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“In his time of trouble King Ahaz became even more unfaithful to the LORD.” – Second Chronicles 28:22

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“Jotham grew powerful because he walked steadfastly before the LORD his God.” – Second Chronicles 27:6

“GET INVOLVED”

The right half of the ad I am looking at tells us about the New Zealand Bible Month 2014 and encourages us to get involved.

The Bible arrived in New Zealand 200 years ago and was the first book printed in this country. The New Zealand Bible Society, established in 1846, offers free resources to get involved.

In two of the free online  resources I am especially interested in and they are:

One resource  tells us about the journey of the Bible from OIHI in 1814 to STEWART ISLAND in the 1840s.

The second resource is an exciting missionary story. Maori were not only reading but also discussing the Bible and apparently could not stop. Midnight passed and they kept the missionary awake. The name of the missionary was William Yate.

“Is your church celebrating the arrival of the BIBLE in New Zealand 200 years ago?” is written on the left side of the advertisement in big letters.

What a good question! What is your answer?

“Have you had your 2014 Health Warrant of Fitness?” asks the Public Notice.

“Have you had your 2014 Health Warrant of Fitness?

The health check consists of Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and Body Mass Index (BMI).

There is no doubt that Age Concern Kaitaia is concerned about our PHYSICAL Health Warrant of Fitness. And we should be concerned about our physical health.

But what about our Warrant of Fitness when it comes to our SPIRITUAL HEALTH? Our Physical Warrant of Fitness is important, but our Spiritual Health Warrant of Fitness is of uttermost importance.

Just as the letters in the New Testament are solely written for Christians, the following is also only written for believers in the Lord Jesus Christ:

1. ARE YOU READING THE BIBLE REGULARLY? YES/NO

2. ARE YOU PRAYING REGULARLY? YES/NO

3. ARE YOU TALKING TO OTHER PEOPLE ABOUT WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE FOR YOU WHEN THE HOLY SPIRIT PROMPTS YOU TO DO SO? YES/NO

And yes, the list is not complete. Do you want to add? Please let me know.

CAN I ASK YOU, “HAVE YOU HAD YOUR 2014 SPIRITUAL HEALTH WARRANT OF FITNESS?

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“But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall.” – Second Chronicles 26:16

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“For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you.” – First Thessalonians 1:4