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Feast of Unleavened Bread 2014

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The week of unleavened bread is a time for reflection, gratitude and refreshment.  The symbolism of unleavened bread isn't just related to the exodus from Egypt, but as Yeshua and the apostles constantly reminded the messianic believers, it's also powerfully symbolic of the ways of the nations around us and the religious traditions of men.

Yeshua is without leaven, unaffected and unblemished, and is the living Torah, our daily bread. How wonderful that being aware of our human frailties He invites us to become part of Him and His ways, allowing Him to cover us with His love.  Left to our devices we have the tendency to become legalistic and Pharisaical, or on the flip side, become hedonistic, caring only about pleasing our human nature.  Rather, being part of Him and His ways, love governs our relationship with our Maker and each other and therein lies freedom.  


There is freedom to be found in restraint; there is peace to be found in turmoil; there is wisdom to be found in 'foolishness' and there is light to be found darkness.

I wrote the piece below as my response to this time of unleavened bread:

To those who did not see or hear me represent His love and grace, I'm sorry
To those who did not see or hear me upholding His wondrous name, I'm sorry
to those who did not experience His justice and righteousness through me, I'm sorry
To those who were left doubting His ability to hear and save, I'm sorry

For truly he is more than my humanity can reveal
Beyond time and space, yet with power and love to heal
Looking at each soul and considering each one worthy
Then providing His own sacrifice, the heavenly and the earthly
The Living Word, Yeshua, lighting the way ahead
Feeding the soul, His Torah, He is our daily bread

Such love no man can comprehend, His Spirit alone reveals
Drawing each one into His embrace until the adoption is sealed
He lifts our gaze into the eternal, where Jew and Gentile are one
His beloved Israel, from all tribes and tongues will come
So take courage, stand firm, remain strong
His love for you will never wain; in His care you belong.

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