Isaiah 60:1-52:5, Philippians 1:27-2:18, Psalms 72:1-20, Proverbs 24:11-12
What God said to me – If you ever stand in a crowded place for very long, whether it is at a ball game, or a concert, or even church, you will inevitably hear a lot of grumbling and complaining – it’s too hot – it’s too cold – why is it moving so slowly – I’m hungry – who’s blocking things up – they need a better system – they must not know what they are doing – and on and on. So, what about you – how do you respond in those kinds of situations? Do you find yourself joining in and piling on? Typically, these situations are not life and death, they are mere inconveniences and how you handle them says volumes about your walk – are you walking in the Spirit or in the flesh? By doing things without grumbling or disputing or complaining, you show how different My children are from the world. You demonstrate your faith in Me that “I AM” at work in every situation, whether major or minor and your faith and trust shine as a light to the world. In this tumultuous world there is so little peace and calm that your steadfast behavior in everyday situations is an encouragement and an example and a light in the darkness. “I AM” at work in you in every situation you encounter so let the words of your mouth and the example you set reflect that truth.