Rabbi Simlai taught, Six hundred thirteen commandments were given to Israel at Sinai. Two hundred and forty eight positive commandments correspond to the limbs of the body; three hundred and sixty five prohibitions to the three hundred and sixty five days of the year (Makkot 23b). This is to say that we are to serve God with every limb of our bodies every day of our lives. The truth of God connects every part of ourselves with every day of our lives... Likewise, in the New Testament we read: In Him we live and move have our being (Acts 17:28). Just as every breath signifies the giver of the Breath of Life, so every action signifies Gods sustaining power. And since the New Testament actually contains more commandments (i.e., blessings) than the Torah of Moses, we rightly infer that at any given place or time we have the Teacher Present, the very Wisdom of God, to guide our steps. As Yeshua said, behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age (Matt. 28:20).
Posted on: Sat, 18 Jan 2014 00:51:26 +0000