August 10th It is Monday and we are still here.Are you ready for the rapture? While we are here what are we to do? When was the last time you gave your testimony to a friend?When was the last time you prayed in thanksgiving with out asking for any additional blessings? We may have lost our zeal for the Word of GOD and have lost our interest in finding one or more of those nearly 700 names of GOD.What has happened?Have we got over the fact that we are in the hand of GOD? We, as sons of GOD have eternal life and we will never be unloved nor separated from Him who died for us and took the wrath of GOD for our sins upon Himself. Do you remember? Where would you be today if you were not saved,born again and on your way to Heaven?What is The LOVE of your life?If it is The Lord, then act like it. Selah.

Ezra 8:21-9:15 Stewardship is a hard task master GOD's laws are for our benefit, however when we violate His words the consequences do come.Now where is the shame? Is there no shame when we are not caught? Is repentance linked to revival? Is confession an agreement with The Law Giver? I do not know the full ramification of this judgment as it applies to the wives and children. Sin when it is finished brings forth death. When will we learn that obedience is the best way? What will it take for us to learn from these examples that sin is not the answer? To do what they did took character, integrity and fear of Almighty GOD.

Proverbs 21:3 "To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice".What a coincidence that the conflict in Jerusalem in the time of Ezra was written about by Solomon and we get to read it in one day. Thank The LORD.

1st Corinthians 7:1-19 provides us insight as to how carnal believers act. We need to have a good concept of GOD, an understanding of Bible principals and be filled and led by The Holy Spirit in order to live right in a wrong place. It is stewardship. It is hearing truth and then obedience. The flesh is at enmity with The Spirit of GOD. JIHAD! We all have a choice, are we with GOD or with out Him. This choice is on going and we will have to be alert and sensitive to the way The LORD is leading and the other path.We are the Redeemed, let us act like it is so.

Psalm 31:19-24 reminds us about the magnificence of GOD. His promises are true and He is faithful. HE has done His part, now let us do our part and be of good courage, have hope and let Him strengthen our heart.GOD is for us! GOD is our Saviour!Amen.pj