Day Three: Powerless In The Midst Of Your Enemy.

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1 Sam 17: 12Now David was the son of that Ephrathite of Bethlehem Judah, whose name was Jesse, and who had eight sons. And the man was old, advanced in years, in the days of Saul. 13The three oldest sons of Jesse had gone to follow Saul to the battle. The names of his three sons who went to the battle were Eliab the firstborn, next to him Abinadab, and the third Shammah. 14David was the youngest. And the three oldest followed Saul.

The three eldest brothers represented their father, Jesse. They didn’t represent Christ. They were in an inaccurate position when the war broke out.

Note: God has called us to represent Christ. To be exact representations of Christ and not Jesse.

Eliab’s name signified that God is my father, but did not live up to that declaration. He was the “accuser” of his brother. Some people, even those in your family, are fake, acting all sincere but will accuse you or insult you.

Abinadab’s name signified that the father is generous, but we never hear of this brother of David again. Generosity can work against you if you are not pure in mind. The fact that he was not a true brother might have something to do with his absence.

Shammah conveyed wastefulness. He most likely squandered what was given to him and was not very reliable. The reason Jesse had to send David to check up on his brothers. They would not have been to happy about this and attacked him right away.

Though David was the youngest, he already showed what kind of man he would become. His consistency gave him the edge above his brothers.

15But David occasionally went and returned from Saul to feed his father’s sheep at Bethlehem. 16And the Philistine drew near and presented himself forty days, morning and evening.

40 represents the Wilderness.

Goliath tested them for forty days. He mocked them. Told them how useless they were. Day and night, Goliath’s voice drowned out God’s Word from their midst. Not even Saul had the power to contradict this man’s tongue. He rendered Israel to a eunuch state. He castrated them; removing their manhood and left them paralyzed. (Sounds like someone else we know but we will not speak about Jezebel now.)

With all the mocking, Israel must have felt they were back in the wilderness and had forgotten about the manna. In the wilderness, they received their daily bread (manna)on two tablets but here we see they didn’t eat of this manna. They had no proceeding word to deal with this uncircumcised Philistine.

When you do not take your daily bread, you become powerless to fight the enemy. When you do not meet God in the morning and evening with prayer you become fearful. You forget about God’s Word and the power it has. You become depressed and fearful. You try to run and hide, but Goliath’s voice holds you captive. Instead of going to Azekah, they stayed in the valley.

They needed a David. But the David they envisioned and the David they received did not look the same.

This applies to us today. We pray for an outcome, but when it doesn’t look like the one we envisioned, then we attack the God send “champion”. Just like Eliab did with his brother.

Whose word will you believe today?

Will you crumble and be dismayed?

Will you believe a mocking Goliath’s word? Or will you trust in Christ’s words of healing and restoration?

The longer you stay in the valley, the longer Goliath will hold you captive. Do not neglect the spoken word nor your prayers in the morning and evening. Stay connected to God and he will show you the way through the hedge.

The choice is yours.

Grace and peace to you.

 

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Day Two: A Champion Emerges.

 

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1 Sam 17: 4And a champion went out from the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, from Gath (Jos11:21-22), whose height was six cubits and a span. 5He had a bronze helmet on his head, and he was armed with a coat of mail, and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of bronze. 6And he had bronze armor on his legs and a bronze javelin between his shoulders.

A Champion is a middleman, one who could decide the outcome of a particular battle by one single-handed fight with a similar champion from the opposing side. He is the go-to guy; many would see him as the bully that could sort things out with his mean streak.

Goliath was the champion of Philistine. A big man with many kills under his belt. These wins made him great among his people. Other nations feared Philistine because of him. He was a seasoned veteran that knew how to wield a sword.

His height is also very impressive. He towered over his enemies; not only with his skill, but with his height as well. In today’s terms, six cubits and a span is translated into 9 feet 9 inches/ 2.97 meters.

Nine is the number of completion and fulfilment. It signifies the end of a cycle. It symbolizes wisdom and enlightenment. It reminds us of our strength to overcome any challenge. It is also a symbol of selfless service.

In Goliath’s case it this number is a double digit: 9 x 9 = 81. He was the answer to Philistine’s problems. He was the complete package. Though he possessed the strength and wisdom, he had the Skilled Intelligence to outwit and overcome his enemies.

His clothing was also very significant. His head was covered with a bronze helmet, which made him strong in mind. It showed his endurance and readiness to fight, and it proclaimed to the armies that he would bring judgement on all who meet his sword.

5 symbolic meanings of Bronze

• Durability—Bronze was durable because of its ability to withstand extreme heat and pressure. Bronze represented Israelites’ desire to build solid structures.

• Strength—According to the book of Revelation, Christ’s feet resembled shining Bronze, a symbol of strength.

• Judgment—It is related to judgment since it is used to construct objects like sacrificial altars, which represent judgment.

• Purification—Bronze symbolizes purification, as the Bible suggests. The Lord refines his people by removing impurities.

• Sacrifice—Sacrifice is seen in the old testament, where instruments and utensils are made of bronze to make sacrificial offerings to God. It also symbolizes the blood shed by Christ on the cross. After Christ was resurrected, his feet looked like polished Bronze, signifying his pain and suffering on the cross.

 After reading the symbolic meaning of bronze, I turned to Revelation 1: 12-16.

Here Christ did not wear bronze on his head but on his feet. The complete opposite of Goliath. His garment covered his entire body, and his chest was girded with a golden band. His head and hair were white like wool, like snow, and his eyes like fire. Christ’s sword was not in his hand but in his mouth.

Remember: all scriptures lead to Christ. He is our final destination. He is our hope and our salvation. Not Goliath, or Saul, but Christ.

Revelation 1:12-16

Then I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. And having turned I saw seven golden lampstands, 13and in the midst of the seven lampstands One like the Son of Man, clothed with a garment down to the feet and girded about the chest with a golden band. 14His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes like a flame of fire; 15His feet were like fine brass, as if refined in a furnace, and His voice as the sound of many waters; 16He had in His right hand seven stars, out of His mouth went a sharp two-edged sword, and His countenance was like the sun shining in its strength.

The picture of our Champion or Middleman looks quite different from that of Goliath.

Because of time and space, this bible plan cannot go into every detail, but when you have time, study the Word and see what God reveals to you.

Let us continue…

7Now the staff of his spear was like a weaver’s beam, and his iron spearhead weighed six hundred shekels; and a shield-bearer went before him. 8Then he stood and cried out to the armies of Israel, and said to them, “Why have you come out to line up for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and you the servants of Saul? Choose a man for yourselves, and let him come down to me. 9If he is able to fight with me and kill me, then we will be your servants. But if I prevail against him and kill him, then you shall be our servants and serve us.” 10And the Philistine said, “I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together.”

Goliath was a proven soldier that displayed a character of one that has endured many battles successfully. He was the judge of the Philistines and purified by his gods [Dagan, Ashteroth (Astarte), and Beelzebub], He was willing to lay down his life for his people. An intercessor with a mandate which made him a force to be reckoned with.

He was a copycat of Christ that had appeared to be powerful but was beheaded by David.

Christ is our mediator and judge. Christ does not copycat anyone; He is the rightful Champion that has given us the victory by the way of the cross.

Remember that the hedge is broken. Listen to His voice and rely on Him as your middleman. The one that stands in the gap. His ways is correct and just. You can trust him with your life.

Christ commands authority not by his brute force. Christ’s voice carried healing, protection, authority, dominion, and peace, unlike that of Goliath, who only commanded death. Israel was in despair and fear because of what he said.

11When Saul and all Israel heard these words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid.

Goliath’s voice made them fearful. They became depressed and mental blocks were erected. The surrounding hedge became so strong that they have forgotten that the God of Moses, Abraham, Izaac, and Jacob were with them. Israel believed his lies.

Christ does the exact opposite. When He speaks, living water is released that brings life abundantly.

Don’t listen to the enemy’s voice. Let Him show you the way through the hedge. Let Christ be the one that saves you from every word of despair and fear the enemy slings to you. You have been called to reign with Christ and not quiver in the Valley of Elah.

Grace and peace to you.

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Day One: The Places Of Importance

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 Key scripture for this bible plan is 1 Sam 17. I want to encourage you to read it beforehand and do some self-study as well. 

1 Sam 17: 1Now the Philistines gathered their armies together to battle, and were gathered at Sochoh, which belongs to Judah; they encamped between Sochoh and Azekah, in Ephes Dammim. 2And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and they encamped in the Valley of Elah, and drew up in battle array against the Philistines. 3The Philistines stood on a mountain on one side, and Israel stood on a mountain on the other side, with a valley between them.

Sochoh was a city of the tribe of Juda (Josh 15:35) and located 14 miles west of Bethlehem in the foothills of the Judean Mountains. In 2 Chron 28:19 it was captured by the Philistines, and they settled there.

For the Lord brought Judah low because of Ahaz, king of Israel, for he had encouraged moral decline in Judah and had been continually unfaithful to the Lord.

The enemy is always looking for a place to settle. It wants to steal your joy and inheritance. It is not satisfied of staying on the sidelines. Your enemy brings the fight right into your midst and settles.

The name Sochoh means hedge or thicket; weaving a protective barrier to keep you trapped. The Philistines understood the importance of hedges and settling. However, before you think this story has ended before it has begun, hold on to your seat.

In Micah 2: 12-13, God gave us a clue in how to break through the hedge.

“I will surely assemble all of you, O Jacob, I will surely gather the remnant of Israel; I will put them together like sheep of the fold, Like a flock in the midst of their pasture; They shall make a loud noise because of so many people. 13The one who breaks open will come up before them; They will break out, Pass through the gate, And go out by it; Their king will pass before them, With the Lord at their head.”

If you are part of the remnant, then Christ; the good shepherd will break open the hedge and lead His flock out into the field. Christ will be in front. Showing the way. Meaning, when you think you have lost, God will show you the way. He will break the hedge by using a David. What kept you at bay will break before God’s mighty hand. Before any sword has been lifted, the battle had been won.

But the key here is that you must know God’s voice. It is in the knowing that you will follow Christ through the hedge into victory.

Azekah means cultivated ground and was a fortified city during the time of the judges. It was a place of refuge for many. It had seen many battles and a few miraculous interventions. Staying in this city, you know you are well protected.

Ephes Dammin means the boundary of blood. It serves as a reminder of ancient struggles and the boundary where bloodshed occurred—a poignant marker in biblical history.

Saul and his men camped in the Valley of Elah. It was the opposite of Sochoh. They were out in the open. The valley is a low place. They were not protected.

The root of the word Elah can be described as a place of foolishness, or a failure to live up to cognitive standards or common codes of conduct. It also means worthlessness or a worthless thing.

Saul could have stayed in Azekah. That would have given them an eagle’s view, but he camped in the valley where they felt worthless and foolish. Being in this place set Israel up for failure. It held them in captivity before they began.

The very reason Goliath could play with their minds and get the upper hand so easily.

But, you see, they needed a remnant; one who is unafraid to break the hedge. He has put them together, broken the hedge, and passed through it into victory. He led the way.

David is a picture of Christ that shows us the way out and when Goliath’s head rolled, the hedge was broken, fear and despair were demolished, and the Philistines scattered.

They were not settled in Sochoh anymore because there was no hedge they could use.

When you trust in God, when you know the good shepherd’s voice, you have the victory already. Christ has shown you the way. Fear and despair cannot hold you once you know His voice. The battle is the Lord’s, and the victory is yours.

Get to know his voice. How do you do that? By reading and studying the word. By spending time with God. Being obedient is the first step to your victory.

Whatever you face, know that God is with you. He is already there. You don’t have to listen to the lies or stay in the low country. You can go higher, there where the eagles fly.

Grace and peace to you.

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A 12 Day Bible plan: The Lessons we Learn from David and Goliath and How to overcome Despair and Fear.

A 12 Day Bible plan by Lynelle Clark 

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Key scripture: 1 Sam 17 (KJV)

David and Goliath story had captured the minds of many children, warriors, and believers. It is a story of war, dedication, and unwavering faith in an unseen God.

However, the story of David and Goliath reveals more than what we read in the key scripture of this bible plan. It takes us from the charismatic into the apostolic sphere with precision and unwavering fear. We are called to do mighty exploits in God’s name. We can relinquish our despair and fear and walk into battle with the right mindset.

The symbolic significance of this confrontation in the history of Israel gives us a deeper look into our own life and how to face the battle within. This is a battle where you have to choose your war tools carefully. It is also important to wear the correct armour, otherwise you will be caught off guard.

You are ready to face your fears when you face your Goliath.

The twelve-day bible plan is devised to fall in love with God’s word again. God’s word will give you the mandate to operate as an exact representative of God on this earth. A remnant called to obey, to overcome and lead others to victory.

I would like to invite you on this journey of discovery as you learn the truths and the practical application to overcome. There might be many unfamiliar phrases you haven’t heard before and don’t understand, but I want to invite you to reach out and ask.

The Apostolic movement is not for the fainthearted but for the equipping of the saints to lead us back to Christ, our final destination.

Grace and peace to you. 

Lynelle
Hephzibeula Intercontinental Ministries: H.I.M. 

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Seven Characteristics of a Fully-Functioning Person

Written by Kain Ramsay

One of my biggest influences in the realm of personal development has been the work of Carl Rogers, the pioneer of person-centred counselling and author of 'On Becoming a Person'. I first came across his work while studying entry-level psychology and explored it further as I trained in counselling over a decade ago.

The greatest thing about Rogers' methodology for me is his humanity and compassion. He is extremely considerate of our individuality, emphasizes potential rather than pathology, and allows a lot of space in his theories and frameworks for people to be themselves and live the concepts in accordance with who they are.

One of these frameworks, and the one I'd like to discuss in this article, is the seven characteristics of a fully-functioning person, which he discusses in his excellent book On Becoming a Person. These qualities aren't something we reach at; instead, they're a continual process we strive for (Rogers refers to this as "the good life).

As you'll see, these qualities are more philosophical in nature than practical life advice, and many of them are interconnected. They're all about optimising our human potential and offering a beneficial summary of things to be aware of as we reflect on our daily lives.

Here are the Seven Characteristics of a Fully-Functioning Person;

# 1. Growing Openness to Experience

Having a growing openness to experience is about learning to accept the circumstances of life as they are, without needing them to be something different. It's also about stepping away from defensiveness. In this light, Defensiveness might be characterized as: "self-defense in the form of righteous indignation or innocent victimhood to avoid a perceived assault."

When we feel under emotional assault or criticism, defensiveness is generally synonymous with redirecting the blame away from ourselves and onto someone else. We are more receptive to what is unfolding before us as it occurs since we are less prone to react in an unconscious, knee-jerk manner.

# 2. Living Life Existentially

We tend to interpret our experiences through the prism of what we already believe about ourselves and the world, usually in a way that confirms these beliefs. However, when we embrace Rogers's "increasingly existential lifestyle," we reverse this process, allowing our personality and self-concept to develop based on what we are experiencing (rather than the other way around).

So, what does this imply in practice? Let's assume a person praises us for a job well done. If we apply our current belief system (which holds that we're not very good at what we're doing), we might dismiss their statement as them "just being polite" or even respond with, "Oh, it was nothing...," thus rejecting the compliment. However, if we allow our experience to shape our self-esteem, we may accept this compliment for what it is. Just a compliment.

This, too, demands us to cultivate mindfulness and live each moment completely. What I enjoy about this quality is that it includes a little mystery. Who knows what's possible if we let ourselves be open to our present-moment experience?

# 3. Increased trust in the Self

Self-confidence, in a nutshell. This is about believing in our judgment and ability to act appropriately in any situation. It's all about developing our sense of ethics and personal moral compass (rather than simply following the beliefs of others around us). This then leads us into...

# 4. Freedom of Choice

When we trust our internal procedure and external actions, we gain more freedom of choice. We are conscious of the distinction between “have to” and “choose to,” and because we understand that we have the power to respond in any scenario, we accept responsibility for our choices and conduct.

Granted, we live in a world where many people do self-centred, greedy, vindictive and highly destructive things, and while we have no freedom to choose what happens to us, we 100% have the freedom to choose how we respond in each situation that we face.

It's true that in some contexts, "control" has a negative connotation, but it is also true to say we have complete agency over all of our decisions and actions, allowing us to be who we are and act in accordance with our values and sense of right and wrong. Which then leads us to...

# 5. Raw Creativity

With the confidence to be ourselves and the self-trust that comes with it, we are able to be more inventive. As Rogers points out, without feeling compelled to conform to norms and values that are in conflict with our own, we may be even more creative when it comes to adjusting to our circumstances. Some people go on to found multinational corporations, socially innovative enterprises, and world-changing products or services during this stage of human development.

# 6. Consistency and Constructiveness

This idea appeals to me because it addresses the relationship between our inner and external selves. Rogers describes this as being open to all of our requirements while also maintaining a balance between them. According to Rogers, when individuals develop a congruent view of themselves (one in which their self-worth, self-image, and ideal self are similar rather than distinct), even aggressive needs are answered by inherent goodness within the individual.

# 7. A Purpose Oriented Life

The “fully-functioning” individual, according to Rogers, feels pleasure and pain, love and heartbreak, anxiety and bravery more intensely, and does not need more of or less of these experiences. The purpose-oriented individual is open to experiencing everything that life has to offer - including both good and bad.

Human beings cannot choose to be ignorant of specific events: when we numb so-called unpleasant emotions, we also numb everything. Receiving the entire spectrum of human existence - the good, the unbearable, and the heartbreaking - means opening ourselves up to a full, rich and purpose-oriented life.

And living life this way isn’t easy. As Rogers writes in On Becoming a Person:

“This process of the good life is not for the faint-hearted. It involves stretching, growing and embracing more and more of one’s potentialities. It involves the courage to be. It means immersing oneself fully into the stream of life.”

So to summarise, is it possible for you to become a fully functioning person?

Yes, of course, it is. But to achieve this, you must become willing to let go of any expectations you have regarding how your life should go. Lose your opinions, disregard your biases, your fears, insecurities, and embrace the opportunity you have to step apart from the norms that the majority of people live their lives by.

PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE QUESTIONS:

1. What are your initial thoughts about these characteristics?

2. In what ways are you unwilling to accept certain experiences?

3. In what ways can you become more fully functioning today?

Boek Vrystelling: Verlore Gisters deur Lynelle Clark

 

Genre: Misterieuse Spanningsverhaal

Uitgewer: Ns. Skrywershuis Publikasies

Novelle: 25058 woorde

ISBN: 978-1-7764392-8-7

Bladsye: 85

 

 

Sinopsis

 

Die Kennis van Goed en Kwaad is die dryfveer van Verlore Gisters. In ons daaglikse keuses berus die besluit by ons watter een sal seëvier. Kies ons verkeerd, wel, dan moet ons die prys betaal. Die vraag is wat sal jy doen om jou kind se nagedagtenis in ere te herstel? 

Bertha Geldenhuis se lewe het ’n lelike draai gemaak die dag toe sy met Heino Beetge en sy vriende deurmekaar geraak het. Die prys van dié vriendskap het haar alles wat belangrik is gekos.  

Wanneer hoop net ’n vae begrip word en vriendskap yler as hoendertande, dan weet jy jou keuse was ʼn fout. Sou sy die een hand wat wel na haar uitgehou word vat, of sou sy aanhou om die verkeerde besluite te neem? Die besluit van kennis van goed ... of kwaad? 

Luitenant-Kolonel Hendrik Swanepoel is op die drumpel van aftrede. Sy lewe as oujongkêrel en toegewyde polisieman was vervullend. Maar die dag toe hy Bertha Geldenhuis ontmoet, was sy keuses afgebaken in hoopvolle meetsnoere.  

Met die ewige vraag: wat beteken die kennis van goed en kwaad nou eintlik, word hy aangespoor om die antwoord vir Bertha te soek. Wat hy vind is meer as net ’n antwoord. Dit is ’n openbaring wat hom op wye draaie sou vat.  

Hoop is soms al wat ons het om aan vas te hou ...  

’n Spannende misterie-novelle.  

 

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Empowering women in August

 

 

Scripture: Proverbs 31: 10

An excellent woman [one who is spiritual, capable, intelligent, and virtuous], who is he who can find her? Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls. (Amp)

Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. (KJV)

A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds. (MSG)

A wife of noble character who can find her? She is worth far more than rubies. (NIV)

Wie sal 'n deugsame vrou vind? want haar waarde is ver bo korale. (AFR53)

A woman of noble character is a woman who follows the biblical principles of Proverbs 31:10-31 we heard this morning. She is virtuous, capable, trustworthy, hardworking, generous, wise, and God-fearing. She is also more precious than rubies/ diamonds. 

Today, these qualities are hard to find among women, but when you find one, you must cling to that person. Why? So that her character can rub off on you and you can become like her, a woman of noble standing.

On Saturday, I took part in the perseverance walk at the SAP, CPF event for women. We walked around the rugby field a few times (4). During this walk, I noticed one small yellow flower still blooming. I cannot say how many feet trampled over her. But here was this little flower, so minute in the larger scope of the field, still blooming her heart out.

At that moment, I recognized her strength and tenacity. She was not willing to bow her head amid adversaries. She held her head high, and she bloomed. She fulfilled her purpose.

Do you know what is your purpose?

Do you have goals that would bring you closer to your purpose?

Now, you will tell me, you don’t know my story Lynelle, and you are right, I don’t. But I know my story. I know about desperation and poverty; I understand about lack, and the depression and fear that follow it. I can write books about the unfairness dealt to me, bitter stories of discouragement and disillusionment, but I choose not to focus on that. I choose to bloom where I am planted.

One lesson I have learned during my life walk is this: No One Will Believe In You If You Don’t Believe In Yourself. If you do not make a conscious decision to lift your head and bloom where you are planted, no one will reach out or help you.  

Ruth, the woman from the Bible, was a noble woman. A Proverbs 31 woman. A woman I can relate to. She chose to follow Naomi. This led her to the fields of Boas and today her name is still mentioned hundreds of years after her death. Why? Because she made an intentional decision to stick with one woman.

How can you do this? Living with Intent Journal is created to help you to formulate your plans and stick with them. Use the journal like a tool.

Right at the beginning of the journal, it begins with Self-Love. If you cannot love yourself, no one else will. 

      Ø Don't Compare Yourself to Others.

Ø  Grow Your Positive Vibe.

Ø  Do An Activity You Love at least once a month.

Ø  Find A Place That Makes You Happy.

Ø  Clean Your Room and Environment.

Ø  Don't Forget to Take Time to Relax.

Ø  Eat healthily and exercise. Your future self will thank you one day.

Ø  Enjoy the little things.

Ø  Keep your chin up, shoulders straight and let your smile speak for you.

Ø  Get into the Word of God, study it and find your North. You cannot find it without God.

Remember: Diamonds are born under immense pressure. A noble woman is not born like one. She is planted, pressed, sometimes forgotten, but when she immersed from the ground and cleaned, she shines.

But it all starts with one decision. A decision only you can make.

If you need guidance, support, or an ear, reach out to a life coach or counsellor near you. It is your choice; I cannot force you. But if you don’t, you will still be here next year, in the same position.

I was where you are right now, eleven years ago. I understand the difficulties and the problems. I understand the fears and worries. I know what it is to feel alone, desperate, without hope. It is only when I reached out that I could find the way forward. For each of us, it is different, but when you make an intentional decision, you can encourage others.

Position yourself, get a Naomi in your life. Follow and learn. Nobility is a seed that needs water. Water gives life. Once you water that seed, it will grow and you will become like that little flower that blooms where she is planted. 

Contact me at lynelleclark@gmail.com if you want to connect or in need of a life coach.