How to Walk with God: Part 3 — Living A Blessed Life!

One wonders why, because "God is love," are so many suffering and living lives that appear to be cursed. Nothing seems to go right. Decisions, in spite of heroic efforts always seem to turn out wrong and costly! Is this what was intended for us humans — the handiwork of the Creator? Or have we simply missed the point of it all?

There are many books out today that encourage us to "manifest" or otherwise produce the things we want in life. These are usually best sellers. But how many people have actually been blessed by the creation of wealth and prosperity? Some have tried only to find themselves in worse condition than when they started. What went wrong?

Can personal "creation" work for you and for me?

In the two earlier posts in this miniseries, I wrote about some things that block us in our "walk with God?" I did not cover everything in that context, because, frankly, that can be disheartening. Rather, I will tell you point blank and from personal experience that a relationship with our spiritual family is the key to wisdom, understanding, knowledge — the very power that can bring us all to incredible wealth, joy, peace, and to living a blessed life.

I wouldn’t be telling you this if …

… if it wasn’t already a part of my life and experience.

That would not be fair.

This is what the apostle James meant when he said,

"You say, you have ‘faith’ and I have works.  Show me your ‘faith’ apart from works, and I will show you my faith by my works [actions, deeds, feats, exploits, performance]!"

I became engaged in a forum with a woman, who claimed that "nothing" was required of her. All she had to do was "believe in Jesus" and he would do it all. Hmm, just sit back and do nothing, or maybe watch a favorite soap opera, and Jesus would take care of the rest. Jesus will clean your house, cook your meals, buy your groceries, pay your bills, do all these things and more so that you can sit around and do nothing?

Show me your ‘faith’ apart from works — by doing nothing!

Frankly, I do not find that attitude anywhere in the Scriptures.

But …

there is a powerful symbiotic relationship between us and our spiritual Family that will empower us "to do exploits, feats, take action, and give optimal performance!"

Here is a personal example …

I had some health problems that seemed to take away my strength. I found it difficult to write. I felt weak, tired, and simply sick. So I prayed about it (action), and I asked for help, wisdom, and knowledge about what to do.

I reread the Scriptures where Isaiah, under spiritual inspiration, wrote, "They that wait upon Yahua shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings as eagles. They shall run and not be weary. They shall walk and not faint."

A friend of mine told me that he was "waiting upon the Lord." But he did not mean what that passage was saying. He just "sat back and waited" like he was waiting for a bus.

He failed to understand that "waiting" implies serving, helping, working with, and being on the same side!

So instead of sitting back and waiting, I got up and started to work. My wife had been working hard in our large rose, perennials, and vegetable gardens trying to water everything everyday with a hose. So I said to myself, "Enough. I need to remove this burden from her" and I started to install a drip system all around the perimeter of our quarter acre plot. I was still weak and tired, but spending time resting wasn’t making me feel any more rested. So I simply went to work.

As I laid out the half-inch feeder line against the fence where the fruit trees are I had to crawl and pull and tie down the line in some tight spaces. One time I stood up to stretch and nearly impaled myself on a dried branch. The pain was so strong I dropped to my knees and exclaimed, "That really hurt."

After a short while the pain subsided and I continued my task and laid down more than 400 feet of 1/2 inch tubing and then began stringing the 1/4 inch drip lines from the feeder line to the pots and small trees. And I was done.

Two weeks later, my wife was pleased that she had not had to go out and water anything by hand. Her pots, planters and garden appeared very happy because  almost by magic everything took on new life and growth — with less water and work.

But I started feeling pain in my abdomen. It persisted for several days, and I had no idea what it was. So I decided I had better see my gastroenterologist. At the examination she said there was nothing in my abdomen that raised a concern for her as a cause of my pain. But she recommended that I have a colonoscopy as I was due for one anyway.

A few days later during the procedure I woke up just time to see that they had discovered something. The air pressure had pushed it out flush with the intestinal wall and was not detected until the pressure was reduced by backing out the colonoscope. Then this thing dropped into view. My doctor was surprised to see it and wasn’t sure at first what had happened. But she performed five biopsies.

At the follow up exam, she told me that It was an adenoma, a growth that very often leads to cancer. She could not remove it and I would need a surgeon to perform a resection of the ascending colon. Major surgery!  The biopsies showed no atypical cells, but apparently the adenoma was large enough that it could lead to some problems and needed to be removed along with a section of my colon. I also told her about my "accident" with the tree that brought me to this point. I told her that my pain was probably caused by a damaged or pinched nerve. She looked at me and said, "That makes sense."

About a month later, I went in for surgery and everything went fine. "The patient tolerated the procedure very well," concluded the surgery report.

Now, I’ll would not be surprised if someone says, "You lacked faith, God should have healed me, but didn’t because I lacked faith." Not so. Many who claimed to have "faith" died as a result as we hear about in the news. What sometimes is touted as faith turns out to be fear and lack of trust in Yahua That apparently was not the way this was intended to go.

I had faith. I trusted that my spiritual Family had been directly involved in this whole thing, including giving the doctors wisdom and understanding through out. Things went smoothly. I got my strength back, and other problems I had also cleared up. In other words, I exercised my faith by taking action, without fear or doubt. 

The pain that I felt that started this was caused by a pinched nerve that I got from the branch that injured my rib. This led to a pain in my abdomen that led to a colonoscopy, which led to the "accidental" discovery of the adenoma which turned out to be of about 3 centimeters in size and completely free of atypical cells. I would never have felt the adenoma, and may not have found out about it until it had turned into cancer.

A word from the wise!

The following is from one of the "hidden" [the meaning of "apocrypha"] books known as Ecclesiasticus, which means the "for the called or invited ones." It does not mean "church book" because our currently accepted meaning of "church" is not supported by Scripture.

This is one of the most powerful wisdom books of all the Scriptures and sadly, it is considered "not worthy to be read" by some "church fathers." The book is also called "The Wisdom of Sirach"  or simply, "Sirach." Fragments of this book were found among the Dead Sea Scroll and were written in Hebrew.

This book should be considered as required study material for any who long to walk with the spiritual Family [Elohim].

Concerning illness it says this:

My son, if you have an illness, do not neglect if, but pray to the Lord, and he will heal you. Renounce your faults, amend your ways, and cleanse your heart from all sin. Bring a savoury offering and flour for a token and pour oil on the sacrifice; be as generous as you can.  Then call in the doctor, for the Lord created him; do not let him leave you, for you need him. There may come a time when your recovery is in their hands; then they too will pray to the Lord to give them success in relieving pain and finding a cure to save their patient’s life. From Ecclesiasticus 38 (Also known as the Wisdom of Sirach) NEBA.

One thing was apparent after the surgery. All of the doctors that were directly involved with my procedures surgery were filled with joy with the outcome. Even nurses who heard the story exclaimed that I obviously had help from on High. Too often people wait too long before seeking help. They don’t follow the instructions given by this book of wisdom. Then the outcome is sad and discouraging. The doctors say, "If only this person had acted sooner."

But that was not the case here.

Everything happened on time!

A blessing for me and my family!

The wisdom needed to be a servant

Another
passage from Sirach from chapter 2 instructs in wisdom concerning living in this time. This is not the end. Instead it must considered as though it is a "boot camp" for eternity. The great Life lies ahead of us all, and it is important during this time to prepare to be among the First harvest that will be revealed to all of creation at the end of the 1,335 days. The theme of this passage can be found in the teachings of the prophets, apostles, and Yahushua.

My son [or daughter], if you aspire to be a servant of Yahua prepare yourself for testing. Set a straight course, be resolute, and do not lose your head in time of disaster. Hold fast to Him, never desert Him, if you would end your days in prosperity. Bear every hardship that is sent you; be patient under humiliation, whatever the cost. For gold is assayed by fire, and the Lord proves men [and women] in the furnace of humiliation. Trust Him and He will help you; steer a straight course and set your hope on Him. NEBA

And concerning our future and our life at this time understand this:

You who fear Yahua wait for his mercy; do not stray or you will fall.

You who fear Yahua trust in Him, and you shall not miss your reward.

You who fear Yahua expect prosperity, and lasting happiness and favor.

Consider the past generations and see: was anyone who trusted Yahua ever disappointed? Was anyone who stood firm in the fear [awe and esteem] of Him ever deserted? Did He neglect anyone who prayed to Him?

For Yahua is compassionate and merciful; He forgives sins and comes to rescue in the time of trouble.

We are living in the time of the end of this age. The "end has come" upon all who live on the earth regardless of their affiliations, nationalities, religious beliefs, righteousness, or crookedness.

Those who find the Life now and live within the relationship of our spiritual Family, the Elohim will rejoice with "joy everlasting." Those who see through the eyes of our Family, and understand what they understand, and possess the knowledge that they have, will shine like the stars and be a beacon of hope and joy for the rest of humanity.

To be continued …