Matthew 9-10

What God said to me – The way My son ministered was different than the way the religious typically did things and He was questioned and criticized constantly throughout His ministry even though He was perfect – even though He was doing My will.  There will be times when I call you to do things – to minister in a certain way – when you will be criticized because you are not doing things the way “religious” people minister.  Don’t ever forget you answer to Me, not them.  Your call is from Me, not them.  Your goal is to please me, not them.  It will not be easy but walking the narrow pathway with Me yields great rewards.  Make Me your focus and I will use you even when you don’t realize “I AM” using you.  I will minister through you to accomplish My purpose.

Matthew 7-8

What Good said to me – What have you built your life on?  Is it Me, your firm foundation, or is it something else?  What do you depend on – Me or your financial stability?  How are you different from the world – or are you?  When the rains come and your life is flooded with trouble or the winds blow and everything around you is falling apart, where do you run?  “I AM” your sure foundation and the Rock on which you stand.  Your relationship with Me, this lifelong conversation we are having should be the most important thing to you.  Cling to Me.  Run to Me.  Talk to Me.  I will keep you from falling.  I will hold you up and be your comfort in times of trouble.  Even in your greatest sorrow and difficulty I will give you joy and peace – hold on to Me.

Matthew 5-6

What God said to me – Don’t seek things – seek Me.  Don’t worry about things – seek Me.  “I AM” always the answer to whatever you face so seek Me.  Let Me be the focus of what you say and do.  This is what this lifelong conversation and relationship is about.  Include Me in everything – when you’re working – when you’re playing – when you’re ministering – when you’re resting.  Hang with Me – talk to Me like you would a friend for that is what “I AM”.  Seek Me first.  Let Me walk with you and guide your words and steps and responses.  You’ll find our relationship becoming more and more intimate without trying – without going through the motions.