All Men Rise Up

Friday, May 15, 2026

Having something to look forward to is something we all need. Knowing the future holds goodness – an upcoming event, a family trip, the end of the school year with a full summer (but not as long as when we were young) lies ahead of us.

New horizons to foresee ahead gives us the energy, courage, and faith to press on. Knowing that good awaits us does something needed, and special, to our souls. It is very precious.

Growing up in Iowa, my dad had two weeks off every August from his job. It meant our family vacation was coming, which was very special to all of the 10 in my family. Those camping trips to Minnesota, or even the Grand Tetons in the West once, brought great expectations. We could hardly wait as we looked forward with great expectations!

But knowing that the Lord Jesus, Yeshua HaMashiach, is coming back, is the greatest expectation we can have. Wars will cease, evil will be thrown into an eternal hell, and His rule and reign from Jerusalem will be part of our eternal reward for trusting in Him.

The Messiah is coming! For Christians, this will be for the second time. For Jews, the first time, until they realize who Yeshua was, is, and is to come.

Expectations are needed in our hearts. He is coming back, and will fulfill all the desires He has given to us.

Ahava and shalom,

Steve Martin

Thursday, May 14, 2026

All Men…cartoon series continues.

The cartoon service continues…

Steve Martin

Responses - message by Steve Martin

Responses

“It’s a beautiful day outside,” one says, while enjoying the day.

Then another responds, “But it is going to get hot the next week.” Bummer.

I have often wondered why some responses to a positive statement come back as negative from another.

Is it how we look at life, expecting the worst? Not to get our hopes up too high, for something is surely coming that is not good?

“The hammer is going to fall,” we have heard.

When I ask the Lord about things like this, He generally reminds me that a heart that is not thankful, grateful for His provision in all areas, will tend to look at life with negative vision.

“Something will always go wrong, just you wait.” You have heard that before.

“Don’t get your hopes up too high,” is one pronounced often. “Just wait until tomorrow. Things will change. And not for the better.”

That is a hard way to live life, thinking the next day will not bring any improvement, nor should we hope for anything beyond what we have today.

“So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34, NASB

Jesus told us not to worry about tomorrow. He also told us to be grateful for our daily provision.

Knowing His faithfulness and one who keeps His promises, today, tomorrow, and forever, enables us to look to the future with hope, and thankfulness for today.

“Good! I like warm weather!” is a response I like to give when weather is talked about (often).

My hope is for tomorrow, for I know He holds it, and both you and I, in His hands.

Be mindful of your responses, for they come from your heart and mind.

Ahava and Shalom,

Steve Martin