July 23rd A busy day getting checked by doctors. One said ALL is well and the other took two biopsies. There is joy in getting a good report and also detecting a problem early. If you have not been to a surgeon lately that requires a signature on a release form before he operates then you have been blessed. It fascinates me that people will give permission to people to operate on them under sedation knowing that death may result, yet hesitate to TRUST GOD for the free gift of salvation. Are we ignorant or wilfully blind and dull of hearing?

2nd Chroniciles 8:11-10:19 Why would the wisest man do so foolishly? We all need to be alert to be right and do right so that we do good things the right way for the right and proper motive. The story of the queen of Sheba is a wonderful illustration of how GOD's blessings on His people cause a door of opportunity to be opened that they may tell strangers about The True and Living Saviour.Have you had the opportunity to tell His story? I find it odd that GOD chose to record the weight of gold coming to Solomon in one year to be 666 talents.One day The Jewish people will have again the land described in v9:26, but The King will be Jesus. Solomon did not make provisions for his son as did King David and the kingdom was divided. Have you determined how many years of Jewish history we have read since they left Egypt? There may be some sound advice for our current political leaders that was provided to King Rehoboam in v10:6-9 and that is listen to the young and inexperienced, but hear what the old seasoned men say and forsake not their counsel. Verse 19 is still true today.As you consider v10:15 how does this affect your concept of GOD?

Romans 8:9-23 It is not easy to separate Chapter 8 into three days of reading.It may be considered the "how to"in living a Christian life. The KEY to our joy, success, prosperity and utilization is The SPIRIT. We are somewhere between "no condemnation' and "no separation" in this Chapter. Note the verses that make bold factual statements. Are you a son of GOD? There must be evidence in our life that causes The LORD to get glory.

Psalm 18:16-34 Do you see yourself "described" in these verses?If not, why not?He delights in me said the writer in v19, is GOD delighted in you today? How has The LORD recompensed you according to your righteousness AND the cleanness of your hands? Take time to search yourself, your level of obedience to The SPIRIT and make things right before GOD. It is our choice, right and responsibility as a son of GOD.

Proverbs 19:26 King Solomon wrote this verse.How do you evaluate your obedience to your parents and to your Heavenly Father? Take time to make things right,now. Amen.pj