1 Corinthians 15-16

What God said to me – In a world that is constantly changing – and not for the good – you must remain steadfast, immovable, and always abounding in My work.  I know it is difficult when things are going downhill so quickly.  You will become the target of the world for contempt.  Their hatred more and more will be directed toward those who are Mine.  It will be difficult for you to respond in love and with kindness.  It will be difficult to remain steadfast when it seems everyone is turning against you and against Me.  You must cling to Me even more and seek Me even more.  Never forget that in the twinkling of an eye “it will all be changed”.  Hope for that moment.  Cling to that hope.  “I AM” coming soon.

1 Corinthians 12-14

What God said to me – Your service to Me must be out of love – love for Me and love for others.  When I saved you I called you to ministry – to Me and to others – and I gifted you to be able to carry out that ministry.  You can minister and exercise your spiritual gifts – whether teaching or prophecy or mercy or giving or whatever your gifts may be – out of a sense of duty and service, but if you do it without love, you cannot please Me.  Love should be the foundation of all you do.  When you serve with love wherever I call you, your service will be effective.  People sense when you don’t care so they don’t respond.  People long to be loved so when you extend love to them, they are more receptive to Me because they see Me in you.

1 Corinthians 9-11

What God said to me – Paul was confident enough in his walk that he told the Corinthians to imitate him just as he imitated Me.  What about you?  Is your walk with Me so close that you act like Me?  Could you in good conscience encourage others to imitate you?  That’s the way it should be.  When you walk with Me in obedience and love, you are an example I use to encourage other believers.  When you are disobedient and neglect your walk with Me, you are an obstacle, not just to other believers, but to non-believers also.  Walk in such a way that you bring honor and glory to My name then I can use you as a witness to those around you, both believers and non-believers.