At the present time it is so hot here in KAITAIA, that it is almost impossible to work properly.

In hot weather a fan helps a bit to cool down

DENTAL

Today I went for my annual dental check and noticed the following sign at the Dental Clinic:

“IGNORE YOUR TEETH

… THEY’LL GO AWAY”

“HOOKED ON BOOKS: Kaitaia Primary School pupils making the most of their brand new library,” is the caption of the picture in the paper today. (The Northland Age, Thursday, February 18, 2016)

“THE BOOK OF BOOKS”

That’s actually what I like to hear, that people are hooked on books, especially the youngsters, as I read here.

I am also hooked on books, all kinds of books. From an early age I liked to read and I like to read now, and I think I will always have books around me.

Just now I have three books beside my chair, a devotional treasury by  a German pastor, the book Spiritual Depression by D. M. Lloyd-Jones, and another book by a famous German author for lighter reading.

But the book I am really hooked on is the Bible, the Word of God. And here is the reason why I am hooked on the Bible:

All other books are written by humans, but the author of the Bible is God, the Holy Spirit.

“IF YOU FAIL TO PLAN, YOU PLAN TO FAIL.”

Notes taken from: “1000 Bible Readings,” by F. E. Marsh.

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AT THE BEACH

“Faith keeps the person who keeps the faith.”

I don’t know if you have heard that before.

How do you define FAITH? I read this definition: “Faith may be defined as saying ‘YES’ to the Saviour.”

Here are several people who said “YES” to the Lord Jesus Christ and received what they wanted.

A.  THE BLIND MAN

He gave the “YES” of faith to the ability to the Lord Jesus Christ.

B.  THE DISCIPLES

What did the disciples say? They said “YES LORD,” to the Lord’s question of teaching.

Keeping the FAITH at all times

C.  THE SYROPHENICIAN WOMAN

What was her reply? She said, “YES LORD,” to His designation of “dog”.

D.  MARTHA

Martha said “YES, LORD,” to the word of the Lord Jesus Christ.

E.  PETER

Peter said “YES, LORD,” to His question of love.

F.  JOHN

John said, “YES, LORD, COME,” to His announcement of His Second Coming.

G.  THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

THE LORD JESUS CHRIST IS OUR EXAMPLE. What did He say? He said “YES FATHER,” to the will of the Father.

What is obedience? Obedience is the “YES” of faith to the Word of God, as we find it in the Bible. When we say “YES” in fulfilling the conditions of the Lord’s promises, He says “YES” to the prayer of our requests.

“Christian, keep the faith, but not from others.”

We want to encourage one another to do that until the Lord Jesus Christ returns.