Haderekh Messianic Devotional

'We also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope' Romans 5:3-4 (NKJV) Martin Luther King Jr. made this statement: 'If you lose hope, somehow you lose the vitality that keeps life moving, you lose that courage to be, that quality that helps you to go on in spite of it all. And so today I still have a dream'. If you are to keep your hopes and dreams alive, then you too must learn to wrestle with hope, and win the battle of courage. Don't let setbacks and delays destroy it; let hope arise, and believe that Yehovah...

'Then you will know that I am Yehovah; those who hope in me will not be disappointed' Isaiah 49:23 (NIV) When asked for a scripture about hope, most people recite this verse: 'Hope deferred makes the heart sick' - but they rarely complete the verse! As a result, many people feel that hope is an unlikely expectation that will only result in pain and disappointment. There seems to be an unwritten proverb among believers, which is, 'If you do not hope too much, you will not be disappointed'. However, the meaning of this verse, and the gift of hope within it has been lost. The verse continues,...

'For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks' Matthew 12:34 (NKJV) How do you know what is going on deep inside someone's heart? The only way to find out is by letting them talk, and by listening well. The Bible teaches that the heart of natural man is treacherous, but through His Ruach, He will renew your heart and help them to seek after Him and His ways: 'I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh' (Ezekiel 36:26). The heart is a deep well. You must always guard it, because out of...

'There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.' Proverbs 12:18 (ESV) The ministry of the Ruach is to affirm us and to encourage us. The Ruach Hakodesh doesn't remind you of what you are not - Satan tries to do that, and sadly people believe him. Instead, Yehovah tells you who and what you are. Make sure that you believe the truth that Yehovah speaks about you, not the lies that Satan tries to mislead you with. In the same way that you choose to speak life, hope, refreshing and healing into the lives of those around you, so also you can...

'There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off' Proverbs 23:18 (NKJV) Hope will enable you to have Shalom concerning your future. Yehovah always has plans for you - you just need to discover them! His plans for your life and your future are secure. His plans will give you satisfaction; they will satisfy every dream and longing, give you hope and prosperity, they will fit you and your personality. However you will need to take the time to seek and discover His plan for your life. This knowledge should stir you to seek Him in your life, should grow a desire to...

'The eyes of Yehovah search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.' 2 Chronicles 16:9 (NLT) In the days of King Asa, Yehovah was looking - roaming to and fro - searching across the earth for committed followers. He still searches the earth today. He is looking for one life, fully surrendered to Him, that He can use to make a difference - one life that can be used to change history. Yehovah uses anyone who is willing to be used; people of any age, background or race. He uses men and women, educated and uneducated, old and young, rich and poor, to...