Conviction Anyone?

Are you tired of being sick and tired?  Are you tired of fear and anxiety?  There is an answer.  It is found in the laws of YHWH.
 
Some might think that the God of Torah or Law is a vengeful God who is constantly condemning His people.  Whereas, Yeshua (Jesus) is the “nice guy.”  But if this is true, then you might have to make some adjustments.  Because, “In the beginning was the Word (Yeshua) and the Word was with YHWH (God). Jn. 1:1 
 
The study of Beckukotai gives a list of blessings for those who follow Yah’s laws and cursing’s for those who break these laws.  Most people love the blessings part.  But, when they read further and see the cursings, they may feel that Yah is arbitrary or even condemning.  YHWH is very clear with the Sons of Israel about the terrible things that will happen if they come against Him.   For instance, He will appoint terror, consumption, and fever so that their eyes will waste away. He will turn His face away from them, so that they run in fear when no one pursues them. He will strike down their pride and even be hostile.  Crops will not produce.  Livelihoods will be destroyed.  Does this sound like a loving God? Does it sound like something Yehsua would agree to?
 
To find at least one answer, let’s compare the term for condemnation to conviction.
 
Condemnation means to censure, blame, criticism, and attack.  Typically when we condemn we hide from real problems and point out faults.  We like to even condemn ourselves as being unworthy.  Satan loves to condemn us.  Why not?  Condemnation seems to work well in keeping us away from Yah, for if we are unworthy sinners who are incapable of being “good enough” to receive life, then why would we seek the Life Giver?  Consequently, does it seem rational for Yah to condemn His own people?
 
Conviction means belief, confidence, principle, and faith.  When convicted we actually face our problems and seek out positive change.  Typically it takes a life-changing event for a person to be convicted of most anything.  So, would YHWH be willing to convict His people if they continually strive to break the commands of life?  I think the answer is yes.  If convicted, people start to follow the ways of YHWH, knowing that His ways are better than their past or present way of living.
 

Notice when we read this Torah section Yah never condemns, He only states results from coming against or being hostile towards Him.  On the other hand, He does convict those who choose to sin. In my opinion, Leviticus 26 is actually a comparison of what happens if we keep the Law and what happens if we come against Him. 
 
If we are keep His commands as found in verses 3-13, we find that he gives us peace, that no harm will come against us, that we will chase down our enemies, we will be fruitful, and that He will walk with us.  This is pretty awesome, especially in today’s environment of plandemics formulated by corrupt governments.  I don’t know about you, but chasing down an enemy is much more fun then running from them.
 
So what happens if we find ourselves coming against Yah by not keeping His commands?  Is there a way out?  Notice what is said, “If they confess their iniquity and the iniquity of their forefathers, in their unfaithfulness which they committed against Me, and also in their acting with hostility against Me, . . . then I will remember My covenant with Jacob, . . .Isaac, . . . and Abraham. . . I will not reject them nor will I abhor them as to destroy them, breaking My covenant with them, for I Am YHWH, . . . I will remember them.”  Lev. 26:40-45
 
I’m thinking that condemnation does not come from YHWH.  If He were a condemning god why would He remember us?  Instead, He chooses to convict us so that we can recognize our problem.  So what exactly is the problem you might ask?  May I suggest that we have a lack of knowledge towards Yah.  We fail to “know” Him.  He tells us that His laws are life.  He tells us that His ways offer healing, peace, and wisdom.  He tells us that “fools” reject this knowledge (Rom. 1).  In short, knowledge towards Yah, is knowing that His laws are just and that His solution is the Blood of the Lamb.  This Covenant from Him returns us to Him.  Yeshua turns us back to YHWH.
 
A few years back there was a slogan which stated, “No God no peace, but know God know peace.”
 
Many of us fight fear and illness by treating ourselves with medication that is either natural or unnatural.  But does this address the problem or cover up the problem?  Getting to the root can be scary.  Who wants stop eating Cheetos, even if it means your health is at risk?  When it comes to the root of sin, maybe we don’t face our sins because they seem too embarrassing, or it might cause too much change, or it’s too hard.  Though if we continue to ignore our iniquity what will be the outcome? 
 
What outcomes are you experiencing right now?  My friends, there is a solution.  Keep the laws of Yah for they are also the laws of the Messiah.  He has made a covenant with you and He will keep it.  Confess your sin and come to “Know” the Great Healer. 
 
Yah reminds His people, “I am YHWH who brought you out of the land of Egypt so that you would not be their slaves, and I broke the bars of your yoke and made you walk upright.”  (Lev. 16:13)  This same promise is given to us at even a greater degree through the life, death and resurrection of Yeshua, for He broke the yoke of slavery given to us by the evil one. 
 
Claim The Blood and start watching your life change.  I promise that you will not be hostile towards the Laws of Yah.  Instead you will seek them out.
 
Be Blessed,
Rollyn