Parasha Beha'alotcha (When You Set Up)

from Rabbi Jack… Bible link
We all desire to have and do many things. But there is usually a special desire we have above all others and this desire will affect our lives and how we live them. If our special desire is centered around our family, then that is what we will work hard for, hope in and expect satisfaction from. If financial security is our special desire, then that will be what we will work for, hope in and look to for satisfaction. What I am saying is that whatever is our one special desire, that will be our god. That is what we will work for, hope in and expect satisfaction from and that is what we will end up worshipping and living for. We become slaves to our special desires, many times without being aware of it. As Believers in Yeshua, our special desire is supposed to be to know God and to worship Him. As humans that is what we were created for and as Believers that is what we were redeemed for. Unregenerate mans' desire is not to worship God. They choose their desires foolishly and slide into decisions that draw them away from God. The sad part is they do not even realize it is happening. A new car, bigger house, career, job and such are all desires that suck them into a downward spiral, unawares. So, the most important question we could ever ask ourselves is: "What is my one special desire? What is it that I work for, hope in and expect satisfaction from?" This question is just another way of asking, "Who is my god?" Who is your God? Who and what are you working for, hoping in, and expecting satisfaction from?" Mark {10:16} And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them. {10:17} As Yeshua started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. "Good teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" {10:18} "Why do you call me good?" Yeshua answered. "No one is good—except God alone. {10:19} You know the commandments: 'You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, you shall not defraud, honor your father and mother.' " {10:20}"Teacher," he declared, "all these I have kept since I was a boy." Here is a young man who knows the importance of keeping Torah. He knows the importance of eternal life and is aware of his own shortcomings. He came to Yeshua as the Teacher sent from God. Mark {10:20} Yeshua looked at him and loved him. "One thing you lack," He said. "Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me." Why did Yeshua talk to the man about money? Because it was his hidden special desire. Yeshua saw the need in this man's life to deal with our question. "Who is my god?" With divine insight Yeshua reveals, not just to the young man but us as well, who his real god was!
from Ellen… Bible link
Hi Ellen here…It is a very honorable thing to have creative ideas and put them into action. As a congregational leader we are so blessed when one steps forward and says "I want to serve!" Now comes the reality of the whole thing. First, we pray and ask the Lord if it is of Him. We then ask Him how to implement it and if the creator is mature and responsible to lead. Sounds easy but it is not, because we have to be very careful to be sure we are hearing from the Lord. This sometimes offends the not so ready party to lead, and their pride steps in and if they are not mature enough, they usually blame it on leadership and before leaving enjoy putting down those in authority. Then there are those who begin a ministry on their own without consulting leadership and come out like a bull but soon enough they cannot live up to their or anyone else's expectations. Isaiah {8:20} says: "…for teaching and instruction? For they will indeed give you this unenlightened suggestion." They draw in those who are equally immature with their charismatic manner, only to shut down the ministry they started on their own, because they just cannot live up to their own unenlightened suggestion. To sum up this quirky situation I would like to state the following… "All that glitters is not gold and let your yes be yes and your no be no!" I can recommend a very good book for all your questions and instructions and it is called The Bible! It is a best seller and you will be blessed as you read it!
Yours in Messiah Yeshua, "…while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Messiah Yeshua." (Titus 2:13) Rabbi Jack & Ellen
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