Deuteronomy 31-32, Psalms 66, Acts 18

What God said to me – “I AM” a Father who loves His children.  Because I love My children, I discipline them for their good.  The thing that usually comes to mind when you hear discipline is punishment but punishment is usually a very small part of discipline.  When you hear discipline – think training.  “I AM” training My children so they are prepared and able to carry out the ministry and plans I have for them.  Like the drill sergeant who makes his soldiers run for miles carrying a heavy pack – he is not punishing them, he is training and conditioning them for what is ahead.  So when I place a burden or trial in your life turn to Me for instruction and training, trusting that “I AM” at work disciplining you for what is to come.  This time with Me is very important for your preparation and training so make it a priority in your daily walk.

Deuteronomy 29-30, Psalms 65, Acts 17

What God said to me – I have made every nation that lives on the face of the earth and have determined their appointed times and boundaries.  I elevate some to positions of power and diminish others.  Don’t be concerned or frightened when you see things change and the chaos surrounding those changes.  You can know for certain that “I AM” behind it all and orchestrating the events to fulfill My plan.  You can see the upheaval in elections and parties and populations but be assured that “I AM” allowing all of it and moving the world to its final conclusion and judgment.  Pray for those I have called to come to Me quickly.  Pray for Israel to repent and turn to Me for their salvation.  Pray for My will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.  Then sit back and watch Me fulfilling My plan trusting that “I AM” truly sovereign.

Deuteronomy 28, Psalms 64, Acts 16:19-40

What God said to me – In your life you are going to face many difficulties and trials and challenges – some very difficult and even life threatening and some minor inconveniences and irritations.  How are you going to respond in each situation?  It really should be the same no matter how difficult or how minor the circumstance.  It should be one of praise and thanksgiving and trust that “I AM” at work in your life.  Paul and Silas were in a difficult life-threatening situation and yet they were praising Me and singing hymns and in doing so they were making an impact on others around them – the other prisoners were listening.  Don’t forget that others are always watching you to see how you respond.  Do you snap at the store clerk over a perceived offense or are you kind and gracious?  Do you tell the doctors and nurses that “I AM” your healer and you are grateful for how “I AM” using them to minister?  Your responses are revelations of your actual spiritual walk.  How are you doing?