Harvest of Asher

Harvest of Asher Harvest of Asher is a Messianic congregation of Jewish and Gentile believers in Akko, Israel.

14/06/2026

WEEKLY TEACHING FROM GUY­­­­­­

When we read the story of Korah's rebellion, it is easy to focus on the conflict, the judgment, and the challenge against the leadership of Moses and Aaron. Yet after the rebellion comes to an end, God gives Israel a sign that is not merely about judgment, but about His choice, His faithfulness, and His power to bring life.

God commands that a staff from each tribe be placed before Him in the Tent of Meeting. The following morning Moses enters and witnesses an extraordinary miracle:

"And behold, the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi had budded, brought forth buds, bloomed blossoms, and yielded almonds." (Numbers 17:23 - Hebrew translation; Numbers 17:8 - English translation).

Aaron's staff was a dead piece of wood, cut off from its source of life. According to nature, it could never blossom or bear fruit. Yet in a single night God caused it to pass through the entire life cycle of an almond tree: budding, blossoming, and producing mature fruit.

Why did God choose almonds?

The almond tree holds a unique place in Scripture. It is the first tree to awaken after winter. While other trees still appear dormant, the almond tree begins to bloom. Because of this, it became a symbol of watchfulness, readiness, faithfulness, and the fulfillment of God's promises.

This symbolism appears clearly in the call of the prophet Jeremiah:

"The word of the Lord came to me, saying, 'What do you see, Jeremiah?' And I said, 'I see a branch of an almond tree.' Then the Lord said to me, 'You have seen well, for I am watching over My word to perform it.'" (Jeremiah 1:11–12)

In Hebrew there is a beautiful wordplay between shaqed (שָׁקֵד) - almond and shoqed (שׁוֹקֵד) - watching, being vigilant. Just as the almond tree hastens to bloom, God declares that He watches over His word and faithfully brings it to pass.

When Aaron's staff produces almonds, God is sending a message to Israel: just as the almond tree awakens quickly and surely, so He is faithful to fulfill His word and confirm His choice. Aaron's priesthood was not established by human ambition or political power, but by God's sovereign decision.

The miracle also carries a deeper spiritual lesson. The dry staff represents a condition without life. Many times we experience seasons that feel dry, barren, and hopeless. Yet the God of Aaron's staff is able to bring life out of what appears dead. What seems impossible to man remains possible with God.

The symbolism of the almond appears again in the Tabernacle. The golden menorah was decorated with almond blossoms, buds, and almond-shaped cups:

"And on the lampstand itself were four cups shaped like almond blossoms with buds and flowers." (Exodus 25:34)

The menorah was designed like a living tree. It stood in the Holy Place as a tree of light. The almond, symbolizing watchfulness, life, and renewal, became part of the symbol of God's presence among His people. The message was clear: God is alive, active, and continually watching over His word.

The message of Aaron's staff ultimately points to Yeshua the Messiah.

Aaron's staff was dry, lifeless, and incapable of producing fruit. Yet God caused it to blossom, bud, and bear almonds. This miracle revealed God's choice, God's power, and God's faithfulness.

In a similar way, Yeshua the Messiah was rejected, crucified, and buried. To human eyes, everything appeared finished. Yet God raised Him from the dead, demonstrating that His promises never fail and that He faithfully watches over His Word to fulfill it.

The resurrection of Yeshua is the greatest demonstration that God truly watches over His word. What God promised through the Torah, the Prophets, and the Psalms, He fulfilled in His Messiah.

Aaron's blossoming staff confirmed his calling as high priest. Yeshua the Messiah was confirmed as the eternal High Priest through His resurrection and exaltation. The almond tree, which symbolizes watchfulness and faithfulness, reminds us that God brings life where there is death and hope where there is despair.

Yet the message does not end with Yeshua. It extends to His people. Just as God is watching over His word, believers are called to live watchfully and faithfully.

Peter writes:

"But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. Do not fear their threats; do not be troubled. But sanctify Messiah as Lord in your hearts, always being prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you for the reason for the hope that is in you." (1 Peter 3:14–15)

And again: "Be sober-minded; be watchful." (1 Peter 5:8)

The word "watchful" beautifully reflects the biblical symbolism of the almond tree. Just as the almond tree is the first tree to awaken from the winter season and announce the coming spring, believers are called to remain spiritually awake, alert, and attentive to God's voice.

Believers in Messiah Yeshua are called as a community to be ready, watching over our walk with God, remaining faithful to His Word, bearing fruit, and always prepared to testify concerning the hope we have in Messiah.

The almond reminds us that God watches over His Word to fulfill it, and His people are called to live with the same attitude of vigilance, faithfulness, and readiness.

Aaron's staff, the almond tree, the menorah, and Yeshua the Messiah all proclaim the same truth: God is faithful. God watches over His Word. God brings life out of death. And God calls His people to live watchfully, faithfully, and fruitfully until the fulfillment of all His promises.

07/06/2026

When the Lion Killed the Prophet
A Message for the Last Days

The story in 1 Kings 13 is one of the most sobering accounts in Scripture. The man of God from Judah received a clear command from God. He was not to eat bread, drink water, or return by the same way he had come. He heard the voice of the Lord clearly, and there was no confusion about the instruction he had received.

Yet along the way he encountered an old prophet who said:

“I too am a prophet as you are, and an angel spoke to me by the word of the Lord, saying, ‘Bring him back with you to your house, that he may eat bread and drink water.’ ” 1 Kings 13:18

The tragedy of the story is not that the man of God failed to hear God. He heard Him clearly. His downfall began when he allowed another voice to override what God had already spoken. He accepted a new word that contradicted the word he had personally received from the Lord.

As I reflect on this account, I cannot help but think about the days in which we live. We are surrounded by voices. There are sermons, teachings, prophecies, opinions, influencers, and spiritual experiences. Some are from God, and some are not. This is why the warning of Yeshua is more relevant than ever:

“And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.” Matthew 24:11

And again:

"For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect." Matthew 24:24

Yeshua never said there would be a shortage of spiritual voices in the last days. Quite the opposite. He warned that there would be many voices, many claims, many signs, and many attempts to deceive. Therefore discernment is not optional for the believer. It is essential.

The Scriptures remain our foundation and final authority. Every voice, every prophecy, every teaching, and every spiritual experience must be tested against the Word of God. Yet at the same time, the believer is called to more than simply knowing the Scriptures intellectually. We are called to walk with God and to know His voice personally.

In the last days, it will not be enough merely to know the Scriptures. We must also know the voice of God. Many will hear spiritual voices and be exposed to various teachings, prophecies, and revelations. But only those who cultivate a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit, remain rooted in the Word of God, and exercise spiritual discernment will be able to distinguish truth from deception and remain faithful until the coming of the Lord.

The tragedy of the man of God teaches us that hearing God once is not enough. We must continue walking in obedience to what He has spoken and guard our hearts against voices that seek to pull us away from His truth.

The Holy Spirit does not lead every believer in exactly the same way. Some are guided primarily through Scripture. Others receive direction in prayer. Some experience a strong inward witness of peace or warning. Others receive confirmation through the body of believers. At times, God even uses circumstances to direct our steps.

The methods may differ, but the source is the same. The Holy Spirit knows each believer personally and leads each one according to God's purpose and calling. Yet no matter how He speaks, He will never contradict the Word He has already given.

This is why believers should not compare their walk with someone else's walk. God deals with His children individually. What matters is not that we all hear Him in the same way, but that we all learn to recognize His voice and obey Him.

Yeshua said:
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:” John 10:27

The heart of the matter is not merely to know about God, but to know Him personally. To know His Word and to walk in it; to recognize the voice of the Shepherd.

The more time we spend in prayer, in the Word, in worship, and in obedience, the more sensitive we become to the voice of the Holy Spirit. A believer who knows the Shepherd's voice will not easily be led astray by the voice of a stranger.

The man of God in 1 Kings 13 serves as a warning to every generation. He did not fall because he could not hear God. He fell because he listened to another voice instead of remaining faithful to what God had already spoken.

In these last days, may we be a people who are deeply rooted in the Word, sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit, quick to test every voice, and faithful to follow the Shepherd wherever He leads.

For the days are growing darker, the voices are becoming louder, and the return of our Lord draws nearer. More than ever, we need ears that hear what the Spirit is saying and hearts that are willing to obey.

“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” Revelation 2:7

May we not merely know only the Scriptures. May we know the Author of the Scriptures. May we recognize His voice, walk in His Spirit, and remain faithful until the return of our Lord Yeshua HaMashiach.

27/04/2026

WEEKLY TEACHING FROM GUY­­­­­­ - BORN TO BE VICTORIOUS

A life of holiness and a life of victory are not abstract ideas or distant goals, but a life which God makes available to all. Many tend to think that spiritual victory belongs only to especially strong or perfect people, yet the Scriptures present a very different picture. In 1 John 5:4 it is written: “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world, our faith.” And it continues: “Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Yeshua is the Son of God?” (1 John 5:5). This means that victory is not the result of personal strength, but of spiritual birth. Whoever is born of God carries within him a new nature, a new identity, and a new power to face daily life.

The world we live in is full of pressures, temptations, and values that do not align with the will of God. At times the struggle feels overwhelming, and compromise seems easier than standing in truth. Yet the Scriptures emphasize that the tool for victory is unwavering faith, a daily decision to rely on God’s truth even when emotions or circumstances pull in another direction. Faith connects what God says with how we choose to live. It enables us to see beyond what things look like; instead holding on to the truth even when it is difficult.

Here is where holiness comes in. Holiness is a way of life that expresses belonging. In Leviticus 19:2 it is written: “Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy". This calling is not limited to religious rituals; it reaches into every area of life. Holiness is expressed in honest speech, integrity, forgiveness, love for others, and guarding the heart. It is tested exactly in the small moments, when no one is watching, when there is no external pressure, only an internal choice.

Yeshua deepens this understanding when He teaches: “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’ But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire." (Matthew 5:21–22). And further: “But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,” (Matthew 5:44). In this, we see that true holiness is an inner condition that flows outward, not only actions, but the heart itself.

Examples from the New Testament illustrate this clearly. Stephen forgives those who harm him even in a moment of suffering, Peter rises after failure and becomes bold in faith, and Tabitha lives a life full of kindness and good works. Their lives reflected a true belonging to God and victory through living by faith.

The central question is not whether there is a struggle, but how will we respond to it. Will we surrender to the daily pressures of the world, or stand in who we are in Yeshua? We are called to live victorious lives, walking in holiness by faith. We have the power to choose the lives we will live.

19/04/2026

WEEKLY TEACHING FROM GUY­­­­­­ - THE TRUE SOURCE OF POWER

In a world where people seek power, influence, and recognition, the Scriptures remind us of a deeper and quieter truth: God is not looking for those who appear impressive in the eyes of others, but for a humble heart. Often, the desire to be “great” is what distances a person from what is real, while humility opens the way to God’s presence.

One story that illustrates this sharply is that of Simon the Sorcerer. He was a man who knew how to impress those around him, to the point that people regarded him as possessing divine power. When he met the apostles, he saw how the Holy Spirit was given through the laying on of hands and a strong desire arose within him to obtain that same power. This desire did not come from a longing to serve or draw near to God, but from a wish to control and possess that power for himself. He even offered money in order to receive this ability, thereby revealing the motives of his heart: “Give me also this authority so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit” (Acts 8:19) The answer he received was clear and painful: the gifts of God cannot be bought, and a heart that is not upright cannot carry them.

Moses is described as the most humble of all people. He stood before Pharaoh, led an entire nation, witnessed great miracles, and spoke with God, yet he did not see himself as the center. His humility did not prevent him from acting with power; rather, it enabled him to be a faithful vessel. He did not seek honor for himself, and therefore he was able to bear great responsibility without being broken by it.

David presents an example of another kind of humility. He was a king, a warrior, and a leader, someone who experienced victories and success, but also failures and falls. What set him apart was not perfection, but his ability to acknowledge his sin, to be broken, and to return to God with a whole heart. His humility was expressed in his willingness to bring his weaknesses before God rather than hide them. A broken and contrite heart became a source of deeper relationship, not a barrier.

In the New Testament we also encounter John the Baptist, a figure of great influence around whom many gathered. Yet when the time came, he was able to say simply that he was not the center, but only a voice crying in the wilderness. He did not cling to his status or try to preserve his influence, but chose to make room for another. His humility was not only an inner trait, but a conscious decision to let go of personal honor so that something greater could be revealed.

When we look at all these figures together, it becomes clear that the main difference is not the amount of power or influence they had, but the motives of the heart. Some seek power to elevate themselves, while others are willing to lower themselves so that God may work through them. The story of Simon the Sorcerer warns against the desire to take for ourselves what is meant to be a gift, while the lives of Moses, David, and John show that humility is what enables a person to carry that gift.

In the end, the Scriptures invite each person to ask not only what they are seeking, but why. Is the desire to appear great in the eyes of others, or to be faithful in the eyes of God? For God indeed lifts up the humble, but only those who remain humble are able to stand when they are lifted.

12/04/2026

WEEKLY TEACHING FROM GUY­­­­­­ - OUR FIRST FRUIT

The appointed times of the Lord appear in the bible as a sacred system of time established by God for the people of Israel, not merely as historical remembrance but as a foundation of covenant and identity. It is written in Leviticus 23:1–2, “And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, Speak to the children of Israel and say to them: The appointed times of the Lord, which you shall proclaim to be holy convocations, these are My appointed times.” This clearly shows that these times were given to Israel. Likewise, in Exodus 31:17 it is written, “It is a sign between Me and the children of Israel forever; for in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, and on the seventh day He rested and was refreshed.” referring to the Sabbath, emphasizing that sacred time itself is part of the covenant between God and Israel. In Deuteronomy 16:16–17, Israel is commanded to appear before the Lord three times a year at the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles, demonstrating that these appointed times are an inseparable part of the life of the people before God.

In the New Testament, an additional layer is revealed that does not cancel the appointed times but brings them into fullness. Yeshua fulfills the appointed times of The Lord. According to Luke 24:6–7, He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, saying, ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.’ The resurrection takes place during the days of Unleavened Bread. When this is connected with Leviticus 23:11, “He shall wave the sheaf before the Lord, to be accepted on your behalf; on the day after the Sabbath the priest shall wave it,” it reveals that Yeshua rose as the firstfruit of the harvest, at the very time that signifies the beginning of a greater process.

Here, the words of Paul the Apostle bring deeper understanding. In 1 Corinthians 15:20 it is written, “But now Messiah is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.” Paul uses the concept of firstfruits from the Torah to explain the resurrection of Yeshua, showing that this event is not disconnected but part of the structure of the appointed times themselves. In addition, in Colossians 2:16–17 it is written, “So let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon or sabbaths, which are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is of Messiah.” This is not a cancellation of the appointed times, but a revelation that they point toward a complete reality fulfilled in the Messiah. Paul does not abolish the times, he reveals their fullness.

After the resurrection, Yeshua sends His disciples, as it is written in Acts 1:8, “You shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” What began as firstfruits was the beginning of the great commission. Matthew 28:16-20 The process continues through the counting of the Omer, a time of waiting and preparation, until the moment of fulfillment arrives.

In Acts 2:1–4 it is written, “When the Day of Pentecost (Shavuot) had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” Here the stage of the harvest is revealed. If the resurrection is the firstfruits, then Shavuot is the beginning of the spiritual harvest. They received power from the Holy Spirit and went out into the world.

Thus, a clear continuity is formed in which the appointed times of the Lord given to Israel in the Torah are not canceled but brought into deeper meaning. Yeshua operates within them, Paul explains their depth, and the community continues the process. The appointed times are not merely a remembrance of the past, but a living revelation that leads from the firstfruits to the harvest, from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.

05/04/2026

WEEKLY TEACHING FROM GUY­­­­­­ - CAN THESE BONES LIVE

The vision of the dry bones, described in Ezekiel 37:1–14, is powerful and significant. The prophet Ezekiel is carried by the Spirit of the Lord into a valley full of dry bones, and there he is asked the central question: “Son of man, can these bones live?” (Ezekiel 37:3).

This is not only a question for the prophet, it is a question that echoes in every generation, especially in our own, as we face a complex reality filled with pain, fear, and uncertainty. The dry bones represent a state of deep despair and loss of hope. Later in the chapter it is said explicitly: “Our bones are dried up, and our hope is lost” (Ezekiel 37:11).

This is the voice of a people in exile, but also the voice of an individual who feels disconnected, exhausted, and empty within. It is possible to look alive on the outside, functioning in our daily activities but at the same time to feel that life itself lacks the power of the spirit (breath). But the prophecy does not stop at describing the condition. God commands the prophet: “Prophesy over these bones” (Ezekiel 37:4). As Ezekiel speaks the word of the Lord, a process begins: the bones come together, tendons and flesh appear, and bodies are formed. Yet the text emphasizes a critical point: “There was no breath in them” (Ezekiel 37:8). There is structure, there is restoration, but there is still no real life.

This principle goes all the way back to creation. In Genesis 2:7 it is written: “The Lord God breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.” Only when God breathes His Spirit into man does he become a living being. True life does not come from physical existence alone, but from the presence of God’s Spirit.

In the next stage of the vision, God commands: “Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, son of man, and say to the breath, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe on these slain, that they may live.” (Ezekiel 37:9). Then the transformation takes place: “The breath came into them, and they lived” (Ezekiel 37:10). Here we see the heart of the prophecy, not just restoration, but resurrection. Not just outward rebuilding, but inward life.

This vision connects directly to the promise in Ezekiel 36:26–27: "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them". It also aligns with the words of Jeremiah 31:33: “I will put My law within them, and write it on their hearts.” Meaning, God’s plan for Israel doesn't end with returning to the land (Aliyah), or national restoration alone, but it includes a deeper inner transformation, a new heart and a new spirit.

Indeed, the vision continues: “I will open your graves… and bring you into the land of Israel” (Ezekiel 37:12). Many see in this a clear picture of the ingathering of exiles and the national rebirth of Israel. Yet the promise goes further: “I will put My Spirit within you, and you shall live” (Ezekiel 37:14). This reveals a two-stage process: physical restoration and spiritual awakening.

This spiritual resurrection is connected to the identity and the ministry of Yeshua. He spoke about passing from death to life (John 5:24) and about receiving the Holy Spirit (John 20:22). Just as in Ezekiel’s vision of the dry bones coming to life through the spirit; it is in this way that man also receives a new life in the spirit by God's intervention.

In the difficult days we are living through as a nation, when reality can feel like a valley of dry bones, Ezekiel’s message remains deeply relevant. Even when hope seems lost, God is still at work. Even when there is a body without spirit, He promises to resurrect. The process may not yet be complete, but it has already begun.

The call for us today is to be part of this process, to listen to the Word of God, to open our hearts to His Spirit, and to believe that even what seems dry and dead can live again. "For the Word of the Lord stands forever, and His promise is clear: Then you shall know that I am the Lord, when I have opened your graves, O My people, and brought you up from your graves. I will put My Spirit in you, and you shall live, and I will place you in your own land. Then you shall know that I, the Lord, have spoken it and performed it,” says the Lord.” (Ezekiel 37:13–14).

29/03/2026

MY WORD WILL NOT PASS AWAY

Psalm 114:1-8
1 When Israel went out of Egypt,
The house of Jacob from a people of strange language,
2 Judah became His sanctuary,
And Israel His dominion.

3 The sea saw it and fled;
Jordan turned back.
4 The mountains skipped like rams,
The little hills like lambs.
5 What ails you, O sea, that you fled?
O Jordan, that you turned back?
6 O mountains, that you skipped like rams?
O little hills, like lambs?

7 Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord,
At the presence of the God of Jacob,
8 Who turned the rock into a pool of water,
The flint into a fountain of waters.

During the Passover prayers in the synagogue, Psalm 114:1-8 is read. Looking at it in a Messianic light, we experience one of the most powerful psalms. Although a short psalm, it's depth presents a reality in which creation itself responds to the Presence of the God of Israel. (Psalm 114:3-7)

It is not just a poetic song but a declaration which shows how the physical world is more abstract than our perception of it. It reflects how the world is subject to the will of the Lord and that it responds to His word.

The reality of this truth is fully expressed in the events of the Exodus from Egypt. On the night of redemption, as described in Exodus 12:12-13, the destroyer passed through the land of Egypt, passing over the houses of the Hebrews which were marked with the blood of the sacrificial lamb. This was not coincidence but a miracle directed of God's design, an expression of His covenant and mercy.

Later, while standing at the Red Sea, the children of Israel stood before an impassable barrier. But according to Exodus 14: 21-22, the sea was split and the people passed through it on dry land. The waters themselves responded to the word of the Lord. The impossible opened and became a way.

From a Believer's understanding, this principle continues to exist. In the words of Yeshua, as written in Matthew 24:35; "Heaven and earth will pass away but My words will not pass away". These words echo what is written in Psalm 119:89; "Forever, O Lord, Your word stands in the heavens". Together these two scriptures present one clear truth which is that the physical world is temporary and changing but the word of the Lord is eternal and stands above everything. This truth does not belong only to the past but also in the present. There are moments in which we see that the laws of nature are not the final line.

Such is the case with a member of our congregation who lives in Nahariya. A missile struck outside his home while he sat inside the house. According to all the physical data and logically speaking when looking at the great amount of destruction that took place, it could have ended in a heavy disaster.

But a miracle happened, contrary to every expectation, he came out of the event with a light injury to his leg. This is not coincidence but a miracle, a testimony that the God of Israel acts also today.

Psalm 114 is not only a memory of the past but a call to observe the present. All creation, the sea, the rivers, and the mountains, respond to the presence of the Lord. When the Lord of all the earth acts, the impossible becomes possible.

As we approach the feast of Passover, the feast of redemption and miracles, we remember that what was then can happen also today. "Before the Lord, the Maker of the earth" then and also now. (Ps. 114:7)

Blessings for a peaceful Passover season to all.

22/03/2026

WHEN THE WORLD TREMBLES: WHAT DO WE STAND ON

We are not speaking today about something distant or theoretical. We are living this reality. We are in Israel, in a time of war. There is fear, there is uncertainty, there is pain, and the questions are real: what holds us, and what do we stand on when the world around us is shaking?

The world we live in is driven by one thing, power. Power expressed through money, gold, oil, and resources. Nations fight for control, economies are built on profit, and people build their lives on material success. It looks strong, it looks stable, but deep inside we begin to understand that all of these things are temporary. As it is written:
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (Matthew 6:19–21). If our heart is tied to what is temporary, then our stability will also be temporary.

The prophet Habakkuk saw a reality not so different from ours. He saw a world full of violence, injustice, and the power of the wicked. And he did not remain indifferent. He says: “When I heard, my body trembled…” (Habakkuk 3:16). He trembled, he was afraid, and this is important for us to understand, faith does not mean the absence of fear. True faith is formed in the midst of fear.

But in the midst of all this, Habakkuk receives a sharp and clear revelation about the world:
“Woe to him who builds his house by unjust gain…” (Habakkuk 2:9).
“Woe to him who builds a city with bloodshed and establishes a town by injustice” (Habakkuk 2:12).

There are people, there are systems, there are even nations that build themselves on greed, exploitation, and violence. They build cities, they build houses, but their foundation is corrupted. They may succeed for a time, they may appear strong, but within their foundation already lies the seed of their fall. A city built on blood will fall and a house built on unjust gain will collapse; this is a spiritual principle. And when we look at the world today, we see how relevant this is. Wars over resources, struggles for control, systems that seem strong but can collapse in a moment. And this is not only “out there.” It asks us a personal question: what are we building our lives on? Are we also leaning on temporary things, or do we have a different foundation?

In the midst of all this, Habakkuk reaches a turning point. After the fear, after the understanding, after seeing reality as it is, he makes a choice. He says: “Though the fig tree does not blossom and there is no fruit on the vines… yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in the God of my salvation” (Habakkuk 3:17–18).

This is faith. Not faith when everything is good, but faith when everything is shaking. And this foundation is fully revealed in Yeshua:

“The righteous shall live by his faith” (Habakkuk 2:4).
“The righteous shall live by faith” (Romans 1:17).
“I am the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6).
Money does not save, power does not sustain, and the systems of this world cannot give true stability. Only the Messiah is the foundation that cannot be shaken. And when we look ahead, we see a powerful example:
“And I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy one thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth.”” (Revelation 11:3). They will stand in a hostile world, in a time of darkness and opposition. They will not be surrounded by security or protected by human power, and yet the world will not be able to overcome them. Why? Because they stand in the calling of God, not in their own strength, but in His.

And this brings us back to ourselves, here and now. We are in a real war but in this reality, something deep is being revealed. How unstable this world truly is, how quickly things can change, and how little we can rely on what seemed secure yesterday. So the real question is not only what is happening around us, but what is happening within us. What do we stand on? What do we rely on? What holds us when there is no external security?

The world builds cities on blood and they fall. The world builds houses on unjust gain and they collapse. The world runs after gold and oil but they will not save it. This world is temporary but the one who stands on the Messiah stands forever. And in all of this, we are not called to run away and not to fear, but to stand. Like Habakkuk who chose to rejoice even when there was nothing, and like the two witnesses who stand even when the world is against them. Not by our own strength, but by faith, by truth, and by our identity.

For even when the earth shakes, God has not changed. And He is our strength:

“The Lord God is my strength” (Habakkuk 3:19).

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