Pastor Richard and Helen Myers Senior Pastor of New Life Church Millville, New Jersey

It’s the beginning of the fall of 2011.  How has your year been so far?  If you’re like most Christians, it’s been a year of “ups” and “downs.” We’ve seen many exciting things happening in the spirit realm, from new salvation decisions to great testimonies of God’s faithfulness. But in the natural realm we’be been bombarded by loss of jobs, less spending power due to the higher cost of living. We’ve watch our savings dwindle and our retirement accounts take a beating. Then there’s the earthquakes, tornadoes and hurricanes we’ve seen in the last few months. All in all it has been the most interesting year for believers.

That’s is why our church has declared a time of “turn-around.” As of September first, we are declaring that the future holds the fulfillment of the promises declared in God’s Word for all those who will be obedient to His Word. We are encouraging all our members to “know it and do it!” That’s our theme for the rest of the year. We want our members to know what God’s Word says in regards to his laws, commandments and rules (know it) and then be obedient to what He says we need to do as Christians (do it). 

In other words, “know it and do it” means that if God’s Word says to tithe, we’ll do it. If God’s Word says to offer our gifts and talents to him…we’ll do it! If God tells us to go here, do this or follow that path…we’ll know it and we’ll do it! I believe it is of utmost importance for the remaining part of this year and into next year, that we know what God’s Word is saying…and that we do it without all the excuses and reasons why we can’t. With everything that is going on in the world today…it will only be God that will get you through it all…and then only when you “trust and obey.”