Exodus 2:11-3:22, Matthew 17:10-27, Psalms 22:1-18, Proverbs 5:7-14

What God said to me – You’ve heard of selective hearing where someone hears only the part of what you say but not the rest and later you say, “but I told you.” We’ve all done it or experienced it.  Whether it’s because of busyness  or self-centeredness or just lack of attention doesn’t matter – it happens, and you can miss important information or details.  The disciples were like that.  I told them  that I was going to be delivered into the hands of men and they would kill Me, but that I would be raised on the third day.  What was their response?  They were deeply grieved.  They focused on the part where I would be delivered up and killed and not on the part where I would be resurrected and because of it they missed the joy they could have experienced then and the peace they could have had during My trial and execution.  Instead, they experienced grief and fear.  So, as you experience difficulty and trials, keep your focus on My whole word – don’t focus on the present experience, but on My promises.  I will never leave you or forsake you – I will work all things for your good because you are Mine.  “I AM” faithful and true.

Genesis 50, Exodus 1:1-2:10, Matthew 16:13-17:9, Psalms 21:1-13, Proverbs 5:1-6

What God said to me – Have you ever watched a movie with a convoluted plot that was difficult to follow but at the end there was a surprise plot twist where you finally understood, and all the pieces fell into place?  My word was like that with the disciples.  After Peter stated unequivocally that I was the Christ, the Son of the living God, I began to teach the disciples about how I was going to Jerusalem to suffer and be killed and be raised on the third day, but they didn’t really understand what it all meant until later.  Peter even tried to refute what I told him.  After the resurrection, all of the pieces fell into place, and they understood what I had been telling them and what scripture had actually prophesied.  There will be times when you read and study My word that you don’t get it – you just can’t understand.  But don’t get discouraged or disregard it.  Keep studying and meditating on it and seeking illumination from My Spirit.  There will come a time when it will all click, and you’ll understand.  There are some truths that take time and patience and diligence so keep digging and asking the Helper to teach you and give you wisdom and understanding.  In the process I will knit your heart to Mine and give you a love and hunger for My word.

Genesis 48-49, Matthew 15:29-16:12, Psalms 20:1-9, Proverbs 4:20-27

What God said to me – People, even My children, spend so much more time on the physical than on the spiritual.  You jump on the latest fad diet or exercise craze or things that are good for your heart health or brain health or things to make you look younger or fitter.  Think about how much money you spend and how much time you spend working on or thinking about your physical appearance or health or bemoaning the fact that you are not thinner or stronger or healthier.  Physical fitness and good health are not bad things.  You need to take care of yourself, so you are able to minister as I direct and go where I call you, but don’t let appearance and health become such a focus of your life that you neglect the things that are truly important.  Pay attention to My word and your time with Me.  My word is the most important, life changing thing you can consume.  You can transform your body into a temple of physical strength and health, but if My Spirit doesn’t transform your heart, it means nothing.  Your body is going to decay and pass away, but your spiritual life is eternal – make that your focus.