2 Samuel 22, John 3

What God said to me – People have a misunderstanding about salvation.  They think that if they don’t believe in My Son, Jesus, and accept Him as their Savior then they are going to be judged.  But the reality is that they are already under judgment because they are as sinners and not worthy to be in My presence.  I could have left things that way and everyone would have been eternally separated from Me.  But because of My love I sent My Son to save a world that was already under judgment.  He became a propitiation for the wrath of My judgment for those who would believe but all who would not believe remain under judgement and will face its consequences.  Believing in Him is the only way to escape the judgment and be saved from the wrath that is to come and walking with me in obedience demonstrates your belief.

2 Samuel 21, Psalms 118:14-29, John 2

What God said to me – “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”  So how are you doing – do you really believe it?  Do you really trust that all that is going on in your life and in the world is because I made it happen today?  Are you rejoicing because of it?  Read that verse again and realize there is no wiggle room – good or bad – easy or difficult – life changing or just another day.  Your response is not to be based on the things that happened but it is to be based on the fact that “I AM” in control and carrying out My sovereign plan in My perfect time.  This is why My children can have joy and peace even in the midst of the greatest tragedies and adversities and like Job can say “blessed be the name of the Lord.”

2 Samuel 20, Psalms 118:1-16, John 2

What God said to me – Make no mistake about it – Israel is not going anywhere.  My lovingkindness toward them is everlasting.  As long as there is a sun and moon shining in the sky, the nation of Israel will exist.  “I AM” a covenant keeping God.  The distress they are experiencing is only temporary and I will use it to cause them to turn back to Me.  They will learn that it is better to take refuge in Me than to trust in men.  So you stand back and watch Me work in Israel and take comfort that just as “I AM” keeping My covenant with them, I will also be faithful to keep My covenant with you.  In these difficult times take refuge in Me and in My word.