2 Kings 1-2, Psalms 123, John 10:11-42

What God said to me – There is no doubt that you are living in the last days.  Just look around you – Israel has returned to its land – there are wars and rumors of wars – there are natural disasters all around – people are turning away from Me in masses and embracing sin and ungodly lifestyles.  Don’t let the sadness and the worry of it consume you – lift up your eyes to Me.  “I AM” enthroned in heaven and “I AM” in control.  “I AM” orchestrating it all so that in the end My will, will be done on earth as it is in heaven.  I will be gracious to all those who are Mine so look to Me.  Keep your eyes fixed on Me as well as your heart and mind.  Your help and your hope are in Me and I will not disappoint.

1 Kings 21-22, Psalms 122, John 10:1-21

What God said to me – Have you noticed with all that is going on in the world the focus always seem to return to Israel?  Why should such a tiny nation be the center of the world’s attention?  The answer is simple – they are My chosen covenant people and I have promised that in the last days I will restore them and bless them so the enemy is doing everything he possibly can to destroy them.  So how is My other covenant people, the church, to respond to these attacks?  You are to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.  You are to pray for the people of Israel to return to Me wholeheartedly and to look to Me for their salvation both physically and spiritually.  You are to love them and to bless them.  Pray for the day when I will restore My throne in Zion.

1 Kings 19-20, Psalms 121, John 9

What God said to me – Jesus healed a man on the sabbath who had been blind from birth so the Pharisees called the man in to question him.  They harassed him and bullied him so he would publicly deny Jesus, but he refused and stood strong.  They ostracized him and threw him out of the temple, but he did not give in to the pressure.  Today My children are still harassed and bullied for their faith even in countries with “freedom” of religion.  To walk with Me and to stand for truth is no longer popular or accepted, whether it is in business or within your community or school or sometimes even in your family or church.  It’s only going to get worse as the end approaches.  You, My child, must determine now that you will be bold and stand firm.  You must live a life above reproach so they have no grounds to attack you other than for your beliefs and righteous stance.  It won’t be easy but I will be well pleased.