Ezekiel 45:13-46:24, 1 Peter 1:13-2:10, Psalms 119:33-48, Proverbs 28:11

What God said to me – “Failure to thrive” or “growth faltering” happens when a person doesn’t take in enough calories to grow or to sustain their bodily functions and activities.  It can happen as a result of lack of hunger or insufficient food or disease.  Whatever the reason, without food you cannot function or grow, and you have no strength.  So many of My children fail to thrive spiritually for the same reason.  They have no hunger for My word or they don’t spend enough time in it for it to make a difference in the way they live.  The thing is, when you neglect My word, you neglect Me because “I AM” the word.  You were born again not of seed that was perishable, but imperishable, that is, through My living and enduring word.  Like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation.  Cry out to Me to teach you and to give you understanding.  If you have no hunger for My word ask Me to incline your heart toward it – I sent My Spirit to dwell in you and He is your teacher, so seek Him constantly as you read and study so you can rightly divide My word.  My word washes you and transforms you so don’t neglect it.

Ezekiel 41:1-45:12, 1 Peter 1:1-12, Psalms 119:17-32, Proverbs 28:8-10

What God said to me – During the time when Israel turned away from Me, even most of the priests went astray also.  They led the people in their sin.  But there was one group of priests, the sons of Zadok, who remained faithful.  In the world today, those of you who are Mine are My priests.  Unfortunately, there are many of you who have gone astray and fallen into the way of the world.  Don’t be like them.  Be like the sons of Zadok.  Remain a faithful priest to Me in the world.  As you live a faithful life to Me you will teach them the difference between the holy and the profane, between the clean and the unclean by the way you live.  It is not your responsibility to convince them.  It is your responsibility to remain faithful.

Ezekiel 42-43, James 5, Psalms 119:1-16, Proverbs 28:6-7

What God said to me – When a farmer plants a crop, he knows in the future a crop is coming.  Even though the harvest is a long time in the future, he patiently tends the crop knowing it is coming.  As the harvest time draws near, he does not slack off, he is even more diligent to tend the crop, weeding, fertilizing, and watering.  I have told you “I AM” coming again so as you patiently wait for that time, be diligent in your life, in your walk, and in your ministry.  As the world explodes around you and you sense the time is drawing near, don’t slack off, but be even more diligent to strengthen your heart and to walk in a manner worthy of your calling.  Don’t complain about all that is happening but be an example of godliness and diligence and perseverance to those around you.  Don’t procrastinate and put things off that I have called you to do and live like “I AM” coming tomorrow.  That day is soon coming so if you want to be found faithful – live like you believe it!