10.6.25 ~ Trees
Good morning!
After the morning service, yesterday, I was sitting at lunch with some special friends, fellowshipping and secondarily celebrating my 29th birthday (lol) During our mealtime conversation (Deut. 6:7), the Tabernacle structure came up; specifically the type of wood and secondarily, the order of worship. Without going into any 'rabbi' trails, let me jump into this morning's thoughts :-)
Sukkot/the Feast of Tabernacles, the season of our joy, by God's design, is a feast for the nations; represented by the number 70 (Num. 12:29-40)! Prophetically speaking, it will be the major determining event, after the Tribulation, to find out where the hearts of men are stationed. Zechariah tells us that everyone who makes the trek to Jerusalem to worship Messiah Yeshua will be blessed with rain. Those who don’t will experience a difficult year of drought (Zech. 14:16-19). Every time we celebrate this event it is known as a holy convocation, a set apart dress rehearsal (Lev. 23:35).
One of the most unfortunate realities to living in the 21st century is that most people have forgotten that we’re supposed to be celebrating these appointed times/moedim of the Lord in anticipation to the full revelation that is to come; erroneously thinking they are Jewish Feasts or only for the Jews. Nothing could be farther from the truth!
By participating in these now, we are carrying out our role as salt and light to the world (Matt. 5:13-16). We are like a city on a hill, seen by everyone. We are letting our light shine so everyone can see our God centered deeds and light the path to where mankind is to go (Matt. 5:13-16).
Part of the rehearsal at Sukkot is to shake a bundle of tree limbs called a lulav. What is that you may ask? The lulav is made up of the branch of a Palm Tree, Myrtle Tree, a Willow tree and a citron (kind of like a lemon). The branches and citron are raised in celebration and recognition for the King Who is being celebrated (Lev. 23:40).
The Scripture, figuratively, represents people and nations as trees. When Yeshua began healing a blind man, in the first stage, he saw men, as scripture identifies them, walking around like trees (Mark 8:24). Judges 9:8 and Deuteronomy 20:19 tells us that people are like trees. Yeshua emphasized the same when He spoke of His return, that the trees would send for their leaves; a prophetic time table pointing us to the return of Messiah Yeshua (Lk. 21:29).
As followers of Yeshua, Abraham's seed, we’ve been grafted into Israel the Olive Tree (Jer. 11:16; Rom. 11:16-26). One Day Yahweh will exalt the lowly tree and bring down the high tree (Eze. 17:24).
And all the trees of the field shall know that I the LORD have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree, and have made the dry tree to flourish: I the LORD have spoken and have done it. (Eze. 17:24)
We could go on and on with symbolism of trees in Scripture. There’s the Fig Tree, the Oak Tree, the Vine, the Cedars, the Palm Tree, etc. Some who meditate upon the Torah day and night are like trees planted by the water who bring forth fruit in their season (Psa. 1:3)...I want this to be said of me! And those who live it and teach will be greatest in the Kingdom...I want this to be said of me!! How about you?
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. (Psa. 1:1-3)
Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. (Matt. 5:19)
We will all be recognized as a tree, one day; and they will know what type of tree we are by our fruit (Lk. 6:44). I don't want to be the tree that is cut down (Lk 3:9; Deut. 20:19,20) or burned (1 Cor. 3:12-15). NO, NO, NO!
During Sukkot, there are three different kind of tree branches bundled together in what is called the lulav. Each has a significant meaning to those who come to Sukkot.
The Palm bears fruit (good works), but is not fragrant (spiritual blessing to others).
This could represent a person who lives by the Torah/God's instructions, but doesn’t share it in a way that benefits others through love and compassion. These individuals will be at Sukkot.
The myrtle only has fragrance, but can’t bear fruit. This is the person who is ‘so heavenly minded that they are no earthly good. They may be able to recite Scripture, but there is no fruit attached to their lives. They’ll be at Sukkot.
The willow can neither produce fruit nor is it fragrant. This is like a person who is intrigued by doctrines, but never impacts the lives of others (2 Tim. 3:7).
Finally, we come to the citron, which has both fruit and fragrance. This is like the faithful believer who lives a balanced life in wisdom before Yahweh and man. They live the Torah based lifestyle that produces fruit and its fragrance and taste is pleasant for all to enjoy.
The bundle is shaken to the East, South, West, North, towards heaven and the earth, each day. Why you might ask? It's symbolic of the surrender to the King over all the earth and over our lives, no matter our past condition.
By the time this Sukkot celebration is over, I'd like to be known as the final part of the Lulav, the citron. All ‘trees’ are welcome! It’s a feast for the nations! It’s a prophetic time to rehearse celebrating the coming King! Messiah Yeshua! Prior to this time, as you've experienced, there are two other holy convocations (Lev. 23:24,27), Yom Teruah (Day of Judgment) and Yom HaKippurim (Day of coverings). These also were set apart rehearsals, both were all about teshuvah/repentance in preparation for the coming King!
How’s your lifetime preparation coming? What type of Tree will you be? Leaf it to Him! He'll get you prepared for that Great Day!
Chag Sameach/happy feast season!
Shalom, shalom!
Alan
Sukkot/the Feast of Tabernacles, the season of our joy, by God's design, is a feast for the nations; represented by the number 70 (Num. 12:29-40)! Prophetically speaking, it will be the major determining event, after the Tribulation, to find out where the hearts of men are stationed. Zechariah tells us that everyone who makes the trek to Jerusalem to worship Messiah Yeshua will be blessed with rain. Those who don’t will experience a difficult year of drought (Zech. 14:16-19). Every time we celebrate this event it is known as a holy convocation, a set apart dress rehearsal (Lev. 23:35).
One of the most unfortunate realities to living in the 21st century is that most people have forgotten that we’re supposed to be celebrating these appointed times/moedim of the Lord in anticipation to the full revelation that is to come; erroneously thinking they are Jewish Feasts or only for the Jews. Nothing could be farther from the truth!
By participating in these now, we are carrying out our role as salt and light to the world (Matt. 5:13-16). We are like a city on a hill, seen by everyone. We are letting our light shine so everyone can see our God centered deeds and light the path to where mankind is to go (Matt. 5:13-16).
Part of the rehearsal at Sukkot is to shake a bundle of tree limbs called a lulav. What is that you may ask? The lulav is made up of the branch of a Palm Tree, Myrtle Tree, a Willow tree and a citron (kind of like a lemon). The branches and citron are raised in celebration and recognition for the King Who is being celebrated (Lev. 23:40).
The Scripture, figuratively, represents people and nations as trees. When Yeshua began healing a blind man, in the first stage, he saw men, as scripture identifies them, walking around like trees (Mark 8:24). Judges 9:8 and Deuteronomy 20:19 tells us that people are like trees. Yeshua emphasized the same when He spoke of His return, that the trees would send for their leaves; a prophetic time table pointing us to the return of Messiah Yeshua (Lk. 21:29).
As followers of Yeshua, Abraham's seed, we’ve been grafted into Israel the Olive Tree (Jer. 11:16; Rom. 11:16-26). One Day Yahweh will exalt the lowly tree and bring down the high tree (Eze. 17:24).
And all the trees of the field shall know that I the LORD have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree, and have made the dry tree to flourish: I the LORD have spoken and have done it. (Eze. 17:24)
We could go on and on with symbolism of trees in Scripture. There’s the Fig Tree, the Oak Tree, the Vine, the Cedars, the Palm Tree, etc. Some who meditate upon the Torah day and night are like trees planted by the water who bring forth fruit in their season (Psa. 1:3)...I want this to be said of me! And those who live it and teach will be greatest in the Kingdom...I want this to be said of me!! How about you?
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. (Psa. 1:1-3)
Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. (Matt. 5:19)
We will all be recognized as a tree, one day; and they will know what type of tree we are by our fruit (Lk. 6:44). I don't want to be the tree that is cut down (Lk 3:9; Deut. 20:19,20) or burned (1 Cor. 3:12-15). NO, NO, NO!
During Sukkot, there are three different kind of tree branches bundled together in what is called the lulav. Each has a significant meaning to those who come to Sukkot.
The Palm bears fruit (good works), but is not fragrant (spiritual blessing to others).
This could represent a person who lives by the Torah/God's instructions, but doesn’t share it in a way that benefits others through love and compassion. These individuals will be at Sukkot.
The myrtle only has fragrance, but can’t bear fruit. This is the person who is ‘so heavenly minded that they are no earthly good. They may be able to recite Scripture, but there is no fruit attached to their lives. They’ll be at Sukkot.
The willow can neither produce fruit nor is it fragrant. This is like a person who is intrigued by doctrines, but never impacts the lives of others (2 Tim. 3:7).
Finally, we come to the citron, which has both fruit and fragrance. This is like the faithful believer who lives a balanced life in wisdom before Yahweh and man. They live the Torah based lifestyle that produces fruit and its fragrance and taste is pleasant for all to enjoy.
The bundle is shaken to the East, South, West, North, towards heaven and the earth, each day. Why you might ask? It's symbolic of the surrender to the King over all the earth and over our lives, no matter our past condition.
By the time this Sukkot celebration is over, I'd like to be known as the final part of the Lulav, the citron. All ‘trees’ are welcome! It’s a feast for the nations! It’s a prophetic time to rehearse celebrating the coming King! Messiah Yeshua! Prior to this time, as you've experienced, there are two other holy convocations (Lev. 23:24,27), Yom Teruah (Day of Judgment) and Yom HaKippurim (Day of coverings). These also were set apart rehearsals, both were all about teshuvah/repentance in preparation for the coming King!
How’s your lifetime preparation coming? What type of Tree will you be? Leaf it to Him! He'll get you prepared for that Great Day!
Chag Sameach/happy feast season!
Shalom, shalom!
Alan
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