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TETZAVEH
Exodus 27:20-30:10
Ezekiel 43:10-27
Heb. 13:10-17
Scripture
reminds us that we must pray to minister to our G-d (Ex 28:1). Our
supplications are to be a constant reminder before HaShem (Ex 28:29). 1
Peter 2:5 states that we are to offer spiritual sacrifices before our
Lord. We are a royal priesthood, a holy nation (1 Peter 2:9).
Prayer represents the establishment of a
relationship with G-d. Whether an entreaty, supplication, a humble
request or a religious prayer service, the act of praying shapes the
spiritual basis of life.
If we are to nurture a strong bond with our
Creator, we must continually communicate with Him. It is great to ask
G-d: Bless me so I can be a blessing to others. It is glorious that G-d
should “enlarge my border” so that I might reach more people for His
Kingdom. It is right to ask that G-d’s hand might be with me so that I
might be led through the challenges of life by His sovereign control and
not by chance. It is proper to pray, “Keep me from harm that it may not
pain me or others.”
Proper prayer is not merely a means of
presenting our requests or pursuing a relationship with our Heavenly
Father. There is no magic formula to get things from G-d. The secret of
prayer is the prayer itself, the blessings of resting in the presence of
G-d. Yeshua often withdrew to lonely places and prayed (Luke 5:16).
Joshua did not depart from the Tabernacle (Exodus 33:11). When you pray,
go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen.
Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you (Matt
6:6).
G-d told Solomon to ask for whatever he wanted,
just to name it and it would be his. He asked for wisdom and
understanding (2 Chronicles 1:7). We do not need to ask what we shall
drink, what we shall eat or what we shall wear (Matt 6:31). We should not
keep babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of
their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you
need before you even ask Him (Matt 6:7-8).
Pilot
to tower…Pilot to tower… I am 300 miles from land…600 feet over
water…running out of fuel…please instruct.
Tower to pilot…Tower to pilot…repeat after me:
Our Father, which art in Heaven…
We need to pray at the proper time! BEFORE THE
EMERGENCY! Then we will have what it takes to handle the emergency!
Prayer becomes truly meaningful when we enter
into relationship with G-d through Messiah Yeshua. We can build on that
foundation by saturating ourselves with Scripture. Yeshua said, “If you
remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish and it will
be given to you,” (John 15:7).
Shavua Tov
Rabbi Z.
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