His connection to the Messianic movement dates back to 1976 when his mother (an Israeli-born Jew) accepted Messiah after hearing a message by the late Martin Chernoff on “the Jewishness of Jesus”.
Although being born in the U.S., Joshua’s roots to the modern nation of Israel date back to the 1940’s when his maternal Grandmother Ruth Epstein migrated from Germany to the “Promised Land”. It is there where his mother was born (in 1948) and listed as the first adopted Jew in the modern state of Israel.
The Great Reunion – Chana’s Story (video below)
Chana and MichaChana, (Joshua’s mother) had been given up for adoption as an infant while in Haifa, Israel in the year 1948. At the age of 11 she was sent (by her adopted mother) from Haifa, Israel to Bronx, NY where she would live until she was 18 years old. At the age of 21, for the first time she discovered the news… she was adopted and life went on for the next 30 years. Then, in 1998 something wonderful had happened. Joshua, Shoshana (sister) and Chana were sent on a flight to Tel Aviv, Israel where they were to air Chana’s story of the search for her family. And what happened next was amazing. The host of this nationally televised show declared that not only were they to help her find her family, but in the studio was Chana’s brother. Chana was the surprise guest! Micha (Chana’s brother), Chana, Joshua, Shoshana and the entire audience began to weep. Such a reunion was unimaginable, but there they were, two siblings that have not seen each other for 50 years, now reunited because of God’s restoring power.
Ruth Epstein (Chana’s mother) had fled from Germany to Israel in the 1940’s. When Chana was just one year old, she and her brother Micha were taken away from their mother (who was a single mother at the time) and given up for adoption by two separate families. Micha was just 3 years old when he was separated from his baby sister Chana, and he said he remembered that little baby girl and never knew where she was or where she went. Micha is no doubt her brother. They resemble each other in so many ways and they both have that same compassionate smile. Through this reunion several people have been added to the family. Joshua now has added an uncle, aunt and many cousins that live in the Israel. Also, two aunts were found in Great Britain through this telecast and God has brought restoration to Chana and has blessed the entire family with… more family! Joshua says, “I believe my mother’s story is a picture of God’s family. One day a great reunion will take place that will unite all believers. This is the heart of Messiah as read in John 17:21, that we would be one… not a broken family but joined together as God has intended for His purposes.”
Give Thanks
Joshua Aaron Lyrics
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He is our refuge in the storm
He is our peace in tribulation
He is our hope, the Holy One
Hodu L'Adonai Ki tov
Ki L'olam Chasdo
Hodu L'Adonai Ki tov
Here we bow in adoration
Giving thanks for all He's done
Here we stand in revelation
We are redeemed, redeemed by the Son
Hodu L'Adonai Ki tov
Ki L'olam Chasdo
Hodu L'Adonai Ki tov
Hodu L'Adonai Ki tov
Ki L'olam Chasdo
Hodu L'Adonai Ki tov
All who are hungry, all who are thirsty
Come from the east and the west
All who are broken, all who need mercy
Drink from the Fountain of rest
All who are hungry, all who are thirsty
Come from the east and the west
All who are broken, all who need mercy
Drink from the Fountain of rest
Oh, He is good
Oh, His Love endures
Oh, He is good
Forever
Oh, He is good
Oh, His Love endures
Oh, He is good
Forever
Give thanks to the Lord
For He is good, and His love endures
Give thanks to the Lord
For He is good
The lyrics of Joshua Aaron's song "Give Thanks" express gratitude and praise for God. The first verse highlights the attributes of God, calling him the light unto the nations, a refuge in the storm, peace in tribulation, and the Holy One who we all hope in. The chorus is an affirmation of gratitude to the Lord for his goodness and eternal mercy. It calls on everyone to bow in adoration and thanksgiving for all he has done and for revealing himself to us through his son, whom he redeemed us through. The second verse is a call to everyone, including the hungry, thirsty, broken, and those in need of mercy to come to the Lord, the fountain of rest, to be replenished and rejuvenated. The emphasis of the entire song is on the unending goodness and enduring love of God.
Line by Line Meaning
He is the light unto the nations
He guides us through life and shows us the path to follow.
He is our refuge in the storm
He provides us with safety and shelter when life gets rough.
He is our peace in tribulation
He brings us calm when we face difficulties and hardships.
He is our hope, the Holy One
He gives us a reason to believe and puts our trust in something greater than ourselves.
Hodu L'Adonai Ki tov
We give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.
Ki L'olam Chasdo
His love endures forever.
Here we bow in adoration
We show our respect and worship for all He has done for us.
Giving thanks for all He's done
We express our gratitude for the blessings He has given us.
Here we stand in revelation
We understand His purpose and meaning in our lives.
We are redeemed, redeemed by the Son
We are saved and delivered from sin through Jesus Christ.
All who are hungry, all who are thirsty
Those in need or struggling are welcome to come to Him.
Come from the east and the west
No matter where we are from, we are all welcome to come to Him.
All who need mercy, Drink from the Fountain of rest
Find peace and healing from Him.
Oh, He is good
He is kind and merciful.
Forever
His love and goodness never end.
Give thanks to the Lord
Show gratitude to Him, for all He has done for us.
Writer(s): Stuart David Garrard, Michael William Neale, Joshua Aaron Manarchuck
Contributed by Joseph H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kitt7459
During these scary, insane and evil times I Pray that you are ALL BORN AGAIN IN THE SPIRIT, as it is our ONLY way to Salvation. Jesus said Himself that He IS the Way, the Truth and the Life!
KJV - John 14:6, John 3:3-8, 1 Peter 1:23, Acts 2:37, Acts 22:16, Mark 16:16, 1 John 1: 6-10, 1 John 4:1-4.
Here are the “ABCs of Salvation” as taught by Pastor Farag:
Admit that you are a Sinner - KJV Romans 3:10, 3:23
Believe (in your Heart) Jesus is Lord - Romans 6:23, 10:9-10
Call upon His Name (Out loud) - Romans 10:13
REPENT and be BORN AGAIN!
Save yourself from the horrors of Gods wrath upon the earth, during the Seven Year Tribulation, I pray for your Salvation, that you will be RAPTURED before the wrath comes.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Luke 21:25-28, John 14:1-3, Matthew 24:37-44
Much Love to you ALL! 🙏🏻💕🙏🏻💕🙏🏻💕🙏🏻
@worshipprayer8165
My husband asked to see our kids for the last time cos he knew he was dying but Jesus wrapped his love around us. He is now healed. How can I forget what Jesus has done!!!!!
@alephtav7344
❤LORD
THANK YOU
I KNOW YOU WILL SEND YOUR HOLY ANGELS AND DO YOUR MYSTERIOUS WAYS TO SAVE AND PROTECT THEM
MAY YOU BRIGHT LIGHT BLINDED THE ENEMIES OF YOUR CHILDREN MAY YOU SEE THE FAITH OF FEW FROM MANY.
WE LIFT YOUR HOLY NAME.
IN JESUS NAME AMEN
@bearcakes360
Amen!
@timothymccrary1462
I am American, odd request, prayer request please. Pray that our God would enable me to be the husband He created me to be and the man He created me to be. That l would come to know and understand the fear of our God. Thank you
@ariahhumphreys
Amen
@pekenu123
May He grant you such a blessing as you wish , amen.
@canoslo6126
I applaud your request. May God bless your every effort in this process. If you haven’t seen it, the movie Evan Almighty might resonate as well as making you feel you are not alone. I find God speaks in many ways, and certain movies are one way God does that for me. Bless you.
@NguyenVo2011
I believe this prayer pleases God. Just right at the moment I listen to this song and think that the church needs more godly men, I see your comment so I'll pray for you!
@kitt7459
During these scary, insane and evil times I Pray that you are ALL BORN AGAIN IN THE SPIRIT, as it is our ONLY way to Salvation. Jesus said Himself that He IS the Way, the Truth and the Life!
KJV - John 14:6, John 3:3-8, 1 Peter 1:23, Acts 2:37, Acts 22:16, Mark 16:16, 1 John 1: 6-10, 1 John 4:1-4.
Here are the “ABCs of Salvation” as taught by Pastor Farag:
Admit that you are a Sinner - KJV Romans 3:10, 3:23
Believe (in your Heart) Jesus is Lord - Romans 6:23, 10:9-10
Call upon His Name (Out loud) - Romans 10:13
REPENT and be BORN AGAIN!
Save yourself from the horrors of Gods wrath upon the earth, during the Seven Year Tribulation, I pray for your Salvation, that you will be RAPTURED before the wrath comes.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Luke 21:25-28, John 14:1-3, Matthew 24:37-44
Much Love to you ALL! 🙏🏻💕🙏🏻💕🙏🏻💕🙏🏻
@Weatherbyrd
This song is absolutely beautiful, and speaks of the greatness of our Blessed Lord God. Thank you Joshua Aaron for your channel. It means a lot to me and I'm sure so many others all over the world.