The Power of Positivity… Through the Eyes of King David
This past week I had a golden opportunity to jump on the bandwagon of negativity and bash a brother who did something I disagree with theologically, historically, and biblically. I could have scored some easy points for my “team.” It … Continue reading →
This past week I had a golden opportunity to jump on the bandwagon of negativity and bash a brother who did something I disagree with theologically, historically, and biblically. I could have scored some easy points for my “team.” It was a no-brainer from my Karaite Jewish perspective. Instead, I chose to join my Methodist friend Keith Johnson in a message of solidarity focusing on the power of positivity. We decided to ask once again, “What would David do?” Thankfully, the Tanakh gives us a perfect picture of how King David dealt with a situation of negativity. We also looked at a second witness in the Book of Jeremiah. Our innocent inquiry turned into a remarkable roundtable of revelation in the word of Yehovah. I look forward to reading your comments below!
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Keith: Welcome to the BFA International audio blog! I am your host, Keith Johnson, and I am here ready, willing, and able to tell it like it is… at least through my own eyes. I can’t be contained, controlled, or consoled! I’m as mad as… okay, let me get a hold of myself here!
One of the reasons I started this vehicle for communication is because, when I’m preaching, teaching, or producing a new program, I don’t always get to share some important things that are happening in the world or in my life that I want to share with you fine folks. Since I’m without the key maker today, who’s at an undisclosed location, I’ve decided to reach out to a special guest to help me address something I have been struggling with for some time. So, without further ado, let’s get started.
I’ve been really discouraged with what I’m calling the spirit of negativity that I have seen increase over the last year or so, especially when there’s a conflict of core beliefs between the people of God. I’m getting fed up with those who I call the “know-it-somes”, who learned something new and now claim to know it all for all people. And worse than that, they degrade, disrespect, and denigrate those who are on their own journey of discovery.
Okay, this week I’ve been challenged by my Jewish friend, Nehemia Gordon, who lives in China, to do an audio blog on this topic called The Power of Positivity… Through the Eyes of David. Now, let me give you some background. Nehemia and I have been walking a journey of ups and downs. Sometimes we agree, sometimes we disagree, sometimes we fight, sometimes we’re friends, but in the end, we’ve always tried to find some sort of biblical common ground to discuss what’s happening, both in the world, in our lives, and in ministry.
So, he really has challenged me. When we were in Israel together, we got a chance to talk about my concerns. We saw some things happening over there. We’ve seen some things happen over the last year or so that have discouraged both of us. In fact, I argue, and I will bring this up with him, that the spirit of negativity is part of the reason that Nehemia is over in China. That’s my opinion. I’m going to ask him during our interview whether that’s the case.
But we have been dealing with this, and so what I decided to do without the key maker today, I’ve got a rig here that I’ve set up. I’m going to try to get a hold of him and have an interview with him. Who knows how long it will go; he talks for much longer than I do, but it is great to be able to do that with him.
So, let’s get started and see if I can get a hold of him and see what we can come up with!
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This is all good advice, and i think it should generally be the first approach, but in the spirit of solomon, *Ecc 3: v1. To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven*, i would like to offer a countermeasure
2Ch 19: v2. And Jehu … said to king Jehoshaphat, Shouldest thou help the ungodly, and love them that hate the LORD? therefore [is] wrath upon thee from before the LORD.
Mal 2: v17. Ye have wearied the LORD with your words. Yet ye say, Wherein have we wearied [him?] When ye say, Every one that doeth evil [is] good in the sight of the LORD, and he delighteth in them; or, Where [is] the God of judgment?
Very enjoyable talk, I value their knowledge – I could never understand on this level, on my own.
So thankful I found truth in Torah in October 2018 after 25 years of religious bondage! I love truth and was seeking for truth about the meaning of a word in the KJV bible,when I found so much more! Thanks be to Yahovah he has set me free! Blessings for all who are doing their best to find truth! Thank you Nehemiah and Keith.
Again Nehemia and Keith, Thank You for another Amazing teaching. I Thank You Both for , Taking Off The Cover Of TORAH” for me. Your approach to teaching series or Torah Pearls opens up Yehovah’s Word bringing it alive, that we can put on each day and walk in. Yehovah Bless you today and everyday.
Perhaps she meant that if you believe Yeshua as Messiah orthodox will not accept you into fellowship. They all call Yeshua belief “idol worship”, in my experience, everywhere you go, I wonder if Karaites decline to worship with Yeshua believers.Thank God for you, who has no such bigotry at all.
This subject speaks volumes into my life right now. We do not need to know the details of who said what to whom. We just need to take these wonderful examples in the Tanakh and apply them to our lives daily. Who would have thought that a Karaite and an ex Methodist Minister could be grafted into one Tree that teaches Torah together and produce such wonderful fruit. The fruit I have sampled today has a strong flavour of integrity.
Even without knowing the conflict, this has still reminded me of the spirit in which I should respond.
“Hugging the Torah!” without the cover! Awesome, awesome, awesome! Praise God, and many blessings to both of you! Shema Yisra’el.
Thank you! His timing, as always, perfect! (I sure needed to hear this).
Praying for you two…His Peace!
Thank you so much for this discussion.. My husband and I have become rather isolated as we’ve been avoiding the negativity…
It’s my understanding that YHWH desires a personal relationship with each of us.. As I gain a more clear understanding of His Word (because you have opened it to us) I adapt my behavior to more reflect His Word.
I like the little saying “if you’re busy doing the does…you don’t have time to do the don’ts” ….
We have made it a point to avoid ministries that attacked someone else’s belief, or focused on what they think is error…and have noticed that this has become a theme of so many.
Again thank you for removing the cover.
So what is the controversy you are talking about. How can we agree when we don’t know what the issue at hand is? Please let us know. Thank you.
Keith, don’t want to be ‘negative’ but, may I ask what event triggered this ?
Hey Keith and Nehemia – thank you for this. Insightful and inspiring. Cheers, Owen
Thanks guys, good points that should be taken to heart by all sides. But, if this is in response to what erupted last week, I don’t think this would or should apply. There is a line that has to be drawn somewhere, and when something so repulsive surfaces I think a better example to follow would be Joshua and/or Elijah [and no, I’m not saying we should start killing people].
This incident was far more than just differing opinions or misunderstandings – it was the highest form of pagan idolatry using the Torah to prop it up as truth. Are we to remain silent when so many of our ‘neighbors’/’brothers’ are going down a road of destruction because of the lies spoken against Yehovah?
Shalom
Hi Miriam, Ami Ortiz was attacked by a terrorist who has been prosecuted by the government of Israel. Accusing Jews as a group for the actions of a lone wolf terrorist is ridiculous and inflammatory.
It wouldl have been better to let one know what the issue was
In general, yes, the Jews can get along while disagreeing =except= for those who believe in Yeshua. Ask Ami Ortiz or the people of Arad who have been persecuted by their Jewish ‘brethren’.
Excellent reminder. Praying that Yehovah will spit you out of that whale soon! Shalom!
I thank you and Keith for addressing this issue.
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