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Scripture Reflection by Beth Auman

Oct3

He Has Set Eternity in Their Heart

“He has made everything beautiful in its time. Moreover, He has set eternity in their heart…”
Ecclesiastes 3:11 TLV

YHWH created time, yet He is never bound by it. He reigns over every season with perfect wisdom. Ecclesiastes tells us there is a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to be silent and a time to speak. He has made everything beautiful in its time.

He has also given us appointed times—moedim—in which to turn our attention toward Him. Shabbat has taught me to receive His rest. The feasts have invited me to remember what He has done and watch for what He will do. I do not understand every mystery of His calendar, but I can come with a teachable heart. If an appointment with Abba is important to Him, it is important to me.

When I come before Him, I find that His invitation is both shared and deeply personal. We gather as His people, and He meets each heart. I ask Him for wisdom, revelation, counsel, strength, and the reverence to receive what He is teaching me.

I believe He began drawing my heart toward this beauty long before I had words for it.

When I was five years old, I made one friend in kindergarten. Her name was Mindy, and she was Jewish. One afternoon after our half-day class, I went to play at her home. My father, a surgeon, was delayed and could not pick me up at five as planned.

While I waited, Mindy’s father gathered his family in the dining room. They lit candles. With a prayer shawl over his head, he prayed a blessing over each of them. I had never witnessed anything so beautiful. They were together, speaking blessing over one another, and I longed to belong there.

When he finished, Mindy asked, “What about Beth? Is there a blessing for her?”

At first, her father said no. I was not one of them. My heart sank. I wished I were. In my home, words like those blessings were not spoken over me.

Then Mindy said, “Abba, if you don’t bless Beth, no one ever will.”

Her father looked at her, then at me, and called me into the dining room. He laid his hand on my head and spoke a blessing over me. I was five years old, and I can still feel how those words reached my heart.

Mindy stood up for me. I cannot know all that she understood in that moment, but I know what her courage and love meant to me. Her father made room for a little girl who wanted to receive a blessing. Through the years, whenever life has been hard, I have remembered that moment and thanked YHWH for it.

Perhaps that is why His appointed times move me so deeply. I remember what it felt like to stand nearby, longing to enter, and then to hear the invitation. I want to answer Him with that same open heart: Abba, I am here. Teach me Your ways.

In Yeshua, I see the beauty of His promises unfolding. Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, and Shavuot draw my heart to His death, burial, resurrection, and the outpouring of the Ruach HaKodesh. As I observe the fall appointed times, I remember His faithfulness and watch for the return of Yeshua, our King.

I am still learning. I bring Him my questions and submit my days to Him. His Word promises, “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go” (Psalm 32:8 TLV). So I ask Him to lead, guide, guard, protect, provide, align, assign, anoint, and appoint me according to His will.

Eternity is in my heart. YHWH put it there.

I am grateful for a five-year-old friend named Mindy, who asked for a blessing on my behalf. I am grateful for her father, who called me close and spoke it. And I am grateful to Abba, who has continued to draw me toward Him, one appointed time and one answered invitation at a time.

He has made everything beautiful in its time.

All glory, praise, and honor to YHWH.

Blessings and Shalom in Yeshua,
Beth Auman

Stone upon Stone.

Scripture upon Scripture.

For His Glory Alone.

AllThingsBeautiful© 2026 Beth Auman • FaithTestimony.org

 

Scripture Of The Week By JoBeth Kested

Aug30

Scripture for the week of August 30, 2026
By JoBeth Kested

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard. Psalms 19:1-3 (NKJV)

Have you ever been enthralled by stars shining in the darkness of night or the glow of a full moon over majestic mountains? Has your soul been thrilled by the glorious dawn of morning or a blazing sunset with gold and crimson streaks across the skies? Or have you been captivated by the delicate fragrance of a blooming rose, crashing waves upon a sandy beach, or a towering forrest with butterflies flitting and birds calling? These scriptures instruct us that the heavens are declaring the glory of God and the earth’s beauty reveals His handprints upon all creation. Day after day and every night all that is around us reveals the evidence of an intricate and intimate God. There is no place on earth where the voice of His creation and the language of His beauty is not spoken to all who will see and listen. May you hear His voice calling your name in the wind and your heart filled with His loving presence revealed in every in detail of His beauty all around you.

Scripture Of The Week By JoBeth Kested

Aug2

Scripture for the week of August 2, 2026
By JoBeth Kested


I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:13-14 (NASB)

Have you ever found yourself in an unexpected situation that wiped out all your well made plans and left you teetering on the edge of the pit of despair? It’s tempting to settle for the disappointments of reality in the face of hopelessness and to think that God’s blessings are for everyone else, but not you. In such times, I’ve wondered if I am to just be grateful for my eternal salvation and nothing else really matters to God? But, this scripture challenges us to believe that the Lord desires to bestow His goodness and blessings upon us here and now, right where we live! If we will wait on the Lord, He is able to refill our hearts with the courage and strength to hope in Him; even when the impossibilities seem overwhelming. Lord, rescue us from the pit of despair and reveal your goodness to us in the land of the living. Amen.

Av – A Month To Hear by Beth Auman and JoBeth Kested

Jul23

by Beth Auman and JoBeth Kested

 

Av is the month to hear. Are you listening? Have you taken your place at the watchtower; standing at your post watching to see what He says to you? This is a month of hearing and listening. In the Book of Revelation Jesus tells the 5th church, the church of Sardas, to remember what you have received and heard.  “Let the person who is able to hear, listen and follow what the Spirit proclaims to all the churches.” Revelation 3:6 (Voice)

Letter to Sardis – Revelation 3:1-6 (Voice)

The One: Write down My words, and send them to the messenger of the church in Sardis. “These are the words of the One who has the seven Spirits of God, the Perfect Spirit, and the One who holds the seven stars:

“I know the things you do—you’ve claimed a reputation of life, but you are actually dead. Wake up from your death-sleep, and strengthen what remains of the life you have been given that is in danger of death. I have judged your deeds as far from complete in the sight of My God. Therefore, remember what you have received and heard; it’s time to keep these instructions and turn back from your ways. If you do not wake up from this sleep, I will come in judgment. I will creep up on you like a thief—you will have no way of knowing when I will come. But there are a few in Sardis who don’t have the stain of evil works on their clothes. They will walk alongside Me in white, spotless garments because they have been proven worthy. The one who conquers through faithfulness even unto death will be clothed in white garments, and I will certainly not erase that person’s name from the book of life. I will acknowledge this person’s name before My Father and before His heavenly messengers. Let the person who is able to hear, listen to and follow what the Spirit proclaims to all the churches.”

We are to take our place at the watchtower, stand at our post and watch to see what He is saying.

 I will take my place at the watchtower. I will stand at my post and watch. I will watch and see what He says to me.   I need to think about how I should respond to Him When He gets back to me with His answer. Habakkuk 2:1  (Voice)

When we have questions for God, we should ask, then listen to hear what He has to say to us. As we continue our walk toward the 9th of Av and make our way through this narrow straight, we must watch and listen to see what our Abba will say. We must also respond to His instruction and revelation. As we trust in Him and come before Him with the assurance that His Word is true, He will instruct us as we move forward.

“Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.” Romans 10:17 NKJV

“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 NKJV

“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 NKJV

“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” Hebrews 11:6 NKJV

Through the blood sacrifice of Jesus Christ we can enter into God’s promises for each of our lives, only if we trust Him, and respond in faith. Be aware during this month of anything that is trying to prevent you from hearing, listening and responding to His voice. Are you too busy? Are you praising and worshiping Him? Are you observing His day of Rest (Shabbat)? If we won’t take the time to be still and know that He is God and listen for His voice then how can we expect to move forward and not be taken out?

Adonai – We cry out today that You will give us ears to hear and how to respond to Your voice. We ask for forgiveness for our business and the hinderances of distractions that keep us from listening for Your instruction. We declare and decree that we want to fulfill Your purpose for our lives, and we want to receive all You have for us. We will trust You Adonai. Every single step of the way, in Jesus Name. Amen.

Keep Moving forward, follow the clues and be the Overcomer that Adonai created you to be.

Blessings and Shalom in Jesus

Love Beyond Measure,

Beth Auman and JoBeth Kested

Scripture Art by Beth Auman

Jul12

When the Word of God is displayed in an artful way, it invites us to pause, see, meditate, proclaim, and share His truth with others.

“These words, which I am ordering you today, are to be on your heart… and you are to write them on the door-frames of your house and on your gates.”

— Deuteronomy 6:6–9 (CJB)

The Word of God stands complete and sufficient on its own—we can all open our Bibles and read it. Yet Abba has called each of us to use the gifts He has entrusted to us, not to hide them, but to steward them for His glory.

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good managers of God’s varied grace.”

— 1 Peter 4:10 (CJB)

“No one, after lighting a lamp, covers it with a basket or puts it under a bed. Rather, he puts it on a lampstand, so that those coming in may see the light.”

— Luke 8:16 (CJB)

Throughout Scripture, we are invited to see, behold, remember, and meditate on His works and His Word.

“Taste, and see that Adonai is good.”

— Psalm 34:8 (CJB)

“Open my eyes, so that I will see wonders from your Torah.”

— Psalm 119:18 (CJB)

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

— Psalm 119:105 (CJB)

It is my prayer that these Scripture Art creations simply help you pause long enough to behold the beauty of His truth.

May Abba pour out upon you the Ruach HaKodesh—the Spirit of Wisdom, Revelation, Counsel, Might, Knowledge, and the Fear of Adonai.

“The Spirit of Adonai will rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and power, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of Adonai.”

— Isaiah 11:2 (CJB)

May He renew your mind, open the eyes of your understanding, and guide your steps along His well-lit path for your life.

Romans 12:2 • Ephesians 1:17–18 • Psalm 119:105

In Yeshua’s Name. Amen.

As I have leaned into the creative gifts Abba has graciously entrusted to me, I have discovered that art often speaks to our hearts in unique and deeply personal ways. At times, it carries a prophetic whisper that reaches beyond words alone. My prayer is that, as one of His well-formed arrows in His quiver, each Scripture Art piece is directed by His hand and finds the heart He intends to encourage, strengthen, comfort, or awaken.

“He has made my mouth like a sharp sword… He has made me into a polished arrow, in His quiver He hid me away.”

— Isaiah 49:2 (TLV)

If even one of these Spirit-led offerings helps draw you closer to Yeshua, then every moment spent creating it has been worthwhile.

“Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

— 1 Corinthians 10:31

To His Name Alone Be the Glory.

Soli Deo Gloria

Blessings and Shalom—Love Beyond Measure,

Beth Auman

Scripture Of The Week By JoBeth Kested

Jun7

Scriptures for the week of June 7, 2026
By JoBeth Kested

 

Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You. —the Great, the Mighty God, whose name is the Lord of hosts. Jeremiah 31:17,18b (NKJV)

Have you ever gazed upon the innumerable stars in the night sky in awe of the power and majesty of God? It is very easy to then feel so insignificant and to doubt that God would really care about us and our circumstances. Mighty God (El-Gibbor) in this verse means Warrior, a Champion and Hero. The God who made all of creation, Warrior Lord of all the Angel armies of Heaven, is also our Champion and Hero! Are you battle weary from circumstances beyond your control; or blind sighted by attacks you least expected? No matter what you are facing, be encouraged and trust that the great and powerful arm of Mighty God, your Champion and Hero, is outstretched to you and nothing is too hard for Him! There is nothing too hard for our God to protect and provide, to lead and guide us in all our circumstances. Yes, Amen!

No Weapon Formed Against Us Shall Prosper In Jesus Name

May7

We do not bow to fear.
We stand firm.
We watch and stand before YHWH in the Courts of Heaven, clothed in faith, truth, and the authority of His Word.

No virus, no plague, no scheme of darkness shall by any means harm us.
No lying spirit, no deception, no false narrative shall shake our Genesis faith in the Living God and His Written Word.

YHWH alone created the heavens and the earth—the sun, moon, stars, waters, vegetation, creatures, and mankind by His mighty hand.
We will not be moved.
We will not be deceived.
The devil is a liar and the father of lies.

Therefore we decree:
Devil, cease and desist in the Name above every name—Jesus Christ, Yeshua HaMashiach.
We discern your devices and expose your works of fear, confusion, and intimidation.
We enter the Courts of Heaven under the authority of the Blood of Jesus and declare:
“No weapon formed against us shall prosper.”
No virus.
No terror.
No assignment of darkness will prevail against the people of God.

Abba Father, You see every scheme of the enemy against Your people.
Arise in Your glory and let Your light shine through us like the brightness of the noonday sun.
Lord Jesus, lead us, guide us, guard us, protect us, and provide for us according to Your mercy and power.

We declare the Blood of Jesus over every believer, every home, every gate, every door, every waterway, and every territory You have entrusted to us.
We will not bow.
We will not bend.
We belong to the Most High God.

As believers in Jesus Christ, we refuse to be vessels of fear, gossip, panic, or unbelief.
We will guard our mouths and align our words with Heaven.
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, therefore we choose life.
We will not fall to the whisper of the serpent saying, “Has God truly said?”
We know His Word.
We believe His Word.
We declare His Word in faith and authority.

We are watchmen upon the walls.
We are warriors at the gates.
And with one voice we declare:
“Not today, devil.”

We will stand united.
We will stand watchful.
We will stand unwavering in faith.

Jesus is LORD.
Amen.

Blessings and Shalom – Love Beyond Measure, Beth Auman

 

Scripture Of The Week by JoBeth Kested

Apr26

Scripture for the week of April 26, 2026
By JoBeth Kested

The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will renew you in his love; He will exult over you with loud singing. Zephaniah 3:17 (NRSV)

Have ever had or are you currently in the midst of one of those difficult times where everything seems to be just too much, too hard, or too impossible? Sometimes the hard stuff feels so overwhelming when we are also battling the wounds of abandonment, betrayal or loneliness without any hope for help. This scripture reminds us that our God is with us as a mighty warrior, our champion El-Gibbor, that fights for us to bring victory into our seemingly impossible situations. We must remember that our Heavenly Father delights in us and rejoices over us with gladness. He longs to renew our faith and strength in the assurance of the reality of His loving presence. So, be encouraged with renewed hope and faith in God’s extravagant love for you! Be assured that the awesome Lord God Almighty is fighting for you and singing rejoicing songs of gladness with shouts of joy to bring you into victory! Hallelujah! Yaaay God!

Living from the Tree of Life — The Bridge of Iyar

Apr22

Living from the Tree of Life — The Bridge of Iyar


Scripture Focus:

Revelation 3:20 (CJB)
“Here, I’m standing at the door, knocking. If someone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he will eat with me.”

Devotional Reflection

The month of Iyar stands as a sacred bridge—a hinge between Nissan, where we remember the death, burial, and resurrection of Yeshua, and Sivan, where the Word was given and the Ruach HaKodesh was poured out.

It is in this in-between place that we are invited to live from the Tree of Life.

To live from the Tree of Life is to remain rooted in Yeshua—the Way, the Truth, and the Life—allowing His life to flow through us so that others may taste and see His goodness.

Iyar asks us a searching question:
What kind of bridge are we becoming?

Are we drawing others closer to Yeshua… or unknowingly pushing them further away?

A life rooted in the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil tends to measure, judge, and divide.
But a life rooted in the Tree of Life restores, invites, and reconciles.

We are called to be bridges that carry His presence.

Are we:

  • A smooth bridge, making the path easier for weary souls?
  • A steady hinge, firmly fixed to the Door—Yeshua—helping others enter into Life?
  • A musical bridge, bringing rest, beauty, and transition in the middle of someone’s storm?

Yeshua is the Door. He is the One who opens what no one can shut and shuts what no one can open (Revelation 3:7). And yet, in His mercy, He chooses to position us as living connections—hinges that remain fastened to Him, moving only as He moves.

When we abide in Him, our lives begin to harmonize with Heaven.

We no longer strive to create something impressive—we simply release what we are connected to.

The Great Commission is not fulfilled through pressure, but through presence.

As we live from the Tree of Life, we become invitations.

We become:

  • voices that echo His truth,
  • lives that reflect His love,
  • and pathways that lead others home.

Reflection Question

Am I living from the Tree of Life—drawing others closer to Yeshua through love, truth, and humility?
Or have I been operating from a place that creates distance rather than connection?

Closing Prayer

Abba Father,

Thank You for the invitation to live from the Tree of Life through Yeshua.
Root my heart deeply in Him, that everything I release would carry Your life and not my own striving.

Teach me to be a bridge that draws others closer, not pushes them away.
Make me a steady hinge, firmly fixed to the Door—moving only at Your leading.

Let my life become a song that brings rest in the storm and hope to the weary.
Align me with Your heart, Your truth, and Your Spirit.

May I walk in humility, love, and obedience as I fulfill the commission You have given.

In Yeshua’s Name,
Amen.

Declaration-Living as a Bridge of Life

I declare and decree that I will be a smooth bridge, making the path easier for weary souls.

I will be a steady hinge, firmly fixed to the Door—Yeshua—helping others enter into Life.

I will be a musical bridge, bringing rest, beauty, and holy transition in the midst of someone’s storm.

I submit myself to You, Abba Father, and I yield fully to Your Spirit.

Let my life be rooted in the Tree of Life, not striving in my own understanding, but flowing from Your presence.

Align my heart with Yours.
Establish my steps in truth.
Guard my words, that they would carry life and not division.

Make me an instrument of reconciliation, a vessel of honor, and a reflection of Your love.

Let everything I release draw others closer to Yeshua—the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

I choose humility.
I choose obedience.
I choose love.

I will walk as a bridge that connects, not separates.
I will stand as a hinge that moves only at Your leading.

And through my life, may others encounter Your goodness, Your truth, and Your eternal invitation.

In Yeshua’s Name,
Amen.

Scripture Focus

Revelation 3:20 (CJB)
“Here, I’m standing at the door, knocking. If someone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he will eat with me.”

Revelation 3:7 (CJB)
“To the angel of the Messianic Community in Philadelphia, write: ‘Here is the message of HaKadosh, the True One, the one who has the key of David, who, if he opens something, no one else can shut it, and if he closes something, no one else can open it.”

Matthew 28:19–20 (CJB)
“Therefore, go and make people from all nations into talmidim, immersing them into the reality of the Father, the Son and the Ruach HaKodesh, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember! I will be with you always, yes, even until the end of the age.”

John 14:6 (CJB)
Yeshua said, “I AM the Way — and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except through me.”

Scripture Of The Week By JoBeth Kested

Mar8

Scripture for the week of March 8, 2026
By JoBeth Kested

For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 (NKJV)

Have you ever experienced the abandonment of someone special, the betrayal of a friend, rejection of family, or a deep empty loneliness that won’t go away? Or, do paralyzing fears in your life or fear of death cripple your hopes for the future? This scripture is a comforting promise that no matter what valley of pain or fear we may have to walk through in this life, there is absolutely no power, nor anyplace, any person nor anything that can separate us from the love of Christ. Corrie ten Boom, a survivor of one of the worst Nazi concentration camps during WWII, once said, “There is no pit so deep, that God’s love is not deeper still.” If you struggle with past hurts, present anxiety, fear of death or fear of any future dilemma, ask Jesus to come fill your heart with His perfect love that casts out all fear. (1 John 4:18) Only Jesus can heal our hearts and fill us with His love that never fails and will never leave us. May you know the joy of God’s endless love for you today.