2 Chronicles 8:11-10:19, Romans 8:9-25, Psalms 18:16-36, Proverbs 19 :26

What God said to me – It seems the older you get and the worse the world gets, the more you long for My coming and the more you look forward to the day when you will be in heaven with Me.  Those who don’t know Me say that’s just “pie in the sky” – while it sounds wonderful, it’s not reality, it’s just a pipe dream.  However, My plans for you are for a future and a hope.  I have given you My Spirit as a pledge and a guarantee that I will fulfill My promise to you.  My Spirit Himself testifies with your spirit that you are My child and as My child you are fellow heir with My Son, Jesus Christ.  So, while you groan because of the difficulties and darkness you experience in this world, remember the sufferings of this present time can’t compare with the glory that is to come.  Keep your eyes set on things above – on Me – so that you walk in the Spirit and in a manner worthy of your calling.  “I AM” your Abba Father – keep your eyes on Me.

2 Chronicles 6:12-8:10, Romans 7:14-8:8, Psalms 18:1-15, Proverbs 19:24-25

What God said to me – Sometimes the greatest battle you face as a Christian is the battle within – walking in the Spirit or walking in the flesh.  It is a constant struggle because you live in an ungodly world and you are surrounded by and bombarded with ungodly images and culture from television and movies to just walking down the street and ungodly behavior is touted as normal.  So, what are you as My child to do so you can walk in a manner worthy of your calling?  There is an old Sitting Bull quote about having an evil dog and a good dog inside of him who are constantly fighting – when asked which one wins out, he replied, “the one I feed the most.”  The same is true for you – I have given you everything you need for life and godliness. I have even put My Spirit in you, so you are without excuse when you choose sin over walking with Me.  The more you feed on My word and seeking Me in prayer and fellowship, the less you will find yourself choosing to follow the flesh.  I will make you holy and sanctify you as you walk with Me moment by moment.  Let Me do My perfect work in you.

2 Chronicles 4:1-6:11, Romans 7:1-13, Psalms 17:1-15, Proverbs 19 :22-23

What God said to me – You’ve heard the saying, “the best is yet to come”.  However, it is only true for those who are My children – for those who are not, their portion is this life – the best they experience in this life is the best there is for them.  They will die and leave what they have to their children.  The only time they will see Me is at the judgment when they bow their knee and acknowledge Me as God – as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.  So, don’t be jealous or envious of their lives here because this is it for them and after this is judgment, but for you the best is truly coming.  As you walk through the trials and difficulties of this life with its ups and downs, keep your eyes on Me, the Author and Finisher of your faith knowing that not only am I with you, but that you will be with Me in the end when you will see Me face to face.