O Beautiful Home of Holiness

The Holiness Beautified House ... The Beautiful House of Holiness ... Qodesh- Na'ah- Bayith (Qodesh/naw'yah/bah'yith) Holy Beautiful Habitation - Where is this place?

In the norm, the expected, the voice of oceans are a constant roar. The violent push of the waves is a constant intense event ... Waiting for a calm is not an incident that can be accurately timed because of the untamable nature of the fluidity of this force. But High Above there is a majestic and strong girding of One whose Voice dwarfs, calms and parts this raging monstrous entity ... And His Habitation is wonderfully adorned in the purity of an unearthly difference which men try to define as "Holiness" -- to behold this House in its splendor would take our senses to the end of resistance, as we would be caught still gazing into an always unfolding, captivating, welcoming beauty beyond our dreams of glory. Hallowed Be the Name of Jesus!

Can you imagine the masses of humanity with all barriers removed. Can you imagine them as a massive ocean of relentless need, moving, swaying and surging in groaning lusts and desires. As they are discomfited and prompted by the curse that has placed a great gulf between them and eternity, they cry and move with a noise that rises and lowers in a never less than a deafening roar. Strangely enough, the LORD God hears and knows the feelings of each and every infirmity, and His tender plea goes out to all ... but is only efficacious to whosoever will call upon His Name.

The sounds Wars and rumors of wars (in these Last Days) add to this ocean of human anguish, and many are they ... for the sake of protecting their loved ones, that have suited up and armed them selves in an attempt to stave off the threat. Many of these have been connected to the "Beautiful House" because of their simple childlike faith in the Way, The Truth, and the Life ... Who's Name is Jesus.

They may sacrifice what has been called the "ultimate sacrifice" ... And though noble a deed it may be, without the Heavenly connection to Jesus their passing is all part of a Satanic plot to rob Heaven and Earth of precious souls that are endowed with a potential for that eternal connection to the "Beautiful House".

Jesus was the "Ultimate Sacrifice" ... He is the only way to Heaven. There is no other sacrifice on the part of men that can pay for the consequence of man's sin cursed situation. The Cross must be realized and received as the Voice of Salvation that rises up with might above all of the earthy, roaring, and rebellious tides of resistance against the Almighty.

Memorial Weekend 2017 - Take time to focus with full gratitude on The Ultimate Sacrifice of Jesus that makes the sacrifice of loved ones, who have fought for our freedom, have eternal value; and thank Him for the lasting connection in the Hope of Heaven ... together ... In the "Beautiful House of Holiness"... Together with Him forever.

"Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness become the thy house, O LORD, for ever." Psalm 93:5

HLFA,

Jeff

Memorial Day Addendum: I asked Dad what was the greatest battle he faced while in the U.S. Army in WWII: He said "The only battle I faced in WWII was with my typewriter in the clerks office, and if only they gave medals for paper cuts I would have been highly decorated (Dad's Humor)... Then he bowed his head with a deep sigh, placed his hand on the closed Bible he had been reading and said, "My greatest battle was to humble myself under the Grace of God and let Him be victor over my pride to earn my own way to Heaven." That battle won by Jesus, gave his family hope as we all gathered around Dad in his "final breath battle" on this side of Heaven on Sunday, June 22, 1986. He is still praising Him in The Beautiful House of Holiness.

Grace and Glory - NO HASTE

Grace and glory --- In our haste to accomplish, in our drive to complete goals, in the "proving" of ourselves in the midst of other untold numbers of minions ...that we truly; are above all others, "we are up to the task" ... Do we even begin to look for the Greater Good (let alone the greatest good)?

What if the goal or task assigned has not been analyzed for timing? What if it wasn't weighed for its placement amidst the full purpose of the Big Picture? Was it even scrutinized for the potential loss in pushing to completion with out all the perspectives considered.

Have you ever gotten some where before or after the moment of critical need because the task was more important than knowing when to deliver, or why to pull the plug.

I was so proud of myself; I got home quickly to spend so joyfully anticipated "fun" time with a precious visiting second generation miracle, and yet kept in the back of my mind a critical endeavor..."the task" ... that would fall on that particular evening (or was it that evening). I would get it done with speed, with accuracy, with finesse, and with an exemplary attitude. All would be so proud of me, even I would be able to give myself an Atta boy.

There was that special hug, kiss, walk to the car, gentle seating placement, smiles, waves, blown kisses and a mouthed "I love you!" ... As the car vanished out of sight, the back of the mind raced forward and kicked all the gears into alignment and full cylinders into motion ... Full steam ahead. Even before dinner was ready and the night was destined for the wind down, I had succeeded ... I was the victor. (But even this story timeline is skewed by the blur of an embarrassing turn of events).

The next evening (or was it the next evening?) as I pulled into the palace drive, I was stunned by the irreverence of the second string team's failure to complete their task. Had they done their job it would have triggered bountiful accolades in my direction, and no doubt would have acknowledged the completion of my task as more than.. "well done".

Infuriated by the failure of others and challenged by the Duchess, I lifted the Royal communication device into action and began to proudly announce to the primary responsibility holder ... my success in achieving my goal and the failure of "them" to keep their part of the team effort. Then I heard the most disturbing news delivered from the receiver end of the communication device "Thursday is your pick up day, if you had put it out Wednesday night we would have seen it Thursday morning, but it wasn't there, if it was we would have picked it up"...

A mistake on my part? ... Unheard of! ... Never in the life of ME, but all of a sudden I was overwhelmed with the fateful truth ... I put the receptacle out on Thursday night, and it was now Friday. I was mistaken about what day it was. Holy flies and cloudy skies! The team hadn't failed, I had; all because of a failure to truly acknowledge the critical timing. NOTE: I still do not have the timing of events right -- Too much focus on a task can be devastating to the order of the journey.

Now Grace and Glory... NO HASTE- What are the reality of these and where do they come from? Please do not try to define these without God in the mix, and let's not just spout an answer to get the "quiz question out of the way", so that we can say that we knew that! To do this would cheapen the GIFT.

First - Grace and Glory are permissive, progressive gifts that bring His reputation and power into focus in our lives and through our lives. They are GIFTS FROM HIM.
Second - Grace and Glory will be more and more evidenced as we desire to be "still praising Him" in His Kingdom, and yet while walking this planet... leaving wells of Hope in the Valleys of weeping (for there are many).
Third - Grace and Glory show others that He is our Sun and Shield... and we have no qualms living in the threshold of the Kingdom.

Now let's see what is in the treasure chest of Grace -- Grace is our source for a gracious and elegant walk in this world that will shine that HE LOVES US. Oh what a supply is here, but remember to be a flowing stream and not a stagnant self serving pond. As He pours this care and kindness through us ... This is where favor and influence grows. It will be sensed by all around us that we are "Accepted in the beloved" because we are satisfied with being completed by our God. This Grace abounds!

Step over and peer into the vibrant, transparent, vessel of Glory --- Here you will find the splendor and elegance of Heaven reflected and refracted over and over in such a way that it invites others to taste of the honor filled dignity, and abundant riches of the life that openly longs for Jesus and overtly loves on others for His sake. This glory is evidenced in its simple soothing "song of a soul set free" that that adorns the life that has joyously decided to follow Jesus. This Glory exudes!

Quit focusing so blind sidedly on the tasks ahead as "your" chance at grace and glory. Realize that He gives Grace and Glory without reservation ... so that all good things needed to run this race to the victory are never withheld as we live complete in Him.

"For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly. O Lord of Hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in Thee." Psalm 84:11,12

Don't miss trash day by making it an Olympic Medal Event!

Live Tawmeam (upright - Complete)!
Live Shalowm! (Peace - Whole)

Jesus is our ALL, in Him we are complete and whole!

HLFA,

Jeff

Live it UP

Stand erect! Look straight forward in all directions: realize that our vision fades because it must turn down at the horizon. Even a 360 degree turn on this focal plane will always have our perception fade and turn down at the horizon. If we decide to move forward in any direction, straight ahead, sooner or later we will end up again where we were. We will only go as far as we have been.

Look Down! Measure the distance from our eyes to the ground. This space is confining but this is where we are told success is to be cultivated. Gravity holds us ascending and even the weight of our mortal frames will begin to slump down as our strength begins to dwindle with coming of the night. Between this closing space and our ever dwindling strength, success will have its limitation, and our posterity will only be willing to carry on our efforts as long as they are rewarding and relevant. We will only rise and fall as far as we already are.

Psalm 81:10,11 - "I am the LORD Thy God, which brought thee out of thee land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it. But my people would not hearken to My Voice, and Israel would none of me."

Egypt: the meaning of the word, is all about constraint. Think of Israel and God's deliverance "by the hand of Moses" (Israel means - "God Prevails") ...The turning of Israel's vision had to start somewhere ... For although Egypt had been a rescue from famine in the beginning it became a slave camp of tunnel vision in the end. God is willing to fill every part of the life of His people to the fullest, but as scripture states: "But my people would not hearken to My Voice, and Israel would none of Me" (wouldn't listen and they were not willing to consent to the new vision He would provide).

Egypt is a parallel to this life ... Straight before us and down from us are perceived to be all the opportunities (or so we are told) for life, liberty and pursuit of happiness ... but only at the end of days, it seems that we find that life without Jesus is nothing more than a slave camp, and we have obtained nothing that lasts. All we have gained is turned over to others, and we are soon forgotten as those who knew us also pass from the scene.

True life, liberty and happiness is found in the pursuit of God. That pursuit(if as a result of a heart listening to His Voice and a willingness to consent to His direction of vision) will create a reality that no moth, no rust, no thief will ever be able to break in and steal the treasure acquired in that pursuance.

Look up! - "Open your mouth wide, and He will fill it!" Not just a nice saying but not fully true, as you have heard... the sky is the limit? Look up! There is no limit except your earthly vision. Your imagination takes over where your vision fades, but also becomes the another limitation. Sanctify your imagination therefore by permeating it with the truth of His word.

Look up! ... He will continue to unfold the opportunity that He provides for His people. The world, Egypt, is such a constraint - a slave camp. He will deliver you up and out of your "Egypt"; and in His presence you will know fullness of joy ... Forever.

Live it UP!

HLFA,

Jeff

Ps. No matter what the conflictive voices are saying, God does not have a plan that makes us wrestle with Him to obtain the good things we want or need;contrary ... "For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly."
(Walk Uprightly - walk complete, whole, entire, sound in Him - Will you let Him complete you?)

God, Waiting for a Bus

Prayer hat, long braided hair locks at the temples, beards, plain black and white attire, everything pointing towards "different"... Maybe connected to God...there was that prayer book almost smack in front of his face. Oh definitely Jewish, God's peculiar people???

Google gives us pictures of almost anything - don't think that I was profiling for a second-- look up Hasidic Jews - You will see the pictures of what I saw walking the streets and waiting for buses as we were passing through the community of Monsey, NY ... (A strange out of the blue GPS detour on our way to the Tappan Zee Bridge across the Hudson)I wondered if God was like that?Does God stand in the middle of the bustle of humanity, waiting for a bus, with his nose planted in a holy book...devotionally ignoring others around Him? Or is He constantly engaged with the infirmities of His creation? Just Saying!

Yes, I understand the idea of the need for "separateness" and the need for devotional display to create an identity that appears connected to the Divine. But whatever we put between us and men in our daily walk with Christ ...better be a bridge, not a wall.

Jesus may have failed in this avenue of thought, especially at first glance ... Here was His bend on it though: Got alone to pray (private devotion) and identified with the groaning of all creation when faced with it. He did not hide His own sorrow with the world, and mute His grief with the plight of men, nor soften His anger with those who would sell salvation. He did not hide His divinity behind the facade of a godly costume and a prayer book. If this offends some "spiritually catatonic world view defender" ... then so be it. If your fur has been rubbed the wrong way ... Why???

"Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from Heaven, the earth feared, and was still, when God arose to judgment to save the meek of the earth. Selah." Psalm 76:8,9.

God doesn't need us to point to His greatness, for the most part all we do is distort the attributes of Mercy, Grace and Forgiveness... possibly because we fear the consequences of unconditional love. We might lose ourselves.

Not sure if you are familiar with the film - "The Green Mile", where the late Michael Clarke played the larger than life, gentle giant, black angelic persona -- John Coffey. He came to mind today when I thought of your pain and sorrow. O how I would love to wrap my arms around you and extract all the weakness, all the sickness, all the grief, all the sorrow and all of the intense pain that robs you of your happiness.

I know that the intensity of those things can drive you to the edge of darkness, cause you to shake your fist Heavenward, and cause you to question God's love for you ... While your anger percolates in His direction and radiates its effects as "blame" and "disappointment" with those around you.

While I was considering the image that burned in my heart from Monsey and feeling the pain and sorrow that was coming off of lives around me ... God walked me through Psalm 77 ( I strongly suggest that you take the time to read the Psalmists reaction to bitter disappointment) ... But this verse will give you the turning point that we all need:Psalm 77:10 - " And I said, this is my infirmity: but I will remember the years of the Right Hand of the Most High."

Here is where we can stop the cycle of blame and shame; and begin truly reaching others for Christ --- First I must say... stake my claim: -- IT IS MY INFIRMITY - my weakness, my sickness, my disease, my grief, my sorrow ... I will own it.
---Then I will remember it is His time, His opportunity, His rescue time and will trust!

Quit hiding your failure behind a façade of self made dribble -- your infirmity is the bridge to your strategic positioning in the Kingdom of Victory.

Quit hiding behind your failure ... Let Him Love you.

No! ... God was not waiting for a bus with a separation attitude and His nose in prayer book ... God was wearing the shame of everyone getting on the bus. All that was needed for engagement was "remember me... Lord Jesus!" He is always engaged in the lives of men, are we willing to join him?

HLFA,

Jeff

Let Jesus love you through every chapter of this glorious adventure called... Life in Him.