Hosea 9-10, Proverbs 24:17-34, Matthew 6:1-18

What God said to me – Each one of My children is different and I call each to different ministries and services and gift them with the talents and abilities to fulfill their callings.  But there are some things I expect of all My children.  Notice My instructions in My word – “when” you give – “when” you pray – “when” you fast.  Although each of you are different, there are some basic things I expect from all of My children – giving, praying, fasting – and when you do them in the way I instruct you, like a proud Father, I will reward you.  There is blessing in obedience, but My heart’s desire is for your obedience, not for the reward you will receive, but out of your love for Me and your desire to please Me.

Hosea 6-8, Proverbs 24:1-28, Matthew 5:27-48

What God said to me – If you want to understand the times in which you are living, keep your eyes on My people, Israel.  Yes, they are still My people – I will not reject them forever.  Just as Adam transgressed the covenant I made with him and I provided a Savior to restore mankind to Me, Israel transgressed the covenant I made with them, and I will draw them back to Me also.  “I AM” gathering them from the nations to which I have scattered them and restoring them to the land of promise.  I will restore the fortunes of My people, Israel, and establish them in their land forever.  So you, My child, are a part of My other people, My church.  Israel is your brother so pray for their total repentance and return to Me.  Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the return of My people, Israel, not just physically to the land, but spiritually to Me.

Hosea 3-4, Proverbs 23:17-35, Matthew 5:1-26

What God said to me – “ “I AM” the light of the world; the one who follows Me will not walk in darkness but will have the Light of life.”  This is exactly why I also say of My children “you are the light of the world.”   You have Me living in you and when you walk with Me in obedience and holiness, My Light will shine through you for others to see.  They will see Me in you as you do the good works I direct you to do.  So, when you receive acknowledgment or credit or gratitude for the good works you have done, you must be careful to always redirect their praise to Me.  If you want to reach the lost for Me and make an impact for My kingdom then your good works should bring glory to Me, not to you.  All that you have and are and are able to do is because I have gifted you and enabled you and provided for you so glorify Me in your doing.