1 Chronicles 5, Proverbs 15:16-33, Ephesians 5

What God said to me – It has been said that time is the most precious commodity you have – so why is that?  Time is limited – you only have so much of it, and you can’t get more or make more and as far as the world is concerned, it is literally running out.  The time for repentance is coming to an end and the time for judgment is approaching.  So, what does this mean for you, My child?  How are you to live as the clock ticks down?  You must be careful how you walk and you must make the most of your time for the days are evil.  Never forget that the time you have to make an impact in the lives of others is also drawing to a close.  You must thoughtfully and intentionally walk in a manner that glorifies Me in your actions and in your speech.  Look for opportunities to be encouraging and uplifting in your encounters with others.  Talk about the blessing of your walk with Me and how “I AM” at work in your life and in the world.  Talk about the hope that you have in the midst of the darkness enveloping the world.  Be imitators of Me and sharers of My love.

1 Chronicles 4, Proverbs 15:1-17, Ephesians 4

What God said to me – As My child I have called you to walk in a manner worthy of your calling.  So, what does that mean to you practically – how are you to walk?  As My child, you are part of My body, the church.  I have placed each one of My children into a place within the body where they are to grow and minister to others within the body so that My church is mature in every area and able to minister as I have called her to do.  I have gifted and equipped each one of you for that purpose so walking in a manner worthy of your calling is learning and exercising your gifts and your calling to build up the body and glorify Me in the process.  You are to walk in a manner that is visibly different from that of unbelievers.  You are to lay aside your old habits and practices and be renewed in the spirit of your mind.  When you truly put on your new self which has been created in My likeness in righteousness and holiness, your speech is different, your actions are different, your entertainment is different, your work ethic is different, your goals are different – I have called you to a high calling – are you walking in a manner worthy of it?

1 Chronicles 3, Proverbs 14:17-35, Ephesians 4

What God said to me – You live in a world where everyone does what is right in their own eyes and truth and righteousness are pretty much disregarded.  But I say to you to walk in a manner worthy of your calling.  Your calling is to be like Me, so you are to walk in humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love.  Now when I say to show tolerance it is not the same as when society says to be tolerant.  I never instruct My children to be tolerant of sin.  Sin is abhorrent to Me and is never to be tolerated.  So, when you are confronted with sin you must speak the truth in love, offering the opportunity for redemption and forgiveness.  When I say to show tolerance, I mean for people and the differences in personalities and customs and ways of doing things – you may be quiet and calm, but you should still tolerate those who are loud and excitable.  You should appreciate those who are not like you and the different perspective they can bring.  I put each one in My body for a purpose and unity within the body is glorifying to Me.