A MOMENT OF EXCELLENCY IN WISDOM

KING HEZEKIAH

2 Chronicles 32:1

After these things, and the establishment thereof, Sennacherib king of Assyria came, and entered into Judah, and encamped against the fenced cities, and thought to win them for himself. And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was come, and that he was purposed to fight against Jerusalem, He took counsel with his princes and his mighty men to stop the waters of the fountains which were without the city: and they did help him.  So there was gathered much people together, who stopped all the fountains, and the brook that ran through the midst of the land, saying, Why should the kings of Assyria come, and find much water?

Ecclesiastes 9:18

“Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.” 

Unsung Sisters of Action: House of Noah

Genesis 7:7

“And Noah went in, and his sons, and his wife, and his sons' wives with him, into the ark, because of the waters of the flood.” 

The women of the household of Noah not often mentioned had to have been incredible woman of their time. 

Let’s imagine for a moment the character, morals, and values of these women? What questions come to your mind??

The wife of Noah: This woman’s husband found grace in the sight of the Lord. We can conclude she was patient, understanding, and encouraging. Did she not go the way her husband wanted her to go? Was she not patiently loving throughout the years her husband toiled to bring forth an ark not only to save mankind but all species alike? She nurtured and raised three fine young men who took heed to God’s warning and honored their Father and Mother according to the Laws.

The Wife of Shem: After the flood this woman gave birth to the generational seed that produced CHRIST our Lord and savior. Was she aware of the role she would play in the lineage of the Savior? Maybe she warned her family and friends of the wrath to come? Did she not heed the warning of the wrath to come upon the earth?

The wife of Ham: After the flood this woman gave birth to the generational seed of the dark races not the race who’s considered the Negros. Was she aware her and her sister-in-law’s would be the ones who would help in replenishing the earth? Did she not heed the warning of the wrath to come upon the earth? How did she feel when her son Canaan was cursed because of the actions of his father?

The wife of Japheth: After the flood this woman gave birth to the generational seed that would dwell among her brother-in-law’s Shem tents and received the children of Canaan as servants. Did she not heed the warning of the wrath to come upon the earth? Was she not respectful to her husband by showing charity to her in-laws?

O’ how strong a bond, sisterhood and family unit these four women built! The scriptures says “Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands” –Proverbs 14:1. Can you imagine the mockery, filthy conversation and sneers these women faced in general from worldly persons on behalf of their husbands and vice versa? Maybe they had to hear ridicule from parents and siblings? No matter the tribulation they endured. It’s obvious the house of Noah was a strong unit with women who consider the words of YHWH, who gave reverence to their own husbands’ guidance and in doing so were four of the eight persons saved from the flood upon the world of the ungodly.

Uusung Sisters of Action: Feast of Dedication Family Edition

ALL PRAISES TO THE MOST HIGH GOD! We pray your Feast of Dedication was a memorable one this year, As always we reflect on the History of our forefathers Mattathias and his five sons commonly known as Maccabees during the Greek Captivity of the Israelites. Let’s shine the spotlight on all Israelites that suffered and endured much torture, misery, persecution and turmoil for the Keeping of the Commandments! 

Action

Mattathias spoke for all Israel when “He said, Woe is me! wherefore was I born to see this misery of my people, and of the holy city, and to dwell there, when it was delivered into the hand of the enemy, and the sanctuary into the hand of strangers?” – 1 Maccabees 2:7. 

It’s safe to say this cry has rippled throughout the countless generations of the children of Israel even to this day! We must never forget the upbraiding of communities, villages, the ransacking of towns and destruction of cities all of these battles he and his sons faced for the welfare of their people which was won by the mighty HAND OF YHWH to the cleansing and dedication of the Temple.

Remember the women who on the eighth day circumcised their sons as commanded keeping our customs knowing it may have resulted in death and for some it did even for the infants.

Remember the Brethren who refused to fight on the Sabbath to what ended in destruction to entire households.

Remember the Mother and her seven sons who were compelled to taste pork but utterly refused unto death.

Remember the valiant Brother Eleazar also, surnamed Savaran, perceiving that one of the beasts, armed with royal harness, was higher than all the rest, and supposing that the king was upon him Put himself in jeopardy, to the end he might deliver his people, and get him a perpetual name Wherefore he ran upon him courageously through the midst of the battle, slaying on the right hand and on the left, so that they were divided from him on both sides. Which done, he crept under the elephant, and thrust him under, and slew him: whereupon the elephant fell down upon him, and there he died. -1 Maccabees 6:43-46

We leave you with this:

 1 Maccabees 2:51

“Call to remembrance what acts our fathers did in their time; so shall ye receive great honour and an everlasting name.”

Unsung Sisters of Action: דְּבוֹרָה Debora [Tobit's Grandmother]

Tobit 1:8

"And the third I gave unto them to whom it was meet, as Debora my father's mother had commanded me, because I was left an orphan by my father."


Facts:

Name Origin:The bee from it's systematic instincts; Bee

Tribe: Naphtali

Husband: Ananiel son of Aduel

Characteristics: Strong, Wise, Humble, meek, loving, obedient, virtuous,  

Action:

Sister Debora is the embodiment of the woman describe in Proverbs 31!

Tobit’s life illustrates the teachings of the laws, statues and commandments afforded him by his grandmother.

Facing rumors and gossip all the while suffering the heartache of losing her son Tobiel to idoltary, Debora continue to put forth good works. Have you ever stopped to consider the mental anguish a father and mother may feel when their son or daughter goes astray from their upbringing? Their son Tobiel fell from the house of Jerusalem revolted and sacrificed unto the heifer Baal leaving his son orphan. The scriptures doesn't mention Tobit's mother but we must not assume the worst.

In holy behavior Debora accepted her son’s parental duties providing Tobit with a loving and caring home with all things considered. Debora's actions in doing so is a great example of charity taught to us by YHWH. As instructed by the Lord in Deuteronomy 6:5-7 Debora raised Tobit in all the ways of the Heavenly Father.

Once Tobit became a man he kept the ways of the Most High as commanded by his grandmother in giving many almsdeeds and remembering the laws with all his heart. Tobit became a vigilant man who guided his own house well. Married to a sister of his own kindred named Anna they had a son named Tobias and continued the system of teaching him in the ways of YHWH!

Quiz: The Book of James

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