to remember God uses difficulties to protect us and direct us!
Have a blessed day knowing the LORD has it all covered!

“She will give birth to a Son, and you are to name Him Yeshua [which means’ Adonai saves,’] because He will save His people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:21 CJB

This is really good news, that God sends His Son the, Messiah, to save us from our sins! Yeshua (Adonai saves) that is the greatest gift we can share with people and it costs us nothing to do so!

“Adonai is near those with broken hearts; He saves those whose spirit is crushed.”
Psalm 34:18 CJB

The Bible is filled with verses telling us that the LORD will save us from our sins, iniquity, broken hearts and our messes! All we have to do is call upon His name and simply repent!

“But I will call on God, and Adonai will save me.”
Psalm 55:16 CJB

Today, no matter how dark things may look, know that the LORD is here to save! Have a blessed day rejoicing in His salvation and sharing the good news with others!

“Moreover all countries came to Egypt to Yosef to buy grain, because the famine was severe throughout the earth.”
Genesis 41:57 CJB

Again we can always see parallels in Scripture that compare to the present day! Here we see that the famine wasn’t only in Egypt, but it was world wide! Today, the world is in a worldwide crisis! The only salvation is in Yeshua, His name alone means God is salvation!

“Adonai is alive! Blessed is my Rock! Exalted be the God of my salvation.”
Psalm 18:47 CJB

When we look to the world for salvation or rescue, we will always be left wanting more or not getting what we really need! Like Joseph’s brothers, who were searching for food, we will end up getting more than food, but restoration and salvation!

“God, restore us! Make your face shine, and we will be saved.”
Psalm 80:3 CJB

Today, don’t look to the world, but instead look to the LORD, who has everything we need and more!
May your day be richly blessed!
Shabbat Shalom!