PATH TO ZION PODCAST

Although this episode is primarily commentary along several lines of thought, I do examine the power within acknowledging my weakness. We must harness the power within the self-humbled lifestyle. In our weakness - not our power or abilities - He shows Himself strong.

I recently stopped and hiked out to the site where my wife and I were immersed just last Fall. As I watched the water, listened and talked to the Father, I meditated on several profound things that I share in this episode.

Friends, worldly culture has permeated God's people. "Eye for an eye" has returned and, from my vantage point, we're abandoning Yeshua's teachings and demonstrated ways. The Remnant must shake off Her slumber, stop eating Her indulgent diet of mainstream media ("conservative" or otherwise) and remember what we've been taught by those who have gone before us who "did not love their lives unto death".

In Isaiah, Yahweh speaks to His people and informs them that He will "do something new" and then asks, "will you not be aware of it?" Again, we land on the topic of awareness, looking, listening. We must be ones who will seek His face and be aware of what He is doing on the earth in this hour.

If there's one thing that I'm thoroughly convinced is lacking in the Church today, it's boundaries. God's laws, parameters and requirements have been lost in the reckless pursuit of "Freedom in Christ". Today, we'll use a simple, natural event as a metaphor to help us gain some clarity.

The oracles of God are being declared to men today, as they have always been throughout the ages. Who will position themselves to be the ones to hear, listen and then declare it upon the earth? Yes, it's been mishandled. Yes, it's been misused. However, this in no way changes it's purpose and necessity within the Church.

Self-defense, self-preservation, making it clear how spiritual you are. Have you ever been guilty of such activity in your life? I have. It reveals an identity that is off and not properly established. Today I share some thoughts on what we can do about it, based upon some "now" moments in my life.

Admittedly, I ramble on for a while in this one but I do eventually land somewhere. John 12:32 to be specific. Yeshua stated that "if He be lifted up, He will draw all men unto Himself". There is alot in this, for then and for today.

I would say it's time for mature followers of Yeshua (Jesus) to become initiators in regards to presenting all of themselves to the LORD, as opposed to remaining mere "responders" to what is asked/required. A truly sacrificial life is in constant yielding, looking for ways to present oneself to the Father, entirely emptied.

So, does this episode title grab your attention? I hope that it does. There is some scriptural understanding that we must give ourselves to in order to be rightly empowered in this age and the age to come. I would say, without question, the modern day Church is lacking power and I believe within this episode is examining one reason why.