Deuteronomy 5-6, Psalms 52, Acts 9:1-19

What God said to me – I choose whom I choose to be Mine.  I chose Israel to be the nation to bless the world and I choose each child of Mine even today.  So when you look around don’t judge based on appearances or actions and think that person could never be saved.  When I called Ananias to go to Saul he originally balked because of Saul’s reputation of destroying the church.  But I chose Saul when no one else could see it – I had a plan for him.  So as you live your life don’t look at the people you encounter and base your interaction on how they look or on how they are acting.  Trust that I brought them into your sphere for a reason.  Be kind and look for opportunities to minister and share.  You don’t know who I have chosen.

Deuteronomy 4, Psalms 51, Acts 8:25-40

What God said to me – I put you where I put you for a reason so look around you – who are the people you associate with – who are the people you come into contact with?  You don’t have to go to a foreign land to be a missionary – you have a mission right where you are – to those you encounter each day.  How are you doing?  When I wanted Philip to minister to the Ethiopian eunuch, I put him there and Philip used the circumstances to engage him in conversation and share the gospel.  When he was done I took Philip away to Azotus and he didn’t miss a beat.  He believed I moved him so he could share with those who were there so he continued to minister where he found himself.  So look around you – listen to those you encounter – use their concerns and cares or joys and triumphs as a hook to engage them and share the good news of My love and faithfulness.

Deuteronomy 2-3, Psalms 50, Acts 8:1-25

What God said to me – Wandering in the wilderness is never easy – just ask My children, Israel.  But just as I did for them, “I AM” doing for you – “I AM” using this time in the wilderness as preparation for the battles to come.  “I AM” at work in you building your faith and strengthening you for what is ahead.  Trust Me.  Trust My timing.  You are living in difficult times not just in your own life but in the world.  Your goal is to remain faithful and steadfast through it all.  To accomplish that you must be more devoted than ever to this time alone with Me.  Don’t allow sadness or fear or discouragement to overtake you.  Turn to Me.  Trust Me.  Pray without ceasing and live in My word so I can strengthen and encourage you and you can stand firm and unwavering.