The Hebron Herald

In a few weeks we will begin the next phase of the moed with Yom Teruah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot.  As with every year, we are eagerly anticipating this time with YHVH and the community in the Adelaide Hills.   One thing we say every year is that we long for the day when the wider Messianic community come together at Sukkot to celebrate with praise, feasting and fellowship.  It would seem that the Messianic community is relatively young and scattered in Australia and in the early days we would at times wonder if there was anyone else responding to the call to come out of the Christian church system and return to the ancient paths.  And of course there were and are. It's always so exciting when we meet another person or family who are on the same path and we can rejoice together.  We all have different stories, backgrounds and experiences but the common and binding truth is that YHVH is love and that love is expressed not only in His redemption but in the fullness o...

  The blessing of coming together to celebrate Pesach and Unleavened Bread at Hebron was only tempered by the fact that not everyone who are part of the Healing to the Nations fellowship could be there.  Those who were unwell or unable to come were deeply missed. I, in particular, thoroughly enjoyed preparing the room and meal with dear friends.  There was a lovely sense of shalom and fellowship over the entire weekend.  As we read scripture, gave thanks, drank the cup and ate the matzah we were keenly aware that this was not only a powerful reminder that Yeshua is the Messiah who came, suffered and defeated death but is more importantly a prophetic declaration that He will come again to rule and reign from Jerusalem.  Hallelu Yah!    Over the years it has become popular in some Messianic fellowships to have a feet washing ritual at Pesach and yes, Yeshua did wash the feet of the disciples and taught them the true nature of leadership - to humbly serv...

In what do we put our hope for tomorrow? In whom do we put our trust?  To whom would we go?   YHVH Creator   YHVH Adonai   YHVH Elohim  As I've watched our paddock being prepared for hay season I am reminded that there are seasons of preparation and time to take advantage of the blessing of summer rain.   Break up unused ground for yourselves, because it is time to seek Adonai , till he comes and rains down righteousness upon you. Hosea 10:12   We live in a world consumed by the present and self, and people of faith are not immune.  The heart of our Father is constantly calling us to dedication, to hope and to return to the ancient paths.   This life is not easy and the days to come will be increasingly difficult.  It won't be for the faint of heart or those led by emotion and soft words.  There will be dry times, there will be times of hunger, there will be times of doubt and confusion.  It will require fortitud...

2020 has brought us reminders that man is not in control of  time, circumstance or creation.  YHVH is humanity's Abba Father, whether they recognise Him or not, and the Word that He has given us is living and a light to guide, encourage and draw us back to Himself.   This is why we don't fear or worry when fires, floods or disease sweep across our world.  Concerned and cautious, yes, but fearful and anxious, no.  He is our Rock and the people He has placed us with as family and community is a source of encouragement and sustenance.   The government is currently restricting gatherings due to the COVID-19 concerns so we are prevented from gathering at Shekem or Hebron at the moment.  Much can be said about that but probably for another time.   There has been quite a bit happening at Hebron so I have resurrected the Hebron Herald to keep you up to date.  The gates are always open and the homestead always available so if y...