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 As a fellowship we are small in numbers but big in purpose and capacity for faith and love, and I don't think there has been a time over the past 20 years that I've been so encouraged by what our Creator and Father is doing amongst us and within us.

It's a momentous month in the history of Hebron because we have made our final mortgage payment and now hold the title deed.  It is also the first of the month of Nisan is also the first in YHVH's calendar and Pesach is in two weeks' time.  In only 16 years a small group of people have steadily repaid the loan and improved the property so that it is usable and enjoyable.  There is still work to be done to make the house more suited to our purpose, landscaping and fencing but it is achieveable.  What a blessing and testament to YHVH's provision and economy.  

Finance is one topic that YHVH has a lot to say about and one that we are currently being tested in.  One of our beloved community members has lost his ability to support the family through no fault of his own.  How will the community respond?  What does YHVH require of us?  What does torah and the scriptures reveal to us?  Simple - YHVH makes provision through us. 

Society is longing for community, talks about community, writes about community, labels online resources and groups as community but those concepts of community don't always align with YHVH's.  Society is self-focused but YHVH's community is other-focused.  That simple but profound difference is what Hebron is all about.

Our community, Healing to the Nations, is being forged, tried and refined.  YHVH is ensuring that this 'city of refuge' and its residents are ready for the days ahead and more accurately reflect His nature.  This is naturally not a pleasant process.  Who appreciates having their character, long-held attitudes and belief systems challenged and confronted?  But as we know, our Father disciplines and moulds those He loves.

During the last six weeks YHVH has led Neal and Christine to relocate to the Hills and miraculously healed John from a dire illness.  There have been great blessings and equally great challenges, but in all His hand is evident and we are encouraged.

So we fix our eyes on our Messiah and prepare for what lies ahead but we don't walk the journey alone.  We are community, we are family and we are blessed.

 

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  1. UnknownApril 6, 2022 at 12:12 AM

    Thank you Annette, for documenting this season so beautifully. Kingdom living, here on earth. So blessed.

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  2. ChristinaApril 6, 2022 at 7:07 AM

    Thank you Annette. I love your blogs. All your words and articles never ceases to encourage and bless me.

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