Deuteronomy 21-22, Luke 9:51-10:12, Psalms 74:1-23, Proverbs 12:11

What God said to me – It’s like all of society has ADD – there is so much going on in people’s lives personally and add on to that the natural disasters and tragedies that seem to come one right after another and riots and upheavals politically and wars popping up with nuclear fears – it’s hard to stay focused on what is really important.  When My Son, Jesus, was nearing the end of His ministry on earth, He knew the days were approaching for His ascension and He determined to go to Jerusalem even though He knew what awaited Him there.  He spent His time on the Way in ministry and preparing and sending out more disciples.  He didn’t waste time, but He stayed focused on what was necessary and important.  You live in a day where time is literally running out.  You must maintain your focus and spend your time on the wayin the ministry to which I’ve called you.  Look at the example of My Son – His focus was on His ascension and His return to Me and not on His trials.  As you face trials and difficulties, keep your eyes on Me and press on toward the goal for the prize of your high calling.

Deuteronomy 18-20, Luke 9:28-50, Psalms 73:1-28, Proverbs 12:10

What God said to me – Envy is called the “green monster” for a reason.  If you let it into your heart and mind, it can pull you away from walking closely with Me.  It is a sin that by its very nature it questions My sovereignty and My plan for your life.  I have a plan for your life and “I AM” working out for your good and for My glory and though you may have struggles along the way, your ending will be glorious as you come into My kingdom.  Don’t fall into the trap of thinking all of your good works and doing the right thing and following Me was in vain because you have struggles and evil people are prospering.  You may see the wicked prospering now and getting wealthier and wealthier and seeming to have an easy life, but don’t envy them because their end will be total destruction and condemnation.  When you trust My sovereignty and My plan, you can learn to be content in whatever circumstances you find yourself.  My nearness is for your good, so look to Me for contentment and not your possessions or circumstances.

Deuteronomy 16-17, Luke 9:7-27, Psalms 72:1-20, Proverbs 12:8-9

What God said to me – Have you ever called and called your kids or grandkids, but they don’t answer, and when you see them, they tell you their phone was dead because they forgot to charge it?  Phones don’t automatically charge and to be able to communicate with them, you have to purposefully stop and take the time to charge them.  Moses told Israel that when they had a king, he was to write for himself a copy of the law and keep it with him, but he was also to read it all the days of his life so he would learn to fear Me and observe all of its words.  Like an uncharged phone, My word can’t affect your life if you don’t take the time to stop and read it.  My word is where I reveal Myself to you – where you learn My character – where your faith grows as you see My faithfulness to My people.  My word is where I teach you how you are to live a holy life, and I use it to reprove you and rebuke you when you are wrong and lead you to repentance.  You cannot walk with Me in a manner worthy of your calling apart from My word so devote yourself to it all the days of your life.