Today is the first day of your new year. I know it seems like you just celebrated last year's New Year. I live where time is no more.
Moses wrote: "For a thousand years in Thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night (Psalm 90:4)."
Moses also wrote: "So Teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts to wisdom." Do not let a day pass without asking My Holy Spirit to help you apply wisdom and discernment to your heart.
PSALM 90:4,12)
When I presented the parable of the sower, I wanted the listener to be sure that their hearts were prepared to receive the good seed of My Word.
There were three conditions of the soil that prevented the seed from bearing fruit. Only the good soil that was prepared and cultivated was ready to receive the seed of My Word and that seed bore much fruit.
When you read My Word, I want you to prepare the soil of your heart to receive My Word. Learn to listen with your heart instead of just your mind when you hear My Word and you will bear much fruit.
LUKE 8
I died on the cross to redeem you from sin. It was My shed blood that supplied the requirement for those who believe in Me to be presented faultless before My Father in heaven.
When I was crucified I exchanged your self righteousness for My righteousness. I am your Good Shepherd Who will lead you in paths of righteousness for your whole lifetime.
Meditate on these truths today and thank Me for keeping you from falling. I kept My disciples by My Word and I also will keep you from falling by My Word. Abide in My Word daily.
JUDE 1:24-25
I taught the parable about the wise steward who took action on his plan. Even though he was unjust, he made provision for himself in case he was put out of his stewardship.
The steward said, "I am resolved what to do, that when I am put out of the stewardship, they (other lords) may receive me into their houses." He called all his lord's debtors and cut their bills in half.
I trust that you are resolved to spend more intimate times with Me in prayer and study of My Word in this next year. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you carry out this resolution.
LUKE 16:3-9
On the last great day of the Feast of Tabernacles just after the libation ceremony was finished, I stood near the Temple steps, and I gave an invitation to all who were thirsty.
I cried out, ""If any man thirst, let him come to Me and drink. He Who believes on Me, as the scripture has said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living waters."
I spoke of the Holy Spirit Who is able to fill the hunger in thirst for Me. Those who drink of the living water of My Spirit will experience the baptism in the Holy Spirit and will speak with other tongues.
JOHN 7:37-38
It is the day after you celebrated My birthday. For most, this is the busiest time of the year. Family comes into town and all the preparations for gifts and guests takes a toll on your soul.
My servant David had times that were busy. He probably had one of those busy months like you had as you prepared for Christmas when he wrote Psalm 116.
He wrote Psalm 116:7" Return to your rest, O my soul; for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you." This day is a good day to rest in the Spirit and think of the bountiful times I have given you over the years.
PSALM 116:7
I came in flesh form to identify with mankind and to redeem mankind from the grip of Satan. My Father's plan to redeem human beings was in place before the earth was formed.
I had to shed My blood in order to be the perfect sacrifice to redeem mankind. After My last Passover dinner with My disciples, I lifted the cup of wine that represented My blood and said,
"For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins." Thank Me for the redemption price I paid to redeem you from sin.
MATTHEW 26:28
