Deuteronomy 27, Psalms 63, Acts 16:1-24

What God said to me – I rarely reveal My will to My children all at once – it is usually step by step as you walk with Me and obey Me.  I use each step along the way to train you and to prepare you for what is to come.  It is not a game of hide and seek where you look and look and hopefully find it at some point.  I lead you and reveal My will step by step as we walk together.  Look at Paul. I led him to Derbe and Lystra and there he met Timothy who joined them on their missionary journey.  I led them through the regions of Phrygia and Galatia but I told them not to speak there.  I led them to Mysia but when they tried to go north to Bithynia I stopped them and told them to go to Troas where they received instructions to go on to Macedonia.  They didn’t miss My will – they found it as they followed Me and obeyed.  So don’t worry that you might somehow miss My will.  I won’t let that happen.  As you are faithful to follow Me step by step, “I AM” faithful to lead you.

Deuteronomy 25-26, Psalms 62, Acts 15:19-41

What God said to me – When you face various trials and difficulties where do you run?  Do you run to your family and friends for help or for prayer?  This is not a bad thing because you do need help and support and encouragement.  But if your first reaction is not to cry out to Me, you need to stop and repent.  “I AM” your Father.  “I AM” your very present help in time of need.  “I AM” the One who is carrying out a plan for your life that is for your good and My glory.  Whatever the issue is, you need to bring it to Me first.  I will comfort you and guide you and give you a peace and a perspective that no one else can.  I will let you know what you are to do next – if you should go to others for help or prayer or if you should just wait for Me.  The order is important, and it reveals where your faith truly is – come to Me first and let Me lead you.

Deuteronomy 23-24, Psalms 61, Acts 15:1-21

What God said to me – My word is inherently powerful and can change the hearts and minds of men when they believe it.  Church doctrine or the traditions of denominations is not what changes people – many times when it is not based on My word it does just the opposite – it repels people.  So when you have an opportunity to share your faith don’t talk about what your church teaches or believes – share what My word actually says.  The problem is that so many of you can share about your church or your preacher but you are unable to accurately handle My word.  It’s called the word of truth for a reason.  In this chaotic world of ever-changing ethics and values, people are longing to hear the truth so they have something to hold onto and to base their lives on it.  So use this time with Me in My word so I can teach you to accurately handle it and to share with those who so desperately need to hear it.