Hebrews 1-3, Psalms 24

What God said to me – They say that everything changes – nothing stays the same – people change – circumstances change – societal morals change – even mountains erode over time.  However, despite how things seem, it’s not true – I never change.  “I AM” the same yesterday, today, and forever.  My word is unalterable.  In a world that is constantly shifting you must cling to this truth for it is your anchor so you can hold firm and stand for Me.  I have chosen you to be salt and light in an ever changing, fickle world.  Those who don’t cling to Me and My word are in danger of being swept away in the rip tide of the enemy.  So, hold fast to Me and My word and encourage one another.  I know it’s difficult now but there is a day of rest coming.  Hold on!

Leviticus 25-27, Proverbs 17:15-28

What God said to me – Just as silver and gold are put through the fire to purify and to test them, so I will test your heart.  My testing is never to hurt you, but to purify you . . . to allow the dross to come to the surface so it can be removed.  Don’t ever think in your pride that you have made it, for at that point, you will surely fall.  Don’t stop seeking Me and listening to My instructions or you will stray from the path I intended and one day you will look up in shame at how far away you’ve gone.  Heed My warning and stay close.  Don’t be discouraged by the dross that is surfacing.  It just means that you are in the process of being purified.  Remove it and move on with Me for My path leads to life and godliness.  Listen to My words and accept My instruction and in the end you will be wise.

Leviticus 22-24, Proverbs 17:1-14

What God said to me – Did your parents ever say to you or when your children questioned you as to why they should do something, you replied, “because I said so”?  Your response is usually out of irritation or frustration because as your child, they should honor your requests and obey your instructions.  When I spoke to Moses and gave him various instructions for My people as to things they should or should not so to honor Me with their lives, I often ended the instructions with “”I AM” the Lord your God.”  That should have been enough – because “I said so” yet they continually turned away from Me and did what they wanted.  Now look at your own life – do you do as I say or do you go your own way too?  I said to think on things that are right and pure and lovely – how’s your thought life?  I said let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth – what’s your speech like?  I said to be holy because “I AM” holy – what’s your lifestyle like?  “I AM” the Lord your God.