2 Chronicles 35-36, 1 Corinthians 1:1-17, Psalms 27:1-6, Proverbs 20:20-21

What God said to me – You live in an age of corruption.  Sin and ungodliness are exploding and judgment is coming.  It is inevitable.  However, don’t be frightened or dismayed because in every time of judgment I have kept for Myself a faithful remnant who I prepared and enabled to stand – Noah and his family – Elijah and the seven thousand who refused to bow to Baal – Daniel – Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah – Ezekiel – thousands of others who remain unnamed but who were faithful to stand.  Before Judah went into captivity in Babylon, I established a king, Josiah, who was the last king who did what was right in My sight.  He restored My house, discovered My lost word, and led the people in revival and recommitment to My covenant.  Judgment was not averted, but Josiah’s faithfulness helped those like Daniel who went into captivity to stand strong and to trust Me in the midst of it.  In these last days, I’m calling out My people to be a faithful remnant and to stand strong on My word.  Whether it is teaching or preaching or just sharing as I lead, be committed to reaching others so that in that day you will faithfully stand.

2 Chronicles 33:14-34:33, Romans 16:10-27, Psalms 26:1-12, Proverbs 20:19

What God said to me – Josiah was the last king of Judah who did right in My sight.  One of the things he did was order the restoration of My house.  During the work they discovered the Book of the Law, My word, which had been lost.  It is a sad picture of the state of My people – not only were they neglecting My word, but they didn’t even know where it was!  Before you “tsk, tsk” too much, think about, not just society in general, but My church.  There is a song called “Dusty Bibles”, and the first line pretty well sums it up, “we got dust on our Bibles, brand new iPhones.”  You live in an age of information overload – twenty-four-hour news – social media – addictive games – email – YouTube –Tik Tok – you can scroll the morning away without even realizing it and without a thought of Me or My word.  It is so easy to fall into that trap if you are not disciplined and purposeful.  Determine to start your day with Me – set your mind on things above – then end your day with Me and it will make it easier to walk with Me in the in between.  Put your devices down and pick up My word.

2 Chronicles 32:1-33:13, Romans 15:23-16:9, Psalms 25:16-22, Proverbs 20:16-18

What God said to me – “The Lord spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention.”  This is one of the saddest verses in My word.  You read it and think, “how awful – how could they do that?”  Yet My people today for the most part do the same thing.  I have given My children My word and put My Spirit within them as a Helper and Teacher and yet few ever open My word, much less seek to hear from Me.  My sheep hear My voice and I know them and they follow Me.  I have given you everything you need for life and godliness and have promised that if you seek Me, you will find Me – that is what this lifelong conversation is all about – you seeking Me and Me leading and teaching you and speaking with you as you open My word.  Don’t rush through this time because you have so much to do but learn to stop and seek and read and listen “because you have so much to do”, you need My help and direction first.