John 11-12

What God said to me – When I raised Lazarus from the dead many of the Jews who were there and saw it believed in Me.  Did you catch that – “many” not “all”?  How is that possible?  You would think upon witnessing such a miracle that everyone there would have believed, but they did not.  You don’t get it because you are My child and you are open to what I do and say.  However there are many in the world who are so hardened that nothing you or I do or say will change them.  Only I can change a heart, but each person must make their own choice.  Your responsibility is to be a consistent witness with your words and in your lifestyle and to pray for their hearts to be open and responsive to My Spirit.  You can trust in this truth – all who are Mine will come to Me.

John 9-10

What God said to me – I healed the lame and the blind and even raised the dead back to life and yet most did not believe.  So don’t be surprised that people don’t believe you when you testify of Me.  Don’t take it personally because they are not rejecting you, they are rejecting Me.  As the world grows darker and darker you will experience this more and more.  You will find that even the so called “religious” people will discount what you say even when you are speaking the truth of My word.  These are the ones I spoke of who while seeing do not see and while hearing do not hear.  As I’ve told you often – spiritual things are spiritually discerned and those who do not have My Spirit cannot see or hear the truth of My word so when you pray for them, pray they will respond to the drawing of My Spirit.

John 7-8

What God said to me – When it comes down to it there are only two choices that matter – life or death – good or evil – believe Me or reject Me.  These are all the same.  Choose Me and you choose life.  Reject Me and you choose death.  Choose Me and you choose good.  Reject Me and you choose evil.  The world hated Me because My word testified that their deeds were evil.  When you choose Me the world will hate you for the same reason.  When you stand on My word you will be rejected and scorned by the world.  It is not an easy place to be.  The desire to be accepted and loved is something I put in you but don’t let it be the reason you compromise. Keep your focus on Me and find love and acceptance in Me.  I will never let you down or abandon you.  You will always find love and forgiveness in Me.