Good day brothers and sisters. There has been a lot of talk about sheep when referring to be woke in America for the last few years. I’m not afraid to say that I’m a sheep, but my shepherd is the Lord. Is your shepherd the Lord? Let’s see what the Smart Book has to say about this;
The LORD, the Psalmist’s Shepherd. A Psalm of David.
23 The LORD is my Shepherd [to feed, to guide and to shield me],
I shall not want.
2He lets me lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still and quiet waters.
3 He refreshes and restores my soul (life);
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
for His name’s sake.
4Even though I walk through the [sunless] valley of the shadow of death,
I fear no evil, for You are with me;
Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort and console me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You have anointed and refreshed my head with oil;
My cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and mercy and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life,
And I shall dwell forever [throughout all my days] in the house and in the presence of the LORD.
So you see the Lord feeds me with His Word, He guides me along the path, and He shields me from the evil one. He allows me to have the rest I need. My rest is in Him. He leads me to the calm and quiet waters of life. He refreshes and has restored my soul (life). He leads me to the paths of righteousness for His names sake.
Even if I find myself walking in deep darkness, I have no fear of evil, because He is with me; He protects me with His rod and guides me with His staff, I find comfort and consolation in them. He prepares a table before me in the very presence of my enemies. When I am hot he anoints and refreshes my head with olive oil, and my cup overflows with His blessings.
Surely goodness and mercy and unfailing love shall follow my all the days of my life, and I shall dwell forever in the Lord’s house and in His presence. Because I have chosen Him I know Him. He is my Shepherd. How about you? Is the Lord your shepherd? Or are you a sheep of the worldly system?
The Lord bless and keep you, His Face shine upon you,
Chaplain Loehne

Good day brothers and sisters. It’s been one hot July. Have no fear though; God will bring coolness to us again. Did you know that a King submitted to a King? Let’s read about it from the Smart Book;
Psalm 86:11-17 Amplified Bible
11 Teach me Your way, O Lord,
I will walk and live in Your truth;
Direct my heart to fear Your name [with awe-inspired reverence and submissive wonder].
12 I will give thanks and praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart;
And will glorify Your name forevermore.
13 For great is Your lovingkindness and graciousness toward me;
And You have rescued my life from the depths of Sheol [from death].
14 O God, arrogant and insolent men have risen up against me;
A band of violent men have sought my life,
And they have not set You before them.
15But You, O Lord, are a God [who protects and is] merciful and gracious,
Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness and truth.
16Turn to me, and be gracious to me;
Grant Your strength [Your might and the power to resist temptation] to Your servant,
And save the son of Your handmaid.
17 Show me a sign of [Your] goodwill,
That those who hate me may see it and be ashamed,
Because You, O Lord, helped and comforted me.
God the Father is the King and yes, King David submitted to Him. God taught him His ways and David walked in His truth. David did indeed learn to fear the Lord with awe-inspired reverence and submissive wonder. God loved David and saved him from death from arrogant and insolent men that had risen up against him. He was very gracious to David and gave him strength (The Lord’s might and power to resist temptation). David was raised by a Godly mother that served Him well. God did help and comfort David and it was seen by his enemies.
The Lord bless and keep you, His Face shine upon you,
Chaplain Loehne

The Spiritual, Sacramental Eating In The Lord’s Supper Strengthens The Union Of The Lord Christ With The Faithful
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZtiF0GPVK8&list=PLLH7MtTdZnrJgbDneERl3-4zjHS3Ichzm&index=69

Good day brothers and sisters. It’s now Trinity Sunday. God is three in one; God the Father, God the Son, and the Holy Ghost. He made us in His image. We are the body (formed from the ground), spirit (the breath that God breathed into our body), and together we are one living soul. You cannot be a living soul without your body, or the spirit. God is a Spirit living in the body of the Son Yeshua (Jesus Christ). When we see the Son we see the Father. Now let’s read from the Smart Book;
Psalm 8 Amplified Bible
The LORD’S Glory and Man’s Dignity.
To the Chief Musician; set to [a]a Philistine lute [or perhaps to a particular Hittite tune]. A Psalm of David.
8 O LORD, our Lord,
How majestic and glorious and excellent is Your name in all the earth!
You have displayed Your splendor above the heavens.
2 Out of the mouths of infants and nursing babes You have established strength
Because of Your adversaries,
That You might silence the enemy and make the revengeful cease.
3 When I see and consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers,
The moon and the stars, which You have established,
4 What is man that You are mindful of him,
And the son of [earthborn] man that You care for him?
5Yet You have made him a little lower than [b]God,
And You have crowned him with glory and honor.
6 You made him to have dominion over the works of Your hands;
You have put all things under his feet,
7 All sheep and oxen,
And also the beasts of the field,
8 The birds of the air, and the fish of the sea,
Whatever passes through the paths of the seas.
9 O LORD, our Lord,
How majestic and glorious and excellent is Your name in all the earth!
God has made us little lower than Himself, but He has given us dominion over His creation. I will mention that those of the Jehovah Witness faith do not believe in the Trinity of God, but let’s see what their own translation of God’s Word says;
Matthew 28:16-20
16 However, the 11 disciples went to Galʹi•lee+ to the mountain where Jesus had arranged for them to meet.+ 17 When they saw him, they did obeisance,* but some doubted. 18 Jesus approached and spoke to them, saying: “All authority has been given me in heaven and on the earth.+ 19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of people of all the nations,+ baptizing them+ in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you.+ And look! I am with you all the days until the conclusion of the system of things.”*+
And from Matthew 3:16-17
16 After being baptized, Jesus immediately came up from the water; and look! the heavens were opened up,+ and he saw God’s spirit descending like a dove and coming upon him.+ 17 Look! Also, a voice from the heavens+ said: “This is my Son,+ the beloved, whom I have approved.”+

So you cannot be blinded from seeing that God is a Trinity even in the Jehovah Witness’s New World Translation of the Bible. May God in all of His persons bless you.

The Lord bless and keep you, His Face Shine upon you,
Chaplain Loehne

GOD'S WORD FOR TODAY
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
THE LORD’S PEOPLE
READ: 2 CHRONICLES 21:1 THROUGH 23:21
The entire congregation smiled as they sang an old chorus together. Their hearts were full. Their eyes were clear. For an hour or two every Sunday they put their problems aside and just praised the Lord. They really were the family of God, bound together by their love for Jesus and each other.



An anointed pastor led them in their devotion to God. It was the same in ancient days. Jehoiada the priest stepped forward to lead Judah in the midst of turbulent times.



Then Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and the king and the people that they would be the Lord’s people (2 Chronicles 23:16).



Who are the Lord’s people? Who is this chosen group with whom the Living God identifies?

They are the ones who put Him first in their lives. They are the ones who obey and honor Him. They are the ones who believe in Jesus and strive to be like Him.



Prayer Suggestion: Ask God to bring revival to the pastors and leaders in your community.

Quicklook: 2 Chronicles 23:16–21

LIVING RIGHT
READ 2 KINGS 14:1 THROUGH 16:20
Jotham did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight. He did everything his father, Uzziah, had done

(2 Kings 15:34).



In this verse, the transliteration of the word “right” is “yashar.” The definition of “yashar” includes “straight, upright, correct, right, pleasing, proper.” The Lord evaluated Jotham’s activities and declared them right.



Jotham’s father set the example for living a life worthy of the Lord. Surrounded by the ungodly activities of his own people and of other countries, Uzziah laid a different foundation for his family, and Jotham followed suit. God’s declaration proves the importance of parents being the pattern of godliness for their children. Some may become people who influence nations.



This affirmation of God should be the goal of all people. It can be achieved by accepting Jesus, for apart from Him none can live right. With the power given by God, believers receive strength to live godly lives. Through Jesus, the Father looks at His children and sees “yashar.”



Prayer Suggestion: Help me to walk in a way that reflects the “yashar” of Jesus.

Quicklook: 2 Kings 15:32–38

61 Years Late
In 1946, Robert Probach wrote a prize-winning essay for the Gonzaga University’s student paper. When Robert tried to collect the $20 of prize money, the editor told him to come back later. On each succeeding visit, he got the same message—come back later. He never received the prize money. By 2007, the story had become family lore, and Robert’s son Gregg decided to see what would happen if he contacted the university about the matter.

On May 18, 2007, the university president handed Robert a check for $512 dollars—$20 plus 61 years of interest. Robert donated the check back to the university. Christians have been expecting the Lord’s soon return almost since Jesus’ ascension nearly 2,000 years ago. Is the Lord like an unfaithful newspaper editor—promising a reward that will never come?

Peter warns his readers that in the last days “scoffers” will come saying exactly that. Peter reminds us that God has an eternal perspective on time: “With the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day” (2 Peter 3:8). The psalmist corroborates this: “For a thousand years in Your sight Are like yesterday when it is past, And like a watch in the night” (Psalm 90:4).

Peter also reassures us that this apparent delay is not because He’s unwilling to keep His promise or has changed His mind: “The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).

God is waiting to give out the prize so that as many people as possible can receive it. In the meantime, perhaps we can do what Robert Probach did once he finally received his prize money—share it with as many people as possible.
KEY BIBLE TEXTS
And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him. Isaiah 30:18

GOD'S WORD FOR TODAY
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
HELD RESPONSIBLE
READ LEVITICUS 5:1 THROUGH 7:38
“Sir, we found water damage that cannot be repaired,” the store technician said, holding the damaged cell phone. “Since water damage voids the warranty, there is nothing we can do. You will have to replace the phone.”



Michael sighed and thought, Why didn’t I check my pockets before washing my jacket?



“Suppose you sin by violating one of the Lord’s commands. Even if you are unaware of what you have done, you are guilty and will be punished for your sin” (Leviticus 5:17).



Just as Michael had to pay for his carelessness, the Children of Israel had to pay for their disobedience. This was true whether the disobedience was intentional or accidental. Ignorance did not void accountability. This remains true today. God’s people are still required to stay alert and follow God’s will. Thoughtful Bible study, prayer, and Christian fellowship are tools to ward off witless sin and avoid the needless penalties.



Hebrews 12:14 reminds the children of God to make every effort to live a holy life so that they can see the Lord. He is the promised great reward.



Challenge for Today: Resolve to please God.

Quicklook: Leviticus 5:14–17