DAY 48 OF THE OMER

“Today is forty-eight days which are six weeks and five days of the Omer.”

·       Theme of the Week: Malchut - Majesty

·       Theme of the Day: Yesod - Intimacy

·       Overall Theme: The Intimacy of His Majesty

·       Psalm 148

It’s no coincidence that the overall theme is the Intimacy of His Majesty because it was today when ADONAI told Moses to tell the Israel that they had three days to prepare to be intimate with Him. What happens before a date, wedding or anniversary? Hours of primping and preparation: bath, make-up, hair, clothes, etc., all in preparation for one type of intimacy or another. And ironically to become intimate with God they had to abstain from intimacy from their spouses.

Exodus 19:14-15 And Moses went down from the mount unto the people, and sanctified the people; and they washed their clothes. And he said unto the people, Be ready against the third day: come not at your wives.

The Theme here is sanctification.

I John 1:7-9 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

 

Psalm 148

 ¹Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights.
 ²Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.
 ³Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.
 ⁴Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens.
 ⁵Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created.
 ⁶He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.
 ⁷Praise the LORD from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps:
 ⁸Fire, and hail; snow, and vapours; stormy wind fulfilling his word:
 ⁹Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars:
 ¹⁰Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl:
 ¹¹Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:
 ¹²Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:
 ¹³Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
 ¹⁴He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the LORD.

“Abba ADONAI God, clean, cleanse and purify me! Prepare me to come into Your Presence to intimately meet with You so You may tell me what You would have me to know and do. In Yeshua’s Name I pray, Ameyn.”

DAY 47 OF THE OMER

“Today is forty-seven days which are six weeks and five days of the Omer.”

·       Theme of the Week: Malchut - Majesty

·       Theme of the Day: Hod - Glory

·       Overall Theme: The Glory of His Majesty

·       Psalm 130

Majesty is looking upon Holy Royalty and knowing the Power that is there; Glory is seeing that Power made manifest. It’s seeing the cavalry coming in the heat of battle when you are tempted to think all is lost. Glory is also that “ah-ha” moment, that illumination of revelation when you get to see and know His Majesty more clearly. When we in turn reflect this Victory and revelation we become that radiant glory for Him.
This Psalm is about waiting for the cavalry and seeing the Glory of that long awaited coming.

Psalm 130

 ¹Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD.
 ²Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.
 ³If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?
 ⁴But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.
 ⁵I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.
 ⁶My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning.
 ⁷Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.
 ⁸And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.

“Abba ADONAI God, through Your Loving-kindness, Strength, Beauty and Victory make me into the instrument of Your Glorious Majesty, in the likeness of Messiah Yeshua and it is in His Name I pray, Ameyn.”

DAY 46 OF THE OMER

“Today is forty-six days which are six weeks and four days of the Omer.”

·       Theme of the Week: Malchut - Majesty

·       Theme of the Day: Netzach - Victory

·       Overall Theme: The Victory of His Majesty

·       Psalm 126

His Majesty represents many things, one of which is Victory. I often think of a Royal Military Parade after a Victory with soldiers with flags in full regalia. Similarly the same sight is seen in praise and worship. Men with tallits waving praise banners and women dancing like Miriam and the women did after crossing the split sea.
Psalm 126 gives us some of the best reasons for this and fleshes out this Victory of His Majesty.

Psalm 126

 ¹When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
 ²Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.
 ³The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
 ⁴Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.
 ⁵They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
 ⁶He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

“Abba ADONAI God, Thank You for the Victory of Your Majesty that is mine in Messiah Yeshua. In His Name I pray, Ameyn.”

DAY 45 OF THE OMER

“Today is forty-five days, which are six weeks and two days of the Omer.”

·       Theme of the Week: Malchut - Majesty

·       Theme of the Day: Tefreit - Beauty

·       Overall Theme: The Beauty of His Majesty

·       Psalm 112

Psalm 112

 ¹Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
 ²His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
 ³Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
 ⁴Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
 ⁵A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
 ⁶Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
 ⁷He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
 ⁸His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
 ⁹He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
 ¹⁰The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.

Balance and moderation seem to be the key to the majority of things in life and the combination of attributes we have gone through are a perfect example of that. If it were not for this delicate balance you’d almost get a Jeckel and Hyde effect.

First, you had Loving-kindness, then Severity and Strength and now Beauty. All of which are extremes from one another. Along with balance and moderation, timing too is essential; knowing when to employ any given combination of attributes. I suppose this symmetry is the Beauty of His Majesty, like a silent regulator it along with Holiness keeps everything in balance and in check.

We were created symmetrical beings and therefore love and are drawn to things with symmetry and we find beauty in such things. Psalm 112 as we read is all about such Majestically Beautiful Symmetry.

“Abba ADONAI God, though we finite beings are attracted to symmetry, it seems our souls are anything but, ever in flux. We slip and slide from one extreme to another. I guess this testifies to the fact that we like absolutes too. I pray Abba Father that You would conform me into the Perfect and Majestically Beautiful Balance of Your Son Yeshua Messiah, the Living Torah. In His Name I pray, Ameyn.”

DAY 44 OF THE OMER

“Today is forty-four days, which are six weeks and two days of the Omer.”

·       Theme of the Week: Malchut - Majesty

·       Theme of the Day: Gevurah - Severity and Strength

·       Overall Theme: The Severity and Strength of His Majesty

·       Psalm 111

History is full of negative examples of Earthly Kingdom’s flexing the severity and strength of their majesty by oppression of other peoples. This Psalm today flips the human example and shows us how in a positive way God uses the Severity and Strength of His Majesty to free oppressed people.

Psalm 111

 ¹Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation.
 ²The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
 ³His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
 ⁴He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
 ⁵He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.
 ⁶He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.
 ⁷The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure.
 ⁸They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.
 ⁹He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.
 ¹⁰The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

“Abba ADONAI God, Thank You that the Severity and Strength of Your Majesty has freed me from oppression. Show me how to use that authority that has been given me to led others to the freedom I live in. In Yeshua’s Name, Ameyn.”

DAY 43 OF THE OMER

“Today is forty-three days which are six weeks and one day of the Omer.”

·       Theme of the Week: Malchut - Majesty

·       Theme of the Day: Chesed – Loving-kindness

·       Overall Theme: The Loving-kindness of His Majesty

·       Psalm 106

Oft times royalty has a professional distance which can be construed as, or turned into aloofness and we sometimes can’t fathom that majesty can have and should have an element of Loving-kindness to it. But King ADONAI, our King is a Majestic King who is Lovingly Kind.

Psalm 106:1-5 Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise? Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times. Remember me, O LORD, with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me with thy salvation; That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance.

The Psalm of the day, these verses speak of a Loving King who cares for and is intimately involved with His people. He is the model for any world or religious leader.

“Abba ADONAI God, I praise and thank You because You are a Holy, Benevolent, Loving King who cares and sacrifices for His people. I am so undeserving of this. Thank You! In the Name of Messiah Yeshua, Ameyn.”

DAY 42 OF THE OMER

“Today is forty-two days which are six weeks of the Omer.”

·       Theme of the Week: Yesod - Intimacy

·       Theme of the Day: Malchut - Majesty

·       Overall Theme: The Majesty of His Intimacy

·       Psalm 105:1-11

Psalm 105:4 Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore.

The KJV Key Word Study Bible has this header over the Psalm, “God takes care of His people.” The Stone’s Tanak comments, “God guides the course of history; seemingly unrelated events were tied together to bring about a society of all mankind governed by God’s holy Torah.”

ADONAI is a King and knows how to be Majestic without being aloof or untouchable. HE can be intimate with His people while retaining His Majesty. His Kingdom Law (Torah) touches on the most intimate activities in human affairs and raises them to a majestic holy act. King ADONAI knows and cares for every individual, knows them by name, and keeps account of the hairs on their head and how many tears they shed and even if gone unnoticed, this Almighty, Royal King is intimate with His subjects in a Majestic way and models how we as Ambassadors ought to carry ourselves and care for each other as HE does us.

The Traditional Psalm to read is Psalm 105:1-11:

O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore. Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth; O ye seed of Abraham his servant, ye children of Jacob his chosen. He is the LORD our God: his judgments are in all the earth. He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations. Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac; And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant: Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance:

“Abba Father, Indeed because of Your Infinite Wisdom and keen balance, balancing extremes of Majesty and Intimacy You are the King of Kings and Lord of Lords and above all other gods. In Yeshua’s Name, Ameyn.”