Matthew 17:1-27

What God said to me – This is My Son – listen to Him.  In all these years, that command has not changed.  Listen to Him!  That is the way you will please Me most – listen to Him.  The problem with most people – even My children – is their attention is on everything but My Son.  There is so much going on around you – so much noise in the world that either you ignore Him, you don’t hear Him or you don’t recognize His voice in the crowd.  You must take the time to come away from it all so you can hear Him – so you can learn His voice so you will recognize it in the midst of the din of the world.  He will guide you if you only listen.  Come away often and spend time with him.  Learn to listen.  Practice listening for you will hear from Me. 

Matthew 16:1-28

What God said to me – Who do you say that “I AM”?  That is a question you need to ask yourself often.  “I AM” the Christ, the Son of the living God.  “I AM” the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.  “I AM” creator, redeemer, teacher, the all sufficient one.  “I AM” all you need.  You know that, but do you live like that?  That is why I say you must often ask yourself “who do you say that “I AM””.  Constantly remind yourself of who “I AM” so you will live in the light of that truth.  When there is so much to do, remember who “I AM”.  When you are sad, remember who “I AM”.  When you are tired, remember who “I AM”.  When you are frustrated, remember who “I AM”.  “I AM” all you need – turn to Me.

Matthew 14:1-15:39

What God said to me – Come alone with Me when you are tired, when you are grieving, when you are stressed and overwhelmed for I will comfort you and strengthen you.  There will be more storms coming and if you want to be able to make it through them, you must stop now and spend time with Me.  Come aside, even it it’s only for a few minutes and let Me minister to you for “I AM” able to help you gain perspective and to strengthen you so you can make it through.  When you put Me off because you are so overwhelmed by all you have to do that you think you don’t have time for Me, you will come to the place where you either implode or explode.  Don’t get to that place.  Stop!  Come alone with Me and let Me minister to you for “I AM” sufficient.