In preparation for Passover 2017, Derek shares his thoughts and heart in response to an email from a dear brother. Listen as Derek discusses insights into Messiah Yahushua being our Menorah, in whom we have been created to be vessels of honor to contain the anointed oil of His Father’s Spirit. We are mediators of the Gospel message–priests wearing the full armor of Elohim to go forth as ministers, serving Elohim on behalf of His people– bringing them back to Him. The “Law” was given to His people – not for the world. But we are commanded to go into all the world to find those would become His people – thus for the law to govern them. We are on a rescue mission. It is not a mission impossible, for all things are possible with Him.
The Spirit is given so that we are no longer deceived by the darkness of falsehood, so that we will forever perceive the light of His truth. The flames of fire that burn in our Savior’s eyes, have been set ablaze in us who have received His Father’s Spirit. Why? So that our eyes are opened to who the real liar is—the one who said, ‘hath Elohim said?’ Deception comes when our light goes out.
As the time of Unleavened Bread draws near, we must examine ourselves, as well as the borders of our family – the body of Messiah, to ensure that no leaven of unforgiveness exists. Deception comes where there is division. And where there is division, there is the leaven of unforgiveness.
The priestly armor (garments) we wear, must be without blemish. The armor we put on everyday IS the protection while in battle for the souls of this world. The battle to ensure the Gospel reaches every inch of this planet is not fought in flesh and blood, but in the spirit realm. And if we are to carry forth the great commission, we must be armed with what will bring victory for our King—the souls of men.
Are we in this war to achieve a comfortable life or are we in it as a rescue mission to snatch others from the fires of hell? We are given these garments to help us do our job in rescuing those in darkness–not so that we might live a life of ease. The priest serves the people and presents them sanctified and set apart unto Elohim. This is why we wear the whole armor of Elohim.
“But I have written more boldly to you, in part, as reminding you, because of the favour given to me by Elohim, to be a servant of Yahushua Messiah to the gentiles, with the priestly duty of bringing the Good News of Elohim, so that the offering of the gentiles becomes acceptable, set apart by the Set-apart Spirit.”
Romans 15:15-16
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