Jeremiah 51:1-53, Titus 2, Psalms 99:1-9, Proverbs 26:17

What God said to me – It is so easy to blame our bad behavior on anything and everything but ourselves – I can’t control my temper because I’m redheaded – I’m lazy because I was the baby of the family and everyone did everything for me, and on and on.  However, My children were not saved to continue to walk in their old way of life.  My Son gave Himself to redeem you from every lawless deed and to purify you and to sanctify you.  You must stop using your past, the way you were raised, your personality or anything else to excuse your sin and dictate the way you behave.  I have called you to walk in a manner worthy of your calling by denying ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously, and godly.  You must be an example of good deeds and purity and speech that is beyond reproach so you can unashamedly stand and minister as I direct.  In sports you miss when you fail to keep your eye on the ball.  In life you must keep your eye on Me.

Jeremiah 49:23-50:46, Titus 1, Psalms 97:1-98:9, Proverbs 26:13-16

What God said to me – You live in a world where many people profess to know Me but by their deeds, by their language, by their attitudes, they deny Me.  This was true of the people of Crete where Paul left Titus to build up the church.  Because of the corrupt society Paul gave Titus very explicit instructions concerning the qualifications of overseers who were called to shepherd the church.  However, what I want you to understand is that many of the things I required of church leaders, I also require of you.  In this godless society you must be above reproach – in your behavior – in your language – in your attitudes – in your service.  Each one of My children is My steward.  You are a steward of the gospel, responsible to share it in truth, not watered down to make it more palatable.  You must hold fast to My word so you will be able to both exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict it.  At all times you must be steadfast and walk in a manner worthy of your calling.

Jeremiah 48:1-49:22, 2 Timthy 4, Psalms 95:1-96:13, Proverbs 26:9-12

What God said to me – Every day is a spiritual battle for those who belong to Me.  You are surrounded by uncleanness, by evil, by sin, and immorality everywhere you look – whether just walking down the street or flipping channels on your television.  You think you are doing okay and then it is there before you can blink your eyes.  I told Egypt through Jeremiah to “take a stand with your helmet on”.  It is the same for you.  Part of the armor that I have provided is the helmet of salvation.  It is only because of your salvation that you can truly guard your mind from the assaults of the enemy.  Each morning you need to put on your armor, so you are ready each day to withstand the attacks by the enemy.  His attacks are like guerilla warfare – sudden and unexpected.  You must be prepared at all times lest you fall.