January 12, 2022

Matthew 1:1-25

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.

January 11, 2022

Malachi 1:1-4:5

What God said to me – I the Lord do not change.  “I AM” the same yesterday, today, and forever.  “I AM” a covenant keeping God and “I AM” in covenant with you.  Walk with Me and let Me teach you what that means to you.  “I AM” your protector and defender, your shield and your fortress and you are My treasured possession.  I take such delight in talking with you and teaching you and in showing Myself to you.  I know that you can’t truly understand what that means, but I want you to know it and trust that it’s true.  There is coming a day when you will see Me face to face, but until that day comes, walk with me, delight in Me, and know that I delight in you.  You are My treasured possession.

January 10, 2022

Zechariah 10:1-14:21

What God said to me – Holy to the Lord – that is what you are to Me.  Holy, set apart, you are Mine.  I have chosen you and set you apart.  Act like it!  Live for Me and quit yearning to fit in and be accepted.  I have called you to be different and to live differently.  It’s not that the secular and ordinary things are bad, it’s that I have set you apart for the best . . . for what’s holy.  Walk with Me.  Seek Me first and I will make even the basic things you do holy to Me.  When you live for Me, I make everything you do, whether it’s working at your job or cooking for your family, holy to Me.  Walk with Me.  Seek Me first and all you do will bring glory to My name.