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He Provides Rain for the Earth....

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After an extremely dry autumn we have had an abundance of rain this last month.  When we experience a dry season it's always a reminder that it is only the Creator who sends the rain and it falls on the righteous and the unrighteous.  We are dependent on Him for every breath, every drop of rain and every dollar that we earn. There are ups and downs, good seasons, dry seasons, a time for joy and a time for mourning, but above all He is good and His lovingkindness endures forever.


Great is our Adonai and mighty in power
His understanding is infinite


Here at Hebron the lambing season is progressing well, although we have lost a couple of  lambs to foxes, which are particularly numerous this year.  We are going to have to get a few shooters out to deal with the growing numbers of rabbits and foxes unfortunately.

YHVH upholds the humble
He brings the wicked to the ground
We will be welcoming the Parker family to Hebron shortly, who are relocating to South Australia from Victoria.  It is quite a remarkable story how Yehovah has linked our hearts with them again after so many years and we look forward to seeing them settle in and find their own patch of dirt that has been set aside for them.  One thing is for sure, life is never static here at Hebron.


Sing to YHVH with thanksgiving
Sing praises to our Elohim on the harp 

Soon we will be coming together to celebrate Yom Teruah and our hearts and minds will have an opportunity to be refocused, and let's be honest, a moed is always a great excuse to celebrate His goodness and wisdom.






He covers the sky with clouds
He provides rain for the earth
He makes grass sprout on the hills


I have a picture in my mind of a day in the future where many groups of messianic believers come together to celebrate the moedim and we'll have times of praise, worship and fellowship.  Maybe these will be held here at Hebron?  A subject that is close to my heart, and a regular soap-box topic, is the role, purpose and oft-times misuse of music in times of fellowship and the moedim.  It's obviously a strong feature in the scriptures so I feel a little justified in maintaining my stance.

He gives food to the cattle and to the ravens who cry.
He delights not in the horse's strength, nor takes pleasure in a man's legs 



I had a really interesting conversation with Gwen a month or two ago and it has stirred me to write my thoughts down so I'll post a separate blog focusing on this really important topic.  It's not purely Hebron focused but hey, praise is a vital element of our times together up here.



YHVH delights in those who revere Him
in those who trust in His lovingkindness.  Psalm 47:5-11


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  1. AnonymousAugust 9, 2017 at 8:04 PM

    it's nice to hear your heart for Hebron Annette and your faith in its purpose and the important part it plays in our moedims.Sure is enjoyable to have it placed before us and see the photos and read your comments and the encouragement it brings us. Thanks annette. John

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