What Is The Breastplate of Trust and Love? Part 2

In the previous post we looked at

the weapons of our warfare

in Ephesians 6:10-20.

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

A brief recap: we looked at

the belt of truth,

the breastplate of righteousness and

the feet being shod with the readiness of the gospel of peace.

We saw some of the differences and similarities between the Roman soldiers armor and the High Priests garments.

 

High Priest: 8 pieces of clothing:

Turban, crown, ephod, breastplate, belt, robe, tunic, pants.

(NO shoes.)

1 turban/crown = salvation/deliverance

2 Belt/girdle = truth

3 breastplate ephod = righteousness

4 Feet shod with the gospel of peace (not with actual shoes.)

5 shield = faith

6 helmet = salvation/deliverance

7 sword of the spirit = Word of God

8 prayer = all kinds

Roman soldier 6 pieces:

Helmet

Breastplate/Body armor

Belt

Shield

Shoes

Sword and Spear

All kinds of prayer – not applicable.

 

The belt worn by a roman soldier was around the loins for protection of the physical body, and often a short sword was kept in the belt, ready for both defense and attack.

The main purpose of the waistband/sash/belt and ephod of the High Priest was to hold the breastplate of judgment in place. It was called the breastplate of judgment because of the 2 stones urim and thumim that were used to determine the outcome of an inquiry or question to the Lord, and His answer was given by indication one of the stones. i.e. judgment.

The breastplate

Ephod front = Abrahams Covenant

Ephod back = renewed covenant.

It represents priestly grace and the veil of the sanctuary, with the gold, but without the cherubim. Exodus 28:31.

Body armor:

Breastplate = righteousness.

The 12 tribes of Israel were represented by 12 jewels/ precious stones, 4 rows of 3 jewels each. Non Israelites/gentiles are grafted into spiritual Israel by grace, mercy and faith and are the righteousness of God through Messiah. He has made us in right standing with the Father. By His righteousness we have the privilege to be called His children. 1John 3:1

For a Roman soldier the breastplate simply gave physical protection of vital organs: Heart, lungs, etc. nothing of spiritual value.

 

The High Priest wore the representation of the tribes over his heart. As previously noted, it was also called the breastplate of judgment = Torah instruction and teaching. We are judged already and by the blood of Messiah are in right standing with the Father and our High Priest Yeshua/Jesus, Who carries all of His spiritual children in His heart. The Israelites position, or standing before the Father, was neither affected nor altered by their changing circumstances, infirmities or sins. Whenever the High Priest went into the Holy place, there on his heart, were the names of Gods’ people; emphasizing the (belt), truth of security. It is important to note that their names were not simply written upon the precious stones but engraved on them, and could not be easily washed or wiped away.

1Thess. 5:8 tells us to put on trust/faith and love as a breastplate and the hope of being delivered as a helmet. In contrast to the breastplate of the High Priest who was serving the Lord and the people. The roman chest armor/breastplate was to preserve the individuals own life, looking to save and protect self and to defend against physical injury to vital organs. For the child of God, Proverbs 4:21-23 instructs us that:

above everything else guard your heart.

This is more correctly translated:

keep thy heart with the greatest vigilance for out of it are the issues of life.

By guarding our hearts – the righteous avoid a deceptive path. We are also told not to seek to save our own lives by our own strength, but to place our lives in the Fathers care; and He will sustain our lives as we lose ourselves completely in Him.

 

The heart is the central organ which conditions all a persons activities and the character of his life is dependent on it functioning correctly, both physically and spiritually.

 

Additionally in Proverbs, go and see which is the right way to which one should cling. People with good hearts are those who love the Lord and His Word, they are generous, loyal, trustworthy friends and caring neighbors, who are aware of the consequences of ones words and deeds. Scripture tells us that we must guard our lips v.24 our eyes v.25 and our steps v.26.

Back to Ephesians 6 and the next part of the armor:

Always carry the shield of trust /faith.

The Shield is mentioned in scripture in many places including the book of Beginning/Genesis.

Genesis 15:1
After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your SHIELD, your exceedingly great reward.”
Psalm 3:1-3
Lord, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. Many are they who say of me, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah But You, O Lord, are a SHIELD for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head.

Always carry the shield of trust/faith…What is it for?

with which we will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

How does God SHIELD His people?

The best picture is from the Exodus out of Egypt.

Exodus 13:21-22
And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so as to go by day and night. He did not take away the pillar of cloud by day or the pillar of fire by night from before the people.
 
Exodus 14:19-20
And the Angel of God, who went before the camp of Israel, moved and went behind them; and the pillar of cloud went from before them and stood behind them. So it came between the camp of the Egyptians and the camp of Israel. Thus it was a cloud and darkness to the one, and it gave light by night to the other, so that the one did not come near the other all that night.

When God shields us, it is a complete, divine, full protection on all sides, top and bottom, 360 degrees, all round about, because He is also our Rearguard. (Isaiah 52:12). However, the Roman shield is made by human hands and only gives partial protection, leaving the individual vulnerable to attacks.

Those fiery darts that the shield of faith protects us from can be from hurtful situations in the past which still cause pain today, remnants of previous attacks that the enemy tries to bring back to the surface and torment us with.

Next we are to

 take the helmet of salvation/deliverance.

Eph. 6:17.

For He put on righteousness as a breastplate, And a helmet of salvation on His head; He put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, And was clad with zeal as a cloak. Is. 59:17.

Exodus 28:36-41.
36 You shall also make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it, like the engraving of a signet: HOLINESS TO THE LORD. 37 And you shall put it on a blue cord, that it may be on the turban; it shall be on the front of the turban.

38 So it shall be on Aaron’s forehead, that Aaron may bear the iniquity of the holy things which the children of Israel hallow in all their holy gifts; and it shall always be on his forehead, that they may be accepted before the Lord. 39 You shall skillfully weave the tunic of fine linen thread, you shall make the turban of fine linen, and you shall make the sash of woven work. 40 For Aaron’s sons you shall make tunics, and you shall make sashes for them. And you shall make hats for them, for glory and beauty. 41 So you shall put them on Aaron your brother and on his sons with him. You shall anoint them, consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister to Me as priests.

The Hebrew word for TURBAN is derived from a verb which means: to roll or wind around. This may refer to the fact that the High Priests’ TURBAN was wound around his head like a tiara/crown. The head-dress of the High Priest represented his subordination to God, his obedience to God’s commands and submission to His will. This is relevant to us as believers, because we are to be submitted to the Lords will and obedient to His commands; our life is no longer our own. The fine linen of which it was made, tells of the personal righteousness which must be found in the one who stands in the presence of God on behalf of others. This can in no way apply to a roman helmet.

Holiness to the LORD.

The Lord Himself will separate the Holy Ones/kedoshim, from the unholy. His Name shall be on the foreheads of the righteous saints.

Revelation 20:4
And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them. Then I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received his mark on their foreheads or on their hands. And they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.

Revelation 22:4
They shall see His face, and His name shall be on their foreheads.

The Roman helmet was made of metal, whereas the turban/ helmet of the High Priest was made of linen. Linen = righteousness.

The Hebrew turban/ head band, was symbolic of royalty and on the forehead/headband of gold was written: Holiness unto the Lord. 1Peter 1:15. Following the Holy One Who called you… that was the standard that had to rule the life of the priest and those who look at him. It represented a complete consecration to God.  

 take the helmet of salvation/deliverance…..

This was symbolic of the protection of the mind and the thoughts. We need to remember that the mind is the primary battlefield and where we are to take captive every thought that is not from the Holy Spirit before it goes any further bringing those thoughts into obedience to Messiah and His word.

This is warfare and we have the authority to command all negative and ungodly thoughts to leave in the name of Yeshua/Jesus. James tells us we are to resist the devil and he will flee. Thoughts come from the enemy of our souls in the form of temptations, we must recognize them and we are not to entertain them but cast them down. We have the mind of Christ/Messiah.

A Holy lifestyle is the key to having the mind of Christ and being able to immediately take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.

Christ/Messiah and the wisdom of God. This helmet/head covering, is the hope of deliverance/salvation, and of us becoming Christlike in our thinking. The place of a priest before the Lord, is a service of holiness. Jesus/Yeshua is our High Priest. Hebrews 7:28.

 

The reference to the High Priests garments are more in line with what we as disciples are supposed to be showing to the world – not that of a violent, aggressive, merciless soldier, ready to maim or kill for the least reason for worldly purpose, gain and rewards. But rather the soldier of Messiah/Christ, one who is aware of the spiritual realm and its consequences. We are told in 2 Timothy 2:3+4 endure hardship as a good soldier. One translation puts it: Accept your share in suffering disgrace as a good soldier of the Messiah Yeshua. No soldier on duty gets with civilian affairs since he has to please his commanding officer.

Along with the SWORD given by the Spirit that is

the WORD of God.

The Word of God is the sword, the sword is the word of God.

Personal protection is provided in the armor of God in all but the sword. This is the sword of the spirit, and is one that divides between soul and spirit, the carnal and the spiritual, and the joints and marrow.

It cuts to the real issue of sin by using Gods Word coming out of our mouth. Just as referenced in

Revelation 1:16 He had in His right hand seven stars, out of His mouth went a sharp two-edged sword, and His countenance was like the sun shining in its strength.

 

What is the sharp, double-edged sword coming out of His mouth?


The answer lies in 
Hebrews 4:12, which states, “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart” Ephesians 6:17.

The ancient Romans employed the two-edged sword as a formidable offensive weapon, and a metaphorical sword is portrayed in both Hebrews and Revelation. It is not a real sword to hurt maim or kill people; but rather the Word of God, scripture, spoken by believers in faith; which will stem the tide of evil and defeat the onslaught of darkness.

This two-edged sword symbolizes Messiah/Christ’s authority and judgment, holding humanity accountable, even making access into our thoughts.

 

The image of the two-edged sword also helps us grasp the inestimable value of God’s Word. This Bible we carry and even have on our devices, is powerful and sharp and comes from the very mouth of our Lord. Historical figures such as William TyndaleJohn Wycliffe, and Jan Hus are heroes to believers, because they worked through intense opposition in order for us to hold this weapon in our hands. The Word of God holds truly formidable power and is capable of transforming us at our core. We should never forget just what a privilege it is to have it in our possession. However it is of no use lying on a shelf gathering dust, we are to be doers of His Word and allow the Sword of His Spirit to take authority over the works of darkness. Eph. 5:11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. 12 For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret.

1John 3:8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

Isaiah 49:2
And He has made My mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of His hand He has hidden Me, And made Me a polished shaft; In His quiver He has hidden Me.
 
Isaiah 11:4
But with righteousness He shall judge the poor, And decide with equity for the meek of the earth; He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth, And with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked.
 
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
 
Revelation 1:16
He had in His right hand seven stars, out of His mouth went a sharp two-edged sword, and His countenance was like the sun shining in its strength.

Not a physical Roman sword of violence, killing and destroying others; but a sharp two-edged sword out of the mouth, proclaiming the Word of God. 

The High Priest carried no physical sword, his sword was spiritual, he spoke the word of God in Psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. He carried the burden of the sacrifice for sin upon himself just as Messiah did. In the same way as Yeshua/Jesus quoted Torah, Prophets and the Writings all through His life, and even on the cross, the High Priests quoted from the Psalms.   Revelation 19:15 tells us He will return  with: A sharp two-edged sword is coming out of his mouth, so that with it he can strike down the nations. He will rule them with a rod of iron, and he will tread the winepress of the wine of the anger of the wrath of Almighty God. 16 On his robe, and on his thigh, is written a name: King of kings, and Lord of lords.

Praying Always With All Prayer And Supplication

Most Roman soldiers did not spend any time on prayers for themselves, and almost never prayed for the cause of the poor and needy. Only the priests were called to pray and make intercession to God on behalf of others.

Exodus 34:8-9
So Moses made haste and bowed his head toward the earth, and worshiped. Then he said, “If now I have found grace in Your sight, O Lord, let my Lord, I pray, go among us, even though we are a stiff-necked people; and pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us as Your inheritance.”

Psalm 82:1-4
1 God stands in the congregation of the mighty; He judges among the gods. 2 How long will you judge unjustly, And show partiality to the wicked? Selah 3 Defend the poor and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and needy. 4 Deliver the poor and needy; Free them from the hand of the wicked.

In Christianity today, we have intercessory prayer warriors who wage spiritual warfare against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. In some instances, it is questionable how many can honestly stand righteous and blameless in all humility before a Holy God. There are some who like militant and brutal Roman soldiers, have been fighting in vain because they consider themselves spiritually superior towards their fellow believers, instead of serving others in humility and love.They are not gracious, merciful and kind; loving God and loving their neighbors, and it can be because they do not put on the correct armor of God!
 
One good example of wearing the wrong armor is David when he fought against Goliath.

1 Samuel 17:38-47 
38 So Saul clothed David with his armor, and he put a bronze helmet on his head; he also clothed him with a coat of mail. 39 David fastened his sword to his armor and tried to walk, for he had not tested them. And David said to Saul, “I cannot walk with these, for I have not tested them.” So David took them off. 40 Then he took his staff in his hand; and he chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag, in a pouch which he had, and his sling was in his hand. And he drew near to the Philistine. 41 So the Philistine came, and began drawing near to David, and the man who bore the shield went before him. 42 And when the Philistine looked about and saw David, he disdained him; for he was only a youth, ruddy and good-looking. 43 So the Philistine said to David, “Am I a dog, that you come to me with sticks?” And the Philistine cursed David by his gods. 44 And the Philistine said to David, “Come to me, and I will give your flesh to the birds of the air and the beasts of the field!” 45 Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin.But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 46 This day the Lord will deliver you into my hand, and I will strike you and take your head from you. And this day I will give the carcasses of the camp of the Philistines to the birds of the air and the wild beasts of the earth, that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. 47 Then all this assembly shall know that the Lord does not save with sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord’s, and He will give you into our hands.”

David didn’t use the armor of Saul. He came in the name of the Lord of hosts. He came in the strength of God, totally dependent on Gods’ ability not on his own.

The battle is the Lord’s, and He will fight for us and give us victory! Having declared His Word in a situation we need to stand in faith and see His salvation! The most effective weapon we have is prayer based on Gods Word.

James 5:16 Amplified Bible
Therefore, confess your sins to one another [your false steps, your offenses], and pray for one another, that you may be healed and restored. The heartfelt and persistent prayer of a righteous man (believer) is able to accomplish much [when put into action and made effective by God—it is dynamic and can have tremendous power].

As we pray at all times with all kinds of prayers and requests in the spirit vigilantly and consistently for all God’s people.

Have we prayed prayers like this? 

17&18 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months.And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth produced its fruit.

Are we doing this on a daily basis?

Eph. 6:10 We are to grow powerful in union with the Lord, in union with his mighty strength and use all the armor and weaponry that God provides so that we will be able to stand against the deceptive tactics of the adversary.

How many of us are praying at all times, vigilantly and persistently? Are we growing powerful in union with the Lord in union with His mighty strength?

Or are we murmuring and complaining about our situation, or are we just sitting back and doing nothing to change it?

Are we walking daily in obedience to even the 10 Commandments?

Are we loving our neighbor as ourselves?

Are we even loving ourselves?

Are we living in the peace that God has given provided by our Prince of peace/Sar Shalom?

Is the definition evident in our lives, families and congregations?

If we truly believe what God’s Word says, why are we living at a lower level spiritually?

Have we become so wrapped up in life itself, that we are not walking side-by-side with our Lord.

The subtleties of the adversary are just that, subtle and sneaky, and are often quite inoffensive and so we entertained them; these are tactics that will cause us to stray from the Narrow Way. Taking our time and attention from the Lord and moving our focus onto things that distract us from the plan of God for us.

Ephesians 6:10-13
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

We are not fighting flesh and blood so we don’t need physical weapons. Messiah came to spiritually destroy the works of the devil and in His Name this is what we are to do. Maybe we need to remove the image of the unholy Roman armor and put on the spiritual Holy Priestly garments; this is how the Royal Priesthood does spiritual warfare.

2 Chronicles 20:14-24
14 Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, in the midst of the assembly. 15 And he said, “Listen, all you of Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you, King Jehoshaphat! Thus says the Lord to you: ‘Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s. 16 Tomorrow go down against them. They will surely come up by the Ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the brook before the Wilderness of Jeruel. 17 You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, who is with you, O Judah and Jerusalem!’ Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the Lord is with you.” 18 And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground, and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem bowed before the Lord, worshiping the Lord. 19 Then the Levites of the children of the Kohathites and of the children of the Korahites stood up to praise the Lord God of Israel with voices loud and high. 20 So they rose early in the morning and went out into the Wilderness of Tekoa; and as they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Hear me, O Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem: Believe in the Lord your God, and you shall be established; believe His prophets, and you shall prosper.” 21 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed those who should sing to the Lord, and who should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army and were saying: “Praise the Lord, for His mercy endures forever.” 22 Now when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushes against the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir,
who had come against Judah; and they were defeated. 23 For the people of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir to utterly kill and destroy them. And when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. 24 So when Judah came to a place overlooking the wilderness, they looked toward the multitude; and there were their dead bodies, fallen on the earth. No one had escaped.

It wasn’t by physical fighting with physical weapons, nor with empty, powerless words, without direction or purpose; but with the high praises of God in their mouth, and a two-edged sword of His Spirit in their hands. They praised the Lord, and the Lord set ambushes and destroyed their enemies; not one escaped.

Psalm 149:5-9
5 Let the saints be joyful in glory; Let them sing aloud on their beds. 6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand, 7 To execute vengeance on the nations, And punishments on the peoples; 8 To bind their kings with chains, And their nobles with fetters of iron; 9 To execute on them the written judgment— This honor have all His saints. Praise the Lord!

1Cor. 16:13-14 Be on guard; stand firm in your faith [in God, respecting His precepts and keeping your doctrine sound]. Act like [mature] men and be courageous; be strong. Let everything you do be done in love [motivated and inspired by God’s love for us].

This post is NOT in any way saying that our weapons of warfare in the spiritual realm are passive or non confrontational. As we look at the High Priests attire in comparison to the roman soldiers armor, they are indeed powerful and mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds. However, we have the mind of Christ/ Messiah not a roman mindset, the Hebraic mind of our High Priest Yeshua/Jesus; not the roman soldier whose mandate is to destroy and rule over with cruelty. Although an obvious example, the images we have been exposed to, may have given us a somewhat distorted picture of what Paul was attempting to convey to believers concerning our role as soldiers of Christ/Messiah.

We are to fight from our blood-bought position of righteousness, holiness and truth; wrapped in the unconditional love of our Heavenly Father.

Intercessory Prayer truly is warfare, where we are battling for the souls of men and women by confronting the darkness and all the demonic powers of the enemy. It’s not done with natural weapons or natural protective armor; and it’s not done in our own strength or name. We are wrestling against very real spiritual forces and is to be taken very seriously.

Psalm 149

Praise the Lord.

Sing to the Lord a new song,

his praise in the assembly of his faithful people.

2 Let Israel rejoice in their Maker;

let the people of Zion be glad in their King.

3 Let them praise his name with dancing

and make music to him with timbrel and harp.

4 For the Lord takes delight in his people;

he crowns the humble with victory.

5 Let his faithful people rejoice in this honor

and sing for joy on their beds.

6 May the praise of God be in their mouths

and a double-edged sword in their hands,

7 to inflict vengeance on the nations

and punishment on the peoples,

8 to bind their kings with fetters,

their nobles with shackles of iron,

9 to carry out the sentence written against them—

this is the glory of all his faithful people.

Praise the Lord.

Psalm 139 above, could refer to the tribe of Judah where in all Old Testament accounts of the children of Israel, the tribe of Judah, (which means praise); always went first, leading the way on journeys and into battles. Literally Praise went ahead of the whole of Israel.

And the warfare with the 2 edged sword of the spirit was against the demonic spirits/forces ruling through kings and noble sand leaders. For believers we are to comprehend and apply the victory won at Calvary; and understand that Messiah took possession of the keys of hell and death. He is the victor and only in and through His Name and shed blood can we stand.

Only on, and with, the authority He gave to His disciples can we fight the good fight of faith; and see those in bondage to darkness get free and delivered.

Only from a position of complete trust in Messiah and the Father can we engage the enemy.

Only with clean hands and a pure heart.

Only clothed in His Righteousness, a member of His Holy Priesthood.

Only with a grateful heart of love and thanksgiving are we going to be effective in this battle for the souls of humanity. Without His strength and courage we will not be able to resist, and stand, and remain standing, when the battle is won, still praying vigilantly and persistently.

The High Priest was and is our Messiah, Who is continually the intercessor between us and the Father. In Him we have all we need to walk and live in victory. If we will just be a DOER and apply it to our lives. We are a part of the army of light, soldiers of the lion of the tribe of Judah. Our battles are spiritual first and foremost, they are not against people, we are to love our Heavenly Father and His Messiah and people, that is the reason we fight.

Yes we are to fight, but fight on our knees, and humbly standing before the Lord in prayer, we are warriors of light; inspired by His love, mercy and grace and we belong to the day, let us stay sober and vigilant, watching for His return.

We are clothed in this armor of light and once it has been put on it should never be taken off; simply affirm each day that it is in place, checking our spiritual position, posture and attitude in the presence of HIs Holiness.

Here is an example that may help us to pray these verses.

Father I thank you for your provision in my life which will cause me to be victorious in Messiah. I have on the helmet of the salvation with the hope of being completely delivered that you have given me through faith in the redeeming blood of Yeshua/Jesus, This protects my mind against every lie and temptation of the enemy of my soul as I take every thought captive to the obedience of Messiah. I have the mind of Christ and the wisdom of God and discern my Heavenly Fathers voice, obeying His directions for my life. I have on the breastplate of trust, faith and love, of His righteousness as your Word says in 2 Corinthians 5:21 the righteous man shall live by faith. Father, You made Jesus Christ/Yeshua HaMashiach, to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become Your righteousness in Him. This breastplate of Yeshua/Jesus my High Priest, declares I am grafted-in to the children of Israel. You have placed me visibly over your heart and my heart is diligently protected by this breastplate because out of it flow the issues of life. I have on the belt of truth, Your Word is truth. Messiah is the Word of God made flesh and He is the Way the Truth and the Life. His truth has made me free from the law of sin and death. My feet are shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace, true shalom where nothing or missing or broken and I am ready at all times, in season and out, to share the good news of His redeeming power, love, grace and mercy in restoring our relationship with our heavenly Father. I have the sword of the spirit which is your Word coming out of my mouth, declaring your truth and proclaiming victory in faith, knowing that you watch over your word to perform it, that it does not return to you void but accomplishes what you send it forth to do. I hold up the shield of my faith in your ability to do all that you have promised in your covenant through Yeshua/Jesus blood. I trust you and know that this shield will stop every flaming arrow of the adversary because no weapon that is formed against me shall prosper. I know that you are also my rear guard and I am fully protected by the spiritual armor that you have provided. I am praying at all times with all prayer and am on guard, standing firm on your provision and promises in Yeshua/Jesus Name.

Shalom aleikhem

chaverim and mishpachah!

Peace to friends and family.

Shavua Tov, Have a blessed week.

Make certain Messiah Jesus/Yeshua is your Redeemer, Savior, Lord, Deliverer and soon returning King; and that you have a personal relationship with Him.

It’s all about Life and Relationship, NOT Religion.

You are very precious in His sight.

Not sure ..you can be…

SIMPLY SAY THE FOLLOWING MEANING IT FROM YOUR HEART..don’t delay one more minute,

SAY IT RIGHT NOW…

Heavenly Father I come to you in the Name of Jesus/Yeshua asking for forgiveness of my sins for which I am truly sorry. I repent of them all and turn away from my past. I believe with my heart and confess with my mouth that Jesus/Yeshua is your Son and that He died on the cross at calvary to pay the price for my sin, so that I might be forgiven and have eternal life in the kingdom of Heaven. Father I believe that Jesus/Yeshua rose from the dead and I ask you to come into my life right now and be my personal Savior and Lord and I will worship you all the days of my life. Because your word is truth I say that I am now forgiven and born again and by faith I am washed clean with the blood of Jesus/Yeshua. Thank you that you have accepted me into your family in Jesus’/Yeshua’s name.

In Times of Need and During Days of Uncertainty …. Who’s Got Our VAV?

Who’s got our Vav?

This reference to the Hebrew Alefbet is because the letter Vav also has the numerical value for 6.

This is a military term for fellow soldiers and all military personnel meaning basically, who has your back/ blind side covered is: your 6.

This is by way of saying during combat situations, I’ve got your 6 or, watch your six.

 

I’ve got your six was a phrase first used in the U.S. Armed forces Basically means “I’ve got your back.” It comes from the old pilot system in which directions correspond to hours on the clock, where 12 o’clock is forward and 6 o’clock is behind.

Thus anyone behind you is at your six. Six o’clock is straight behind you and sets up the best strike zone. WWI pilots were the first to say, “I got your six,” meaning

they’ve got you covered so the enemy can’t come up behind your back and kill you.

It declares a story of loyalty. . . I’m loyal to you. I’ve got you covered.

Sometimes 4 paws help out too!

As we are in the spiritual battle of the ages it also applies to everyone who has accepted salvation through Jesus/Yeshua’s Atoning Blood. In case we weren’t already aware, that was the moment when we automatically became part of the army of the Lord; we are in a battle, a spiritual one that continually spills over into the natural realm.

 Ps 18:18 Amplified Version.

They confronted and came upon me in the day of my calamity, but the Lord was my STAY and SUPPORT.

This is an interesting point: 18 is 3×6 and used twice for this Psalm reference.

Vav is the 6th letter of the alef bet and has that numerical value; recall, they are interchangeable in the Hebrew language.

So we have vav vav vav twice. The paleo pictograph for VAV is a PEG meaning:

to: add, secure, hook, stake, nail, a tent peg, joining together becoming bound or nailed to.

This is a securing item, something that keeps something else in place; and something we can fasten something to. So we, as 6’s, (also the number of man), can fasten our hope/tikvah to it like an anchor/ogehn and securely attach our faith to His promises including that of protection for our 6/Vav/back.

https://www.minimannamoments.com/the-secret-of-the-ogehn-of-tiqvah/

Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace/Shalom

whose mind is

stayed firmly

and

securely fastened

on Thee because he trusteth in thee.

Isaiah 26:3. This is connected to Eph. 6 and also with feet being shod with peace/shalom and having the mind covered by the helmet of salvation.

So who’s really got our backs, our 6, our Vav in times of war and conflict?

In Psalms – Mizmor LDavid

מזמור  לדוד 

 

In Psalm 91:4 we read of the buckler

 

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary 

Buc”kler\, n. [OE. bocler, OF. bocler, F. bouclier, a shield with a boss, from OF. bocle, boucle, boss. See Buckle, n.]

A kind of shield, of various shapes and sizes, worn on one of the arms (usually the left) for protecting the front of the body.

The Medieval Buckler is in throat area, sword extended. Buckler extended, sword kept back. good pose to wind up a powerful strike. if you look carefully, you see that the fighter is looking over the shield at the enemy. His sword arm is protected, but not impeded by the shield. This large shield covers the body.

Buckler shield was one of the most common medieval shields and was specifically useful for swordsmen because of its lightweight structure. It was designed to deflect the attacking blades and could be easily controlled.

Buckler definition is – a small round shield held by a handle at arm’s length. How to use buckler in a sentence.

The shield was adapted and made larger in size so that the soldier could protect his foreleg as well as his torso while in combat.

 

He is our buckler*

A buckler*. (*Heb. ‘Buckler’ means, ’that which goes around’, a very large shield to protect the whole body on 3 sides. The Lord gives full protection).  

And mentioned also in Psalm 23 where we are told the rod and staff fend off the enemies and also direct and rescue and comfort us respectively.

Recall the relevance of rod/branch and staff from recent posts.

We are to remain under the shadow of His wings and in that safe place we are to abide.

For more click on link below:

https://www.minimannamoments.com/the-secret-of-the-letting-down-of-wings/

However if we do venture out onto the battlefield, which is unavoidable, we need to know that His protection is over us. One of the most well known and most quoted scriptures pertaining to protection is in Ephesians 6:12-18.

And this same shield is also referred to in that scripture.

For a moment, let’s clear our minds from what we think we know of this familiar scripture and look at it with fresh eyes.

Ephesians 6:10-19 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the Power of His Might. PUT ON the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

NOTE: He does not say to wear it for a certain length of time!

Nor does he say to take it off again!

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood,

but against principalities,

against powers,

against the rulers of the darkness of this age,

against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

Therefore take up the whole armor of God,

that you may be able to withstand in the evil day,

and having done all,

to stand.

Stand therefore, having girded your waist with Truth,

having put on the breastplate of Righteousness,

and having shod your feet with the preparation of the Gospel of Peace;

above all, taking the shield of Faith

with which you will be able to quench all

the fiery darts of the wicked one.

And take the helmet of Salvation,

and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God;

praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit,

being watchful to this end with all

perseverance and supplication for all the saints;

and for me, that utterance may be given to me,

that I may open my mouth boldly

to make known the mystery of the Gospel.

We need to be sure not only that we are familiar with this scripture but that we are proficient with its’ meaning, operation and its’ defenses. We need to know that His gospel of shalom/peace, is on our feet. Shalom being the opposite of RA, which is out of harmony with the Lord.

Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace/Shalomwhose mind is stayed firmly and securely fastened on Thee because he trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26:3

Shalom – nothing missing nothing broken. Recall the full definition from previous posts or click link below to read it:

https://www.minimannamoments.com/shalom-ha-makem-the-place-for-our-life-to-mature/

Like every piece of equipment if we don’t use it correctly and apply the makers instructions, it does not work efficiently and operate how it’s supposed to and designed to. In order to get the best results from anything, we have to make sure we are following the manufacturers instructions/directions. if we don’t use these recommendations, very often we have to dig out those instructions and dust them off when things go wrong! This is usually because we didn’t take the time to fully familiarize ourselves with the equipment before hand.

In Eph 6, we often focus on the items themselves and not on their function and purpose.

The battle we are in is VERY real and it is not going to get easier or stop until Messiah returns. When we suddenly find ourselves in the midst of a surprise attack, that is not the time to wonder where our weapon is; or to not be certain our defenses are in position.

Helmet of salvation – keep your mind focused on Him.

Breastplate of righteousness – assurance of right standing before Him.

Belt of truth – His Word in us, memorized scriptures that are relevant to a given situation.

Feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. The Peace that passes all understanding to garrison, guard and keep our thoughts and direction in line with His Will.

These are all defensive pieces of armor.

The only offensive part is the sword of the spirit which is the Word of God, that is spoken scripture coming out of our mouth/pey, speaking forth His Word.

We are not fighting flesh and blood and so this battle cannot be fought with physical weapons. The only thing we need offensively is His Word. and who is the word? Jesus/Yeshua.

It is not a natural conflict, this war is not of this world, so we need supernatural weapons and supernatural protection. This armor once spiritually applied, should never be removed. Nowhere does it ever say to take it off again! Therefore we need only confirm and affirm verbally that it is in place every night before we sleep and every morning before our feet touch the floor.

As each piece has a meaning to our spiritual health and wellbeing, we are responsible to make sure that we are secure and that we are walking in repentance, which keeps us under the Blood of Jesus/Yeshua and all that His Blood does for us.

Click link for Scripture based prayers for both the Blood of Yeshua/Jesus and the armor.

https://www.minimannamoments.com/scripture-based-prayers/

This shield is a large curved one that covers front and 2 sides of the soldiers body

however,

our back is not covered

and therefore vulnerable.

Does this mean there is no protection at our backs??

– Fear NOT!

BUT God!

He has made provision for that also, and in knowing this, it establishes His shalom in us. Nothing missing or broken and He keeps us in perfect Shalom/Peace.

So what is this extra protection?

Our Heavenly Father is concerned about detail so here is His answer to

the only part

not covered

in Eph. 6 armor.

It’s the rereward.

And we find it in Isaiah 58:8

Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedy: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rere-ward.

and

For ye shall not go out with haste, nor go by flight: for the LORD will go before you; and the God of Israel will be your rereward. Is 52:12

This is a portion of the blessing and favor that Isaiah declared would result when Israel turned back to walk with God in true repentance.

Shall be thy rere-ward  

Shall gather thee up.

That is, shall bring up the rear, the glorious power and providence of God, preserving his people; or the glorious Lord himself, our Lord Jesus Christ, the brightness of His Father’s glory, He, as the Word may be rendered,

shall gather thee

He gathers His people to Himself;

He protects and defends them;

He takes care of the weak and feeble, and that are straggling behind;

and He brings them up, being the reward,

and saves them. 

 Our rereward / rearguard.

(Rearguard of an army is to give protection on the march.)

His Glory is also our protection/ rereward

(going before and coming after or behind us in the form of His Goodness and Mercy.)

 

Is there is any further meaning in the pictographs?

The word rereward

in Hebrew is

acaph

and this word is used throughout the scriptures.

It means: to gather or collect.

In some scriptures, it also gives the idea of:

gathering together by,

(as we would coin the phrase) bringing up the rear.

In some translations, the phrase, the rear guard is used instead.

The word acaph is made up of

alef sameach and fey/pey

Or

Aleph Samech Pey.

(This is simply a optional/different spelling of the same letters.)

אָסַף

and is pronounced  aw-saf’.

The paleo Hebrew pictographs, (word pictures,) reveal the images of:

An Ox, a Prop and a Mouth. (Read left to right).

Aleph/Alef     

 is the picture of the ox    

and has the meaning of:

the strong leader or God the Father.

 

Samech/Sameach   

is the picture of a prop   

 

a support maybe a spine with ribs?    

and means:

to support, sustain to twist slowly, or to turn. 

 

Pey/Fey   

is the picture of the mouth   

and means:

to speak or a word.

Pei-hei: Peh  – open mouth –

to declare or express communication spoken written a letter or letters a language word or words. Articulated vocalized distinct definite and manifested.

Second part Hei: to reveal make known or be evident.

Combining the meanings of the letters Alef/Aleph and Samech/Sameach from the pictogram/pictographs; 

it could be interpreted and indicate that:

a strong leader is speaking, or declaring he will support or uphold someone.

This strong leader, is our Heavenly Father, Who promises His support to those who turn to Him in true repentance in a special way.

As well as the letter Samech being a picture of a support, something that is able to prop up something else, the idea is also given that the support has a twist or turning in it.

The picture given here by the Samech/prop, could represent that: the glory of the LORD will be gathered, turned and/or twisted around His people in protection.

What a truly amazing promise giving us a clear visual form!

As everything is connected, another link is also noted with Samech; recall the posts focusing on the Menorah, the Almond Tree, Oil and Olive Tree, the source of Light/AWR and Life/CHAIM and the Branch/Choter:

As a newborn must nurse to receive nourishment for survival and growth so must we. As we are born again and desire the milk of His Word. Like the new born child we must latch on firmly grasping and holding on to the SOURCE of that nourishment and ABIDE in His Name and His Word.

The attachment is the process of grafting into the Gephen/Vine/the Olive Tree. He is the Light /AWR of our Life, and the Source of all life His Lifes/Chaim in us.

Click link below for more on chaim
 https://www.minimannamoments.com/the-mysteries-of-im/

The menorah the lampstand is a supporter of the oil which gives light and is representative of our life in Him.

Samech – the source – like the menorah

contains the

shemen שמן

The Holy Anointing Oil

Shin Mem Nun

SHIN: His essence or being power intense dynamic like blazing fire a force a whirlwind. Dispensing provision source of being.

MEM hidden concealed the place where the seed is planted nurturing developing then trauma incubation ripening and birth

NUN birthing brought forth suddenly

His essence of being tremendous and powerful the source of being concealed

like a time of incubation

until the time of ripening

a birth brought forth in new life

His Name is in the Oil in the Shemen

SHEM N

shemen שמן – Samech Mem Nun–

and in this,

Messiah’s Name is brought forth!

Because in Hebrew it is: שמן המשחה

shemen ha-mishchah, “oil of anointing”

המשחה

ha-mishchah

Mashiach or Messiah!

Strong’s Hebrew: 8081. שָׁ֫מֶן (shemen) — fat, oil

Shemen afarsimon was a prized oil used in antiquity.

It’s mentioned in Psa.133 as the “precious ointment”

The holy anointing oil,

(Hebrew: שמן המשחה 

shemen ha-mishchah,

“oil of anointing”)

formed an integral part of the ordination of the priesthood and the High Priest as well as in the consecration of the articles of the Tabernacle (Exodus 30:26) and subsequent temples in Jerusalem.

 Who is our High Priest?

The Menorah also stands as a support for the Holy Anointing oil and the Light that comes forth from it. The Light of the world is Messiah Yeshua/Jesus.

There are Spiritual Principles incorporated here:

Faithfully completing the task assigned with patient endurance – like the trellis for the vine, it is the structure that supports and continually upholds.

John 15:1-10 Tells us of The Vine and its’ Branches. The Vine is its Life SUPPORT. The Source of Life.

If the Branch does not heed and complete the directions fulfilling the makers instructions, the patterns inbuilt inn the DNA, which are both unique and integral to that seed, will not result in the production of fruit ,or replicate itself.

The Source of Life is in the Instructions.

The Branch that does not follow instructions is cut off/pruned.

Never to bear fruit.

Fruit is only produced by the Branch that stays attached to the source getting its life from the source. 

To have oil or wine the fruit must be pressed.

Like the Menorah we need oil to produce light. So Not only will not following instructions mean not producing fruit, nor wine, nor oil; it is also is death and these are eternal principles.

And do not fear those who kill the basar (flesh), but are unable to kill the nefesh (soul); but rather fear the One who is able to destroy both basar and nefesh in Gehinnom.

Matt. 10:28; that is spiritual death literally, separation from the Father – the source of lifes/chaim.

Fear the Lord in an attitude or reverence and respect for Who He Is not as in afraid.

Rising up like sap through the vine and giving life to us the grafted in Branches which bring forth fruit. He alone is the source of our life, the branches must remain connected to the Vine, the source, or they will wither and perish. And of course we are not neglecting the alert embedded in the almond branch watch be alert and ready!

Our Heavenly Father knows that we may be able to defend ourselves from those things that come at us from the front. Those are the attacks that we can see, however, God promises to protect and defend us from all attacks that come against us from behind, from the direction of our rear, where we cannot always see.

Our VAV, our 6, is a blind spot for us but not for Him.

The scripture says that His glory, His manifested presence, His Shekinah, His Ruach HaKodesh, provides a hedge of protection that cannot be breached or broken through by anything, as long as we are honoring our part of His Covenant with us.

Another very interesting reference to Acaph is found in Judges 18:25 and records where the children of Dan threaten to kill Micah and the inhabitants of Laish whom they have just robbed.

Here the word Acaph is translated as lose, and in this scripture context, it means not only: to gather, but, to gather for destruction.  

It could be said to mean that even though God the Father promises to support and be the rear guard to those that return to Him and walk in true repentance; we see from the scripture, that His glory can also gather in order to take away. So it can mean destruction for those that come against God’s faithful people. 

Another promise of Him looking after the safety of His people and ensuring their victory.

And for those who choose to return to their God and turn from their disobedience, the promise increases to impart even more blessing.

Because each letter has a unique numerical value, we can add to our understanding of the pictographs. It is found in the meaning of the numbers that each of these letters represent.

(Reading right to left.)

אָסַף

80 60 1

Aleph/Alef is the number 1 

and refers to: deity, unity, sufficiency, and God the Father.

Samech/Sameach is the number 60 

and stands for: pride.

Gaon  גַּאֲוָה

גֵּוָה gevah

 עֲנָוָה humility anavah

Pey/Fey is the number 80

and is: 8 x 10,

or, a new beginning

or a new birth ordained in heaven.

Adding the meaning of the numbers together with those we have already from the pictograms; it could be said that:

Alef/God the Father, fey/pey/, states that He will samech/ surround and support those who choose to follow Him faithfully. Not only will He sameach/surround and protect His people with His glory, but the enemy 60 will be sameach/gathered and taken away for destruction.

We know that man’s worst enemy is his own pride, so our Heavenly Father will gather/ sameach and destroy man’s pride/60 with His glory, and instead offer man a new beginning 80 pey fey and a new birth/ 80 /pey /fey.

The promise of safety, protection and security that is hidden in the word Acaph was to one day come through His Son. This of course we know has happened and Yeshua/Jesus said it.

Recorded in John 17:1-5

Glorify Your Son, so that the Son may glorify You— 2 just as You gave Him authority over all flesh in order that as to all that You have given Him, He may give eternal life to them. 3 And this is eternal life: that they may be knowing You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ Whom You sent-forth.

Paul also speaks of it confirming in Col. 1:27.

To whom God would make known what the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

So who has our 6 – our Vav?

Our Heavenly Father God Does!

He covers that which is behind as well as going before us.

The LORD is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Isaiah 45:1-13

Remember …NOW we are certain that not only does The Lord go before us, He is behind us, He is around us, beside us, above us  and underneath us are His everlasting arms.

That is complete protection!

Be encouraged!

Be Strong in the Lord and in the power of His Might.

It’s the position He takes behind us and anyone looking at us from the front will be aware of the One who stands behind us. He protects us where we cannot see and where the enemy may try to attack.

When we are in the armor no one can see who is inside that suit!

Prayer example/option:

Adonai/Lord, Avinu/Abba/Father in the Name of Yeshua/Jesus, cover me with your atoning blood and reveal to me the weapons at my disposal. When the enemy tries to attack, remind me of the authority You have given me in your Word and through Jesus/Yeshua’s victory. I know I am seated in heavenly places spiritually, help me to be victorious for Your Glory that I may continue to serve in Your kingdom not mine. I trust completely in the authority and power you have placed in me by Your Ruach HaKodesh/Holy Spirit. Thank you that You are with me in times of need, trouble and uncertainty, You have my back covered.

Included below for easy reference, are some scriptures from the Psalms, Isaiah and Deut.

We would do well to learn these and hide His Word in our hearts, as this is the Sword that we will need to employ. This is the offensive weapon we are to speak forth, while Father has our 6/Vav/ He is our Acaph.

Promises

Isaiah 51:3The LORD will comfort Israel again and have pity on her ruins. Her desert will blossom like Eden, her barren wilderness like the garden of the LORD. Joy and gladness will be found there. Songs of thanksgiving will fill the air.

Psalm 23:4 Even when I walk through the darkest valley,I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.

Our Refuge is in the Lord.

Psalm 62:6-8 Truly He is my Rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.

Psalm 91:4-5He will cover you with his feathers, and under His wings yo will find refuge. His truth is your shield and armor. You do not need to fear terrors of the night, arrows that fly during the day,

Fear not!

It’s not a suggestion! It’s a command!

Deuteronomy 3:22 Ye shall not fear them: for the Lord your God he shall fight for you.

Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.

Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Psalm 91:1-16 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.”

Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler

and from the perilous pestilence.

He shall cover you with His feathers,

and under His wings you shall take refuge.

His Truth shall be your shield and buckler.

You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.

A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand, but it shall not come near you. Only with your eyes shall you look, and see the reward of the wicked.

Because you have made the LORD, who is my refuge, even the Most High, your dwelling place,

no evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling.

For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways.

In their hands they shall bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.

You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra, the young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.

“Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name. He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him.

I will be with him in trouble I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him, and show him My Salvation.”

Mizmor l’David Hashem Roi

Psalm 23 

 מִזְמור לְדָוִד, ה׳ רֹעִי (תהילים כ”ג)

 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Below a short video of Psalm 23 sung in Hebrew with translation.

Mizmor le’Dovid, 
Hashem ro-i lo echsar. 
Binot desheh yarbitzeini, al mei menuchot yenahaleini. 
Nafshi yeshovev yancheini bemagalei tzedek lema’an shemo. 
Gam ki elech be’gei tzalmavet, lo ira ra ki atah imadi, shivtechah u’mishantechah hemah yenachamuni. 
Ta’aroch lefanai shulchan neged tzor’rai dishanta vashemen roshi, kosi rivaya. 
Ach tov va’chesed yirdifuni kol yemei chayai ve’shavti be’veit Hashem l’orech yamim.

מִזְמור לְדָוִד,
ה׳ רֹעִי לֹא אֶחְסָר.
בִּנְאוֹת דֶשֶׁא יֵרְבִּיצֵנִי,
עַל-מֵי מְנֻחוֹת 
יְנַהֲלֵנִי.
נַפְשִׁי יְשׁוֹבֵב, יַנְחֵנִי 
בְמַעְגְלֵי-צֶדֶק לְמֵעֵן
שְׁמוֹ.
גַם כִּי-אֵלֵךְ בְּגֵיא
צַלְמָוֶת לֹא-אִירָא רָע
כִּי-אַתָּה עִמָדִי, שִׁבְטְךָ
וּמִשְׁעַנְתֶּךָ הֵמָה
יְנַחֲמֻנִי.
תַּעֲרֹךְ לְפָנַי
שֻׁלְחָן נֶגֶד צֹרְרָי,
דִשַנְתָּ בַשֶמֶן
רֹאשִי כּוֹסִי רְוָיָה.
אַךְ, טוֹב וָחֶסֶד
יִרְדְפוּנִי כָּל-יְמֵי חַיָי,
וְשַׁבְתִּי בְּבֵית-ה׳
לְאֹרֶךְ יָמִים.

 mp3/4 of all the Psalms link below as it was too large a file to upload.

https://youtu.be/x-WBL4CKV-w

Shalom, shalom, mishpachah!

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In Times of Need and During Days of Uncertainty Our Heavenly Father has our VAV

because

He is our Acaph!

It’s all about Life and Relationship, NOT Religion.

You are greatly loved and precious in His sight.

NOT SURE That God has your 6?

YOU CAN BE..

SAY THE FOLLOWING FROM YOUR HEART RIGHT NOW…

Heavenly Father I come to you in the Name of Jesus/Yeshua asking for forgiveness of my sins for which I am truly sorry. I repent of them all and turn away from my past.

I believe with my heart and confess with my mouth that Jesus/Yeshua is your Son and that He died on the cross at calvary to pay the price for my sin, so that I might be forgiven and have eternal life in the kingdom of Heaven. Father I believe that Jesus/Yeshua rose from the dead and I ask you to come into my life right now and be my personal Savior and Lord and I will worship you all the days of my life. Because your word is truth I say that I am now forgiven and born again and by faith I am washed clean with the blood of Jesus/Yeshua. Thank you that you have accepted me into your family in Jesus’/Yeshua’s name. Amen.