1 Samuel 16, Psalms 100, Romans 6

What God said to me – I called and anointed David to be king long before he actually became king.  So what did he do in the interim before My promise became a reality in his life?  He served faithfully in the areas I placed him and was faithful to minister to those I brought to him – even an ungodly king.  He understood that all that happened to him was preparation for what was to come.  In the same way I have called you to be My child and promised you an inheritance – a kingdom where I will reign and My will is going to be done.  So how are you to live in the interim before My promise becomes a reality in your life?  You are to follow David’s example and serve faithfully wherever I place you and minister to those I bring across your path.  Like David, “I AM” preparing you for what is to come.  So eagerly embrace the blessings and trials in your life because I use them all to transform you day by day until you meet Me face to face.

1 Samuel 15, Psalms 99, Romans 5

What God said to me – Pride is a terrible thing and it always leads to a fall.  Like Lucifer who fell trying to raise himself above Me rather than acknowledging that “I AM” God and there is no one like Me, pride is idolatry.  You are replacing Me and My will with yourself.  You are applauding all you have done without acknowledging that all you have and are comes from Me.  Look at Saul who built a monument to himself after I sent him to destroy the Amalekites even though he disobeyed My instructions in what to do.  Then he justified his sin by saying he did it so he could honor Me.  Disobedience, like pride, is also idolatry.  You are putting yourself above Me saying I don’t want to or have to do that.  When you begin to look at your disobedience from this perspective you’ll begin to understand how terrible sin is. I alone am God and worthy of praise and glory and honor – no one is above Me – not even you.

1 Samuel 14, Psalms 98, Romans 5

What God said to me – The one thing the world wants is peace – peace among the nations – peace between individuals – peace within themselves.  Sometimes they try to find peace through negotiations.  Other times they try subjugation trying to force people to comply with their beliefs or behavior.  Individuals have tried everything imaginable to end the restlessness and angst and worry that constantly grips their lives.  However there is only one source of true peace and that is Me.  I have made peace with you and for you through My Son Jesus Christ.  Those who are justified by faith can stand in grace and peace and exult in the hope that is to come.  You can have peace knowing that “I AM” in control.  You can have peace knowing that you are My child and nothing can take you out of My hand.  You can have peace knowing that I will never leave you or forsake you.  You can have peace knowing that “I AM” coming for you and you will forever be with Me.