Saturday, February 4, 2017

JUST GOD OR YWVY

Should we say God or YWVY?

In today's world, I hear God being used by many different religions.  First, I don't view being a Christian as being "religious" in any way.  So when we say "God," the world (unbelievers) don't have much of an issue with this because God's name is thrown around like, well, the word "like."  Muslims call their god God.  Should we, as Christians, use the word God when talking about the Most High?  I use to and in my home I do but more and more I find myself using the Name of God as YWVY and Jesus Christ as Yeshua ah Messiach.  I doubt seriously it matters to Him but as for me, I have found using His Name draws me closer to Him.  I also like others knowing to whom I am referring.  I want to be "set apart."

Now I realize that Jehovah's Witnesses will say I'm only to use the name "Jehovah" but there is a major problem with that name.  To my knowledge, there is no "J" sound in any form of Hebrew or Aramaic, the most ancient form of Hebrew which was spoken by Yeshua,  Jehovah is a combination of Elohim and Adenoi OR it is just another spelling of Yah or Yahwey (which we really do not know exactly how to pronounce) which is actually spelled YWVY OR YWYW.  So by that should we even use the American name "Jesus" with a "J" sound?  

I'm not a Jehovah's Witness nor align myself with either the Sacred Name or Hebrew Roots Movements.  This is a dark world with the vast majority of it being secular or atheists.  I'm seeing things today that sure seem to be fulfilling prophecy.  2016 was the first year in history where Christians were the most martyred group of people.  That doesn't include the tortured, imprisoned or persecuted but only those killed.  

Is this dangerous?  It could be, I won't lie but I do believe in today's world we should be very specific on Who we stand for.  So as for me and my house, I will serve YWVY!  May He bless all as salvation is for everyone, not limited to sex, race, creed or national origin.  Everyone on earth can be saved by trusting and belief that Yeshua ah Messiach (Jesus Christ) is Lord and our God and Messiah.  BTW, Yeshua means "salvation."


Let the earth declare His glory!

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YWVY bless you all.  I hope you're having a blessed weekend and safe.  Be full of grace and show mercy and compassion.

I've worked very hard on my blog but in December, I began to doubt that I was being of any use to anyone.  It feels as if I'm doing this in vain.  No one ever makes comments nor is it ever shared.  I stopped because I needed a break from the computer for Spiritual and personal reasons.  It had nothing to do with me falling away but more to grow closer to Jesus Christ one-on-one without man.  I am happy to say it has worked out well for me but I'm not sure if I should continue doing this blog if it's not helping anyone.  I want to spread the Gospel to the world or at least to as many as will receive it and also to have some fun and to support and encourage my brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus.  I also, of course, like to have fun and laugh.  Laughter is a good gift from God I fear today we have few chances to use.  So, do you guys want me to continue my blog?  Are you willing to share it or to put a link to mine on yours or your website; recommend it on other social media sites or to people looking for answers or a place to enjoy and learn?  If not, then maybe I should find another way.  I love doing it but if it's just for my own edification, no.  

If you want me to do it and are willing to help me spread it cos I cannot do it without you, then comment or say yes but don't just 1+ it.  I need to hear from you that you are reading it.  Also, I'm more than willing to post your writings on here if you want me to as long as they are Biblical and go by the Gospel of Grace and GRACE alone.  It must line up with the Gospel According to Christ Jesus in First Corinthians 15:1-11.  This is not nor will ever be a "works oriented" blog ("For ye are saved by GRACE and not of yourselves.  It is a gift of God.  Not of WORKS NOR DEEDS lest any man should boast - Eph. 2:8-9).  Now this is not to say I do not encourage and believe in good works cos I do, very much so.  I also encourage people to get baptized as it IS an act of OBEDIENCE but not for salvation.  

If you preach a different Gospel, you are not teaching the RIGHT Gospel and if your Gospel includes you must speak in tongues, I fear you may be turning people away.  I've heard this from many who have gone to these churches, seen people running around, convulsing in the floor and have left, saying they won't no part of that.  

Here is my belief...lead people to Jesus Christ and then let the Holy Spirit do what He does best and lead that person on their journey.  If given any gift of the Spirit, they will know it.  I also believe that if the gift of tongue is needed, it will be given but only if needed as the Gospel and languages are learned today.  It was given so that the Gospel could go out but today, we have that ability.  If gifts are given, maybe they're given to each as needed at various times in their life as the Holy Spirit gives.  Besides, it's not us that has the ability to heal, prophecy, perform miracles, it is the Holy Spirit.  

I want to continue my blog but I'd rather do something to edify the Church and bring honor and glory to YWVY and Christ Jesus than for it to be for my enjoyment.  It is up to you.  If I get no responses to this post, I have my answer.  I hope and pray I get many.  

Much love to all in Yeshua Ah Messiach!