Habakkuk 3, Isaiah 55, Revelation 9

What God said to me – Judgment was coming, and Habakkuk knew it.  Not only had he prophesied it, but he knew Me and He knew My character so he waited quietly before Me knowing an invasion was coming and his people would be devastated.  While he waited, he purposed in his heart to exult in Me – to rejoice in Me because I was the God of his salvation, even when the judgment was not because of his sin, but because of his nation’s sin.  When I make the decision to execute judgment on a nation because of its sin there is sometimes a remnant of My children, like Habakkuk, who suffer the consequences of their nation’s sin.  Never forget that all that happens to My children is for their good and My glory so be like Habakkuk in whatever circumstance you find yourself and purpose in your heart to exult In Me, the God of your salvation.  I will be your strength and peace throughout it all.

Habakkuk 1-2, Isaiah 55, Revelation 8

What God said to me – Habakkuk lived in a society where he was surrounded by violence and sin – he had to look upon wickedness and see the violence and destruction – the law was ignored, and justice was perverted.  You live in a similar time.  I will tell you what I told Habakkuk, “Look among the nations!  Observe! Be astonished!  Wonder! Because “I AM” doing something in your days you would not believe it if you were told.”  Now is the time for you to truly trust My sovereignty and My plan.  The world is moving toward judgment, and you must hold on and believe that no matter what is happening, “I AM” in control and working out My plan.  Feel the urgency.  It is of utmost importance that you call on others to seek Me while I still may be found.  Call on them to forsake their wicked ways and return to Me.  I will have compassion on all who come and will abundantly pardon and forgive.

Nahum 3, Isaiah 54, Revelation 7

What God said to me – Long ago I used My prophet Nahum to prophesy about the coming judgment of Assyria.  I told them, “Behold “I AM” against you” and judgment fell, and their nation was destroyed.  There is nothing more terrible than for a person or a nation to hear that “I AM” against them.  There is coming a day when I will no longer hold back My hand of judgment and the world will hear Me say, “Behold “I AM” against you.”  But to you, My child, I say, ““I AM” for you and if I be for you, who can be against you?”  Never forget this – as you go throughout your day, remember “I AM” for you.  Whatever you encounter, remember “I AM” for you.  I have a plan for your life that is for your good and My glory because “I AM” for you.  “I AM” using everything in your life, “good” and “bad” to transform you into My image because “I AM” for you.  “I AM” coming again because “I AM” for you.