1.28.25 ~ Isolation Is Not Solitude
Good morning!
Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death in America. Fortunately, because of modern medicine, with the use of stents, bi-pass surgery and even heart replacement life can continue. The physical realities of life can teach us a lot about the spiritual (1 Cor. 15:46). The biblical idea of a heart attack is slightly different, but in the end they both separate. One is a physical separation from this life and the other is a conscious separation from God. Emotionally speaking, the leading cause of death for boys age 10-14 is suicide due to gender confusion: manly role models, treating boys like boys is desperately missing. Both issues, adults and in young boys (and we're not going through all ages of people), come from being overwhelmed/ataph with life and feeling alone in the world (Psa. 61:2; 77:3; 102:1; 107:5; 142:3,4).
In our exodus studies, both the Israelites and the Egyptians have a lot of isolating thoughts going through their world (Ex. 1-11). Internally, because of our external realities, when we feel overwhelmed/ataph it describes that agonizing feeling of isolation; where no one really knows you; where your inner strife convinces you that if anyone else knew your darkest secrets, you would be rejected as unworthy of love; this is the most concerning heart attack and form of emotional death.
Contrary to popular belief hatred is not the opposite of love, isolation is. Hate is a word of action, a devoted intensity that has both positive and negative application. It's a 2 sided coin. David hated those who opposed the Lord and that's a good hate. Hate also displays itself in violence/hamas. Isolation is that experience of being unworthy, of having no value, of knowing that who you really are under the surface pretense is unacceptable to you and to others. Isolation is the world of addictive medication, the place where there is nothing left except the pain that must be silenced. Isolation is a world without compassion, care or concern. It is the heart attack of being completely alone. And between you, me and the fence post, it's the worst of all the feelings!
Isolation is not solitude. We all need solitude, especially in the midst of this political and media driven 'rat race' we call life. Isolation is the absence of connection, the last step before extinction! To love is to be in harmony with the universe. Experiencing isolation is just the opposite. To be isolated is the feeling that you don't belong; you're home, but not at home; a stranger in a strange and foreboding land; To be absent from others, from God and from oneself.
Heart attacks and adolescent suicide are isolating events. Suddenly you are cast into a place where there is no exit, no retreat, no bond. The world caves in on you and you are left in the dark. Alone. King David knew this feeling all too well. He knew if it wasn't for God's presence, a heart attack and suicide would become the reality! In 2025 the issue is not covid or some other plandemic variant, it's isolation that leads to men's hearts failing them for fear (Luke 21:26).
You may know what I'm talking about. That place where no one really knows you, where there is no way out without revealing the things that kept you isolated and afraid. Perhaps your life is under attack from some inner demon, constructed by a lifetime of medicating fear. And now there is no place else to go. Now you feel the breath of your life escaping and death, spiritual or physical, is right there, staring you in the face. Wow! The realities of our lives.
In this week's Torah portion, Bo, we are going to find out that there are two entire nations that feel this way. Will they all take advantage of the blood of the Lamb and exit Egypt, the land of isolation, heart attacks and suicide? Ironically, the isolation, historically, was so strong that only 1/5 of the people left in the Exodus. Why? "How could this be", you might ask? Because, isolation and enslavement to the world system provides security, even if it is slavery and bondage to the government; at least I have a roof over my head, a taskmaster (tax collector) needing me (using me). At least I'm needed (or used by someone)...that's better than the uncertainty and certain death of isolation.
For those who want freedom, the Lord God of the Hebrews has a renewal plan that will place you on a journey with a new master who loves, not isolates through fear. It's a plan where community and purposeful functionality reign supreme and each person has value and responsibility (Deut. 6:23-25). This week, what will you choose?
Shalom
In our exodus studies, both the Israelites and the Egyptians have a lot of isolating thoughts going through their world (Ex. 1-11). Internally, because of our external realities, when we feel overwhelmed/ataph it describes that agonizing feeling of isolation; where no one really knows you; where your inner strife convinces you that if anyone else knew your darkest secrets, you would be rejected as unworthy of love; this is the most concerning heart attack and form of emotional death.
Contrary to popular belief hatred is not the opposite of love, isolation is. Hate is a word of action, a devoted intensity that has both positive and negative application. It's a 2 sided coin. David hated those who opposed the Lord and that's a good hate. Hate also displays itself in violence/hamas. Isolation is that experience of being unworthy, of having no value, of knowing that who you really are under the surface pretense is unacceptable to you and to others. Isolation is the world of addictive medication, the place where there is nothing left except the pain that must be silenced. Isolation is a world without compassion, care or concern. It is the heart attack of being completely alone. And between you, me and the fence post, it's the worst of all the feelings!
Isolation is not solitude. We all need solitude, especially in the midst of this political and media driven 'rat race' we call life. Isolation is the absence of connection, the last step before extinction! To love is to be in harmony with the universe. Experiencing isolation is just the opposite. To be isolated is the feeling that you don't belong; you're home, but not at home; a stranger in a strange and foreboding land; To be absent from others, from God and from oneself.
Heart attacks and adolescent suicide are isolating events. Suddenly you are cast into a place where there is no exit, no retreat, no bond. The world caves in on you and you are left in the dark. Alone. King David knew this feeling all too well. He knew if it wasn't for God's presence, a heart attack and suicide would become the reality! In 2025 the issue is not covid or some other plandemic variant, it's isolation that leads to men's hearts failing them for fear (Luke 21:26).
You may know what I'm talking about. That place where no one really knows you, where there is no way out without revealing the things that kept you isolated and afraid. Perhaps your life is under attack from some inner demon, constructed by a lifetime of medicating fear. And now there is no place else to go. Now you feel the breath of your life escaping and death, spiritual or physical, is right there, staring you in the face. Wow! The realities of our lives.
In this week's Torah portion, Bo, we are going to find out that there are two entire nations that feel this way. Will they all take advantage of the blood of the Lamb and exit Egypt, the land of isolation, heart attacks and suicide? Ironically, the isolation, historically, was so strong that only 1/5 of the people left in the Exodus. Why? "How could this be", you might ask? Because, isolation and enslavement to the world system provides security, even if it is slavery and bondage to the government; at least I have a roof over my head, a taskmaster (tax collector) needing me (using me). At least I'm needed (or used by someone)...that's better than the uncertainty and certain death of isolation.
For those who want freedom, the Lord God of the Hebrews has a renewal plan that will place you on a journey with a new master who loves, not isolates through fear. It's a plan where community and purposeful functionality reign supreme and each person has value and responsibility (Deut. 6:23-25). This week, what will you choose?
Shalom
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