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Rabbi Brian Bileci

As a Messianic [Sicilian] Jewish Rabbi [simchatyeshua.com] at a Messianic Synagogue, & Executive Pastor at [DestinyChurch.tv], I embrace the Torah, Jewish Feasts, customs of my forefathers & the Messiah of Israel. I teach Hebrew for beginning levels and love teaching the Hebraic roots of our faith.

Rabbi Brian Bileci
CLICK FOR NOTES: https://tr.ee/b1hbWng1dR TWO: UNVEILING THE LIMIT OF HIDING IN DISHONESTY THE QUESTION If I am honest about my struggles, will the people I love look at me differently? THE FAITHFUL PROMISE “If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.” — 1 John 1:10 (ISV) “The person who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and abandons them finds mercy.” — Proverbs 28:13 (ISV) THE FATHER’S PURPOSE There is a big difference between privacy and hiding. Privacy protects what is sacred, but hiding protects what is broken. Most of us don't live in dishonesty because we’re trying to be "fake"; we do it because we are afraid. We are afraid that if our church family, our leaders, or our friends saw the "real" version of our current struggle, their love might leave. We fear being judged or, maybe even worse, being misunderstood. So, we manage our image. We "edit" our stories before we share them. But hiding doesn't heal anything—it just builds a wall between us, and the very community God designed to help us carry the load. Here is the lie: My belonging depends on my "perfect" image. John, the Apostle of Love, knows that honesty is the only way to keep the light flowing. When we pretend we haven't sinned, we aren't just lying to others; we are blocking the Word of God from really breathing in us. God’s limitless love doesn't "expose" you to shame you; it unveils the truth so He can restore you. As we say at Destiny, limitless love enlightens our darkest days. When you bring your failures into the light of a trusted community, the weight of that secret starts to lift. THE FINISHED PICTURE The Father wants you to experience the sheer relief of being fully known and still fully loved. Imagine the freedom of walking into the Cathedral City campus and not having to play a part. Imagine the peace of knowing that God’s love is a firm foundation, not a performance-based contract. The Lie: I have to keep the "perfect version" of me on display to be accepted. The Revelation: God’s love provides a safe light where the truth doesn't lead to rejection, but to mercy. The Surrender: I lay down the "edited" version of my life and invite God and my trusted circle into the real story. Your Forward Step: Today, let the veil down. Identify one area where you have been "hiding in dishonesty" because you’re worried about what people think. Talk to God about it first—remind yourself He already knows and isn't going anywhere. Then, reach out to one trusted person in your life and say, "Can I be real with you about a struggle I’m having?" You’ll find that when you stop hiding, the Light finally has room to heal. THE FOCUSED PRAYER “Abba Father, I am tired of wearing a mask and trying to manage my own image. I choose to step into the light of Your truth, trusting that Your mercy is bigger than my mess. Strengthen me to be honest with myself and my community so that I can experience true healing. In the name of Jesus, Yeshua the Messiah, Amen.”
MORNING PRAYER WITH RABBI BRIAN BILECI - Day 1 - Limitless Love CLICK FOR LINK: https://tr.ee/c2OVGz-VIf DAY ONE UNLOCKING THE LIMIT OF REGRET FROM PAST MISTAKES THE QUESTION: Is God’s love limited by my past mistakes? THE FAITHFUL PROMISE “7 But if we keep living in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. 8 If we say that we do not have any sin, we are deceiving ourselves and we’re not being truthful to ourselves. 9 If we make it our habit to confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” - 1 John 1:7–9 (ISV) “He will again have compassion on us. He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea.” - Micah 7:19 (ISV) THE FATHER’S PURPOSE Regret rarely yells. Regret usually whispers. It waits until everything gets quiet and then starts replaying scenes you wish you could erase. It reminds you of the moments you already paid for and then convinces you that you will keep paying for them for the rest of your life. Regret shrinks the love of God in our minds. Regret says God may forgive, but He does not really forget. Regret says God may love you, but He will always keep you at arm’s length. Regret says grace has limits, and you have already crossed them. If you have ever wondered, “Is God’s love limited by my past mistakes?” you are not weak. You are human. You are exactly the kind of person John was writing to. Here is the lie regret whispers in the quiet—when it is not confronted by the truth of God’s Word: You are defined by your failure, not by God’s forgiveness. That lie is not just painful; it is strategic. The enemy uses regret to keep you living in the shadows, convinced that hiding is safer than honesty. As long as you stay there, you never experience the freedom God’s love was designed to bring. John refuses to let you live there. John does not say God tolerates you. John does not say God merely puts up with you. John does not say God forgives you, but keeps a file on you. John says the blood of Jesus cleanses you. Cleansing is more than covering. In the Hebrew imagination that shaped John’s thinking, cleansing removes what does not belong so that intimacy can be restored. God does not just erase the record of your sin; He restores the relationship that sin tried to damage. Forgiveness flows not from your performance but from God’s character. John says God is faithful and just. Forgiving you is not God being soft. Forgiving you is God being true to Himself. Micah gives us the same picture generations earlier. God does not archive your failures. God buries them in a place they cannot resurface. Regret says, “You will always be who you were.” God’s love says, “You are being made new right now.” THE FINISHED PICTURE The Father’s heart is not for you to spend the rest of your life walking around the graveyard of old decisions. The Father’s heart is for you to walk in the light with Him, fully known and fully loved. Walking in the light does not mean you have arrived. Walking in the light simply means you are done hiding. The Lie: I am permanently defined by my worst moments. The Revelation: God’s limitless love cleanses, restores, and treats me as someone worth staying close to. The Surrender: I stop relating to God through my worst failure and start relating to Him through His faithful love. Today, your step of faith is simple, but it is not shallow. Bring the specific regret you have been carrying into the light—without editing it, minimizing it, or defending it. Tell God the truth about what happened and how it still makes you feel. Let confession become connection, not condemnation. Then choose to believe that His cleansing is complete, not partial. God’s limitless love is not blocked by your past. God’s limitless love was already waiting for you there. Today, you do not have to stay stuck in what was. You are stepping into what is—fully known, fully forgiven, and fully loved.
Ps. / Rabbi Brian Bileci - Cathedral City Campus SERIES: LIMITLESS LOVE Living in a Divine Love that Knows No Bounds, and Fuels Your Faith Daily February 1, 2026 LIMITLESS LOVE ENLIGHTENS OUR DARKEST DAYS - Let God’s divine light reveal His covenant love and lead you into genuine fellowship as you walk in The Messiah's footsteps LIMITLESS LOVE: Living in a Divine Love that Knows No Bounds, and Fuels Your Faith Daily THEME VERSE 16 “We have come into an INTIMATE EXPERIENCE with GOD’S LOVE, and we trust in the love He has for us. GOD IS LOVE! Those who are living in love are living in God, and God lives through them. 17 By living in God, love has been brought to its FULL EXPRESSION in us so that we may FEARLESSLY face the day of judgment, because all that Jesus now is, so are we in this world.” - 1 John 4:16-17 (TPT) HOW TO EXPERIENCE THE LIMITLESS LOVE OF GOD DAILY: 1. WALK IN GOD’S LIGHT TO EXPERIENCE A NEW REVELATION OF GOD’S LOVE -Let God’s light determine the path you choose to walk, so His love is revealed through how you live. 16 “We have come into an INTIMATE EXPERIENCE with GOD’S LOVE, and we trust in the love He has for us. GOD IS LOVE! Those who are living in love are living in God, and God lives through them. - 1 John 4:16 (TPT) 2 “This LIFE was REVEALED TO US, and we have seen it and testify about it. We declare to you this ETERNAL LIFE that was with the Father and was REVEALED TO US. 3 What we have SEEN and HEARD, we declare to you so that you, too, can have FELLOWSHIP with us. Now this FELLOWSHIP of ours is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus, the Messiah. 4 We are writing these things so that our joy may be full. 5 This is the message that we have heard from Him and declare to you: GOD IS LIGHT, and in Him there is NO DARKNESS—none at all! 6 If we claim that we have FELLOWSHIP with Him but keep living in darkness, we are lying and not practicing the truth. 7 But if we keep living in the LIGHT as He Himself is in the LIGHT, we have FELLOWSHIP with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.” — 1 John 1:2-7 (HCSB) JOHN’S REVELATION OF GOD’S DIVINE LIFE, LIGHT, AND LOVE John consistently reveals three foundational aspects of God and gifts to mankind. 1. LIFE is the eternal essence of God’s existence 2. LIGHT is the glorious manifestation of God’s presence 3. LOVE is the divine expression of God’s nature PAUL’S REVELATION OF GOD’S LOVE THAT ENLIGHTENS OUR EYES The Apostle Paul describes God's love in four dimensions in Ephesians, chapter 3: That you may have the power and be strong to apprehend and grasp with all the saints [God’s devoted people, the experience of that LOVE] what is the BREADTH and LENGTH and HEIGHT and DEPTH [of it]. - Ephesians 3:18 (AMPC) LOVE EXPLAINED IN FOUR DIMENSIONS: 1. Breadth – How Broad? His love is broader [more expansive] than eternity [or the universe]. 2. Width [Length]– How Wide [Long]? His love is wider [or longer] than time, or length of days. 3. Height – How High? His love is higher than the heavens. 4. Depth – How Deep? His love is deeper [more profound] than the ocean, the depths of the sea; the grave, and hell itself. “Your word is a lamp for my feet and a LIGHT for my path.” - Psalm 119:105 (ISV) “O house of Jacob, come! Let’s WALK in the light of the LORD.” - Isaiah 2:5 (ISV) “And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require from you, but to fear [and worship] the Lord your God [with awe-filled reverence and profound respect], to WALK [that is, to LIVE each and EVERY DAY] in all His ways and to LOVE Him, and to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul [your choices, your thoughts, your whole being].” - Deuteronomy 10:12 (AMP) 2. FELLOWSHIP WITH THE FATHER INTIMATELY & CHOOSE YOUR FRIENDS WISELY -Let God’s divine light reveal His covenant love and lead you into genuine fellowship as you walk in The Messiah's footsteps READ 1 John 1:6-7 (AMP) & - Ephesians 5:1-2,8-13 (HCSB) 7 How sweet is the DAYLIGHT, and how pleasant it is for someone’s EYES to BEHOLD the SUNSHINE! 8 Even if a person lives many years, let him enjoy them all, recalling that there will be many DAYS OF DARKNESS to come—all of which are pointless. 9 So enjoy yourself in your youth, young man, and be encouraged during your younger days. LIVE as you like, consistent with your world view, but keep in mind that God will bring you to account for everything. - Ecclesiastes 11:7-9 (ISV) READ Proverbs 4:18-19 (ISV) 3. APPLY MESSIAH’S ATONING & LIMITLESS LOVE TO EVERY LIMIT IN YOUR LIFE -Let Messiah’s atoning love be lived out daily, so every limit is brought under His lordship, as you walk in His footsteps 16 LIVE as free people, but not using your freedom… 17 Honor all people. LOVE THE BROTHERHOOD…21 that you might follow in His FOOTSTEPS…” - 1 Peter 2:16a,17a,21-24 (TLV) 5 “But you, O Lord, your MERCY-SEAT LOVE is LIMITLESS… - Psalm 36:5-10 (TPT)
CLICK THE LINK FOR NOTED: https://tr.ee/V5R7_3drkl THE BLUEPRINT: God’s Design SCRIPTURE FOUNDATION “Like living stones yourselves, you are being built up into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices that will be well pleasing to God through Jesus the Messiah. ” — 1 Peter 2:5 (NTFE) We have reached the "Grand Opening" of the Temple section. After 21 days of prayer, fasting, and building according to the pattern, we are no longer just a "project"—we are a "dwelling place." 1 Peter 2:5 describes us as "living stones" being built into a spiritual house. In the Hebrew mindset, a house is only "prepared" when it is ready to host a guest of the highest honor. The Architect has spent these three weeks clearing out the "2025 debris" to make room for a "2026 occupancy." THE BUILDOUT: Our Response Being a prepared dwelling place means living with an "Extroverted Spirit" toward God. In the Kingdom, an "Extrovert" is one who is "outer-focused" in their devotion—a life that is constantly "turned inside out" so that the love contained within the sanctuary spills out into the streets. We are preparing to experience an overflow of God's blessing in 2026 As we let his love touch, so many lives. LIVE in a State of Perpetual Readiness: Keep your "lamp trimmed and burning," refusing to let the "common" distractions of Cathedral City dull the "holy" edge you have gained during this fast. MODEL the "Extrovert" Theme of Grace: Allow the love you’ve discovered in the "secret place" to become your primary "outward expression," turning your life into a billboard for God’s limitless affection. MAINTAIN the Pattern Given on the Mount: Commit to the "Daily Download" of God’s Word as your continuing education, ensuring that the structure never reverts to its old, collapsed 2025 state. By living as a prepared dwelling place, you are ready to transition from "discipline" of January into the "delight" of February, where we will dive deep into the first epistle of John and the theology of Love. THE BIG REVEAL: Evidence of a Prepared Dwelling Place The "Big Reveal" of Day 21 is a life that is "limitless" in its capacity to receive and release the love of God. When the Temple is prepared, the presence of the King is no longer a "visitor"—He is the Resident. A Fragrance of the Messiah: You carry an atmosphere of the "Love Month" everywhere you go, even before we hit February 1st. Effortless Alignment: You no longer "struggle" to be holy; you simply "are" holy, because the Holy One is occupying the house. Visionary Clarity: You can clearly see the "Limitless" potential of your Cathedral City campus and your own personal story as it nears its Fall 2026 release. DAILY DOWNLOAD: The fast is ending, but the "Abiding" is just beginning. You are a "Living Stone," perfectly cut and placed by the Master Architect. You have been built according to the pattern, and you are now the "Cathedral" of the Living God. Today, walk through your "gates" with thanksgiving and into your "courts" with praise. The Limitless Love of John’s Gospel is your new home. FIVE WAYS TO REMAIN A PREPARED DWELLING PLACE: Offer Spiritual Sacrifices — 1 Peter 2:5 (ISV) Keep Your Heart as a House of Prayer — Matthew 21:13 (ISV) Walk in the Light of His Love — 1 John 1:7 (ISV) Be an Imitator of God’s Love — Ephesians 5:1 (ISV) Remain Anchored in the Word — Colossians 3:16 (ISV) PRAYER DECLARATION FOR TODAY "Abba Father, I thank You that You are the Master Architect of my life and the Anchor of my soul. I choose today to let go of the splintered crutch of my own understanding and transfer my full weight onto You. Holy Spirit, fortify my soul with Your supernatural sustaining power so that I am no longer driven by urgency, but led by Your peace. I refuse to be pushed by fear or internal chaos; I choose to be the calmest person in the room, reflecting Your Kingdom Authority. I declare that my steps are ordered, my mind is focused on Your Word, and I am built to last. In the name of Jesus, Yeshua the Messiah. Amen."
TORAH SERVICE Parashat Beshallach CLICK FOR NOTES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mmfp2yQW1Q9QlTVl2DeGnMkAtjvLgMHRxRrFw8OKU7g/edit?usp=sharing HOW TO RESTORE YOU IDENTITY DIVINE PURPOSE: 1. MAKE UP YOU MIND, CROSS THE SEA, AND SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR OLD IDENTITY - Let Your old life of bondage go, and march into your future, fully armed and ready for battle SH’MOT / Exodus 13:17 After Pharaoh had let the people go, God did not lead them along the road to the land of the Philistines, although that was nearby, for God said, "The people might CHANGE THEIR MINDS if they see WAR and return to Egypt. 18 So God led the people around by the way of the wilderness to the SEA OF REEDS [“RED SEA”?], and Bnei-Yisrael went up out of the land of Egypt armed. 19 Moses also took the bones of Joseph with him, for he had made Bnei-Yisrael swear an oath saying, "God will surely remember you, and then you are to carry my bones away with you. 20 So they journeyed from Succoth and encamped in Etham, on the edge of the wilderness. 21 ADONAI went before them in a pillar of cloud by day to lead the way and in a pillar of fire by night to give them light. So they could travel both day and night. 22 The pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night never departed from the people.” TLV SH’MOT / Exodus 14:13 “But Moses said to the people, ‘Don’t be afraid! Stand still, and see the salvation of Adonai, which He will perform for you today; for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you will never see again, ever!’” TLV KEFA ALEF / 1 Peter 2:9 “But you are a chosen people... called out of darkness into His marvelous light.” TLV MA’ASEI HASHLUCHIM / Acts 7:39 “Our fathers did not want to be obedient to him, but pushed Him away. In their hearts they turned back to Egypt.” 2. MAKE THE TORAH YOUR DAILY BREAD & STAY HUNGRY TO HEAR WHAT HE SAID. - Let the Manna of God’s Revelation cause you to Delight in and Hunger for a Deeper Interpretation to Feed Your Soul SH’MOT / Exodus 16:4 “Then Adonai said to Moses, ‘Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you. The people will go out and gather a day’s portion every day, so that I may test them, whether they will walk in My Torah or not.’” TLV YOCHANAN / John 6:30 “What sign then are You going to do so we may see and believe You?” they asked. “What are You going to perform? 31 Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, just as it is written: He gave them bread from heaven to eat.” 32 Jesus said to them, “I assure you: Moses didn’t give you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the real bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God is the One who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” 34 Then they said, “Sir, give us this bread always!” 35 “Yeshua said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never be hungry.’” TLV "As the deer pants for streams of water, SO MY SOUL PANTS for you, my God. MY SOUL THIRSTS FOR GOD, for the living God." — Psalm 42:1-2 (NIV) MATTITYAHU / Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who HUNGER and THIRST for RIGHTEOUSNESS, for they shall be satisfied [KJV: “filled”]. TLV MATTITYAHU / Matthew "But SEEK FIRST His kingdom and His RIGHTEOUSNESS, and all these things will be given to you as well." — Matthew 6:33 (NIV) - Let the Consuming Presence of God—not people—ignite and govern your calling. SH’MOT / Exodus 13:21 “Adonai went before them in a pillar of cloud by day to lead them on the way, and in a pillar of fire by night to give them light, so that they could travel by day and by night.” TLV YESHAYAHU / Isaiah 60:1 “Arise, shine... for your light has come, the glory of Adonai has risen over you.” TLV MESSIANIC JEWS / Hebrews 4:9 So there remains a SHABBAT REST for the people of God. TLV CALL TO ACTION: To Walk in Restored Purpose STEP ONE: Cross Over, Drown Past Memories, and Choose to Possess God’s Promises This Year: Identify The negative soul talk and self talk that you've been having lately that wants to go back to Egypt instead of moving forward to the promised land that's slowing down your progress and keeping you from fulfilling your divine purpose. STEP THREE: Renew your mind Everyday: Meditate in the Torah day and night. STEP TWO: Make Shabbat a Priority and get some Spirit-led Rest: Commit to a "Sabbath-way-of-thinking" to reset this week, And redirect your choices so that you don't relive last year's regrets. Stop striving in your flesh and start trusting in your spirit that the Lord is your provider and not your taskmaster. We can't work in His kingdom if you're not willing to rest in His presence.
Day 20 of 21 days of Prayer and Fasting with Rabbi Brian Bileci — BLESSED TO STRENGTHEN THE HOUSE Isaiah 40:31 — Renewing physical strength for long-term endurance THE BLUEPRINT: God’s Design SCRIPTURE FOUNDATION “But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:31 (NLT) Every great cathedral is designed with "load-bearing" capacity in mind. The Architect does not just care about the Temple's aesthetic beauty; He also cares about its structural durability. Isaiah 40:31 provides the divine formula for "strengthening the house": it is a process of waiting and exchanging. We bring our fragile, 2025 strength to the altar, like bringing "wood, hay, and stubble,” and the Architect exchanges it for the "gold, silver, and precious stones,” supplying us with strength and supernatural endurance. 10 “As an expert builder using the grace that God gave me, I laid the FOUNDATION, and someone else is building on it. But each person must be careful how he BUILDS on it. 11 After all, no one can lay any other foundation than the one that is already laid, and that is Jesus the Messiah. 12 Whether a person BUILDS on this foundation with gold, silver, expensive stones, wood, hay, or straw, 13 the workmanship of each person will become EVIDENT, for the day of judgment will show what it is, because it will be REVEALED with fire, and the fire will TEST the QUALITY of each person’s action. 14 If what a person has BUILT on the FOUNDATION survives, he will receive a REWARD.” - 1 Corinthians 3:10-14 (ISV) Anyone who builds on a firm foundation knows that a variety of materials could be used by those who build—gold, silver, jewels, wood, hay, or straw—but only time-tested materials can build something that will last. On the judgment day, the “consuming fire” of God’s presence will reveal what kind of foundation each person has built their life upon. The fire will reveal whether a person’s work has any eternal value in building His kingdom. If the work survives, that builder receives an eternal reward for their faithfulness and loyalty to God and His Anointed King. 14 “I’m writing this to you in the hope that I’ll be able to come to you in the near future. 15 But, if I’m delayed, this will help you to know how people should behave in God’s household, which is the assembly of the living God, the pillar and firm foundation of the truth.” - 1 Timothy 3:14-15 (NTFE) This isn't just about "feeling" strong; it’s about becoming a "pillar" in the House of God that can support the weight of the community and the glory of the message. To strengthen the house is to realize that your physical body—the Outer Court—needs to be resilient enough to carry the vision God has given you for 2026. If the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak, the "buildout" is stalled. The Designer is calling us to a state of supernatural fitness where we can "run and not grow weary" because we are operating on the fuel of the Holy Spirit and renewed physical strength. As we shift from the theology of strength to the practical application of endurance, we must examine how we "mount up" and move with the Spirit's momentum. THE BUILDOUT: Our Response Strengthening the house is a deliberate partnership between your discipline and God’s grace. It requires you to treat your body not as a "storage unit" for the past, but as a "power station" for the future. We are building the stamina required to cross the finish line of this fast and head straight into our next season. EXCHANGE Your Weakness for His Power: Spend time in "The Wait," allowing the Holy Spirit to infuse your physical cells with divine vitality that surpasses your natural age or ability. FORTIFY Your Physical Frame: Engage in the "work" of the Temple—prayer, fasting, and physical stewardship—knowing that every disciplined action is a brick laid in the wall of your endurance. REJECT the Language of Decay: Refuse to agree with the "wasting away" of the outer man; instead, declare the daily renewal of your inner strength and its manifestation in your physical health. As you apply these strategies, you are moving from being a "temporary shelter" to a permanent dwelling place for God’s abiding presence, ready for the final “Big Reveal” by the power of the Messiah’s finished work. THE BIG REVEAL: The Final Outcome EVIDENCE OF A STRENGTHENED HOUSE SUPERNATURAL RECOVERY: …you bounce back from challenges and physical fatigue faster… UNYIELDING RESOLVE: Your "no" to temptation and your "yes" to God's direction… RADIANT ENERGY & STRENGTH: There is a visible "glow" of health …
MORNING PRAYER with Rabbi Brian Bileci JANUARY 30, 2026 DAY 19: 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting DAY 19 — BLESSED TO REST AND BE RENEWED Psalm 127:2 — Trusting God through intentional rest THE BLUEPRINT: God’s Design SCRIPTURE FOUNDATION “[A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of Solomon] 1 Unless the LORD builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted (KJV: “the laborers labor in vain”). Unless the LORD protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good. 2 It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, toiling for food to eat! For God gives rest to His loved ones.” — Psalm 127:1-2 (NLT) As we continue building the “Outer Court,” we must recognize that the Architect never intended the Temple to exist in a constant state of frantic construction. Psalm 127:2 reminds us that anxious toil is useless. God built a rest clause into creation to show that the structure is sustained by His power, not our activity. Life with God was never designed to be driven by anxiety or exhaustion. Psalm 127 exposes the danger of effort without trust. The issue is not the work, but who we believe is sustaining it. God builds the house. God guards the work. God provides what is needed. Rest is not a reward for finishing the work; rest is evidence that you trust the One who oversees and completes it. That same principle governed the building of the Tabernacle, where God placed firm boundaries around rest—even during sacred work. 3 “I have filled him with God’s Spirit, gifted him with wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and skills with a variety of crafts. 4 He is an expert designer and works well with gold, silver, and bronze. 5 He is able to cut and set gems, work with wood, and skillfully perform any craft needed to help construct the congregation tent (‘Tabernacle’) and its furnishings…13 Speak to the Israelites and tell them, “You must be careful to observe My Sabbaths. For the Sabbath Day serves as a sign between Me and you for all generations, so that you will know I am the Eternal One who has set you apart from all the other nations. 14 Keep the Sabbath because it is a sacred day for you, different from all other days.” — Exodus 31:3-5, 13-14 (VOICE) THE BUILDOUT: Our Response Intentional rest is not "quitting"; it is "recalibrating." In the same way that a high-end structure requires periodic inspections and maintenance periods where the public is kept out, your body requires seasons of silence and sleep to remain a viable dwelling place for the Spirit. You are making a strategic decision to bypass the "burnout" phase that 2025 tried to trap you in. SCHEDULE Your Cessation: Choose rest as an act of obedience, not convenience. Protect time to pause, sleep, and be still before the Lord. Treat your rest time as a non-negotiable appointment with the Master Architect’s calendar, refusing to let the urgency of daily demands rob you of an intimate time of connection with your Heavenly Father. DISCONNECT from the Digital Noise: Silence the noise that keeps your soul on edge. Create space to hear God without distraction or pressure. Turn off the notifications on all of your devices, and even the distractions in your own mind, so that you can listen to the still, small voice of the Holy Spirit, with discernment, as He directs the next step of your buildout. ABIDE in the Secret Place of God’s Presence Daily: Use your resting hours to simply be still in the presence of your Father, allowing His love to saturate your soul with His Spirit, without the pressure of performing a meaningless routine or falling into the trap of people-pleasing. By honoring these spiritual disciplines and rhythms of rest, you are not merely recovering; you are preparing your physical frame for the increased weight of glory coming in the next season. Rest creates room for renewal. The areas of your life that you refuse to rest will eventually become the areas you resent. Once you choose to enter His rest, God restores what you could not fix on your own.
Day 18 of 21 days of Prayer and Fasting with Rabbi Brian Bileci DAY 18 — BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO STAND FIRM UNDER PRESSURE Matthew 5:10; 2 Corinthians 4:16 — Internal Fortification for External Pressure THE BLUEPRINT: God’s Design SCRIPTURE FOUNDATION “How blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, because the kingdom from heaven belongs to them! - Matthew 5:10 (ISV) “So we do not give up [despair; or lose heart]. Though our physical body [outer person] is becoming older and weaker [decaying; or being destroyed], our spirit inside us [inner (person)] is made new [being renewed] every day.” - 2 Corinthians 4:16 (EXB) In the divine schematics of the Kingdom, pressure is not designed to crush the structure; it is designed to prove the quality of the foundation. Just as the Tabernacle was draped in heavy skins to protect the gold-plated sanctuary from the harsh elements of the wilderness, your life is being fortified from the inside out. The Architect knows that while the "outer man" may face the abrasive winds of 2026, the "inner man" is being renewed daily through a constant supply of Spirit-led reinforcement. THE BUILDOUT: Our Response Building a life that prospers under pressure requires more than just "holding on." It requires an intentional application of Kingdom principles that transform your perspective from being a victim of circumstances to being a victor through the Messiah. This process involves a "System Reset" of how you perceive trials and how you utilize the authority given to you by the Father. RECOGNIZE the Blessing in the Bind: Shift your focus from the discomfort of the pressure to the promise of the blessing, knowing that being "pressed" often precedes the "oil" of a new anointing. ANCHOR Your Identity in the Eternal: Refuse to let the temporary "wasting away" of your outward circumstances define your value; instead, fix your eyes on the unseen reality of your spiritual promotion. PRACTICE Unwavering Positional Authority: Stand your ground in the cleft of the Rock, refusing to retreat into 2025 patterns of fear-driven reactivity when the heat of the moment rises. By establishing these strategic anchors, you ensure that your spirit remains buoyant even when the weight of responsibility feels heavy, preparing you to witness the evidence of God's sustaining power in your life. THE BIG REVEAL: Evidence of Kingdom Fortification The "Big Reveal" of a life that stands firm under pressure is the undeniable presence of a peace that surpasses human logic. When you are in Covenant Alignment, the pressure no longer causes structural cracks; instead, it reveals the brilliance of the Master Architect’s handiwork to those watching your journey. Inexplicable Joy Amidst Trials: You find yourself rejoicing not because the pressure is gone, but because the presence of God is more tangible than the problem. Increased Spiritual Density: Your words and actions carry a new weight of authority that others recognize as the "Rock-solid" nature of a life built on truth. Consistency of Character: While others shift with the trends or crumble under stress, your "yes" remains "yes," and your peace remains undisturbed. As you notice these shifts in your internal environment, you begin to realize that you aren't just surviving the day; you are modeling the Kingdom. DAILY DOWNLOAD: You cannot withstand a 2026 storm with a 2025 mindset of fragility. Standing firm is a deliberate "transfer of weight" from your own limited strength to the limitless power of the Holy Spirit. Pressure is simply the Architect’s way of testing the "Yasad" foundation He has laid in you. Today, stop looking at the wind and start looking at the One who holds the blueprints. When you refuse to bow to the pressure, you are positioned to receive the crown of life. FIVE WAYS TO STAND FIRM: Put on the Whole Armor of God — Ephesians 6:11 (NLT) Fix Your Eyes on the Unseen — 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NLT) Rejoice in the Midst of Suffering — 1 Peter 4:13 (NLT) Strengthen Your Resolve Through Prayer — Colossians 4:12 (NLT) Lean on the Eternal Cornerstone — Isaiah 28:16 (NLT) PRAYER DECLARATION FOR TODAY "Abba Father, I thank You that You are the Master Architect of my life and the Anchor of my soul. I choose today to let go of the splintered crutch of my own understanding and transfer my full weight onto You. Holy Spirit, fortify my soul with Your supernatural sustaining power so that I am no longer driven by urgency, but led by Your peace. I refuse to be pushed by fear or internal chaos; I choose to be the calmest person in the room, reflecting Your Kingdom Authority. I declare that my steps are ordered, my mind is focused on Your Word, and I am built to last. In the name of Jesus, Yeshua the Messiah. Amen."
Ps. Obed Martinez - Indio Campus SERIES: FIRST THINGS FIRST Resetting Every Priority Releases Divine Authority January 28, 2026 THE KINGDOM IS FIRST 33 “But seek first the KINGDOM of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 34 Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” — Matthew 6:33-34 (NKJV) What is the Kingdom of God? It is God’s divine authority, power, and reign being established, transforming the world from its broken state to reflect His will. It is not a physical, geopolitical kingdom, but a spiritual one, often characterized as an "upside-down" kingdom where the humble are exalted, and the last are first. Jesus Christ is the King of this realm, and those who submit to His authority, regardless of background, are subjects of this kingdom. It is marked by righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit, focusing on love, mercy, and truth. 16 “Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. 18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give you the KEYS OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” — Matthew 16:16-19 (NKJV) “The Word of the Lord makes a way for the Work of the Lord” HERE ARE 5 KEY THINGS THE KINGDOM OF GOD GIVES: 1. A New Identity & Family: You become a citizen of God's kingdom, gaining a new family identity as a beloved child, with belonging and support from fellow believers (the body of Christ). 2. Divine Provision & Purpose: You receive heavenly resources and purpose, with God's voice becoming your highest authority, leading to a life of meaning rather than just consumption or survival. 3. Peace & Joy Beyond Circumstances: The Kingdom brings an inner experience of peace and joy that transcends earthly troubles, offering contentment even in suffering. 4. Forgiveness & Freedom: Believers receive forgiveness for sins and freedom from spiritual bondage, enabling a cleansed life and the ability to live with a thankful heart. 5. Guidance & Power of the Spirit: You receive the Holy Spirit for daily guidance, strength, and the ability to live righteously and manifest God's will in your life. “Your Authority is in your Identity” 19 “Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you. 20 But don’t rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in heaven.” — Luke 10:19-20 (NLT) “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” — 1 John 5:4-5 (NKJV) Your Authority should be exercised with your Dominion! 4 “What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him? 5 For You have made him a little lower than the angels, And You have crowned him with glory and honor. 6 You have made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet,” — Psalms 8:4-6 (NKJV) 1. DOMINION MEANS OPERATING IN THE ANOINTING “The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, for he has anointed Me.” — Luke 4:18 (NLT) Dominion is a God-given gift to His people that requires His supernatural Anointing. It belongs to you, but it isn’t automatic. It takes faith, walking in love, and operating in the anointing. The word anoint means “to pour out on, put on or smear on.” That’s why we anoint with oil—it represents the pouring on of the Spirit of God. DECLARATIONS: • I am Anointed to Share the Gospel • I am Anointed to help People who need Help • I am Anointed to Prosper and be in Health as my Soul Prospers • I am Anointed to Raise up Children to be Godly and Successful • I am Anointed to take New Territory, New Business, & New Clients 2. DOMINION MEANS PROSPERING FINANCIALLY “The LORD will open for you His good treasure house, the heavens, to give rain to your land in its season and to bless all the work of your hand; and you will lend to many nations, but you will not borrow.” — Deuteronomy 28:12 (AMP) 3. DOMINION MEANS EXCELLING TO THE HIGHEST PLACE POSSIBLE “And the LORD will make you the head and not the tail, and you shall only go up and not down.” — Deuteronomy 28:13 (ESV) To excel in the spirit of the Word is to prosper financially, physically and relationally. That’s the result of THE BLESSING. 4. DOMINION MEANS EXPECTING TO BE BLESSED IN FAMINE - Genesis 26:12 (NIV) 5. DOMINION MEANS EXPECTING TO BE HEALED — Luke 10:19 (NLT) 6. DOMINION MEANS DESTROYING EVERY YOKE - Genesis 27:40
Day 17 of 21 days of Prayer and Fasting with Rabbi Brian Bileci DAY 17 — BLESSED TO GUARD THE TEMPLE Proverbs 4:20-23 — Protecting the Health of God’s Visible Structure THE BLUEPRINT: God’s Design SCRIPTURE FOUNDATION 20 My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. 21 Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, 22 for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body. 23 Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.- Proverbs 4:20–23 (NLT) As we continue our buildout of the Outer Court related to the “outer man,” referring to our physical bodies, we must understand that the health of the Temple is not a secondary concern to the Architect. Just as the walls of the Tabernacle in the wilderness guarded the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies, your physical body serves as the protective visible structure for your spirit and soul. If the Outer Court is in disrepair or its gates are left unattended, the ministry of the inner sanctuary is compromised. “They are to join you and guard the tent of meeting, doing all the work at the tent, but no unauthorized person may come near you. You are to guard the sanctuary and the altar so that wrath may not fall on the Israelites again.” — Numbers 18:4-5 (HCSB) Guarding our bodies, like the Tabernacle of Moses or the Temple of Solomon, is a divine command to care for and maintain the physical health of our lives as a vessel God has chosen to indwell with His Presence and Shekinah Glory, which is the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit. In the divine schematics, your body is not your own to neglect; it was bought with a price to be the primary delivery system for Kingdom Authority in 2026. This is about guarding the gate so that nothing unauthorized gains access to the "safe" of your bedroom. The Ark of the Covenant, the most valuable piece of furniture in the entire Tabernacle, represents the heart—but protecting that heart begins at the outer gate. If you don't guard the gate of the Outer Court, you risk giving undue access to the Inner Court. A key Hebrew concept to grasp today is SHAMAR ( שָׁמַר ), which means to keep, guard, or watch over. It is the same word used when God told Adam to "keep" the garden. In Hebraic thought, you are the SHAMAR of your own physical temple. You are the gatekeeper of what enters your eyes and what fuels your strength. The altar in the court is where we die to physical flesh and worldly desires, specifically so we can guard the inner sanctuary where the presence of the Messiah resides. “Don’t you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives in you? God will destroy anyone who destroys this temple. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.” — 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 (NLT) THE BUILDOUT: Your Strategic Response To guard your temple effectively, you must stop treating your physical well-being as an elective and start treating it as a non-negotiable part of your Covenant Alignment. This is a strategic "System Reset" of your health habits. PRACTICE Vigilant Gatekeeping of Your Inputs: Turn your ear to the Word and keep it before your eyes, allowing the life-giving truth of the Messiah to be the primary medicine for your physical frame. REJECT the Labels of Sickness and Fatigue: Stop identifying with the "2025 version" of your physical limitations and start speaking the health and life of the Architect over every cell of your body. ESTABLISH a Defensive Perimeter of Discipline: Set healthy boundaries around your rest, your diet, and your physical activity as a deliberate act of priestly service in your Outer Court. ALIGN Your Daily Rhythms with Divine Wisdom: Refuse to guess your way through your health; ask the Holy Spirit to be your "Governor" over your physical appetites and energy levels. FIVE WAYS TO GUARD YOUR TEMPLE: Guard what comes in and out of your life — Psalm 101:3 (NLT) Prioritize Your Physical Renewal Daily as Worship and Divine Service unto God— Proverbs 3:7-8 (NLT) Master Your Cravings Through the Holy Spirit — Galatians 5:16 (ISV) Speak Life Over Your Body Physical Frame Daily as God’s Holy Sanctuary — Proverbs 18:21 (NIV) Walk in the Authority of the Anointed One, in the Power and Authority of the Messiah— Luke 10:19 (ISV) MORNING PRAYER POINTS: PRAY for the strength to reject every physical habit that hinders the flow of the Spirit. DECLARE that your body is a zone of health, healing, and supernatural resilience. ASK the Father for a specific strategy to steward your physical energy today.
Day 16 of 21 days of Prayer and Fasting with Rabbi Brian Bileci CLICK LINK FOR NOTES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vWGLa04el1kOx-Q5u468p_Q6G8--emup8AQq8m3OGMM/edit?usp=sharing Morning prayer DAY 16 - BLESSED TO PRESENT OUR BODIES AS LIVING SACRIFICES Romans 12:1 - Where Physical Discipline Becomes a Spiritual Devotion of Worship THE BLUEPRINT: God’s Design Studying God’s Master Blueprint of how He created the world is the most fascinating study any believer, or even non-believer, could discover. The scientist would encounter the ancient divine wisdom of how science really works. The atheist can discover a God they never believed in. The agnostic can be introduced to the Creator they never knew. The Bible is so multifaceted that it offers a blueprint for everyone—not only for those who draw close to God, but also for those who are far away yet are being drawn to its wisdom. When God told Moses to build everything according to the pattern He revealed to him in the mount, in the cleft of the rock, in his personal prayer closet for 40 days and 40 nights—while he fasted food and water—Moses could never have imagined that he would come down that mountain and, for 40 years, teach the wisdom revealed to him by God Himself. The Creator who made the whole world come into existence by His Word is the same Divine Architect who rendered a blueprint for our lives to be built upon this year. “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.” — Romans 12:1 (NASB) Romans 12:1 gives us the prerequisite for this divine download. Paul tells us the divine command to present our bodies to the One who made us as a living sacrifice. Like the animals offered at the Tabernacle, and later the Temple in Jerusalem, our sacrifice must be holy and acceptable to Him, without spots or blemishes. Paul uses the Greek word Latreia (λατρεία), which was used to translate the divine service of the priesthood, called “Avodah,” עֲבוֹדָה translated both worship and service. We are that Royal Priesthood. Just like our Messiah, who as a Priest laid His life down as a sacrifice, we must have the same type of sacrificial love for God. The question is, will we lay our lives down? Will we become that living sacrifice—willing to die to our old flesh nature and submit our body with all of its impulses to the only One who can declare that we are righteous and pleasing in His sight? DAILY DOWNLOAD: You cannot expect a 2026 promotion on a 2025 foundation of compromise. Integrity in your physical body is the currency of the Kingdom, and it is earned in the moments when no one is looking. Today, choose to stop leaning on the "splintered crutch" of self-reliance and start building with the solid timber of truth. As you step off the path of conformity and onto the altar of transformation, you are positioned for the greatest download of your life. PRAYER DECLARATION FOR TODAY “Abba Father, I thank You that You are the Master Architect of my life and the Anchor of my soul. I choose today to let go of the splintered crutch of my own understanding and transfer my full weight onto You. Holy Spirit, fortify my soul with Your supernatural sustaining power so that I am no longer driven by urgency, but led by Your peace. I refuse to be pushed by fear or internal chaos; I choose to be the calmest person in the room, reflecting Your Kingdom Authority. I declare that my steps are ordered, my mind is focused on Your Word, and I am built to last. In the name of Jesus, Yeshua the Messiah. Amen.”
DAY 15 — BLESSED TO HONOR GOD’S DWELLING PLACE 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 - Recognizing the body as God’s chosen dwelling THE BLUEPRINT: God's Design SCRIPTURE FOUNDATION “Don’t you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives in you? God will destroy anyone who destroys this temple. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.” — 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 (NLT) We’ve learned through this spiritual journey together, as we pray and fast for this new year, that the Word of God is the master blueprint for your entire being—spirit, soul, and body. Just as Moses ascended Mount Sinai into the secret place, fasting forty days to download the heavenly pattern, we must enter the cleft of prayer to receive the divine schematics for our lives. It all starts with renewing your mind, not just the casual reading but with deep, spiritual meditation og God’s Word. Once your mind is renewed, then your body can be dedicated as a Temple for God to use. Scripture reveals a divine pattern through the Tabernacle pattern, and later the Temple, in a three-room layout for His dwelling place: • The Holy of Holies (The Spirit): This is the innermost room behind the veil and represents the spirit man. • The Holy Place (The Soul): This is the area of “interior design” where your mind, emotions, and will are remodeled, renewed, and restored according to the spiritual blueprint of God's Word. • The Outer Court (The Body): This is the visible structure—the temple of the Holy Spirit—where the inner work is finally for all to see God’s handiwork. Most believers treat their spiritual walk like a series of disjointed events rather than a unified structure. But in the Architect’s original plan, your life was designed for ORDER and divine precision. When we talk about spiritual alignment, we are talking about the internal coordination between your heart’s intent and God’s eternal Word—the Blueprint that brings everything into focus. To understand this, we must look at the physical body as a temple for the Holy Spirit. Just as the Temple of Solomon followed the model of the Tabernacle of Moses with its three distinct rooms, our design has a specific structure. Your body is like the "Outer Court," or what Scripture calls the "outer man," which houses the deeper sanctum of your spirit where God dwells. A key Hebrew concept to understand this structural integrity is YASAD (יָסַד), which means to lay a foundation, establish, or ordain. In Hebraic thought, your foundation isn't just something you stand on; it is the very act of God appointing your purpose and fixing your position so you cannot be shaken by the hustle culture of 2026. When you are YASAD, you aren't just surviving; you are operating with Kingdom Authority because you know exactly what—and Who—is holding you up. “Therefore thus says the Lord God, ‘Behold, I am the one who has laid as a foundation (yasad) in Zion, a stone, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, of a sure foundation: ‘Whoever believes will not be in haste.’’ — Isaiah 28:16 (ESV) THE BUILDOUT: Your Practical Response If you're going to build your life on the instructions God reveals to you through the blueprint of His divine plan, you must move from striving to seeking; you must intentionally engage in "The Shift" that transfers your weight from self-reliance to God’s divine authority and dominion. This is not passive waiting but a strategic building process in which you intentionally anchor your soul in the unshakeable truth of God’s Word. By applying these practical steps, you are securing a mental anchor that protects your heart from old impulses. • Activate the Holy Pause: Before making a decision, stop and ask if you are moving out of faith or a fear-driven impulse and ill-advised choices. • Discern Your Foundation: Access your mental space and capacity to see if you are being held together by social media noise or the stability of the Word. • Embrace Divine Consultation: Bring your current "to-do" list to the Father, the master builder of your life, and refuse to guess your way through your day. Remember that he is our Divine Architect. Let your words reflect the mindset and model of Jesus by speaking life into chaotic situations. Let the Holy Spirit be your "Governor," and allow God’s Word to guide and guard your soul from slipping into burnout. • The Shift from Reactivity to Response • Relief from Decision Fatigue • Supernatural Strength to Prosper Under Pressure DAILY DOWNLOAD: You cannot build a 2026 Kingdom structure while still leaning on the splintered crutch of your own 2025 impulses—impulses that lead to decisions you’ll later regret.
HOW TO PROSPER UNDER PRESSURE AND LIVE THE BLESSED LIFE: 1. PURSUE BEING A PEACEMAKER, NOT A TROUBLEMAKER - Let your life produce the fruit of faithfulness as you pursue shalom instead of drama, confusion, or chaos. “Blessed are the PEACEMAKERS, for they shall be called sons (“children”)of God.” — Matthew 5:9 (NKJV) EXCERPT FROM “BECOMING A DISCIPLE”: “When Jesus would teach His disciples…His most famous recorded sermon…the "Sermon on the Mount." …He begins to explain the lifestyle that His followers and disciples should emulate as they apply His kingdom principles. "THE BEATITUDES" are the primary focus of this sermon, which means "to be BLESSED" in Latin…So as Jesus began to describe what it means to be "BLESSED," He used the term "PEACEMAKER," which describes "a person who MAKES PEACE." “Stop doing anything evil, and do good. LOOK for PEACE [AMP: “SEEK PEACE AND PURSUE IT”], and do all you can to HELP people live PEACEFULLY.” — Psalm 34:14 (ERV) Hebrew Insight: SEEK (Bikesh - בִּקֵּשׁ): This means to desire it or ask for it. That’s the starting line. PURSUE (Radaph - רָדַף): This is the game-changer. It literally means "to chase after," "to hunt," or "to run after with intense and bold intention." 17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then PEACE-LOVING, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18 PEACEMAKERS who sow in PEACE reap a harvest of righteousness. - James 3:17-18 (NKJV) “For God is not a God of confusion, but SHALOM [AMP: “not a God of confusion and disorder but of PEACE and order.” — 1 Corinthians 14:33 (TLV) “May the GOD OF PEACE himself make you holy in every way. And may your whole being—spirit, soul, and body—remain blameless when our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, appears.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:32 (ISV) Where God rules, peace reigns—because He is not the author of confusion—but the Author and Finisher of our faith, through the finished work of Jesus (Hebrews 12:2) 2 Now STAY FOCUSED on Jesus, who DESIGNED (“PIONEERED”) and PERFECTED our faith. He endured the cross and ignored the shame of that death because He focused on the joy that was set before Him; and now He is seated beside God on the throne, a place of honor. 3 Consider the life of the One who endured such PERSONAL ATTACKS and hostility from sinners so that you will not grow weary or lose heart. - Hebrews 12:2-3 (VOICE) 2. MAINTAIN YOUR SPIRITUAL ALIGNMENT WHEN YOU’RE` MISTREATED - Let your identity in the Messiah remain unshakeable even when your integrity is under attack. “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” — Matthew 5:10 (NKJV) BLESSED ARE THOSE PERSECUTED FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS: Who Walk in Their Heavenly Authority Persecution for the sake of righteousness is not a sign of God's absence, but evidence of your Kingdom alignment. True authority comes from being humble enough to learn and serve, staying teachable even when faced with opposition. To those who endure pressure for His sake, Jesus promises that "theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Let your harnessed strength produce the fruit of Gentleness toward those who oppose you. THE SPIRITUAL GOAL: Protecting Your Kingdom Identity Persecution is the load test of alignment. Standing on God’s blueprint invites pushback. Maturity is power under control—harnessed strength. Refusing retaliation places your reputation in God’s hands, not your critics. "Also, the Lord your God will put all these curses on your enemies... who persecuted you." — Deuteronomy 30:7 (NKJV) Check-Up for the Soul: Don't let someone else’s insecurity or irritability dictate your "Royal Identity." CALL TO ACTION: Prospering Under Pressure STEP ONE: EMBRACE YOUR IDENTITY - Stop letting external pressure or outside people define your worth. Recognize that you are a son or daughter of God, called to bring peace (Shalom) to every situation. STEP TWO: MAINTAIN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION - Let the spiritual disciplines and habits you have established during this 21-day fast guide you. Ensure your progress in spirit, soul, and body remains aligned with God's priorities for the rest of this year. STEP THREE: REMEMBER TO REJOICE WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE RETALIATING - When faced with insults or false accusations, choose to rejoice. This shifts your focus from earthly pain to your great reward in heaven.
Day 14 — A Steady Soul Is Full of Shalom THE BLUEPRINT: God's Design SCRIPTURE FOUNDATION “You will keep PERFECTLY PEACEFUL [KJV: “in PERFECT PEACE” - “SHALOM, SHALOM”] the one whose MIND remains FOCUSED on You, because he remains in You.” - Isaiah 26:3 (ISV) Most people think peace is something that happens after life finally calms down. They are waiting for the storm to stop before they believe they can experience shalom. But the peace God offers goes much deeper than that. Peace is not the absence of a storm; it is the presence of God experienced in the middle of it. When the mind feels overwhelmed, and emotions seem scattered, Scripture invites us to do something intentional—set our minds on God and His Word. When we do, we don’t just receive peace for the heart; we receive a double portion of peace that stabilizes the mind as well. The Hebrew language used by the prophet describes this as “shalom, shalom” שָׁלוֹם שָׁלוֹם—perfect peace. It is not peace added once, but peace multiplied. THE BUILDOUT: Your Practical Response To successfully transition into your 2026 Kingdom reality, you must intentionally anchor your soul in the unshakeable truth of God’s Word to experience the enduring stability of His Shalom. This internal fortification ensures that while the world around you may shift, your spirit remains tethered to the Rock that never moves. By focusing your mind on His promises, you are securing a mental anchor that protects your heart from old impulses and transforms you into a steady person of substance. Anchor your soul in God’s Word today so that you can experience the stability of His Shalom: Examine Your Foundations: Look at where your mind has been "wandering" lately. Are you braced by the news and social media, or are you braced by the Word? Facilitate the Mental Anchor: Throughout the day, use a "breath prayer" to pull your mind back. Simply say, "My mind is stayed on You; my soul is steady in Your Shalom." Apply the Stability Consistently: When the "winds" of a bad report or a stressful conversation blow, don't move. Remind yourself that the Rock you stand on hasn't shifted just because the weather changed. Guard Your Inner Order: Recognize that chaos on the outside doesn't have to mean chaos on the inside. You are the "gatekeeper" of your heart’s atmosphere. Stop Chasing the Wind: Let go of the need to control things that are outside of your "fortress." Focus on being responsive to the Spirit rather than reactive to the world. Trust the Shalom: Understand that this peace is a gift He left specifically for you. It’s a supernatural "second wind" that kicks in when life asks more of you than you have to give. THE BIG REVEAL: Evidence of Alignment The "Big Reveal" of a steady soul is a life of remarkable resilience. While others are crumbling under the same pressure, you are standing firm. You become a source of stability and comfort for everyone around you. Ultimately, people see you as a person of substance—someone who can be counted on because your stability isn't based on your own strength, but on the strength of what you stand on. You move through your week with a quiet strength, having become the calmest person in the room. Look for these three signs as the evidence of your transformation and a divinely focused mindset: Supernatural Peace: You feel a sustaining power that keeps you upright when you should be overwhelmed. Refined Responses: You no longer react to old triggers; the "chaos" of your past reactions is replaced by Divine composure. Clarity over Chaos: Your days are filled with a quiet joy as the mental noise fades, allowing you to see God’s hand in every detail. DAILY DOWNLOAD: You cannot build a 2026 Kingdom reality on 2025’s impulses because the "Commanded Blessing" requires commanded listening. By keeping your mind stayed or focused on Him, you will manifest the "Big Reveal" of a steady soul through supernatural sustaining power, neutralized triggers, and the total dissolving of internal chaos. Today, you are stepping into the quiet strength of a person of substance who remains the calmest in the room because your stability is rooted in the foundation you stand on.
HOW TO WALK IN A STRATEGICALLY REDEEMED IDENTITY 1. RECOGNIZE THAT REDEMPTION STRIPS THE ENEMY OF HIS LEGAL CLAIM - Let God's strategic judgments settle the question of ownership over your life once and for all. SH’MOT / Exodus 10:1 “Then Adonai said to Moses, ‘Go to Pharaoh, for I have hardened [hikh’badati from kavad - “make heavy”] his heart and the heart of his servants, so that I might show these My signs among them, 2 and so you may tell in the ears of your son and your grandson what I have done in Egypt... so that you may know that I am Adonai.’” TLV SH’MOT / Exodus 9:12 But Adonai hardened [Chazak: “strengthened”] the heart of Pharaoh, so he did not listen to them—just as Adonai had said to Moses. 13 Then Adonai said to Moses, “Rise up early in the morning, stand before Pharaoh and say to him: This is what Adonai the God of the Hebrews says: ‘Let My people go, so they may serve Me. 14 For this time I will send all My plagues to your heart, and on your servants and your people, so that you may know that there is none like Me in all the earth. TLV God does not actively harden Pharaoh’s heart at the beginning of the plagues. In the early plagues, Pharaoh hardens his own heart, or the text states that his heart became hardened without naming God as the agent. The shift happens after repeated, willful resistance. The first clear statement that Adonai Himself hardens Pharaoh’s heart occurs at: Exodus 9:12 — during the sixth plague (boils). ROMIM / Romans 9:17 “For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, ‘For this very purpose I raised you up, to demonstrate My power in you, and so that My name might be proclaimed throughout the whole earth.’” TLV • A Public Declaration: God’s strategy in the plagues was to ensure that Egypt—and the surrounding nations—recognized that Israel belonged to a higher authority. Redemption is God's public "No" to the enemy's "Yes." • Position over Petition: You do not have to beg for freedom when you understand that the price has been paid. Your identity is now legally anchored in the One who has defeated your taskmaster. Once the enemy's legal claim is broken, God creates a visible distinction to show the world that His people are set apart. 2. WALK IN THE DISTINCTION OF HASHEM’S DIVINE LIGHT IN THE MIDST OF WORLDLY DARKNESS - Let the light of your covenant identity shine brightest when the world around you is in total confusion. SH’MOT / Exodus 10:22 “So Moses stretched out his hand toward the heavens, and there was thick darkness in all the land of Egypt for three days. 23 No one saw his brother, nor did anyone rise from his place for three days. But all Bnei-Yisrael had light in their dwellings.” TLV YESHAYAHU / ISAIAH 60:1 “Arise, SHINE [Yerushalayim], for your LIGHT has come, the GLORY of Adonai has risen over you. 2 For although DARKNESS covers the earth and THICK DARKNESS the peoples; on you Adonai will rise; over you will be seen HIS GLORY. CJB YESHAYAHU / ISAIAH 9:1 (2) “The people living in DARKNESS have seen a GREAT LIGHT; upon those living in the land that lies in the shadow of death, LIGHT has DAWNED. CJB MATTITYAHU / Matthew 4:16 “the people sitting in DARKNESS have seen a GREAT LIGHT, and those sitting in the region and shadow of death, on them a LIGHT has DAWNED.” TLV KEFA ALEF / 1 Peter 2:9 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the One who called you out of DARKNESS into His MARVELOUS LIGHT.” TLV YOCHANAN ALEF / 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the LIGHT as He Himself is in the LIGHT, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Yeshua His Son cleanses us from all sin. TLV EFESIM / Ephesians 5:8 For you were once DARKNESS, but now you are LIGHT in the Lord. Walk as children of LIGHT. TLV YOCHANAN / John 8:12 Again Yeshua spoke to them, saying, “I am the LIGHT of the world. The one who follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” TLV • A Spiritual Distinction: Rabbinic tradition teaches that darkness was not just a judgment on Egypt, but a moment where vision was removed so that true loyalties could be revealed. • Standing Firm in Our Identity: Moses did not ask for the darkness to end; he commanded his position. While the world is paralyzed by confusion, your identity keeps you productive and focused. This distinction is ultimately sealed not by light alone, but by the blood of the sacrifice that protects the people's legacy. 3. APPLY THE POWER OF THE BLOOD TO PROTECT YOUR BLOODLINE AND FUTURE LEGACY - Let the sacrifice of the Lamb secure your household and ensure your covenant destiny outlives you. READ Exodus 12:12-13; 1 Corinthians 5:7; John 1:29
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