Esther 5-6, Isaiah 41:8-29, 2 Thessalonians 2

What God said to me – As you read the book of Esther notice that “I AM” not mentioned by name and yet My sovereignty and My power are displayed throughout.  Without My fore planning what are the odds that a Jewish girl would become queen over a country at a time when there was a plot to kill all the Jews?  What about the odds of her uncle breaking up an assassination plot against the king?  What about that same king having a sleepless night and having historical records read to put him to sleep and the one chosen to be read was about the assassination plot?  Coincidences?  Absolutely not!  What you see is a demonstration of My sovereignty and My long-established plans being carried out.  So, as you see the news and all that is going on around the world, remember this account.  Things may be happening so fast and changing so quickly that you can’t keep up and no one is sure what is going to happen next but be assured that I do.  “I AM” in control and carrying out My plans to the “t”.  So, don’t be disturbed or afraid no matter what you see or hear.  Remember Esther and trust My sovereignty.

Esther 3-4, Isaiah 41:1-20, 2 Thessalonians 1

What God said to me – When I said to forget the things that lie behind and to press on toward the mark of your high calling, I didn’t mean to just forget the bad things – your failures – your defeats – I meant all things.  Don’t allow your walk with Me to become like the middle-aged guy who is constantly touting his great win in high school, living off of past glories and successes.  Just because you went on a mission trip or taught Sunday School in the past doesn’t mean that you are walking with Me and serving Me today.  You don’t reach the mark of your high calling until the end of the race so don’t stop pressing forward toward the goal.  You may retire from your secular job, but there is no retirement from your high calling so keep pressing forward.  Look for opportunities to minister and to share each day with those I bring across your path so that My name is glorified in you, and you are counted worthy of your calling.

Esther 1-2, Isaiah 40:15-31, Philemon 1

What God said to me – Presidents can come in with executive orders and dictators can make sweeping changes, but remember they have no power or authority that I have not given them.  I can blow on them and they will wither and be carried away like a dandelion in the wind.  Keep this in mind when so many things are happening so quickly.  It is I who is in control and “I AM” using them to carry out My plans.  I sit above the circle of the earth and orchestrate My plans established before the foundations of the world.  Don’t panic or give up because the world seems bent on destruction.  You continue to pray and minister within your sphere of influence, encouraging those around you and pointing them to Me.  It should be a time of great anticipation as My plans come together so watch with great interest, pray without ceasing, and look for your blessed hope.