In His Perfect Image
 

Observing the Sabbath, the Moedim, and following the law is a gift. It is an opportunity to enter into a deveq with God.

The Lord is our YAHWEH RAPHA. He is the God who heals, the Great Physician, our healer, and deliverer. He can heal us from anything.

Learning is a lifelong process. Many teachers we have had over the years. The Hebrew word lamad means to teach, to learn.

The Lord is our shepherd. The expression shepherd can metaphorically represent leaders and kings. Yahweh guides us to peace.

Abba keeps us from evil prowling about trying to destroy us - all the external and internal threats tempting us from righteous paths.

Yeshua is our rock, our strength, and our salvation. He is our tsur/tzur. A foundation upon which we can lean on and should build upon.

By many names, our Abba goes by. Ezer happens to be one of them. This Hebrew term describes a savior, helper, or lifesaver.

Shabbat is more than merely a time to rest. The true meaning is to cease and desist from work and everyday activities.

Storms are a part of every believer's life. But our Lord Almighty is our refuge - sagav. He will lift us above the storms.

We are asked not to trust in ourselves but in God and His ways. Shema means to hear, and hearing the Lord is obeying His ways.

God is Holy, separated, one of a kind. He is Kadosh. Kodesh on the other hand means holiness, sacredness in general.

It is advisable to be connected to others. Self-reliance after all is pride and can lead to self-righteousness.

Many times we plan, and envision our whole paths to success. And despite our best efforts, we can encounter disappointment.

People are bound to hurt us. We can fall into offense, which can lead to resentment and bitterness, and the darkening of the mind.

Satan tempts to bring shame, failure, and dishonor. To battle temptation choose the correct door.

The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” - Exodus 14: 14 (NIV)

Authority is known by the word exousia. It is the right to govern and exercise power - the ability to get something done.

“God will only use those He can restrain”, says dr. Francis Myles.

“Who am I?” is a question we should ask our Heavenly Father when finding ourselves in an identity crisis.

Shame is not of God. It is a device from satan to bring false identity and a false message.