"Title" - Letter 24: The
Matter of The Sabbath... Our
Father's Gift!
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Letter 24 is complete,
beloved... I posted it at
the web site on Sunday
morning after receiving
confirmation and affirmation that
what was written is as it should be. Praise
be unto our Beloved Master, Messiah and King!
As I posted the letter though, and as I updated letter 22 and did some general clean-up at the site, my heart was rejoicing in the fullness of Yahshua's love for His Ekklesia. I was also rejoicing in the fact that the call to arms is finally being issued (The confirmation of this is coming in waves from around the globe, as brothers and sisters are being moved to see the Ekklesia dressed for battle). The harvest is here! The battle is before us! The seemingly endless period of waiting in the wilderness is drawing to a wonderful conclusion! Yahshua is going to be glorified and magnified in ways we have not even begun to imagine. "Glory! Glory! Glory!" Resounds from my heart...
As I posted the letter though, and as I updated letter 22 and did some general clean-up at the site, my heart was rejoicing in the fullness of Yahshua's love for His Ekklesia. I was also rejoicing in the fact that the call to arms is finally being issued (The confirmation of this is coming in waves from around the globe, as brothers and sisters are being moved to see the Ekklesia dressed for battle). The harvest is here! The battle is before us! The seemingly endless period of waiting in the wilderness is drawing to a wonderful conclusion! Yahshua is going to be glorified and magnified in ways we have not even begun to imagine. "Glory! Glory! Glory!" Resounds from my heart...
In
spite of all these wonderfully uplifting facts
though, my heart is heavy...
I don't know if I have ever been moved to
write in the manner that seems to be
pouring forth from within me today -
to anybody - but, the Ruach is compelling me to speak in
a manner that will most certainly arouse: either positively
or negatively! Perhaps it is the times in which we live. Perhaps
it is the fullness of what we have now
been taught - and how that knowledge relates to the Ekklesia.
Perhaps it is the sense of urgency that
I know many are about to experience. I am not absolutely
certain of the motivation, but my
heart is heavy today, and I
fear...
Personally, aside from the issue of the
Divine Names (which is stressed
in Letter 24 in
a very unique way) I believe that
Letter 24 is the single most significant revelation and
teaching - meant for the Ekklesia - that I have ever received.
But the writing of both those letters (#22 and #24) and
the new work that has developed because of those writings, cause
me to consider the commitment level of the Ekklesia today."
In simple terms, just how motivated and committed are we?
There are ministries of Babylon in this world that have thousands of followers, all seeking to have their ears tickled and their hearts warmed and comforted. There are ministers of Babylon who are very melodic and soothing in their speech and manners, but their messages are pure deceit and their intent is the simple gain to be had in the world of commerce. And, in the empire building world of Babylon, we find 'houses of God' that seek to surpass the splendor of the original Temple in Jerusalem. Vanity!!! In spite of the fact that none of these Religious Institutions glorify Yahshua in any way, shape or form, they are nonetheless held in high regard by the "Christian community"... And they are flourishing!
There are ministries of Babylon in this world that have thousands of followers, all seeking to have their ears tickled and their hearts warmed and comforted. There are ministers of Babylon who are very melodic and soothing in their speech and manners, but their messages are pure deceit and their intent is the simple gain to be had in the world of commerce. And, in the empire building world of Babylon, we find 'houses of God' that seek to surpass the splendor of the original Temple in Jerusalem. Vanity!!! In spite of the fact that none of these Religious Institutions glorify Yahshua in any way, shape or form, they are nonetheless held in high regard by the "Christian community"... And they are flourishing!
There are also faithful ministries that
truly seek for the glory of our Beloved Master, but these all seem to hang
by a thread (of faith, I suppose). Without fanfare, and without any
true support, these ministers of
Yahshua's truth press on, day-by-day, in their labor of
love.
Tell me though, beloved,
if you can, why the
faithful laborer's of Yahshua are struggling, while Satan's trophies are
glistening in the glow of
sin! Tell me why the faithful are so few, and
why lip service prattles so endlessly today?
Where is the commitment from the faithful?
Has apostasy become so rampant that we cannot take a moment from our busy schedule to encourage a faithful laborer? Has apostasy become such a thick veil that we are unable to see the need that stands right before us? Or, is it that the apostasy has so permeated the world's society, including the faithful, that even Yahshua's elect have been deceived, and they too are simply choosing to not look or hear anymore?
Has apostasy become so rampant that we cannot take a moment from our busy schedule to encourage a faithful laborer? Has apostasy become such a thick veil that we are unable to see the need that stands right before us? Or, is it that the apostasy has so permeated the world's society, including the faithful, that even Yahshua's elect have been deceived, and they too are simply choosing to not look or hear anymore?
I am not altogether certain why
so many are lukewarm today, and frankly - at this point - I
don't care. What I do care about though, is that it is time to
wake up and heat up! It is
time for Yahshua's elect to wake up and
catch on fire for Him! He
deserves that from His children... He deserves our attention and our
action.
Letter 24 is a call to arms,
beloved! There is no doubt in my heart about that...
Yahshua has proven this fact to me at least a dozen times since the study
and writing of that letter commenced. And,
I know He is going to continue proving the fullness of this to us - and to
His faithful disciples - in the near future. Praise be - Apostasy
is about to die to some! Sadly
though, apostasy
is also about to totally
overtake the lives of others. Many
have waited for decades to hear Yahshua's marching order, and, with
tremendous humility, I am moved to relate that - today - that order is
being given! But, what will the
response be?
The rubber is now hitting the road.
Do we simply sit and smoke our tires because
our self-righteousness is being torqued too
much, or are we going to move forward under the guidance of the Ruach
ha Qodesh?
Personally, I don't feel badly about asking
these questions today. After all, Yahshua asked, "When the Son of
Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?" (Luke 18:8) And, in
case you cannot sense the sentiment of my heart, I am asking these things of
myself as well. How prepared and committed am I? The time has
arrived for the children
of Elohim to do some very serious soul-searching though, because,
in case you were not fully aware or convinced, His return is drawing very
near... My wholehearted prayer is that we will all be found
faithful - for Him!!!
With all my heart, soul, strength, might
and mind, I believe that letter 24 is a revelation unlike anything
witnessed in our lifetime.
The battle that was fought over that work was more intense than anything
else we have ever experienced. Physically, mentally, financially; this
has been draining. In the end though, as we set out to 'prove' the
truth of the message (Always testing the spirit, remember?) He strengthened!
He confirmed and approved! And He rejoiced as we transmitted the full
teaching to the site!
I have known for a long while that only
Yahshua's children will hear and understand the truth. I have also
known that even Yahshua's elect move slowly at times (including me). So,
I do not anticipate a massive 'stampede of activity' to immediately
occur because of letter 24. I
do anticipate changes though.
And those changes won't even begin to take place until a period of digestion
has passed...
Believe me, beloved, the content of letter
24 will surprise you. It surprised
me a great deal. It is going to take time for the fullness of the
teaching to sink in. Seeds planted do not immediately sprout!
Your heart is going to have to digest what you are going to read, and that
will take some time.
Eventually
though, I anticipate that one of two things will transpire through this
newsletter:
A). Upon reading this note, some will
visit the web site http://www.lettersoffaith.com/.
And will read letter 24. It is not short - or easy - but it is
incredibly worthwhile! Or,
B). Upon
reading this newsletter, some will say, "Enough", and will simply
delete this message - after removing their names from our mailing list.
Then, of those who do read letter 24, their
reaction will either be to:
A). Abide by those words, and
spread the message of that letter to everyone that they know.
Or,
B). Disregard
the message entirely - and remove their names from our mailing list.
I know that I will be hearing from every
one of Elohim's children who
determine to abide by the content of letter 24. I also know that these
brethren will pass along this newsletter - and the teaching of letter 24 -
to every soul they encounter.
Similarly, I know that I will hear from
many who determine that letter 24 is merely the ranting and raving
of another screw loose zealot. Their letters will not be very
gracious, but then I wouldn't expect that they would. The remainder
will simply go away.
Eventually though; gradually at first - to
be sure, the Ekklesia will
begin to 'see' the fullness and truth of the revelation. Slowly,
things will begin to happen in lives - and in assemblies of the faithful -
and the moving of the Ruach will impel these faithful hearts to enter into
His Harvest. Lives ordered 'aright' will take on an entirely new
dimension and hue (ours has) and in the full implementation of Elohim's
Word, the Great Harvest will commence!
It is my heartfelt and fervent prayer that
each recipient of this newsletter, and every reader of letter 24, will find
Yahshua's grace in their lives, and through that grace, will discover the
fullness and the truth with regard to The Matter of The Sabbath. And,
that in that discovery, we will all unite in this call to arms that will
surely separate us from Babylon. It
is about time!
At the
same time though, the clock is ticking, and time is short.
The harvest is come! May the Word implanted bring forth Its
fruit, and may our Beloved Master, Messiah and King be glorified through the
commitment and love of His Ekklesia!
The entire creation has awaited the revealing of the sons and daughters of Elohim. May the entire creation now rejoice in that revelation.
The entire creation has awaited the revealing of the sons and daughters of Elohim. May the entire creation now rejoice in that revelation.
I remain faithfully and humbly your servant
in Yahshua ha Mashiach,
larry
"Yahshua bless you, and keep you;
Yahshua make His face to shine on you, and be gracious to you; Yahshua
lift up His countenance on you, and give you peace" (Numbers 6:24-26 NASB).
2. A SHORT STORY!
The King:
Once upon a time there was a rich King who had four wives.
He loved the 4th wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to the finest of delicacies. He gave her nothing but the best.
He also loved the 3rd wife very much and was always showing her off to neighboring kingdoms. However, he feared that one day she would leave him for another.
He also loved his 2nd wife. She was his confidant and was always kind, considerate and patient with him. Whenever the King faced a problem, he could confide in her, and she would help him get through the difficult times.
The King's 1st wife was a very loyal partner and had made great contributions in maintaining his wealth and kingdom. However, he did not love the first wife. Although she loved him deeply, he hardly took notice of her!
One day, the King fell ill - and he knew his time was short. He thought of his luxurious life and wondered, "I now have four wives with me, but when I die, I will be alone."
So, he asked the 4th wife, "I have loved you the most, endowed you with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?"
"No way!", replied the 4th wife, and she walked away without another word. Her answer cut like a sharp knife right into his heart.
The sad King then asked the 3rd wife, "I have loved you all my life. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?"
"No!", replied the 3rd wife. "Life is too good! When you die, I'm going to remarry!" His heart sank and turned cold.
He then asked the 2nd wife, "I have always turned to you for help and you have always been there for me. When I die, will you follow me and keep me company?"
"I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time!", replied the 2nd wife. "At the very most, I can only send you to your grave." Her answer came like a bolt of lightning, and the King was devastated.
Then a voice called out: "I will leave with you and follow you no matter where you go." The King looked up, and there was his first wife. She was so skinny as she suffered from malnutrition and neglect.
Greatly grieved, the King said, "I should have taken much better care of you when I had the chance!"
In truth, we all have 4 wives in our lives:
Our 4th wife is our body. No matter how much time and effort we lavish in making it look good, it will leave us when we die.
Our 3rd wife is our possessions, status and wealth. When we die, it will all go to others.
Our 2nd wife is our family and friends. No matter how much they have been there for us, the furthest they can go with us is to the grave site.
And our 1st wife is our Soul. Often neglected in pursuit of wealth, power and pleasures of the world. And yet, our Soul is the only thing that will follow us wherever we go.
Cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now, for it is the only part of you that will follow you to the throne of Elohim, and it is the only part of you that will continue with you throughout Eternity.
When the world pushes you to your knees.....You're in the perfect position to pray.
Have a blessed day!
(Author Unknown)
3. PRAYER REQUESTS:
Seema is seeking prayer for a job - and
that she pass an exam she has been preparing for - for two years!
Please pray for Mary, a beloved sister who
is in remission from brain cancer, but who is suffering the affects
of the 'therapies'. And, remember brother Bud, too! I have known
these two wonderful souls for over thirty years now, and I know that their
hearts belong to Yahshua. May He provide His healing comfort in their
lives, forevermore!
Ndaba is seeking prayer for a gathering to
be held on December 24, that will be attended by over 100 people from 25
nations. The Gospel message will be presented to this gathering of
muslim, hindu, buddhist and shinto believers, and the prayer request is that
Yahshua ha Mashiach will be glorified and magnified in each of their hearts
and lives!
Please pray for Jean Lynn - also suffering
from cancer. (We need to unite in prayer against satan on behalf of
all our brothers and sisters that are afflicted by this particular enemy):
In Yahshua's Name, Satan, we rebuke you...
4. CONTACT: larry vosen
If you have any questions about the Bible, Elohim (God), Yahshua ha
Mashiach (Jesus Christ),
The Ruach
ha Qodesh (Holy Spirit),
the Gospel, Faith or any pressing
spiritual matter, please feel free
to contact me. While I may not possess the answers
personally, I know Who Does!
Every effort will be made to answer your questions in a timely and
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manner.
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Larry Vosen
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