Genesis 49-50, Job 30, 1 Peter 3:17-22, 4

What God said to me – There is no question that some point in your life you will suffer because of the consequences of your actions.  The question is – will this suffering be a consequence of your own sin or a consequence of your refusal to sin?  There is a world of difference between the two.  When you suffer as a consequence of your own sin the purpose of your suffering is for judgment and to bring you to a renewed and restored relationship with Me.  When your suffering is the result of persecution because you refuse to sin or is the result of someone else’s sin, you must turn to Me in trust and believe that “I AM” doing a work in your life that will be for your good and My glory.  You can know that when you suffer this way and respond this way that “I AM’ well pleased with you, My child.

Genesis 47-48, Job 29, 1 Peter 3

What God said to me – No matter what season of life you find yourself in, there is never a bad time to reflect – to look at where you are – not just physically, but spiritually.  Use this time of reflection to honestly assess your life and goals and direction.  Seek Me and let My Spirit show you and teach you.  As He reveals to you where you have been and where you are, seek His direction as to where I want you to go and changes I want you to make. Your walk with Me should never be static.  You never “arrive”.  You never mature completely or arrive at perfection.  There are untold depths to Me and our relationship and you will spend eternity discovering My glory.

Genesis 46, Job 28, 1 Peter 1:22-25, 2

What God said to me – You are not just My child, but you are also My priest, set apart to serve Me and to worship Me.  The way you speak, the way you live and conduct yourself should show that you are set apart for Me and separate from the world.  You are a part of My royal priesthood.  This does not mean that you should withdraw from society and never interact with the world.  On the contrary, your responsibility is to proclaim who “I AM” and how I called you out of the darkness and into My light.  Your behavior should be above reproach in the world.  You should be known by your diligence and honesty and kindness.  There should be no question that you are My child.