Daniel 1, Isaiah 22, 2 Corinthians 2:14-17, 3

What God said to me – Occasionally an individual or a group will write an open letter that is published in the paper or read publicly usually to take a stance for or against something or someone.  You are My open letter, not written in ink but by My Spirit on your heart.  Open letters are meant to be read – to be shared.  You have a story that you need to share of what I have done for you and how I changed you.  You have a story that you need to share of how I walk with you and guide you and meet your needs.  You have a story that needs to be shared of My sufficiency and peace and joy even in the most difficult circumstances.  Don’t be like Moses and put a veil over your face – let people see your relationship with Me always – don’t put a veil on before one group and take it off when you are with others.  Let your light shine before men so they see Me in you as I transform you into My image.

Ezekiel 48, Isaiah 21, 2 Corinthians 1:23-24, 2

What God said to me – Did you know your life has an aroma?  Some smells are pleasant and welcoming, and others are disgusting and repulsive.  When you walk with Me and allow Me to lead you each step of the way, your life will exude the sweet aroma of My Spirit.  You are My fragrance in the world to those who are being saved and to those who are perishing.  Just as some people love the smell of chocolate but others don’t care for it at all, your life when you walk with Me will have the same effect on the people you meet.  Some will be drawn to the aroma of Me exuding from you and others will be repulsed.  The problem is when you walk in the flesh and not in the Spirit, your aroma changes.  When the Jews offered sacrifices to Me with sincere hearts, the aroma was pleasant and acceptable to Me, but they could offer the same sacrifices to Me out of duty and not sincerity, and the smell was abhorrent to Me.  When you strive to follow Me with sincerity, you aroma will be sweet and acceptable to Me and I will use it to draw others.

Ezekiel 46-47, Isaiah 20, 2 Corinthians 1

What God said to me – In this world you will have tribulation – it’s just a part of life.  When man fell and sin entered the world, suffering quickly followed.  Sin has consequences whether it’s your own personal sin or the sin of society in general.  In a fallen world trials and hurts are a natural part of it.  I have told you over and over again that everything that happens in your life is for your good and My glory – especially your suffering.  I know that seems like an oxymoron, but it’s true.  I suffered while I was on this earth so “I AM” able to comfort you who are Mine because I understand what you are going through and the questions your struggles raise in your mind.  Just as I comfort you in your afflictions, you then are able to comfort and encourage others who are experiencing trials.  So, as you go through hard times cling to Me and My word for comfort and then be alert because I will bring others to you who need the same comfort.