Mark 13:1-14:72

What God said to me – You must always be on guard and on alert.  Do not let your guard down even for a minute for you never know either when I might come again, an opportunity for ministry may present itself, or the enemy might attack.  Stay close to Me so you will be prepared for any circumstance.  Stay in My word and constantly be talking to Me or listening for Me.  I never leave you but it’s so easy for you to drift away.  Practice focusing on Me and the things you which know please Me.  It may be difficult at first, but it will become easier in time.  Don’t worry so much about what you’re going to say or do but focus on Me and My word.  Everything else will naturally flow out of your walk with Me for I will give you the words and tell you what to do.

Mark 11:1-12:44

What God said to me – My house will be called a house of prayer. This is still true today only you are My house for I dwell within you. Can this be said of you? Are you a “house” of prayer? In Jesus day they turned My house into a den of robbers – what have you turned My house into? Take an honest look. Are you devoted to My word and to prayer or do other things fill up your life? Never forget that you are My house for it will change the way you live and think. Many times, you can’t pray as you should because you’ve allowed My house to become unclean. Before it can become a house of prayer, it must first be clean. Then you can stand and pray with confidence, knowing “I AM” listening to your righteous prayer.

Mark 10:1-52

What God said to me – I tell you the truth – I always tell you the truth, but for you to hear and know the truth you must come to Me and spend much time in My word.  I know that’s easier said than done.  There is so much “noise” in the world that it’s difficult to tune it out or find a quiet place to shut it out.  It’s much more comfortable to listen to the noise or believe the lie rather than to shut out the noise so you can hear the truth.  The truth requires change.  The truth requires commitment.  The truth, however, leads to life and peace and joy – and knowing Me.  I tell you the truth.  Come aside and spend time with Me so you can hear it and be transformed.