July 9, 2026

Matthew 5-7, Psalms 61

What God said to me – When you become Mine, you become salt – the question is whether or not you will retain your “saltiness”.  You must walk with Me and stay close to Me in order to maintain your saltiness.  When you are salty, you make others around you thirst for Me, the Living Water.  This doesn’t just affect the lost, it also affects your brothers and sisters in Me.  It encourages them to walk more closely with Me.  It increases their thirst for My word and to do My will as they interact with you.  You don’t have to try to be salty – you just walk with Me, and you will be salty.  Is your life causing others to thirst for Me?

July 8, 2026

Matthew 1-4, Psalms 60

What God said to me – Immanuel – God with us.  This great truth is still true today.  “I AM” with you today and always.  Think about that – “I AM” with you.  You are Mine and I’ll never leave you.  The depth of that truth is more than you can ever understand but you can learn to walk in it day by day, moment by moment.  Constantly turn your thoughts toward Me.  Seek My direction with every person you encounter, every project you work on, every step you take.  Turn to Me and ask, “now what Lord”, “what do I do”, “what do I say”.  When something happens to hinder your schedule or cause you to change directions, turn to Me knowing that “I AM” with you and I will guide you through whatever it is.  “I AM” with you always – that doesn’t mean just for eternity – it means for this day – for this very moment.

July 7, 2026

Joshua 22-24, Psalms 59

What God said to me – “I AM” your stronghold.  Turn to Me – not just in difficult times, but at all times.  I have given you rest, not because of anything you have done to achieve it, but because of who “I AM”.  “I AM” faithful to My word.  When you walk with Me you receive the benefits that go along with that faithfulness and when you don’t, you receive the discipline that goes along with that faithlessness.  For “I AM” always faithful to My children and I discipline them when they stray to bring them back to Me.  I long to bless those who are Mine.  Walk with Me and receive My blessing.