June 8th Monday is here again and so are we.Maybe today He comes and we fly away.I am glad of who I was, am and will be because for me and my wife 30 Oct 1977 was our day of salvation.Ever since that moment, we have been born of GOD and the evil one cannot touch us. We have lived in His mercy, enjoyed His GRACE,free of condemnation and complete in Jesus Christ.Can you say the same for yourself? If not, let us know and we will share with you scriptures so that The Holy Spirit may draw you to GOD in repentance and by faith in Jesus Christ so that you may know that you have been forgiven and are not under the wrath of GOD.The LORD will put your sin to Jesus' account and will credit your account with His righteousness.Then you will be given the power to become a son of GOD because you believed on His name. You can be SAVED forever and know it! Be a whosoever today.Your salvation is the perfect will of GOD.

Please remember to read your Bible first. This blog is to be used to provoke you to consider your concept of GOD based on what you read each day. Let GOD teach you.

Proverbs 16:26-27 ask a hard question, what are you working for today? If we just satisfy our belly, woe is me, for tomorrow we will be hungry and must struggle to satisfy again a temporary need.Work on eternal matters that matter and satisfy.

Combine 1st Kings 3:3-4:34, Acts 6:1-15 and Psalm 126:1-6 and then answer the questions, What are you working for and are you satisfied? Today we get to listen in on a prayer exchange between GOD and his sons/servants/followers.How is your prayer life? What do you ask of GOD the most?What does He make available to you that you did not ask for and when you realize the blessing what do you say? Read the Psalm as an answer to Solomon's request for understanding/wisdom. Consider the resolution to the problem of the early church at Jerusalem as what GOD gave to Solomon, a wise and understanding heart. Perhaps he who is wise and has an understanding heart will go forth weeping bearing precious seed and come again rejoicing bringing his shaves with him.What does this cause you to want to ask The LORD to give you today? Read to know HIM. Pray to adore Him. Confess your sins, repent and receive His cleansing and forgiveness.Ask for His will to be done through you today. Wait and see what He will do with you and others today.Trust and obey! Be right then do right. Consider that The LORD is no respecter of persons and then expect to be treated as a favorite son of GOD.HE will always do that what is right and best.Practice the doctrine of others first,be a servant,say truth in love and remember that The LORD hath done great things for us;whereof we are glad. Say back to Him what He has said to you. I love you with all my heart. Amen. Selah. Maranatha. pj

June 7th Do we forget so easily history? Yesterday,65 years ago,was D-Day!How many in your family served during WWII? Let us not forget those who were killed,wounded and changed.Of all the people in America, we, who call ourselves sons of GOD should be the most vocal about honoring and appreciating the men and women who have worn and are wearing the uniform of military service.May GOD cause us to be thankful and respectful for those who are willing to die that we might go to church on Sunday and worship our GOD.I would hope that every person in uniform today knows Jesus Christ as personal Saviour, but if they don't who is to blame?Who sits at ease while others bear the burden?May The LORD have mercy on us for our apathy and selfishness.

Proverbs 16:25 is to plain to misunderstand.Repent! Return to your Saviour!Flee evil!

Psalm 125:1-5 Eternal security is of The LORD.

Acts 5:1-42 We discussed these verses in SS class this morning and are grateful for GOD's mercy to us. Stewardship is a real serious matter with GOD. Accountabilty is requuired from all who have received "any thing" from The LORD. Truth will always cut to the heart and all men must hear "The Truth"or they will not be saved.If we have "The Truth" and hide it or do not share it what kind of a son of GOD are we?What really makes you rejoice? Do you see yourself in these verses?

1st Kings 2:1-3:2 Hebrews 9:27 is a good verse to read and memorize. As a son of GOD what advice/charge do you give to others?What charge did you receive from your parents? As you are reading these history books of the kings scan the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes and remember Solomon was the penman chosen by GOD to receive and give advice. We use these lessons that we learn and we read to know Him so that we do not dishonor our Heanenly King. Be careful to know GOD and then see how He caused men to be guided and guarded by The Holy Spirit.He cares for you! pj

June 6th Glad to have been there, but we are happy to be home. We thank The LORD for His protection our travel both going and coming and the watch care over our residence,yard,fish and birds.It is great to be in our spot.
Proverbs 16:24 seem to become alive as we talked with our relatives at the family reunion. The bar-b-que/brisket/jalapeno sausage and "fixins" were good,but hearing soft words from them old people was soothing. Thank the Lord for my ancestors.

Psalm 124:1-8 is so strong as it reminds us that we are helped by GOD. If you know Him, be thankful for what you have today. Bless His Holy Name. Amen. Selah.

Acts 4:1-37 records the conflict that the early church encountered from the Jews. It also tells us of the great success and victory The LORD caused to happen for His glory.We also can be an effective witness when we know,trust and obey The Lord.One of the men I greatly admire, Joses surnamed Barnabas,comes on the scene today and will be influential in the life of Saul of Tarsus.

1st Kings 1:1-53 continues the saga of the sons of King David"assuming" kingship being in rebellion.Do you remember what GOD thinks of rebellion?Look at Proverbs 6:16-19,1 Feb, and evaluate the chance for success.HE has not changed.Solomon will be the king used by GOD to show the Jews and the world what might be, if GOD were their GOD.Focus on The LORD,read to know Him,learn His ways and live. pj

June 5th What a day to be on the high plains of Texas. We watch a glorious display of GOD's handiwork in the thunderstorm with flashing lightening, loud thunder and rain.Only a foolish person would say there is no GOD.

Proverbs 16:21-23 outlines a godly model of conduct.It would be foolishness to try to do right and not to know Him who judges all men.Yet, for those of us who say we know Him and do not do right, it is also foolishness.Seek to be prudent,seek understanding,get instruction,keep your heart pure and love GOD supremely. Amen.

Psalm 123:1-4 serves as an attitude check.Where are you looking,who are you serving,what are you confessing,how is your thought life and are you praising The LORD for His mercy?Look up and see GOD!It is our choice where we look. Be prudent.

Acts 3:1-26 The acts of the Apostles reflects their faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. How is our faith demonstrated? It is marvelous to touch another person and they be healed, but what do you call "it" when a persons hears the good news from your lips and they believe and are saved?WOW!!!Peter tells that day all of the sin issue must be settled with GOD and that Jesus was,is and will be the ONLY way for salvation from the wrath of GOD. How many names of GOD did you underline? Let us learn to give GOD the glory.Pray to be used, prepare and know the Gospel and expect The Holy Spirit to lead you to a certain lame and lost person so that they may be saved. Silver and gold is not the answer, GOSPEL is the only solution to sin.

2nd Samuel 23:24-24:25 Oh to be a man of valor.Not than man would notice, but that The LORD would write your name is His book of truth.Hopefully you have connected verses 34 and 39 and realized the impact of one of the worst moments of King David's life. Bath-sheba was the daughter of Eliam.One of David's lapse of character that The LORD records is the matter of Uriah the Hittite. Now King David, without seeking The LORD's direction and refusing the advice and counsel of his staff, directs them to commit the sin of numbering Israel.How does verse 24:1 help you to better understand your concept of GOD?One sin may cause a baby to die or 70,000 men to die. David makes a wise choice to trust God in the matter of judgment.Take note of the attitude of worship of David in verse 24:17-25 and consider how you give an offering.We are blessed to "say" 1st John 1:9 when we sin, what does it cost us?Pray, as a son of GOD, to appreciate more seriously/sincerely all that Jesus Christ, our Saviour, has done for us.Will you use this stewardship principal? Selah. pj

June 4th,Isn't it good news to know that you have eternal life, that you are in the hand of GOD and that right now you are as close to hell as you will ever be. Selah. Please read your Bible first. This blog is written to provoke you to think. As you consider The Scriptures you read, seek God's leadership for truth and understanding. Remember Psalm 119:165 and allow me to encourage you and share my opinion.

2nd Samuel 22:21-23:23 Have you started your prayer like verse 21 records? Can you declare to GOD The Father through Jesus The Son by the power of The Holy Spirit verse 22? If not, why not?What did we learn from reading Psalm 119? Do you agree with verse 31-51? Is your last will and testament written and made official? Do you have recorded in your will your salvation experience? Do you wonder what it was like to be a mighty man of valor and serving with King David?One day all of our deeds that are recorded in the books will be read out loud and published by GOD. Duty, honor,respect,responsibility and demonstrated faithfulness are essential elements of service for The King.Whose army are you in?Are you present and fit for duty? Amen.

Acts 2:1-47 The (First Baptist)Church (of Jerusalem)that was started in the Gospels was together and in one accord, what are we in today? Where do you fit in the Church today?The sequence is clear, they(the Church) were together and then there came the Holy Spirit and filled them. Please read carefully this chapter. Note the promise given in verse 23 followed by the good news and GOD blessed the preaching and 3000 souls "were added" to the Church. We must be busy about our Father's business.What are you doing in your local Church?Stewardship time is coming.

Psalm 122:1-9 Are you really glad today?When you offer your sacrifice of praise to Almighty GOD, what do you say to Him?Who and what are you praying for earnestly and diligently?Do you believe that The Lord Jesus agrees with your prayer? If not, why pray?Do we strive to pray according to the revealed will of GOD according to the scripture that we have in our hand? If not, why not? When you say lord, Lord or LORD to whom are you speaking? When you ask god,God or GOD to whom are you praying?Selah.He knows our voice, but do we know His? read to know Him.

Proverbs 16:19-20 Are you really happy?I'm sure, if you are saved your joy is full, but are you happy? When you think about someone you think is happy, what makes you sure that they are trusting in The LORD? Is there evidence in our lives that speaks louder than words?What happens when we become proud of our humility? Selah.Ask The LORD,in your Lord's name,to allow you to come into His presence and worship Him. pj

June 3rd
2nd Samuel 20:14-22:20 How many times are we going to read about rebellion? When will we learn to respect authority? It is OK to complain, even to The LORD, but it is NOT OK to murmur,disobey and rebel. Remenber, the wage of sin is death. It may not be worth it to lose your head over a dislike or whatever.When you read about David's prayer and GOD's response, how does this impact your concept of GOD? Do you find it interesting that those brothers of Goliath are finally slain. How many smooth stones did David pick up?When you read David's song do you recall the Psalms that have similiar woerds?Use your concordance and find key words to search out thir use in other verses. We mark some verses as "snap shots", well what do you call 22:13-20,a giant mural? Do you want GOD to be delighted in you and your family?

Acts 1:1-26 This is the beginning of the full blown church age recording daring deeds of men and women who believe The Lord Jesus is The christ. It will become obvious to us as we read that the authors of the New Testament "assumed" that the readers were very familiar with the Old Testament.We need to read to know Him and His full complete revealed counsel and will. The Fathers wants us,as sons, to have the mind of Christ. He expects us to be fruitful and multiply as we abide in Jesus. Now the disciples will better understand those truths spoken by Jesus to His disciples because of the indwelling and filling of The Holy Spirit. Pay attention to verse 5.Please don't misunderstand, we are "ENABLED" to be witnesses. This is not an option.If we are "saved" and say so, then we will obey scripture, be baptized, as Jesus was baptized,and in the local church diligently seek to know Him and to do His will of winning the lost, and do this ministry until Jesus comes back in the clouds. Now I suggest we get busy and in the morning right after you read your 365 KJV Bible to know Him, look and if there are any clouds in the sky, say to yourself, this could be the day.Maranatha!Seek diligently for those things you get to do for GOD. pj

Psalm 121:1-8 This psalm suggest a lifestyle for the believer and reminds us of our Great GOD.Take these promises to heart and meditate on them all the day long.Selah.

Proverbs 16:18 How does this statement impact your concept of GOD? What is pride? What is destruction? Will every one that has an haughty spirit fall?Are you familiar with those things that GOD hate?Look at Proverbs 6:12-19 and be wise. Amen. pj

June 2nd Have you determined what you are responsible for in this life that only you can do? Have you learned what GOD will do? Have you prayed for wisdom to know the difference? I don't want to frustrate the Grace of GOD by trying to do His part and leave my part undone while living in disobedience. Let us pray"O LORD cause me to be right and guide me to do right, allow me to hear your still small voice and be gentle if you have to prod me to stay close and cause me to be thankful, hear my confession and as you forgive and cleanse me, accept my praise. I want to do Thy will. I believe you will hear my prayer because I ask it of the Father in the name of Jesus my Saviour by the power of The Holy Spirit for your Glory and my joy will be full because this is the will of GOD".
Proverbs 17:16-17 tells us to do the best thing, seek GOD more than things, even gold.If we follow this advice we will be on the "high way" walking in wisdom. Amen.

Psalm 120:1-7 alerts us to the conflicts brought about because we or others speak out of turn or untruths.We must be careful who we listen to and what they say. Re-visit Psalm 1 and choose your friends carefully. Be a good listener. Hear GOD first.

John 21:1-25 "Follow me."Is that enough for Jesus to say to Peter? Should he obey and forsake all? How should His disciples respond today?How do you see yourself in this story? What should happen to one who knows to do right and does not?Is putting Jesus first only for those "special" people who are "anointed" or does this order/command apply to each and every soul that has been redeemed?How does this impact your life's goal and impact your concept of GOD and Christianity?How do we separate obedience from love? Which comes first?Do you agree that a person who says they love GOD and will not obey, being willfully disobedient, is not being truthful?Let us pray for good hearing and sight so that we obey and follow our GOD and saviour with all of our heart. Are you amazed at the last verse 21:25? Let us read the one book that we have with an intense desire to know Him.Maranatha.

2nd Samuel l9:11-20:13 Who is for the king or who is on the king's side while things are easy and all are being fed and cared for in ease?It is a wonder that any thing gets accomplished because of all the bickering, envy and jealousy between the tribes.Perhaps this is why so much emphasis is put into the proverbs by Solomon about who your friends are and how they say one thing and do another. We should learn there is only One who does not lie.Read to know Him. Hear Him and obey. Amen.pj