'Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors. Therefore David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the LORD said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah.'

How easily we slip, as believers, into living without consideration of all that we do. In the Apostle's call to vigilance, we review the 'departments' of life needing close attention, and the seeking of God's will in the major decisions of life.

At the feast of Tabernacles, when the Temple was illuminated with additional giant lampstands, and torchlight processions passed through the evening streets, Christ proclaimed Himself as light to the world, and the light of life. Here is the meaning of His momentous claim.

How important it is to review our stewardship of time! The 'redeeming' word is highly significant, because we buy it back from harmful thoughts and actions to positive and spiritual use. Here are the biblical steps for the sanctified use of time.

The shepherds of Bethlehem suddenly found themselves immersed in an extraordinary light of such intensity and power that they felt under judgement and utterly weak within. Yet this was the beginning of a life-changing spiritual experience- a personal encounter with the living God.

While on earth, Christ made seven astonishing claims, using the words of God to Moses 'I AM that I AM'. The first claim 'I am the Bread of Life,' describes the work of Christ as Saviour, securing pardon and life for all who believe in Him.

The Lord's parable of the vineyard labourers tells us that our reconciliation with God is an event initiated by God, in which people in every age-group renounce their hostility and resistance to Him, and trust in the work of Christ for acceptance and new life.

How earnestly Paul pleads with the Galatians to leave the Judaisers! He urges, warns and reasons - the features of true preaching. How strenuously he evangelised and taught despite his own infirmity! We see his persistence, patience and prayerfulness in securing Christ's reign in their hearts.

'So David fled, and escaped, and came to Samuel to Ramah, and told him all that Saul had done to him. And he and Samuel went and dwelt in Naioth.'

What is the soul? How does it differ from the physical body? What are its unique and priceless capacities? What happens if it is neglected or disowned? What happens if a dormant soul is enlivened and enabled to function by God? What makes it eternal?