Deuteronomy 4, Luke 6:39-7:10, Psalms 68:1-18, Proverbs 11:28

What God said to me – One of the greatest illustrations and confirmations of My sovereignty and plan for the world and for your life is the nation of Israel.  They were created because of My promise to Abraham.  I led them into Egypt, and I led them out of Egypt by signs and wonders and by a mighty hand and outstretched arm.  I spoke to them from the midst of a fire and gave them My law.  I led them by a cloud and a fire to the promised land.  I disciplined them and scattered them among the nations according to My word.  In these last days I have brought them back to the land according to My promise and they will never leave it.  “I AM” a faithful God.  So, when things in the world or in your life seem to be going crazy and you feel like I’m nowhere around, remember the example of Israel.  I have a plan that “I AM” working out for Israel and for the world and for you.  When you can’t see My hand or feel My presence, remember your senses are not what gives you assurance of My nearness or My sovereignty – it is My word.  Even when you can’t see Me or feel Me, “I AM” with you because I said I would never leave you or forsake you.  Look to My word – look at the example of Israel and believe.

Deuteronomy 2-3, Luke 6:12-28, Psalms 67:1-7, Proverbs 11:27

What God said to me – Have you noticed that rage and hatred have become an everyday part of life.   When you were young you never heard of road rage much less people shooting off guns in public and running cars into crowds of people.  What has happened to change society so drastically?  You are living in the last days and people have exchanged My truth for a lie and they are reaping the consequences.  There is hatred and anger and polarization, and no amount of discussion or logic can change it because they are succumbing to the delusion prophesied to come in the end days.  They truly believe the lies and that any means is justified to gain their end.  Men will hate you and ostracize you and insult you and scorn your name as evil for My sake.  So, what are you to do?  You are to leap with joy and be glad for great is your reward in heaven when men hate you for My sake.  You are to love your enemies and do good to those who hate you.  You are to pray for them and bless them and treat them the way you want to be treated.  Will it be easy?  Absolutely not!  This time with Me is more important than ever for you to draw strength and to stand firm and walk in a manner worthy of your calling.

Numbers 36, Deuteronomy 1, Luke 5:29-6:11, Psalms 66:1-20, Proverbs 11 :24-26

What God said to me – An oxymoron is a figure of speech that seems contradictory – like a “jumbo shrimp” or “terribly good”.  In Proverbs it says that the one who scatters what he has will increase what he has but the one who holds on to what he has ends up in want.  Think of the farmer – he needs seed to grow crops but what if he just kept the seed in his barn?  He’d never have any crops and the seed would rot, but if he would scatter the seed, his seed supply would dwindle, but in the end, he would gain more crops and more seed.  In your life don’t hoard what I have done for you physically or spiritually but share generously.  Give and minister graciously to those I bring to you.  Share what I have done in your life and how I have blessed you.  David said, “I will tell of what He has done for My soul.”  He didn’t just share the “good” things – he told of his trials and how I refined him as silver – how he was oppressed by men, but I brought him through.  Don’t sugar coat your testimony but share your trials and struggles and how I was always faithful.