In Matthew 24 Yeshua/Jesus was answering His disciples questions about the end of the age.
He warned them that they would hear of wars and rumors of wars but not to be troubled or afraid.
His words ring true today to all who declare they are His disciples. We are in a season of hearing about wars that threaten the stability of nations and the destruction of peoples lives. It may not be right on our doorstep at this exact moment but somewhere it is on the doorstep of our brothers and sisters in Messiah. This is a time for us to intercede for them not only for their safety but also for the will plan and purposes of our Heavenly Father to be fulfilled.
There are many scriptures that we lean on in times of unrest, war and violence,Psalms 23 and 91are favorites and there are those that encourage us, reminding us that He is in control and He is our protection. InProverbs 18:10, we read of this security: He is our strong tower and we are to run into Him. “The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous run into it, and are safe.”
Another well known promise can be found in
Psalm 139:5 HEB:אָח֣וֹר וָקֶ֣דֶם צַרְתָּ֑נִי וַתָּ֖שֶׁת עָלַ֣י NAS:You have enclosed me behind KJV:Thou hast beset me behind and before,
The different translations have various words for beset:
enclosed, hem in,
go before, hedged me,
all around me.
The Hebrew Word here for
beset
is
tsur or tzur or tsuwr
צוּר
Strongs # 6696 tsuwr
tsuwr: To bind, besiege, confine, cramp
Original Word: צוּר
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: tsuwr
Pronunciation: tsoor
Phonetic Spelling: tsoor
KJV: adversary, assault, beset, besiege, bind (up), cast, distress, fashion, fortify, inclose, lay siege, put up in bags
Word Origin: [a primitive root] to cramp, i.e. confine (in many applications, literally and figuratively, formative or hostile)
A primitive root; to cramp, i.e. Confine (in many applications, literally and figuratively, formative or hostile) — adversary, assault, beset, besiege, bind (up), cast, distress, fashion, fortify, inclose, lay siege, put up in bags.
As a noun, this is what Moses struck to get water out of a rock.
It is also used for a fortress or fortified city.
The word for
behind is ‘achor
which has the idea of
behind or past,
and the word
qedem means:
to go forward.
That Hebrew word ends with the letter m, which in Hebrew has to be a closed mem, pointing to the hidden or unknown, as is our future. This expression achor vaqedem in this verse, expresses past and future. So we could say that:
in my past and future, my Heavenly Father.. tsur – besets me.
The word tsur is used as a verb here and is in a qal perfect form. It is best expressed as:
you have entrenched me or fortified me.
So we could say,
in my past and in my future you have already fortified or entrenched me.
4692 matsor or matsur: Siege, stronghold, fortress, entrenchment
Original Word:מָצוֹר Part of Speech:Noun Masculine Transliteration: matsowr Pronunciation: maw-tsore’ or maw-tsoor’ Phonetic Spelling: maw-tsore’ KJV:besieged, bulwark, defence, fenced, fortress, siege, strong (hold), tower NASB:siege, besieged, defense, fortified, fortress, rampart, siegeworks Word Origin:[from H6696 (צּוּר – To bind)]
1. something hemming in…
any seamstress will know that a hem on a garment protects the material by stopping the edges from fraying.
2. (objectively) a mound (of besiegers) 3. (abstractly) a siege 4. (figuratively) distress 5. (subjectively) a fastness
Or matsuwr {maw-tsoor’}; from tsuwr; something hemming in, i.e. (objectively) a mound (of besiegers), (abstractly) a siege, (figuratively) distress; or (subjectively) a fastness — besieged, bulwark, defence, fenced, fortress, siege, strong (hold), tower.
When David looked at the unrest in the nation, it was not too encouraging; a generation later there was civil war there. The Assyrians were a threat to their peace and safety and there was also to the throne itself when Davids son turned on him and he had to run for his life with a price on his head.
David faced the compounding pressures and fears of being a king every day, but when he woke in the morning, he was reminded that YHVH had
sur..
fortified him, entrenched him or hedged him.
That hedge or fortress was around him in the past
and it was around him right at that moment
and would continue to be around him in his future.
We too can depend on this promise for ourselves and our families.
In the next part of the verse David says
You laid your hand upon me.
The word
laid
in Hebrew is
7896 shith: To put, place, set, appoint, make
Original Word: שִׁית Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: shiyth Pronunciation:sheeth Phonetic Spelling:sheeth
KJV: apply, appoint, array, bring, consider, lay (up), let alone, X look, make, mark, put (on), + regard, set, shew, be stayed, X take
... 6447. pas Strong’s Concordance pas: palm (ofthehand)
Original Word ... פַס
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: pas
Definition: palm (ofthehand)
NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin
(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to pacac; the palm (of the hand, as being spread out) —
The verse literally says:
You have set me in the palm of your hand.
Interestingly the ancient Hebrew did believe that a persons heart was in the palm of the hand, and if we think like that, David was saying that
he would not fear or live in dread of the future,
for he is sheltered in the heart of God.
With recent events occurring and conflicts escalating for many the future is terrifying and uncertain. There are reports of riots and mass shootings and people fear going to school or special events. There are also threats of terrorists with weapons of mass destruction, destroying water supplies or releasing a biological weapon and we could spend all day worrying and fretting anxiously over the future.
Or…
we can be like David whose faith and eyes are on our Heavenly Father and say:
My past, present, and future is entrenched in You and should a disaster happen, You will tsur /fortify me because I will be sheltered in the hollow of Your hand and resting in Your heart.
1. the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree)
2. (figuratively) power
From kaphaph; the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); figuratively, power — branch, + foot, hand((-ful), -dle, (-led)), hollow, middle, palm, paw, power, sole, spoon.
Psalm 139:5 HEB: וַתָּ֖שֶׁת עָלַ֣י כַּפֶּֽכָה׃ NAS: And laid Your hand upon me. KJV: and laid thine hand upon me. INT: and laid and your hand
Messiah warns us that… Men’s hearts will fail them with fear.
In a sense, we are getting a taste of the fear and dread that David felt, the realization that within 24 hours our comfortable lifestyle, our abundance of food, water, and health could suddenly change.
Our Heavenly Father has granted us all the privilege of protection and we need to realize that when we are sheltered in the palm of His hand or in His heart, there is no need to be fearful. We have been hemmed in. Remember this concept comes from the Hebrew word tsuwr, which is often used of a military siege or fortification.
Verse 5 in Psalms 139speaks profoundly about our Heavenly Father’s omnipresence and the comfort that comes with this truth because it expresses the idea that He surrounds us on all sides.
You’ve gone into my future to prepare the way, and in kindness you follow behind me to spare me from the harm of my past.
It profoundly illustrates His deep love and care for us, the imagery stirs up feelings of safety, security, and intimate connection with Him, expressing His presence and protection.
In Phil 4:7 7 And God’s peace [shall be yours, that [a]tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall [b]garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Amplified.
His promises to garrison, guard and keep us in times of trouble..these are the ones that we firmly take hold of.
Weymouth New Testament And then the peace of God, which transcends all our powers of thought, will be a garrison to guard your hearts and minds in union with Christ Jesus.
When we keep our eyes on Yeshua/Jesus and look into His face and hear His heart, the fears of and things in this world grow strangely dim… in the light of His glory and grace.
Shalom aleikhem
chaverim and mishpachah!
Peace to friends and family.
Shavua Tov, Have a blessed week.
Make certain Messiah Jesus/Yeshua is your Redeemer, Savior, Lord and soon returning King and that you have a personal relationship with Him.
It’s all about Life and Relationship, NOT Religion.
You are very precious in His sight.
Not sure ..you can be…
SIMPLY SAY THE FOLLOWING MEANING IT FROM YOUR HEART..don’t delay one more minute,
SAY IT RIGHT NOW…
Heavenly Father I come to you in the Name of Jesus/Yeshua asking for forgiveness of my sins for which I am truly sorry. I repent of them all and turn away from my past.
I believe with my heart and confess with my mouth that Jesus/Yeshua is your Son and that He died on the cross at calvary to pay the price for my sin, so that I might be forgiven and have eternal life in the kingdom of Heaven. Father I believe that Jesus/Yeshua rose from the dead and I ask you to come into my life right now and be my personal Savior and Lord and I will worship you all the days of my life. Because your word is truth I say that I am now forgiven and born again and by faith I am washed clean with the blood of Jesus/Yeshua. Thank you that you have accepted me into your family in Jesus’/Yeshua’s name.
Luke 12:32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Many of Jesus/Yeshuas’ family are suffering
and experiencing extreme circumstances
and times of testing
like never before…
Our Heavenly Father wants each one to know
and to
For our light affliction,
which is but for a moment,
worketh for us a far more exceeding
and eternal weight of glory;
2 Cor. 4:17.
The term
light affliction
may seem inadequate to describe our trials;
but compared to what we would face
in eternity without Him…
it comes into perspective.
Remember
1 John 5:19 We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one.
and
For we wrestle NOT against flesh and blood,
but against principalities,
against powers,
against the rulers of the darkness of this world,
against spiritual wickedness in high [places].
Ephesians 6:12.
Whatever is going on around us in the world,
we all need moments of encouragement so,
know of a truth,
that if we are the sheep of His pasture
then we are NOT of this world.
I have given them your word and the world has hated them,
for they are not of the world
any more than I am of the world.
My prayer is not that you take them out of the world
but that you protect them from the evil one.
They are not of the world,
even as I am not of it.
John 17:14-16
Even though
we are still in this world
we are no longer of it
and this is why we are to walk in the spirit
with our focus on the eternal not the temporal things.
This is not always as simple as it sounds
and many of us have experienced multiple
circumstances in life that have
challenged every fibre of our beings;
and those times have stretched
the faith muscles beyond usual limits.
Here is where we surrender fully to Our Heavenly Father
and choose not to rely on our own strength
nor lean on our own understanding.
Many are feeling in despair
but God has encouraged us over and over again
that this world is not our home
and we are just pilgrims passing through..
Hebrews 11:8-10
These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were
strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
Nevertheless we are still surrounded by all the horrors
and the tragedies that can happen in this life,
BUT
this is NOT our life.
We are merely pilgrims passing through who because we are we don’t get attached to our surroundings.
Pilgrims always have a destination in mind, and they are constantly looking forward to arriving there.
Meanwhile, as they pass through a beautiful area, they enjoy the scenery, but they will not put down any roots.
This is why Jesus/Yeshua’s disciples were called followers of the WAY. They were always moving on along the road Home.
Philippians 3:8-14.
This is why Messiah said
not to focus on the things of this earth
they are temporary and to
build up our treasures in heaven…because
the invisible things of Him are clearly seen
by the eye of faith.
Unusual things are happening
signs in the heavens
and the earth
Messiah said…
There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars,
and on the earth dismay among the nations,
bewildered by the roaring of the sea
and the surging of the waves. Luke 21:25
I will show wonders in heaven above
And signs in the earth beneath:
Blood and fire and vapor of smoke.
Acts 2:19
Then He said
28 When these things begin to take place,
stand up and lift up your heads,
because your redemption is drawing near.”.
Because NOTHING
NOTHING…
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?
Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?
As it is written: ‘For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.’
No,
in all these things
we are more than conquerors
through him who loved us.
For I am persuaded, that
neither death, nor life,
nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers,
nor things present, nor things to come,
Nor height, nor depth,
nor any other creature,
shall be able to separate us from the love of God,
which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
NOTHING CAN SEPARATE US!
and the knowledge
that we are not of this world
gives all believers and followers of Messiah
HOPE,
even in the darkest times (1 Peter 1:6-9);
HOPE/TIKVAH
that this too will pass
and at the end of it we will be
with our Heavenly Father,
face to face forever.
Revelation 21:3-4.
Philippians 3:20
But our citizenship is in heaven.
And we eagerly await a Savior from there,
the Lord Jesus Christ.
He IS Coming back soon
Hold On… because
We are the
L
in theLight of the
WORLD
Declaring His WORD!
When the L is removed from world
we are left with
WORD
The light of the world
declares Gods WORD
which is the Hope
for those perishing.
Let’s hold fast to the confession of our faith and
take the few moments here to
listen to
His written words, being spoken
to whosoever will hear Him calling..
Oh How He Loves Us!!!
While here, we are His children
He is our Father
and as much as we have
extensive education and knowledge
we are to remain as little children
and inMatthew 18:3
Jesus/Yeshua, gives some
very important qualifications
for those who would enter the kingdom of heaven.
“Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.”
“I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless you repent
[that is, change your inner self—your old way of thinking, live changed lives]
and become like children
[trusting, humble, and forgiving],
you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Notice that this is something
everyone
who wants to enter heaven must do.
Have we become too sophisticated
and
lost our simple child like trust?
Not childish – but as children trust their parents that they know what is best for them in all areas of their life and development. Then we too must believe and trust that His path for us will bring us safely home to Himself.
In Hebrew, the most common word is
yalad/yeled which is a word for child or small infant.
yeh’-led.
יֶלֶד
There is another word,
tabitha
which is a play off the word in Hebrew
talitha...
(the scene with Jairus’ daughter.)
In Aramaic, it means a child.
In Hebrew, a similar sounding word
talitha
means
a wounded lamb.
Both share a similar root tela’.
In Aramaic, it means a child.
Is it possible that Jesus/Yeshua chose to use talitha
We know that children don’t understand the boundaries and limitations parents surround them with, and often don’t even need to; they simply believe that it is for their benefit and for their good and that the parent has their best interests at heart.
For us as adults looking back,
is where we see our heavenly Fathers hand
and His wisdom
shaping our days
for our ultimate destination.
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Hebrew 12:1
Let’s lay aside our sophisticated adult ways and lean on Him like never before. Break the chains of the worlds’ way of self reliance and turn our eyes upon Yeshua/Jesus quieten our souls and listen to the words like they are new to us… surrender our lives afresh and let Him fill us up.
Whatever age you are, you are still His child!
Do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything
by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving
let your requests be made known to God.
And the peace of God,
which surpasses all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds
in Christ Jesus. Phil. 4:7.
Lets join together
with these children, boy 10 and girl 7
and sing to our savior.
His true Shalom/Peace
rest upon each one in Jesus/Yeshuas’ Name.
‘Mishpachah’ ‘Family’
משפחה
Mish-pa-KHa
you are greatly loved and prayed for daily..
Heavenly Father/Avinu, in the Name of Yeshua/Jesus, You are the greatest need-meeter and so many are in troubled times today. Come to them with Your mercy and grace and comfort all their waste places, collect their tears in Your bottle and hold them close with Your unfailing love. Be close to those who are grieving and in great loss. Only You can be all that they need You to be. Wrap the everlasting arms of a Fathers embrace around each one and draw them close to Yourself as they go through these trials. We thank you for bringing healing and provision in every area of their lives filling them with your true Shalom.
and make sure you are secure in the knowledge you are saved
NOT SURE? YOU CAN BE..
SAY THE FOLLOWING FROM YOUR HEART RIGHT NOW…
Heavenly Father I come to you in the Name of Jesus/Yeshua asking for forgiveness of my sins for which I am truly sorry. I repent of them all and turn away from my past.
I believe with my heart and confess with my mouth that Jesus/Yeshua is your Son and that He died on the cross at calvary to pay the price for my sin, so that I might be forgiven and have eternal life in the kingdom of Heaven. Father I believe that Jesus/Yeshua rose from the dead and I ask you to come into my life right now and be my personal Savior and Lord and I will worship you all the days of my life. Because your word is truth I say that I am now forgiven and born again and by faith I am washed clean with the blood of Jesus/Yeshua. Thank you that you have accepted me into your family in Jesus’/Yeshua’s name. Amen.
In Matthew 24 Yeshua/Jesus was answering His disciples questions about the end of the age. 
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