CUSTOMS - MAGEN (Star) DAVID~ Delrifkah

A HEBREW SAGE MIGHT SAY. . .
To sacrifice what you are and to live without belief, that is a fate
more terrible than dying. [Joan of Arc]
CUSTOMS - MAGEN (Star) DAVID
"A STAR shall rise from Jacob; a SCEPTER comes forth from Israel."
[Numbers (Vayikra) 24. 17 Tanakh, Torah]
The flag (standard of the twelve tribes of Israel) of the Jewish nation
is white with two horizontal stripes of blue, in the center of which is
an interlaced double triangle intertwined, signifying proximity and
strength in their relationship one with the other; it is called "Magen
David" or "Shield of David." The white denoting righteousness and blue,
a symbol of heaven with its glory and power. These two colours are
mentioned in HOLY SCRIPTURE as a sign of royalty: "Mordecai left the
king's presence in royal robes of Blue and White, with a magnificent
crown of gold and a mantle of fine linen and purple wool." [Esther
(Ester) 8. 15 Tanakh, Kethuvim]

According to an ancient Jewish tradition, the ALMIGHTY ONE HIMSELF
presented King David with the pattern for his shield and the ensign
under which the army of Israel would triumph. The center double
triangle is placed in such a manner as to form a six-pointed star,
therefore it is most commonly known as "The Star of David." Some claim
its origin with Abraham because of the MOST HOLY ONE'S promise to him:
"The WORD OF THE LORD came to Avram saying, 'I am a SHIELD to you; your
exceedingly GREAT REWARD.'" [Genesis (Bereshith) 15. 1 Tanakh, Torah]

There are many interpretations as to the meaning of the six-points in
the Star (Shield, Mogen) of David. Some Jewish teachers have held that
the six-points of the star represent the OMNIPRESENCE of GOD in all six
earthly directions: East, West, North, and South, also Up and Down.
Others teach that the triangle pointing downward to the earth represents
man in his triune-being: Body, Soul, and Spirit. The triangle pointing
upward toward heaven represents the GODHEAD, a mystery which they feel
will be explained when the MESSIAH comes!

When we, who believe in YESHUA ha'MASHIACH look upon the Magen David,
there is presented to us a beautiful picture of the relationship of the
TRIUNE GOD (FATHER, SON, HOLY SPIRIT) with the man HE created in HIS OWN
IMAGE. We also see in the triangle pointing downward from heaven a type
of our GOD WHO came to earth in the form of a MAN as it was prophesied
HE would. The triangle pointing upward toward heaven, YESHUA
ha'MASHIACH, reaching OMNISCIENT GOD for us. Also in the intertwining
of these two triangles, it is brought to our attention the close
fellowship of man with his LIVING, LOVING CREATOR GOD which was made
possible by the reconciliation accomplished on the Altar of Calvary!

How wonderful a portrait of the HOLY GOD and GOD'S image we find in the
Jewish Flag -- the White of it showing forth the righteousness of the
LORD JESUS placed upon us the moment we believe in HIM; the Blue of it
speaking forth the power, glory and majesty of the SOVEREIGN KING, also
granted to us as our inheritance in YESHUA ha'MASHIACH; the intertwined
double triangle at the center speaking to us of the will of ALMIGHTY GOD
concerning each one of HIS OWN that we be conformed to the image of HIS
SON. It also speaks of GOD dwelling in HIS people, and HIS people
dwelling in HIM.

Sha'alu (Pray) for the shalom (Peace) of Jerusalem and all of Israel!
Welcome Sabbath! For the TORAH, for the privilege of worship, for the
prophets, and for this Sabbath Day, given us for sanctification and
rest, for honour and for glory, let us thank and bless the LORD our GOD!
Have a good Sabbath! - Honour the Sabbath by keeping it holy that you
may enter the gates of Jerusalem as kings and princes.
May GOD'S blessings be on those who seek HIM in spirit and in truth.
The GREAT NAME OF ALMIGHTY GOD will be magnified and sanctified in the
world which HE has created.

Praying for the peace of Jerusalem is praying for the return of Messiah
Jesus and His Kingdom.
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