Thinking Aloud

If Jonathan Cahn, Israel, and myself are correct, the resetting of the balance may take place this coming autumn, around the High Holy Days.  Judgment for ignoring this command could further commence, or mercy could be shown on behalf of those who did observe and interceded.  We simply won't know until events unfold and even then, there will be varying explanations.

On the other hand, if those following the teaching of Joseph Dumond, that Shemitah is next year, the resetting could very well begin at the beginning of the year and coincide with those of us observing this year, or as mentioned in the first paragraph, we have no idea how few intercessors would be needed to avert judgment.  Abba told Abraham he'd spare Sodom and Gomorrah if 10 righteous could be found.

While still others believe the shemitah may actually be a matter of personal maintenance of the land we work, or at least garden.  I'm not arguing that thinking.  That was my understanding when I first began homesteading, and now since moving here, my seventh year aligns with Israel and Jonathan Cahn.

If those who believe it unnecessary outside of Israel are correct, then whatever befalls in the next two years will be explained without referencing shemitah.  Basically, America has explanations for everything, now, without referencing Scripture.  Very few associate the regular recessions with a resetting of the debt.  That may be because the money just continues to be printed, and the elite of this country remain untouched.  All the more reason for the majority of us to seek Scripture.

Isaiah 1:19-20 speaks clearly, not only of obedience and the land, but of what so many are fearing; the sword.  If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of YHWH hath spoken it.    

Sadly, these differences have actually divided folks, once again.  The simple fact of the matter is the division is often more about "being right" than being obedient.  With the exception of the fourth line of thinking, the first three lines of thought do place importance on the need for obedience and know the value the replenished land.  This is another date and time that we'll know when Messiah returns.