BY His Name, YAH, REJOICE in the New Year!

YAH

Psalm 68:4
Sing to God, sing praises to His name; Extol Him who rides on the clouds, By His name YAH, And rejoice before Him.

YAH - translates from
Hebrew to English as
The Name of God of Israel: GOD / LORD

Take a walk down memory lane, with your creator. Reflect back on the your relationship with the Lord God.
See how you drew you closer to Him through out this past year!


Those trials and struggles that we experienced, were building blocks for our faith, future and our relationship with YAH! While reflecting on the challenges of this past year, be filled with hope for the future. Rejoice Before Him. For He was there with you. He never left your side. He never will leave you.

Begin this new year Singing Praises to God! Rejoice in Him for you saw Him! He is at Work in Your life. Rejoice ! Yes, he has a calling for you. He has a plan for you. You may not have the understanding yet. That's okay. Rejoice that He is in your midst. Let us accelerate beyond the challenges of our past into the fullness of our destiny!

Rejoice in all the Blessings of the Lord God for your future!  Begin the new year with an
expectation of Lord God Opening Doors for His will to be done in this next year.  Blessings in your life, manifesting. When you believe that God has Good things in store for your future,  it will start to manifest in your future. This is having Faith. Hebrews 11;1  Faith means being sure of the things we hope for and knowing that something is real even if we do not see it. Allow your faith to excel in your future. Put it into action. See the greater things that God has in store for you.

Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

Isaiah 9:6-7

For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.





Of the increase of His government and peace
There will be no end,

Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom,

To order it and establish it with judgment and justice
From that time forward, even forever.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.


~~~Reflections~~~

The Birth of Jesus had been foretold centuries before He was born.
You can find many of the old testament prophets having proclaimed his arrival.
The Messiah is often represented as having been given, or sent.
Some think of the Messiah as a rich gift from God.
Truth is Jesus was an unselfish Gift of Love.
Man had no claim on him.
God unselfishly gave his Son to be a sacrifice for the sins of the world.

John 3:16  For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,
that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Bethlehem Ephrathah

The Messiah is Coming

Micah 5:2-5

“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
Though you are little among the thousands of Judah,

Yet out of you shall come forth to Me
The One to be Ruler in Israel,
Whose goings forth are from of old,
From everlasting.”








Therefore He shall give them up,
Until the time that she who is in labor has given birth
Then the remnant of His brethren
Shall return to the children of Israel.

And He shall stand and feed His flock
In the strength of the Lord,
In the majesty of the name of the Lord His God
And they shall abide,
For now He shall be great
To the ends of the earth;
And this One shall be peace.

What a Star?

Matthew 2:1-12

Wise Men from the East

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem

of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold,

wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying,

“Where is He who has been born King of the Jews?

For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.”

When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 
And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes
of the people together,
he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.
So they said to him,
“In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet:

But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
Are not the least among the rulers of Judah;
For out of you shall come a Ruler
Who will shepherd My people Israel.’”

Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men,

determined from them what time the star appeared.  

And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, “

Go and search carefully for the young Child,

and when you have found Him, bring back word to me,

that I may come and worship Him also.”

When they heard the king, they departed,
and behold, the star which they had seen
in the East went before them,
till it came and stood over where the young Child was. 

When they saw the star,
they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. 
And when they had come into the house,
they saw the young Child with Mary His mother,
and fell down and worshiped Him.

And when they had opened their treasures,
they presented gifts to Him:
gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they
should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way.

~~~Reflections~~~

The Wise men followed the Star to the One who has been born King of the Jews? .

Take note the word says the star which they had seen

in the East went before them.  Matthew 

Could this be like the pillar of fire, and pillar of smoke that went before them.  And guided Moses and the people. Could it have been physically moving, guiding the wise men to the Messiah?

Numbers 14
and they will tell it to the inhabitants of this land. They have heard that You, Lord, are among these people; that You, Lord, are seen face to face and Your cloud stands above them, and You go before them in a pillar of cloud by day and in a pillar of fire by night.

Matthew 2:1-12

Wise Men from the East

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem

of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold,

wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying,

“Where is He who has been born King of the Jews?

For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.”

When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 
And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes
of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.
So they said to him,


“In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet:

But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
Are not the least among the rulers of Judah.
For out of you shall come a Ruler
Who will shepherd My people Israel.’”

Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men,

determined from them what time the star appeared.  

And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, “

Go and search carefully for the young Child,

and when you have found Him, bring back word to me,

that I may come and worship Him also.”

When they heard the king, they departed,
and behold, the star which they had seen
in the East went before them,
till it came and stood over where the young Child was. 

When they saw the star,
they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. 
And when they had come into the house,
they saw the young Child with Mary His mother,
and fell down and worshiped Him.
And when they had opened their treasures,
they presented gifts to Him.
gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they
should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way.

~~~Reflections~~~

The Wise men followed the Star to the One who has been born King of the Jews.

We here of the 3 gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. So we assume 3 wise men. 
We should know better to assume God's word. 
All of my life, I was taught 3 wise men. All the books, movies, and plays,
always had the shepherd and 3 wise men.
Lets take a look at the old testament speaking of the coming of King of Jews, the Messiah.
The wise men, or otherwise known as Magi or Kings are linked to Old Testament prophesies, that talk about the Messiah being worshipped by kings, and Bringing gifts. And where they

traveled from Midian Ephah, Sheba, Seba, Kedar, Nebaioth, Tarshish, and Lebonon.
Never does it mention the  actual number of wise men. Gives you an idea of how they traveled. Ships, possibly caravans.

Here are scriptures you can find  Isaiah 11  Isaiah 60,  Psalm 72,  Psalm 68:29,  and Micah 5:2

Christ Born of Mary

Christ Born of the Virgin Mary

Matthew 1:18-25

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows:
After His mother Mary was engaged to Joseph,
before they came together.

She was found with child of the Holy Spirit.
Then Joseph her husband, being a just man,
and not wanting to make her a public example,
was minded to put her away secretly.

But while he thought about these things,
behold,
an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying,  “Joseph, son of David,
do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife,
for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.



And she will bring forth a Son,
and you shall call His name Jesus,
for He will save His people from their sins.”
So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which
was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying...

“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son
and they shall call His name Immanuel,”
which is translated, “God with us.”

Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep,
did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife,
and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son.
And he called His name Jesus. "Immanuel" "God with us"

~~Reflections~~~
Mary being a Virgin of flesh and blood. 
and for the child Jesus was Miraculously
conceived in her womb was of the Holy Spirit.
A DIVINE MIRACLE!
As His Word spoke this world into existence.
Gods HIS Holy Spirit Miraculously, Supernatural Intervention had her conceive Jesus. 

Matthew mentions the paternity of the Holy Ghost very quickly.
Before either Joseph or Mary are mentioned.
Some scriptures to references for the virgin birth are Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38 Galatians 1-4
From the Old Testament prophetic message in Isaiah 7:14.
Christmas is more than just a tree, lights, gifts, jingle bells, holiday, or a birthday.
All through out the Bible, God has used days to remember things.
Nine major holidays and Sabbath days instructed by God in the Old Testament.
Seven of these were appointed feasts, meant to be a sacred time when the Israelites met with God. Three of these seven appointed feasts were pilgrimage feasts, when all Israelite males were required to appear before the Lord at the temple in Jerusalem.
Lets take a look at the celebration of the Birth of Jesus or also known as Christmas, from a Christian perspective. There is a lot of biblical basis, traditional observances, seasons, facts, and an interesting section revealing the fulfillment of the Messiah, Jesus Christ throughout the Bible.
Christmas No matter what day you celebrate it. Is a reminder that God did something so Divine and Holy. He sent his Son the Messiah for us, so we could be from sins and sickness. Give God Praise!
Christmas is a reminder GOD IS WITH US!

Fullness of the time

God Sent Forth His Son

Galatians 4:1-6

Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child.

does not differ at all from a slave

though he is master of all

but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the father. 

Even so we, when we were children

were in bondage under the elements of the world. 

But when the fullness of the time had come,

God sent forth His Son, born of a woman,

born under the law,  

to redeem those who were under the law,

that we might receive the adoption as sons.

And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”

Make room in the inn.

Luke 2:6-7

So it was, that while they were there,
the days were completed for her to be delivered.
And she brought forth her firstborn Son,
and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths,
and laid Him in a manger,
because there was no room for them in the inn.

~~~Reflections~~~
If each of us is an innkeeper. Have you made room for Jesus in your life?  If not. There is still time.  Get on your knees, Raise your hands and Worship the King of Kings, Glory to the King of the Jews! the Messiah, the one who was born and died for your sins.
Make Room.. Pray this prayer.
Father, we thank you for grace. We are willing to make room for you in our lives. Forgive us of our selfishness, and our sins. Help us to always put you first. Help me to be the innkeeper who decides to make room, Who makes time for You and your Word. Holy Spirit we welcome you. In Jesus Christ Name. Amen.

A Daughter or Son to be born?

Daughter or Son?

Matthew 1:20-21

But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream saying,
“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.
And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”

~~~Reflections~~~
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By whose stipes you were healed

By whose Stripes you were Healed

1 Peter 2:21-25

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps:
“Who committed no sin,
Nor was deceit found in His mouth”
who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously, who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness, by whose stripes you were healed. For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

Jesus was without sin. He died for our sins. Salvation can only come by asking Jesus to forgive you of your transgressions, ( or sins ) and having the Faith that you are forgiven.  Healing comes from that same Faith that you have when you accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior. Believe.

When Jesus was crucified on the cross, he was whipped. Those stripes on His back, He accepted faithfully so you could be healed. Matters not if your sickness is physical, mental, emotional or spiritual. Doesn't matter if you are believing for yourself or for others.  We were Healed! By His Stripes.
Let the Shepard and Overseer of your soul bring Healing.

Thank You Jesus for being Righteous. For bearing my sins on the cross, for your forgiveness of my sins.  For willingly taking those stripes so that I could be healed. I thank you Lord Jesus. I ask now for healing in my life, Father in your precious sons name, Jesus Christ.


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For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, Christ The Lord!

Glory in the Highest

Luke 2:11

Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold  an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.

Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.

For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”



And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying
“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”

So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger.
Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child.  And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds.  But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen,
as it was told them.

~~~Reflections~~~
So fitting that GOD would have his Son, The Messiah, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Prince, Savior, High Priest, The One who will Sit at the Right Hand of God, be born in a Stable.  A stable.  Not in an inn, a hospital, or a fancy palace, for the things of this world mean nothing. For all we really need is the Lord.  Setting our minds on things from above, not on things on the earth. Glory to God in the highest! He has us focusing on the ONE thing that is most important. The birth of the Messiah. The Savior. The One who would die for you.

Acts 5:30-32
The God of our fathers raised up Jesus whom you murdered by hanging on a tree. Him God has exalted to His right hand to be Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.  And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.”




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There is only one faith The faith a person needs to be saved is the same faith a person needs to be healed

Writing on the subject of healing, and how it is one of the wonderful gifts the Lord has given us. This is the gift from the Lord.

(1 Corinthians 12:8-10)
for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to an other discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.

Stand Firm by the same Spirit of Faith that Jesus took our infirmities and bore our Sickness and Infirmities on the cross.

Standing strong and having the faith and understanding of God's Word.
The divine healing was provided when Jesus died on Calvary.
God's word clearly states “By His stripes we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5)

We do not need to question or wonder about the how's or whys.
We simply must have faith and pray.
Believe Gods Word. Have faith that those who have sickness,
diseases and infirmities will be healed.
By the Holy Word and In Jesus Christ Name.
Isaiah the prophet stated (Isaiah 53:4) “

But He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was bruised for our iniquities;
The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,
And by His stripes we are healed.” 

It is written in Matthew that He makes these miracles possible.
 (Matthew 8:16-18)
When evening had come,
they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed.
And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick,
that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying:
“He Himself took our infirmities
And bore our sicknesses
(Isaiah 53:4)

Our role as Children of God, is to reach out to the sick, no matter what the illness
or demon-possessed, and Stand Strong in our faith and prayers.
In this way we will show others our Faith and Word of the Lord,
so that they also will have the Faith that the Lord will raise them up.

That Jesus does perform the miracles. Be Encouragement. As a result, of their Faith,
the word is planted for Salvation. The point being, There is only one faith.
The faith a person needs to be saved is the same faith a person needs to be healed. 

I do not heal, you do not heal. The healing already took place as stated by the Prophet Isaiah and Jesus Himself.
(Matthew 8:16-18) We give God all the glory.

Jesus Heals a Great Multitude

Jesus Heals a Great Multitude

Matthew 4:23-24

And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people. Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them.

let go of anger, bitterness or offences.

let go of anger, bitterness or offences

Acts 8:22-24
Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.  For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity.”
Then Simon answered and said, “Pray to the Lord for me, that none of the things which you have spoken may come upon me.”

In life, we seem to so often we get our "feelings hurt"

LET IT GO! REPENT! FORGIVE!

This is how bitterness can take root. Leaving the door open for Satan to gain advantage.

Something someone says or does, a person takes offense to it.

It may not have been done intentionally.  It happens. Like a trap door the devil likes us to fall into.

Perceived wrong by the other person or intentionally being offense.

The cause isn't the issue. The moment you realize that their is bitterness in a situation.

Resolve it. Go to the Lord and ask for forgiveness. 

Psalm 37:8

Cease from anger, and forsake wrath
Do not fret—it only causes harm.

Pray for the one who was offended or the one doing the offending.

God's word says to let go of anger, bitterness or offences.

2 Corinthians 2:10-11

Now whom you forgive anything, I also forgive.
For if indeed I have forgiven anything,
I have forgiven that one for your sakes in the presence of Christ, 
 lest Satan should take advantage of us,
for we are not ignorant of his devices.

A Nobleman's Son is Healed

A Nobleman’s Son Healed

John 4:46

So Jesus came again to Cana of Galilee where He had made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman whose son was sick at Capernaum.  When he heard that Jesus had come out of Judea into Galilee, he went to Him and implored Him to come down and heal his son, for he was at the point of death.  Then Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will by no means believe.”
The nobleman said to Him, “Sir, come down before my child dies!”
Jesus said to him, “Go your way; your son lives.” So the man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him, and he went his way.  And as he was now going down, his servants met him and told him, saying, “Your son lives!”
Then he inquired of them the hour when he got better. And they said to him, “Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him.” ⁵ So the father knew that it was at the same hour in which Jesus said to him, “Your son lives.” And he himself believed, and his whole household.
This again is the second sign Jesus did when He had come out of Judea into Galilee.

He sent His word and healed them

He Sent His Word and Healed

Psalm 107:20

He sent His word and healed them
And delivered them from their destructions

Health and Healing

He Sent His Word and Healed

Jeremiah 33:5-7
Behold

I will bring it health and healing

I will heal them and reveal to them the abundance of

peace and truth.