Presented by WBJMinistries
Opening Verse
"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!"
— Psalm 133:1 (Halaleyah: Tehillim 133:1)
The Story of Two Houses
Once, in a small town nestled between two hills, there lived two families: the House of Shalom and the House of Chazaq. Both families were descendants of Abraham, blessed with the promises of Yahusha but divided by years of misunderstanding and hurt. The House of Shalom prided themselves on their deep traditions, keeping the Torah with unwavering devotion. The House of Chazaq, on the other hand, embraced a life filled with zeal for Yah's mercy and grace, often challenging the old ways to embrace the new.
The Sabbath would come, and each family would light their candles, recite their prayers, and yet, their hearts were divided.
A Sabbath Vision
One Sabbath evening, an elder of the House of Shalom, named Rivkah, had a vision during her prayer time. She saw a golden bridge stretching between the two hills. On the bridge stood Yahusha Himself, calling out*
"Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
— Matthew 11:28 (Halaleyah: Mattithyahu 11:28)
Rivkah trembled and asked, "Master, how can I build this bridge?"
Yahusha replied-
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of Elohim."
— Matthew 5:9 (Halaleyah: Mattithyahu 5:9)
The First Step- Listening
Rivkah, convicted by her vision, took the first step. She visited the House of Chazaq with her grandson, who carried a scroll of Mishlei (Proverbs). Opening it, she read aloud-
"A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger "
— Proverbs 15:1 (Halaleyah: Mishlei 15:1)
The head of the House of Chazaq, a man named Ezra, listened intently. For the first time in years, silence filled the room—not the silence of tension but the quiet of understanding.
The Second Step- Breaking Bread
The next Sabbath, Rivkah invited the House of Chazaq to share a meal. Together, they read from Devarim (Deuteronomy)-
"You shall love the Lord/Yahusha your Elohim with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might."
— Deuteronomy 6:5 (Halaleyah: Devarim 6:5)
Ezra stood up and said, "Let us also remember the second commandment Yahusha gave us-
"Love your neighbor as yourself."
— Mark 12:31 (Halaleyah: Marqos 12:31)
As they ate, they shared stories of their children, their struggles, and their hopes for the future. The barriers between them began to crumble.
The Sabbath Miracle
As the families worshiped together that evening, singing Tehillim (Psalms), the sound of their voices carried across the hills. A passerby, hearing the melody, stopped and joined in. Soon, others from the town gathered. The division that once defined the two families faded, and in its place stood a united community.
They read aloud the words of Ephesians*
"There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord/Yahusha, one faith, one baptism; one Elohim and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all."
— Ephesians 4:4-6
A Call to Action
Dear brothers and sisters, as we reflect on this Sabbath story, let us ask ourselves- What divisions exist in our own lives? Are there bridges we need to build?
WBJMinistries calls you to take the first step. Whether through a kind word, a shared meal, or an act of grace, remember Yahusha's prayer for unity-
"I pray that they may be one, just as You are in Me and I am in You. May they also be in Us so that the world may believe that You have sent Me."
— John 17:21 (Halaleyah: Yohanan 17:21)
Closing Blessing
May the peace of Yahusha guide your hearts this Sabbath. May the wisdom of the Halaleyah Scriptures and the traditional Bible inspire you to be peacemakers, unifiers, and bridge builders in a world that desperately needs healing.
"The Lord/Yahusha bless you and keep you; the Lord/Yahusha make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord/Yahusha turn His face toward you and give you peace."
— Numbers 6:24-26 (Halaleyah: Bemidbar 6:24-26)
Halaleyah and Shalom!
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