Malachi 3, Isaiah 66, Revelation 22

What God said to me – When you think about Me, you think of My love, My power, My sovereignty, and My forgiveness, but rarely do you think about the fact that I don’t change.  However, it’s an important characteristic of who “I AM”.  I told My prophet, Malachi, “For I, the Lord do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed.”  You see if I were changeable like men, I would have given up on Israel long ago.  I would have torn up My covenant with them because of their constant disobedience and rebellion and destroyed them.  It’s the same with you.  If I were not unchangeable, you could never be certain about your salvation.  You would be walking on eggshells all the time trying not to upset Me or cause Me to change My mind.  But “I AM” unchangeable!  “I AM” the same yesterday, today, and forever.  Once I save you, I will never change My mind.  Once you are My child, there is nothing you can do to cause Me to disinherit you.  You are Mine now and always for I, the Lord, do not change.

Malachi 1-2, Isaiah 65, Revelation 20

What God said to me – I chose Israel to be My covenant people.  I loved them and blessed them and disciplined them and restored the to their land after seventy years in captivity.  In spite of all I did for them, they quickly became apathetic.  They went through the routine of worship but didn’t put their hearts into it.  They gave offerings and sacrifices but they kept the best for themselves and gave Me the leftovers.  I chose you to be My child and part of My covenant people, the church.  How does your attitude towards Me compare to that of Israel?  Are you just going through the routines of worship or are you actively seeking Me?  You get excited to go to a ballgame or to a concert, but what is your attitude when it’s time to go to church?  Do you give Me your first and best or just the leftovers?  In order to hear from Me and to maintain a close and vital relationship this daily conversation and time together is of utmost importance otherwise apathy will creep in and you will drift away.

Zechariah 14, Isaiah 65, Revelation 19

What od said to me – “I AM” the word who was in the beginning.  My name is called “The Word of God” so you can see how important My word is in the life of My children.  There are many who say they are My children who never pick up My word – never read it or study it or meditate on it or pray it.  You cannot truly know Me apart from My word because it is where I reveal Myself in depth.  It is where you learn My character.  It is where you learn My plan.  It is what I use to convict you and correct you and teach you what it means to walk in godliness and how to please Me.  “I AM” the Word of God and the Bread of Life.  Those who neglect My word are quite literally starving spiritually because you cannot grow and mature apart from it.  Time in My word should be one of the essential routines of your daily life so you can walk in a manner worthy of your calling.  You say you love Me – then come spend time with Me in My word.