MATTHEW 21:18-22 (2025)

MATTHEW 21:18-22

18 While returning to the city early in the morning, Jesus felt hungry. 19 He noticed a fig tree by the road, went up to it and found nothing on it but leaves. So he said to the tree, “Never again bear fruit!” And immediately, the fig tree withered. 20 When the disciples saw this, they were astonished and said, “How did the fig tree suddenly dry up?” 21 Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you: if you had faith and did not doubt, not only could you do what I did to the fig tree, but you could even say to that mountain, ‘Go, and throw yourself into the sea!’ and it would be done. 22 Whatever you ask for in prayer, full of faith, you will receive.”

---- mine,

I hunger for your love, I hunger for you to talk to Me and tell Me everything that is going on in your life. I hunger for your nearness, to be one with you, to abide in you, and have you abide in Me. Don't let your life become a sham, hollow, full of empty promises like the fig tree covered in leaves. Do not let your life be a lie, indicating that you have to give what you clearly do not. I abhor hypocrites and liars. But the humble, to be obedient, the contrite of heart are the ones I love and will eagerly help and fill with every good and perfect gift if you would only ask. I long to fill your life with all that is good, all that is beautiful, all that is perfect, but you ignore me, preferring to trust your own wisdom and judgement. You are determined to live your life apart from Me, and if you do, you will eventually shrivel up, wither, and die. Come to Me in all your necessities in life, confide in Me, ask, and you will receive all you need and My Kingdom as well. Begin now to ask in faith for all you need with expectant faith, and you will see miracles take place in your life and in the lives of those you love.

JOHN 10:1-4 (2025)

JOHN 10:1-4

Truly, I say to you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate, but climbs in some other way, is a thief and a robber. 

But the shepherd of the sheep enters by the gate. 

The keeper opens the gate to him and the sheep hear his voice; he calls each of his sheep by name and leads them out. 

When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him for they know his voice.

---- mine,

Be alert. Be vigilant. Be aware. There are many false prophets in the world who speak in My Name; they are thieves and liars. Recognize who they are - they know neither you nor your name, but you know Me and My voice. I have called you by the name I have given you. Like all the sheep who are Mine, come to Me when I call you, and I lead you out to green pastures, to clear running streams, and feed you. In Me and with Me, you find rest, and you will be renewed and strengthened. Come away with Me often and remain with Me. Without Me, you will be easily beguiled by the world and its false promises and deceitful ways. The world promises pleasures that will steal your joy and peace. Resist the temptations and the allure of the world, which are fading and will leave you sad and dissatisfied. When tempted, recall My love, recall past blessings and favors. Recall that it is I alone who can provide you with all you need in this life that will assure you eternity with me in the presence of My Father and the Spirit forever. Wait for Me patiently to come. Do not rush out when the gatekeeper opens the gate, and a stranger calls your name. Do not be deceived by anything that the stranger says; wait in faith for Me. I will come. I will call your name, you will recognise My voice because you are familiar with its sound, and I will lead you out in safety and ensure that no harm comes to you from the wolves who tirelessly seek your destruction, and I will do so until the end of your pilgrimage on earth.