In The Know | July 2023 – LuvsCure Ministries

July 2023 LCM NEWSLETTER NO. 11

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. ²For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.

Hebrews 11:1 NKJV

Hebrew Word of the Month

Determination

Strong’s H3201 – yāḵōl

to prevail, overcome, endure, have power, be able
1. (Qal)
  1. to be able, be able to gain or accomplish, be able to endure, be able to reach
  2. to prevail, prevail over or against, overcome, be victor
  3. to have ability, have strength

naḥălâ: possession, property, inheritance, heritage, portion, share
Root Word Etomology: primitive root
Part of Speech: verb
Transliteration: yāḵōl
Pronunciation: (yaw-kole’)
KJV Translation Count: 195 times
The KJV translates Strong’s H3201 in the following manner: could (46x), able (43x), cannot (34x), prevail (22x), may (16x), can (12x), canst (5x), endure (2x), might (2x), miscellaneous (13x).

יָכֹל yâkôl, yaw-kole’; or (fuller) יָכוֹל yâkôwl; a primitive root; to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might):—be able, any at all (ways), attain, can (away with, (-not)), could, endure, might, overcome, have power, prevail, still, suffer.

Exodus 18:23 NKJV
If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able^H3201 to endure, and all this people shall also go to their place in peace.

Hard. Work. Determination.

When we make a decision to follow Christ. Our walk will be anything but easy. In fact, the mere evidence of the action of obedience paired with the vow of our words is enough to ignite a war in the spirit against us that will manifest physically on earth.

This war can come in varying forms of opposition, resistance, and attacks which can affect us emotionally, physically, mentally, and/or spiritually. It may show in how we are treated by others, our progress being stunted, financial frustrations, etc.

Our trajectory on the path of righteousness will close doors that lead us away from God. Yet, other doors will be opened in due season, which compliments our position in Yeshua where we are set firmly on the rock; the Chief Cornerstone on whom we build our lives of sanctification, holiness, righteousness, love, joy, patience, and humility.

The key is to build our faith in Jesus for by this we will be able to endure, being determined through our confidence in Him who gives and provides strength in our weakness.

John 16:33 NKJV
“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

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Q&A Forum

I’m tired of “enduring” what do I do?

Have you ever stopped to wonder why you are encountering trials and tribulations? I’m sure most of us have pondered…

Yes, it’s true the enemy roams like a roaring lion looking to see who or what he can steal, kill, and destroy.

However, oftentimes, this one major factor is overlooked while we are enduring…God could very well be testing and strengthening our faith.

We as people generally want to progress to new heights. We want some much out of life and that includes fulfilling big dreams.

The truth is that many times those ambitions don’t align with our purpose or identity in Christ Jesus. Therefore, we are left with two sides, either be handed over to our own minds and receive an earthly reward with an eternity apart from God or present our lives as living sacrifices and live life abundantly through Him laying up for ourselves treasures in heaven.

Our lives are journeys and for believers that means it’s a journey of sanctification and repentance that we maybe reconciled through Yeshua unto The Father.

We will face much adversity as the enemy especially in this last hour looks to wear out the saints. So we have to strengthen our faith to survive endurance. As well as be able to not fold under pressure when The Lord gives us the new found opportunities and responsibilities we are asking, seeking, and knocking for.

Remember we will have success in due season according to God’s will if we faint not. In order to endure we have to exercise our “faith muscles” to be able to hold up under such distresses.

First seek the Kingdom of God, meditate on His Word day and night, follow the direction & teaching of The Holy Spirit and you will see that you will have renewed strength, fresh oil and favor in daily living. Through praise, worship. and obedience in love we will be restored, refreshed, and renewed.

Joshua 1:6-8 NKJV
Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. ⁷Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. ⁸This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success

Nothing I do is working out for me, why is that? What does that mean?

On the enduring end, it appears and feels like it’s totally complicated. Rest assured, this is actually quite simple.

Yeshua in The New Testament often taught using parables, which makes holy matters which can be complex, simplified and easy for our minds to grasp and relate to through appealing to our senses.

So, for instance, you’re driving home after a long day…it’s Friday…so that means EVERBODY is on the road! Of course, all you want to do is get home as quickly as possible. So, you jump on the highway. You’re coasting in the fast lane (not too fast) singing along to your favorite gospel track, hopefully it’s from the new album Widow’s Oil by LuvsCure [wink, wink].

Suddenly, you see some traffic up ahead. The next thing you know, you’re at a full stop…inching up every so often deciding if you can tolerate the slowest parade ever for the next 40 mins.

Then The Lord reminds you that you don’t have to sit in traffic burning out all of your gas…there’s a local route!

And yes, it’s daunting to cross two other lanes to get to the exit ramp to now take the long way home but you do it and find that it’s a smooth ride!

Where are all the cars??? Oh that’s right stuck in highway traffic.

Ok sure, The Lord is guiding you on a different road that you did not have in mind to take. Oh yes, it’s long, winding roads, traffic lights but you manage to make it home before sundown.

When we pursue pathways through our own logic and planning, as believers we are going to run into “bumper to bumper traffic” that seems to go nowhere fast. However, when we first go to God for guidance and wisdom, He will direct our paths that align with His Will because He calls us according to our purpose and identity. The roadblocks are there to get our attention to get out of the frustrations of sitting still in traffic and take the path of righteousness that leads to our destination.

Nevertheless, it’s long…we will endure but we will find that it will be a smooth ride, constantly overcoming the temporary traffic lights, the minor bumps, and large potholes.

We’ll make it home in time for dinner…to dine and feast with The King!

Revelation 19:9 NKJV
Then he said to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!’ ” And he said to me, “These are the true sayings of God.”