6 October We are still here! What opportunities will we have today? As we read we try to imagine what we would have done if we were in the situation that we are reading. Would we have been used by GOD to speak out? Would we have only listened to the prophets and then did what we wanted to do for ourselves? These words of history are given to us as examples and we must learn from them or we may be doomed to repeat them. We have The Old Testament, The New Testament, the indwelling Holy Spirit and all of creation with our conscience to hear,know and obey GOD. Do we?

Jeremiah 6:15-8:7Are you embarrassed when you read this report? Have your sins made you ashamed? GOD expects all people to be aware of their sins and to admit,confess, have a broken and contrite heart, receive forgiveness and to walk in holiness before GOD.When we know The Truth we should act like it and warn others. These truths have an application to us today.How do these Words affect your concept of The LORD? Be careful as you make your "snapshots"of The LORD at work,always consider the circumstance and conditions that He has provided and explained such as v7:23-28.How similar is the conduct of the USA today to that of Judah in the reading today?

Colossians 2:8-23 Warns the people to hear what is being said and to be led by The Holy Spirit to discern right from wrong.Our confidence MUST Be in what "Thus saith The LORD".Our conduct is important and it must be based on Truth so that we honor our GOD and not to be bound by traditions of man. Read to know him.

Psalm 78:1-25 Provides the best advice for all believers in v1. Be careful to know the history of The LORD's involvement with the children of GOD.Take notice of His attributes and provisions and be grateful for His kindness to them and to us. Now, why do we sin against our GOD? What do you believe about GOD?

Proverbs 24:20 We all are responsible for our conduct. Amen.pj