Genesis 28-29, Job 16, Mark 10:1-31

What God said to me – You’ve read My word so much that it’s easy to think you know it and to speed through the familiar passages and then you wonder why “I AM” not speaking.  It’s not that “I AM” not speaking but that you are not listening.  In order to really hear from Me you’ve got to slow down and spend time with Me.  This time together is not just reading scripture and then moving on to the important things you need to do. It is a time of fellowship and worship – of Me teaching you and you asking questions.  It is a time of revealing Myself to you as you slow down and seek Me.  It is a time of sharing and conversation back and forth as we speak to each other.  This conversation was never intended to be one-sided.  “I AM” the best listener you will ever talk to as you share your heart with Me.  “I AM” also the wisest friend you will ever have so stop and listen also.

Genesis 27, Job 15, Mark 9:30-50

What God said to me – Waiting is difficult because you are trapped in time and your perspective is limited to the temporal rather than the eternal.  You pray and pray about things that concern you and it seems as if time slows even more as you watch for change and answered prayer.  It’s not that “I AM” slow about answering your prayers or about implementing My plans because My timing is perfect.  It’s your perspective that is flawed and hindered by your humanity.  So, when you become anxious or discouraged because things are not happening and your prayers are not answered, begin to pray and ask Me to change your perspective so you can see from an eternal perspective rather than a temporal one.  Praise Me for My perfect timing in all things and you will begin to experience peace rather than anxiety and discouragement as you wait for answers.

Genesis 25-26, Job 14, Mark 9:1-29

What God said to me – Your walk with Me, your fellowship with Me, this lifelong conversation is so much more important than you realize.  It is not just fellowship; it is constant preparation and teaching and strengthening you for what you are going to face.  Each day is totally new and you never know what you are going to encounter.  I know what is coming so “I AM” constantly preparing you so you can face each situation with grace and peace and faith trusting that you are where I have led you.  I will teach you all you need for life and godliness so you can respond in each situation in a way that is pleasing to Me and in a way which brings Me glory.