Yeshua
changed my way of reading the Bible. While I am now reading more
little portions of the Word, our Lord always invites me to dig deeper
into the part of Scripture that I am reading. Every time it is
possible, I am also doing my best to put the verses that are in front
of my eyes into a Hebrew context.
But
I will also share with you a new method of learning instigated by our
Yeshua. Our sweet Lord also showed me that I should spent time on a
text and when it has to do with Psalms, to sing them in Hebrew, so
the words would resonate and penetrate deeply into my soul.
Psalm
27 is part of the teaching I am currently being granted. Going
through the text, singing it, repeating it allowed me to go in depth
with this beautiful statement of faith.
« Adonai
is my light and my salvation : whom should I fear ? Adonai
is the stronghold of my life : whom should I dread,
When
evildoers approached me to devour my flesh-my adversaries and my
foes-they stumbled and fell.
Though
an army camp besieges me, my heart will not fear ;
Though
war breaks out against me, even then I will be confident.
One
thing I have asked of Adonai, that will I seek : to dwell in the
House of Adonai all the saus of my life, to behold the beauty of
Adonai and to meditate in His temple.
For
in the day of trouble He will hide me in His sukkah, conceal me in
the shelter of His tent and set me high upon a rock. »
Psalm
27 was written by King David. At the very beginning, it unleashes
powerful creed of faith. When Adonai (our Lord) is the very
foundation of our faith, we don't have anything to fear from anyone.
When He becomes the center of our lives, we will find shelter in Him
at all times.
It
is interesting to note that the Hebrew version of Psalm 27 states
that our Lord will hide us in His sukkah during bad days. Being
sheltered in His tent ensures us protection, should we be besieged by
a whole army of enemies. Should our own parents abandon us, Adonai
would shelter us. We are now immersed into a strong dimension of
unconditional love and light.
As
we advance in discipleship with Yeshua, we are taking better habits.
We don't rely on our own forces, we do not look at the outside
cirumstances, but we start seeking His Face. We wait upon Him
confidently, knowing that, despite the dark clouds around us, Yeshua
is our rescuer from evil.
We
can sing along with the Psalmist :
« Surely
I trust that I will see the goodness of Adonai in the land of the
living. »
I
will raise up my hands to the Lord of my Salvation. I will proclaim
to the face of the world that « Adonai ori » (The Lord is
my light) and I will walk in confidence before my enemies.
The
adventure with Yeshua continues in joy and confidence.
Yeshua
is the strength of my life, whom shall I fear ?
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by Isabelle Esling
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