Judges 13-14, John 1:29-51, Psalms 102:1-28, Proverbs 14:15-16

What God said to me – There have been many books and movies about people who travel from this time to a time past or a time in the future to find happiness and purpose.  Many people waste their lives wishing things were different – wishing they lived in a different time or place or wishing they had a different family or wishing they had wealth and prosperity.  My sovereignty is over every detail of your life.  I put you where I put you for a reason.  I put you in the time and place and family you are in for a reason.  Look at Samson – I put him in the time and place he was in to deliver Israel from the Philistines – even before he was born, I made it clear to his parents.  I put John the Baptist in the time and place he was so he could make way for My Son, Jesus – so he could call people to repentance and point them to salvation.  Look to Me and I will teach you and show you why you are where you are, and I will use you to accomplish My purpose as you surrender your life to Me. 

Judges 11-12, John 1:1-28, Psalms 101:1-8, Proverbs 14:13-14

What God said to me – Golf is the only sport where you are your own referee.  You count your own strokes and call your own penalties.  The integrity of the game is based on your own personal integrity and willingness to follow the rules.  Your handicap is based on the scores that you self-report and the sport counts on your accurate and timely reporting.  In your walk as My child, I expect you to walk in a manner worthy of your calling.  I have given you My word and My Spirit to teach you what that means and to convict you and correct you when you miss the mark.  Your responsibility is to commit in your heart and mind to walk in the blameless way wherever you are and whatever you are doing.  There can be no exceptions.  Even when no one sees or knows, you must walk in integrity in your heart.  You must be consistent, especially in your home so that those who are closest to you know your faithfulness and commitment to a holy life.  Set no worthless thing before your eyes and commit to do even the most basic things like eating and drinking to My glory.

Judges 9:22-10:18, Luke 24:13-53, Psalms 100:1-5, Proverbs 14:11-12

What God said to me – The United States has long since moved away from being a Christian nation to becoming one where My word is banned and public prayer is frowned on – yet in times of national crisis like 9-11, churches fill up and people sing “God Bless America”.  They suddenly want Me and My protection and My blessing.  Israel was like that.  They turned from Me and served the gods of the nations around them.  However, when they were attacked and made subservient to those nations, they would cry out to Me for deliverance.  They would repent temporarily until they got what they wanted and then they would slide back into idolatry.  You must constantly be on guard so that you don’t fall into the same pattern.  It is easy during times of peace and blessing to begin to neglect this time with Me because you don’t feel the urgency to cry out to Me.  However, it is during these quiet, peaceful times that I can teach you the truths and principals that will build you up and help you to handle the difficulties that will happen in your life.