Ezekiel 40:28-41:26, James 4, Psalms 118:19-29, Proverbs 28:3-5

What God said to me – Just as I told Ezekiel to declare to Israel all that he heard and saw, “I AM” telling you the same.  The things I teach you and show you as you walk through life, both good and bad are not just for you so you can grow in faith and grow closer to Me, they are also for the sake of others.  You are to share My faithfulness in your struggles.  You are to come alongside others who are struggling and encourage them by sharing what I did in your life.  When you are faithful in your walk and share your story, I use your faithfulness to carry out My plans in the lives of others.  You become My coworker as you participate and become my partner as you obey.  Let Me use you as a minister to those who are hurting.

Ezekiel 39:1-40:27, James 2:18-3:18, Psalms 118:1-18, Proverbs 28:2

What God said to me – Do you go about your day moving from one thing to another, figuring out what to do, and then doing it?  There is always something so you do what needs to be done and move on to the next thing.  The problem is as you do this, you don’t engage Me or involve Me.  Even when something is difficult or tiring you just face it head on and grumble and complain all the while.  Don’t compartmentalize Me to your “quiet” time.  Engage with Me moment by moment.  Bring all the things you think need to be done and let Me order your day. I’ll give you wisdom to know what really needs to be done and how to do it.  If something pops up – ask Me what you should do. When you ask Me for wisdom you can know you are asking according to My will because I have promised wisdom to My children when they ask.  You’ll save yourself a lot of trouble and heartache when you come to Me first – “I AM” here.  Just ask!

Ezekiel 37-38, James 1:19-2:17, Psalms 117:1-2, Proverbs 28:1

What God said to me – I do not “need” you to magnify My name among the nations.  I can and will magnify My name and make Myself known in the sight of the nations.  There is coming a time when all will bow down and acknowledge Me.  But you need to magnify My name for your own sake, not Mine.  It is as you walk with Me in obedience acknowledging who “I AM” to the world that your faith grows and you are slowly changed into My image.  When you see what “I AM” doing in the world and in people around you and you join in to participate with Me in carrying out My plans as I direct you, our relationship deepens.  It is through this lifelong conversation and walking with Me that your faith and confidence grows and “I AM” magnified as a result.