1 Kings 8, Psalms 119:97-112, John 6:25-71

What God said to me – Solomon built a beautiful temple for Me to live among My people and for My people to worship Me.  As opulent and beautiful as this temple was, it was destroyed when My people turned away from Me.  Its replacement was also destroyed when My people, Israel, again turned away from Me and rejected their Messiah.  So I turned to My church and rather than dwelling in a building made with hands and them coming to worship Me there, I now dwell within each one whom I have chosen to believe in Me.  Unlike believers of old, you don’t have to go somewhere to meet with Me and to worship – “I AM” always with you and in you  so your life should be one of constant worship.  As you walk with Me day by day and moment by moment, you should constantly feel worship welling up and overflowing in your life.

1 Kings 6-7, Psalms 119:81-96, John 6:1-40

What God said to me – People are shallow and easily led astray.  During His time on earth most of them followed My Son, Jesus, because He gave them free food and healed the sick.  They didn’t follow Him because He was My Son and their Savior and they believed in Him.  They followed Him because they thought He’d give them an easier life.  People are still doing the same today – they flock to those who promise them free stuff and an easier life.  The thing is I never promised My children an “easy” life – I promised them an abundant life – a life filled with joy and peace even in the midst of hardship and difficulty.  So as you hear all of the rhetoric and promises from your leaders pray – pray for discernment and wisdom but put your trust in Me.

1 Kings 4-5, Psalms 119:65-80, John 5:24-47

What God said to me – When you listen to leaders today or hear pundits spouting their opinions and analysis it is obvious to those who know Me and My word that there is very little wisdom or understanding or even common sense to be found.  They say what they think people want to hear and people like sheep eat it up and applaud even the most ridiculous proposals.  My children should never just accept what leaders are saying – whether it is a sermon being preached or a political speech.  You should be in My word consistently, studying and learning and meditating on it so you have a good foundation to draw on.  Ask Me to show you how what is being said either aligns with My word or violates it.  Ask Me for discernment and wisdom and understanding so you can see the truth and then take a stand for what is right.