Deuteronomy 2-3, Psalms 50, Acts 8:1-25

What God said to me – Wandering in the wilderness is never easy – just ask My children, Israel.  But just as I did for them, “I AM” doing for you – “I AM” using this time in the wilderness as preparation for the battles to come.  “I AM” at work in you building your faith and strengthening you for what is ahead.  Trust Me.  Trust My timing.  You are living in difficult times not just in your own life but in the world.  Your goal is to remain faithful and steadfast through it all.  To accomplish that you must be more devoted than ever to this time alone with Me.  Don’t allow sadness or fear or discouragement to overtake you.  Turn to Me.  Trust Me.  Pray without ceasing and live in My word so I can strengthen and encourage you and you can stand firm and unwavering.

Deuteronomy 1, Psalms 49, Acts 7:30-60

What God said to me – Living for Me – speaking for Me – declaring the ungodliness around you to be sin – these things are an offense to the world.  They will hate you for it because it shines a light on the darkness of their lives and they don’t want to admit they are wrong.  When Stephen preached the truth with such power the people who heard were cut to the quick but rather than repent, they turned on him.  The same thing will happen to you when you stand for Me.  You may reach a few but most will turn on you and attack.  You must determine now that no matter their response you will stand firm.  Don’t be afraid but be ready.  “I AM” even now preparing you.

Numbers 36, Psalms 48, Acts 7:1-39

What God said to me – It is true that I saved you once and that your salvation is forever but even so you must guard your heart.  You are constantly being bombarded with ungodly influences and it is easy to compromise so you can feel accepted.  Look at My people, Israel, after I saved them out of Egypt – they never returned physically to Egypt, but in their hearts they turned back.  You must be on guard for that very thing.  You can be active in church and outwardly continue to say and do the right things but at the same time allow your heart and mind to dwell on the ungodly things around you that you see and hear and read.  It is easy to do. If you want to be the exception and walk with Me wholeheartedly and unwaveringly it takes diligence and perseverance.  You cannot let your guard down for a moment.  Devote yourself to My word and this time together with Me to you are prepared to stand firm.