Numbers 11-13

What God said to me – My calling is never easy.  The nature of people is to be greedy and self-indulgent and to complain at the slightest “inconvenience” or sacrifice.  They rarely acknowledge Me or seek Me out.  To be called to minister to those around you – people who are just like this – is a difficult calling.  It requires patience and a love you do not possess.  Know this – I will equip you and provide all you need to fulfill your calling.  I will give you a heart for those to whom I call you to minister to.  In order to be able to minister, you must seek Me constantly.  Pray without ceasing.  I will fill you with a love and patience you never thought possible.  I will give you a heart for people so you can minister to them on My behalf.  They will see Me in you.

Numbers 8-10

What God said to me – My children are always questioning what My will is when all they have to do is ask.  It is not something I hide from them – I want you to know My will.  Just as the children of Israel moved when My cloud moved and stopped when My cloud stopped, so I will direct you.  The key for you is to keep your eyes on Me.  Stay close to Me, constantly be in My word.  I have told you that whatever you pray in My will, I will do.  The problem is that My children are praying their will, not Mine so their prayers are unanswered.  You must learn to lay down your thoughts and desires and begin by asking Me how you should pray.  Only when I have revealed that to you can you pray according to My will.

Numbers 7

What God said to me – Giving is an integral part of worship.  You cannot truly worship apart from giving.  It is necessary for you to give up part of what you have in order for you to truly acknowledge who “I AM” and that all good things come from Me and there is nothing you have that has not come from My hand.  Even those things you have “earned”, you were able to “earn” because I blessed you with a job and health and ability and opportunity.  When you give a portion back to Me for the work of the service of My church you are acknowledging these truths and expressing gratitude for Me.