All funds raised are earmarked for the widows, orphans, and poor in the Land of Israel. The Lydia Projecthas been set up by A Rood Awakening! International. We have also discovered a great need among those who have returned to Israel and are believers in Messiah Yeshua (Jesus) or have become Believers since returning to the Land.
The heart of The Lydia Projectis to fulfill the mandate of the Torah and the clear word given to the Believer in the Brit Chadasha (New Testament), which is to help the widows, orphans, and poor in the Land of Israel. “If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which YHVH thy Elohim giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother: But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth.” – Deuteronomy 15:7-8 Michael regarded these requests as a sacred trust, and began praying and seeking areas in Israel that would accept these offerings. As people began exploring the ancient paths that the prophets declared would be restored in the last days, they inevitably discovered the mandate that echoes throughout the Scriptures: provide for the widows, the orphans, and the poor in the Land of Israel.Ĭonvicted about fulfilling this mandate, they contacted Michael Rood, asking if they could entrust their tithes to him.
The Lydia Project originated as a natural outgrowth of A Rood Awakening! International, which aims to restore the Hebrew roots of the Christian faith.