The Hebron Herald

A couple of weeks ago we came together at Hebron to celebrate our 10th anniversary and the day was a mix of laughter, tears, praise and fellowship.  Wanting to share the moment with you again I have started this post a dozen times but each time what I wrote felt inadequate or trite.  I was tempted to just throw up a couple of photos but I wasn't content to do that either as it felt like I was minimising what Hebron is and has been.  So to begin the post I'll include the lyrics to a song Dad asked me to write for this auspice occasion .  Despite good intentions and hopes i t did not come easy, in fact I only pulled it together on the morning before everyone rocked up.  Naturally I wanted something celebratory or orchestral but it was not to be.  So what I did do was in as few words as possible outline how YHVH led us, sustained us and blessed us:       Verse 1: Our hearts were drawn and we were called To fix our eyes upon ...

January 2006 saw us take possession of this plot of land that used to be called Anunaka and we renamed it Hebron.  We arrived full of vision, hope and enthusiasm.  A decade later we are a little older, maybe not so energetic but definitely full of vision, hope and enthusiasm.   In a few weeks we will be coming together to celebrate YHVH's blessing and provision, chat through our hopes and visions for the future, and plan our commemorative project, because we just don't have enough projects on the go.  :)  We will be giving our front entrance a makeover and a new sign to create a welcoming first impression. We were blessed to receive 30ml of rain at the end of January and it gave our trees and soil a much needed drink.  There's a bit of green pick out in the paddocks to contribute to the flock's feed, which I'm sure will be much appreciated by the nursing ewes and growing lambs.  It's been a dry spring and summer so the news that the El Nino weat...

It's been quite a while since I've updated everyone on the happenings here at Hebron but that doesn't mean it's been quiet and uneventful.  Rather, life has been busy, the seasons change and chores are completed. We've had a wedding and new residents, we've reduced the flock by a third and now we've got a new drop of lambs.  We've come together to worship, to laugh, to fellowship and to work hard in the sun.   In a couple of weeks it will be our 10th anniversary since we took ownership of this plot of land and renamed it Hebron.  We will be coming together to celebrate and give thanks for the way YHVH has provided, encouraged, lead us and continues to do. Summer is our busiest season and the provision of water to the stock, gardens, caper patch and orchard is our highest priority.  This summer has followed our driest spring so water is precious.  The sticks in the water line of the dam that you see in the above picture is our high-tech syste...

Gal 6:9... Let us not lose heart in doing good  for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. Here at Hebron things move along at a cyclic pace, responding to the seasons.  This spring has been exceedingly dry, which naturally impacts the amount of feed in the paddocks and water in the dams.  Consequently we have downsized our flock by a third and on the weekend we sent off our wethers to be butchered, although we kept a couple of lambs aside for Passover next year. There is a certain kind of peace in following the cyclic feasts of Yehovah.  Regardless of how life progresses or what nature's seasons bring, we can rest in the One who is the Ancient of Days; the Aleph and the Tav.  The moed keep testifying of His redemptive love for mankind; weekly, monthly, annually our attention is drawn to the age to come - the kingdom reign of Yeshua, bringing peace, justice and righteousness.   Our little caper patch is once again defying...

Why celebrate Sukkot together?  Or in fact, any of the moed (appointed times)?  I'm sure each person would respond differently, however, for myself there's a couple of reasons.  First and foremost is to identify with Israel and embrace the instructions set out by our Father and Creator as there is wisdom and life in following His ways.  We join with the commonwealth of Israel in looking forward to the day when the Messiah Yeshua arrives triumphantly to establish Yehovah's kingdom and torah will go forth from Zion. Secondly it provides an opportunity to gather with like-minded brothers and sisters in Yeshua and be encouraged and strengthened.  Setting aside time from work and obligations makes way for relationships to be renewed and deepened, and the Ruach haKodesh to minister and strengthen.   I thoroughly enjoyed Sukkot this year, particularly because of the shalom experienced here at Hebron; shalom that is felt in the comings and goings, th...

Israel and the Season of Sukkot  by John Pike Let my people go, or death will come to thee For the chosen of YHVH must come to worship Me From the despotism and slavery of satan's tyranny The Sons of Abraham must rule and reign eternally Oh Jacob, My children, do not despair This wilderness journey will never be fair But My covenant commitment and Promised Land peace Is still to be found in the Messiah's fleece My kadosh, My kadosh, My kadosh ones come Into the arms of Your Father run Dwell in your booths and lift up your eyes Your King is coming in triumphant surprise! Selah

 Living in expectation of the Messiah's return to Jerusalem causes one, or should, to wholeheartedly commit to the ways of YHVH.  What does it matter whether the moed are prioritised and kept?  Surely if He is a Father of love and mercy He understands our humanity and this modern age that we live in.  Well the answer is, of course He does, which is why the cyclic appointed days were established to be a constant reminder and encouragement of His redemptive plan for humanity.  As The Day approaches it is increasingly important to return to the ancient paths and be encouraged with the fellowship of others who are set apart to Him alone.   This week we celebrated Yom Teruah with shouts, shofar blasts and praise.  How we long for the day when we will hear that heavenly shofar sound and see the kodesh ones gathered to see Him establish His kingdom from Jerusalem.  No 'safety exit rapture doctrine' could possibly be as dramatic as the reality of...