May 21, 2024

“Now take Aaron your brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister to Me as priest, Aaron and Aaron’s sons: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.” ex 28:1 nkjv;    Leviticus chapter 21 defines regulations for the Priest; Yahweh begins the chapter... “ And the Lord said to Moses, ‘Speak to the priests, the sons of Aaron, and say to them…’” -- The instructions Yahweh gives to Moses are very distinct and thus deal specifically with holiness and sanctification and conduct of the priesthood. Remember, they are to be reflections of Yahweh’s Righteousness, Holiness, and Justice among the Israelites. [Notice Yeshua is the “Priest” who represents Yahweh to us]. Where did these “priest” originate? They were chosen as set-apart people shortly following the Children of Israel’s Exodus from Egypt:

“I have taken the Levites instead of all the firstborn of the children of Israel. 19 And I have given the Levites as a gift to Aaron and his sons from among the children of Israel, to do the work for the children of Israel in the tabernacle of meeting, and to make atonement for the children of Israel, that there be no plague among the children of Israel when the children of Israel come near the sanctuary.” num 8:18-19 nkjv  Keep in mind, the condition of the priest affects the atonement of the people.

All down through the history of Israel, the ups and downs of the people’s well being, was a reflection [and results of] of their spiritual condition [actually so it is the same with all “Believing” nations]. Please don’t miss that it was the failure of the “priest” that led to Israel’s demise [exile from the land]. The Apostle Peter says, “judgment is to begin in the house of the Lord.” 1 pet 4:17 nkjv

“Now hear this, You heads of the house of Jacob And rulers of the house of Israel, Who abhor justice And pervert all equity, 10 Who build up Zion with bloodshed And Jerusalem with iniquity: 11 Her heads judge for a bribe, Her priests teach for pay, And her prophets divine for money. Yet they lean on the Lord, and say, “Is not the Lord among us? No harm can come upon us.” 12 Therefore because of you Zion shall be plowed like a field, Jerusalem shall become heaps of ruins, And the mountain of the temple Like the bare hills of the forest.” Mic 3:9-12 nkjv

These should be chilling words to our modern “Church Age” [nations claiming “Christian” heritage]. Are we unlike the scolded people that Micah chastised above? If not, how would you make a defense for our society's utter and disgusting expression of the same sins Micah declares against them?

Moses warnings to Israel was that they not become like the nations Yahweh displaced to give them Canaan land. Yet that is exactly what they did… Interestingly, the Torah of Moses, clearly warned them against mixing and association with the people they were to displace. Basically, they took up inclusion of pagan gods and customs of idolatry and lewdness of the forbidden people. The Torah has much to say about mixing and pollution of many aspects of life. Today, our woke and liberal leftist culture, promotes the same “inclusion” [diversity] and debased social and religious practices of many cultures. We have become, a multi-cultural cauldron of confusion… Just what Yahweh forbids. Because our outward physical deeds are a reflection or our internal spiritual condition.

Although some of the faithful fell prey and hostage to the violence and captivity of Israel’s downfall… however, even in death and suffering, I believe Yahweh comforts the faithful during such upheaval. We must trust Him even in things we don’t always understand. To do so, we must remain faithful to Yahweh's Word and urging of the Holy Spirit… it is our only hope; but it is certain.

Here I wish to point out some details, from recent articles, that are not necessarily opinions of Christians [believers], but are simply conditions descriptive of how we arrived, and are now in the multi-cultural disaster that Globalist and elite Marxists have gotten us into, for their purpose of enslaving humanity [as they are Satan's envoy doing his bidding].

The first article is an excellent article by Mark Steyn on “Diversity is our Death.”

The second article is also very informative from The American Thinker website, on “The deep state and globalism.”

These articles consider why we are where we are today, which has paved a pathway to this centrifuge of madness. I think it is because of the nature of sin’s influence drawing men to pursue pleasure, wealth and power. The only defense against this is faithful people repenting and praying for deliverance [recall Jonah and Nineveh]… although, there was a time when Yahweh told Jeremiah not to pray for the Israelites… He said He was past the point of leniency and mercy, that only the judgment they brought upon themselves was left… I pray we are not at that point, but I can’t pray for our nation as a “body politic.” Why, you might ask; 60,000,000 abortions, and indulgent abhorrent sexual behavior, and all kinds of child trafficking, corrupt government/industrial cabal, corrupt legal/justice system, allowing drugs [for profit] and invasion multitudes into our nation, wicked educational institution poisoning the minds of our children and young adults, and lying predominant media, plus persecution of righteous believers, and last but not least… the US policy to support Israel’s enemies and abandon them in a time of desperate need. I do however pray for the godly people in the US who are caught up in the madness they can’t control or otherwise escape, as I believe Yahweh hears our prayers for the godly and faithful.

And finally, remember the title Scripture… “And they shall teach My people the difference between the holy and the unholy, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.” eze 44:23 nkjv – These words from Ezekiel are, I think, spoken from His view of a future Millennial Temple… observing cause and effect of men’s evil ways, and Yahweh setting things right, as it was supposed to be in the beginning of the Nation of Israel, before they failed as he describes in previous verses.

If we are a “royal priesthood” according to Peter, it is time for us to revisit the Torah’s instruction and take up our duties ministering for holiness, righteousness, and justice… according to Yahweh’s terms as in the beginning of the “chosen people.” [In other words, walk as Yeshua walked, as our High Priest, He set the “priestly example” for us].

5 Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine. 6 And you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words which you shall speak to the children of Israel.” ex 19:5-7 nkjv

Shalom, John