My first introduction to Hebraic dancing was when I attended a Messianic Conference in Wales
in 1997.
After I was married, I began accompanying Peter to more Messianic meetings around
the country. At this time I was unaware of how involved I would become.
When I first
attempted to join the dancing, I must admit, I couldn't really 'enter in' to the joy of it,
as I was
too concerned about learning the steps; but gradually, as I began to relax and enjoy
the holy Spirit's anointing, I began to realise how much Yahweh was enjoying it. He was
obviously anointing the dancers and bringing about healing and unity
among us, which is wonderful.
My heart was thrilled as I met many Jewish
members and saw His jew and gentile One
New Man being formed among us Eph2:15. The holy Spirit spoke to me many years ago about
the Jewish people and how precious and special they are to my Father, and I
have always had
a desire to be with and a part of them.
There is a gentleness and grace in some
of the dances which requires a yielding of the spirit in a way quite foreign to one
born a gentile. (I say 'born' as we are no longer gentiles when we embrace the promises of
our inheritance in Israel. Eph2:19)
In the dance there is sometimes a
more aggressive, warfare-like element when prayer is prevalent
and much heart searching takes place. We are
discovering that there are many types of anointings in the dance, which take us to new
places of discovery into understanding and
experiencing holiness, as well as a deep
awareness of the Presence of Yahweh among us.
Also, we are learning from each other
each time we meet for prayer, warfare, fellowship and practise, however the holy Spirit is
leading us. It is exciting, vibrant and wonderful.
I often look on in awe at how the holy
Spirit brings us together for our monthly practises. People appear from all over the country,
from London and the south, Blackpool and the west, as far apart as Anglesea, the
Midlands, Yorkshire and other areas of
the country. We share a bond only possible in the Spirit of our Father. It is a privilege
to be a part of such a wonderful group where hearts are united in His love, and we edify one
another in a peculiar way as we share together. May our Father be praised for this special
work of the holy Spririt in our lives.
The beautiful music on this page is from
Steve Schneider