After meeting and marrying Randy, and still living in Pensacola, FL, we heard of a concert with two men who called themselves "Lamb". We attended that night and were totally enthralled with the music of the Messianic flavor. Within a few short years we attended many such celebrations.
It was about the mid-nineties that a friend handed a Star of David tambourine to Randy and asked if he would repair it. Randy was intrigued with the symmetry and workmanship. He began to imagine how he could possibly create such a symbolic and holy instrument of worship. The Holy Spirit stepped right in and the next thing we knew, we were hand-crafting Star of David Tambourines. From that time until about 2008, we lost count of the number of tambourines that went forth ! We did, however count at least 14 countries that they had mysteriously found their way into ! Only Father God could have done that !
Shortly after our arrival to the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, i discovered through a series of events, that it was probable that i was not of Italian/Sicilian descent at all, as i had believed,.........but Jewish ! By tracing the surnames on both my parent's lineage, i found that their surnames were both those of the Spanish Jews ! Could there be memory in our DNA ? I think so.
A wonderful Messianic Rabbi friend came from Asheville, NC, and (re- married) Randy and i in our living room on January 2, 2006. We experienced the pleasure and the presence of our Abba Father in a mighty way.
And now, about our love for the incredible blessing from Yahweh called Shabbat. Each friday evening at sundown, until the next sundown, we welcome the divine rest that Shabbat brings to us. It is our time for introspection, spiritual growth, renewal, and Shalom........ Peace ! It is a time to turn away from the frenzy and stresses of this world, and a time to hone in on our Holy(set apart) time with each other and our God.
"You will keep him in perfect Peace, (Shalom) whose mind is stayed on Thee". It is also a time to nurture our relationship with one another, our loved ones, and our Heavenly Father. There is NO sense of restriction or bondage, but it is contrary to the restrictive six days before and after our Shabbat.
Yeshua Messiah said "Man was not made for the Sabbath, but Sabbath for man" ! That tells me, that He was speaking of the supernatural, wonderful, miraculous, and heavenly Gift of Shabbat that is given to all who will not refuse it, but will receive it with open arms and grateful hearts !
Tonight at sundown we declare to all who are in Messiah, and may be reading this..........................
SHABBAT SHALOM !!
4-1-16
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Was very tired this Shabbat evening, about nine pm. I went to bed. A bit early for me,
ReplyDeletebut fell asleep right away.I was wide awake about one am Saturday.
I am posting this comment for the Lord rather than to humor my wife,on her post, with hopes
it will speak to others by my being transparent. It is hard for me to REST, as I always
have things going,on and never get them all done during the week. That's no excuse though.So i have a claw in my brain, that consumes me, with thoughts,
of business, visions,and helps, with all my family, and extended family here in Wilkes county.I can not do this on my on. Total REST. But my Father can.It is a choice.
This is my confession, not to put a guilt trip on anyone. I have been a surface Christian, all my life. Finger dipping with the word, but having my prayer time as well.But my question Lord is, I have not really ran after you as I should.
My prayer is that, you will make yourself real to me, like no other, in times past.
The old saying, you can lead a horse to water. You can salt his oats, but you can not make him drink. Please pray for me, that I can inter the Rest, as I should.Thank you Lord for answering my prayer in advance.
Thanks honey for your post. Thanks all, for your ear on my comment.
Blessings ALL
Randy
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