Friday, September 28, 2012

28 Sep 2102 Yea! It is Friday and Sunday is coming! I often wonder how the disciples felt when Jesus was crucified and was declared dead.  It seems odd that the men who took the body of Jesus from off of the cross and wrapped it for burial were not what we call disciples.I wonder if they were thinking about what was going to happen Sunday. How often do you consider the return of Jesus in the clouds calling his children up to himself-MARANATHA Anathema. Are you expecting His return today? If not, why not? What did you learn about The LORD our Lord today in your reading?

I prayed that God would keep me back from being a mischievous person. I prayed that by his grace I would avoid those people and things that devise evil. I did ask for Psalm 70:1 to come to pass for me, my wife, our children, our grandchildren, you and all those that seek to know God in sincerity.

God admonishes his children to beware, be alert, obey and believe all that he has said. God used Isaiah to show his provision for his people at 54:16-17. The Jews were told how to act at 56:1- and that advice is appropriate for us today-OBEY.

Please read to know God. Pray for our troops in harms way, our political leaders, our pastors and teachers of truth, our missionaries and yourself that all walk in agreement with God. Pray for the 365 class beginning on 6 Jan 2013. luvpj

Thursday, September 27, 2012

27 Sep 2012 Thursday then Friday and Sunday is coming. Are you considering what you are going to be involved with in church? In the old Army days an instructor/teacher rehearsed his lesson 8 hours for every hour on the platform. Back then it was always right to start on time and finished 10 min. before the hour. My first instructor made it very plain, in every class for 16 weeks, that if I did not learn what he was teaching me that I would die in combat. We are in war! We have a real enemy and he is bent to destroy us. I hope you read your Bible to know God and that you apply each truth given to you as essential for salvation today and for eternity.God wants you yo grow in grace and knowledge, to be prosperous and to bring glory to him.

Proverbs 24:6-7 "For by wise counsel thou shalt make war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate." Consider Psalm 1 and then determine where you are in the battlefield. We are at war!

The psalmist encourages us as he speaks about God and his attributes.What promise did you claim today? How has your lifestyle changed because you read today? If not, why not?

God specifies a lifestyle for his children, the redeemed believer. Take time to recall your day of salvation. Apply Ephesians 5:20-21.

Read and ponder Isaiah 53. Allow the richness of the names and titles given by God so that you might know him to give him glory. Pause and read again 52:4. Read carefully how his name is spelled. Pay attention to his deeds. Marvel at the gift of God himself for your salvation. All of us need to stop and be grateful, thankful, humbled and shouting out our praise and appreciation for his sacrifice. luvpj

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

26 Sep 2012 Wednesday and what a beautiful morning.  I hope that you are reading your One Year(365)Bible to know God. I pray that you are current. I hope you do not think you must or have to read in order to be loved of God. His love for his children is unconditional! Knowing HIM and walking with HIM is life. Separate your understanding between your relationship and your fellowship with God and enjoy truth. As you read listen to the change in speakers by how the expressions vary and imagine that you are overhearing a conversation between God, his Son and His creation.

Since we have been reading Isaiah hopefully you have noted the many and various names that GOD The LORD has used to describe himself so that we might know and fear him. For example today at 48:12-17; 49:3-13; 49:16 allows us to see and hear what is the mind and will of our Creator. Look at Isa 43:15-28. Ponder again Isa 41:20 at the mercy and grace of The LORD toward them and us. We read to know Him and he speaks that we might know Him. Take time to be amazed!!

As you have been reading the letter from God sent to the people of Ephesus through his man Paul, what promise did you determine for yourself? I consider my vocation as that of being a son of God and my avocation as that activity I am involved with to share the gospel or not. I know that I will NEVER NOT BE a son of God because I am related to Him by His blood. Do you remember Romans chapter 8 and John 10? When we go to church we are to be edified. Hopefully because you are reading through the Bible you will never hear anything at church that you have not read and by hearing the same truth again you will be encouraged and edified to do the work of the ministry. It will be always important to attend the church that reads the same Bible that you are reading so not to have confusion. God wants you in the right church.

The 68th Psalm repeats Genesis 3:15, did this not encourage you? Selah, sing and shout back to your Saviour verse 1. Read to know Him and learn to enjoy your salvation. Confess your sin of unbelief as noted at 69:5.

O to be a wise man and have Proverbs 24:3-5 as your lifestyle. Consider what kind of man seeks to be WITHOUT the wisdom, understanding and knowledge of GOD.    Keep on reading,luvpj

Monday, September 24, 2012

24 Sep 2012 Yea for Monday! "Be not envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them." Can you get a clear picture from The LORD about this admonition? As we read to know God he will tell his children all about the past, keep them current and even tell them about what is about to happen. When you read and meditate on  truth how do you show and express your appreciation to your Lord?

When you see"Selah" in the psalms what do you stop and think about? What is the significance of God's name JAH? Stop,Selah, consider what you have read and "Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him,Psm 68:4"   I challenge you to look these words up in the Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and in an old fashion dictionary, then enjoy this truth more fully.

Do you have fellowship with The LORD,The Father  and with the Lord Jesus Christ? It is the hope of God that his children cause Christ to dwell in their heart by faith and that they be rooted, grounded in love, and to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge, that they might be filled with all the fulness of God(Eph 3:16-19).

Take note of the four(4) names of God at Isaiah 43:15 and 44:6 and consider who is telling you about himself because you read to know him. Appreciate the promise (s)being made in v18-27. Be warned and fear God as you read 45:9-10. What have you read in the Bible today that has changed your life? If not,why not? luvpj If you have question, please e-mail your thoughts.

Pray for the 365 class for 2013.

Saturday, September 22, 2012

22 Sep 2012 What a great day to read The Bible to know God. These last few days Isaiah has shown to us many names of The LORD and has been used by God to show us our ways and the future for the believers and the lost. There are many verses that may be considered as promises for us today even though the first application was for the people of God in Isaiah's time. We have been made aware of how God does strange works yet tells us that he gives wonderful counsel and he is excellent in his working. Look at 29:14 and marvel at his marvellous work. Re-look 30:15 and attend to his names and offer of peace. Chapter 33:22 reminds all of us of the future and blessed hope. Be admonished at 34:16 and follow the instructions of seeking and reading the book.Seek to learn about pride and avoid the boasting of your things as did King Hezekiah with the men from Babylon. Consider how many times we are warned to fear not the enemies if God.Hide the word of God in your heart and rejoice.

Both Galatians and Ephesians are applicable to us and the local church today. We are to wounded healers and burden bearers sharing the good news that drew us unto The LORD by The Lord. Consider Gal 6:14 and review what you have crucified on the cross? We are the saints and we are to be faithful.We are predestined, as adopted children of God, to be accepted in the beloved. Spend some time and meditate on he promises given at Eh 1.

From the Psalms we are instructed to make joyful noises unto the LORD. Read in context Psm 66:18.Hopefully by now you are reading and praying back the psalms to The Lord, for example 64:1. How often do you just shout Psm 63:1? Who are you waiting for? Where are your expectations? If Psm 62:5 is not the answer, go back and redo.

Proverbs gives much good advice and warnings to both parents and children. If we read and do not heed, what are we???"Hear thou my son,and be wise,and guide thine heart in the way. Be not among winebibbers;among riotous eaters of flesh: For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags." 23:19-21
Is it not our goal, yea all men, to go from rags to riches? Be warned, the first drink is a potential for absolute ruin. Be warned, the first illicit sexual adventure may lead to a life of prostitution. The first cigarette may lead to COPD.  LSD=James 1:12-16 and 4:17. luvpj
Keep on reading and praying for the new class beginning 1Jan2013.

Monday, September 17, 2012

Monday 17 Sep Daily good reading. Hope you have been in the book reading to know him. Did the "hints" help you to read? As we read today we are reminded to guard our expectations. Cry unto our God and receive His blessings and then sing our praises.
Hope you have enjoyed reading the letter to the Galatians and allowing the Holy Spirit to teach you truths, precepts and to receive the warnings and admonitions with an open heart.Pay attention to verse 3:10 and be warned.
I try to be attentive to the scriptures when they repeat themselves for example at Isaiah 28:9 &13. How are you impacted when you see the names of God given and explained?  Are you refining your concept of The LORD as you read to know him?  Watch for the promises given to the Jews as a nation and seek to see how they apply in your life today. Take time to say aloud Isaiah 25:1 with gusto!! Believe ! Be right, do right and don't quit. luvpj