1 Samuel 18:2-19:24, John 8:31-59, Psalms 112:1-10, Proverbs 15:12-14

What God said to me – Are you a believer or a disciple of Mine?  The thief on the cross who was saved was a believer, but not a disciple.  A disciple is more than just a believer, they are a student, a learner – someone who follows or adheres to the teachings of the one they follow.  In order to be My disciple, you have to continue in My word.  So, how much time do you actually spend in My word reading, studying, memorizing, or meditating on it?  One of the reasons so many believers struggle in their walks is because they are believers, not disciples.  The truth can only set you free if you know what it is.  My word is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.  It takes diligence to accurately handle it.  This lifelong conversation, this time we spent together each day is part of your discipleship.  In order to adhere to My teachings, you have to know what My word says so don’t neglect it and you’ll be a workman who won’t be ashamed because you’ll be able to accurately handle My word.  You’ll be a true disciple and follower of Mine and not just a believer.

1 Samuel 17:1-18:4, John 8:21-30, Psalms 111:1-10, Proverbs 15:11

What God said to me – Walking in a manner worthy of your calling is not just the things you do, but it is also the things you think and say.  I have done so many great works and provided you with so many wonderful things that you see and use and enjoy every day.  As you are going throughout your day as part of this ongoing conversation learn to look at everything you see or use or encounter as something “I AM” using to bless you or to teach you and express gratitude or your awe or to ask for understanding.  All creation speaks of My glory and power.  As great as technology is and the inventions and modern conveniences you use every day, “I AM” the one who gave the intelligence and talent and curiosity and ability to bring them all about.  People from past times would be in awe of the things you use every day and take for granted.  So, each day stop and look around you and express your gratitude and awe and wonder at all of my works and the kindness and goodness I showed you in allowing you to experience them.

1 Samuel 15-16, John 8:1-20, Psalms 110:1-7, Proverbs  15:8-10

What God said to me – A coincidence is defined as a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection – I was just talking about you and here I run into you at the airport – I was craving something sweet, and you brought me cookies.  The thing is, for My children there is always an “apparent causal connection” for the things that happen in your life – Me!  “I AM” at work in every area of your life, working all things together for your good and for My glory.  “I AM” at work carrying out My plan in your life as well as in the world, even though they don’t realize it or understand it.  Look at how I introduced David into the politics of Israel.  I chose him to be king, but he was an insignificant young man who rose up out of “nowhere”.  He had nothing to do with the governing of Israel and yet somehow, out of hundreds of thousands of men in Israel, he ended up in the court of King Saul, as a musician of all things.  Just as I was sovereign in David’s life and in the nation of Israel, “I AM” sovereign in your life and in the world today.  So, don’t worry or fret about your life or your family or the chaos in the world.  Trust My sovereignty.  Trust My plan.  “I AM” at work for your good and for My glory.