Distractions? It’s really about the Kingdom.

Distractions comes in all forms and avenues.  Some through family and friends, and others through political, racial or social issues.  However, all of these things are signs of the times; and in some cases prophetic.  I want to share something that some will refute and snarl at; but if we put our emotions aside and begin to think with the mind of Elohim, then we can come to a Kingdom conclusion on these matters.

Distractions are the work of HaSatan.  Specifically distractions that hinders the Kingdom pursuit.  Just like HaSatan, distractions becomes an adversary, an opposite, a contender or resistor.  So anything or person that prevents the Kingdom can be a HaSatan in itself.

Let’s look at the word Distraction.

• It means:  something that makes it difficult to think or pay attention.  
• It means: something that amuses or entertains you so that you do not think about problems, work, etc.
• It means: a state in which you are very annoyed or upset.

Identify your Distractions

When Nehemiah heard that the walls of Jerusalem were broken down he had a passion ( a pull if you will ) to restore the walls.  Why?  These walls stood for something!  They represented Elohim desire and fulfillment for HIS people and a sign throughout the earth.  Nehemiah knew that once the walls were restored that there will be hope, a sign, prophetic fulfillment and evidence that Yahweh hears, knows and keeps HIS promises. But……

There’s a Sanballat, a Toḇiyah, and a Geshem!  An adversary, an opposite, and a contender.   They are always around to distract (make it difficult to think or pay attention to purpose, amuses or entertains so that you do not think, to get you very annoyed or upset).

So who are these HaSatan, Sanballat, Toḇiyah, and Geshem’s ? Family, friends, political, racial or social issues.  Here’s one more….religion or religious infighting. Specifically among Torah believers.

The adversary knows that as the wall represented Elohim, so too does the Kingdom represents Yah here and now. 

Remember the program that was installed called COINTELPRO?  If not look it up.  This is the same tactic that is being used as a HaSatan to prevent the Kingdom from being manifested within the people.  To remedy that we must be sure to maintain our focus and HIS purpose.

The Talmidim lost focus and purpose

• Yahushua talmidim had infighting:  “who shall be the greatest”! 

•  HaSatan worked though Yahushua talmidim to (attempt to) prevent prophetic fulfillment. Matthew 16: 21-23

From that time יהושע began to show to His taught ones that it was necessary for Him to go to Yerushalayim, and to suffer much from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and to be raised again the third day.

And Kĕpha took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, “Be kind to Yourself, Master, this shall not be to You!”  But He turned and said to Kĕpha, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling-block to Me, for your thoughts are not those of Elohim, but those of men.”

Did you catch what Yahushua said?  Let’s break it down:

• Get behind Me, Satan…i.e.…stand your ground!

• You are a stumbling-block to Me…i.e.…you are an adversary, an opposite, and a contender, or oppose to prophetic fulfillment that is designed to bless the world!

• Your thoughts are not those of Elohim, but those of men…i.e…your mindset is not aligned with that of Elohim, but with mankind! You are thinking and reacting to the things of this world that are meant  as distractions or a HaSatan!

Make The Choice

 

I’ve made my choice to pursue HIS Kingdom. The HaSatan of this world system will not distract me, I will align my mind with that of Elohim.  For I know that if the Kingdom is built, then it fulfills prophecy! 

 

May HIS will be done here on earth! Blessed is the servant who when HIS master comes, he will be found doing!

 

Baruch HaShem Yah our Elohim

Technology....Blessing and Curse

Technology is a wonderful thing.  It causes people from other states and countries to see or have knowledge of stories, events and information instantly that would otherwise be unheard of.  It has propelled mankind to a place of no return. 

Almost monthly there’s a new App, Enhancement Package, Gadget, Tool or Invention that supposedly make our lives and ministry easier or more efficient.  It’s a wonderful thing with benefits.

It’s so easy to logon, research , video-chat, stream and see people and events all from the comfort of your sofa or vehicle.

However, technology when misused has or is becoming a replacement tool for true discipleship, true intimacy  and halacha.  We are discovering men and women who are using technology as a reason tool for not connecting to a local Messianic or Torah congregation; instead they are opting in for the Messianic Torah teshuvah teaching ministries that has a heavy online presence.

You see many, if not most Messianic or Torah Observant ministries meet in homes, small buildings and or rented facilities.  Others are itinerary ministries only.  And when people see this they get turned off; why?  Because it’s not like the church system and its structure.  So to cope with that they turn to the online presence Messianic Torah teshuvah teaching ministries.  It fills the so call gap. 

But here’s what’s lacking:

True discipleship/talmidim:

A methodical step by step process of conversion and Torah teaching which takes time and patience.  It requires personal connectivity.

True Intimacy

Knowing what Yah wants and how to prepare oneself for HIS presence.

True Halacha

Knowing how to walk and live this Messianic or Torah Observant life.

What’s also occurring is the lack of knowing.  We really don’t know each other apart from technology.  It’s easy to deceive or mask ( “Hypocrisy” as Elder Kevin said) one another during Feasts because there’s no regular personal attendance or accountability of Sabbath or Torah study together. 

As we ( myself included) build our online presence Messianic Torah teshuvah teaching ministries -  we have to be careful that we don’t lose focus of our local commitment or initial purpose. 

 We must ask ourselves;

• Our we operating in ministry, or building a ministry?

• Are we trying to be like someone else?

 

• Are we dissatisfied with our few?

 

• Is it about the money or name branding? 

For those who sit at home because we are not fond of the Messianic or Torah Observant ministries who meet in homes, small buildings and or rented facilities: we must ask ourselves:

• Do I really want to be like Messiah?

• Am I using technology as a reason to stay at home?

• Am I afraid of accountability?

 

• Am I trying to justify not changing my lifestyle by using technology to my benefit?

Technology is a wonderful thing – it is a blessing, but can be a curse if misused and misapplied.

 

Final question:

 

What's your purpose of using it?

Let's examine ourselves to see if we be in the Faith

Shalom Shalom, may we all follow HIM

Baruch HaShem Yah my Elohim