Deuteronomy 7-8, Psalms 53, Acts 9:17-43

What God said to me – I chose Israel to be a holy people to Me – a people for My own possession out of all of the people of the earth.  I set My love upon them and chose them not because of anything they had done or for who they were.  They did not choose Me, I chose them.  In the same way I chose you, My child, not because of anything you have done or for who you are.  Your calling is the same as Israel – to love Me and to serve Me and to live in such a way that the world knows that “I AM” your God.  All that you do and say should bring honor and glory to Me as you live your life before them.  Your reputation should be a reflection of who “I AM” and you can never do that apart from spending much time in My presence.

Deuteronomy 5-6, Psalms 52, Acts 9:1-19

What God said to me – I choose whom I choose to be Mine.  I chose Israel to be the nation to bless the world and I choose each child of Mine even today.  So when you look around don’t judge based on appearances or actions and think that person could never be saved.  When I called Ananias to go to Saul he originally balked because of Saul’s reputation of destroying the church.  But I chose Saul when no one else could see it – I had a plan for him.  So as you live your life don’t look at the people you encounter and base your interaction on how they look or on how they are acting.  Trust that I brought them into your sphere for a reason.  Be kind and look for opportunities to minister and share.  You don’t know who I have chosen.

Deuteronomy 4, Psalms 51, Acts 8:25-40

What God said to me – I put you where I put you for a reason so look around you – who are the people you associate with – who are the people you come into contact with?  You don’t have to go to a foreign land to be a missionary – you have a mission right where you are – to those you encounter each day.  How are you doing?  When I wanted Philip to minister to the Ethiopian eunuch, I put him there and Philip used the circumstances to engage him in conversation and share the gospel.  When he was done I took Philip away to Azotus and he didn’t miss a beat.  He believed I moved him so he could share with those who were there so he continued to minister where he found himself.  So look around you – listen to those you encounter – use their concerns and cares or joys and triumphs as a hook to engage them and share the good news of My love and faithfulness.