Author: Meridel Rawlings

Still Small Voice. Hanukkah – Christmas. Kislev 23, 5783 – December 17/22

Dear Family of Still Small Voice; The rush is on … so I will keep this short. In fact, I am sending you a very special investigative teaching on the early life of Miriam – Mary on two mp3 recordings. It is very easy listening as Clare Pfann, co-founder of the Jerusalem University opens the life of Miriam – Mary from as a teenager and up to and including the birth of Yeshua – Jesus. I suggest that you listen to this wonderfully illuminating teaching as you continue your preparations. This way I am not taking you away from cooking, driving to shop or picking the kids up, or perhaps, while you wrap up your Hanukkah and or Christmas gifts. Israel: But first, a little harsh news: Dec. 9/22.The United Nations took yet another swipe at the Jewish state when it voted 149-6 that Israel should accede to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and dispose of its nuclear weapons cache. Indeed, it is Iran that should be the main concern of the international community. Only …

Still Small Voice – Kislev 16, 5783 – December 10th, 2022

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Shalom, shalom dear friends; Christmas is on our doorstep, and yet … yes our hearts are heavy. Our household account is stretched to breaking point. We feel pinched and stressed in this season of peace on earth, and goodwill toward men. Our hearts carry a strange ache that we cannot verbalize. Forces of darkness are at work among all peoples. Yet in this battle, we are not alone. God sends His obedient angels to help us, usually in ways that are hidden from us. The question is asked: ”Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” Hebrews 1:14 We are reminded: “Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some have entertained angels not knowing it.” Hebrews 13:2 Have you been aware of angels in your world? Would you care to share it with Still Small Voice? I remember one particular evening when we lived on Mount Carmel in Haifa. We were renting a three-story building at the time. I felt out of my depth …

Pieni hiljainen ääni – Kislev-kuun 8. päivä 5783 – joulukuun 2. päivä 2022

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Shalom kallisarvoiset ystävät! Kristillisessä maailmassa on sytytetty ensimmäinen adventtikynttilä. Joulu on tulossa. Tänä vuonna hanukkaa vietetään 18.-26. joulukuuta. Halleluja, iloitaan! “Alussa oli Sana ja Sana oli Jumalan tykönä ja Sana oli Jumala… Hänessä oli elämä ja elämä oli kaikkien kansojen valo. Valo loistaa pimeydessä, eikä pimeys voittanut sitä.“ [vapaa käännös] Vrt. Johannes 1:1; 1. Moos 1; Johannes 4:5 “Taivas on minun valtaistuimeni, ja maa on minun jalkojeni astinlauta…Mutta minä katson sen puoleen, joka on nöyrä, jolla on särjetty henki ja arka tunto minun sanani edessä.“ Jesaja 66:1a,2b Tervetuloa maailmaamme! Jumalan kättentyöt ympäröivät meitä. Yksi suurista iloistamme on herätä katselemaan, miten sarastus voittaa yön. Se saa meidät aina ihmetyksen valtaan. Jokainen aamu ei ole vain uusi, vaan erilainen, ainutkertainen. Yksi lapsenlapsistamme kommentoi vierailunsa loppupuolella: ”Vuoret ja meri puhuvat minulle.” Jumalan sana, logos, näytteli yksinomaisen tärkeää roolia maailman luomisessa. Se on elämän voima, joka saa kaiken luomakunnan hengittämään, liikkumaan ja olemaan olemassa. Maailma, missä elämme ja liikumme ja missä olemme olemassa, mikä oli ja yhä on, on monitahoisesti liitetty ja riippuvainen Jumalan sanasta. Hyvät ystävät, aivan kuten …

Still Small Voice – Kislev 8, 5783 / 3. Dezember 2022

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Schalom liebe Freunde In der christlichen Welt wurde die erste Adventskerze angezündet. Weihnachten steht vor der Tür. Dieses Jahr ist Chanukka vom 18. bis 26. Dezember. Halleluja, lasst uns alle frohlocken! “Im Anfang war das Wort, und das Wort war bei Gott, und Gott war das Wort… In ihm war das Leben, und das Leben war das Licht für alle Menschen. Das Licht leuchtet in der Finsternis, und die Finsternis hat es nicht ergriffen.“ Johannes 1,1 siehe 1. Mose 1,1. Jesaja 9:6, Johannes, 1,5 “Der Himmel ist mein Thron und die Erde mein Fussschemel … aber auf diesen will ich schauen, auf den, der demütig und zerknirscht ist im Geiste und der vor meinem Wort zittert.” Jesaja 66:1a,2b Willkommen in unserer Welt! Gottes Werk umgibt uns. Eine unserer größten Freuden ist es, aufzuwachen und zu sehen, wie die Morgendämmerung die Nacht überholt. Das versetzt uns immer wieder in Staunen. Jeder Morgen ist nicht nur neu, sondern auch anders, einzigartig. Am Ende ihres Besuchs sagte eine meiner Enkelinnen: “Die Berge und das Meer sprechen zu mir”. …

Still Small Voice – Kislev 8, 5783 – December 3rd 2022

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Shalom dear friends: In the Christian world, the first Advent candle was lit. Christmas is coming. This year Hanukah is Dec. 18th through 26th. Hallelujah, let us all rejoice! “In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God … In him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” John 1:1 see Genesis1:1. Isaiah 9:6, John, 4, 5 “Heaven is my throne and the earth is my footstool … but to this one I will look, to him who is humble and contrite in spirit and who trembles at my word.” Isaiah 66:1a,2b Welcome to our world! God’s handiwork surrounds us. One of our great joys is to wake up and watch the dawn overtake the night. It never fails to leave us wonder-filled. Each morning is not only new, but different, unique. At the close of her visit, one of my granddaughters commented “The mountains and sea speak to me.” …

Still Small Voice – Thanksgiving, Cheshvan 28, 5783 Nov. 24, 2022

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Dear Friends, old and young: This week, my Still Small Voice touches upon Thanksgiving, the olive harvest and prayer. Let’s begin with the Pilgrims and early pioneers of North America. Like all of us, they still had a choice in tough times. These hearty souls decided in the midst of extreme hardship, famine and loss of life to pause and to give thanks to the Almighty. Yes, still many perished. No, it wasn’t easy but it was the Godly response that moved the Hand of God to provide the miracles that they needed to sustain them in the days, weeks, months and years ahead. Today the doomsday thinkers and naysayers are calling for a worldwide depression and financial collapse. Jerusalem, on the other hand, is suffering increased deadly attacks yet faithful ones in the midst of her give praise and worship to the Almighty continually. That is inspiring and in line with the Word of God … Give thanks always! Most of you will be aware of the two deadly bombing attacks yesterday at two …

Still Small Voice – Cheshvan 25, 8753. Nov. 19, 2022.

Published by Meridel Rawlings

Dear Friends: Those of you from whom I hear, are often on my heart for prayer. What a privilege it is to communicate. My theme in this Still Small Voice is tribes. From childhood my life has been impacted by many tribal groups, perhaps it all began knowing my great great grandmother was of the Shaw Clan, a Scots Highlander. I grew up with the Bible, learning in depth about Israel and her people-tribes. “… and behold on the clouds of heaven, One like a Son of Man was coming. And he came up to the Ancient of Days and was presented to Him. And to him (The Messiah) was given dominion (supreme authority). Glory and a kingdom, that all the peoples, kingdoms and nations should serve and worship Him.” Daniel 7: 13,14 “At the time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the nations (tribes) of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky, with power and …

Still Small Voice – Cheshvan 12 5783 / 6. November 2022

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An die liebe Gemeinschaft meiner Freunde “Fürbitter sind eigentlich Propheten, welche beten.” Jennifer Evaz Angesichts des zunehmenden Stresses wende ich mich dem Gebet zu. Und was macht Ihr? Gebet ist undankbare Arbeit. Man betet meist allein mit dem Herrn oder in Gemeinschaft mit anderen Gläubigen. Habt Ihr als Gebetskämpfer-Fürbitter-Prophet jemals erwartet, dass man Euch dankt? Nein, natürlich nicht. Die Gemeinschaft mit Jeschua ist für mich der größte Lohn, und ich lerne immer wieder Neues dazu. Danke, dass auch Ihr bereit seid, dieses Joch zu tragen. Nein, es ist nicht leicht. Wir erwarten nicht ‘leicht’, denn Seine Last IST leicht! Gebet bringt Veränderung, auf Gottes Weise. Ich habe über die Jahre hinweg ein Tagebuch geführt, und die Antworten und Lösungen für unüberwindbare Umstände waren erstaunlich. Das Gebet ist das Öl, welches alle Teile in Harmonie hält … sei es ein Auto oder der Leib des Messias. Diese Einheit bringt unsichtbare Energie, Erlösung, Kreativität und Produktivität hervor. Ja, wir müssen alle unseren Teil dazu beitragen, denn Glaube ohne Werke ist tot. «Der Herr sah, dass die Bosheit …

Still Small Voice – Heshvan 18, 5783 / November 12th 2022

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Shalom Dear Friends: Sometimes I think we become all too familiar with the many privileges of being a believer in a God who lives! What do I mean? I know that I have not appreciated the immense potential granted me through His Living Word. We speak it daily, read and discuss it, but do I release it? I woke up this morning with some instructions: “My Word IS the source of Life, hinder me not!” Our Shabbat dinner is the highlight of the week. This week, two sons, a kalah, (Hebrew for a son’s wife}, a family friend and a delightful 22-month-old grandson were our guests. As is our custom, after the blessings we hugged and kissed before beginning to eat. It was a superb feast of fresh fish caught earlier in the day and masterfully prepared by our Greek friend. We topped it off with chocolate cake, berries and ice cream. Yummy. The real piece d’resistance was the scripture reading that followed. Today, who isn’t seeking direction in this upside-down world? It read as …

Still Small Voice – Cheshvan 12 5783 / 6. November 2022

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