Listneing Daily for His direction

Ezekiel 42; Ezekiel 43; Ezekiel 44; Revelation 22

Scripture:
Revelation 22: 12 “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.”
14 Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.

Observation:
What a great reminder that the Lord is coming to claim His bride the church, to rule and to reign with her. Jesus promises rewards for those who have been faithful, for those who have kept His commandments.

Application:
I am reminded this morning that not doing what the Lord tells me to do is sin. In our leadership group this week, Ps. Wayne read a scripture that reminded me of this. God has given me a calling, gifts and equipped me to be about His kingdom work. It is so easy for me to divert to my own agenda and to live by my flesh. I must always start my day off asking for His guidance and for the Holy Spirit to search my heart and realign me to His will and plans for my life. I desire to walk out the steps God has for me. I desire to be faithful and obedient. Obedience allows the transfer of heaven to continue in my life. I am learning so much in this season. It is not an easy season for me, but it is a good one. My heart is being tested, my patience, my willingness to respond in godliness vs. reacting by my flesh is consistently before me. I saw a quote the other day that states, “The true measure of a man is not measured by how he stands in times of comfort and ease, but how he stands in times of challenge and opposition.” I pray that I be a man that stands in all circumstances and displays the attitude and heart of Christ.

Prayer:
Father forgive me for to often diverting to my own plans and purposes. I pray today that You would wash me clean and that my heart would be sensitive to Your will and to Your way. Renew my mind today and show me the steps You have planned out for me. I pray for wisdom today, discernment and favor. Help me grow in my leadership ability, in my communication skills. Help me to work wiser and not harder. Teach me Your disciplines and Your ways. I pray for my wife today and I ask You to bless her and refresh her. Draw her close to You. Speak to her and anoint her to do Your will. Keep her heart soft and compassionate. I pray for this weeks messages and ask You to speak to me. Give me the words of heaven. Thank You for a new day, I step out knowing that You are with me. Amen.