Esther 4-7, 1 Corinthians 12:1-26, Psalms 36:1-12, Proverbs 21:21-22

What God said to me – A good card player has what they call a “poker face”.  You can’t tell what cards they have been dealt by looking at their face – it is the same whether it is a good hand or a bad hand.  The same should be true of your walk with Me.  As My child, I have given you peace and joy and promised that I will work all things for your good and for My glory so a stranger looking at you should see the same peace and joy and faith in you no matter what “cards” you have been dealt.  When things are going well, stay close with your eyes on Me or pride could cause you to fall away.  When things are going badly or tragedy strikes, stay even closer or fear or anger or lack of faith can drive you away when you need Me the most.  Instead of crying out, “why is this happening to me”’cry out “what do You want to do in me.”  Whether it is blessing or seeming tragedy, “I AM” always at work in your life and your response should always be the same – “I trust you Lord – glorify yourself in me”.

Esther 1-3, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Psalms 35:17-28, Proverbs 21:19-20

What God said to me – Have you ever been out in public at a store or an event and seen someone and thought, “did you not look into a mirror before you left the house?”  You would never dream of going out in public that way!  You are careful to check the mirror to make sure your outward appearance is appropriate, but do you do an inward check with such care?  You must make it a practice to examine yourself regularly – not just outwardly by looking in a mirror, but inwardly by reflecting on My word.  Ask My Spirit to search your heart and mind and reveal anything that is not pleasing to Me.  Walking in a manner worthy of your calling is not just outwardly, it is also inward in the things you think and your attitudes.  Man looks at the outward appearance, but I look at the heart so make that your focus.

Nehemiah 12:27-13:31, 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, Psalms 35:1-16, Proverbs 21:17-18

What God said to me – The old saying, “do as I say, not as I do”, is the epitome of hypocrisy.  Unfortunately, it is true of much of My church today, even those in leadership.  To lead by example is rare now days as leaders seek status and honor with others doing the work and making the sacrifices.  It is no wonder that the reputation of the church is in tatters and it is held in such low esteem.  Paul on the other hand was so confident in his walk with Me that he urged the Corinthians to imitate his walk as he imitated My Son’s walk.  Think about that – can you in good conscience urge others to imitate you because you are confident in the way you live your life for Me?  It is possible when you spend your life seeking Me and walking in obedience as I direct.  Walk in a manner worthy of your calling, seeking Me, serving Me, and ministering to others and you will be able to say to others, “do as I say and do as I do.”