Isaiah 25:1-28:13, Galatians 3:10-22, Psalms 61:1-8, Proverbs 23:17-18

What God said to me – In WWII, a young soldier name Thomas sent his young wife a letter and enclosed a small gold locket, a family heirloom, as a gift – a blessing that came through his family.  Unfortunately, it was lost in the mail.  However, eighty years later it was found in a dusty bin in a post office.  A postal worker tracked down his granddaughter and sent her the letter.  This young woman was the recipient of a beautiful love letter and a family blessing she neither sought nor earned.  It was a blessing that was promised to another, but she gratefully received it.  Long before there was a nation of Israel or My Law, I promised Abraham a gift, a blessing.  I promised that through him, through his family, that all of the nations of the earth would be blessed.  That gift, that blessing, is My Son, Jesus Christ.  You, My child, are the recipient of that gift and blessing promised long ago to Abraham.  When you repented and believed, you received the promise of the Spirit through faith and the blessing of this wonderful gift is the fulfillment of the promise I made so long ago to Abraham.  So, rejoice in the wonder of My faithfulness in fulfilling My promises and blessings.  He is My gift to you – rejoice and give thanks.

Isaiah 22-24, Galatians 2:17-3:9, Psalms 60:1-12, Proverbs 23:15-16

What God said to me – Have you ever walked into the back door of a house and seen a row of pegs on the wall holding coats and hats and keys?  If the pegs are not securely anchored with something strong like a toggle bolt, the peg will eventually give way, and all the stuff will fall to the ground.  Two pegs may look equally secure, but it is how they are bolted and what they are bolted into that makes them secure.  Isaiah prophesied about two servants of Hezekiah – Shebna and Eliakim who he referred to as “pegs”.  Shebna, while appearing to serve his king actually served himself – he built up his wealth and possessions – he served for what he could get out of it, so he lost his position and was pulled down from his station when I judged him – his ‘peg” pulled out of the wall.  Eliakim, on the other hand, faithfully served his king so he was raised up to replace Shebna and was rewarded with power and blessing for his faithfulness.  His “peg” was driven firmly in place.  So, what about you – is you “peg” anchored in serving yourself and working to bring glory to yourself or is it anchored in Me.  So many people do only what makes them happy or successful or prosperous or brings them glory – the problem is that those things are all temporal and in the end the peg will pull loose and everything will collapse.  Make sure the things you hope for and do and pursue are anchored in Me so they are eternal and will hold fast and you will be like a peg in a firm place, anchored in My house – anchored in Me.

Isaiah 19-21, Galatians 2:1-16, Psalms 59:1-17, Proverbs 23:13-14

What God said to me – You look at societal and political turmoil in your nation and you grieve.  It is alright to grieve that so many have turned away from Me, but do not be overcome by your grief.  Don’t forget that “I AM” still in control and that I use all things to carry out My plan and accomplish My purpose.  Know that I use even the most ungodly leaders to do this.  When your focus is on Me you can have peace even when there is panic all around – even when the foundations of society are crumbling.  Your responsibility is to be diligent in your walk with Me and not waver.  Stand alert on the watchtower so you can give warning of the impending judgment so those who will heed the warning may be saved.