The Olive Tree Ministries~The Original Lie: You Will be Like God

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SUKKOT~2023

Sep 29, 2023 – Fri, Oct 6, 2023 

1-HOUR REST DAILY

 

PEACE

 

HATE-FILLED DC

VIGILANT & AWARE

We are vigilant about leaving for Arizona in a couple days; yesterday afternoon, we finally got the oil in Betsy changed; but we had to drive to Longview to accomplish that … everywhere between here and Astoria-OR claims to be "busy for the next 6 weeks." Hmm

I've not been feeling very well for the past week - and I think Holland is not doing well either: he's been sneezing and sleeping most mornings away. He has trouble sleeping anyway, so I don't wake him; if he wants to sleep until 10 or 11 A.M., that's fine with me: we are retired, there's no big hurry to get up at 6 A.M.

And I make Bleu be quiet too.

'Home'.

Holland is literally an answer to prayer: he completes my life as it is now, to the end of my life. 

My Guy; home wouldn't be Home without him.

Holland is my 2nd husband, and I will share the rest of my life with him; it won't be 44 years - like I had with Bob, but by the grace of Elohim it will be at least half of that.

It's been raining steadily here. The sun should come out and dry things up around Friday, but for now, the rain is falling. When I let Bleu out this morning, I ignored the rain and did think to myself as I stood in the open doorway, that even though I am eagerly waiting for us to hook Independence to Betsy and head for the warmth and change of scenery of Arizona's desert … I will miss the forests of WA State.

But I wouldn't miss the forest enough to forego Arizona ;-)

This I WILL miss when we leave WA for AZ - not the rain, but the towering evergreens.

After Holland got up and drank his coffee, we left for Longview.

Family unity; the 'Redmill Three'.

The oil was changed, windshield wipers were switched out … and I suggested lunch at the El Tapatio mexican restaurant, in Rainier-OR after we checked our mail; we won't be back this way again until March 2024. As soon as I walked through the door I took in the surroundings and said, "Oh … I forgot about this - the mexican celebration of the dead. Sorry." There were hanging skeletons, gauzing ghosts, dancing black-shrouded cadavers … all dangling from the ceiling in every room; and an alter in the back with skulls, candles, and cards spread across it.

Day of the Dead = Dia De Los Muertos: (https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/day-of-the-dead)

We stayed and ate.

Holland likes mexican food, and this place has good food; we don't have to agree with pagan mindsets to enjoy ethnic foods.

We prayed over our food, and ate.

This margarita was a pretty bitter one; I'll try the Blue Pineapple Margarita next time … it sounds interesting, and pineapple is good for the body.

We both ordered this - it sounded interesting.

WOW! That is a LOT of food! And I was thankful for the tongue-cooling effect of the margarita, while eating the spicy-hot chicken wings. Half of my platter was boxed up.

We shared the Fried Ice Cream - YUMMY!

The price was reasonable - considering the HUGE platter portions.

After we finished eating, we drove over to Kelso to grab a couple cases of bottled water, and I laughed out loud when I  saw this leaning sight as we drove Industrial Way, on our way home (we drove home the Oregon side of the river):

I was thinking of cinnamon whiskey when I saw the Brand Name, but Holland knows vehicles and gave me background information on the 1970's RV.

We got home as the sun set on the horizon.

Bleu and Holland both hit the sack early, but I stayed up a bit longer and worked on another towel - this one in Holiday colors; and vigilantly prayed we all stay healthy enough to get us from WA to AZ without any more delays.

Start of another 'Chef's Towel'; Holiday colors will bring color to the desert.

THE ONLY WAY~YESHUA

I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Yeshua.

I am not concerned if the Gospel offends people.

I am getting older every second of every day; and I am Glory Bound … I intend to take as many people with me as possible when my feet leave this planet.

THE PRICE EXTRACTED~Faith In Yeshua

I believe in The Rapture - I fully expect to be air lifted outta here "in the twinkling of an eye": everything is currently in place for that to happen in my lifetime 😁

I also believe that there is a possibility - given the present circumstances and situations endorsed and embraced by the demonic barak hussain obama loving hordes in DC and across this land, that I could be murdered simply for being a Christian … most certainly for being a Jew: AND THAT'S OKAY TOO 😉

I'm ready "to go!" whenever and however. I bought my ticket to engage in either happy event, in 1965 - and I sealed the Deal in 1977. Despicable humans can kill my body, but they cannot destroy ME: {ME} belongs to Yeshua, and I am eagerly awaiting a change of Address 💖

Thankfully my new Husband "gets me" and totally understands 😘

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HOW THE APOSTLES DIED

1. Matthew: Suffered martyrdom in Ethiopia, Killed by a sword wound.

2. Mark: Died in Alexandria, Egypt , after being dragged by Horses through the streets until he was dead.

3. Luke: Was hanged in Greece as a result of his tremendous Preaching to the lost.

4. John: Faced martyrdom when he was boiled in huge Basin of boiling oil during a wave of persecution In Rome. However, he was miraculously delivered From death.

John was then sentenced to the mines on the prison Island of Patmos. He wrote his prophetic Book of Revelation on Patmos . The apostle John was later freed and returned to serve As Bishop of Edessa in modern Turkey . He died as an old man, the only apostle to die peacefully

5. Peter: He was crucified upside down on an x shaped cross. According to church tradition it was because he told his tormentors that he felt unworthy to die In the same way that Jesus Christ had died.

6. James: The leader of the church in Jerusalem , was thrown over a hundred feet down from the southeast pinnacle of the Temple when he refused to deny his faith in Christ. When they discovered that he survived the fall, his enemies beat James to death with a fuller's club.

This was the same pinnacle where Satan had taken Jesus during the Temptation.

7. James the Son of Zebedee: was a fisherman by trade when Jesus Called him to a lifetime of ministry.

As a strong leader of the church, James was beheaded at Jerusalem. The Roman officer who guarded James watched amazed as James defended his faith at his trial.

Later, the officer Walked beside James to the place of execution. Overcome by conviction, he declared his new faith to the judge and Knelt beside James to accept beheading as a Christian.

8. Bartholomew: Also known as Nathaniel: He Was a missionary to Asia. He witnessed for our Lord in present day Turkey. Bartholomew was martyred for his preaching in Armenia where he was flayed to death by a whip.

9. Andrew: He Was crucified on an x-shaped cross in Patras, Greece. After being whipped severely by seven soldiers they tied his body to the cross with cords to prolong his agony.

His followers reported that, when he was led toward the cross, Andrew saluted it in these words, "I have long desired and expected this happy hour. The cross has been consecrated by the body of Christ hanging on it". He continued to preach to his tormentors for two days until he expired.

10. Thomas: He Was stabbed with a spear in India during one of his missionary trips to establish the church in the Subcontinent.

11. Jude: He Was killed with arrows when he refused to deny his faith in Christ.

12. Matthias: The apostle chosen to replace the traitor Judas Iscariot. He was stoned and then beheaded.

13. Paul: He Was tortured and then beheaded by the evil Emperor Nero at Rome in A.D. 67. Paul endured a lengthy imprisonment, which allowed him to write his many epistles to the churches he had formed throughout the Roman Empire. These letters, which taught many of the foundational Doctrines of Christianity, form a large portion of the New Testament.

Perhaps this is a reminder to us that our sufferings here are indeed minor to compare to the intense persecution and cold cruelty faced by the apostles and disciples during their times For the sake of the Faith.

The Apostles were not afraid of death; they had been prepared for it … and they were witness to Yeshua's physical death, resurrection & ascension into Heaven before their very eyes. When persecution and eventual death arrived, they met it with unquestionable Faith in the Keeper of their soul. Yeshua had said, "And you shall be hated of all man for My Name's sake - but he that endures to the end shall be saved."

Pass on to encourage other Christians to 'keep the Faith!'

Why Do we feel sleepy in Prayer, but stay awake through a 3 hour movie?

Why are we so bored when we look at the HOLY BOOK. But find it easy to read other books?

Why is it so easy to ignore a message about God, yet we forward the nasty ones?

Why are Prayers getting smaller, but bars and clubs are expanding?

Why is it so easy to worship a celebrity, but very difficult to engage with God?

Make this message your contribution to the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

YOM KIPPER~ Yeshua, The Sacrifice Lamb

Repentance, confession, and prayer to God do NOT replace sacrifices.

Yom Kippur is the day in Israel's history when the entire year's sins were forgiven and expunged, paving the way for reconciliation with the holy God. The majority of the priest's duties on that day used to center on the Temple, where he offered sacrifices, burned incense, and, on this one day each year, brought the blood of sacrifices into the Holy of Holies before the very presence of God. He also placed ceremonially, through confession, all of Israel's sin on the head of a male goat selected by lot. This scapegoat was then led outside the camp into the wilderness, signifying the removal of sin from the people. 

Observing the Day of Atonement according to the Torah's instructions has been impossible since the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D. In the post-Temple period, Jewish tradition teaches that atonement is found through confession, repentance, prayer to God, and reconciliation between individuals. This tradition is man-made and will not provide atonement. Atonement is found in the blood of Messiah alone. As 1 John 4:10 states: "This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins."

Atonement is a complete act of forgiveness, an act only God can transact. In His great mercy, God “wipes out” our sin. For Christians to see how the two faiths intertwine yet differ, read Hebrews, specifically - chapters 8 and 9."

Through the name of Jesus, we are healed, purified, sanctified, and we have been set apart as People of God; Joint-Heirs in Yeshua.

Lamb - 'The Sacrifice Lamb' song: 

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM_cD1LfkkI)

As a reminder to all of us, let it be a reminder for this week to keep praising and reigning in victory through His Name.

Lamb - 'I Love The Lord' song: 

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxH9jiMuDyU)

Yom Kipper~Eve

I am a Christian.

I am also a Jew.

I am a Messianic Jew in an Interfaith Marriage - Holland and I hold differing views on certain topics.

But above all, I am a Messianic Christian who believes Yeshua is the Messiah - Son of the Most High God, Savior of my soul, Redeemer and Deliverer; without the atoning blood of Yeshua, there is no salvation: on this we agree … and we agree to disagree on hot topics.

When the sun sets tonight, Yom Kippur begins.

Yom Kippur is also known as the Day of Atonement, and it is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. It's central themes are atonement and repentance. Jews traditionally observe Yom Kippur with a day-long fast, confession, and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services. Yet, the Hebrew Scriptures tell us that there is no atonement apart from the shedding of blood (Lev. 17:11). Without a temple, the sacrifices required by the Mosaic Law cannot be offered.

 

But Elohim has provided the final atonement in His Son, the Jewish Messiah, who has become our one and only atoning sacrifice (John the Baptist identifies Yeshua as Elohim's Son: John 1:34; the 12 Jewish Apostles recognized Yeshua is our blood atonement for our sins: Hebrews 10:12-14).

Listen to Dr. Fruchtenbaum explain the meaning of Yom Kippur from a Messianic viewpoint (I, personally, have met and sat under his teaching - it's solid Scripture based teaching), and pray for your unsaved Jewish friends and relatives to recognize God's perfect sacrifice during this holy season :-)

SICK DAY

I have been under the weather for a few days, now.

I woke up in a sweat this afternoon - so, I think the worst is over, and I'm on the mend.

But as a precautionary measure, I am avoiding close interactions with everyone except my husband … who still insists on getting close to me saying, "A kiss and a cuddle with you is worth risking a sneeze or two" ;-)

Makings of a healthy Toddy; the alcohol will clear mucus by dilating blood vessels in the upper body. Steam from the hot water will also help to clear congestion. Whiskey causes drowsiness, helping you to get more rest.

I had kept Holland up most of the night with coughing, sniffling's, and constant movement; so he took a short nap when I woke up.

While he napped, I finished up a current project … and worked on a new one :-)

Finished a 2-tone dishrag.

Made a hot mat coaster for my mug; ch 2 & work in rounds (inc every few sts to make a smooth circle shape); end 40 sc & trim as desired.

Happy with the results ;-)

It's still raining steadily here, so I'm thinking I'll be turning in early again tonight - with a red wine toddy, and reading a book until I drift off.

LAZY RAINY DOG DAY

Clint Black- Like The Rain song: 

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gcds0xLgXA)

I haven't felt very well the past few days - headache, stinging nose, stuffy head, upset stomach …

The guys wanted to check out the local Saturday Farmer's Market today, and last night, I said I'd go with them "if I feel up to it tomorrow morning."

I didn't feel up to it when I woke up this morning, so I sent David a text:

The guys left around 9:30 A.M.: and I agreed to watch both dogs - David was concerned they might be too much for me because they were pretty rambunctious, but I said, "it's okay - they'll behave for me. Once you two are out of their eyesight, they will settle down."

And they did :-)

They weren't too chummy when they shared the same space as siblings … but they are pals now, and enjoy each other's company since they have been split up and occasionally share the same space.

It was fun to have them together, again.

While they napped (they had burned off all their excess energy showing off for their "daddy's" ;-)), I finished up the chef's towel I knitted for Holland, and started on a matching dishcloth.

MOD 'Chef's Towel' for Holland.

Matching Bi-color Dishcloth.

The boys are settling themselves down.

Everything was peaceful … just like I said it would be ;-)

They did a {switcharoo} just before the guys got back home.

I also enjoyed a tasty tuna salad Holland made up with the canned tuna we three had canned a week ago. Now I know why people can tuna - and I agree with Holland, that we need to do this again.

The juiced fresh pineapple and lemon drink was good, too.

Holland made a canned Tuna Chef Salad & juiced Pineapple & Lemon drink.

Today has been a relaxing Shabbat :-)