Shalom and Lehitraot for Now

It’s pretty safe to say that most of the bears in Canada have now gone into hibernation. Most people think that bears sleep without waking during the period of their hibernation – this is not the case. They do, from time to time, wake up and move about. In fact, female bears give birth during this season to cubs who – believe it or not – weigh only a few pounds. She nurses them while she "slumbers” and short months later they enter into a season of life and of nature.

Although I’m not a bear, I am Canadian and more importantly than being Canadian I am a Believer. There are times in the life of a Believer when God calls them away for a season – not to slumber, or hibernate, from the rest of the world, but to seek Him with all one’s heart, soul, and strength. And while we are called to love and seek Him this way always – there are times when private time is needed. God has called me to join Him in a season in which He is going to “nurse” me – nurture me and our relationship - and prepare me for the spring – a new season.

Before He takes me and hides me under His wing for this time, He’s bringing me back to Israel. He’ll fill my mind with fond memories and innumerable teachings, my heart with love and compassion, and strengthen me with His Manna. I am desperate for this time with Him, a time to do nothing but focus on our relationship – our love.

I will not be tending to Unveiling Hope during this time with God. I do however, leave you with a blessing and prayer from my heart – a prayer that, undoubtedly, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob desires to honour. Shalom and lehitraot for now.

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.” Num. 6:24-26 NKJV.