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Beginning of Months For You ....

Exodus 12: 1  Now YHVH said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, 2“This month shall be the beginning of months for you; it is to be the first month of the year to you.

I find it interesting that YHVH said "to you".  Not to the nations around, but to His chosen people, Israel.  This lunar calendar sets apart those who keep His ways and reminds them cyclically and constantly that the Messiah is YHVH's redemptive love to mankind and it is through Him alone that salvation is entered into.  How merciful, how amazing and what wisdom!


Next week we will be gathering here at Hebron to celebrate Pesach, giving thanks for Yeshua our Messiah.  What a blessing that we can come together as a family on the property that we are stewards for.  For those who are able we will be staying overnight and enjoying part of the special sabbath together.  

Hebron homestead has 8 huge bedrooms with bedding for 25 people, 3 large living areas and 3 bathrooms so plenty of room for our little community.  And that's not counting the pull out beds and caravans!  


One of the aims for Hebron is for it to have the ability to sustain us should we have need.  To this end I enjoy keeping chooks in my hotch potch chook pen and and growing a few veges.  I'm inspired to develop the vege garden and would love to see it producing boxes of veges every week.


Lately my veges, eggs and meat have come from Hebron....one less reason to go into town!


We sent off a trailer load of wethers to the market earlier this month.  Unfortunately the price was so poor that I was quite dejected.  This has given us the opportunity to discuss continuing with the Damara flock and if we do then perhaps we need to market and sell the lamb ourselves rather than be at the mercy of the saleyards.  


Even though the last six months has been very dry our flock has done extremely well and the Damara breed have proven their worth in that regard.  However, we do pray for the seasonal rains to come during April and replenish the soil and provide good pasture.

Being tied to the land and climate, apart from being a wonderful balm for the soul, has the added blessing of being reliant on our Creator and keeping us in touch with His calendar. 

May we all be blessed in Yeshua as we look forward to Pesach next week!

Shalom 

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  1. Thanks Annette. Love reading your blog. It's always full of encouragement and hope. Keep the updates coming. :-) Christina

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