In the midst of chaos, the culture of this world will call for a specific response from us, that we take a stance, choose a side, and join in the fight. But that’s not the answer. A world in chaos needs sons and daughters of the Kingdom of Yahweh who will stand in perfect love with the fearful and hurting, without yielding to the demands of the culture of this world. We are in this world but not of it, and we stand as a counter-culture to the anti-Christ culture of this day.

Holiness is not about right or wrong. It is about hearing Holy Spirit’s call into a place of exclusivity unto Him, being set apart, taking ourselves out of one dimension and mindset and putting ourselves into another. Holiness will separate us from the truth of this world and lead us into the Spirit of Truth, enabling us to look different, respond differently, and live in His righteousness.

Strange and weird times. Uncertain moments. Challenging, difficult...a test or a trial. Whatever descriptor is used to identify it, we need to recognize this day for what it is and not lose heart and choose in every way, even in the little aspects of our lives, to live in Holy Spirit power. He is the essential ingredient to unlock the manifested authority we are designed to walk in, no matter what swirls around us. Difficult days are going to happen. Changes are going to come. Our very own word will be tested. We will be guided into the wilderness where we may be tempted to pick up the sword. But Holy Spirit is ever present, leading and guiding us all the way, pointing us to the Source. It is He who gives us the opportunity to see who we really are and manifest completely our Beloved Identity. He enables us to be a people of His Presence, with a resolve in our eyes because we know He is with us, and He is for us.

The story of Joseph the Dreamer has been told and retold for hundreds of years. One seemingly small component of the story is almost always overlooked, and that is the role that his brother, Judah played in the fulfilling of Joseph’s destiny. Nestled in the middle of the narrative is a torrid record of Judah’s life choices at the time, which most people would say disqualified him from ever being noted as successful. And yet, later in the story we read that Judah was willing to give up his life for the preservation of the family. Yahweh obviously saw something in Judah and chose him to become the progenitor of the Messiah, the one so famously called, “The Lion of the Tribe of Judah.” Clearly Joseph’s story was not just about his own dreams, but about preserving and preparing the way for the next generation. So it should be with us, to not focus on our own personal dreams, but to recognize there is a deeper purpose hidden in destiny. Pioneers and dreamers who came before us prepared the way and laid a sure foundation so that we as the generation of builders will find glory and identity in the assignment given to each of us... ultimately building and preparing the way for the next generation to see their glory as abiders.

If asked, most Believers would say they are filled with the Spirit. But the question today is not have you been filled, but are you being filled? Being filled is a continuous action of being so immersed, so submerged and saturated that there is no room for any truth other than Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth. Yahweh’s Kingdom should be ever increasing within us, and if we subject ourselves to this world we will never accomplish what a filled man is meant to accomplish. We are meant to be adventurers, fueled by an on-going inner baptism of fire, convinced of another world within us that can bring change to the world around us.

In any promise or any word of Yahweh that seems impossible, remember this truth: the impossibility in the promise is confirmation that it is Kingdom reality. It is up to us to believe! Let us listen closely to hear Yahweh speak to us about who we are, and believe. Let us have dreams and visions, and believe. Then, as one man, let us declare that nothing is impossible with Yahweh, and therefore nothing is impossible for those who believe.

“What is truth?" is a question that has been asked from time immemorial. The word in Hebrew for truth is “emet,” which is comprised of the first, middle and last letters of the Hebrew alphabet, indicating that truth exists from beginning to end, it does not change and it is never partial. If some part of the truth is left out, then it is not really the truth. Yahshua said He came into this world to prove what truth really is, and everyone who loves the truth will receive His words. He told His disciples, “I am the way, I am the truth, and I am all that is real.” If we want to have relationship and union with the Father, there must be an understanding of the reality that is within Yahshua. If we want to be seated in the Kingdom realm--not “one day,” but today, we have to be sold out to the fact that there is no other way, no other reality, and no other life outside of Yahshua. Truth is everything that is real and it is meant to be sought. The answer to all of life’s situations is Yahshua; He is all, He is everything. He is truth.

There’s an oft quoted phrase that says, “Knowledge is power.” But is it? Sometimes knowledge is a torment that robs us of our peace. How much better it is that we instead turn our focus to Yahweh, and rely Him to be our source. Proverbs 3:5 exhorts: “Trust in the Lord completely, and do not rely on your own opinions. With all your heart rely on Him to guide you, and He will lead you in every decision you make.” (TPT) When we dare to place unbelievable trust in Yahweh, He will fill us with hope and peace that surpasses all knowledge.