Over the past couple of years a lot of people have come to accept Jesus as their savior and they don't look like the current religious folks, they have tattoos and piercings. It's not our place to judge anyone, it is our duty to love them.
Hey! I have a tattoo, too. I read about the first Christians that they tatooed the fish or any other proclamation about their faith on their bodies that in case of torture their body would confess their belief. I found that wonderful so I did this, too. Like you Said: It is one scripture in the context of grieving - so we are not bound to the dead or make kind of cult about them. Your Tattoos are a confession of your belief, about the One you love. I think there ist a difference. And why do people judge other people, especially Christians judge Christians? This is not the love of Christ. I am regularly shocked! You are such an amazing and humble woman! Be blessed!
You know, I came to your channel because I was looking for an apron pattern. I’ll be subscribing and sticking around because of your faith. I’m thankful that “the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.”
When you were talking about having read the Bible through several times, then reading a passage you have read many times over, then it gave you an entirely different meaning. I began to think about how the passage (Roman’s 10:17) that says, “faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word.” I believe when we immerse ourselves in God’s Word, He reveals many meanings to us from the same passages. So much more is revealed by reading and hearing the Word. Sometimes I feel like I’m opening my personal mail from God. So, never let someone else open your mail from God and interpret it for you. Read it yourself, as it’s especially for you. ♥️🙏🏼♥️
We are forever learning. The good news is when we repent of our many faults and failures and are washed in The Name of Jesus those things are then Under the blood. Be strong we all have scars and things in our past. I too am trying my best to make it to Heaven. We are all working and preparing for our eternity. The song came to mind, I want to stroll over Heaven with you. May God bless and keep you.
My husband and I had a spiritual smack in the face a little over a year ago. We both, randomly, had the same experience which led us to want to get back into "church" and start back on our spiritual path. We had had some unpleasant experiences in the past with churches. We began reading and studying the bible from the beginning. We started doing a class regarding the Torah and found a congregation that is full of passionate believers in Yeshua and the Torah. We have changed and love our new lives. It is amazing how knowing and trusting in the Lord brings such peace to your life. Thank you for this message, and I understand your hesitancy to make yourself vulnerable. I am just now feeling comfortable enough to start speaking on these issues. I was afraid I was going to tell someone something wrong and not help them spiritually. I still feel that way a little. But I feel you have blessed many with your message today. We have all fallen short, and we are definitely blessed to have a Father that loves us, warts and all.
I don't think any of us have it right. Not completely. We just have to do the best we can, share what we do know, and encourage others to study like the Bereans! If we all had it right, none of use would have needed Yeshua...
I couldn't sleep tonight and ran across your channel, and believe that's the reason God kept me up. And i just want to say God Bless you! Its so nice to find someone who believes and follows God's feasts, and does all the homesteading stuff we do. Not really anyone around us that believes that way they all think we are a little strange. Lol. Thank you for being a light! Shalom!
It is terrible that people judge others...only God can judge! God knows our heart! It's not about the outside of a person...but the inside! I support you and stand by your side Constance. Shame on the hateful people! We must be humble people.
judge not that ye be judged. i usually shy away from religious posts but i really enjoyed this. thank you for reminding me that even though i have sinned and will sin again the lord still loves me.
Wow! I don't remember reading that. But I just did. This isn't a excuse for what I did butI was married in 1979, I was 18 he was 28, raised 3 step kids, had 9 miscarriages, 1 daughter, was mentally and physically abused. I stayed because I thought that was what I should do. He was diagnosed with lung cancer in October 2014, chemo, radiation, feeding tube, trach. He lost the 2 things he loved eating and talking. My daughter and I took care of him 24/7. He asked for forgiveness of course I gave it to him. He died February 2014. He died on a Saturday morning at Hospice. Went home and I said who is coming with me to get a tattoo!! He always told me NO and he was no longer there. I put his Name on my forearm so I would always see it and know that no one would ever treat me bad again. I've been a believer since 1978 and I made a rash decision on that day in anger, love, resentment, at myself and him. I asked God for forgiveness. Had many sessions with psychologist, and still learning how to deal with PTSD. All you can do is ask forgiveness and move on. God is a Forgiving God. Not everyone is willing to look past things we have done but that's OK GOD DOES. Sorry so long God Bless and I have learned some beautiful things from you.
I must apologise, I know I left a comment about tatoos, I was playing Devil's Advocate, only thinking aloud as to what others may say. I'm autisic & sometimes what I write doesn't come across as what I mean. If it offended you I am so sorry it wasn't intended, I ask for your pardon & forgiveness 🙏🏼
An apology is not at all needed! The written text does not express vocal inflection or emotion. I always try to read people's words and give them the benefit of the doubt. I have no ill feelings towards you at all. I saw it as a sincere question. Your words encouraged me to do the video, because I had already come to this conclusion, and had even removed my "tattoo videos." (At least I think I got them all.) *Thank you* for prompting me to speak out and make myself vulnerable. If I am not up front with everyone here, I may as well delete my channel. I don't see the point in pretending to be something I am not :)
Candace, this is well said. The people who say they don’t know if they can look to you for guidance’ need to be reminded that they are not supposed to look to any human - they are to look to God for guidance. I appreciate your testimony, but I don’t look to you or anyone else for spiritual guidance. That is reserved for God and his word. You are however a beautiful example of a woman who loves The Lord who pursues growth. That’s all any of us are doing.
I also suffered with bronchitis for years, until I was introduced to Doterra oils by a friend. She created a protocol of onguard and breathe 3x a day till symptoms are gone. I could not believe it. I haven't had an episode in the last 8 years!!! I didn't not think it was going to work. I thought it was snake oil. Hope you heal quickly.
Wow Constance. I am reading this after you mentioning this one in a recent video. Can I just say that THAT was very moving to me. I can imagine that it was difficult for you to be so honest and vulnerable but so appreciative and thankful that you chose to be. I'm not sure why but wanted to reach through this video and give you a hug. What you said resonated with me and hopefully will with others....What if our sins and wrong choices we made through life showed up on our skin...we would ALL be covered with markings. While we do have grace it is not a place we should continually to choose to live in so we can continue a sinful life. This is where the line begins to blur for many. Making mistakes and wrong choices is a place for grace to step in not for a " free pass" to stay in that place of sin. As you mentioned this is why its important we do not take the words out of context. Like ' judge not lest ye be judged' but yet you will be known by your fruit. I beleive there are reasons why we see or don't see things in scriptures at certain times. Perhaps its because we are all at different places on our journey with the Lord. He 'reveals' it to us when the time is right for us. You never know Constance....perhaps had he revealed this to you in your 'baby years' it could have hindered your growth in the beginning. God's timing is always perfect timing! Love and Blessings!
I thank Yahua for His grace and mercy! You are his I wish more were, however I understand that pharisee spirit is still active today. I love your willingness to stand and not cower with Him and His TRUTH. 💜
Great topic. As we travel our journey to live closer with our God, we learn, grow & are guided by him. As we read Scripture we see new lessons with more clarity understanding.
Girl, you are such a peaceful and sweet person with such a heart for our Father. “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 (And you’d make a phenomenal Bible teacher).
I was instantly angry at the person with blinders but then I realized they are ignorant of being SAVED. I can't even count how many addicts, criminals, prostitutes etc. That I have worked with over the years that were SAVED after their sins. They found their way to him.he lead them clean!!! I'm sad for that person BUT they may have been the tool to get you to think about this. You keep going !!
Casting a stone against oneanother is not what God wants! I, for one, love and take you seriously when you share the bible with us all. I'm a young Christian that believes in searching the Bible for God's guidance, love and peace. There are two verses that keeps running through my mind while watching this video... Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; Romans 8:6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. Thank you for your honesty and willingness to share such a personal and private realization. No one is free of sin! We should not cast stones of jugement, ever! I look forward to your next bible chat. 🌻
I am glad to have a loving and forgiving Father God. I’m also a person with tattoos. To anybody pointing fingers I have to say judge not lest ye be judged. Their mindset is vicious and I pray for their minds to be renewed in The Holy Spirit.
Thank you for confronting this subject. It use to bother me seeing your tatoos and i questioned if you knew it was something not pleasing to God. I now see you are paying a price of guilt for a mistake. Believe me i see it has humbled you to bring it out and talk about it. You have a blessed heart. Love this video.
Thank you for sharing this. It’s so easy to “judge” others instead of look at ourselves. While I don’t have any tattoos, (I’m 70 years old), many do. And many believers have gotten them after coming to the Lord. I’m so thankful we have a Father who loves us and does give us “another day” to get it right. You are right…He loves us knowing we will fail because we are imperfect humans. Be blessed in your constant studies of the scriptures and the feasts. I have studied the Jewish feasts for years and have learned so much from those studies. And these so much more to learn. Go bless you in all you do.
Proverbs 4:18 But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light that grows brighter & brighter until full daylight. So too is our understanding of God’s word. As you said many times we can read scripture, until God reveals something to us ….something he wants to adjust in us. He is so patient and kind, mildly adjusting our thoughts & path. How grateful we are to come before him to ask for guidance. And like a loving Father he is ready to adjust those who are ready to be adjusted. Thank you for being vulnerable, & sharing your path. May God continue to bless your efforts to seek his guidance.
What a blessed video. I don’t know how I found you but I subscribed and I saw your tattoos and didn’t think twice about being here with you! I wanted tattoos too but don’t Ike needles. Much love Sister!!!!
Constance you are so loved. Thank you for being vulnerable with us and demonstrating grace and wisdom... and love of the Father. May we all learn something valuable from this video.
You are a blessing, my friend. I’m sure the words you have spoken have touched many hearts and minds. Yes, it’s truly wonderful to have a Father that loves you.
I wish I dod not watch this one because I was getting ready to get a flower on my arm in loving memorie of my mom who passed two months ago now I am torn if I should ir not but I have been a believer all my life thanks for listening ❤️
The love of The Lord is deeper than flesh, sweetie, God loves you and blesses you daily. The devil attempts to cast doubt, but Gods love remains. I just started following you on You tube (tomato pickles) and am so grateful to see that you love The Lord as well! Don’t stop!! I’m thankful for you! No matter what, keep going!
Constance this is absolutely beautifully done! Abba is so good and loving. That’s what’s so wonderful is we always have the ability to learn and repent. To like you said be Bereans! Continue to study the word! Even if we’ve read it before! You can get so much out of something you’ve read before. Thank you for sharing and being vulnerable. 💕
You said that in such away that is so true, so many want to judge us and look down in us for our faults, but then judging and pointing fingers is worse than ask of our mistakes. Cause they would look so much worse than us if all their faults and failures were displayed in their skin. Judge that you be not judged, you will receive the same judgement. I love people for who they are not for where they been or what they have done. Love one another as Christ has loved us.
Thank you for your testimony. So glad you are growing in the Truth as many of us are. Our past and sometimes present sins are not as visible, perhaps, as tattoos...so true. What a blessed woman you are...I, too, had wondered about your tattoos as a believer, and your vulnerability in this chat is a reminder that we must pray for one another....and be 'gentle' with each other.
You know, when you first started with that person making the comment about the ink ion your skin, I knew where this was going. There are better ways to point it out in love as we're supposed to, but perhaps you needed to hear it that way. I have one tattoo, only one, and it happens to be in memory of my deceased husband; double whammy. I found 3 years ago that its not approved by Yahweh. Once I found out and started following the Torah, I asked for forgiveness, rebuked the tattoo and repented, never to do it again. It's over, it's done and forgotten by The Most High. Thanks for this message to all Constance; we as mere mortals are not perfect or we wouldn't need The Father. Thank Yahweh we need Him! Praise Yah! 🥰
I am sure others have already said this, but remember sister, we are not under law, but grace. Seek Abba now to know if you should get any more, but don’t let the evil throw stones at you.
The CJB is my favorite, too! As for that person's comment---just keep being humble and speaking truth. You're reaching people and blessing people and the Father IS using you. Merely because you are willing to be used.
You are a blessing. Please continue to consider teaching. I’m struggling with trying to interpret the language in the Bible. There are those of us who need teachers like yourself. God bless you❤
and “share” you did, good job in your message to us all. And who is “man” to stand in judgment of anyones choices in life? The price has already been paid and the forgiveness is free for the asking, so you just keep “sharing” and those that listen will hear! Follow “His” lead “He” already knows your path!🥰
Constance I have been a little mia because life is busy but I have been watching your videos etc..... If we turn to the Lord and truly repenet once he has brought our sins to our eyes he forgives..... He has allowed you to see now and I am more than sure you have truly repented from your heart and He has forgiven so now its time to walk forward in the knowledge that He has forgiven, he has forgotten it, we should too and move forward in our walk with him and his love for us. ✝️✝️✝️❤️❤️❤️
Jesus said "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone" in the story of the woman who was caught in adultery. People are too critical of others. They should check themselves for sin before they criticize you . They are not without sin. What matters most is where your heart is with the Lord. He looks on the heart and not our outward man But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart. KJV I enjoy it when you talk about the scriptures it inspires me to look them up for myself.
Beautifully said. Jesus said, to let he who has not sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God, cast the first stone (paraphrased). We are none perfect, except the Messiah, Jesus. We learn and are renewed daily, if we ask. You are an excellent Bible teacher and it's simply because you are rooted in the Word and seek knowledge and edification. Continue to be who you are. You have blessed me many times and I'm thankful.
This video. Your message. Your honesty. Being so REAL. Constance, you've had a deeply profound impact on me, in the most beautiful & appreciated way. You inspire me to grow stronger in my faith, my knowledge of God's word, my forgiveness of self and others. I could go on and on. You are such a blessing. Thank you for following your heart, sharing, and encouraging us all. You are a light in the world! God's blessings to you and yours always.
Thank you for your testimony. Powerful. What a wonderful God we serve to give us grace and mercy. We should not be so quick to judge others. When we know better we do better. God knows our desires if we are true believers and want to do his will. You turned it over to the Lord, and you should not have a heavy heart. Peace and blessings to you.
Constance this post was such a blessing and obviously the Lord lead you to do this. As someone with tattoos as well, I am reminded of the one on my wrist, Romans 3:23, which is fitting for this subject. Though these tattoos are a profession of faith for both of us, understanding comes in the Lord’s time. Your revelation from meditating on this matter was spot on and comforting to embrace myself. May God continue to bless you, lead you and provide us sisters in the Lord the comfort and community we need in one another.
Thank you for replying. I was not judging you for tattoos. I was under the impression that you got one or more to Express something in your faith. I was curious as to their meanings? Having come out of a very legalistic church several years ago I, too, study constantly because the Word is constantly revealing His truth to us. I certainly respect your privacy. and apologize if it was too personal. Again, I enjoy your channel, largely for your wonderful expression of your faith.
I am so sorry someone said that to you. Praise God his mercies are new everyday, ever morning! He loves us just as we are. He did not come for the perfect (or those who think they are) but for sinners. Thank you, Lord!
A beautiful testimony, thank you for being “real” ! God loves us and just wants us willing to follow him and be teachable, I’m new to this channel and I feel so blessed to have found you while looking for canning recipes . God Bless You❤️
Maybe I am out of line but, the person that asked that question.... aren't they judging you / anyone with tattoos? Is it their place to judge or do they not realize that Our Father is the one to judge? It is clear that you definitely have the Lord with you. The eyes are the windows to the soul. Your eyes clearly have God's love shining through. Thank you for always speaking so eloquently.
Thankyou constance ,for all your videos i really enjoy them and your recipes, I'm asking my husband for the Jewish study bible for Christmas, I have been a believer for sometime now,I'm 63,but I have found it hard to understand lots of the content in the way I'd like to so I do not read as much as I want to.hopeing that this one will be really helpful.,xxxxlove n hugs,bless you.thanks again, have a great time away, feel better too.xx
If God showed us all our failures and faults at one time, we would all curl up in a fetal position and not survive it emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. But God loves us and is gentle, kind, merciful, and just. He teaches us as we can understand and as we can handle it. We wouldn’t tell a little granddaughter to get in the kitchen and cook a full course dinner for everyone because we know she wasn’t able but we may let her butter the rolls or set the table. As she grows, so do her chores and our expectations knowing what she is capable of. Same with God. He guides us with His gentle hand of mercy as we’re able and willing. There are hard lessons yes, but given with love to take us all to a better place. Our end goal is the same and hopefully we will all make it there one day by the grace and mercies of our savior.
Your a beautiful person inside and out and I love your channel. I look at a persons ♥️ heart not what they have or how they look or tattoos or not. Although I don’t have I like tattoos. And thank you for this beautiful video. God Bless🐓♥️
I am a BIG fan, Sista! So glad you share your life here. I love everything about you....I love the way you are living on a homestead...it motivated me to become more self sufficent. I love that you use TH-cam and Facebook to preach the gospel and serve YHWH.---Amy Whitehead😊❤️
Thank you for sharing this, even though it must have been hard to want to do. About the tattoo artist, I have found through walking with the Lord for 50 years, God can use anyone He wants to use. He used an ass once to speak to His servant. The pastor I had when I got saved turned out to have a habit of giving himself over to a spirit of lust. At the same time, God also used him in amazing ways. He had a gift of discernment that made you feel like he could look right through you. God gave him the ability to see things in people. He also had an amazing gift of revelations in the Word of God. And I’m not talking about the kind of hocus-pocus “prophecy” that occurs these days in a lot of circles. This was the real deal. You knew God was in the room. The juxtaposition was hard for me to deal with when I found out about his habitual sins. But, God will deal with that someday. I have to accept that He is God Almighty, He is sovereign, He can use who He wants to use. And we can argue with it, but we can’t explain it or stop it.
This is a most wonderfully expressed and beautifully articulated message of Grace ! It's the exact response that Jesus would have made, and did. You should teach...😉
So very well said Constance. The illustration of what if our sins could all be seen on your skin was so perfect for this. With the masses of people coming to Christ with tattoos this is so important to be able to explain. Thank you for being vulnerable about this.
One version uses the word 'incise'. Tat artists use surgical instruments to cut the skin so the ink will penetrate...they are making incisions. Just thought that interesting. I'm 74 and have throughout the years thought about getting one. Like you said it's a new day, a new chance so I think I will just shelve that idea. What you said about what if all our sins were on our skin....well that struck a chord....insight/wisdom. Thank you so much, honey. I am eager to hear more. Love your channel
Thank you, thank you for this video! You are a God send for me. I appreciate all your wisdom, compassion and patience. Please keep on keeping on. I also have tattoos and wondered about it as well. Again thank you.
I had the same pattern of an allergy, cough , or sniffle could turn into a huge bronchitis in no time flat. I had never been diagnosed with asthma as I never had an asthma attack. But the asthma took on it's own expression of instantaneous bronchitis, I found out later. To this day, I have never used an inhaler. Long story short, I turned to Chinese Medicine (found a good DOM who had extensive experience) when all western medicine attempts failed for me after decades of suffering with this. Finally, a different approach worked. It took a long time, as patterns in the body are rectified rather than treating a disease. Just saying , there are many paths that utilize a different model. I believe in studying far and wide in health matters as well. Enjoyed your words of wisdom today.
Beautiful words!!! I sure did enjoy it. I have struggled for years about getting a tattoo. You sharing your story and scripture has helped me decide. Bless you and thank you
Off Grid With Doug and Stacy will be there, too. Maybe Stacy has something to help you heal faster. Or, at least give info on it. I'm planning on doing her Honey Garlic ferment in the future.
I was thinking about you recently and a question I had as a young girl attending Sunday school was why do we go on Sunday ? I've just this week got an answer That we've been misled for centuries . That to worship on Friday to Saturday is in the Scripture ! After years of listening to false teaching and numerous rewriting of Scripture which version to study ? I have made a note of your preference to obtain. My youngest is agnostic and also has a tattoo . It's a major concern for me . Don't worry about this posting Some of us needed this discussion . 🙏
Yep. Just read Psalm 23 as a part of a Bible study I’m in and saw something NEW! How can you find something new in the 23rd Psalm! ? I’m not saying no one else has seen it… just saying “He leads me…” He doesn’t drag me to the water to drink and be refreshed… He leads me BESIDE still waters. “He LEADS me in paths of righteousness” I have to follow…
Flo is absolutely correct! We are not under the law and the commands which were given to keep the Jewish people from adopting the ways of the cultures around them and therefore polluting God's desires to keep His people set apart and different are not meant for us today. We've been given a new Covenant through Jesus and nothing is added to it. It's a covenant marked by the sacrificial blood of Christ, the promise of everlasting life through His resurrection, and the seal of the Holy Spirit on the heart of a believer not by external signs (or lack thereof). While I feel it is good to study and understand Jewish culture because it brings so many scriptures alive and gives greater depth of meaning to so many things that we don't always understand not having grown up with that culture, we have to be careful that we don't trade Jesus for the shadow of Him. Everything in the Old Testament was a foreshadowing of Christ Jesus the Messiah. It all pointed to Him so that the Jews would recognize Him when he came. They did not and are still looking for Him today. But we believers did recognize him and have accepted Him and are sealed by the H.S. as such. We should not try to go back and burden ourselves with the law and the old ways. We are to love the Lord our God with our whole being, to seek Him in everything, and to show His love to those who are lost without hope. We don't need the law because we have the HS who guides us in all truth. God does not judge the external but the heart. If we are to take one command then surely we must take all the commands. I don't see those tattoo naysayers talking about not: braiding your hair, wearing pants (men's clothes), having pierced ears, wearing makeup, or countless other things that were spoken against as well. God forbid that we pollute the perfect gift of Christ Jesus and what He did for our salvation and His covenant of grace with the old law and its inability to justify us before the throne of God. God wants us to be holy but does not judge that holiness by the outward, like man, but judges the hidden things of the heart which man cannot see. Thank you for being honest and having a heart to honor God with your whole life but do not carry guilt over your tattoos. They do not disqualify you to share the good news of the Gospel.
Amen! I agree with you about not being bound by the law if we have been born again and had the law written on our hearts. Having said that, I can’t imagine Jesus would have had tattoos or that the Holy Ghost would lead someone to get a tattoo.
I think this happens to all believers if we are honest. Recently I had a huge conviction of celebrating Christmas ( which was my most favorite holiday). I struggled and tried to unsee what I had been shown but once you see you can’t unsee, sooooo all my decor was donated and that’s that. It was a lot of prayer but I definitely feel like a load was taken off. All in my life that are believers don’t get it, they understand Gods word differently or have been told by man what Gods word says, or they understand but think it’s no big deal , they all think I’m off my rocker but all that matters to me is once God showed me clearly in His word I repented and obeyed. I can’t undo all the Christmas’s that I had celebrated but moving forward I will obey. I think we are sometimes only shown or revealed the scriptures when we are ready. God bless you and keeping sharing Gods word.
And sometimes God convicts one of us of something for a specific reason and others don’t need that conviction. Your post sounds a bit judgmental of those you know who celebrate Christmas.
@@cynthiafisher9907 oh no not at all! I don’t judge anybody else that’s why I said I think God shows us things when we are ready. That’s not saying I’m “more spiritual” then anyone else in my life. I completely agree convictions are 100 percent personal and are on our personal relationship with our Father. It’s the same as when we parent our children, they are each individual and we have different relationships with each one. If anything I feel the people in my life think I’m off my rocker or a little crazy. Some in my life understand why I feel the way I do and don’t care because they haven’t been convicted and others don’t see it all in scriptures which is perfectly fine, we are all just accountable for ourselves and if God wants to drive that point home to them He will. No judgement here because I’m 100 percent for sure I’m missing the boat on lots of things! All I can do is study Gods word and try my best to learn daily, but we are all on our own spiritual growth and relationship with our Father. God bless.
@@cynthiafisher9907 oh no worries, I’m glad you said something. I would never want anyone to feel judged. That’s why I left the message for her because I do think we all as Christians have changed our views as we grow and learn and there is nothing to be ashamed of.
I never did "santa" with the kids growing up, but we did do christmas. But the more I studied, the longer I was a believer, those celebrations got smaller and smaller until I straight up stopped. A few years ago I did do a "card swap" with my subscribers, simply because I miss the days of *real mail* and personal letters. I kept every card with a personal note or letter inside. Those are precious to me. But the cards I mailed in return had no reference to christmas. 😉 People probably didn't even notice that. I don't celebrate or acknowledge most of the "holidays" our culture does, with the exception of Thanksgiving (because I think it was actually based on Sukkot.)
You are very special to share the things you share with us all.tha kyou,I love all the chicken bits,have a few of my own too they are such interestingcreatures.xx
This video is certainly food for thought. Yes you cannot undo the tattoos as we all cannot undo all the sins we have created in our lives. Yes, tomorrow is a new start. So, I have a question. If I was to start studying the Bible where do I start? Just reading any Bible? Or do you have any suggestions. I would appreciate any help.❤️😘🙏🏻
Ann Marie, I will give you some of the same advice I was given when I first picked up my Bible. I was told to pray before I start reading, that the Father gives me understanding and helps His word to plant deep in my heart. Then I would also pray after I read. If I was reading the Bible for the first time, I would use a reading schedule that had me read from the old and new testaments each day. I have a free printable one like that here: cosmopolitancornbread.com/old-and-new-testament-bible-reading/ My preferred versions of the Bible are the CJB that I’ve talked about, or the more common NASB. If you read something and you don’t understand it, that’s okay. Sometimes understanding comes through time. :) I hope that helps!
I, too, find the NASB (new American standard Bible) great help when I read something I just don't quite understand in my King James version. But I have a new one I like even more, and use as a companion to my CJB, and that is the Tree of Life Version. It is wonderful, a mixture of CJB with understanding like the NASB for me❣️
Over the past couple of years a lot of people have come to accept Jesus as their savior and they don't look like the current religious folks, they have tattoos and piercings. It's not our place to judge anyone, it is our duty to love them.
Amen.
Hey! I have a tattoo, too. I read about the first Christians that they tatooed the fish or any other proclamation about their faith on their bodies that in case of torture their body would confess their belief.
I found that wonderful so I did this, too.
Like you Said: It is one scripture in the context of grieving - so we are not bound to the dead or make kind of cult about them.
Your Tattoos are a confession of your belief, about the One you love. I think there ist a difference.
And why do people judge other people, especially Christians judge Christians? This is not the love of Christ. I am regularly shocked!
You are such an amazing and humble woman! Be blessed!
You know, I came to your channel because I was looking for an apron pattern. I’ll be subscribing and sticking around because of your faith. I’m thankful that “the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.”
I’m just like you! Cold, flu, stubbed toe… bronchitis and a lingering cough. Very frustrating!!
Each day God gives us a clean slate from one moment to the next. That's grace. Sending you lotsa love. ❤
When you were talking about having read the Bible through several times, then reading a passage you have read many times over, then it gave you an entirely different meaning. I began to think about how the passage (Roman’s 10:17) that says, “faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word.” I believe when we immerse ourselves in God’s Word, He reveals many meanings to us from the same passages. So much more is revealed by reading and hearing the Word. Sometimes I feel like I’m opening my personal mail from God. So, never let someone else open your mail from God and interpret it for you. Read it yourself, as it’s especially for you. ♥️🙏🏼♥️
We are forever learning. The good news is when we repent of our many faults and failures and are washed in The Name of Jesus those things are then Under the blood. Be strong we all have scars and things in our past. I too am trying my best to make it to Heaven. We are all working and preparing for our eternity. The song came to mind, I want to stroll over Heaven with you. May God bless and keep you.
My husband and I had a spiritual smack in the face a little over a year ago. We both, randomly, had the same experience which led us to want to get back into "church" and start back on our spiritual path. We had had some unpleasant experiences in the past with churches. We began reading and studying the bible from the beginning. We started doing a class regarding the Torah and found a congregation that is full of passionate believers in Yeshua and the Torah. We have changed and love our new lives. It is amazing how knowing and trusting in the Lord brings such peace to your life. Thank you for this message, and I understand your hesitancy to make yourself vulnerable. I am just now feeling comfortable enough to start speaking on these issues. I was afraid I was going to tell someone something wrong and not help them spiritually. I still feel that way a little. But I feel you have blessed many with your message today. We have all fallen short, and we are definitely blessed to have a Father that loves us, warts and all.
I don't think any of us have it right. Not completely. We just have to do the best we can, share what we do know, and encourage others to study like the Bereans! If we all had it right, none of use would have needed Yeshua...
Beautifully said! ❤️ This really made me think…if our sins were tattooed on our skin for everyone to see!
I couldn't sleep tonight and ran across your channel, and believe that's the reason God kept me up. And i just want to say God Bless you! Its so nice to find someone who believes and follows God's feasts, and does all the homesteading stuff we do. Not really anyone around us that believes that way they all think we are a little strange. Lol. Thank you for being a light! Shalom!
Thank you Lacey! I’m okay with being a little strange. Peculiar even 😉
It is terrible that people judge others...only God can judge! God knows our heart! It's not about the outside of a person...but the inside! I support you and stand by your side Constance. Shame on the hateful people! We must be humble people.
judge not that ye be judged. i usually shy away from religious posts but i really enjoyed this. thank you for reminding me that even though i have sinned and will sin again the lord still loves me.
Wow! I don't remember reading that. But I just did. This isn't a excuse for what I did butI was married in 1979, I was 18 he was 28, raised 3 step kids, had 9 miscarriages, 1 daughter, was mentally and physically abused. I stayed because I thought that was what I should do. He was diagnosed with lung cancer in October 2014, chemo, radiation, feeding tube, trach. He lost the 2 things he loved eating and talking. My daughter and I took care of him 24/7. He asked for forgiveness of course I gave it to him. He died February 2014. He died on a Saturday morning at Hospice. Went home and I said who is coming with me to get a tattoo!! He always told me NO and he was no longer there. I put his Name on my forearm so I would always see it and know that no one would ever treat me bad again. I've been a believer since 1978 and I made a rash decision on that day in anger, love, resentment, at myself and him. I asked God for forgiveness. Had many sessions with psychologist, and still learning how to deal with PTSD. All you can do is ask forgiveness and move on. God is a Forgiving God. Not everyone is willing to look past things we have done but that's OK GOD DOES.
Sorry so long God Bless and I have learned some beautiful things from you.
I must apologise, I know I left a comment about tatoos, I was playing Devil's Advocate, only thinking aloud as to what others may say. I'm autisic & sometimes what I write doesn't come across as what I mean. If it offended you I am so sorry it wasn't intended, I ask for your pardon & forgiveness 🙏🏼
An apology is not at all needed! The written text does not express vocal inflection or emotion. I always try to read people's words and give them the benefit of the doubt. I have no ill feelings towards you at all. I saw it as a sincere question. Your words encouraged me to do the video, because I had already come to this conclusion, and had even removed my "tattoo videos." (At least I think I got them all.) *Thank you* for prompting me to speak out and make myself vulnerable. If I am not up front with everyone here, I may as well delete my channel. I don't see the point in pretending to be something I am not :)
@@CosmopolitanCornbread thanks for your understanding. Love your videos
Candace, this is well said. The people who say they don’t know if they can look to you for guidance’ need to be reminded that they are not supposed to look to any human - they are to look to God for guidance. I appreciate your testimony, but I don’t look to you or anyone else for spiritual guidance. That is reserved for God and his word. You are however a beautiful example of a woman who loves The Lord who pursues growth. That’s all any of us are doing.
Thank you
I also suffered with bronchitis for years, until I was introduced to Doterra oils by a friend. She created a protocol of onguard and breathe 3x a day till symptoms are gone. I could not believe it. I haven't had an episode in the last 8 years!!! I didn't not think it was going to work. I thought it was snake oil.
Hope you heal quickly.
Wow Constance.
I am reading this after you mentioning this one in a recent video.
Can I just say that THAT was very moving to me. I can imagine that it was difficult for you to be so honest and vulnerable but so appreciative and thankful that you chose to be. I'm not sure why but wanted to reach through this video and give you a hug.
What you said resonated with me and hopefully will with others....What if our sins and wrong choices we made through life showed up on our skin...we would ALL be covered with markings.
While we do have grace it is not a place we should continually to choose to live in so we can continue a sinful life.
This is where the line begins to blur for many.
Making mistakes and wrong choices is a place for grace to step in not for a " free pass" to stay in that place of sin. As you mentioned this is why its important we do not take the words out of context. Like ' judge not lest ye be judged' but yet you will be known by your fruit.
I beleive there are reasons why we see or don't see things in scriptures at certain times. Perhaps its because we are all at different places on our journey with the Lord. He 'reveals' it to us when the time is right for us.
You never know Constance....perhaps had he revealed this to you in your 'baby years' it could have hindered your growth in the beginning. God's timing is always perfect timing!
Love and Blessings!
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Haters gonna hate! You do you and if people don't like it they can move on. I love your channel. Thanks for being you💕
So good. Yes, I can so relate to, "How did I not see that in scripture before?!" It really is amazing, and just proves the Word of God is living.
This. I’m moved beyond words at your willingness to share…this.
Thank you.
You could quit all sweetners, caffeine & your immune system will recuperate much faster. I suffer the same issues when I don't stay diet strict.
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I thank Yahua for His grace and mercy! You are his I wish more were, however I understand that pharisee spirit is still active today. I love your willingness to stand and not cower with Him and His TRUTH.
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Love Love Love your beautiful expression of divine Soul. That could never be changed or touched by any mark on you skin.
Great topic. As we travel our journey to live closer with our God, we learn, grow & are guided by him. As we read Scripture we see new lessons with more clarity understanding.
Girl, you are such a peaceful and sweet person with such a heart for our Father. “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23
(And you’d make a phenomenal Bible teacher).
I was instantly angry at the person with blinders but then I realized they are ignorant of being SAVED. I can't even count how many addicts, criminals, prostitutes etc. That I have worked with over the years that were SAVED after their sins. They found their way to him.he lead them clean!!! I'm sad for that person BUT they may have been the tool to get you to think about this. You keep going !!
I am not mad at them. I had already come to this conclusion and knew I needed to address it. That’s what prompted me to do the video :)
Light bulb moments is what I call it. When you've read a scripture and never saw something until the light bulb is turned on. Bless you!
Casting a stone against oneanother is not what God wants! I, for one, love and take you seriously when you share the bible with us all. I'm a young Christian that believes in searching the Bible for God's guidance, love and peace. There are two verses that keeps running through my mind while watching this video...
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
Romans 8:6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.
Thank you for your honesty and willingness to share such a personal and private realization. No one is free of sin! We should not cast stones of jugement, ever!
I look forward to your next bible chat. 🌻
I am glad to have a loving and forgiving Father God. I’m also a person with tattoos. To anybody pointing fingers I have to say judge not lest ye be judged. Their mindset is vicious and I pray for their minds to be renewed in The Holy Spirit.
Thank you for confronting this subject. It use to bother me seeing your tatoos and i questioned if you knew it was something not pleasing to God. I now see you are paying a price of guilt for a mistake. Believe me i see it has humbled you to bring it out and talk about it. You have a blessed heart. Love this video.
Thank you for sharing this. It’s so easy to “judge” others instead of look at ourselves. While I don’t have any tattoos, (I’m 70 years old), many do. And many believers have gotten them after coming to the Lord. I’m so thankful we have a Father who loves us and does give us “another day” to get it right. You are right…He loves us knowing we will fail because we are imperfect humans. Be blessed in your constant studies of the scriptures and the feasts. I have studied the Jewish feasts for years and have learned so much from those studies. And these so much more to learn. Go bless you in all you do.
Proverbs 4:18 But the path of the righteous is like the bright morning light that grows brighter & brighter until full daylight. So too is our understanding of God’s word. As you said many times we can read scripture, until God reveals something to us ….something he wants to adjust in us. He is so patient and kind, mildly adjusting our thoughts & path. How grateful we are to come before him to ask for guidance. And like a loving Father he is ready to adjust those who are ready to be adjusted. Thank you for being vulnerable, & sharing your path. May God continue to bless your efforts to seek his guidance.
What a blessed video. I don’t know how I found you but I subscribed and I saw your tattoos and didn’t think twice about being here with you! I wanted tattoos too but don’t Ike needles. Much love Sister!!!!
Constance, May the Lord bless you, keep you and make his face shine upon you as you follow him. Continue to be a Berean.
Constance you are so loved. Thank you for being vulnerable with us and demonstrating grace and wisdom... and love of the Father. May we all learn something valuable from this video.
You are a blessing, my friend. I’m sure the words you have spoken have touched many hearts and minds. Yes, it’s truly wonderful to have a Father that loves you.
I wish I dod not watch this one because I was getting ready to get a flower on my arm in loving memorie of my mom who passed two months ago now I am torn if I should ir not but I have been a believer all my life thanks for listening ❤️
The love of The Lord is deeper than flesh, sweetie, God loves you and blesses you daily. The devil attempts to cast doubt, but Gods love remains. I just started following you on You tube (tomato pickles) and am so grateful to see that you love The Lord as well! Don’t stop!! I’m thankful for you! No matter what, keep going!
Constance this is absolutely beautifully done! Abba is so good and loving. That’s what’s so wonderful is we always have the ability to learn and repent. To like you said be Bereans! Continue to study the word! Even if we’ve read it before! You can get so much out of something you’ve read before. Thank you for sharing and being vulnerable. 💕
You said that in such away that is so true, so many want to judge us and look down in us for our faults, but then judging and pointing fingers is worse than ask of our mistakes. Cause they would look so much worse than us if all their faults and failures were displayed in their skin. Judge that you be not judged, you will receive the same judgement. I love people for who they are not for where they been or what they have done. Love one another as Christ has loved us.
Thank you for your testimony. So glad you are growing in the Truth as many of us are. Our past and sometimes present sins are not as visible, perhaps, as tattoos...so true. What a blessed woman you are...I, too, had wondered about your tattoos as a believer, and your vulnerability in this chat is a reminder that we must pray for one another....and be 'gentle' with each other.
I think that is one reason it is called a living Bible.
You know, when you first started with that person making the comment about the ink ion your skin, I knew where this was going. There are better ways to point it out in love as we're supposed to, but perhaps you needed to hear it that way. I have one tattoo, only one, and it happens to be in memory of my deceased husband; double whammy. I found 3 years ago that its not approved by Yahweh. Once I found out and started following the Torah, I asked for forgiveness, rebuked the tattoo and repented, never to do it again. It's over, it's done and forgotten by The Most High. Thanks for this message to all Constance; we as mere mortals are not perfect or we wouldn't need The Father. Thank Yahweh we need Him! Praise Yah! 🥰
I am sure others have already said this, but remember sister, we are not under law, but grace. Seek Abba now to know if you should get any more, but don’t let the evil throw stones at you.
Be blessed young lady. You are serving perfectly.
Great teaching testimony! Bless you
The CJB is my favorite, too! As for that person's comment---just keep being humble and speaking truth. You're reaching people and blessing people and the Father IS using you. Merely because you are willing to be used.
Thank you my friend :)
You are a blessing. Please continue to consider teaching. I’m struggling with trying to interpret the language in the Bible. There are those of us who need teachers like yourself. God bless you❤
You are precious and I only wish my worst mistake was a tattoo !
and “share” you did, good job in your message to us all. And who is “man” to stand in judgment of anyones choices in life? The price has already been paid and the forgiveness is free for the asking, so you just keep “sharing” and those that listen will hear!
Follow “His” lead “He” already knows your path!🥰
I enjoy your studies so much, please keep them up.
Thank you Jesus for your mercy and grace all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. We can’t change the past only future
That was absolutely beautifully said. Thank you.
Constance I have been a little mia because life is busy but I have been watching your videos etc..... If we turn to the Lord and truly repenet once he has brought our sins to our eyes he forgives..... He has allowed you to see now and I am more than sure you have truly repented from your heart and He has forgiven so now its time to walk forward in the knowledge that He has forgiven, he has forgotten it, we should too and move forward in our walk with him and his love for us. ✝️✝️✝️❤️❤️❤️
Jesus said "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone" in the story of the woman who was caught in adultery. People are too critical of others. They should check themselves for sin before they criticize you . They are not without sin.
What matters most is where your heart is with the Lord. He looks on the heart and not our outward man
But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart. KJV
I enjoy it when you talk about the scriptures it inspires me to look them up for myself.
A beautiful show Constance
Grace. Period. 💖 Thank you for sharing.
Beautifully said. Jesus said, to let he who has not sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God, cast the first stone (paraphrased). We are none perfect, except the Messiah, Jesus. We learn and are renewed daily, if we ask. You are an excellent Bible teacher and it's simply because you are rooted in the Word and seek knowledge and edification.
Continue to be who you are. You have blessed me many times and I'm thankful.
Thank you ❤
Today, your words regarding tattoos and sin in general have touched me deeply. Thank you so much.
This video. Your message. Your honesty. Being so REAL. Constance, you've had a deeply profound impact on me, in the most beautiful & appreciated way. You inspire me to grow stronger in my faith, my knowledge of God's word, my forgiveness of self and others. I could go on and on. You are such a blessing. Thank you for following your heart, sharing, and encouraging us all. You are a light in the world! God's blessings to you and yours always.
Thank you friend
Thank you for your testimony. Powerful. What a wonderful God we serve to give us grace and mercy. We should not be so quick to judge others. When we know better we do better. God knows our desires if we are true believers and want to do his will. You turned it over to the Lord, and you should not have a heavy heart. Peace and blessings to you.
Oh thank you for sharing that beautiful message ❤️.
May God continue to bless you and work through you!
Constance this post was such a blessing and obviously the Lord lead you to do this. As someone with tattoos as well, I am reminded of the one on my wrist, Romans 3:23, which is fitting for this subject. Though these tattoos are a profession of faith for both of us, understanding comes in the Lord’s time. Your revelation from meditating on this matter was spot on and comforting to embrace myself. May God continue to bless you, lead you and provide us sisters in the Lord the comfort and community we need in one another.
Thank you for replying. I was not judging you for tattoos. I was under the impression that you got one or more to Express something in your faith. I was curious as to their meanings? Having come out of a very legalistic church several years ago I, too, study constantly because the Word is constantly revealing His truth to us.
I certainly respect your privacy. and apologize if it was too personal.
Again, I enjoy your channel, largely for your wonderful expression of your faith.
I am so sorry someone said that to you. Praise God his mercies are new everyday, ever morning! He loves us just as we are. He did not come for the perfect (or those who think they are) but for sinners. Thank you, Lord!
A beautiful testimony, thank you for being “real” ! God loves us and just wants us willing to follow him and be teachable, I’m new to this channel and I feel so blessed to have found you while looking for canning recipes . God Bless You❤️
Maybe I am out of line but, the person that asked that question.... aren't they judging you / anyone with tattoos? Is it their place to judge or do they not realize that Our Father is the one to judge?
It is clear that you definitely have the Lord with you. The eyes are the windows to the soul. Your eyes clearly have God's love shining through. Thank you for always speaking so eloquently.
Thankyou constance ,for all your videos i really enjoy them and your recipes, I'm asking my husband for the Jewish study bible for Christmas, I have been a believer for sometime now,I'm 63,but I have found it hard to understand lots of the content in the way I'd like to so I do not read as much as I want to.hopeing that this one will be really helpful.,xxxxlove n hugs,bless you.thanks again, have a great time away, feel better too.xx
Be blessed Sista, Our Good Father has you. I love what you shared. ♥️
If God showed us all our failures and faults at one time, we would all curl up in a fetal position and not survive it emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. But God loves us and is gentle, kind, merciful, and just. He teaches us as we can understand and as we can handle it. We wouldn’t tell a little granddaughter to get in the kitchen and cook a full course dinner for everyone because we know she wasn’t able but we may let her butter the rolls or set the table. As she grows, so do her chores and our expectations knowing what she is capable of. Same with God. He guides us with His gentle hand of mercy as we’re able and willing. There are hard lessons yes, but given with love to take us all to a better place. Our end goal is the same and hopefully we will all make it there one day by the grace and mercies of our savior.
What a precious word. Thank you.
Your a beautiful person inside and out and I love your channel. I look at a persons ♥️ heart not what they have or how they look or tattoos or not. Although I don’t have I like tattoos. And thank you for this beautiful video. God Bless🐓♥️
I am a BIG fan, Sista! So glad you share your life here. I love everything about you....I love the way you are living on a homestead...it motivated me to become more self sufficent. I love that you use TH-cam and Facebook to preach the gospel and serve YHWH.---Amy Whitehead😊❤️
Thank you Amy :)
Thank you for sharing this, even though it must have been hard to want to do. About the tattoo artist, I have found through walking with the Lord for 50 years, God can use anyone He wants to use. He used an ass once to speak to His servant. The pastor I had when I got saved turned out to have a habit of giving himself over to a spirit of lust. At the same time, God also used him in amazing ways. He had a gift of discernment that made you feel like he could look right through you. God gave him the ability to see things in people. He also had an amazing gift of revelations in the Word of God. And I’m not talking about the kind of hocus-pocus “prophecy” that occurs these days in a lot of circles. This was the real deal. You knew God was in the room. The juxtaposition was hard for me to deal with when I found out about his habitual sins. But, God will deal with that someday. I have to accept that He is God Almighty, He is sovereign, He can use who He wants to use. And we can argue with it, but we can’t explain it or stop it.
So good! Thank you so much for sharing!
This is a most wonderfully expressed and beautifully articulated message of Grace ! It's the exact response that Jesus would have made, and did.
You should teach...😉
So very well said Constance. The illustration of what if our sins could all be seen on your skin was so perfect for this. With the masses of people coming to Christ with tattoos this is so important to be able to explain. Thank you for being vulnerable about this.
One version uses the word 'incise'. Tat artists use surgical instruments to cut the skin so the ink will penetrate...they are making incisions. Just thought that interesting. I'm 74 and have throughout the years thought about getting one. Like you said it's a new day, a new chance so I think I will just shelve that idea. What you said about what if all our sins were on our skin....well that struck a chord....insight/wisdom. Thank you so much, honey. I am eager to hear more. Love your channel
What an incredible message!!
Please take care of you! Prayers and best wishes
Thank you, thank you for this video! You are a God send for me. I appreciate all your wisdom, compassion and patience. Please keep on keeping on. I also have tattoos and wondered about it as well. Again thank you.
The phenomenon of the Scriptures being new and revelatory every time we read them is the proof that it is The Living Word of God.
I had the same pattern of an allergy, cough , or sniffle could turn into a huge bronchitis in no time flat. I had never been diagnosed with asthma as I never had an asthma attack. But the asthma took on it's own expression of instantaneous bronchitis, I found out later. To this day, I have never used an inhaler. Long story short, I turned to Chinese Medicine (found a good DOM who had extensive experience) when all western medicine attempts failed for me after decades of suffering with this. Finally, a different approach worked. It took a long time, as patterns in the body are rectified rather than treating a disease. Just saying , there are many paths that utilize a different model. I believe in studying far and wide in health matters as well. Enjoyed your words of wisdom today.
Constance, May peace be with you. 🙏🏼
Beautiful words!!! I sure did enjoy it. I have struggled for years about getting a tattoo. You sharing your story and scripture has helped me decide. Bless you and thank you
Beautiful ❤
Big hugs Constance! ❤
Thank you. What a beautiful message to share with all of us travelers.
Off Grid With Doug and Stacy will be there, too. Maybe Stacy has something to help you heal faster. Or, at least give info on it. I'm planning on doing her Honey Garlic ferment in the future.
Beautifully said ❤
I was thinking about you recently and a question I had as a young girl attending Sunday school was why do we go on Sunday ? I've just this week got an answer That we've been misled for centuries . That to worship on Friday to Saturday is in the Scripture ! After years of listening to false teaching and numerous rewriting of Scripture which version to study ? I have made a note of your preference to obtain. My youngest is agnostic and also has a tattoo . It's a major concern for me . Don't worry about this posting Some of us needed this discussion . 🙏
Yep. Just read Psalm 23 as a part of a Bible study I’m in and saw something NEW! How can you find something new in the 23rd Psalm! ? I’m not saying no one else has seen it… just saying “He leads me…” He doesn’t drag me to the water to drink and be refreshed… He leads me BESIDE still waters. “He LEADS me in paths of righteousness” I have to follow…
Wonderful explanation!! Thank you for sharing.
Flo is absolutely correct! We are not under the law and the commands which were given to keep the Jewish people from adopting the ways of the cultures around them and therefore polluting God's desires to keep His people set apart and different are not meant for us today. We've been given a new Covenant through Jesus and nothing is added to it. It's a covenant marked by the sacrificial blood of Christ, the promise of everlasting life through His resurrection, and the seal of the Holy Spirit on the heart of a believer not by external signs (or lack thereof). While I feel it is good to study and understand Jewish culture because it brings so many scriptures alive and gives greater depth of meaning to so many things that we don't always understand not having grown up with that culture, we have to be careful that we don't trade Jesus for the shadow of Him. Everything in the Old Testament was a foreshadowing of Christ Jesus the Messiah. It all pointed to Him so that the Jews would recognize Him when he came. They did not and are still looking for Him today. But we believers did recognize him and have accepted Him and are sealed by the H.S. as such. We should not try to go back and burden ourselves with the law and the old ways. We are to love the Lord our God with our whole being, to seek Him in everything, and to show His love to those who are lost without hope. We don't need the law because we have the HS who guides us in all truth. God does not judge the external but the heart. If we are to take one command then surely we must take all the commands. I don't see those tattoo naysayers talking about not: braiding your hair, wearing pants (men's clothes), having pierced ears, wearing makeup, or countless other things that were spoken against as well. God forbid that we pollute the perfect gift of Christ Jesus and what He did for our salvation and His covenant of grace with the old law and its inability to justify us before the throne of God. God wants us to be holy but does not judge that holiness by the outward, like man, but judges the hidden things of the heart which man cannot see. Thank you for being honest and having a heart to honor God with your whole life but do not carry guilt over your tattoos. They do not disqualify you to share the good news of the Gospel.
Amen! I agree with you about not being bound by the law if we have been born again and had the law written on our hearts. Having said that, I can’t imagine Jesus would have had tattoos or that the Holy Ghost would lead someone to get a tattoo.
I think this happens to all believers if we are honest. Recently I had a huge conviction of celebrating Christmas ( which was my most favorite holiday). I struggled and tried to unsee what I had been shown but once you see you can’t unsee, sooooo all my decor was donated and that’s that. It was a lot of prayer but I definitely feel like a load was taken off. All in my life that are believers don’t get it, they understand Gods word differently or have been told by man what Gods word says, or they understand but think it’s no big deal , they all think I’m off my rocker but all that matters to me is once God showed me clearly in His word I repented and obeyed. I can’t undo all the Christmas’s that I had celebrated but moving forward I will obey. I think we are sometimes only shown or revealed the scriptures when we are ready. God bless you and keeping sharing Gods word.
And sometimes God convicts one of us of something for a specific reason and others don’t need that conviction. Your post sounds a bit judgmental of those you know who celebrate Christmas.
@@cynthiafisher9907 oh no not at all! I don’t judge anybody else that’s why I said I think God shows us things when we are ready. That’s not saying I’m “more spiritual” then anyone else in my life. I completely agree convictions are 100 percent personal and are on our personal relationship with our Father. It’s the same as when we parent our children, they are each individual and we have different relationships with each one. If anything I feel the people in my life think I’m off my rocker or a little crazy. Some in my life understand why I feel the way I do and don’t care because they haven’t been convicted and others don’t see it all in scriptures which is perfectly fine, we are all just accountable for ourselves and if God wants to drive that point home to them He will. No judgement here because I’m 100 percent for sure I’m missing the boat on lots of things! All I can do is study Gods word and try my best to learn daily, but we are all on our own spiritual growth and relationship with our Father. God bless.
@@daughteroftheking4266 I’m sorry I mistook your viewpoint. God bless you as well!
@@cynthiafisher9907 oh no worries, I’m glad you said something. I would never want anyone to feel judged. That’s why I left the message for her because I do think we all as Christians have changed our views as we grow and learn and there is nothing to be ashamed of.
I never did "santa" with the kids growing up, but we did do christmas. But the more I studied, the longer I was a believer, those celebrations got smaller and smaller until I straight up stopped. A few years ago I did do a "card swap" with my subscribers, simply because I miss the days of *real mail* and personal letters. I kept every card with a personal note or letter inside. Those are precious to me. But the cards I mailed in return had no reference to christmas. 😉 People probably didn't even notice that. I don't celebrate or acknowledge most of the "holidays" our culture does, with the exception of Thanksgiving (because I think it was actually based on Sukkot.)
You are very special to share the things you share with us all.tha kyou,I love all the chicken bits,have a few of my own too they are such interestingcreatures.xx
Sanctification 👍👍. Keep growing ❤
I love your teaching. And your tattoos are fine they are yours.
Get elderberries and make tincture….also make a tincture and teas from echinacea leaves and flowers…it helped us during the Covid days.
This video is certainly food for thought. Yes you cannot undo the tattoos as we all cannot undo all the sins we have created in our lives. Yes, tomorrow is a new start. So, I have a question. If I was to start studying the Bible where do I start? Just reading any Bible? Or do you have any suggestions. I would appreciate any help.❤️😘🙏🏻
Ann Marie, I will give you some of the same advice I was given when I first picked up my Bible. I was told to pray before I start reading, that the Father gives me understanding and helps His word to plant deep in my heart. Then I would also pray after I read. If I was reading the Bible for the first time, I would use a reading schedule that had me read from the old and new testaments each day. I have a free printable one like that here: cosmopolitancornbread.com/old-and-new-testament-bible-reading/
My preferred versions of the Bible are the CJB that I’ve talked about, or the more common NASB.
If you read something and you don’t understand it, that’s okay. Sometimes understanding comes through time. :) I hope that helps!
I, too, find the NASB (new American standard Bible) great help when I read something I just don't quite understand in my King James version. But I have a new one I like even more, and use as a companion to my CJB, and that is the Tree of Life Version. It is wonderful, a mixture of CJB with understanding like the NASB for me❣️
If that is the worse you have done your good.