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