June 2

Leviticus 5-6, Psalms 12, Luke 9:1-36

What God said to me – As much as you love Me and try to serve Me, you still have no idea of the depth of the sacrifice I made on your behalf to justify you in My sight.  In the Law I gave an entire sacrificial system to cover many types of sin, both intentional and unintentional.  In your daily walk you are careful not to intentionally sin and when you do, you repent quickly.  It is the unintentional sin that you commit that builds up and you have no idea that you have offended Me – a thoughtless word or action that you do and you never realize the implications.  My sacrifice covers you totally, once for all but you must still seek My Spirit and ask Him to show you so you can repent and not allow unintentional sin to hinder our relationship.  You must continually walk in such a way that your faithfulness is apparent.

June 1

Leviticus 3-4, Psalms 11, Luke 8:22-56

What God said to me – I know there are times in your life when you wonder where “I AM” and why “I AM” not doing something. You feel like My eyes are closed and I don’t even see you or your difficulties. How you respond in these times shows the depths of your faith. Do you really trust Me when I say that I’ll never leave you or forsake you? Do you really believe that all I do in your life is for your good and My glory? The disciples cried out to Me in the midst of the storm but the way they did it revealed their lack of faith. Rather than cry out “Lord I’m dying, save me”, a prayer of faith would say “I trust that You are at work in me – show me what You are doing and how I should respond.” The difference is subtle, but it reveals a great deal about where you are spiritually. When you respond this way you demonstrate a deep and abiding faith that “I AM” in control of your life.

Leviticus 1-2, Psalms 10, Luke 8:1-25

What God said to me – Where is your faith when the storms of life come?  Is your faith in Me?  Is your faith in My word?  The faith you display in times of trouble is in direct correlation to your walk with Me and the time you spend in My word.  In the parable of the seed the enemy was able to steal faith from some because they were never nurtured in My word and so they were not rooted in Me.  Others allowed things, some good, some bad to engulf their lives so there was no time for Me or for My word.  But there are a few who take My word to heart and prioritize their relationship with Me.  Because of this they are able to bear fruit – not because their lives are easy but because they persevere in their walk with Me, trusting that “I AM” in control and at work.  So I ask you again – where is your faith when the storms of live come?  Are you persevering and bearing fruit?