December 8, 2023

Ezekiel 1-4

What God said to me – Judgment is difficult.  It is meant to be so that evil is punished and people are chastened.  Just as in the days of Judah and Israel even My own people are rebellious.  I have appointed you and all who are still walking faithfully with Me as watchmen on the wall to warn them about what is coming.  You job is to share My word – whether they listen or not.  It is not your job to convert.  It is not your job to save – that is My job.  Your responsibility is to live faithfully in a corrupt world and to share My word as I direct.  You cannot base your effectiveness or your success on their response.  Your walk with Me and your obedience to warn and share as I direct is the plumbline I use.  Most will dismiss what you say, but there are still a few who will respond.

December 7, 2023

Lamentations 3-5

What God said to me – There are times when you pray that I seem far away and removed from your circumstances.  You feel like your prayer is not getting through and your soul is bowed down and troubled within you.  When you come to this place remember – remember who “I AM”.  Remember that I have a plan that “I AM” carrying out that is for your good and My glory.  Remember that My mercies never cease.  Remember that My faithfulness is great and My timing is perfect.  Although you cannot see, there is much that “I AM” doing behind the scenes in preparation so your prayer can be answered.  Don’t grow weary.  Keep praying.

December 6, 2023

Lamentations 1-2

What God said to me – Jerusalem was destroyed and Judah went into captivity as discipline and judgment from Me.  The people did not consider their future but lived as they wanted “today”.  As they lived each day for the gratification of the moment, they moved farther and farther from Me.  They were prosperous and enjoying life without ever acknowledging their blessings were all from Me.  They succumbed to the false illusion that they could take care of themselves, come what may.  Judgment came not just to punish them, but to bring them back to Me – so they could understand that “I AM” their future and their hope.  It is so easy to fall into this “prosperity” and “good times” trap.  You must stay on guard, especially in the good times.  You must walk closely with Me so you will not be sucked into that way of life.  I said that pride goes before the fall for a reason.  Never forget that all you are and have is from Me.  Stay humble and grateful.