I have some personal testimony that leads me to believe YHWH may do something around the time of July 4th as many are looking to this time period. It is possible that the Jewish feasts have been fulfilled by Jesus in the spring and possible that the fall feasts may be fulfilled in the future. With the time of trial that the Church has gone through maybe summer is a good time of the year for the Rapture – the extreme hot weather, representing the trials, the United States’ main holiday is July 4th and it is between Pentecost and Rosh Hashanah. Could be the time for Rapture?
"The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the U.S.A., with lyrics written in 1814 by Francis Scott Key. Key, a 35-year-old lawyer and amateur poet, wrote them as a poem after seeing the bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland, by British ships in Chesapeake Bay during the War of 1812.
The poem, titled "Defence of Fort McHenry," was set to the tune of the popular British drinking song "The Anacreontic Song", more commonly known by its first line, "To Anacreon in Heaven," and became a well-known American patriotic song.
Little known last stanza for U.S. National Anthem song “Star Spangled Banner”
Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall standBetween their loved homes and the war’s
desolation,Blest with vict’ry and peace, may the Heav’n-rescued landPraise the Power that hath
made and preserved us a nation!Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,And this be
our motto: "In God is our Trust"And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall waveO’er the
land of the free and the home of the brave.
555 being the bride number see how the stars are aligned on the below flag:
Key was inspired by the American victory and the sight of the large American flag flying
triumphantly above the fort. This flag, with fifteen stars and fifteen stripes, came to be known
as the Star Spangled Banner Flag and is today on display in the National Museum of American
History, a treasure of the Smithsonian Institution. It was restored in 1914 by Amelia Fowler,
and again in 1998 as part of an ongoing conservation program.
Blessings,
Tony
Monday, June 25, 2007
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Rapture 2007: Coming Soon!!!
With all that is happening with the Palestinians and that we are at 40 years which holds high promise for the Rapture to be this year in 2007. There is scripture that points to this below and also gives details in an “archetype” model that lends insight.
Blessings,
Tony
2 Samuel 15
1And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.
2And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel.
3And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.
Deception, anti-christ “see thy matters are good and right”…
The king is absent “no man deputed of the king to hear thee…”
4Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice!
Deception & promises to rule the land – a politician tickling ears…
5And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.
6And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
Clearly these are the tactics of Satan, utilizing anti-christ
7And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said unto the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto the LORD, in Hebron.
Notice this 40 years. You won’t find it in the NIV. It has been changed to 4 years. Why? It doesn’t make practical, historical sense (David only ruled a total of 40 years). It shouldn’t have been changed. It was written this way on purpose by the Author because it is also prophetic. In the New American Standard and also the King James you will find 40 – very, very important.
40 years. 1967 to 2007 = 40 years
Hebron = West Bank of Israel
Hebron is in the West Bank where all the discussion has been regarding the Palestinians and Israel. If Absalom indeed stands for Satan, then the vow to the king may be anti-christ and the giving away of the west bank for a middle east peace agreement.
After the Six Day War, in June 1967, Hebron and the rest of the West Bank came under Israeli control.
Since early 1997 the city has been divided into two sectors: H1 and H2. The H1 sector, home to around 120,000 Palestinians, came under the control of the Palestinian Authority, in accordance with Hebron Protocol.
8For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD.
Geshur is where Absalom’s mother was from and where he fled when he murdered Amnon. In the text it seems Satan may be asking for Jerusalem again as well. Of course it is modern day Syria and Iran that are against Israel.
9And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron.
10But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.
Capturing of the West bank. Absalom (anti-christ/Satan) now has control of Hebron/West bank.
11And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing.
A following of people after Absalom – deceived…”they knew not anything.”
12And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.
12 is the number for government and the people. Ahithophel is a betrayer. Once with David, he now has become a counselor for Absalom. Maybe one or some of the angels/spirit forces that fell with Satan.
13And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
Israel’s heart has fallen to the anti-christ
14And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.
Those still faithful at Jerusalem, David tells them they must flee.
15And the king's servants said unto the king, Behold, thy servants are ready to do whatsoever my lord the king shall appoint.
16And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, which were concubines, to keep the house.
David leaves 10 women. These are the 10 bride’s maids that are left to keep the house.
17And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off.
The departure has taken place. The king goes forth and his people with him to a far off place.
18And all his servants passed on beside him; and all the Cherethites, and all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, six hundred men which came after him from Gath, passed on before the king.
A mixed group goes forth with the king.
19Then said the king to Ittai the Gittite, Wherefore goest thou also with us? return to thy place, and abide with the king: for thou art a stranger, and also an exile.
20Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us? seeing I go whither I may, return thou, and take back thy brethren: mercy and truth be with thee.
A latecomer – the king gives permission to go back…this may even be “us” we are the late generation
21And Ittai answered the king, and said, As the LORD liveth, and as my lord the king liveth, surely in what place my lord the king shall be, whether in death or life, even there also will thy servant be.
The late coming servant makes a full commitment to go with the king.
22And David said to Ittai, Go and pass over. And Ittai the Gittite passed over, and all his men, and all the little ones that were with him.
22 the departure number and David lets Ittai pass over, his men and all his little ones it says.
son of Ribai of Gibeah of Benjamin; one of David's elitea Gittite man who joined David just before Absalom's rebellionson of Ribai of Gibeah in Benjamin; one of David's elite
possibly means “with me” or God is with me.
1) a Gittite commander from Gath in David's army
2) one of David's 30 mighty warriors, a Benjamite
23And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over: the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over, toward the way of the wilderness.
Kidron Valley is where the brook is and means “where God will judge”
24And lo Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done passing out of the city.
25And the king said unto Zadok, Carry back the ark of God into the city: if I shall find favour in the eyes of the LORD, he will bring me again, and shew me both it, and his habitation:
26But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee; behold, here am I, let him do to me as seemeth good unto him.
27The king said also unto Zadok the priest, Art not thou a seer? return into the city in peace, and your two sons with you, Ahimaaz thy son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar.
Zadok an angelic protector returning the Ark of the Covenant and also the 2 witnesses?
28See, I will tarry in the plain of the wilderness, until there come word from you to certify me.
The plain of the wilderness – “the sky” until it is time to attack.
29Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God again to Jerusalem: and they tarried there.
30And David went up by the ascent of mount Olivet, and wept as he went up, and had his head covered, and he went barefoot: and all the people that was with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up.
The great separation. David went up! At mount Olivet! Weeping…
31And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.
Despite conspiracy and plots, YHWH & Jesus’ plan will succeed. The only true wisdom is God’s.
32And it came to pass, that when David was come to the top of the mount, where he worshipped God, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth upon his head:
33Unto whom David said, If thou passest on with me, then thou shalt be a burden unto me:
34But if thou return to the city, and say unto Absalom, I will be thy servant, O king; as I have been thy father's servant hitherto, so will I now also be thy servant: then mayest thou for me defeat the counsel of Ahithophel.
Hushai means friend of the king and it is his counsel that delays Absalom and undoes the counsel of Ahithophel. He is an Archite. Is this an Arc Angel?
35And hast thou not there with thee Zadok and Abiathar the priests? therefore it shall be, that what thing soever thou shalt hear out of the king's house, thou shalt tell it to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.
36Behold, they have there with them their two sons, Ahimaaz Zadok's son, and Jonathan Abiathar's son; and by them ye shall send unto me every thing that ye can hear.
The two witnesses.
37So Hushai David's friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.
Blessings,
Tony
2 Samuel 15
1And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him.
2And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel.
3And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.
Deception, anti-christ “see thy matters are good and right”…
The king is absent “no man deputed of the king to hear thee…”
4Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice!
Deception & promises to rule the land – a politician tickling ears…
5And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him.
6And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.
Clearly these are the tactics of Satan, utilizing anti-christ
7And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said unto the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto the LORD, in Hebron.
Notice this 40 years. You won’t find it in the NIV. It has been changed to 4 years. Why? It doesn’t make practical, historical sense (David only ruled a total of 40 years). It shouldn’t have been changed. It was written this way on purpose by the Author because it is also prophetic. In the New American Standard and also the King James you will find 40 – very, very important.
40 years. 1967 to 2007 = 40 years
Hebron = West Bank of Israel
Hebron is in the West Bank where all the discussion has been regarding the Palestinians and Israel. If Absalom indeed stands for Satan, then the vow to the king may be anti-christ and the giving away of the west bank for a middle east peace agreement.
After the Six Day War, in June 1967, Hebron and the rest of the West Bank came under Israeli control.
Since early 1997 the city has been divided into two sectors: H1 and H2. The H1 sector, home to around 120,000 Palestinians, came under the control of the Palestinian Authority, in accordance with Hebron Protocol.
8For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD.
Geshur is where Absalom’s mother was from and where he fled when he murdered Amnon. In the text it seems Satan may be asking for Jerusalem again as well. Of course it is modern day Syria and Iran that are against Israel.
9And the king said unto him, Go in peace. So he arose, and went to Hebron.
10But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.
Capturing of the West bank. Absalom (anti-christ/Satan) now has control of Hebron/West bank.
11And with Absalom went two hundred men out of Jerusalem, that were called; and they went in their simplicity, and they knew not any thing.
A following of people after Absalom – deceived…”they knew not anything.”
12And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.
12 is the number for government and the people. Ahithophel is a betrayer. Once with David, he now has become a counselor for Absalom. Maybe one or some of the angels/spirit forces that fell with Satan.
13And there came a messenger to David, saying, The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom.
Israel’s heart has fallen to the anti-christ
14And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.
Those still faithful at Jerusalem, David tells them they must flee.
15And the king's servants said unto the king, Behold, thy servants are ready to do whatsoever my lord the king shall appoint.
16And the king went forth, and all his household after him. And the king left ten women, which were concubines, to keep the house.
David leaves 10 women. These are the 10 bride’s maids that are left to keep the house.
17And the king went forth, and all the people after him, and tarried in a place that was far off.
The departure has taken place. The king goes forth and his people with him to a far off place.
18And all his servants passed on beside him; and all the Cherethites, and all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, six hundred men which came after him from Gath, passed on before the king.
A mixed group goes forth with the king.
19Then said the king to Ittai the Gittite, Wherefore goest thou also with us? return to thy place, and abide with the king: for thou art a stranger, and also an exile.
20Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us? seeing I go whither I may, return thou, and take back thy brethren: mercy and truth be with thee.
A latecomer – the king gives permission to go back…this may even be “us” we are the late generation
21And Ittai answered the king, and said, As the LORD liveth, and as my lord the king liveth, surely in what place my lord the king shall be, whether in death or life, even there also will thy servant be.
The late coming servant makes a full commitment to go with the king.
22And David said to Ittai, Go and pass over. And Ittai the Gittite passed over, and all his men, and all the little ones that were with him.
22 the departure number and David lets Ittai pass over, his men and all his little ones it says.
son of Ribai of Gibeah of Benjamin; one of David's elitea Gittite man who joined David just before Absalom's rebellionson of Ribai of Gibeah in Benjamin; one of David's elite
possibly means “with me” or God is with me.
1) a Gittite commander from Gath in David's army
2) one of David's 30 mighty warriors, a Benjamite
23And all the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over: the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over, toward the way of the wilderness.
Kidron Valley is where the brook is and means “where God will judge”
24And lo Zadok also, and all the Levites were with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God: and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people had done passing out of the city.
25And the king said unto Zadok, Carry back the ark of God into the city: if I shall find favour in the eyes of the LORD, he will bring me again, and shew me both it, and his habitation:
26But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee; behold, here am I, let him do to me as seemeth good unto him.
27The king said also unto Zadok the priest, Art not thou a seer? return into the city in peace, and your two sons with you, Ahimaaz thy son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar.
Zadok an angelic protector returning the Ark of the Covenant and also the 2 witnesses?
28See, I will tarry in the plain of the wilderness, until there come word from you to certify me.
The plain of the wilderness – “the sky” until it is time to attack.
29Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God again to Jerusalem: and they tarried there.
30And David went up by the ascent of mount Olivet, and wept as he went up, and had his head covered, and he went barefoot: and all the people that was with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up.
The great separation. David went up! At mount Olivet! Weeping…
31And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.
Despite conspiracy and plots, YHWH & Jesus’ plan will succeed. The only true wisdom is God’s.
32And it came to pass, that when David was come to the top of the mount, where he worshipped God, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat rent, and earth upon his head:
33Unto whom David said, If thou passest on with me, then thou shalt be a burden unto me:
34But if thou return to the city, and say unto Absalom, I will be thy servant, O king; as I have been thy father's servant hitherto, so will I now also be thy servant: then mayest thou for me defeat the counsel of Ahithophel.
Hushai means friend of the king and it is his counsel that delays Absalom and undoes the counsel of Ahithophel. He is an Archite. Is this an Arc Angel?
35And hast thou not there with thee Zadok and Abiathar the priests? therefore it shall be, that what thing soever thou shalt hear out of the king's house, thou shalt tell it to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.
36Behold, they have there with them their two sons, Ahimaaz Zadok's son, and Jonathan Abiathar's son; and by them ye shall send unto me every thing that ye can hear.
The two witnesses.
37So Hushai David's friend came into the city, and Absalom came into Jerusalem.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Abba Means Papa: Happy Father's Day YHWH!
Abba Means Papa
Note to self…Father’s Day is coming soon…time to do my devotional study on fathers…
Biblical list of fathers, let see…there is Abraham…he certainly was a great father - it says here he walked side by side with his son Isaac as they both faced the most daunting task a human could imagine.
How about King David? Even in a household of turmoil he had deep love as a father. Big mistakes, big forgiveness, big love. A heart after God’s for sure.
The Patriarchs are great, but I think we would be remiss if we did not look at Jesus to learn about the greatest father.
What’s that you say? Jesus was the son?
Why yes he was, and he never stopped talking about his Father.
As a young child, Jesus was the star of his own Left Behind Series. At twelve years old he was separated from his earthly parents in the great city of Jerusalem. He told his parents “didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?”* What child doesn’t relish a father’s teaching as he is equipping his children for the great challenges of life that are sure to come?
At some tragic moment, Jesus’ earthly father, Joseph died. Jesus found out firsthand how our Heavenly Father treats the fatherless. Fast-forwarding through an unknown passage of time to Jesus’ baptism we hear the affirmation “…this is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased.”**
Jesus’ Heavenly Father equips, he affirms and makes ready to face the world.
Reading through the Gospels there are two key words as an overflow of Jesus’ heart – “My Father”.
“My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too am working.”***** - my Father is a hard worker, Jesus says…
“In my Father’s house are many mansions…”*** - my Father richly provides, Jesus exclaims…
“…the very hairs on your head are numbered”**** - my Father is a protector, I hear Jesus proclaiming…
Jesus wants to share his Father, and wants us to know exactly what he is like. He wants us to have the great love that he has. His heart is pouring out as he explains to his followers that if they have seen him, then they know the Father. “The son can do nothing of himself; he can only do what he sees the Father doing…”*****
Can you see Jesus’ heart? Let’s get out our spiritual paint pallets and bring this picture to our daily lives…
When I’ve become the name on an excel spreadsheet for the Corporation’s latest cuts, I know where to go because my Father knows my anxiety and can provide for all my needs.
When my feelings are getting the best of me because I’m so angry I could yell, or so hurt that I could cry – I can call on His name and he will be a listening ear, a shoulder, a lap…
When I have been despicable in a deeply embarrassing way, as I wipe egg off my face and I walk down a familiar path thinking, this time I’ve surely worn out my welcome. Yet I see my Father running, arms open wide anxious to have me back.
When I just entered my own personal Twilight Zone, problems with complexity intertwined with lethal consequences, he says to me “Come let’s reason together”.
And in our darkest eleventh hour, when there seems there is no hope and we cannot muster up even a mustard seed – we can go to him as Jesus did and say “Abba Father”…
What does Abba mean? Abba means Papa. Happy Father’s Day Papa!
*(Luke 2:49b NIV)
**(Matthew 3:17 KJ)
***(John 14:2a KJ)
****(Matthew 10:30 KJ)
*****(John 5:19a NIV)
Note to self…Father’s Day is coming soon…time to do my devotional study on fathers…
Biblical list of fathers, let see…there is Abraham…he certainly was a great father - it says here he walked side by side with his son Isaac as they both faced the most daunting task a human could imagine.
How about King David? Even in a household of turmoil he had deep love as a father. Big mistakes, big forgiveness, big love. A heart after God’s for sure.
The Patriarchs are great, but I think we would be remiss if we did not look at Jesus to learn about the greatest father.
What’s that you say? Jesus was the son?
Why yes he was, and he never stopped talking about his Father.
As a young child, Jesus was the star of his own Left Behind Series. At twelve years old he was separated from his earthly parents in the great city of Jerusalem. He told his parents “didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?”* What child doesn’t relish a father’s teaching as he is equipping his children for the great challenges of life that are sure to come?
At some tragic moment, Jesus’ earthly father, Joseph died. Jesus found out firsthand how our Heavenly Father treats the fatherless. Fast-forwarding through an unknown passage of time to Jesus’ baptism we hear the affirmation “…this is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased.”**
Jesus’ Heavenly Father equips, he affirms and makes ready to face the world.
Reading through the Gospels there are two key words as an overflow of Jesus’ heart – “My Father”.
“My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too am working.”***** - my Father is a hard worker, Jesus says…
“In my Father’s house are many mansions…”*** - my Father richly provides, Jesus exclaims…
“…the very hairs on your head are numbered”**** - my Father is a protector, I hear Jesus proclaiming…
Jesus wants to share his Father, and wants us to know exactly what he is like. He wants us to have the great love that he has. His heart is pouring out as he explains to his followers that if they have seen him, then they know the Father. “The son can do nothing of himself; he can only do what he sees the Father doing…”*****
Can you see Jesus’ heart? Let’s get out our spiritual paint pallets and bring this picture to our daily lives…
When I’ve become the name on an excel spreadsheet for the Corporation’s latest cuts, I know where to go because my Father knows my anxiety and can provide for all my needs.
When my feelings are getting the best of me because I’m so angry I could yell, or so hurt that I could cry – I can call on His name and he will be a listening ear, a shoulder, a lap…
When I have been despicable in a deeply embarrassing way, as I wipe egg off my face and I walk down a familiar path thinking, this time I’ve surely worn out my welcome. Yet I see my Father running, arms open wide anxious to have me back.
When I just entered my own personal Twilight Zone, problems with complexity intertwined with lethal consequences, he says to me “Come let’s reason together”.
And in our darkest eleventh hour, when there seems there is no hope and we cannot muster up even a mustard seed – we can go to him as Jesus did and say “Abba Father”…
What does Abba mean? Abba means Papa. Happy Father’s Day Papa!
*(Luke 2:49b NIV)
**(Matthew 3:17 KJ)
***(John 14:2a KJ)
****(Matthew 10:30 KJ)
*****(John 5:19a NIV)
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Baptism and the Doorpost
I wrote in yesterday about Father’s Day Rapture possibilities:
http://www.fivedoves.com/letters/june2007/tonye611.htm
I have some personal testimony to share, in hopes that it helps or someone may have a similar experience.
I was baptized in the summer of 2000, however I had lost track of the date. After the rapture didn’t happen 5/5/2005 I had thought and prayed much about it that summer. There were many promising things about it and it was really hard to take. I have felt my whole life like this is what YHWH has prepared me for. I have always been interested in prophecy, end of world events and spiritual warfare. It seems that even as a child I was aware of YHWH’s presence and also Satan’s attacks.
Even though YHWH has been with me my whole life I’ve had many ups and downs. In 1999 I was divorced and destroyed. Even so, it took me a while to come around and I experienced even more destruction in my own ways. Finally, I experienced full surrender and gave my whole life and heart to Christ in the summer of 2000. 5/5 happens to be my birth date so it was even more fun to look forward to and even more tragic when nothing happened. My wife (she was my fiancé then) was worried about me because she knew how much I looked forward to it and knew I was even ready to walk into a tornado if it came anywhere close. Anyway, after working through disappointment and giving it more prayer and study, I feel that YHWH shared with me that it may be a different birth date, my birth date “in Christ” to look to. I did have somewhere a letter from the Church where I was baptized, but had lost it. I looked through everything and could not find it. I prayed to YHWH that if it was to be significant that I would find the letter at the right time. I have pondered it ever since, but have not found the paper or the date.
This scripture is especially important to my heart. More than anything else I want to serve YHWH in a personal and face to face way. I really have felt so many ways He has worked with me to draw me, carve things away, etc.
Exodus 21:1-6
1Now these are the judgments which thou shalt set before them.
2If thou buy an Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve: and in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing.
3If he came in by himself, he shall go out by himself: if he were married, then his wife shall go out with him.
4If his master have given him a wife, and she have born him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall go out by himself.
5And if the servant shall plainly say, I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free:
6Then his master shall bring him unto the judges; he shall also bring him to the door, or unto the door post; and his master shall bore his ear through with an aul; and he shall serve him for ever.
After going through some difficult trials, I was thinking again about my birthday “in Christ”. I looked through some papers, and there it was! I had suspected that it may have been Father’s Day 2000 and it was (it was also Trinity Sunday).
What I am excited about is the above verse in connection with this. I gave my life to Christ as a HUGE debtor, in other words YHWH buys me as a Hebrew servant (you too!). When 6 years are complete you land on the 7th year. That would bring me to this Sunday. I want more than anything else to say to YHWH that “I love my master and my wife and children and I will not go out free”.
It says after this that the Master will then bring you to the door or door post. These remind me of two things. The door post reminds me of Jesus and the blood that the Israelites splattered on the door posts on Passover before Exodus. The door of course reminds me of the Rapture.
The greatest part of all is the last part where it says “and he shall serve him forever!”
I am hoping that by sharing it may be helpful or lead someone else to share. I really could write quite a bit more about this, but wanted to share the highlights.
Blessings,
Tony
http://www.fivedoves.com/letters/june2007/tonye611.htm
I have some personal testimony to share, in hopes that it helps or someone may have a similar experience.
I was baptized in the summer of 2000, however I had lost track of the date. After the rapture didn’t happen 5/5/2005 I had thought and prayed much about it that summer. There were many promising things about it and it was really hard to take. I have felt my whole life like this is what YHWH has prepared me for. I have always been interested in prophecy, end of world events and spiritual warfare. It seems that even as a child I was aware of YHWH’s presence and also Satan’s attacks.
Even though YHWH has been with me my whole life I’ve had many ups and downs. In 1999 I was divorced and destroyed. Even so, it took me a while to come around and I experienced even more destruction in my own ways. Finally, I experienced full surrender and gave my whole life and heart to Christ in the summer of 2000. 5/5 happens to be my birth date so it was even more fun to look forward to and even more tragic when nothing happened. My wife (she was my fiancé then) was worried about me because she knew how much I looked forward to it and knew I was even ready to walk into a tornado if it came anywhere close. Anyway, after working through disappointment and giving it more prayer and study, I feel that YHWH shared with me that it may be a different birth date, my birth date “in Christ” to look to. I did have somewhere a letter from the Church where I was baptized, but had lost it. I looked through everything and could not find it. I prayed to YHWH that if it was to be significant that I would find the letter at the right time. I have pondered it ever since, but have not found the paper or the date.
This scripture is especially important to my heart. More than anything else I want to serve YHWH in a personal and face to face way. I really have felt so many ways He has worked with me to draw me, carve things away, etc.
Exodus 21:1-6
1Now these are the judgments which thou shalt set before them.
2If thou buy an Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve: and in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing.
3If he came in by himself, he shall go out by himself: if he were married, then his wife shall go out with him.
4If his master have given him a wife, and she have born him sons or daughters; the wife and her children shall be her master's, and he shall go out by himself.
5And if the servant shall plainly say, I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free:
6Then his master shall bring him unto the judges; he shall also bring him to the door, or unto the door post; and his master shall bore his ear through with an aul; and he shall serve him for ever.
After going through some difficult trials, I was thinking again about my birthday “in Christ”. I looked through some papers, and there it was! I had suspected that it may have been Father’s Day 2000 and it was (it was also Trinity Sunday).
What I am excited about is the above verse in connection with this. I gave my life to Christ as a HUGE debtor, in other words YHWH buys me as a Hebrew servant (you too!). When 6 years are complete you land on the 7th year. That would bring me to this Sunday. I want more than anything else to say to YHWH that “I love my master and my wife and children and I will not go out free”.
It says after this that the Master will then bring you to the door or door post. These remind me of two things. The door post reminds me of Jesus and the blood that the Israelites splattered on the door posts on Passover before Exodus. The door of course reminds me of the Rapture.
The greatest part of all is the last part where it says “and he shall serve him forever!”
I am hoping that by sharing it may be helpful or lead someone else to share. I really could write quite a bit more about this, but wanted to share the highlights.
Blessings,
Tony
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