Leviticus 4-5, Mark 2:13-3:6, Psalms 36:1-12, Proverbs 10:1-2

What God said to me – I created the world in six days and on the seventh day I rested.  I declared it the Sabbath, a day of rest that I set apart and sanctified.  So, what does that mean?  Do you think I actually need to rest?  Absolutely not!  I’m all powerful – I never tire.  I created the Sabbath for you.  I knew the frailty of mankind.  You can’t just keep going twenty-four seven and expect to keep going and perform well so I built in a time for you to rest and to worship and to fellowship and to minister to Me and other believers.  You should look forward to it with joy.  It is also a sign of My plan for the world.  Things are getting busier and busier, and the world is spiraling out of control.  The good news is that “I AM” coming again and when I do, I will establish My kingdom on earth, and it will be a Sabbath rest for My people to worship and to fellowship and to minister to Me and to other believers so look forward to it with joy.  “I AM” coming soon.

Leviticus 1-2, Marrk 1:29-2:12, Psalms 35:17-28, Proverbs 9:13-18

What God said to me – The world seems to be getting busier and busier.  It’s go, go, go all the time.  For some it’s work that consumes them, sometimes having more than one job.  For others it’s family activities – practices and games and events that go nonstop.  There are errands to be run and stuff to do around the house, not to mention church and involvement in ministries.  It’s easy to push this time with Me to the side because everything else feels so urgent.  When My Son was on the earth, there were many days when He was going hard all day and late into the night preaching and healing and ministering to the crowds of people.   How was He able to keep going with such a rigorous schedule and still be effective?  He understood the importance of this time alone with Me.  He would get up early to beat the crowds and get alone with Me to pray and to fellowship.  It was here that I taught Him and gave Him direction and revealed My plans to Him so He wouldn’t be distracted or take on more than He should.  If He needed this time alone with Me, how much more do you need it?  This is important – make it a priority.

Exodus 39-40, Mark 1:1-28, Psalms 35:1-16, Proverbs 9:11-12

What God said to me – Many Christians never open up the Old Testament because they think it doesn’t apply to them.  However, “I AM” the Word of God – the whole word and not just part.  There is much in the Old Testament that sheds light on the New Testament – the signs and symbols – the prophesies – the history.  An understanding of the Old Testament will enrich and deepen our relationship and your understanding of My word.  Look at the tabernacle for example.  Even though it is no longer in existence on earth, it was a copy of the one in heaven.  As you study it, it will help you to worship and to serve Me now.  There were two groups of people I promised to make a kingdom of priests – Israel and the Church.  The only people to have access to the Holy Place were My priests and they entered daily of minister to and fellowship with Me.  You, as part of My Church, have access, so just as the priests of old, come daily to minister to and fellowship with Me.  This should be a time you look forward to with eagerness and excitement and not a sense of duty.  How are you approaching this time?