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, and not something that we are to follow, 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 ,
Shayndelπ
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