Haderekh Messianic Devotional

‘…A treasure in heaven…will never fail…’ Luke 12:33 NIV Someone once said, ‘We desire to be successful till we are about forty, then we desire significance.’ Sadly, however, many people learn the hard lesson; success is very fleeting. You are only as successful as the last sale achieved, meal cooked, item produced, or sermon preached! Significance, on the other hand, builds something that can impact far beyond your immediate circle, and can leave a legacy that will outlive you. Significance is accessible to, and attainable by, every person regardless of age. It firstly takes a decision, and...

‘And let the peace of Yehovah rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.’ Colossians 3:15 Yeshua gave us His peace – not the world’s kind of peace, but one that was literally made in heaven! It is a peace that will surpass all human understanding and will keep our hearts and minds steadfast through Yeshua. We are given the opportunity to allow the peace of Yehovah to rule in our hearts. Although it sounds like and, indeed, is a great thing, it is not always easy to do, because we have learned to rely on ourselves, not Yehovah! Every day we face...

‘And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: I in them, and You in Me.’ John 17:22-23 (NKJV) Deep in the heart of every person, is the desire and need to be loved and accepted. When you were born again, you accepted the invitation of Yeshua – that if you came to Him in faith, repented of your sins, and received Him into your heart and life, then you would be saved. Despite this knowledge, and the expression of faith, there are still so many believers who remain unsure of Yehovah’s attitude towards them. After accepting the assurance of sins...

‘…Spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere…’ 2 Corinthians 2:14 NIV Everyone has at some point, met or walked past someone and been impacted by their smell. It might be the pungent smell of sweat, alcohol, food, or stale body odour; or it could be the aroma of an expensive perfume or aftershave. The latter attracts us while the former repels us. The latter may make you want to stop and ask what perfume the person is wearing. Hopefully, in the case of the former, instead of telling the person how bad they smell, you might simply make a hasty departure to somewhere more bearable. If...

‘Do not fret because of evildoers…’ Psalm 37:1 (NKJV) As you read Psalm 37, remember that it is written by David, a man who knew both the highs and lows of life. Although he was anointed while still a young man, to be the king of Israel, it was many long, hard years before this came about. During that time he, no doubt, spent many lonely days and nights on his own, looking after sheep on some dark, cold, damp hillside. He slew the bear and lion which came to steal his father’s flock, before slaying Goliath, the giant Philistine. Even then, Saul, the David was anointed to succeed, tried to...

‘There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Yeshua … For the law of the Ruach of life in Yeshua has made me free from the law of sin and death.’ Romans 8:1-2 The Scriptures say that the wages of sin is death. He paid the debt that you owed, by His death. At that point, all outstanding accounts against you were charged to His account, and yours was completely cancelled. The slate was not just wiped clean – you received a completely new one! Then, in another divine transaction, the gift of Yehovah, eternal life, was paid into your account! Yehovah brought you into a personal,...