here's a very profound scripture: 1 John 4:19 "We love Him because He first loved us." this is saying that God, Elohim, loves us. therefore, we love Him. i dunno if that makes sense to anyone else, but to me, and hear me out, its a very romantic idea, but not so much realistic. man, it feels almost blasphemous to just say that. i mean, as a believer, in a sense combating God's Word, but the truth here is that you must have questions. there are many different versions, or translations of the Bible, and believe it, or not, things have been changed. words. verses. chapters. added, and removed. now, that truly is blasphemous. you cannot simply take what your pastor, priest, or rabbi has to say as absolute. you must study the scriptures for yourself. so having said thus.. think about this: you cannot Love someone that you do not know. make sense? God knows us. He knows all our flaws as well as attributes, and He proved His Great Love on the Tree when He died for us, but that love is Unrequited. many people turn to Jesus when they have a great need, and you know what, more often than not, i believe He gives it to them. all the world shall know that He is יהוה, and there is no other god. His Name shall be Praised. you know what, though? Scripture says that The Father exalts His Word above His Name. there's obviously reasons for this, and while i couldn't expound on exactly why that is, i recall two things that The Messiah had said, maybe three. "I and My Father are One." "No man may come to the Father except by Me." and, "If you have seen me you have seen My Father also." bam! 😏 this is why the Word of Elohim is so important. it speaks always about The Father. The Messiah would always point to Him. John 1:1 states that the Word of God is God, in that (if you keep reading) the Word was made flesh. God Himself forsook His deity, humbled Himself and took upon Him a mortal body. He was born through the matrix of a woman. He was a child, grew and became a man. the Last Adam, Yehusha, The Messiah. can you imagine?! Scripture says that He learned. the Master had to learn! well, of course! how else would He have so great compassion and longsuffering for His people? you see, merely speaking isn't enough. it is the Act of Love that is impacting, rather than the promise, and God proved Himself. However, when the children of Israel were in the wilderness after being taken out of Egypt, out of the house of bondage, they murmured, complained, rebelled and believed not God. after 10 miracles (plagues upon Egypt) the Mana, and Water from the Rock, Israel still couldn't get it right. and they wouldn't. they wandered for 40 years because of their unbelief, bringing an evil report when they saw for themselves that the land of Canaan was indeed the land of Promise. regardless of the other kind of Spirit invested within Caleb, and that of Joshua, the only two who believed they could take the land, all of Israel believed the ten that spoke against God. out of fear, was it? a self image to that of a grasshopper through a false perspective of the giants that were in the land who may not have even seen them at all? maybe they did. still, the twelve managed to escape with a bundle of grapes that took two men to carry! so while they were eating this fruit that, for grapes, are pretty large (about the size of plums, or perhaps peaches), i imagine they said to themselves as they ate the evidence, "oh, what a delicious grape! no, we cant take the land." the next day they couldn't because יהוה wasn't with them. He'd already issued an order to them because of their unbelief, yet they went out to their death. it is that part of Egypt that was still in them that had to die out, and it took forty years to do that. i cant imagine Moshé at this point, and over the next four decades with these people, like "this is all your fault!" no. i think Moses was very cool. except for the second time that he smote the Rock. there is a breaking point for all men. 💁 so how does this apply to us? well, consider it.. what has God done for you? is that enough for you to love Him? i couldn't number all the women i've had affection toward, and in effect, shown love that had never loved me in return. the fact is they were simply uninterested. so, admit it. you already know whether you're interested in learning about God. about Jesus. following His commandments. you either are, or are not. the blunt reality is this: it is given to the children of Elohim to know, but to them who are not of God, they that reject Him, it is not. this is not to suggest that you aren't a child of Yah if you are not ready. in my youth i lacked understanding, but into my twenties, all i understood was that i would return to God, not knowing for certain what that meant. when the time came, i sought God, and He was found of me. He lead me into understanding, which at this point i cannot say is complete. however, what i do understand is that Elohim will meet you wherever you are, but He will not leave you there. you must be willing to go. 1 Corinthians 1:18 [KJV] says: "For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God." to be saved you need only believe that Yehusha, Jesus, is indeed the Son of God and was crucified and then risen again to life. and those that utterly refuse to believe have a one way ticket to hell, straight up! the last half of this chapter says, basically that this is not for everyone. whatever decision you have made, if you need help, He is ever present in time of trouble. He will turn your mourning into joy, and give you beauty for ashes. He says to try Him, and see if He will not open the Heavens and pour out a blessing. seek, and you shall find. knock, and the door shall be opened unto you. repent, for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand! it is a choice, love is. my recommendation: try Him. why love God? get to know Him. if you really want the answer, read The Word of God. pray, which in simplicity is talking to God. if it so behooves you, build a relationship with Him. say to Him, "if You are real, show me." He will.
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