1 Chronicles 9-10, Proverbs 17:14-28, 1 Thessalonians 1

What God said to me – The world today is in many ways like the society that the believers in Thessalonica lived in.  It was ungodly and perverse and hated Christians and what they represented to the point of ever-growing persecution and yet those who became believers actively tried to imitate Me and to walk in holiness.  As a result, they became wonderful examples of godly Christians and were effective witnesses because of it.  Their focus was to serve Me no matter what as they waited for My Son to return and rescue them from the wrath that was to come.  The time of My wrath being poured out is rapidly approaching but so is My rescue of those who are Mine.  As you wait anxiously for it you must live like the Thessalonians.  Purpose to imitate My holiness in your daily walk so that you are a godly example to others and so you are able to be an effective witness to those who are lost.

1 Chronicles 8, Proverbs 17:1-14, Ephesians 6

What God said to me – I have instructed you as My child not to be conformed to this world but to be transformed by the renewing of your mind so that you may prove what My will is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.  This is what it means to put on the helmet of salvation.  As you spend time with Me in My word your mind is renewed and your understanding of Me and My character is expanded and ingrained so you will know My will and not fall into the delusion that is overtaking the world.  It is what gives you the wherewithal to pray at all times in the Spirit and to be alert so you can avoid the schemes of the devil and can persevere in prayer and petitions for all the saints.  The battle is growing heated, and time is running short – now is not the time to rest or let up.  It is the time for you to put on your armor, take up the sword of the Spirit and pray.

1 Chronicles 7, Proverbs 16:18-33, Ephesians 6

What God said to me – I have told you that these days are evil, and time is running out so you must be strong in order to stand against the schemes of the devil.  So, how do you do that?  Apart from Me you can’t!  Your own strength and willpower and ability is not sufficient and if you rely on them, you will fall.  You must be strong in Me and in the strength of My might.  I have given you everything you need for life and godliness and you must be diligent to use it all.  It is in this time that you learn how and in your daily walk that you practice it and live it out.  When a soldier is in the middle of a war, he doesn’t suit up with his armor and weapons when he feels like it – he does it every day and when the battle is particularly hot, he never takes them off.  So, every day you too must put on the full armor that I have provided you.  Make this a habit of your time with Me – go over each piece of your armor and weaponry and put them on with all prayer and petition so that you will be able to stand firm and resist the enemy.