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When your spirit connects with His Holy Spirit, it is simply captivating. And you just want to be with Jesus that much more.
As I sat in my prayer chair this morning, I began to hear, "Dance with me" in my mind. It was the song that Paul Wilbur had on his "Lion of Judah" album from 2002, recorded in Jerusalem. A great album by the way! (As usual with Paul.)
With my 20th trip to the Lord's Promised Land to the Jews coming May 1 (in 4 days!), my spirit, soul, and body long to be with our friends in the Land. My good wife Laurie and I very much so look forward to that time = when it will last longer than 10 days.
Listen and enter into Yeshua HaMashiach's (Jesus Christ) presence. May you dance with Him, now and forever, amen.
Here is another great song off of Paul Wilbur's latest CD/project, "Roar From Zion". And yes, I like it!
Having only heard of Sarah Liberman once or twice, it was good to see and hear her sing. She does a really good job, and I am sure you will like this selection also.
Written By Sarah Liberman
Performed By Sarah Liberman
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Lyrics:
Great Is The Lord (Gadol Adonai)
Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised,
In the city of God, in His Holy place
We come before Your throne, O God of our joy
We bring give You the fruit of our lipsAnd remember the great things You did…for us.
Gadol Adonai ume-hulal m’od,
B’ir Eloheinu, B’har kodsho.
Behold the glory of God, is now with us,
The people of God will ariseHe will wipe every tear from our eyes
And sorrow and mourning will cease forevermore!
Hallelujah, for the Lord God Almighty reigns, Hallelujah, Lord of Hosts the Almighty reigns Hallelujah, ki malach Adonai Eloheinu
Hallelujah, ki malach Elohei Tzvaot!
Halleluyah, Eloheinu, Eloheinu, Elohei Tzvaot.
Nagila v’nismecha v’niten lo kavod
Nagila v’nismecha v’niten lo kavod
Rejoice, oh my soul rejoice, and give Him praise,
Rejoice, oh my soul rejoice, and give Him praise.
Hallelujah, for the Lord God Almighty reigns, Hallelujah Lord of Hosts the Almighty reigns.
Hallelujah, for the Lord God Almighty reigns, Hallelujah Lord of Hosts the Almighty reigns.
For our God the Almighty reigns,
For our God the Almighty reigns!
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Nagila v’nismecha v’niten lo kavod
Nagila v’nismecha v’niten lo kavod
Rejoice, oh my soul rejoice, and give Him praise,
Rejoice, oh my soul rejoice, and give Him praise.
Hallelujah, for the Lord God Almighty reigns, Hallelujah Lord of Hosts the Almighty reigns.
Hallelujah, for the Lord God Almighty reigns, Hallelujah Lord of Hosts the Almighty reigns.
For our God the Almighty reigns,
For our God the Almighty reigns!
During our almost 40 years of marriage (Oct. 7, 2017!!!), Laurie and I have been involved with the worship teams, choirs, and any form of church music we could (including leading worship in home groups). Using the gifts the good Lord, the Living God of Israel has given us, we loved to sing His praises, worship His Name, and help bring others into the presence of the Holy Spirit.
From the days of Victory Church in Peru, Illinois (1977-1980); our years with Shiloh Fellowship/New Covenant Christian Church in East Lansing, Michigan (1980-1987); then seven years in Fort Lauderdale with Good News Church and Cornerstone Church (Davie, FL) from 1987-1994; onto the season with All Nations Church in Charlotte, North Carolina (1994-2000)...we have been involved with Christian music.
During those years we developed a love for Israel and His Chosen people, as we sought to walk in the full word of the Bible. Our hearts and voices then began to express our love for Messianic music, and it was especially revealed through the music we sang. With songs from Paul Wilbur, Barry and Batya Segal, Joel Chernoff and others having influence among us, we shared their music.
Then we walked through our years with other churches in the Charlotte, North Carolina area - Cornerstone Church (Pineville), St. Giles, Antioch International Church (Peter Wyns) MorningStar (Rick Joyner), and now attend Transformation Church (Derwin Gray) in Indian Land, South Carolina. (We were once called "wandering Jews", though of the Gentile flavor!)
Ahava Love Band - Charlotte, NC Highway To Zion assembly
(L-R) Gid Anthony, Laurie Martin, Ron Bowen, Steve Martin, Wane Daroux, Patty Paquette
Along the way, we gathered friends and had a few bands, with our desire to share Jesus (Yeshua) with believers and not-yet-believers. Thus Steve Martin & The Raiders and Ahava Love Band (various phases) came forth. Band members who were with us the longest included our big friend Little Big Eagle (bass), Ron Bowen (drums), and Wane Daroux (bass).
Steve Martin & The Raiders 2001
(L-R) Bernie Lemke, John Rust, Ron Bowen,
Steve & Laurie Martin, Little Big Eagle, Mark DeVito
Also playing with us during those years were Mark DeVito (keyboard), John Rust (guitar), Bernie Lemke (keyboard), Gid Anthony (guitar) Patty Paquette (keyboard), Toni Bogart (keyboard) and Tom Fahey (guitar). We love them all!!!
Our last time leading worship occurred on September 21, 2013 at the One New Man worship gathering with our friend Warren Marcus in Charlotte. Cathy Hargett (Highway To Zion) and her dance team joined in the Saturday evening celebration.
As I always enjoy doing, I brought along my Canon PowerShot camera, placed it on the tripod, and recorded the time of praise and worship. Thus the video you shall see. Not spectacular or professional, but I believe our love (ahava in Hebrew) for the Lord and His people comes forth. I trust you will listen and worship the Lord along with us.
Maybe someday we will sing again in public, and lead worship. What a great joy that will be! Or the Lord may just have us wait until we are in the eternity realms singing His praises - in the glory land of heaven above. That will be the ultimate fulfillment of that desire which He Himself placed within us from the times of our birth.
Be blessed in your blessing others today.
Ahava and shalom. Always.
Steve Martin
Steve and Laurie Martin Co-Founders Love For His People, Inc. (photo -Morris Ruddick at his home Denver, CO 2014)
Ahava Love Band - our last time...
YouTube - Published on Sep 24, 2013
The Messianic worship team, Ahava Love Band, led praise and worship for the One New Man meeting during the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot). Sept. 21, 2013 in Charlotte, NC. Warren Marcus heads the weekly Saturday night meeting at Steele Creek Church in Charlotte, NC.
Team members: Steve and Laurie Martin (lead vocals), Ron Bowen (drums), Wane Daroux (bass guitar), Patty Paquette (keyboard and vocal), Tom Fahey (electric guitar).
Song selection included Paul Wilbur's: "Lord God of Abraham", "Where Does My Help Come From", "Let God Arise". and "Kadosh". We also sang the Vineyard song "We Will Dance" and one sung by Robert Stearns "Holy is the Lord." Also spontaneous songs "Beautiful Bride" and "Coming of the Lord."
Videos filmed and shared by Steve Martin - to give appreciation to and love for those we support, through Love For His People, Inc.
The Messianic worship team, Ahava Love Band, led praise and worship for the One New Man meeting during the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot). Sept. 21, 2013 in Charlotte, NC. Warren Marcus heads the weekly Saturday night meeting at Steele Creek Church in Charlotte, NC.
Team members: Steve and Laurie Martin (lead vocals), Ron Bowen (drums), Wane Daroux (bass guitar), Patty Paquette (keyboard and vocal), Tom Fahey (electric guitar).
Song selection included Paul Wilbur's: "Lord God of Abraham", "Where Does My Help Come From", "Let God Arise". and "Kadosh". We also sang the Vineyard song "We Will Dance" and one sung by Robert Stearns "Holy is the Lord." Also spontaneous songs "Beautiful Bride" and "Coming of the Lord."
Videos filmed and shared by Steve Martin - to give appreciation to and love for those we support, through Love For His People
If you have been viewing the Love For His People blog in the past two months, you will now be familiar with these Love Music! posts. I love passionate, believing and encouraging music about the Lord Jesus (Yeshua), and it seems that a lot of you do too. These LoveMusic!posts have become very popular on our ministry site.
And...when I selected songs by Paul Wilbur as the featured one, the interest has been very good. With his Messianic sound, Jewish heritage, and his tremendous voice and guitar skills, no wonder!
So this edition features a new song off his latest CD called "The Shadow of El Shaddai" which actually came out last year. I wasn't aware of it until I was searching for some of my other favorites sung by Paul. This particular song, along with several on the CD, including Blessed Is He Who Comes, Forever Good and Call On The Name, has become one of my favorites too!
I encourage you to listen to The Shadow of El Shaddai using the YouTube link below and then get the CD or MP3 to have the full list of songs.
You will see three shopping website choices listed below. Just today I bought three more from Paul's website - for gifts to give out, and to support Paul's ministry!
You too be blessed in your blessing,
Steve Martin
Founder/President
Love For His People, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
P.S. I hope you will be generous and help us provide teaching materials for pastors in other nations. Please give a contribution today: Blessing Pastors In Other Nations
Support Paul Wilbur directly on his website shop: Paul Wilbur Ministries shop: Forever Good $12 CD with coupon, good until 07.25.17. You must enter the Coupon Code FG12SH at checkout. Free shipping too! (I bought 2 today. Steve Martin)
1 He who [a]dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty [Whose power no foe can withstand].
2 I will say of the Lord, He is my Refuge and my Fortress, my God; on Him I lean and rely, and in Him I [confidently] trust!
3 For [then] He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence.
4 [Then] He will cover you with His pinions, and under His wings shall you trust and find refuge; His truth and His faithfulness are a shield and a buckler.
5 You shall not be afraid of the terror of the night, nor of the arrow (the evil plots and slanders of the wicked) that flies by day,
6 Nor of the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor of the destruction and sudden death that surprise and lay waste at noonday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand, but it shall not come near you.
8 Only a spectator shall you be [yourself inaccessible in the secret place of the Most High] as you witness the reward of the wicked.
9 Because you have made the Lord your refuge, and the Most High your dwelling place,
10 There shall no evil befall you, nor any plague or calamity come near your tent.
11 For He will give His angels [especial] charge over you to accompany and defend and preserve you in all your ways [of obedience and service].
12 They shall bear you up on their hands, lest you dash your foot against a stone.
13 You shall tread upon the lion and adder; the young lion and the serpent shall you trample underfoot.
14 Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore will I deliver him; I will set him on high, because he knows and understands My name [has a personal knowledge of My mercy, love, and kindness—trusts and relies on Me, knowing I will never forsake him, no, never].
15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life will I satisfy him and show him My salvation.
Footnotes: a.Psalm 91:1 The rich promises of this whole chapter are dependent upon one’s meeting exactly the conditions of these first two verses (see Exod. 15:26).
Ahava and shalom,
