A Gathered Community

Kia ora, whānau. Today we are looking at the final story in the masterclass on the Kingdom given by Ihu (Yeshua's name in the Paipera Tapu). This final one is a grounded, practical lesson from the moana, about how our lives, our daily mahi, and our long-term intentions are eventually sorted based on the life force, or Mauri, they carry.

Divine Selection

In the teachings of Matthew, Ihu shares the story of a large fishing net cast into the sea that gathers all kinds of fish. In our local mahi here in Taitokerau, we see this net as Te Whāriki, the beautifully woven mat of connections and whanaungatanga that forms the social and economic fabric of our entire region. This net catches everyone, including the Tāngata whenua and the guests who reside in our house.

Checking the Signal

Kia ora whānau. Today we are looking at the very heart of how we live. In a world that often focuses on judging people from the outside, Ihu (Yeshua’s name in the Paipera Tapu) taught that the true source of everything we do is found deep within our own hearts. If we want to change the results we see in our lives, we have to start by fixing the internal signal of our inner world.

Your Inner Storehouse

Ihu described the heart as a storehouse or a cupboard. In our culture, we call this the Ngākau, the place where our emotions, thoughts, and true character live. Whatever you choose to focus on is what you are stocking in your storehouse.

• Pai (Good): This describes something that is useful, beneficial, and full of life. When you fill your heart with helpful and kind thoughts, you are storing up Pai. This brings order and peace to your life.

• Kino (Bad): This describes something that is broken, useless, or destructive. When you fill your heart with the confusion, stress, and negativity of the world, you are storing up Kino. This is like radio static that makes you feel lost and drained.

The Frequency of Connection 

In our journey through the "Woven Universe," we often talk about the laws of physics and the wisdom of our ancestors. But at the very heart of this weave is a frequency that powers everything: Radical Love. Ihu (Yeshua’s name in the Paipera Tapu) didn't just come to give us a set of religious rules; He came to show us how to live in a way that keeps our life force, or Mauri, strong and flowing. When we choose love and mercy, we are aligning ourselves with the original design of the Creator.

The Heart and our Resources 

Ihu taught us that how we handle our resources is a check-up for our spiritual health. He showed us that money and possessions are tools that show where our heart truly lives. When we use what we have to build others up, we move away from a "Leaky Bucket" life and toward a state of abundance.