Shalom, Mitspacha!
This evening, after sunset, please watch for the renewed moon. If the renewed moon is sighted, tomorrow will be Chamishi 1, 6028 AA. If it is not sighted, tomorrow will remain Revi'i 30, 6028 AA, and we will watch again after tomorrow's sunset. May YHVH grant clear skies and faithful witnesses as we seek to observe His appointed times according to His creation. You can also check RENEWED MOON for sighting details.
Justice - Order Restraining Vengeance
“You shall prepare roads for yourself, and divide into three parts the territory of your land which YHVH your Elohim is giving you to inherit, that every manslayer may flee there.”
- Devariem (Deuteronomy) 19:3
“The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook a transgression.”
- Mishlei (Proverbs) 19:11
“Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,’ says YHVH.”
- Romiyim (Romans) 12:19
By establishing cities of refuge and clearly defining judicial procedures, YHVH restrained personal revenge and ensured that justice would be administered through righteous judgment rather than uncontrolled emotion. His Torah replaced impulsive retaliation with order, truth and careful examination of every case.
This principle remains vital today. YHVH calls His people to surrender personal vengeance to Him, trusting His perfect justice instead of acting out of anger. When we exercise patience, self-control and respect for righteous authority, we reflect His character and preserve peace within our communities.
Human nature often seeks immediate retaliation when wronged, but YHVH teaches us that justice belongs to Him. Waiting upon His wisdom requires faith, humility and confidence that His judgments are always perfect.
May we resist the temptation to answer wrong with wrong. As we entrust every injustice to YHVH, He strengthens our hearts to walk in peace, extend forgiveness where appropriate and remain faithful to His righteous ways.
Heavenly Father, YHVH, thank You for establishing justice that restrains vengeance and preserves peace. Teach us to trust Your perfect judgments, to turn away from anger and retaliation, and to pursue righteousness with patient and humble hearts. Fill us with Your wisdom, strengthen us through Your Spirit and help us become peacemakers who honour Your holy Name in every circumstance.
Baruch YHVH. Emet.
Shalom until tomorrow.
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