Esther 9-10, Isaiah 43, 2 Timothy 1

What God said to me – There are all kinds of movies and books written about treasures that are so valuable and so sacred that they are constantly guarded and protected with booby traps and devices to keep poachers and intruders away.  Did you know that you have been entrusted with a treasure that is valuable and sacred and must be protected at all costs?  It is Me – Christ in you the hope of glory.  I have given you My Spirit to seal you and guard this treasure that has been entrusted to you.  “I AM” holy so you too are to be holy.  You must constantly be on guard, so you don’t fall into sin.  Just as the poachers in the movies are constantly trying to breach the protections to steal the treasure, you have an enemy who is constantly trying to breach your protections so stay alert.  The enemy can’t steal your treasure, but he can steal your reputation and your witness and your peace and your joy if you allow him in.  I have given you all you need for life and godliness.  Use this time with Me to prepare and train and strengthen your inner man so you are holy as “I AM” holy.

Esther 7-8, Isaiah 42, 2 Thessalonians 3

What God said to me – As the time of My return draws near, it is more important than ever that you walk in a manner worthy of your calling.  You must be consistent and walk in a godly manner in every place – at work – at home – at leisure – at church.  If you truly want to make an eternal impact in the lives of others you must be consistent in your walk with Me in every area or people will reject your message because of your hypocrisy.  Are you known as a hard worker and diligent at whatever task is before you or are you known as lazy or slothful?  Are you known for a critical attitude or are you known as an encourager?  Are you known as honest and truthful or do you “shade” the truth to your advantage?  Do you build others up or do you tear them down?  Paul was able to tell the Thessalonians to follow his example to live a godly life.  Can you say that?

Esther 5-6, Isaiah 41:8-29, 2 Thessalonians 2

What God said to me – As you read the book of Esther notice that “I AM” not mentioned by name and yet My sovereignty and My power are displayed throughout.  Without My fore planning what are the odds that a Jewish girl would become queen over a country at a time when there was a plot to kill all the Jews?  What about the odds of her uncle breaking up an assassination plot against the king?  What about that same king having a sleepless night and having historical records read to put him to sleep and the one chosen to be read was about the assassination plot?  Coincidences?  Absolutely not!  What you see is a demonstration of My sovereignty and My long-established plans being carried out.  So, as you see the news and all that is going on around the world, remember this account.  Things may be happening so fast and changing so quickly that you can’t keep up and no one is sure what is going to happen next but be assured that I do.  “I AM” in control and carrying out My plans to the “t”.  So, don’t be disturbed or afraid no matter what you see or hear.  Remember Esther and trust My sovereignty.