Beth Israel Jerusalem Center

TODAY’S SAPPHIRE:
The Inherent Lightness Of The Spirit

Thursday, March 19, 2026

In the natural, everything that has mass weighs something and is affected by gravity. But the most powerful force in the universe weighs nothing. The Hebrew word for wind is ruach, which also means spirit. The Holy Spirit is the Ruach Ha Kodesh or the Holy Wind. Wind doesn't weigh anything so the Spirit, like the wind is weightless. In the spiritual realm, things of the world and the flesh are heavy. If you live by them, you carry unnecessary burdens in your heart. Messiah said, "Come to Me all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I'll give you rest. Take My yoke upon you... For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light!" If you live by the flesh, your life will be burdened down. But if you live by the Spirit, your life is going to get lighter. So give yourself a break today and lighten your load. Let go of things, issues, the flesh, and the world. Live, walk, and think by the Spirit and you won't be burdened or filled with anxiety anymore. You'll be light. Live by the Spirit, and you will live weightless.

From Message #971 - Blowing in the Wind: The Power of the Wind

TODAY'S MISSION:
Today, make it your aim to walk in the Spirit and let go of any earthly burdens. Lighten up!

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Source: www.HopeoftheWorld.org

TODAY’S SAPPHIRE:
The Jews, Columbus, And America

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

In 1492, a great wave of anti-Semitism had risen in Spain. After hundreds of years of living there, the Jewish people were being expelled. They had to either convert to Catholicism, leave Spain or be killed. The harbors of Spain were filled with ships crammed with Jewish refugees. At that same time, there were other ships in the harbor getting ready to sail - the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. Their voyage would lead to the discovery of a new land, America would become the greatest refuge for the Jewish people of any land outside of Israel in 2000 years. So in 1492, when the Jewish people were going through one of the greatest calamities, God was already preparing for them a future refuge. It's a supernatural law of Jewish history: whenever there is tragedy, there is redemption. If you're born again, that law also applies to you. No matter what you're going through, God will work it through for redemption as you follow Him. Just remember 1492. You may not see it yet, but you will in the end. For every one of your problems, there's another ship in the harbor.

From Message #1028 - The Divine Inversion

TODAY'S MISSION:
Today, if you face a difficult problem, remember 1492 and Romans 8:28. Start believing and looking for God's path to blessing and redemption.

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Source: www.HopeoftheWorld.org