Ezekiel 24-26, Hebrews 11:1-16, Psalms 110:1-7, Proverbs 27:14

What God said to me – There are certain sporting events or concerts that are “hot” tickets.  You may really want to go and hope to get in, but the only way you can be assured you are going to get in is by having a ticket or a confirmation.  No matter how much you want it, if you are not willing to buy a ticket, you won’t be able to get in unless someone was to purchase a ticket and give it to you.  Even then, unless you accepted the ticket and went to the venue, you wouldn’t get in.  The same is true of heaven – everyone wants to go, but there is a price to get in – a very high price that no one can realistically pay.  However, by My grace, I paid the price on your behalf.  My Son, Jesus, died to pay the price for you.  When you accept that by faith and believe, I put My Spirit within you as confirmation.  By grace you are saved through faith.  Men have always gained My approval by faith – Abraham believed Me and it was counted to him as righteousness.  Without faith, it is impossible to please Me – you must believe who “I AM” and that “I AM” a rewarder of those who seek Me.  So, walk by faith, seeking Me moment by moment, and you will be rewarded as I say, “well done, My good and faithful servant.”

Ezekiel 23, Hebrews 10:18-39, Psalms 109:1-31, Proverbs 27:13

What God said to me – Judgment should never come as a surprise and yet it always does.  I give ample warnings and opportunities for repentance, but they are ignored and neglected.  People go their own way because they love their sin and hate Me.  They think their refusal to acknowledge Me makes Me nonexistent.  It’s like a child who closes their eyes and because he can’t see, he thinks no one can see him.  “I AM” all seeing, ever present and all knowing.  No one can hide their sin from Me.  Judgment is coming whether people acknowledge Me or not.  The question for My children is this – are you encouraging one another as you see the day approaching – are you living in such a way that you will not be ashamed at My coming?

Ezekiel 21-22, Hebrews 10:1-17, Psalms 108:1-13, Proverbs 27:12

What God said to me – There is a difference between a water-based ink and an indelible ink – one fades over time and one is made to last.  The same is true of a single use product and one with a lifetime guarantee – one is intended to be temporary and the other is intended to be permanent.  The same is true about the Law and the sacrifices that were made year by year – there is a reminder of sins year by year and that it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to permanently take away sin.  The good news is that while this first covenant was temporary, I have provided another one – one that is permanent – one that will not fade and is made to last.  By one offering My Son, Jesus, perfected for all time those who are sanctified – My children.  While priests stood daily ministering and offering the same sacrifices over and over, My Son offered one sacrifice for sins for all time and sat down at My right hand.  He glorified Me and made a permanent, indelible mark by His obedience and sacrifice.  You purpose to glorify Me and walk in obedience, and you too can make a permanent, indelible mark in the lives of those I bring to you.