“Enter” or “Go” is the name of our Torah study this week. It’s called Bo in Hebrew. Hence the question, where should one go or enter? Of course, we don’t always relate this calling to ourselves. It was Moses who was called to go and enter the courts of Pharoah and speak the words of Yahweh—not us. But is this the case?
In Luke 22, the Messiah tells Peter and John to “go” and prepare for the Passover. The prophet Jeremiah was told to go and prophecy in regards to Nebuchadnezzar defeating Pharoah and taking the land of Egypt (a prophetic word that still applies to us today). Moses told the elders of Israel to “go” and take a Passover lamb. And, when Pharoah (the great nation) had been humbled, he called for Moses and said, “go” and worship YHWH.
Earlier this week, I found myself growing exceeding apathetic. I asked myself, what difference does it make if I “go” or not? Over the years, I know Yah called me to be a spokesman for the Kingdom. His assignment to me was to help make the complex simple—and to encourage others t to know the Messiah of the Torah. I can say with confidence that any words I have shared are His words and not mine. Though as of late, like many of you, I have wondered if anything matters. Are people “hearing” the voice of Yah?
Moses ran into a similar problem. Pharoah would not listen. And there were even those from Israel who wanted to disregard Moses. I believe Moses knew that this could be a problem and this is probably one of the reasons, he told Yah that he wasn’t fit to speak. He even questioned God and asked, “why me?”
When the apostle Paul addresses the Corinth church in I Corinthians 11, he reminds them of their apathy towards the Passover. They had begun to think of it as a food feast and came to celebrate with a hungry stomach and not as an examination of need. To help the congregation, Paul advised them to eat at home before coming so that they could rightfully enter the service.
Have you ever asked yourself if you are ready to “go?” Are you ready to go and speak, go and find a guest house for Yeshua, go to minister to those around you that are in need, go and prophecy, go and find the Lamb, or go and worship? To go, we must rid ourselves of the lazy concept of not being overly concerned—a spirit of apathy.
Just in case you might be thinking that you are alone in this struggle. Don’t worry there plenty who fall into the trap. Even the disciples of Yeshua showed signs of apathy at one of the most critical times of Yeshua’s ministry. Consider Yeshua’s words to them,“ Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. And again he went away and prayed, saying the same words. And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy, and they did not know what to answer him. And he came the third time and said to them:
“Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough; the hour has come. The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.” Mark 14:38-41
Sometimes there is a spirit within us that may not be from YHWH but is one of our flesh. Have you ever stopped to think about the false drug of the so-called “spirit-led” worship that seeks a new high in every service? Or the intellect congregation that desperately seeks some new bit of knowledge that no one else runs across? And yes, there are even the mundane or traditional meetings that look for safety or boundaries. Our flesh tends to lean towards what is comfortable for us.
Please don’t misunderstand me. I believe in spirit-led worship. I believe in finding new understanding. And yes, I believe in boundaries. But when we seek these things over “hearing” words from Yeshua, then we may be itching ourselves rather than “entering” the service of the Kingdom. We may at times, misunderstand zeal.
“For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.” 2 Tim. 4:3-4
When it comes to the concept of defeating apathy and gaining the responsive passion to “enter” or “go” I found the following Biblical suggestions and texts to be helpful:
1. Fight against the forces of evil.
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” Eph. 6:10-12
2. Make a stand, believe, and then do.
“I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.” Rev. 3:15-15
3. Be Wise.
“Making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” Eph. 5:16
4.Take off the mask and be real.
“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, and serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, and be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” Rom. 12:9-13
5.Start moving forward.
“The way of a sluggard is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a level highway.” Prov. 15:19
Here is my challenge to myself and you. Ask Yeshua into this life so we can know what is true. If we do this, I believe our spirit will not be ruled by a flesh of apathy or lack of concern. Ask Him to lead, then be willing to go. It takes practice.
Be Blessed,
Rollyn