Job 16-19, 1 Corinthians 16, Psalms 40:1-10, Proverbs 22:1

What God said to me – Have you ever known someone for a long time and then heard about a great accomplishment or a talent they had, but you had never heard about it?  You thought you knew them well and were such good friends, yet they never shared it with you.  How would that make you feel?  Now think about your relationship with Me.  “I AM” without a doubt the best thing that ever happened in your life.  I saved you and adopted you as My child.  I live in you and give you joy and peace.  I have a plan for your life that “I AM” working out for your good and for My glory.  I bless you in countless ways.  So, do the people you know, know this about you?  Do you talk about My blessings in your life?  Do you talk about the hope you have because of Me?  Do others know that you are Mine?  If not, shame on you!  Don’t conceal My mercy and My grace.  Don’t hide your relationship with Me but rather proclaim all that “I AM” to you and all I’ve done for you.  It is a testimony of hope that others need to hear so speak up.

Job 12-15, 1 Corinthians 15:29-58, Psalms 39:1-13, Proverbs 21:30-31

What God said to me – Time flies – time drags – it seems like forever – it seems like yesterday – you see, your perspective of time is just that – a perspective.  It is different depending on your situation – when you were a child, Christmas seemed like it would never get here and the end of school seemed a long way off – for the grandparent it seems like just yesterday you were young, much less your children – you turned around and they were grown with families of their own.  In the overall scheme of eternity, your life is just a breath and if you are not careful, you will see your life as just a blip on a screen that had no impact.  You need to have an understanding of the extent of your days and that your life is transient and just a moment in eternity, but don’t let that knowledge cause you to feel useless or inadequate – instead focus on eternity – live for those things that are eternal.  Spend your time worshipping Me and obeying Me and walking with Me so the things on which you spend this precious time you have will have an eternal impact.

Job 8-11, 1 Corinthians 15:1-28, Psalms 38:1-22, Proverbs 21:28-29

What God said to me – There is a famous quote, “nothing is certain but death and taxes.”  Although taxes can come and go, death does not.  Until I come again everyone is going to die.  The certainty is devastating for those who do not know Me.  For those who are My children however, there is hope and anticipation knowing that death is not the end, but the beginning – resurrection and new life are coming!  This truth should change the way you live – it should change your focus and priorities – it should change the way you interact with those who don’t know Me.  If you knew someone was dying of a disease and you knew the cure you wouldn’t hesitate to tell them.  Use every opportunity to share the gospel of hope to those who are dying.  When you live with an eternal perspective you will see things differently and live differently.  Live as a person of hope and share the good news.