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A Difficult Obligation
Proverbs 24: 17-18 Don’t rejoice when your enemy falls; don’t let your heart be glad when he stumbles. For Adonai might see it, and it would displease him; he might withdraw his anger from your foe. CJB
The public assassination of Charlie Kirk was a bombshell that disturbed many across the globe to say the least. His wife, family, friends, and all those who loved and admired him are experiencing heart-wrenching grief, pain and unbelief. The horrifying public murder of this young man is seared in the hearts of many. My heart goes out to his wife, children, family and friends of this fellow brother in Messiah.
Unfortunately, however, there are those who are celebrating his death. SMH! Imagine that! People are happy that he was murdered! This should not be! Posts on social media and inappropriate comments are insensitive to the gravity of the murder of a fellow human being.
As believers, in Yeshua we should never celebrate inwardly or outwardly when our enemies fall and suffer affliction regardless of who suffered because of them. The Word of G-D is clear on this matter, and celebrating could cause G-D to withdraw His wrath from one’s foe. What should our response be? According to G-D’s Word, we should pray for our enemies. (Matthew 5:44-48)
We ought to be praying for the suspected assassin of Charlie Kirk. We should be praying in all the ways that the Holy Spirit of G-D is directing us. The suspected assassin also has a family. His father and mother were instrumental in getting him to turn himself in to the authorities according to the news outlets. Can you imagine what his parents are going through? As a parent, I can’t imagine the devastating pain and grief of turning an adult child over to the authorities for a murder. And, if convicted, in the state of Utah, the shooter could get the death penalty. Whoa! Unimaginable as a parent! Yet, no one is talking about the pain of the “enemy’s” (suspected assassin’s) family, and as believers in Yeshua we have to pray for all… the victims and the perpetrators.
We are to pray for our enemies as commanded by our L-RD and Savior and we are not to celebrate any harm they might endure. We do not have the license to celebrate evil done to an enemy. Some of us don’t want to pray for our enemies. I get it! We feel they deserve punishment, and rightfully so. I get i! But that isn’t the point of this blog.The point, praying for our enemies is required.
Truly, I don’t want to pray for my enemies! But, that is not an option as a believer in Yeshua. I still must pray. We still must pray. We have to pray and if we don’t know how to pray or we are having a difficult time praying, then we are to ask ABBA to help us.
If we truly belong to the L-RD and Savior Yeshua and want to obey His directives…then we have to pray for our enemies, forgive and encourage others in the Body to do the same. When Yeshua hung on the cross for us wretched, despicable and disobedient humans after being horribly tortured, HE (Yeshua) modeled praying for one’s enemies. We were His enemies, yet He died for us while we were still in disobedience. Love and praying for one’s enemies doesn’t get any better than the example set by our Savior. Read the account of Yeshua’s execution. (Luke 23) He died for the world. The cross is still calling all to repent now, while it is today.
We are living in extremely dark times and evil is ramping up exponentially, and maybe at times seems to be winning. But, we have been warned in the Word of G-D that this would happen and thus we should not be caught off guard but prepared. Evil is seriously trying to destroy, kill and deceive all, whether cemented to the hem of Yeshua’s garment or not. And, now more than ever we have to hold onto the Word, if we call ourselves believers in the One true G-D.
As believers are called to take our grief, pain, anger, hurt, confusion, sadness to Him who is near the broken-hearted. (Psalm 34:18) We do not have the luxury to be in our feelings and give rise to celebration when an enemy stumbles or falls. As believers in Yeshua, we cannot celebrate the demise of a fellow human being. We are called to a higher standard. We are held to a higher standard. We are called to exercise the will of G-D as a witness of who we belong to. We are obligated to pray for our enemies. Is this call easy? You know the answer! But, we have a Helper, His Spirit who will and does lead us into all truth and appropriate responses.
If you have thought or spoken celebratory words for any kind of damage or death of an enemy, please repent. If you have posted vile comments, liked vile and derogatory comments about your enemy, let me encourage you to repent and take down any posts on social media. Any derogatory celebratory rhetoric you may have posted or spoken about this recent situation or any situation where evil seems to prevail…seek our Heavenly Father for repentance. Come out from among the evil doers in thoughts and actions. Let your light shine brightly. Let your salt season your arena as a child of the Living G-D. (Matthew 5:13-16)
Let us be encouraged to pray for the loss of a fellow brother in Messiah who was murdered in public. Let us be encouraged to be persistent in prayer for all those who have been victims of evil in recent months. Let us also pray for our personal enemies as we stay alert in prayer. Let us be consistent in lifting up various enemies in the hope that He (ABBA) will give light to their hearts. (Ephesians 1:18, John 3:16-18, John 17:3, Matthew 5:44-48) According to the sages, Pray for your enemy that he serves G-D. (ref: CJB, p 1392)
Finally, let us pray for one another in the Body! Our hope is in the blood of the L-RD!
Dr. Dee
Holiest of Holiness are YOU
Holy, Holy, Holy is the L-RD Almighty… Isaiah 6:3a
We as believers have proclaimed, sang, read, preached, taught and more, these words… Holy, Holy, Holy is the L-RD Almighty! But, are we really comprehending and applying these words from the Scripture to our daily lives? Are we really living like holy children of the Most High and Holy G-D? Are we living as sanctified worshippers before our Holy ABBA? Ponder these questions for yourself.
Sin has affected and infected every single part of our beings and our living. Sin is not just our actions against G-D’s commandments, others and ourselves. But sin manifests itself negatively in our emotions, our perspectives and so much more. Our sinful eyes deceive us by the things we watch. Our sinful ears trick us by the things we listen to. Our humanistic reasoning dismisses Scripture and our cultural and political wars distract us from the truth. Oh, and I can’t forget about the Adversary whose desire is to kill, steal and destroy us.
Our health, our outlook, our intentions, our love, our relationships, our jobs, our marriages, our families, our finances, our hobbies, our use of time, our leisure, our entertainment and more are ALL affected by the sin nature we lug around each moment of each day, our flesh. What a grueling and tiring thought? Like a ferocious parasite, sin eats away at the soul, destroys logical and pure thinking, encrusts the heart, and distorts the truth! By the way, sin is any act which goes against G-D’s standards whether it be thoughts , actions or attitudes either overtly or covertly.
So, who is the solution? Who can help our wretched selves see the light? And why do we need help to see the truth?
For those of us who profess to be believers in Yeshua as our Messiah, we know that Adonai is Holy, and because He is Holy and invites us to be a part of His Kingdom, we need cleansing. We need salvation, healing, deliverance and redemption which is only found in Yeshua (Jesus). We cannot save ourselves or be holy by any human means though we may think we can. Our efforts to save ourselves are racked with biases, manipulation, narcissism, self preservation, pride, arrogance and more. We need a holy and loving Savior. We need Yeshua’s redemptive work on the cross for the saving of our souls in this life and the life to come. We need the resurrected Messiah! We need His Truth!
HaShem (one of the Names of G-D) is Holy. And, because HE is holy, we need the Advocate, the Mentor, the Savior, the L-RD to stand in our stead before the Father for the forgiveness of our sins and to guide us into holy living. We may try to get along without Yeshua, but our efforts will prove to be in vain and the consequences…heart wrenching. Thank G-D for sending us a Holy Savior, Yeshua who gets us.
Sin has separated us from a Holy Father and has doomed us all to a physical death. Yet, the story does not end there. G-D is about keeping His word, and when Adam and Eve sinned, He told them they would die…and die they did. Now, we are all under the curse of physically dying at some point. However, He also promised to send a Savior who would redeem all those who choose Yeshua by faith as an act of His grace, love and mercy. Make no mistake…He (Yeshua) died and loved us when we hated and disobeyed Him. We did not and do not deserve His grace. Yet, it is because of Him (ABBA) alone that the opportunity to accept Yeshua’s redemptive work is available to you and to me. G-D desires that none of us should spend eternity apart from Him or struggle through this life willy-nilly thrown to and fro by whatever.
Therefore, if we believe in Yeshua and keep His commandments out of love for Him and the Father, our redeemed fates are sealed by His Holy Spirit to participate in His Glorious Kingdom, once we have confessed our sins and our need for Yeshua to save us. We must believe and receive His redemptive work for us.
My point, without Yeshua (Jesus) we are sinful people doomed without hope. Regardless of how good we may think we are, regardless of how perfectly we keep all the commandments, regardless of how well we think we are loving G-D and our neighbors, regardless of how much tithing and good works may do….without the Savior, without a converted, contrite and humble heart throb for Yeshua the Messiah, it is impossible to please the Father. Therefore, it is impossible to save ourselves and thus impossible to be reconciled with the Holy Father.
So, today seek ABBA for yourselves. Scour His word. Commit and/or redirect your life and fully devote yourself to working out your salvation in Yeshua while today is today. He is knocking on the doors of our hearts whether we are believers or not (different reasons for the knocking). However, when you hear the knocking, I plead with you..answer the door, confess your sins, obey, receive His salvation and live for the L-RD!
This is the great news of the Gospel. We do not have to live or die without Yeshua, without hope. We can begin living in and for Him now and each day by opening the doors of our hearts to His knocking!
The L-RD is holy and ready to forgive us our sins if we confess them, and guide us by His Spirit into holy living so we can dwell in the House of the L-RD.
Personal Perspective,
Dr. Dee
Scriptures Summarized: Isaiah 6: 3a; Phil. 2:12-13; Ep. 2:8-9; John 3:16-18; Romans 6:23; Acts 4:12; Rev. 3:19,20 [You are encouraged to read them for yourself.]
Struggling Daily…
Since the death of my son, I haven’t felt like myself. I don’t recognize myself most days and some days I just feel like I am floating through waiting for my turn. Parts of me died with him, but parts of me resurrected with a new vigor for the L-RD. I embrace this new vigor for the L-RD.
Since the death of my son, I think about him and all our family members who have preceded me, and I wonder how they are doing and what they are doing. I miss them so much and of course wish we could have a chat. I know, I can’t talk to them or see them other than within my mind’s eye, but like a child I wish I could.
Since my son’s death, many things have changed…some for the good, and conversely not so good. I am still wrestling with the timing of his death and his absence from our lives. My grandson just started high school, and I know my son Aaron wanted to be part of his high school years. From my limited perspective, I have difficulty understanding why G-D took Aaron at this time. I could say more, but…
My point, no matter how much we say we love and trust G-D, I believe, in our human bodies we struggle with G-D’s timing and His will sometimes. And like Paul who wrote most of the letters in the B’rit Hadashah (New Testament)…paraphrased…that which I should do, I don’t do and that which I do, I should not do. Romans 7:13-25.
So, to sum up my dilemma as I am growing through my grieving…who can save me? Who can heal my broken heart? Who can forgive my plethora of sins and grievous acts? Who can restore my shalom and so I can hear the sound of joy and gladness? Who can create a clean heart within me and a resolute spirit? Who can rescue me? Thanks be to G-D, our ABBA (HE WILL/HE CAN) – through Yeshua our Messiah, our L-RD, whom I love, believe in and pledge my allegiance to.
Know my struggle is real like many who have lost a child (children). The pain has not subsided, but maybe that’s the point…to grow my dependence, hope and faith in the L-RD.
Like the tide of the ocean that comes on the shore and quickly recedes; such is life.
Strained, Stretched, Struggling
Dr. Dee
A few Scriptures worth pondering: Jonah 2:9, Acts 4:12, Ezekiel 36:26, Titus 3:5
The KING is near…
Matthew 24:33 So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the doors!
The parable of the fig tree is not just a message to observers — it’s a summons to the faithful. The fig tree puts out its leaves first, then comes the fruit. Spiritually, that’s a call to live in readiness even before the final harvest arrives. Yeshua (Jesus) tells His disciples, “Be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect” (Matthew 24:44).
In Hebraic thought, readiness is active, not passive. The Hebrew word for “wait” (קוָה – kaw-vah) carries the meaning of hopeful tension, like a watchman on the wall. It’s not merely waiting — it’s preparing, expecting, anticipating with purposeful action. As the fig tree moves from dormant to fruitful, we too are called to shift into alignment with the coming Kingdom.
Botanically, a fig tree must be pruned and cultivated to yield good fruit. Without care, it can overgrow and produce inedible figs. This mirrors the parable Yeshua told in Luke 13:6–9, where a fig tree had no fruit for three years. The vinedresser asked for one more year to dig and fertilize. Yeshua is the vinedresser, calling for repentance and fruit-bearing readiness in His people.
The wise virgins in Matthew 25 kept oil in their lamps as they waited for the bridegroom. This oil is a picture of the Holy Spirit and ongoing intimacy with G-D. Readiness is not about storing canned goods—it’s about keeping your heart in a state of holiness, filled with the Spirit, and aligned with G-D’s Word.
Let the fig tree awaken your spirit. These signs are not meant to debate — they were given to give us a call to action. Stop watching the clock and start preparing your heart. Live as if the King could step through the door at any moment. Be clothed in righteousness. Keep your lamp full. Stay on watch. The hour is late, and the King is not far–He is at the door.
Your family in the L-RD with much agape love,
George, Baht Rivka, Elianna and Obadiah
(George, Baht Rivka & Obi – Baltimore, Maryland | Elianna – Married living in Missouri
Reprinted with permission: Dr. Dee
In the midst of sadness…
On my son’s recent birthday it was a difficult day to breathe and keep a happy face for others. Most of the time, I feel as if no one understands my deep sorrow or even cares to hear about my deepest pain. But even during my grief and sorrow, I am grateful to G-D, HaShem who has chosen to deliver me/us through Yeshua, if we pledge our allegiance and love to Him. I am grateful for the time I had with my son, and I am grateful to have been his mom. I am also grateful for his son who is growing into a godly young man and we communicate often.
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Yet, in the midst of my sadness, I looked forward to spending time with my grandchildren this summer. They are here with us! They are so full of life, love and energy. They are a reminder of why even during our grief, we can experience happiness and fun. This morning we had a wonderful Bible study and I was grateful for the opportunity to intentionally invest in them. My prayer…they will remember the words of the L-RD and act accordingly all their days and know that I loved and cherished them very much.
Therefore, let me encourage you…love others like they are a gift from above for today maybe the last day you will see or speak to them. Be kind to those who pass your way, and every day pray and ask G-D through His son Yeshua, empowered by His Holy Spirit to lead you into His perfect will even when it is hard. Ask G-D to help you to always be the best version of Him as you navigate this life, so that others will be drawn to Him.
Remember: 1 Peter 1:24 – For all humanity is like grass, all its glory is like a wildflower —
the grass withers, and the flower falls off; 25 but the Word of Adonai lasts forever.
Love today…tomorrow may not come.
Growing in Him,
Dr. Dee
A midst in time…
You don’t even know if you will be alive tomorrow! For all you are is a mist that appears for a little while and then disappears. James 4:14 CJB
Oh, how true! The sudden and unexpected death of my son has struck my heart in many ways and sorrowfully emphasized the truth of G-D’s Word.
The sunny morning of October 19, 2024 was a typical Saturday morning until about 8:45 AM. Just a quick overview: My son and his fiance went for a hike up Stone Mountain in the park where he collapsed and died (unconfirmed) of a heart attack. According to his fiance’, she caught his head before he hit the ground, no pain, no words, just one tear streaming down his cheek.
Aaron’s last steps…
In the short video clip of him walking prior to his death, there is no indication that he was going to die in moments after the filming. In the clip, he is saying that they needed to pace themselves because it was going to be a long walk. He looked amazing in the video, so full of life, handsome and smiling.
The day before his death, we spoke briefly in the kitchen and we had plans to have a family dinner either Sunday or Monday before I was scheduled to fly to Europe. But, everything changed when the phone call came that he had collapsed. I immediately jumped out of bed starting praying and texting all the believers I knew would pray, as well as the leader of the Community I belong to.
My fiance and I rushed to get where we needed to be to see about Aaron. Once we arrived at the hospital he wasn’t there though he should have been. I “knew” in my heart something wasn’t right. Why was it taking the ambulance so long to get to the hospital? I believe he had died already.
Once he got there, they attempted to revive him, and for a split moment we thought he was coming back when the doctor said they had a slight pulse, but the pulse soon disappeared and the doctor called it. As they were working on him I saw some of their work and there was such numbness coming over me that I can’t really explain. His fiance’ was with me the whole time and endured the loss of her future husband.
But, as a believer I felt inadequate and disappointed that my “faith”, prayers and the prayers of others did not bring Aaron back to this side of heaven. We hear miraculous stories of near death experiences, people coming back from the dead, etc., and though I wish Aaron was still here, I realize that each person’s days are numbered. [Psalms 90:12; 139;16]. But, there is still that wishing, should-of, and more.. that I am still grappling with each day.
My heart is still broken and I still want … but obviously, not my will but the L-RD’s. So much more to say, but this is all I can muster for now.
Loving the L-RD, Yeshua and missing my son,
DD
Our Hope…
Miryam, the mother of Yeshua, is the fourth most mentioned person in the Bible after Yeshua (Jesus), Peter and Paul. (Mother of Yeshua). Yet, there isn’t much written about her in the Renewed Covenant. We know that she agreed to be the mother of Yeshua; we know she was at the wedding in Cana; we know she was at Yeshua’s crucifixion, burial and ascension; as well as the giving of the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) in Acts to name a few.
However, we do not read in Scripture how she may have felt as her son was beaten, tortured and slaughtered for the sake of providing redemption to humankind. Or any ordinary or extraordinary events that may have happened as Yeshua was growing up, except for Yeshua teaching at the temple at the age of 12. However, her pain, grief and horror as the events of Yeshua’s arrest and death unfolded, and the agony she must have endured during this time had to be excruciating. Miryam, Hebrew for Mary, I believe knew G-D’s plan, but wept (an understatement) during the horrendous events of Yeshua’s trial and death.
Yet, conversely, her overwhelming relief and jubilation (an understatement) upon seeing Him after the resurrection must have been exceedingly delightful for her. I can only imagine these two polarizing events: her enormous sorrow and extreme joy…her son’s death and resurrection. There are no words to describe the plausible depth of her feelings.
As a mom and grandmother, I can’t wrap my head and heart around why Yeshua had to die in such a brutal manner. And, why would He even want to, for such sinful creatures as ourselves! Still, G-D’s ways and thoughts extend far beyond my/our understanding, and I am grateful that He has provided salvation for us. I would think Miryam might have had conflicting thoughts as well. However, because of her obedience she bore the emotional burden of His death.
I am encouraged by Miryam as I reflect on her pain and joy. I look forward to seeing ABBA, Yeshua, my son and all my family members who have passed on. For now, I am bearing the pain of my son’s passing, but I am looking forward to seeing him again. Miryam’s appearance, though brief in the Scriptures, exemplifies obedience to the will of Our Father and love for her Son and Savior.
This is the season of Passover, First Fruits, Good Friday, Resurrection of our Savior and counting of the Omer. During this season, as believers, our focus ought to be on our relationship with ABBA and to each other. Yeshua’s death on the cross was the ultimate act of love. He gave His life so that we might have life in Him. Yet, we must remember the cost for our redemption in Him and live accordingly. Our freedom from eternal death requires our faith, our allegiance, our love, our trust, our obedience and more in Yeshua. (John 14:15-17) Yeshua’s life, death and resurrection are supernatural love events which keeps giving if we choose Him. Yeshua the last “Adam” has become a life-giving Spirit. (I Corn 15:45) Is He your choice?
My point, during this season of reflection and renewal let us remember who and why we worship the Living King who sits on the throne next to Our Heavenly Father. Let us remember the conflicting feelings Miryam probably had when our Savior freely died for us. Reflect on your loved ones who have died and rejoice in the hope of the resurrection. (I Corn 15)
We do not understand the plans of our Creator, but we are obliged to worship, trust and obey Him. We are obliged to worship and serve the King of kings and the L-RD of lords every day. We are directed to have no other gods as a substitute for HIM. During this season, let us choose ABBA through Yeshua. Let us choose the PROVIDER of our hope in the resurrection.
In Him,
Dr. Dee
Our Fatal Disease…
Are you prepared to die? Most of us live unprepared for death. We say we want to go to Heaven to be with the L-RD, but we don’t want to die. Or some may think by default, we will all be in Heaven someday…even if we have to endure purgatory for a while. But is that what the Scriptures suggest?
Since my son, Aaron passed away, I have been consumed with his death and those of my loved ones, Heaven and my own pending death. As a believer, we say we want the L-RD to come and we want to be with the L-RD, but do we really? Do we really want to leave this life on earth and be with Him or is this just religious babble? Do we really want to go to Heaven and live with the Creator and enjoy the plans He has for us that love Him, and if so what are we doing about it?
I can confess to you that prior to my son’s death, especially when I was younger, I cringed at the thought of being raptured/dying and leaving my children or not having the opportunity to accomplish my dreams, goals or see them grow. I worried about my kids’ salvation or them being stuck on this planet; and all the other things that weigh down a mother’s heart. So even if I said, L-RD please come, honestly, I am not sure I truly meant it at the time in the depths of my heart.
However, since my son has passed, and I am living in my golden years, I am consumed with Heaven. Even prior to his death, I read numerous stories about NDE’s (near death experiences) which I found intriguing as well as comforting. Yet, there has been a shifting that has occurred in my soul that I cannot logically describe or really understand myself. So many things I thought were important seem so insignificant. I see the Creator in nature and others more than ever before, and long to be with Him. And though I love my husband, family and friends desperately, they cannot comfort, heal or save me from my grief or ultimate terminal disease called death.
I admit I am frail and weak. The weakness and frailty I have walked in has caused much grief and pain. This is something I truly regret. However, G-D in his provision has provided me (all of us) with a way for redemption…Yeshua. Yeshua has provided redemption for everyone. Being a believer in Yeshua first begins with faith in what He did on the Cross for our salvation in this life and the life to come. Then the rest is growing in Him. When we have pledged our allegiance to Him, this is our preparation for death.
Growing and trusting is working out our salvation. Being a believer is work…not works to get redeemed, but works (following His commandments) because we are redeemed. We are only redeemed/saved by His Grace. As we grow in faith and live out our faith in Yeshua, we will experience love, joy, shalom, be an example for others, as well as suffer various disappointments and challenges. But, irrespective of our condition as we journey through life, if we love and trust the L-RD, HE promises to never forsake us or leave us.
As human beings we all have a fatal and inoperable disease, called death. We can’t run or hide when the time comes for us to exit this earth. So the question remains, are you prepared to die?
In Him,
Dr. Dee
One heart beat at a time…
To say that life has been challenging would be a tremendous understatement! My emotions are all over the place…up, down, sad, excited, thrilled, overwhelmed, annoyed, ecstatic, depressed…all at once with many other emotions as well. I am not sure if I am navigating or just getting by; or if I am being pushed or led and/or all of the above.
If you have read any of my previous posts, you know that my youngest adult son, Aaron died on October 19, 2024 – suddenly and unexpectedly of a heart attack. He dropped and died walking with his fiancee early that morning at a local park. To say, my heart was broken and devastated fails to speak to my dismay.
However, in my grief then and now, the hand of ABBA is very evident and provides the comfort I need to continue on the path of healing. Writing to you, helps as well, though I may never hear words of condolences. I miss him every day and think of him all throughout the day, and oftentimes mask my grief behind smiles to keep others around me comfortable.
I have noticed that sometimes people are uncomfortable with a grieving mom and I truly understand. I am uncomfortable as a grieving mom, but this is my burden to bear as Yeshua heals my heart, one beat at a time.
On the flip side, I was recently married to a wonderful man who has proven his love and commitment to me over and over again. I couldn’t ask for a better husband and devoted companion. We have shared troubled histories, but we have found true love in each other.
Briefly, we met about a year ago, and got engaged about 6 months into the relationship. He is well liked by my family, friends, my Rabbi and folks from my worship community. He is my dream come true as I have struggled to believe that G-D would bless me with a wonderful man given my history. I am grateful and look forward to an adventurous and happy life in the sunset years of our lives.
So, in addition to my deep sadness over the loss of my son, I am extremely happy to be with my b’sheirt (soulmate) in a loving relationship.
So my dilemma …. I am so very happy and so very sad. Most days these feelings are compartmentalized, but other days one extreme overrides the other and feelings of guilt on both ends attempts to raise its guilty head.
Yeah, so I’m human and the struggle is real! But, G-D, creator of the Universe through Yeshua the anchor of my soul, is my steadfast path to healing and salvation one heart beat at a time!
Just saying,
Dr. Dee