May 12, 2024

Exodus 5-6, Job 33, James 2

What God said to me – How do you respond when things don’t turn out the way you wanted or expected when you prayed?  Do you give up and turn away from Me?  Do you pout or say “why me”?  Or do you turn to Me like Moses did and say it is getting worse what now?  Or like Job do you say I cannot see You in any direction but I know You know the way I take and I know when You have tried me I will come forth as gold?  This is when you need to hold on to Me and trust that “I AM” at work even though you can’t see Me or feel Me.  You must hold fast to My path and not turn aside.  Treasure My word and trust that I will perform what is appointed for you and it will be good for you and bring glory to Me.

May 11, 2024

Exodus 3-4, Job 32, James 1

What God said to me – I spoke to Moses from a burning bush.  I called him and gave him direction about what he was to do and he obeyed.  You have so much more than a burning bush experience to hear from Me.  “I AM” always with you because My Spirit lives within you.  Because of that you are always on holy ground.  Keep that in mind as you go about your day and don’t profane Me by taking Me to unclean places, not just physically but in what you watch and read and think about.  It is not easy in today’s corrupt world to stay pure and holy without constant dependence upon Me.  There will be times when you must say no to the “fun” and “entertainment” of those around you, but your reward will be great and your influence will grow as your holiness is evident.

May 10, 2024

Exodus 1-2, Job 31, 1 Peter 5

What God said to me – Your adversary, the devil, means for suffering to discourage you from following Me.  Look at Job – he is the prime example of this.  So you must constantly be on the alert especially during times of difficulty and suffering.  Resist the temptation to complain and to feel discouraged and turn away from Me because that is to fall into his trap.  Realize that you are not alone.  “I AM” with you always, using everything you experience to grow you and to accomplish My purpose in your life.  I use these times to grow you in ways that can only come as you walk through these trials.  Look at Israel when they were oppressed by the Egyptians – the more they suffered, the more they increased.  When you experience suffering remember “I AM” at work so seek Me to learn what “I AM” doing in your life.  Remember it’s only for a short time and then you will experience My eternal glory.