The Daily Blessings of Yahuah's Appointed Times
"In Yahuah, we find our redemption through Yeshua's sacrificial blood... that in the fullness of the appointed seasons, He would gather all things into a singular unity in Messiah." — Ephesians 1:7-10
The very essence of what it means to 'gather' (kibbutz) is unveiled in Ephesians 1. We dwell in the "fullness of the appointed times," truly signifying the era wherein all things—all truth, all revelation—are brought together IN Messiah. He is the Great Gatherer. Since all is gathered in Him, our sole access to it is through Him dwelling within our being.
⚠️ The Only Path to True Gathering: Achieving this is only possible by 'dying to self-will,' by 'crucifying the flesh,' and by allowing Yeshua to live through us.
Torah-study and its application apart from the Life of Yeshua within become nothing more than a 'dead letter' religion. It is more excellent to permit the Messiah within to birth the Torah as living emet (truth). This is the fullness.
Each day of the week serves as a daily remembrance of the central significance of the seven annual festivals and the Seven Ruachot of Elohim who anoint them.
"Be a sinner, and let your sins be strong (sin boldly), but let your trust in Christ be stronger..." — Martin Luther
We are NOT called to 'sin boldly' in order to merit grace. This is a distortion of Romans 5:20. Chag haMatzah impresses upon us that we are to actively pursue sin unto its death, yielding control to Yeshua. Every Yom Shanee (Monday) ought to be a heartfelt plea for Him to surgically remove the root of sin.
| Day | Hebrew Name (Sunrise to Sunrise) | Festival (Mini Moed) | Actions / Anointing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yom Rishon 1st Day | Pesach (Passover) | The Lamb of Elohim sacrificed for our sins. View Details |
| 2 | Yom Shanee 2nd Day | Chag haMatzah | Removing the leaven of sin from our lives. View Details |
| 3 | Yom Shleshi 3rd Day | Yom haBikkurim | Resurrection life and the firstfruits of repentance. View Details |
| 4 | Yom Revee 4th Day | Shavu'ot | Outpouring of the Ruach and giving of Torah. View Details |
| 5 | Yom Chamashee 5th Day | Yom Teruah | Awakening, repentance, and return of Messiah. View Details |
| 6 | Yom Sheshi 6th Day | Yom Kippur | Final judgment and afflicting the soul. View Details |
| 7 | Shabbat 7th Day | Sukkot | His presence tabernacling among us. View Details |
"The Kingdom of Elohim is within you and among you." — Luke 17:21
Everything originates from within and subsequently becomes manifest outwardly. Believing in Messiah inwardly is futile unless you also declare it outwardly. Your rest and your rhythm of life are a testimony to the world that you belong to the Messianic Bride.