DREAMER

Matthew 13 - 17

"for assuredly, I say to you that many prophets and righteous men desired to see what you see,

and did not see it, and to hear what you hear and did not hear it.

The child sat quietly hardly noticed by the family gathering, their noisy chattering interrupted by bursts of laughter accompanied the clink of tea cups.    Welcome home boys - war over.   Her eyes searched through the smoke filled breakfast room for a familiar face then she was gone to a different place. 

"Look" said her mother "she does that a lot, heaven only knows what goes on in that head of hers" 

"Leave her alone" instructed the grandmother and she took the small hand in hers and gently lifted Ruth on to her knee.   Then she was back, although Anna did notice that sometimes she appeared to chat with an invisible companion.

The years passed and Ruth remained a dreamer blessed with a brief glimpse of a place far beyond her earthly home.   Her imagination was boundless, she never said never, watching and waiting for the unbelievable and perhaps one day a reunion with her invisible childhood friend.

"Now my darlings" she encouraged the circle of small faces "one day there will be a new heaven and a new earth.  No more death, sorrow, sickness and pain and God will wipe away every tear.  The Lord will be in charge.  There will be no killing machines and man will turn his hand to the plough.   Our Lord will rule with a rod of iron and His children will know harmony and peace.   Exciting times ahead hey Sam."  

Sam frowned "but grandma what about the bad people, those who kill and do terrible things.    "There's hope for us all Sam" his grandmother replied "God knows genuine true repentance from pretence.  He knows our human weaknesses and how man is corrupted by evil.   But if they are not truly sorry, well just may be whatever they have done to others will be done to them over and over again.  But everyone will see Him and know what they have lost.   Today is Easter Sunday.   God's precious son is risen, the grave could not hold him" she said joyfully.

"Where is he now" asked Ben.   "Look up Ben" said his grandmother.   "Just may be he is behind all those stars you can see in the night sky, and when His Father says go - He will come again."

"I would like to go to the stars" said Ben very seriously "Well" said his grandmother "if you study hard you just might.  Many years ago I knew a young man who wanted to do that"   "And what happened to him" Ben enquired anxiously.    "He was born too soon" his grandmother replied wistfully "but may be you will live his dream, who knows".

"When he comes back will they crucify him again" asked Sam.   His grandmother smiled  "Oh no" she murmured "next time He will come in glory and rule over the whole earth."  

Their great grandmother rose stiffly from her rocking chair.   "Where are those Easter eggs children are you ready to go hunting."

"Will they have chocolate in heaven Grandma" enquired an anxious Wendy.   Their grandmother laughed.  "Well you will just have to wait and see"   Perhaps young Wendy would turn out to be a space hopping botanist clutching her cocoa plant not wanting a new earth that didn't include her precious chocolate.

The children ran into the sunshine hunting among the flowers and bushes for hidden eggs.   Their laughter mingled with bird song, and for a few precious moments there was peace on earth in Ruth's garden.

VERY MUCH ALIVE

JOHN 5 - 21

Yeshua (Jesus) said to her "Woman, believe Me, the hour is coming

when you will neither on this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, worship the Father.

R.T. News Report - Saturday 19th April, 2014

The fastest growing religion in the U.K. is the Muslim faith and according to a report on the Russian News Channel it is considered it will be the dominant religion in Britain in ten years time.  Mohammed is the most popular name for boys in London. 

There followed a happy clappy vision of young girls dancing in the street.   One wearing tight jeans, a smiling cycling granny, and a swinging couple, all the women wore the traditional head covering.    Very modern, clean, appealing and sanitised.   The ultimate agenda Sharia Law and a very different country.  A far cry from the bloody coup that rages in the Middle East and the beheaded christians and mutilated babies.   Well just may be this is God's judgement on the apostate church in the U.K.  

The decline in the christian church is 50% faster than at any other time with an aging demographic.   The church has lost 4 million worshippers since 2001.

Need any true christian ask why.   Yes they are OUT there - out being the operative word and they actually follow the teachings of Yeshua (Jesus).   The days of manipulation and control by the religious hierarchy are over.   The middle men redundant.

A true spirit filled christian knows the Father and the Son and are no longer afraid of the threat of ex.communication or accusations of "back slidden"   They see corruption and greed rife amongst the denominations.  A recent census is causing considerable concern well deserved by those who twist scripture, beat sheep and abuse the innocents.

In an effort to fill the pews they welcome those who openly flout the commandments and question the Truth of God's Holy Word.   Those who hold to the Word of God vote with their feet.

But rejoice, there are christians working in the harvest fields.   An eighty old widow who reaches out to the occupants of cardboard city and teaches the good news to those who are willing to listen.   After a decent meal, shower, change of clothes and help finding shelter they realise His love through her.

The woman who runs an orphanage for Aids children in Africa, the list is endless.   People shining His light into a hurting world.   Sometimes they pay with their very lives at the hands of the radical islamists.  

Matthew 25 - 21   Surely they will hear His words "well done, good and faithful servant, you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things.   Enter into the joy of your lord.

Matthew 10 - 8  Whatever gifting we have received from God,  a true christian will not use it for profit or personal gain but unto the Lord.    BY THEIR FRUITS.   

There are many hirlings but a true servant of God will have no problem filling His house.

John 4 - 23

But the hour is coming, and now is,

when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth;

for the Father is seeking such to worship Him.

God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.

SHALOM 

GOOD FRIDAY

Struggling with our humanity the spotlight falls on weakness, actions reflecting failure and hypocrisy to the unbeliever.   We have no excuse.

HYPOCRISY

I say one thing, and do another,

love myself and hate my brother.

Perhaps before I trip and fall,

your teaching Lord I should recall.

Failing you, I join the crowd,

those that hurl abuse out loud.

Inflicting pain, each hammer blow,

part of the mob that watch the show.

Humanity, wounded pride,

hold the sword that pierced your side,

anguished cries that plead forgive,

your sacrifice that I might live.

There can be no excuse for me,

I know you Lord, you set me free.

All my guilt and sin you bear,

in silent gaze, tortured stare.

My failure nails you to that tree,

still your love flows endlessly,

and as the dark clouds cross the sun,

you die for me, the battle won.

Talitha Hills

2003

Hashem

The Name

We become one with Hashem when we love Him and we love what He has created.

Rabbi Dr. Hillel ben David

Isn't that just beautiful.   The Jews never speak the name of YOD HAY VAV HAY the name of God.

They respect their creator and all His works.   Even the conservationists should agree with the latter.

When I see a child hitting a tree with some implement I get angry.   Climb it yes, but don't abuse it.   When I hear of the horrible murder of five tiny kittens stabbed to death, I get angry.   If fact I get angry quite a lot these days.    What are parents teaching their children?   Children are supposed to be our future, right now it looks pretty bleak, we had better get it right.

Take Time

Teach them to look for the simple things,

beautiful trees, birds on the wing,

flowers that bloom in the tiniest space,

surely the work of invisible grace.

Teach them to love their God given self,

its not about size, or beauty or wealth.

The Designer is watching behind all the stars,

His plan is unfolding, the end game not ours.

Our planet is dying because of man's greed,

a sickening desire to fulfill every need.

Children are choking on poisoned air,

pollution and poverty everywhere.

God gave us free will with it freedom to choose,

before its too late lets decide what we use.

Dump the car, get on your bike,

small steps a start and we might get it right.

Jump on that bus and turn off the light,

 torch to see as you walk through the night.

Man is determined to war till the end,

his destruction will come when the real Judge descends.

And the armies of heaven have nothing to fear

from the insipid war lords who cower down here.

Then the air will be sweeter and rivers run clear,

watch and be ready, the real King is near.

T. Hills

2014

STRANGER THAN FICTION

I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE.

No one comes to the Father except through Me.

John 14 - 6

NKJ

1 Chronicles 29 - 15

For we are aliens and pilgrims before You,

As were all our fathers;

Our days on earth are as a shadow,

and without hope.

Souls and spirits trapped in a fragile fleshly container.   Hands up all those who saw the peach and the hammer.   "Road Traffic Accident" poster.  That certainly had an impact on me.

When you have been blessed with a glimpse of heaven you have no desire other than to wait for blessed release from this earthly body.

Just to jump on the bus.  C.S. Lewis's brilliant book the Great Divorce.  Or to at last reach the river that  is crossed to the Golden City.  (John Bunyan - Pilgrims Progress)

Who has heard me sing "clowns to the left, jokers to the right, here I am Lord, truly stuck.   Like a rabbit imprisoned in a small wooden box I can only stare at the stars and long to be free.

We have no problem believing in time travel.  Transporters, worm holes.  "Oh its all in the future" proclaimed one visionary born too soon "the answer is out there"   Yes it is but any suggestion that over 2,000 years ago three disciples, Peter, James and John witnessed the transfiguration,  no, they reject the bible.   If that wasn't out of this world I don't know what is.  That was supernatural and unexplainable. 

Matthew 17.2

and He was transfigured before them.   His face shone like the sun and His clothes became as white as the light and if that wasn't scary enough, two dead guys Moses and Elijah appeared on either side.   They appeared to be having a discussion with Yeshua.   Then God's voice spoke out of a cloud "This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased.   Hear Him.

Perhaps that's where Gene Roddenberry got his inspiration for the transporter and the lovely Captain Kirk arriving in the middle of another planet surprising its inhabitants.  Star Trek fans abound.

   

Or the resurrection - another amazing event.   Oh we don't believe that.   Their minds flow like rivers where science fiction is concerned but its blockage and gridlock when historical biblical events are placed before them.

Science fiction writers are often visionaries.    Arthur C. Clarke's vision of an orbiting space station came true.   Why do they find their predictions so easy to believe and yet disbelieve the prophetic writers of the old testament, they would do well to note few prophecies remain unfulfilled.    From whence comes any inspiration one might ask. 

We are warned this life is but a vapour.

Psalm 39 - 5

Certainly every man at his best state is but vapour.   Yes - it is short.

Enter the joggers and the gym freaks and those who search for every possible health food fad to halt the march of time, hoping that expensive cream will get rid of the wrinkles that have started to appear.   A sick society that has lost its creator and clings to the belief they can control their destiny and that one day science will produce their desired immortality.    Death comes to us all, sometimes suddenly, often tragically to a young child, but welcomed by the frail elderly skeleton in the nursing home.  

Back to resurrection glory.   I think we all have to be totally honest here.   We are seated in the upper room, perhaps wondering who is next on the Sanhedrin's hit list.  We would be afraid.

If we suddenly saw a spectre some would probably run like a bat out of hell. others would probably freeze on the spot,  a few might cry "I'm out of here" 

If we recognise Yeshua we will be on our knees and perhaps wise enough not to open our mouths until our brains were in gear.  Awesome as the experience would be it would be silent worship, we would be totally amazed. 

John 20 - 29  - Yeshua said to him "Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed.  Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.

Will I be raising the roof in the local apostate churches this Easter.   No.

Matthew 6.6.

Yeshua said "But when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

Matthew 23 - 9

Yeshua said: Do not call anyone on earth your father, for One is your Father, He who is in heaven.   That cuts out the middle men then.    Read the bible and discern everyone else.

As for worship and the strange heavy metal sounds that have invaded the new wave churches along with tattoos, tight fitting jeans and heavy make-up - do they know who they serve.

I will be listening and praising inspired by my new C.D.  of Messianic praise and worship  - SHOW ME YOUR GLORY.  This is truly beautiful worship from Keren Silver - available by e.mail from kiwi@netvision.net.il  Perhaps my particular favourite track Raui ata Adon Yeshua - You are worthy Lord Yeshua.    Amen to that. 

Yeshua said:

I am the resurrection and the life.

He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.

And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die.

Do you believe this?

John 11 - 25

Like the notice on a cigarette packet there is a caution:   Pray for a spirit of discernment - many are teaching false doctrine.   They make way for the anti.Christ.

SHALOM