Genesis 36, Job 21, Mark 13

What God said to me – Each one of you who are Mine has a task, a ministry, a purpose, and I have gifted you and prepared you to fulfill it.  This time spent with Me is in great part that preparation as I teach you and direct you and prepare you.  Your part is to be faithful and devoted to this time and to stay alert and ready to minister as I direct you.  You never know when an opportunity for ministry will present itself so you must stay alert so you can be obedient to minister as I reveal opportunities to you.  I have given you eyes to see and ears to hear and a spirit to discern but you must be on alert, always ready to obey as I direct.

Genesis 34-35, Job 20, Mark 12:28-44

What God said to me – Centuries ago I promised a land to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and that promise has never changed.  I always do what I say I will do.  I gave them the land and promised them they would become a great nation and you see it today.  Know this – no matter what you hear or see, Israel is Mine and that will never change.  “I AM” faithful always.  Israel is a sign to you of My faithfulness.  When you are struggling or unsure and you begin to lose faith and hope, remember Israel.  I disciplined her for her good to bring her back to Me, but I have always loved her and I will not forsake her forever.  You are also Mine and no matter what you feel or think, that will never change.  I love you and will not forsake you.  Any trial or discipline or persecution is but for a moment – My love is forever.

Genesis 32-33, Job 19, Mark 12:1-27

What God said to me – Jesus told the Pharisees and Sadducees ‘Is this not the reason you are mistaken, that you do not understand the scriptures or the power of God?”  The same is true today.  People do not understand the scriptures or the power I have.  The reason is that spiritual things are spiritually discerned.  In order to understand they must have My Spirit and seek Him for understanding and direction.  Apart from this they are on their own and make it up as they go.  It is easy to justify sin when My word is disregarded and My power is denied.  When people see Me as powerless they can live however they desire with no fear.  Even many of my own children don’t know My word and see Me as far away and disengaged so they go along with the world.  In order to understand the scripture and My power you must spend time in My word and time with Me asking questions seeking enlightenment and understanding.  You must be wholly devoted to Me.