Deuteronomy 28, Luke 11:14-36, Psalms 77:1-20, Proverbs 12:18

What God said to me – Have you ever been in the dark, but in the distance, there was a single light shining?  The darker it gets, the brighter the light becomes and the closer you get, the lighter it gets.  The world is becoming an increasingly dark place, but “I AM” still the Light of the world.  I live in the lives of My children, so, those who are Mine should have My light shining out of them.  Do you?  You don’t light a light in the darkness and then put in under a bushel basket or hide it under a bed or lock it away in a closet – you put it out where it can illuminate the darkness.  Just as moths are drawn to a light in the darkness, I’ll draw people to your light for you to share with and minister to, but to do that, you have to let your light shine.  You know people – family, friends, co-workers, acquaintances – who you are not sure if they are Christians.  If it is not evident – if they are not shining their “light” for Me, then very probably they are not Mine.  Don’t let there be any question that you are Mine.  Let your light so shine before men that they see your good works and glorify Me. Let My light in you draw them.

Deuteronomy 26-27, Luke 10:38-11:13, Psalms 76:1-12, Proverbs 12:15-17

What God said to me – There is an old saying that “idle hands are the devil’s workshop”.  While there is some truth to that, busyness is sometimes just busyness and doesn’t necessarily accomplish anything or bring you closer to Me.  It’s like sitting down for your quiet time and you read that “I AM” the bread of life and you remember you are out of bread so you stop to make a grocery list, then you open the frig to see what else you need and realize the frig needs cleaning out, so, you start cleaning it and go to get a dish towel to wipe it down, and realize they are in the dryer, so, you go to the dryer and fold the clothes and you open a drawer to put the laundry up, and realize the drawer is a mess, so you start cleaning it and then you find a picture that reminds you that you were going to scan all of your pictures, and on and on – before you know it, you’ve been busy all day, but accomplished nothing.  In the story of Mary and Martha, Martha was busy serving Me and Mary sat at My feet listening to Me – Mary chose the good part.  I have a plan for your whole life and walk with Me that includes each day.  Start with sitting at My feet, worshipping Me and praying and letting Me speak to you and teach you through My word.  Seek My direction for your day so you can set your priorities.  Choose the good part.

Deuteronomy 23-25, Luke 10:13-37, Psalms 75:1-10, Proverbs 12:12-14

What God said to me – Rejection hurts – whether it’s for a job or a relationship or a team – it doesn’t matter, it always feels personal, so it hurts.  There will be times when you pour out your heart and soul into ministry and sharing and witnessing – when you have prayed fervently and faithfully looked for and taken advantage of opportunities to share and yet their response is rejection – don’t take it personally because when they reject you, they are actually rejecting Me.  You are My messenger, but you can’t draw anyone or save anyone, that’s My job.  Your job is to be faithful and obedient and leave the results to Me.  “I AM” sovereign and I will call who I will call, and I will save who I will save.  “I AM” sovereign and My timing is always perfect.  You be faithful to share and minster as I direct and rejoice that My word which goes forth from My mouth will not return void.  “I AM” faithful and true and sovereign in all that I do.