Let the Shalom of Messiah rule in your hearts -- to this shalom you were surely called in one body. Also be thankful. Colossians 3:15
Shabbat Shalom friends.
Shalom. Yes, that is the word for today! We read in this week`s Torah portion about Phineas, the grandson of the High Priest Aaron, who took matters in his own hands upon encountering an Israelite prince having sexual relations with a Midianite princess in front of the Tent of Meeting. He took a spear and ran it right through both people together and killed them.
This was a zealous act by Phineas who saw that things were going too far and the people were practicing blatant idolatry and abomination againt God and His Torah. After his act of violence, the plague that was set upon the people was stopped although already 24000 had died.
After this Phineas was given a B`rit Shalom by God, a Covenant of Peace and everlasting priesthood. Although it was a violent act, it was pleasing to the LORD as he was acting in accordance with God`s heart for His people.
We read this and are reminded as the people of God to be zealous for the things of God and for the word of God. Being careful not to be zealous for our own motives, but to be in alignment with God`s heart.
May the shalom that is beyond all understanding be with you and your family in Messiah Yeshua!
Love ,
Shayndel๐
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Yes, such a violent act on Phineas' part but it pleased God. This makes me all the more thankful for grace today and Jesus who is the Word. We in America celebrate the 4th of July, our nation's birthday today. Though our nation is in turmoil, I'm thankful for the peace of knowing the Son, Yeshua Hamashiach. Wishing you peace and hugs from Arizona, where the skies opened up over our dry, hot state and the rain drenched us! Hoping for more today!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary for your comment and sharing. Happy 4th of July to you and your family. Amen, thankful for the peace in Yeshua that goes beyond all understanding. Praise the LORD that He sent down the much needed rain, agreeing with your prayer for more rain, and the spiritual rain as well to the nations. Shalom and hugs to you!❤️
DeletePeace be with you. We had Independence Day here yesterday. I attended our church picnic. A lot of people were there and all seemed happy to be there after the 15 month hiatus due to COVID. Hubby and I sat out in our backyard for three hours watching the neighbors and their guests shoot of fire works. We had part of our supper outside. Haven't done that in a long time. Peace and blessings to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteThank you Quietspirit. Peace be with you! Happy Independence day in America! Thank you for sharing about your time attending the church picnic and with your husband enjoying the festivities!! Praise the LORD! Happy and healthy and joyous summer days to you both and your family! ❤️ Shalom and Blessings to you and yours!!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you write the word Shalom. You even have it on a pillow!
ReplyDeleteI wasn't familiar with the story of Phineas. Well, something to make me think about. "to be in alignment with God's heart" - I like that.
Thank you Duta! Praise the LORD! I am glad the sharing about Pinchas and to align with God`s heart has been something new for you to think about!! Do you read the Torah portions each week? BTW thank you for noticing my Shalom Pillow!!! I have it at the Zazzle store available as a product, thank you for encouraging about the way the Shalom is written! Blessings and Shalom! And a new Shabbat , Shabbat Shalom!❤️
DeleteYes, the scriptures are very instructive, and they are discerned spiritually as part of the teaching of God which brings us to acting physically upon the Word spoken to us as we grow in the Lord. Shalom to you in Y'shua.
ReplyDeleteAmen. Yes, your comment and Duta`s comment above have just put someting in my heart to pray about starting a `Torah club` of some sorts on the blog in the upcoming Torah cycle which begins in September (or October, I have to check!). Anyway just a springboard to think about it, I will ask the LORD if He has an idea for a blog series of posts in the new cycle!! Thank you for encouraging!! Blessings and Shabbat Shalom!!❤️
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ReplyDeleteSmile and thank you, R!
ReplyDeleteBlessings and Shabbat Shalom, a new Shabbat!
An everlasting Shalom in Yeshua!❤️
PS to readers if you saw my comment above, would anyone interested to start studying Torah together in the new upcoming cycle in 5782?! The LORD has just put in my heart from your comments!! Thank you and Stay tuned! Much love and Blessings! Shabbat Shalom to all!❤️
ReplyDeletePSS!I put the link to my original shalom pillow through the Zazzle store at the end of the post! If you are looking for a way to spread Shalom, give a shalom inspired gift to bless a loved one , or for pampering yourself, please check it out!!❤️
ReplyDelete"Being careful not to be zealous for our own motives, but to be in alignment with God`s heart."
ReplyDeleteThank you for that
Thank you Aritha. You reminded me too! Its good to check up on each other on these things, thank you!! Blessings and Shalom๐
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