Naphtali Possess the Sea and the South
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Naphtali possesses the sea and the south DIG: How was Naphtali blessed by Moses. How did the Messiah bless this tribe? How will this tribe be blessed in the Messianic Kingdom?
REFLECT: How have you been blessed by Yeshua? In what ways can you be a blessing to others? Who can you bless this next week?
On the day Moses died, he delivered his final blessing and then ascended Mount Nebo to view the Land of Promise from afar.
Naphtali had been highly blessed by Jacob (see the commentary on Genesis, to see link click Lm – Naphtali is a Doe Set Free that bears Beautiful Words). And here, for Naphtali Moses said: O Naphtali, satisfied with favor and full of the blessing of ADONAI, possess the sea and the south. This tribe was promised expansion to the south, where the Sea of Galilee is located, and to the west, toward the Mediterranean Sea. Barak came from this tribe, and soldiers from Naphtali assisted him and Deborah (Judges 5:18) and Gideon (Judges 7:23).702 One of the blessings enjoyed by this tribe was that Yeshua Messiah spent much of His ministry in their territory and in neighboring Zebulun (Isaiah 9:1-2; Matthew 4:12-17). However, they will be even more blessed in the Messianic Kingdom, where Naphtali is mentioned in the Messianic prophecy of Isaiah 9:1 and Matthew 4:13-16.
Dear Heavenly Father, Praise You that You are Almighty over all the earth! You are not just a local deity- but rather Your name is great over all the earth and from sea to sea (Psalm 72:8)! Your Kingdom is an eternal Kingdom. Your Kingdom is a Kingdom for all ages, and Your dominion endures from generation to generation (Psalms 145:13). Your Kingdom will never be taken over by another. You alone will reign thru all eternity! Behold, One like a Son of Man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days, and was brought into His presence. Dominion, glory and sovereignty were given to Him that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will never pass away, and His kingdom is one that will not be destroyed. for all ages, and Your dominion endures from generation to generation (Psalm 145:13). I worship and praise You, Mighty God and Ruler of the universe for all eternity! I love You and delight in pleasing You. In Yeshua’s holy name and His power of Resurrection. Amen
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