January 2, 2022

Jonah 1:1-4:11

What God said to me – “I AM” in control – it’s that simple!  I control nature and everything in it from the weather to the animals.  There is nothing that will not obey my command and carry out My purposes.  Don’t forget that truth when the storms come.  The winds and the waves do My bidding.  I use them to accomplish My purpose.  When the storms come, look to Me for “I AM” at work.  Don’t be afraid for “I AM” in control.  Many times, I use storms to capture your attention and to re-focus your priorities.  It’s so easy for you to begin to coast along when things are peaceful and for you to become complacent.  You must work at keeping your focus on Me so that doesn’t happen.

January 1, 2022

Amos 1:1-Obadiah 1:21

What God said to me – My word is the plumb line by which I measure.  How does your life line up?  Filter everything you say and everything you do through My word for that is My standard.  If it does not line up, don’t do it.  If it does not line up, don’t say it.  How can you possibly live in such a way?  You must know My word.  You must know Me.  I can’t say it enough – devote yourself to My word for that is where I will reveal Myself to you and you will come to know Me intimately.  “I AM” your teacher.  Take My word and sit at My feet.  Seek My guidance.  Listen to My instruction.  My Spirit will lead you into all truth and the knowledge necessary to live a life pleasing to Me.  Come, let Me reveal Myself to you. 

December 31, 2021

Joel 1:1-3:21

What God said to me – Don’t spend a lot of time looking back and regretting wasted years.  Look ahead to what I have called you to.  I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten.  Wholly devote yourself to Me and let Me use you now.  Don’t waste today.  This is the day that I have made – turn to Me and seek My plan for you today and then obey.  Then you will rejoice and be glad.  Live this way everyday and you will not be ashamed at My coming but will rejoice in the day of the Lord.  “I AM” coming soon.  Look to that day.  Live for that day for then you will be pleasing to Me.