Exodus 23-24, Job 42, Luke 2:1-35

What God said to me – Prayer is probably the most neglected discipline of My children and yet it is the easiest thing to do as well as the most powerful.  I instructed you to pray at all times, without ceasing and I wouldn’t have told you to do it if it were not possible.  That is essentially the basis of this lifelong conversation – you and I talking constantly as we go on together.  As you pursue Me, praying about and for everything you see and do, you will be changed in ways you can never imagine.  Job’s fortunes were restored when he prayed for his friends.  Your life will be changed as you do also.  Your heart will have peace and confidence that “I AM” in control of every situation.  I will knit your heart together with those you pray for and increase your love and concern for them as you invest in their lives through prayer.

Exodus 21-22, Job 40:25-32- Job 41, Luke 1:39-80

What God said to me – Don’t worry or fret when you find yourself in the desert.  When you find yourself in a desert in your life – look to Me because “I AM” at work in you.  John the Baptist lived in the desert until the time I called him to go before My Son and prepare His way.  My Son Himself spent time in the desert being tested and strengthened before His ministry began.  It is in the desert that you learn faithfulness and steadfastness.  It is in the desert where I deepen our relationship and you truly learn to depend on Me alone.  During this time cling to Me and allow Me to work in you to strengthen you and cleanse you and make you a vessel that I can use.

Exodus 19-20, Job 40, Luke 1:1-45

What God said to me – I called Israel to be My own possession among all the peoples of the earth.  I called them to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.  Their responsibility was to live for Me and serve Me and worship Me and in doing so they would lead the world to Me.  As a whole they failed miserably but there were a few who were faithful, some of whom saw and recognized the coming of My Son.  Then I called My church to be a people of My own possession.  I called them to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.  Their responsibility was also to live for Me and serve Me and worship Me and in doing so lead the world to Me.  You, My child, are part of My church.  So how are you doing in living up to your responsibility?  Are you living for Me and serving Me and worshipping Me?  Time is running out.  Faithfulness in your calling is necessary if you want to hear Me say “well done”.