Jeremiah 49:23-50:46, Titus 1, Psalms 97:1-98:9, Proverbs 26:13-16

What God said to me – You live in a world where many people profess to know Me but by their deeds, by their language, by their attitudes, they deny Me.  This was true of the people of Crete where Paul left Titus to build up the church.  Because of the corrupt society Paul gave Titus very explicit instructions concerning the qualifications of overseers who were called to shepherd the church.  However, what I want you to understand is that many of the things I required of church leaders, I also require of you.  In this godless society you must be above reproach – in your behavior – in your language – in your attitudes – in your service.  Each one of My children is My steward.  You are a steward of the gospel, responsible to share it in truth, not watered down to make it more palatable.  You must hold fast to My word so you will be able to both exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict it.  At all times you must be steadfast and walk in a manner worthy of your calling.

Jeremiah 48:1-49:22, 2 Timthy 4, Psalms 95:1-96:13, Proverbs 26:9-12

What God said to me – Every day is a spiritual battle for those who belong to Me.  You are surrounded by uncleanness, by evil, by sin, and immorality everywhere you look – whether just walking down the street or flipping channels on your television.  You think you are doing okay and then it is there before you can blink your eyes.  I told Egypt through Jeremiah to “take a stand with your helmet on”.  It is the same for you.  Part of the armor that I have provided is the helmet of salvation.  It is only because of your salvation that you can truly guard your mind from the assaults of the enemy.  Each morning you need to put on your armor, so you are ready each day to withstand the attacks by the enemy.  His attacks are like guerilla warfare – sudden and unexpected.  You must be prepared at all times lest you fall.

Jeremiah 44:24-47:7, 2 Timothy 2:22-3:17, Psalms 94:1-23, Proverbs 26: 6-8

What God said to me – Paul told Timothy that in the last days difficult times would come – people would become so full of themselves and so rebellious to Me they would be ensnared by the devil and held captive by him to do his will.  You can see it happening in real time every day on the news.  So, how are you as My child to live as you encounter these things?  What should you do?  To begin with you must not be quarrelsome.  No one responds well to angry confrontation even when presented with the truth.  You must learn to respond with kindness even to those who are angry and hateful.  Be patient when you are wronged, understanding that they have been ensnared by the devil and apart from My Spirit they are not capable of understanding the truth.  You must learn to accurately handle My word so you are equipped and able to gently correct those who are in opposition – most won’t respond, but some may come to the knowledge of the truth.