DON’T FORGET THE GIVER

Deuteronomy chapter 8










Today we are walking in: Don’t Forget The Giver










Genesis 1:29




And God said, Behold, I have given H5414 you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.



















GIVE
















Today we look to the word-GIVE- H5414 nathan-- to give, grant, permit, ascribe, dedicate, pay wages, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, report
















The Torah testifies...............




Deuteronomy 3:18




And I commanded you at that time, saying, The LORD your God hath given H5414 you this land to possess it: ye shall pass over armed before your brethren the children of Israel, all that are meet for the war.

















The prophets proclaim..................




Isaiah 40:29




He giveth H5414 power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
















The writings bear witness...........................



Psalm 84:11




For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give H5414 grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.















DON’T FORGET THE GIVER




Imagine with me for a moment. You were on your knees, tears flowing, your voice trembling as you cried out to ELOHIYM for that one thing your heart so desperately longed for. Maybe it was healing for a sick loved one. Maybe it was a breakthrough in your finances. Maybe it was a spouse, a child, or even peace of mind after years of turbulence. And then suddenly ELOHIYM came through. The doors opened. The miracle arrived, and what you once dreamed of became your reality. But here’s the piercing question I want to ask you today: when that blessing arrived, did you remember the One who gave it to you, or did you get so caught up enjoying the gift that you forgot the Giver?




Now, pause and let that question sink in, because it is not just a casual reflection. It is a warning straight from Scripture. In DEVARIM 8:11, the Word of ELOHIYM says, “Beware that thou forget not YAHUAH thy ELOHIYM, in not keeping His commandments and His judgments and His statutes which I command thee this day.” Think about that word, beware.




ELOHIYM was not whispering. He was sounding an alarm. Why? Because He knew the human heart. He knew how quickly we can cry, fast, pray, and plead when we are in need. But the moment He blesses us, comfort creeps in. Pride rises up. And suddenly the urgency to seek Him fades away.




Furthermore, when I look at my own life, I realize how easy it is to fall into this trap. There was a time I prayed earnestly for a door to open in my career. And when it finally opened, I became so busy with the work that I had less time to pray. Isn’t it fascinating how the very thing ELOHIYM gives us can become the distraction that takes us away from Him?




Maybe you can relate. Maybe there was a season when you promised ELOHIYM, “YAHUAH, if You just answer this one prayer, I’ll serve You like never before.” And then when the blessing came, you slowly drifted. This is exactly what Mosheh warned the children of Yashar’el about. Don’t let the land of milk and honey make you forget the ELOHIYM who brought you out of Mitsrayim.




Moreover, we must understand that forgetting ELOHIYM doesn’t always mean outright denying Him. It often looks like subtle neglect. Missing prayer because of long hours at the job He gave you. Withholding gratitude because you assume it was your intelligence that got you that promotion. Choosing pleasure over worship because life is finally comfortable. Forgetfulness is rarely loud. It is often silent, gradual, and dangerous. And this is why this message is urgent.




Interestingly, we live in a culture that celebrates achievement more than remembrance. Society will applaud you for climbing the ladder of success. But Heaven is asking a different question: did you remember the One who placed the ladder beneath your feet?




This speech is not meant to condemn you, but to awaken you. To remind you that every answered prayer is not just a blessing, but a test. A test of loyalty, a test of remembrance, a test of whether you love the gift more than the Giver.




Finally, as we dive into this journey together, I want you to prepare your heart, because over the next few minutes, we are going to confront ourselves with truth, examine real-life scenarios, and look at the biblical principles that will keep us aligned with ELOHIYM even in seasons of abundance. Remember, DEVARIM 8:11 is not just ancient text. It is a present-day command: “Beware that thou forget not YAHUAH thy ELOHIYM.” So let’s lean in. Let’s open our spirits, and let’s allow the RUACH HAQODESH to search our hearts.




Gratitude is the language of remembrance. When you truly remember where you came from and who brought you to where you are, thanksgiving flows naturally. But when you forget, entitlement creeps in. And this is why the principle of gratitude is not optional. It is foundational.




The psalmist reminds us in TEHILLIYM 103:2, “Bless YAHUAH, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” Notice, it doesn’t say, “Bless YAHUAH, O my soul, and remember a few of His benefits.” No. It says all—every single one of them—from the smallest daily mercies to the greatest miracles.




Now, let’s be honest. How often do we forget to say thank you for the little things? You woke up this morning. Did you say thank you? You breathed without a machine. You walked. You saw. You spoke. Did you pause to acknowledge the Giver? Sometimes we reserve our gratitude for the dramatic moments, the big breakthroughs. But ELOHIYM expects us to live in a constant posture of thanksgiving, because gratitude keeps our hearts humble, and humility keeps us connected to Him.




In addition, think about the children of Yashar’el. Each time ELOHIYM delivered them—whether from Mitsrayim, from hunger in the wilderness, or from their enemies—they celebrated briefly, but soon after they complained and forgot. Isn’t that just like us? We cry when we’re in the valley, but once we’re on the mountaintop, we act as though we climbed it alone. Gratitude, therefore, must be intentional. You must decide daily to look back and say, “YAHUAH, I see what You’ve done, and I will not forget.”




Another important dimension here is that gratitude is not just expressed in words, but also in actions. When you thank ELOHIYM, you don’t just say it—you show it. You keep His commandments. You honor Him with your resources. You serve others out of the abundance He has given you. In MISHLEI 3:9–10, the Bible says, “Honor YAHUAH with thy substance and with the first fruits of all thine increase; so shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.” Gratitude opens the door to sustained blessings, while forgetfulness can cause those blessings to slip away.




Furthermore, let’s bring this closer to home. Have you ever seen someone who once prayed desperately for a job and the moment they got it, their devotion dried up? They no longer had time for assembly, prayer, or even family, because the job consumed them. What happened? They forgot the ELOHIYM who answered their prayer.




But I’ve also seen the opposite. People who, after receiving blessings, increased their devotion, deepened their service, and became even more generous. And guess what? ELOHIYM kept lifting them higher because they understood the principle of remembrance through gratitude.




Also, let me emphasize this: gratitude is a discipline. It doesn’t always come naturally. Sometimes your mind will try to focus on what you don’t yet have rather than what ELOHIYM has already done. That’s why David had to command his own soul: “Bless YAHUAH, O my soul.” He was speaking to himself, pulling his focus back to ELOHIYM’s goodness. You and I must do the same daily. Train our minds to count blessings, not just problems.




Finally, gratitude transforms your perspective. It shifts you from a survival mentality to a growth mentality. When you remember ELOHIYM in all things, you realize that every blessing is not just for enjoyment, but also for stewardship. Gratitude anchors your heart. It fuels your faith. And it prepares you for even greater responsibility, because ELOHIYM knows that if you remain thankful, you will never forget who your true Source is.




So as we move forward tonight, I want you to ask yourself a simple but profound question: am I truly living in remembrance through gratitude, or have I allowed the comfort of blessings to silence my thanksgiving? TEHILLIYM 103:2 is a mirror for us all: “Bless YAHUAH, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” May this principle shape our daily walk so that no matter how high we rise, our hearts remain bowed in remembrance.




It is a sobering reality that one of the greatest tests of faith is not in lack, but in abundance. Many people think trials will break them. But the truth is blessings can be even more dangerous if you do not know how to handle them.




Why do people forget ELOHIYM after receiving what they prayed for? The Bible gives us clear reasons, and life around us confirms it every single day.




To begin with, pride is the number one thief of remembrance. DEVARIM 8:17 says, “And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth.” Notice where the problem starts—in the heart. The moment success enters, the heart whispers, “I did this. It was my intelligence, my connection, my strategy.” And when pride takes the credit, gratitude disappears.




I have seen men and women who once knelt in tears, begging ELOHIYM for help. But once the blessing came, they strutted with their heads high as though Heaven had nothing to do with it. Pride convinces us that we are self-made, but in reality, we are ELOHIYM-made.




Likewise, comfort can lead to complacency. Think about it. When you were in the wilderness of struggle, your prayers were sharp. Your fasting was intense. Your dependence on ELOHIYM was undeniable. But once the promised land flows with milk and honey, the urgency to cry out fades away. This is why prosperity is more dangerous than adversity for many believers. Struggles push us closer to ELOHIYM, while success often tempts us to drift away. The danger is not in the blessing itself but in the comfort it brings, if we are not watchful.




In addition, distractions are another reason people forget ELOHIYM. Blessings come with responsibilities. Marriage brings the duty of caring for a spouse. Children require time and energy. Jobs demand commitment. Businesses require constant attention. These responsibilities are not sinful, but they can become idols if they steal time that should be given to ELOHIYM.




YAHUSHA warned about this in MARQUS 4:19: “And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.” Blessings, if not managed wisely, can choke your relationship with ELOHIYM.




Moreover, entitlement sneaks in when we forget the journey. Some people begin to believe that ELOHIYM owed them the blessing. They stop seeing it as a gift and start treating it as a right. Have you ever heard someone say, “Well, I worked for it, so I deserve it”? Of course, hard work matters. But even the strength to work comes from ELOHIYM. When entitlement replaces humility, remembrance is lost.




Let me give you a real-life picture. A young man once testified about how he prayed tirelessly for ELOHIYM to bless him with a business breakthrough. He told ELOHIYM, “If You open this door for me, I will serve You like never before.” ELOHIYM heard him. Doors opened. Clients flooded in. But within months, the same man who was in every prayer meeting could no longer be found. His reason: “I’m too busy now.” The very blessing became his excuse. And eventually, the business that had once flourished began to crumble because he disconnected from the true Source.




Conversely, think about King Shalomah. He started by asking ELOHIYM for wisdom. ELOHIYM was so pleased with his request that He added wealth and honor beyond measure. But later in life, Shalomah’s heart turned to foreign gods because of the distractions of prosperity and relationships. MELEKIYM RI’SHON 11:4 tells us, “For it came to pass, when Shalomah was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with YAHUAH his ELOHIYM, as was the heart of David his father.” His story is a classic example of how even the wisest man can forget ELOHIYM when blessings are mismanaged.




Furthermore, one subtle reason people forget ELOHIYM is impatience after the blessing. This may sound strange, but here’s what I mean. They receive something small, and instead of waiting on ELOHIYM to expand it, they run ahead in their own strength—cutting corners and relying on human schemes. In chasing more, they forget who gave them the little they already had.




Ultimately, forgetting ELOHIYM after blessings boils down to misplaced focus. When the eyes shift from the Giver to the gift, danger is inevitable. The gift was meant to glorify ELOHIYM, not replace Him. That’s why DEVARIM 8:11 warns us with urgency, because ELOHIYM knew that human nature tends to exalt the gift above the Giver.




So let me ask you today: what is that blessing in your life that has the potential to distract you from ELOHIYM? Is it your job, your family, your finances, your health, your relationships? None of these are bad, but if they occupy the throne of your heart, they can lead to forgetfulness.




In closing this section, remember this truth: blessings are not just rewards. They are responsibilities. And the responsibility is this: never let the presence of the gift make you absent from the presence of ELOHIYM.




When we talk about forgetting ELOHIYM versus remembering Him, the Bible is rich with stories that serve as both warnings and encouragements. These examples are not just history lessons. They are mirrors reflecting the choices we face every day. Each story shows us the consequences of forgetfulness and the rewards of remembrance.




Take Shalomah for instance. At the beginning of his reign, he was a young king overwhelmed by the responsibility of leading ELOHIYM’s people. When ELOHIYM appeared to him and asked, “What shall I give thee?” Shalomah didn’t ask for riches, long life, or the defeat of his enemies. Instead, he humbly requested wisdom to govern rightly. That humility touched ELOHIYM’s heart so deeply that He gave Shalomah not only wisdom, but wealth and honor beyond measure.




Yet later in life, with abundance surrounding him, Shalomah’s heart shifted. MELEKIYM RI’SHON 11:4 says, “For it came to pass, when Shalomah was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with YAHUAH his ELOHIYM, as was the heart of David his father.” Imagine that: the man who once bowed in humility ended up bowing to idols. His downfall was not because ELOHIYM failed him, but because he forgot the ELOHIYM who raised him.




On the other hand, think about the ten lepers in LUQAS 17. They stood at a distance, desperate and unclean, and cried out, “YAHUSHA, Master, have mercy on us.” And the Bible says, “As they went, they were cleansed.” Ten men received healing. But only one returned to give thanks. And YAHUSHA asked the piercing question, “Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine?” LUQAS 17:17. That story reveals something profound. Most people forget, but those who remember receive something greater. The one who returned didn’t just get healed—he was made whole. Gratitude opened a door for him that the others missed.




Additionally, Yoceph is a shining example of remembrance. He was betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, falsely accused, and thrown into prison. Yet even in the lowest points, Yoceph never forgot ELOHIYM. When Pharaoh summoned him to interpret a dream, Yoceph didn’t seize the moment for self-promotion. He said in BERE’SHIYTH 41:16, “It is not in me: ELOHIYM shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.” Yoceph remembered ELOHIYM in the pit, in the prison, and in the palace. Because he did not forget, ELOHIYM lifted him to the second most powerful position in Mitsrayim, and through him nations were preserved during famine. Yoceph’s life teaches us that remembrance is not a one-time act. It is a consistent lifestyle.




Equally important is the example of the children of Yashar’el in the book of SHOFTIYM. SHOFTIYM 2:10–12 says, “And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which knew not YAHUAH, nor yet the works which He had done for Yashar’el. And the children of Yashar’el did evil in the sight of YAHUAH, and served Ba‘alim; and they forsook YAHUAH ELOHIYM of their fathers.” A whole generation forgot ELOHIYM, and the result was destruction, oppression, and defeat. When a people forget, they lose their identity and their inheritance. Forgetfulness is costly, not just for individuals, but for entire generations.




Likewise, DANIYEL shows us another side. Taken as a captive to Babel, DANIYEL rose to prominence in a foreign land. Yet even when the king decreed that no one should pray to any god or man except him for thirty days, DANIYEL remained steadfast. DANIYEL 6:10 says, “Now when DANIYEL knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Yerushalayim, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his ELOHIYM, as he did aforetime.” DANIYEL remembered ELOHIYM in the midst of pressure, in the face of death, and in the presence of lions. Because he remembered, ELOHIYM shut the lions’ mouths and elevated him further.




What a contrast: Shalomah, who forgot ELOHIYM in his abundance, and DANIYEL, who remembered ELOHIYM even in exile. The lepers, who were healed but forgot, and the one who remembered and was made whole. Yoceph, who remained faithful in every season, and the Yashar’elites, who forgot ELOHIYM and lost everything.




So the question comes to you and me: which example will our lives resemble? Will we be like Shalomah, consumed by blessings and lured away by distractions? Or like Yoceph, who carried remembrance from the pit to the palace? Will we be like the nine lepers who enjoyed the gift but ignored the Giver? Or like the one who returned to give thanks and received fullness?




Therefore, let this be engraved in your heart: the measure of true success is not what you have, but how much you remember ELOHIYM while having it. Those who forget may rise temporarily, but they fall eventually. Those who remember may be tested, but they are sustained eternally.




Forgetting ELOHIYM is not just a small slip of memory. It is a dangerous pathway that leads to destruction if left unchecked. The Bible does not treat it as something casual. It is presented as a matter of life and death, destiny and ruin. When you forget ELOHIYM, you don’t just lose focus—you open yourself to losses that you never imagined.




Let’s walk through some of these dangers together, because understanding them will awaken us to the seriousness of the subject.




To begin with, the first danger is spiritual emptiness. When ELOHIYM is forgotten, the soul begins to dry up. Think of it like a plant cut off from its roots. It may look green for a little while, but soon it withers. In SHOFTIYM 2:10–12 we are told about a generation that arose which knew not YAHUAH, nor yet the works which He had done for Yashar’el. The result: they forsook ELOHIYM, served Ba‘alim, and lost their covenant covering. Spiritual emptiness is dangerous because it creates a vacuum, and that vacuum will always be filled—if not by ELOHIYM, then by idols, addictions, or worldly distractions.




Next, there is the danger of losing divine protection. You see, when you remember ELOHIYM, His covering remains over your life. But when you forget Him, you step out from under His shield. In the Tanakh, every time Yashar’el forgot ELOHIYM and turned to idols, their enemies overcame them. Their victories disappeared. Their security vanished, and they found themselves oppressed. What’s the lesson here? Forgetting ELOHIYM makes you vulnerable. The blessing that once made you untouchable can suddenly become the very thing that exposes you.




Moreover, there is the danger of pride leading to a fall. MISHLEI 16:18 warns us, “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.” When you forget ELOHIYM, pride subtly takes over. And pride is always the doorway to downfall.




Think about King Nevukadnetstsar. He walked in his palace and said, “Is not this great Babel, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honor of my majesty?” And before the words could even leave his mouth completely, ELOHIYM humbled him, and he ate grass like an ox until he acknowledged that the Most High rules over the kingdoms of men. Forgetfulness blinded him to reality until ELOHIYM broke it.




In addition, another danger is losing the joy of blessings. When you forget ELOHIYM, the blessing itself can turn bitter. A job that was once an answer to prayer becomes a burden. A marriage that was once a dream becomes a battlefield. Wealth that was once exciting becomes a source of worry and fear. Why? Because without ELOHIYM, blessings lose their meaning. QOHELETH 5:10 says, “He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.” True joy comes from remembering the Source, not just enjoying the supply.




Furthermore, the danger extends to generations. SHOFTIYM 2 shows us that when one generation forgets ELOHIYM, the next inherits the consequences. Parents who fail to remember ELOHIYM in times of abundance often raise children who don’t know Him at all. This is why we see families where the fire of devotion is strong in one generation but cold in the next. Forgetfulness doesn’t just affect you. It writes a script for your children. That’s why Mosheh was so passionate in his warnings. He understood that remembrance was not just a personal choice, but a generational safeguard.




Also, forgetting ELOHIYM leads to misplaced priorities. When ELOHIYM is forgotten, success becomes more important than faithfulness. Possessions matter more than purpose, and image outweighs integrity. People begin to chase shadows, neglecting the eternal for the temporary. YAHUSHA said in MATTITHYAHU 16:26, “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” Forgetfulness makes you chase the world and lose your soul in the process.




Finally, the greatest danger of forgetting ELOHIYM is eternal separation. It doesn’t just end in losses here on earth. It carries weight in eternity. If blessings lead you to neglect ELOHIYM, if comfort makes you drift from Him, then eternity itself is at stake. That’s why IVRIYM 2:1 says, “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.” Forgetting ELOHIYM is not a small slip. It is letting eternity slip through your hands.




So, let me ask you: what is the cost of forgetting ELOHIYM in your life right now? What protection might you be losing? What joy is turning bitter? What generational legacy might be at risk? If you see any sign of forgetfulness, this is the time to realign, because the dangers are far too costly to ignore.




When ELOHIYM blesses you, the real work begins. Not in maintaining the gift, but in keeping the Giver at the center. This is where many stumble. They think the assignment ends when the prayer is answered. But the truth is: answered prayer is the beginning of a new test—the test of loyalty.




How do you ensure that blessings don’t become distractions, that success doesn’t silence devotion, and that ELOHIYM remains at the center of it all? Let’s walk this through together.




To start with, thanksgiving must become a lifestyle, not just an event. The Apostle Paul says in TASLONIQIYM RI’SHON 5:18, “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of ELOHIYM in MASHIACH YAHUSHA concerning you.” Notice he says in everything, not just in the difficult seasons, but also in the seasons of abundance. Gratitude is like oxygen for your relationship with ELOHIYM. It keeps your heart alive and humble. When ELOHIYM blesses you with a new home, fill it with worship. When He answers with a new job, dedicate your first day to Him. When He gives you children, raise them at His altar. Thanksgiving keeps ELOHIYM enthroned in the center of your blessing.




Equally important, you must guard your time with ELOHIYM fiercely. Success comes with new demands—emails, meetings, responsibilities, family duties. All of these are important, but none can replace your secret place with ELOHIYM. DANIYEL 6:10 tells us that even after rising to power, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day and prayed and gave thanks before his ELOHIYM, as he did aforetime. Did you see that phrase? As he did aforetime. Promotion didn’t change his pattern. Blessings didn’t replace his devotion. If you want to keep ELOHIYM at the center, you must refuse to negotiate away your prayer altar, no matter how busy life gets.




In addition, one of the strongest ways to keep ELOHIYM central is by using your blessings to serve others. MISHLEI 3:9–10 says, “Honor YAHUAH with thy substance, and with the first fruits of all thine increase: so shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.” When you dedicate part of your increase to ELOHIYM’s kingdom, you are saying, “YAHUAH, this blessing is not mine. It belongs to You.” I’ve seen people who remained unstoppable in their success because they understood this principle. They didn’t hoard; they honored. They didn’t cling; they contributed. The moment you learn to bless others with what ELOHIYM gave you, you build a safeguard against pride and forgetfulness.




Moreover, accountability helps keep ELOHIYM at the center. When you are surrounded by people who remind you of your vows to ELOHIYM, who call you back to your devotion when you drift, you remain aligned. Too many people fall because they isolate themselves once success arrives. They feel untouchable, and in that isolation, they drift. Surround yourself with men and women who love ELOHIYM enough to tell you the truth, who remind you not to let blessings make you blind.




Another powerful key is testimony. CHIZAYON 12:11 says, “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony.” Every time you share your testimony, you are not just encouraging others—you are reminding yourself of where ELOHIYM brought you from. The more you testify, the less likely you are to forget. When the leper returned to thank YAHUSHA, he became a living testimony of ELOHIYM’s goodness. And YAHUSHA rewarded him with wholeness. Testimony keeps the memory of ELOHIYM alive in your spirit.




Furthermore, practical habits keep ELOHIYM in focus. Set reminders if you must. Journals of answered prayers. Family prayer altars. Moments of silence before meals. Songs of worship during commutes. These little acts build a rhythm of remembrance. Don’t wait until Sabbath or a gathering to remember Him. Weave Him into your everyday routines.




Finally, humility is the anchor of remembrance. No matter how high ELOHIYM lifts you, stay low before Him. Never forget that without Him, you are nothing. Never stop bowing your heart in surrender. Humility says, “YAHUAH, it is You, not me. It is grace, not my effort. It is Your favor, not my intelligence.” And the Bible says in YA’AQOV 4:6, “ELOHIYM resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.” When you stay humble, you ensure that ELOHIYM keeps pouring grace into your life. And you keep Him where He belongs—at the very center.




So I challenge you today: don’t let your blessings replace your ELOHIYM. Let your blessings remind you of Him. Keep thanksgiving alive. Guard your altar. Honor Him with your substance. Testify often. Surround yourself with accountability. And above all, stay humble—because the true sign of maturity is not how high you rise, but how deeply you stay rooted in Him while rising.




Marvelous. Now that we’ve set the foundation with examples of forgetting ELOHIYM after answered prayers, let’s flip the lens and begin to highlight the blessings that come when we remember Him. Because you see, ELOHIYM is not only interested in answering prayers. He is deeply concerned with what we do afterward. Do we remain grateful? Do we keep Him first? Do we still run to Him for direction? Or do we only come back when trouble arises?




I want us to look at DEVARIM 8:18, which says, “But thou shalt remember YAHUAH thy ELOHIYM: for it is He that giveth thee power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant, which He sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.” This is so powerful because it shows that remembrance is tied directly to covenant. When you remember ELOHIYM, you are not just giving thanks—you are actively walking in covenant relationship with Him.




You’re saying, “YAHUAH, I know that my success, my promotion, my family, my healing, my provision—none of it came by my own strength. It came from You.” And that acknowledgment keeps Heaven’s windows continually open over your life.




Think about Yoceph. After all the pain, betrayal, slavery, and prison, Yoceph finally found himself elevated to the palace in Mitsrayim. He could have easily said, “Now I’m free. I made it because of my wisdom. I interpreted dreams so well.” But instead, Yoceph gave glory to ELOHIYM, even in the face of Pharaoh. When Pharaoh said, “I hear you can interpret dreams,” Yoceph replied in BERE’SHIYTH 41:16, “It is not in me: ELOHIYM shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.” Yoceph remembered ELOHIYM. And because of that, his position was secured, his influence expanded, and generations were preserved from famine.




Likewise, when you remember ELOHIYM in your moment of answered prayers, you are securing your future blessings. You are saying to Heaven, “I’m not stopping here. I’m not just after the gift. I’m after the Giver.” And the beautiful thing is this: when ELOHIYM sees that you treasure Him above the things He gives you, He trusts you with more. That’s why MATTITHYAHU 6:33 says, “But seek ye first the kingdom of ELOHIYM, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” The remembrance of ELOHIYM is the true key to sustainable success.




Now, let me bring this home with a simple relatable story. A young woman once prayed earnestly for a job. She fasted, she prayed, she stayed faithful, and ELOHIYM opened a door for her in a company that was far beyond her qualifications. She was so happy testifying everywhere. But after some months the job consumed her, and she stopped attending assembly, stopped praying, stopped reading the Word. One day she was laid off unexpectedly. And in tears she cried out, “YAHUAH, why did You allow this?” And in the stillness of her heart, she felt ELOHIYM say, “You asked Me for the job, but when I gave it, you forgot Me.” That moment transformed her life. From then on she vowed never to place the blessing above the Blesser again. Today she has a thriving career and she balances her work with her faith, because she learned the principle: remembrance sustains the blessing.




My friend, forgetting ELOHIYM after answered prayers leads to dryness, but remembering Him leads to abundance, security, and covenant blessings. When you consistently put ELOHIYM first after receiving what you prayed for, you not only keep the blessing—you multiply it, because ELOHIYM knows He can trust you. He knows your heart is aligned with His kingdom, not just with your desires.




So, as we continue in this journey, I want you to reflect on this: have I truly remembered ELOHIYM in the seasons where my prayers were answered, or did I get carried away by the blessing and forget the One who gave it?




Because the truth is remembrance is not just about saying, “Thank You, YAHUAH.” It is about daily prioritizing Him, honoring Him with your time, your resources, your obedience, and your life. That’s the foundation of rule number one. When ELOHIYM blesses you, the real test is not in the waiting. The real test is in the receiving.




It is one thing to cry on your knees, “YAHUAH, bless me with a job. Bless me with a family. Bless me with opportunities.” But it is another thing to remember Him when those blessings finally arrive. The danger is that blessings can sometimes become distractions. And the very thing you prayed for can pull you away from the ELOHIYM who gave it. It’s why the Bible warns us in DEVARIM 8:10–11: when you have eaten and are satisfied, praise YAHUAH thy ELOHIYM for the good land He has given you. Be careful that you do not forget YAHUAH thy ELOHIYM, failing to observe His commands. What a reminder. ELOHIYM is saying, “Yes, I will bless you, but when I do, don’t forget Me.”




Interestingly, keeping ELOHIYM at the center of your blessings is not about religion. It is about relationship. Think of it this way: if a friend gave you a precious gift and the moment you received it, you abandoned that friend and only enjoyed the gift—how would that feel? Painful, right? Yet many of us do this to ELOHIYM without even realizing it.




We get the breakthrough, but we stop showing up in prayer. We get the promotion, but we become too busy for assembly. We get the family, but we stop teaching them the fear of YAHUAH. We allow the blessing to replace the Blesser.




Practically, how then do we keep ELOHIYM at the center? First, we must develop the discipline of gratitude. Gratitude is the anchor that keeps us from drifting into pride. Every morning when you wake up, don’t just rush into the day. Pause and say, “YAHUAH, I acknowledge You as the Source of everything I have.” That’s why TEHILLIYM 103:2 declares, “Bless YAHUAH, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” Gratitude re-centers your heart on ELOHIYM as the true Source.




Furthermore, we must dedicate our blessings back to Him. If ELOHIYM gives you wealth, let that wealth serve His kingdom. If ELOHIYM gives you influence, let that influence point others to MASHIACH. If ELOHIYM gives you children, raise them in the way of YAHUAH. In SHEMU’EL RI’SHON 1:27–28, Channah declared, “I prayed for this child; and YAHUAH hath granted me my petition which I asked of Him: therefore also I have lent him to YAHUAH.” Notice: Channah received the blessing, but immediately gave it back to ELOHIYM. That is how you keep ELOHIYM at the center. You treat blessings as stewardship, not ownership.




Also, let me emphasize the power of continued obedience. It is not enough to serve ELOHIYM when you are in need. You must serve Him even when your barns are full. Many forget ELOHIYM because they confuse blessings with a license to live as they please. But YAHUSHA said in MATTITHYAHU 6:33, “Seek ye first the kingdom of ELOHIYM, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” And notice: it doesn’t say seek the things. It says seek Him first—even after the things arrive.




Think about Shalomah. He started well with wisdom and riches that came directly from ELOHIYM. But when he allowed the blessings to drift him away, his heart was divided and he ended up worshiping idols. His story is a warning that blessings without ELOHIYM at the center can destroy us.




But on the other hand, look at David. Yes, he made mistakes, but he always returned to ELOHIYM. Always acknowledged Him as the true Source. That’s why the Bible calls him a man after ELOHIYM’s own heart.




So, I want to challenge you: don’t let the gifts make you forget the Giver. Don’t let success make you silent in worship. Don’t let answered prayers replace your prayer life. Don’t let prosperity bury your humility. Always find ways to invite ELOHIYM into your blessings. Dedicate your career to Him. Dedicate your marriage to Him. Dedicate your plans to Him. That way the blessing will never consume you, because ELOHIYM remains at the center.




Now let me ask you: what is that one blessing in your life right now that you need to rededicate to ELOHIYM? Is it your career, your family, your health, your opportunities? If you keep ELOHIYM at the center of it, I promise you, not only will He sustain it, He will multiply it—because He knows you have not forgotten Him.




Family, let me tell you something powerful. Success without ELOHIYM’s purpose is like a river that overflows but never waters a farm. It looks impressive, but it produces nothing of eternal value. Every blessing you receive—whether it is in your career, your marriage, your wealth, or your health—is not given just for your enjoyment, but for your assignment.




ELOHIYM does not just decorate our lives with blessings for show. He equips us with blessings for His kingdom’s agenda. That means your promotion, your financial increase, your marriage, even your healing is tied to something bigger than you. It is tied to ELOHIYM’s eternal plan.




Now consider DANIYEL. The Bible tells us in DANIYEL 6:10 that even when DANIYEL rose to great power in Babel—when he was governor, honored, respected, and had influence—he did not forget the Source of his blessing. Scripture says, “Now when DANIYEL knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house… and prayed, and gave thanks before his ELOHIYM, as he did aforetime.” What does that tell you? Success did not change him. Promotion did not silence him. Favor did not distract him. DANIYEL kept ELOHIYM at the center, aligning his success with ELOHIYM’s purpose.




Likewise, if your marriage is flourishing, it should showcase MASHIACH’s love and patience. If your business is prospering, it should fund kingdom projects and help the poor. If your health is strong, it should be used to serve others and glorify ELOHIYM in your body. Every aspect of your life must point back to Him, or else the blessing becomes an idol instead of an instrument.




So let me ask you this: what part of your blessing is ELOHIYM benefiting from? When people look at your life, do they see a testimony that advances ELOHIYM’s kingdom? Or do they see someone who has received from ELOHIYM but has forgotten Him in the process?




This is where alignment comes in. It is not enough to just thank ELOHIYM for what you have. You must surrender what you have back into His purpose. When you do that, your success will never choke your spirit. Your prosperity will never replace your prayer life. And your blessings will never overshadow the Blesser.




Therefore, I challenge you today: realign. Take stock of your life. Ask yourself, “YAHUAH, this blessing You gave me—how can it serve Your kingdom? This job, this marriage, this wealth, this influence—how can it bring You glory?” Because when you keep ELOHIYM’s purpose at the center, no success will ever derail you, no blessing will ever destroy you, and no promotion will ever pull you away from His presence.




When ELOHIYM begins to lift you, there’s a subtle danger that follows: forgetting the very One who made it possible. This is why Mosheh warned Yashar’el in DEVARIM 8:10–11. When you have eaten and are full, when your herds and flocks multiply, when your silver and gold is multiplied, then beware, lest you forget YAHUAH thy ELOHIYM. It’s easy to remember ELOHIYM in the valley—when bills are unpaid, when your body aches, when you have nowhere else to turn. But the true test is not in the valley. It is in the palace. The test is not in lack. It is in abundance.




Because abundance whispers, “You did this. You earned this. You deserve this.” And if you’re not careful, pride takes the place of humility, and self takes the place.




Think about King Sha’ul. When he was small in his own eyes, ELOHIYM exalted him. But when success got to his head, he disobeyed and lost the kingdom. On the other hand, look at David. Even when he became king with power, wealth, and influence, he never stopped inquiring of YAHUAH. He danced before ELOHIYM with all his might, reminding himself and everyone else that the throne did not belong to him. It belonged to ELOHIYM.




Let me ask you this: when the promotion comes, when your business explodes, when your marriage blossoms, when healing springs forth—will you still run to ELOHIYM with the same desperation you had in your wilderness season? Or will you relax, saying, “I’m fine now, YAHUAH. I’ll call You when I need something.”




My friend, the most dangerous moment in a believer’s life is not when they have nothing. It is when they have everything. Because that is when the temptation to forget ELOHIYM is strongest. That is why YAHUSHA said in MATTITHYAHU 6:33, “Seek ye first the kingdom of ELOHIYM, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” The priority does not change when the blessings arrive. ELOHIYM must still be first.




So here’s the challenge: don’t just thank ELOHIYM for the blessings—use the blessings to glorify Him. Let your wealth become a tool to fund the Besorah. Let your influence open doors for kingdom advancement. Let your marriage reflect MASHIACH and His assembly. Let your health and strength be used in service to ELOHIYM. Because the only safe way to handle blessings is to return them back to the One who gave them.




My friends, let us pause and face a sobering truth. Success without ELOHIYM at the center is not true success. It is a ticking time bomb.




Throughout Scripture, we see countless examples of people who rose high but fell hard because they forgot the One who lifted them. DEVARIM 8:18 warns us clearly, “But thou shalt remember YAHUAH thy ELOHIYM: for it is He that giveth thee power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant, which He sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.” Do you see it? ELOHIYM is not only the Source of your blessing, but He also attaches purpose to it—His covenant, His kingdom, His agenda. When you detach the blessing from the Blesser, you set yourself on a dangerous path.




Moreover, history confirms this biblical reality. Nations that once honored ELOHIYM and prospered, but later rejected Him, crumbled in pride. Individuals who once prayed fervently for a breakthrough, but later grew comfortable and abandoned ELOHIYM, eventually found themselves empty, restless, or destroyed by the very blessing they thought would bring them peace.




Beloved, blessings are dangerous when they become idols. A marriage can become an idol if it takes ELOHIYM’s place. A business can become an idol if you put it above prayer. Even ministry itself can become an idol if you begin to pursue the work of ELOHIYM more than the ELOHIYM of the work.




Consequently, this is why ELOHIYM repeatedly called Yashar’el to remembrance. Time and again He said, “Do not forget Me when you enter the land, when you build houses, when you eat and are full, when silver and gold are multiplied.” Forgetting is the first step to falling. Pride blinds us. Comfort dulls us. Success without surrender destroys us. This is why Shalomah, the wisest man of his time, ended up worshiping idols. Success without humility will always breed downfall.




In addition, let me ask you a personal question. What would happen if ELOHIYM withdrew His hand from your success right now? Would your marriage still stand? Would your business still thrive? Would your health still remain strong? If the answer is no, then why would you ever think of sidelining the very ELOHIYM who holds it all together?




Hear me, friends. Your future is too fragile to build it on pride. Your destiny is too valuable to risk it on forgetfulness. The danger of success is not success itself, but forgetting the ELOHIYM who gave it.




Therefore, guard your heart when ELOHIYM blesses you. Stay low while He lifts you high. Stay on your knees while He positions you on mountains. Keep His Word before your eyes when the spotlight is on you. Keep His Name on your lips when men are applauding you. The more He blesses you, the more you should decrease so that He may increase.




For the safest place in the blessing is at the feet of the King.




My friend, every blessing ELOHIYM gives you is not meant to terminate on you. It is not simply for your comfort, your pleasure, or your reputation. Every blessing is an assignment, not just enjoyment. If you treat blessings as mere enjoyment, they can become distractions. But when you see them as divine assignments, they turn into weapons in ELOHIYM’s hands.




Think about it. Your marriage is not just for companionship. It is a platform for showing the world ELOHIYM’s love. Your career is not just a means of earning a living. It is a stage where ELOHIYM’s wisdom and excellence must shine. Your health is not just for you to look good, but for you to run your race and finish strong in His kingdom purpose.




Furthermore, wealth is not just so that you can accumulate possessions and live in luxury. No. It is a tool to advance ELOHIYM’s work on the earth—to fund missions, to build lives, to rescue the poor, to change destinies. That is why when ELOHIYM blesses you, He is asking, “How much of this blessing are you willing to return to Me?” Because blessings without alignment can quietly draw you away from the One who gave them.




Now consider DANIYEL. The Bible says in DANIYEL 6:10 that when he heard the decree forbidding prayer to any god except the king, he still went up to his room, opened his window toward Yerushalayim, and prayed three times a day, just as he had always done. Here was a man elevated to the highest levels of power in Babel, yet he refused to allow the throne to take the place of ELOHIYM on the altar of his heart. That is what alignment looks like. Promotion didn’t dilute his devotion. Success didn’t silence his sacrifice. He rose to power, but he stayed faithful.




Moreover, I want you to pause and reflect. What part of your blessing is ELOHIYM benefiting from? Is He benefiting from the marriage He gave you? Is He benefiting from the career He opened for you? Is He benefiting from the wealth He entrusted to you? Or has the blessing become a god you serve instead of a gift you steward? That question, if answered honestly, can redirect your entire life.




Therefore, I challenge you to realign. If your blessing has become the center, move it aside and place ELOHIYM back at the center. Because blessings without purpose are like rivers without banks. They will overflow and create destruction. But blessings aligned with ELOHIYM’s kingdom agenda will flow like streams of living water, refreshing not just you, but everyone around you.




Heavenly Father, we thank You for the Word we have received today. We thank You because You are the Giver of every good and perfect gift. YAHUAH, we recognize that without You, we are nothing. Every success, every blessing, every open door is because of Your mercy and Your grace.




Father, we ask that You help us to never forget You in times of plenty. Guard our hearts against pride, selfishness, and distraction. Teach us to always return the glory to You. Let our wealth be used to bless others. Let our influence advance Your kingdom, and let our lives continually reflect Your light.




YAHUAH, we surrender our plans, our careers, our families, and our future into Your hands. Align us with Your purpose. Help us to remember that every blessing is an assignment, and every victory is for Your glory.




I declare over everyone here: you will not forget ELOHIYM in your abundance. You will not be destroyed by the very blessing meant to elevate you. YAHUAH will keep you, prosper you, and cause you to finish well in YAHUSHA’s name.




Now, thanks be unto ELOHIYM, who always causes us to triumph in MASHIACH YAHUSHA. In YAHUSHA’s mighty name we pray. Amen.