Song of Solomon1-4, 2 Corinthians 8:16-24, Psalms 50:1-23, Proverbs 22:22-23

What God said to me – People today have such a misconstrued idea about what “church” should be.  Because they think “I AM” just like them, they have designed a church service that pleases them – so they are entertained and happy and they leave without worshipping or learning about Me or changing or committing to follow Me more closely.  When the early the early church met together, they worshipped Me, they were taught My word, they ministered to one another, and fellowshipped together, and they changed the world – the focus was not on them feeling good about themselves but on living for Me and glorifying Me.  So, what is your focus?

December 13

Ecclesiastes 10-12, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15, Psalms 49:1-20, Proverbs 22:20-21

What God said to me – Have you heard of “sitters and soakers”?  All they do is go to church and listen to the message and go home – they never act on it or participate in ministry – they check the box in their mind that they went to church so they’re good for another week.  I intended each of My children to minister as I direct, but before you do, you have to give yourself wholly to Me.  When you follow Me wholeheartedly you will find yourself eager to minister and to serve.  However, let Me give you a word of warning – don’t just serve others, but allow them to serve you also.  Ministry within My body is meant to be reciprocal with you serving others as they have need and them serving you as you have need, so the entire body is built up to My glory.  No one person has every gift necessary to minister and to build up the body.  I created it so you need one another – you are a body – you are a family.  So, you must minister to others as I direct and allow them to minister to you as I direct them and I will be glorified in the process.

Ecclesiastes 7-9, 2 Corinthians 7:8-16, Psalms 48:1-14, Proverbs 22:17-19

What God said to me – If you want to truly know Me you must come quietly with an attitude ready to listen rather than to speak.  Beautiful, articulate prayers are impressive to people, but not to Me.  I look at your heart and your attitude and your desire.  Do you come wanting to know Me more deeply or do you come wanting to get what you want?  Do you come because you love Me and want to spend time with Me or do you come so you can check it off of your list and feel good about yourself?  I desire your heart more than your sacrifices and offerings.  I desire your quiet, receptive spirit rather than flowery praise.