Deuteronomy 31:1-32:27, Luke 12:8-34, Psalms 78:32-55, Proverbs 12:21-23

What God said to me – People often talk about coincidences or serendipity or good luck or bad luck and while superstitious people may believe in them, there are no such things – there is only My sovereignty.  “I AM” in control of every little thing in your life.  So, when you run into someone out of the blue who you were just thinking about or praying for, it’s not a coincidence, it’s an opportunity I brought for you to share and to minister.  When you have a need that you have been praying for and you get an unexpected gift or a bonus at work, it’s not good luck, but My provision in answering your prayer.  Conversely when something bad happens – a flat tire or a wreck or an illness or whatever – it’s not bad luck, it’s Me sovereignly working in your life to accomplish something or to teach you something, so, look to Me and trust.  This time with Me is important to prepare you for what I know you will be encountering.  As you are in My word, the things you read and study and meditate on are there so I can bring them to mind when you need them for comfort or encouragement or to share with others.  “I AM” with you always and I will bring to mind what you need, as you need it.  Be faithful to this time.

Deuteronomy 29-30, Luke 11:37-12:7, Psalms 78:1-31, Proverbs 12:19-20

What God said to me – We’ve all been to a family event and there was one child who was compliant and eager to please – they answered your questions, responded with a “yes ma’am” or a “no sir” and obeyed immediately – they were a joy to be with – and there was another child who was recalcitrant and refused to respond – they ignored instructions and wouldn’t cooperate or obey even when threatened with punishment – their obedience only came when the promised punishment was finally meted out and only because they wanted their toy back or to resume play.  Israel was much like the recalcitrant child – they didn’t respond or obey until judgment fell and punishment was meted out.  Then they would return and search diligently for Me.  What about you?  So many of My children go about their day to day lives virtually ignoring Me.  They don’t open My word to hear from Me, and they certainly never seek Me out for fellowship or worship or pray until something “bad” happens and then they come running.  I long for children who are eager to please Me – who seek Me out for fellowship and worship and prayer at all times, both “good” and “bad” and who are eager to obey and please Me.  You be that child.  You be the child who brings Me joy.

Deuteronomy 28, Luke 11:14-36, Psalms 77:1-20, Proverbs 12:18

What God said to me – Have you ever been in the dark, but in the distance, there was a single light shining?  The darker it gets, the brighter the light becomes and the closer you get, the lighter it gets.  The world is becoming an increasingly dark place, but “I AM” still the Light of the world.  I live in the lives of My children, so, those who are Mine should have My light shining out of them.  Do you?  You don’t light a light in the darkness and then put in under a bushel basket or hide it under a bed or lock it away in a closet – you put it out where it can illuminate the darkness.  Just as moths are drawn to a light in the darkness, I’ll draw people to your light for you to share with and minister to, but to do that, you have to let your light shine.  You know people – family, friends, co-workers, acquaintances – who you are not sure if they are Christians.  If it is not evident – if they are not shining their “light” for Me, then very probably they are not Mine.  Don’t let there be any question that you are Mine.  Let your light so shine before men that they see your good works and glorify Me. Let My light in you draw them.