Judges 1:1-2:23
What God said to me – “I AM” always watching. “I AM” always with you. Stay close to Me. Listen to Me. Respond in obedience when I speak. Moving away from Me happens one step at a time. When I speak to you . . . when I warn you . . . when I chastise you – listen to Me. Turn quickly back to Me or you will find yourself quickly falling away. Before you realize what has happened, you will be going your own way . . . no longer seeking Me . . . no longer serving Me but serving your own desires. Don’t let that happen. Stay close to Me. Grasp on to every word I say. “I AM” here and I will not leave you. In your weakness, cling to Me and I will make you strong.