Thought for Today: Monday December 19:

People deeply in love find absolute bliss simply being in each other’s presence. In the same way, simply being in the Presence of YHVH, brings us great joy. It happens as we listen to Him Speak in His Word; and it happens as we pray. But it also happens as we simply enjoy His Presence – meditating on His Goodness, delighting in the beauty of His Creation, rejoicing in the life of a new baby or the surprise of an unexpected blessing… Some day we will be in His Presence for ever; the Bible says: [YHVH Himself will be with them] – Revelation 21: 3. In the meantime, delight in His Presence right now, for he is with us every moment of our lives.

So we recently had 2 large rain storms back to back and with the change in temperature, it has made it very humid with freezing temps in the morning. We recently noticed one of our roosters started getting a little frost bite on his waddles and comb. So I came up with a simple cheap solution that is easy to maintain and can be removed in the summer if it gets to hot.

Using some thermal reflective insulation and a couple pieces of irrigation tubes I was able to quickly insulate above their perches. Its weather proof easy to replace/add to and easy to clean. We will see how well it works. I am hoping it will hold in the heat they generate at night and create enough of a barrier between the tarp (which freezes in the morning and their heads, to prevent any further issues..

Everything you that think you know about the ancient origins of Christmas traditions (the holiday, NOT the biblical account of the birth of Jesus/Yeshua) is almost certainly just somebody's fantasy with little (or no) basis in actual historical fact. I have yet to see any actual, primary-source evidence to support any of the wild theories that people throw around either for or against Christmas traditions.

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Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold.
Proverbs 3:13-14

Obtaining wisdom takes more work than obtaining material wealth, but the value gained is likewise greater. Wisdom can't be bought with silver or gold, but silver and gold can be obtained through wisdom.

“My covenant I will not break, nor alter the Word that is gone out of My lips.”
#psalm 89:34 #trustowrthyandtrue #bible #knowyourbible #godlinesswithcontentment

So, in other words, not much would change. Happy Hanukkah!

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...for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul...
Proverbs 2:10

This isn't referring to general knowledge about things, but the knowledge that comes from God in v5. If anyone hates the knowledge of God, he cannot have wisdom, and therefore cannot understand righteousness, justice, or equity.

Enjoy our Hanukkah webinar on YouTube!
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SERIES B --- A CHOSEN PEOPLE --- LESSON 18

JOSEPH’S CUP

THE SILVER CUP

From Genesis 43:16-44:13

When Joseph’s brothers arrived in Egypt, they took Benjamin before him. Joseph was pleased to see Benjamin with his brothers and made plans to eat with them. [Take these men to my home and prepare a fine lunch for them,] Joseph told his steward, the man in charge of his house. [I will come at noon and they will dine with me.] The steward obeyed and brought the brothers to Joseph’s house. The brothers were afraid when they realized where they were going. [He has found out about the money in our sacks,] they said. [Now he will say that we took it and will make us his slaves and take our donkeys.] When they reached the door of Joseph’s house, the brothers talked to the steward. [We came here before to buy grain,] they said. [On the night we left, we found our money in our sacks. Now we have brought it back, as well as more money to buy grain for this trip. We do not know who put that money into our sacks.] [We received our money so your YHVH must have given it to you,] the steward answered. [Why worry about it?] The steward released Simeon from prison and brought all the brothers into Joseph’s house, where he gave them water to wash their feet and food for their donkeys. The brothers were told that Joseph would eat with them at noon, so they prepared their gifts for him. When Joseph arrived, the brothers bowed down before him and gave him their gifts. Joseph began asking them if all was well with them and how things were with their family. [Is your father still alive and well?] he asked. [Yes, he is alive and well,] they answered. They bowed again before Joseph. Then Joseph saw his brother Benjamin, the only other son of his mother Rachel. [Is this your youngest brother, whom you mentioned to me?] he asked. Then Joseph spoke kindly to Benjamin. [May YHVH be gracious to you, my son.] Joseph wanted to throw his arms around Benjamin, but instead he hurried from the room into his private chamber and wept. When he was able to control himself, he washed his face and joined his brothers again. [Serve the food!] he ordered. It was an Egyptian custom not to eat with Hebrews, for it was considered an offense to the Egyptians. There were three separate tables, one for Joseph, another for the Hebrews and a third for the Egyptians. As they ate, the brothers sat before Joseph from the youngest to the oldest. They looked at each other in amazement when Joseph had them seated in this order for, they couldn’t understand how he would know that. The food was served from Joseph’s table and Benjamin was given five times as much as the others. The brothers ate and drank and began to enjoy themselves with Joseph. When the feast was over, Joseph gave orders to his steward. [Fill their sacks with as much grain as you can and also put their money in the sacks. Put my silver cup in the mouth of the youngest man’s sack, along with his money.] The steward did as Joseph ordered. As soon as morning came, the brothers left with their donkeys loaded. Before they were far from the city, Joseph gave orders to his steward. Go after them, he said. [When you catch up to them, ask why they have repaid evil for good and have stolen your master’s silver cup. Tell them it is my personal drinking cup, the one I use to discover YHVH’s plans and that their theft is a very wicked thing.] The steward caught up to the brothers and told them what Joseph had said. [What are you telling us? We would never do such a thing,] the brothers said to the steward. [Don’t you remember how we brought back the money we found in our sacks before? Why would we steal silver or gold from your master’s house? If you find that cup with anyone here, he will die and we will all become your master’s slaves.] [Then it will be as you have spoken,] said the steward, [except that the man who has the cup will become my master’s slave while the rest of you may go home.] Each of the brothers unloaded his donkey and opened his grain sack. The steward searched the sacks, starting with the oldest brother and ending with Benjamin, in whose sack he found the cup. When the brothers saw the cup, they tore their clothes in anguish, then packed their donkeys again and returned to the city.

COMMENTARY

SILVER CUPS

Joseph was deeply moved when all eleven of his brothers came to but more food. But still Joseph held back. One more scene must be played. Joseph had is servants conceal the silver cup from which he himself drank in the grain sack of his youngest brother, Benjamin. Joseph’s silver cup was no ordinary one. It was his personal cup and was highly prized. Wealthy Egyptians of Joseph’s time made several vessels from gold and silver, including cups and pitchers, plates and bowls. Gold was more plentiful than silver, so silver was considered a greater luxury. Trained artisans designed and made these beautiful vessels. From start to finish, they were watched carefully to be sure they took none of the gold or silver for themselves. Each silver cup was inscribed with the name of the owner, since it was made at his request. It was usually inscribed also with the name of the reigning pharaoh. Prayers, magic spells and symbols were sometimes inscribed on the cup, which were meant to ward off evil. To empty the cup of its contents was believed to help prevent calamity. Silver cups such as the one Joseph had, were often used for divination -- trying to foretell the future or answer important questions. Bubbles or a calm liquid, reflections or not, often told the answer. Thus, the silver cup was a very prized and personal possession, one not easily replaced.