The Adonai's Crescent

Two expressions of surrender. Reference  Esther 4:16 - if I perish, I perish. Esther 8:17 - because the fear of Jews seized the people  Ruth 1: 16-17 - ...your God my God.... Ruth 4:17 - A Son born to Naomi (through Boaz & Ruth) they named him Obed, the father of Jesse and David ( genealogy of Jesus) The challenges we face shouldn’t keep us from trusting Him, because God never stops working in those moments. His promises, purpose, and presence are always there for us to hold onto if we’re willing to open our hearts to Him. Esther’s life was far from easy or comfortable; she lost her parents and was cared for by her uncle Mordecai. By God’s favour, she was brought into the palace at Susa. Responding to a timely call, she joined her uncle through three days of prayer and fasting before carefully presenting her case to the king to seek his intervention. Her plea was heartfelt: “We’ve been sold, I and my people, to be destroyed—sold to be massacred, eliminated. If we had merel...

The fragrance of the Ointment filled the room Reference Jn 12:1-6 & Mt 26:6-7 & Mk 14:3-9 John, Mark, and Matthew all documented this moment. The last time these four gathered at their home, Mary received great personal recognition and had a memorable experience. This time, she aimed to surpass her previous best in honouring Jesus. Perhaps through small spiritual habits, the loss of her brother, and moments of wondering why God seemed silent, she learned unique lessons and witnessed Lazarus being raised from the dead. Wanting to give her very best—perhaps her savings or even her dowry—Mary chose an expensive, aromatic oil: 12 ounces, 340 grams, about a pint, three-quarters of a pound, made of pure nard, worth a year’s wages. Without hesitation, she poured it on Jesus’ feet, anointing them, massaging them, and wiping them dry with her hair. She broke cultural, status, and protocol barriers, which is exactly what God expects of us She threw open her doors in an act and expression...

Yakol >> YaKHOL Reference: Numbers 13 & 14 chapters... God commanded Moses to send leaders to scout the Promised Land. When it’s a command, there’s really only one option—to obey. So Moses chose leaders from each tribe. The twelve selected were sent with instructions to go up to the Negev, observe the land and its people—whether they were strong or weak, many or few—and assess their character. They were also told to bring back some grapes and other kinds of fruit from the land. After forty days of exploring the land, they returned to give their report to Moses, Aaron, and the congregation. Everyone agreed on a few points: the land was indeed prosperous, flowing with milk and honey; its cities were fortified; and its people were powerful. They brought back a cluster of grapes so large it had to be carried by two men, along with other fruits. They also found descendants of Anak in the land, as well as Jebusites, Hittites, and others in the hill country, and Canaanites by the se...