December 16, 2024

1 Chronicles 27-28, Proverbs 22:1-15, Matthew 2

What God said to me – David desired earnestly to build My temple for Me in Jerusalem, but I did not intend for him to build it.  I intended for his son, Solomon, to build it.  So, David  did all the preparation.  He stockpiled all the materials that would be necessary, organized all of the priests and workers, and prepared detailed plans at My instruction.  Then Solomon stepped up and did the actual building of the temple.  In the same way I know that you would love to share the gospel with someone and have them repent and pray to accept Me as their Savior and yet it rarely seems to happen.  However, I don’t want you to be discouraged.  Think of yourself as David, preparing and gathering all of the necessary materials and finalizing the plans so it is easy for someone else to step up and complete it.  Sometimes you act as David, sometimes as Solomon – both are important.  You be obedient to share as I call you to do and trust that “I AM” working.  In the end I will receive the glory and you will hear “well done.”

December 15, 2024

1 Chronicles 25-26, Proverbs 21:15-31, Matthew 1

What God said to me – You’ve heard it said that you can’t judge a book by its cover.  It’s even more true when it comes to people.  Appearances can be deceptive.  Look at Mary and Joseph.  By all appearances they were at the bottom of the societal totem pole – and yet they were actually royalty – descended from the great King David.  Not only that, but they were entrusted with the greatest treasure in all of history, My Son, and their faithful stewardship of that gift changed the world.  So, as you look at your own life don’t focus on your lack of position or ability or talent – remember Mary and Joseph.  Like them, when you became My child, you became royalty – the child of not just “a” king but of “the” King.  Like them you have been entrusted with the greatest treasure in all of history, My Son, and your faithful stewardship of Him can change the world.

December 14, 2024

1 Chronicles 23-24, Proverbs 21:1-16, Titus 3

What God said to me – As you look at the world around you it’s evident that it is on the verge of either imploding or exploding – imploding from the insurmountable debt or total moral decay or exploding from power hungry men bent on destruction no matter the cost to the world as a whole.  Personally, you have people you love going in that same direction as they reject Me and choose ungodliness as a way of life.  So, what are you to do – how are you to respond – how are you to live?  It starts with your focus – keep your eyes on Me, the author and finisher of your faith.  Keep your eyes on the hope that is coming.  Remember that you were once disobedient and foolish and yet I saved you.  So, for your lost or wayward friends and family pray that the eyes of their understanding would be opened and that My Spirit would convict them of sin and righteousness and judgment.  Whether it is individuals or the world as a whole, never forget that “I AM” in control and working out My plan in the time and manner that is perfect.  Trust Me.