2 Samuel 24, Psalms 119:17-32, John 4:1-26

What God said to me – You are living in a world filled with disease and natural disasters occurring one after another as well as financial instability and crime and wars. People have become so “intelligent” and “sophisticated” that they just attribute these things to global warming or racial injustice or income inequality rather than for what they are – judgment for their sin and turning away from Me. To say out loud that it is the judgment of God is primitive and superstitious and you would be ridiculed openly. However, look at the covenant I made with Israel – I promised them blessing if they followed Me and worshipped Me and judgment if they did not. The judgment I promised them for turning away from Me is all of the horrible things you see happening in the world today. So consider that maybe all of these bad things happening worldwide are My judgment and My attempt to get people’s attention so they will repent and turn to Me before it is too late. Understanding this should change the way you pray for your nation and the world.

2 Samuel 23, Psalms 119:1-16, John 3

What God said to me – You live in a day where sin is more blatant than ever before.  It’s all around you – in books and movies and television and on the internet.  The methods of exposing you to sin have exploded like no other time in history and consequently things that were once considered abhorrent are now accepted as just another lifestyle.  As a result, My children must constantly be on guard because in some way the constant, continued exposure makes it seem normal and okay.  So what are you to do?  I have not left you alone in this world – I have given you My Spirit to guide you and teach you and I have given you My word as a weapon to combat evil.  This time with Me in My word is vital.  Dedicate yourself to learning My word and meditating on it because it will change your heart and help you to keep your way pure.  I can bring it to mind when you are struggling and use it to bind your heart to Me.

2 Samuel 22, John 3

What God said to me – People have a misunderstanding about salvation.  They think that if they don’t believe in My Son, Jesus, and accept Him as their Savior then they are going to be judged.  But the reality is that they are already under judgment because they are as sinners and not worthy to be in My presence.  I could have left things that way and everyone would have been eternally separated from Me.  But because of My love I sent My Son to save a world that was already under judgment.  He became a propitiation for the wrath of My judgment for those who would believe but all who would not believe remain under judgement and will face its consequences.  Believing in Him is the only way to escape the judgment and be saved from the wrath that is to come and walking with me in obedience demonstrates your belief.