For The LORD Hath Chosen Zion

[WalterandDebbie]

Friday 5-15-20, Iyar 21 5780, 6th. day of the weekly cycle, 57th. Spring day

Day 36 of the Omer, Chesed of Yesod: Loving Kindness of Bonding
Psalm One Thirty Two:10-18, Romans Thirteen:8-10

Omer Count - WEEK 6 - Joseph, YESOD - BONDING

During the sixth week of counting the Omer, we examine and refine the emotional attribute of Yesod or bonding. Bonding means connecting; not only feeling for another, but being attached to him. Not just a token commitment, but total devotion. It creates a channel between giver and receiver. Bonding is eternal. It develops an everlasting union that lives on forever through the perpetual fruit it bears.
Bonding is the foundation of life.

The emotional spine of the human psyche. Every person needs bonding to flourish and grow. The bonding between mother and child; between husband and wife; between brothers and sisters; between close friends. Bonding is affirmation; it gives one the sense of belonging; that "I matter", "I am significant and important". It establishes trust -- trust in yourself and trust in others. It instills confidence. Without bonding and nurturing we cannot realize and be ourselves.​

Psalm One Thirty Two:10-18
10For thy servant David's sake turn not away the face of thine anointed. 11The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne. 12If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.

13For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation. 14This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it. 15I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread. 16I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

17There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed. 18His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.

Romans Thirteen:8-10
8Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. 9For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 10Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

Love is the heart of bonding. You cannot bond without love. Love establishes a reliable base on which bonding can build. If you have a problem bonding, examine how much you love the one (or the experience) with which you wish to bond. Do I try to bond without first fostering a loving attitude? Is my bonding expressed in a loving manner?

Exercise for the day: Demonstrate the bond you have with your child or friend through an act of love.

Love always, Walter and Debbie

 

[WalterandDebbie]

Friday 5-15-20, Iyar 21 5780, 6th. day of the weekly cycle, 57th. Spring day

Day 36 of the Omer, Chesed of Yesod: Loving Kindness of Bonding
Psalm One Thirty Two:10-18, Romans Thirteen:8-10

Omer Count - WEEK 6 - Joseph, YESOD - BONDING

During the sixth week of counting the Omer, we examine and refine the emotional attribute of Yesod or bonding. Bonding means connecting; not only feeling for another, but being attached to him. Not just a token commitment, but total devotion. It creates a channel between giver and receiver. Bonding is eternal. It develops an everlasting union that lives on forever through the perpetual fruit it bears.
Bonding is the foundation of life.

The emotional spine of the human psyche. Every person needs bonding to flourish and grow. The bonding between mother and child; between husband and wife; between brothers and sisters; between close friends. Bonding is affirmation; it gives one the sense of belonging; that "I matter", "I am significant and important". It establishes trust -- trust in yourself and trust in others. It instills confidence. Without bonding and nurturing we cannot realize and be ourselves.​

Psalm One Thirty Two:10-18
10For thy servant David's sake turn not away the face of thine anointed. 11The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne. 12If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.

13For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation. 14This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it. 15I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread. 16I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

17There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed. 18His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.

Romans Thirteen:8-10
8Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. 9For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 10Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

Love is the heart of bonding. You cannot bond without love. Love establishes a reliable base on which bonding can build. If you have a problem bonding, examine how much you love the one (or the experience) with which you wish to bond. Do I try to bond without first fostering a loving attitude? Is my bonding expressed in a loving manner?

Exercise for the day: Demonstrate the bond you have with your child or friend through an act of love.

Love always, Walter and Debbie

Amen

 

[Enoch111]

13For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation. 14This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it. 15 I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread. 16I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy. 17 There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed. 18 His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.

While you have focused on bonding, Christians need to take this prophecy at face value since it applies to redeemed and restored Jerusalem (also known as Zion) after the Second Coming of Christ.

There are numerous prophecies throughout the Old Testament regarding the restoration of Jerusalem. The city of Jerusalem will be thoroughly purged and cleansed from all its filth. God was ensure that the fourth temple is built according to the prophecy of Ezekiel (and the desecrated third temple will have already been destroyed). God will then inhabit that new and pure temple eternally ("this is my rest forever"), and all of the tribes will be born-again believers, having repented and received Christ as Lord and Savior. This temple will have priests and sacrifices, and David will be appointed as prince over Israel under Christ. That is when his throne will be established forever. While we do not presently understand why God will restore the Old Covenant practices under the New Covenant, we will know how and why they are reconciled when the time is right.

This prophecy does not preclude the Church, whose eternal dwelling place in the heavenly New Jerusalem. But there will be direct communication between the two Jerusalems.

Many Christians do not take these prophecies regarding future greater Israel and the temple in Jerusalem literally. But if we claim to believe the Bible, we do not have any alternative except to believe that God will re-establish Jerusalem after the destruction of the Antichrist and his abominable temple.

 

[WalterandDebbie]

While you have focused on bonding, Christians need to take this prophecy at face value since it applies to redeemed and restored Jerusalem (also known as Zion) after the Second Coming of Christ.

There are numerous prophecies throughout the Old Testament regarding the restoration of Jerusalem. The city of Jerusalem will be thoroughly purged and cleansed from all its filth. God was ensure that the fourth temple is built according to the prophecy of Ezekiel (and the desecrated third temple will have already been destroyed). God will then inhabit that new and pure temple eternally ("this is my rest forever"), and all of the tribes will be born-again believers, having repented and received Christ as Lord and Savior. This temple will have priests and sacrifices, and David will be appointed as prince over Israel under Christ. That is when his throne will be established forever. While we do not presently understand why God will restore the Old Covenant practices under the New Covenant, we will know how and why they are reconciled when the time is right.

This prophecy does not preclude the Church, whose eternal dwelling place in the heavenly New Jerusalem. But there will be direct communication between the two Jerusalems.

Many Christians do not take these prophecies regarding future greater Israel and the temple in Jerusalem literally. But if we claim to believe the Bible, we do not have any alternative except to believe that God will re-establish Jerusalem after the destruction of the Antichrist and his abominable temple.

We will look into your input, thanks.

Love always, Walter and Debbie