January 4, 2024

Nahum 1-3

What God said to me – Who can endure My indignation or stand before My anger when My patience comes to an end and judgment falls?  No one can stand before My wrath when it is poured out, but to those who know Me, I will be a stronghold.  I know those who take refuge in Me and I reveal Myself to those who seek me.  Even in the midst of all the chaos of the world, you can have peace and you can share the source of that peace with those I bring to you.  Most of the world will not listen and their response will be disbelief, but there will be a few who long for the peace they see in you and who will respond to the good news you share.  Don’t be discouraged.  “I AM” still in control.

January 3, 2024

Micah 1-7

What God said to me – Though there is darkness all about, “I AM” your light in the midst of it.  Just as your eyes are drawn to a light in the darkness, let your eyes be drawn to Me in the darkness and chaos of the world.  You must trust that there is coming a day when I will plead your case and execute justice for you.  I will bring you into the light forever and you will see My righteousness.  Know that as you wait for Me and cry out to Me that I will hear you.  You walk with me and focus on Me and go where I lead and obey as I direct and I will glorify Myself through you.  People all around you are confused and afraid.  I will use you to bring comfort to them.  I will bring them to you.  You be faithful to share.

January 2, 2024

Jonah 1-4

What God said to me – I know you want Me to come and establish My kingdom but don’t be so focused on what is to come that you forget about the people around you.  Don’t write them off because they are different than you or because they refuse to repent.  Your responsibility is not to judge, that is Mine.  Your responsibility is to walk with Me and obey Me.  In spite of appearances, there are still some who would be saved.  You be My witness of My love and the salvation I offer.  You be the watchman on the wall warning of what is to come so they have the opportunity to repent.  You walk in such a way that you are above reproach.  You never know who is watching you.  People are searching for someone genuine.  Let Me use you to show them what walking with Me is like.  I will use you to accomplish My purposes.