The Guardian at the Gate: A Sermon on Discernment and Quiet Strength

The Woman at White Castle – A Lesson in Discernment and Quiet Strength

A Sermon by WBJMinistries

Abba Yahusha, Heavenly Father,

Let Your Spirit guide this message. Let it reach hearts in truth and gentleness, bringing clarity and protection to the innocent. Let it stir in us a holy boldness wrapped in quiet strength.

HaleluYah.

Yesterday, my granddaughter and I stepped into White Castle—not for a meal, but because she needed to use the restroom. And in that brief moment, Heaven taught me something deeper than the smell of fries or the sight of fluorescent lighting could ever suggest.

I encountered The Woman at White Castle.

Not just any woman—an elder, slim and small. But what stood out wasn't her appearance. It was her energy. Her presence. Her chakra of will—the Solar Plexus—was over-activated, not with divine power, but with pride masked as confidence. She wore arrogance like perfume—strong, sharp, unmistakable.

And in that moment, I knew:

Discernment had just walked into the room with me.

Discernment is Spiritual Armor

“The wisdom of discernment is more precious than silver, and strength more prized than gold.” – Halaleyah (Mishlĕy)-Proverbs 3:13-14

As spiritual protectors—of our children, our communities, our spirits—we are called to see what others overlook.

At The Met Cloisters in Manhattan, tapestries tell stories not just of battles, nevertheless of the moments before. That still, quiet glance. That shift in energy. That pause in breath. These are the moments discernment whispers:

“Look again.”

Not every kind act is kind.

Not every elder is wise.

Not every gesture is what it appears to be.

This woman moved swiftly—not to help—but to position herself in power. She tried to guide us somewhere we didn’t ask to go.

That’s not strength. That’s illusion.

Quiet Strength is the Highest Form of Power

"In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength." – Halaleyah ( Yeshayahu)- Isaiah 30:15

I didn’t argue.

I didn’t raise my voice.

I simply waited—rooted. Unshaken.

In Buddhist tradition, quietness is not silence—it is presence. It is clarity. Like standing at the Brooklyn Museum in front of the Egyptian statues of Sekhmet: fierce, calm, and immovable.

We, too, can embody that.

Quiet strength doesn't demand attention. It commands respect.

Just as Yahusha, our example, walked with poise. He never rushed to prove Himself. He let truth rise and speak on its own. And in doing so, He transformed everything.

Protect the Spirit of the Child

"Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of Elohim." – Halaleyah( Marqos)- Mark 10:14

Our children don’t just need protection from danger—they need to know their intuition is sacred.

This woman didn’t see my granddaughter’s need. She saw an opportunity to assert power. But what she met was a wall of discernment, a quiet guardian standing between her and innocence.

From the Mohegan Tribe to the words of Polish grandmothers, we’ve always known:

"It takes a village not just to raise a child, but to protect their light."

Even philosophers knew this. Socrates once said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” We must examine every energy, every spirit, every motive—especially around our youth.

Leave Room for Grace, But Not at the Expense of Innocence

"He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust." – Halaleyah (Tellihim)-Psalm 91:4

Even in that strange moment, I left room for grace.

Maybe she’s wounded.

Maybe life hardened her.

Maybe she believes control is her only safety.

Nevertheless grace must never be used to excuse manipulation.

In Catholic tradition, the Virgin Mary represents grace, compassion, and silent authority. In Islam, Maryam is revered not just for her obedience, nonetheless for her purity of heart. And in our African traditions, the Amadlozi—the ancestral spirits—remind us to see beyond the veil.

Grace must be partnered with boundaries.

Compassion must walk with courage.

So I leave you with this:

Let the Root Chakra of your faith keep you grounded.

Let your Heart Chakra stay open—but wise.

Let your Third Eye remain alert.

Let the Crown Chakra remind you that you are not just flesh—but divine awareness in motion.

You are the protector of light.

You are the calm before the storm.

You are the spiritual warrior with eyes wide open.

As Unkulunkulu, the Supreme Creator in Zulu cosmology, watches over creation—so must we watch over the little ones, the vulnerable, and even ourselves.

So the next time you’re just waiting in line,

watch who’s trying to walk ahead of truth.

Heavenly Father, Abba Yahusha,

Thank You for the wisdom hidden in everyday encounters.

Thank You for revealing the spirit of things not spoken.

Let us carry discernment like armor, and grace like a cloak.

Let us teach our children to trust themselves and trust You.

And let us stand strong—not by shouting—but by simply being present.

Let our presence reflect Yours—steady, discerning, and full of truth.

HaleluYah.