Trust Yahweh
Trust Jesus/Yeshua
Some trust in chariots, some in horses, but we will trust in the Lord our God. [Ps20:] ESV
Hindrances and Distractions
For this cause, we would have come to you, even I Paul, again
and again, but Satan hindered us [blocked our way]. [1Thess
2:18]
Constant bombardments have caused an inability to concentrate as hindrances, disruptions and distractions steal my focus. Hindrances and distractions are definitely two weapons in Satan's arsenal, or tools in his burglary kit, whichever way you prefer to see it.
The thief comes not but to steal, to kill and to destroy, but Jesus came to give life abundantly. [Jn 10:10]
Patience is a tough one to learn, or to wait out...
It is like every test and challenge that has ever had to be endured
along this faith walk, this incredible journey, have all gathered together and come
back around for the granddaddy of all exams. Holy Spirit, help God’s people to
endure to the end.
No matter how organized I have tried to be, how carefully
I determined to take care of details, it is like a new curveball gets thrown in
my direction, catching me off guard, demanding my attention.
Yeshua, my Jesus, must come first…I have learned that no
day goes right if I leave thanksgiving, prayer and Bible reading to a later
time (which, yes, despite my best efforts, sometimes gets pushed to much
late in the day, and rarely, but occasionally even missed, due to
happenstance).
And seriously, on those days where everything else comes
first, or if time with the Lord is neglected altogether, the day ends up as an
unproductive, disorderly day. Time flies by too fast with hardly anything
accomplished that I wanted to get done.
Everything God does is done decently and in order, but the
world, flesh, and life have a way of interrupting most times. Friends [beautiful
souls that they are] are greeted, emails taken care of, business calls
addressed, and anything else that I can think of as needing attention.
I will spare all the details, but suffice it to say these
distractions, disruptions, and hindrances are serious enough to cause concern
and attention, and mostly prayer! The enemy is on a rampage because indeed, he
knows his time is short. We all sense the foreboding.
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are
perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not
destroyed [2Cor 4:8]
Tests of obedience, honesty, integrity, morals, patience,
humility, you name it…testing one, two, three. God knows how we will manage when
every possible evil begins to rear its ugly head amidst the chaos of deception,
but do we know how we will manage?
We might think we do as our confidence rests in Christ
Jesus. But how are we doing in the trials coming our way in these days now? I
have good days and bad days; days of success…and days to repent. Growing pains,
learning curves…is there an end, Lord?
We know the answer. “No end on this side of eternity”:
so, we cling to Jesus like healthy
grapes cling to a strong vine!” We are in a spiritual battle, but our Commander
in chief is Jesus. He will get us through each zone.
It is in our weakness that we embrace the strength so
readily available in and through Jesus (Yeshua). He warned us that in
this world we will have tribulation, but to be of good cheer (brave
up) because He has overcome the world. [Jn 16:33]
Jesus did not say that glibly; there was nothing
insincere or shallow about anything He said or did. He wanted us to clearly understand
that the world is fallen, but also that He is an ever-present help in
trouble. [Ps 46:1]
Yahweh sent Jesus, and when He completed His earthly
mission as Saviour/Redeemer, He sent the Holy Spirit to guide, comfort,
strengthen and instruct us until His return. We are the last generation Christ
Jesus spoke of.
Many Hands Make Little Work - Piece by Piece It Comes Together
Show me Your ways, Lord, teach me Your paths. Guide me in Your truth ad teach me, for You are God my Saviour, and my hope is in You all day long. [Ps 25:4-5]
The hindrances and distractions have been to keep me behind
all else as the Lord unfolded things regarding Charlie and Erika Kirk.
It began with a verse on conspiracy. At first I thought the
Lord was telling me not to join people in their conspiratorial thoughts. But
that was not what He was saying. Remember, Satan uses scripture too.
Next came the scriptures in Matthew 24, take heed – Jesus/Yeshua
warning about being deceived, to guard against it our times in that chapter. Then
Egypt was highlighted, but so was the word “idolatry”, and Israel.
How I love Israel, but not as much as our Creator. Yet, He
was pointing to Israel, time and again…and judgment. Why, Lord, I asked. At the
beginning, I fasted and prayed. Hindrances, distractions…it was getting
frustrating.
I do not believe in replacement theology, nor am I against
Israel. But throughout its history, Israel, like the rest of us, kept getting in
hot water and disobeying God. What are you showing me, Lord?
Erika Kirk, how I prayed…how badly I felt for being
suspicious of her. She was part of the reason for the fast. Deception,
deception – red flags were waving. The
Lord reminded me of when He moved on me to write about the season of Judas’
(plural) back in June 2025.
He brought up Jezebel, a word I am slow to use, always have
been because too many in the church seem to call everyone they do not like or
they disagree with a “Jezebel”. It was after the word was highlighted in the Bible
(I had hung onto it for awhile), that I stumbled across the story of Charlie
Kirk. The Jezebel magazine had published a story.
There is much more I have been working on, but the distractions,
the hindrances…were so frustrating.
I will stop here for now just to post this much. I m so far
behind…I have many file folders topics, complete with links for work done by
others, to give credit where credit is due, for others have worked hard also.
The Lord is faithful. The “revival” was/is not of God…not
this one. And it is sad, but God is not done. Satan is not the victor.
Jesus is…always!
Delilah, David and Bathsheba, these are souls He brought up. I posted it as hints a few weeks ago. Hindrances...and distractions.
Yahweh has raised His providential hand...be encouraged. Be strengthened.
He has been training us, answering our prayers for increased discernment. Growing pains are never enjoyable, but the benefits are worth it. Critical thinking is something that needs to be combined with the Word of God and prayer. Let us keep trusting God.
Jesus never fails.
for His glory
to be continued...asap
Bonita dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com
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