30 Nov 2012- Friday and Sunday is coming!! What great day to be alive. What a great opportunity to read the Bible to know God. What an opportunity to be nice to strangers and donate to the Salvation Army's Red Kettle. What have you enjoyed today? Spend some time to count your blessings. It has been a long time since I've heard shots fired in anger. I sense the days are coming where it may not be so in America.

My big hangup is that of expecting "lost" people to do right and for "saved" people to not do wrong. The last verse of Daniel (7:28) expressed his concern for the conditions in the palace, the world and the future. How are you concerned? What do you love? What do you hate? How are your thoughts similar to those of God? The future may not be clear, but the God of Heaven, The LORD, He knows the end and the beginning and all will be good. When you pray  do you use the names of God that Daniel used? I am thankful that we (saved) will not participate in those seven (7) years of tribulation! Time is getting short, Maranatha is next.

1st John- 3rdJohn is written unto the saved and the Christian. Saved and Christian are not the same. Read 1-10, see where you are and take action now. Express thanksgiving for your relationship by salvation. As you walk in the Light, obey the commandments, enjoy fellowship with God and let Him love on you.

Use Psalm 119:165 as a rule and guide for fellowship with other believers and Christians.
Pray for the people who will participate in the upcoming 365 class that they are blessed. luvpj
Pray for the troops. Get ready to sign up.

29 Nov 2012 Thursday and Sunday is coming. Hope you are able to be/stay current with your reading learning about God and getting to know Him. The word picture given in Proverbs causes me to read, to Selah and pray back to The Lord my hope of being right and doing right. We all need to be careful every day as to how we view what other humans do or don't do , lest their conduct have a strong influence on our goals for the day. Look again at Psalm 37 and 73 and check who you are paying attention to most.

Psalms 119 reminds us to pay attention to what is said, written, recorded and taught by The Holy Spirit. I enjoy seeing the promises proclaimed as well as the stern warnings and I am thrilled at the blessed hope in our salvation, today and for eternity. I do hope men get saved.

Daniel and Peter are used by God to record history and prophesy that are related,  yet they are separated by hundred of years. At the time of Daniel the world knew the Gospel as it was proclaimed by a heathen king, all the way from India to Ethiopia. Daniel was involved in an exciting demonstration of faith in practice while his co-workers plotted in conspiracy, intrigue, lust, lying and deceit. Does this sound like our politicians today? Perhaps if a few of our old staunch elected officials were caught in their lies and conduct and then they and their families where put into a den of lions to be killed, some others might repent, fear God and do right.

Consider 2ndPeter 3:18 as the model for your life. Read to know Him. Get and be right, do right and don't quit. The LORD will order your steps in His Word. Iniquity will not have dominion over you. We ought to be thankful that He is merciful to us!!! lavage

28 Nov 2012 Wednesday and Sunday is coming. Hope you are reading to know The LORD and that He is your Lord. Try praying back the psalms and proverbs. Seek a sense of responsibility for what you have in your hand, allow John 3:12 to coach you to see, strive for obedience being enabled by God's grace and rest in His magnificent love.

God uses Peter to remind us of our responsibility in receiving the Gospel. There are stern warnings about our conduct and stewardship of what we have received. There is a difference between "the fear of God" and that of being afraid of God. How does the reading today enhance your concept of God?

When you read how The LORD demonstrated some of His power in the palace of Belshazzar does this impact your fear factor? How is your faith increased by this knowledge? Can we agree that stewardship is real and all men will give an account of every thing in their life, be it good or bad. Evidence of our faith is demonstrated by our deeds in the open and in the dark. We need to be very careful of how we practice Psalm 1.

Read to know God. Get right-be right then act-do right and don't quit. Pray for the troops. luvpj

27 Nov 2012 Tuesday, Friday and Sunday is coming! Hope you read today. The Bible is the living word. The "KJV" One Year (365) Bible, to me, is the most exciting book I've ever read! What (book)excites you the most? The reading today allows us to hear The LORD tell His will for a man. God uses Peter to edify saints. The penmen for the psalms and proverbs were holy men and we get the benefit of their obedience to The Holy Spirit. Can you say there is something more exciting than that? We get to read to know God. Please get current-be right then stay in touch-do right and by God's grace don't quit.

Tell someone that you believe God and then invite them to read with you this year. Invite someone to consider the "365 Class" starting 6 Jan 2013. Tell someone that you benefited by reading through the year the entire Bible learning some of the near 700 names of God, some of the 3000 promises, many of the traits and attributes of The LORD your Lord and that you gained confidence in your salvation. Yea, let your light shine and season your conservation with salt and love. Act like you are a child of The King of kings and LORD of lords. We are co-laborers with Jesus, joint heirs and sons of God.
Pray for those troops in harms way and hope that all those who know The Truth will share it before it is too late. Who did you tell today? If you feel safe in America, thank God for soldiers.   luvpj

26 Nov 2012 Monday, it has been a long time between post. I hope you have been reading to know God. We were "heavily" engaged with the little ones here at the house, then over to Longview to be with their parents, the two other older grannies and our own two gifts from God. WOW, we are blessed! Much good food, laughter, excitement, pistol shooting, lake watching, story telling, sharing dreams and praising God for His mercy, grace and truth. Hope you have enjoyed the blessings of God and been able to share "quality & quantity" time with those you love. Remember, even if we get off schedule or perhaps don't even read, we are loved. We read to know Him, not to please Him.

Ezekiel gave us insight to the meticulous detail of the work for man to prepare for the place of worship. What aspect of all this info affected your concept of God? Is there any thing too big or too small for Him? Has He changed? How similar are your dreams for the people of God to his dreams/hopes? He is holy and we are to be holy.

Daniel shows all of the world how important a diet can be. What did you have for lunch? Is it possible that we will be exposed to circumstances akin to the Hebrew captives? Do you want to be used by God to influence the king? Are our friends and neighbors so observant of our prayer life that we might be called out for praying only to the One true God? Don't focus only on the furnace, focus on Him who controls the heat and smoke.

Peter has matured and now tells the effects of believing and following Jesus. How does this influence your testimony and conversation?   Psalms 119 reminds all of us of the benefit"s" of hiding the word of God in our heart. Proverbs have warned us about our associates. A true friend will never encourage you to stray from the truth. Our responsibility is to know the truth, then be right, do right and don't quit.

There are 35 days remaining in 2012, Maranatha could be today, eternity is too long to be wrong and we may be someones last hope to hear a clean pure presentation of the Gospel. Be on the alert for the prompting of the Holy Spirit, apply John 3:12, recall James 4:17, pray 1st John 1:9, allow Psalm 119:105 to light the path, permit Isaiah 30:21 to come to pass and live joyfully because you believe that II Timothy3:16-17 is so!  luvpj-- PS pray for the 365 class 2013

Monday 19 Nov 2013. Getting ready for fellowship, turkey, visiting with the family, praising the Lord and being grateful. Hope you are reading to know The Lord, hiding the Word in your heart, walking in righteousness, being right , doing right and not quitting. Someone is watching you.

Has reading Ezekiel impacted your concept and fear of God? Recall the emphasis is to worship the Creator and admire His creation. I was in the nursing home Sunday PM and one of the elderly ladies, who is blind, shared with me her favorite verse, II Chronicle 7:14, and she said that she had learned that as a young lady and it has blessed her soul for many years.What have you read that you have memorized?

What truth did you learn in Psalm 18? What is the hope for any nation as described in Proverbs 28:2? Please don't take ANY THING for granite. Read to know Him. Pray for the troops. luvpj

17 Nov 2013 Saturday and Sunday is coming. I want to thank all of you who have read this blog. The files indicate that viewers from ten(10) countries have visited this One Year(365) Bible blog. I hope you have been encouraged to read the Bible to know God.

We will be starting the 2013 class 6 Jan. at our church. I plan to post the weekly lesson as well as the daily comments throughout the year. If you would like to be on a E-mail list for the lessons please let me know at powell.johnson@sbcglobal.net .

Read to know God. Get and BE right, then DO right and don't quit for the glory of God so that your joy may be full.

Thanks for being a part of my life.  I hope that you know that you are saved. Then I pray that The Lord bless you as you are true and faithful in truth unto God, others and yourself (JOY). Pray for troops in harms way and that those who know The Gospel will speak it to them they serve with before it is eternally to late, be a watchman for God.  luvpj

15 Nov 2012 Thursday 320 days gone and 47 days till the beginning of the new year and the One year (365) Bible Class. For those who are reading-keep on, and for those just beginning-keep on. We all read to know God, see and learn his attributes, note his (700+) names, be amazed at his provisions for his children, stand in awe of the fury demonstrated because of the unbelief of all man kind and particularly his children. We are without excuse. How often have you taken the journey to 1stJohn 1:9 after reviewing Isaiah 1:16-19 and contemplating James 4:17??? Can we not but sing "Amazing Grace" and shout praises to our Lord and Saviour? As you read today Psalm 113 was not your heart stirred to remembrance and your attitude changed to gratitude? O,Oh,OH, if not,why not?

And this came to pass on the Two thousand and twelfth year, in the eleventh month, in the 15th day, I held the word of the LORD in my hand and truth came to me. Yes, I am a steward of what I have in my hand. I will not give an account of what I do not have, but ALL that I have been given and have received such as life, breath, sight, hearing, thinking, body, soul, heart, things, dreams, words, deeds, intents, abilities, money, debts, obligations, family, church, ministry and etc. You will also give account of your stewardship. Today, we get a glimpse of how God makes men accountable. No one, king or pauper, is excused. Are you ready now to meet God? Maranatha, luvpj.

Pray for those will consider participating in our 2013  One Year (365) Bible class.  If you have been reading the One Year Bible and feel inclined to bless another person who has not been reading, consider giving them a copy for an early Christmas gift, and tell them how you have been blessed because you have been reading to know God. Encourage others to know what you know because of what you've been reading. Take a minute and give your testimony.

14 Nov 2012 Wednesday.  Hope you are enjoying the reading and learning that God is over all. He is sovereign, omniscient, true and truthful, ever the same and allows us to know Him. Please do not take this for granite. Please do not think God owes us protection, blessings and provisions because we try to do right. What is your reasonable service that you did yesterday? Did you do your very best? What do we more than the Pharisees? Have we robbed God? Re look James 4:17.

 I love the proverb we read today "Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his  _ _ _ _ _ _." You and I may want to be "friended", but not rebuked, reproved nor questioned. A true "friend" will love you regardless and will strike you with truth so that you will be more like Christ. Oh, that The Lord will teach and continue to show us how to be sharpened with his Word by His Spirit when He leads a friend to represent righteousness to us personally. We need to be good hearers and guided by Truth as we judge our fellowman. We must judge righteously and promptly. We are watchmen. We are ministers of reconciliation. We are sons of God. Be right, do right and don't quit.

How has the letter to the Hebrews caused you to consider your appreciation for The Lord Jesus Christ? How many names of God have you discovered? Can you summarize this letter into a sentence? Do you remember who took the letter to the Jews in Rome? Read to know Him.

Ezekiel records the words that The LORD spoke. When we read  it seems as though we are observing this event in real time and we are involved in helping this man of God to do his duty. Don't you want to shout out these truths to the people of the USA, our churches, our homes and our fathers? When you read 30:3 what word came to your mind? Do you remember Maranatha?  On August 25th we read this great truth, and it is applicable right now! History(His story) and prophesy in our hearing.

Keep on reading to know Him. Keep your dictionary and concordance handy and take time after you read to look up the definitions. Choose to use the best English in your daily conversation and meditate as you watch the way you are being led waiting for the opportunity to demonstrate your love. Sharpen anothers' iron and be sharpened. Pray for the class. Stay in fellowship. luvpj

13 Nov 2012 Tuesday and waiting for The Rapture. Hope you have had a good day in reading to know The Lord. Can you imagine the thrill and excitement in the ears and heart of Ezekiel a he heard The LORD say again.......and again.... and again. We are getting to overhear heavenly instructions being given thousands of years ago to a holy man that has an application to us today. Truth never changes and He who spoke the Truth is the same regardless of who sits in the white house. Read to know Him! Focus on GOD and not just on His creation. He is our hope.

The 111th Psalm tells us what to be and do and reminds us that the beginning of our wisdom starts as we fear God. John 3:12 is demonstrated in Proverbs 27:15-16. Let me know if you see this linkage.

The holy penman for Hebrews makes much to do about faith and he always causes us to focus on The LORD and not things. You will not gain faith with out seeing and hearing the Word of God. Faith is always demonstrated. God expects obedience-prompt obedience-total obedience.

God tells the whole world about the prince of Tyrus, his creation and his end. What did you learn about God? What attribute of God did you rest in that applies to your life today? There is a blessed hope for The Jews that is as real to them as the Rapture is to The Christian. Do you know the difference? We Christians are not marching to Zion because we are destined for Heaven. Are you sure that you are in The LORD's book of life?

If not, please let me show you some Bible verses that will lift up the Lord Jesus Christ who will draw you to God The Father as the Holy Spirit convicts of sin and assures of acceptance. Come, see and hear the Word, believe and receive today the gift of eternal life.

Consider praying for and attending the One Year(365) Bible class 2013. luvpj

12 Nov 2012 Monday. Why not show some appreciation for the Veterans every day? When was the last time you posted the US Flag near your home, saluted and said the pledge of allegiance out load so that your neighbors could hear you? If not, why not? If you read John 3:12 and make an application to saying the pledge precedes saying thanks to God for allowing you to be protected by the military as you worship. We all need to be grateful! Hug a vet, say a prayer, be honest that you are not respectful enough for those who have and are serving. The question is NOT who you voted for, but did you vote. Read your Bible every day to know Him.

Hebrews is the greatest book. There is no one equal to or superior to Jesus Christ! Just today we read in Psalm 110 that He is LORD! It is fascinating the harmony of the scriptures in the One Year(365) Bible. God provides a way for each of us to know the Truth.

How many times have you read in the book by Ezekiel "the word of the LORD came unto to me saying"? Has your concept of God changed this past week? Have you said anything to anyone that caused them(20:4)to know the abominations of their fathers"? If we were to give an account today unto The LORD for our stewardship as a watchman, how do you think we would fare? Where is the fear of God? Where is the love for mankind?

Hope you are praying for our nation, The President, all elected officials, your family, your church, the pastor, all missionaries, The troops and the wounded/missing in action/POWs and for the opportunity to know Him and to share this wisdom with others today.

Pray for the 365 Class 2013. Hopefully there will be some 1st timers that will stay the year and read to know God. Hopefully there will be some OY(365)B vets that will participate and encourage all of us to keep on keeping on. Look for the class sign-up sheet, luvpj

7 Nov 2012 Wednesday- How is your attitude this AM? Has the election, regardless of how you voted, changed your concept of God? Please don't get caught up in the social aspects of life before you get caught up with the Gospel. Read early, often and believe what you read in the Bible to know God.

 Regardless of who sets in the white house, The LORD, He is God. We do not understand His omniscience nor His sovereignty nor His ways.For the christian our hope rest in the Rapture, Maranatha, and not in the government of the USA. Remember it is El that we worship and not El bethel. Read to know Him.

Tuesday AM we went to Grace Community School in Tyler for their 4thgrade class historical presentation of America and it was Awesome!The school honored the veterans and all this coincided with the opportunity for all Americans to vote this day for who would be the president for the next four years. I have hope that God is preparing some children (our grandchildren) for His ministry through this school.

The hope for America rest in the home! This hope is reinforced in the Christian School. This hope is encouraged in the local fundamental Bible (Baptist) Church that edifies the believer and the community receives the benefit of godly people living for Jesus and others. It is the father who begins the process as he reads the Bible to know God and as he leads his wife and children to follow him as he follows Christ.

As you continue to read your Bible this year, pause and update your concept of fear and reverence for God Almighty. Allow the holy men of God to draw your attention to The Lord so that you believe what is written in the KJV Bible and then seek God's grace to outfit and under gird you to live what is your reasonable duty. Apply John 3:12, pay attention, trust and obey and don't quit. luvpj

2 Nov 2012, Friday, and Sunday is coming.My Jensen's Survey of the Old Testament has titled Jeremiah as the book of Judgment, Lamentations as the Mourning over Affliction and Ezekiel as The Glory of the Lord. How has the reading to know God in these books affected your concept of God? If not, why not??? Do you sense any similarities of this era with us to day? Has your "fear factor" toward God changed at all? How many names, titles, traits and promises have you underlined?

I know that there is much emphasis on "to study" the Bible and I agree all men ought to study to be able to teach others. May I suggest that after you have read the Bible through at least ten(10) times you will be prepared to study. The reason we read is to know God. If we do not read the entire Bible we may miss a critical aspect of a doctrine and be apt to misrepresent the truth. Read to know him. Look at and read Ecclesiastes 12:12;1Thessslonians 4:11 and 2Timothy 2:15. Please know the Author.

Pray for the troops in harms way and pray that "we" will not forsake another Ambassador and troops in dire situations for personal inconveniences. We are to be as a watchman and if we fail to warn(protect) and they die, their blood is on our account.

We must hold the ropes! I have a fear that if we will not do that for soldiers we will not do that for missionaries. We will give an account for our stewardship.  Pray for the 2013 365 Class,luvpj