Job 17-20

What God said to me – I know you are overwhelmed with sadness – not just because of things happening in your life, but as you look around and see evil so pervasive in the world and people hurting all around you.  There are no easy answers.  Sin has taken hold and is running its course and no one is exempt from its fallout.  Unless the world turns to Me in masse, there is no stopping it.  The whole earth is groaning with the weight of society’s rejection of Me and they have no concept or understanding of what this means.  Judgment is coming and My patience and forbearance are reaching an end.  You must stay close to Me and not waver.  Know that you Redeemer lives and you will at last see Me in all My glory.  Live in such a way that you will not be ashamed at My coming.

Job 14-16

What God said to me – Just because you are Mine does not mean you are exempt from trials.  Everyone will experience hurt and heartache at some point in their life – some they bring on themselves because of an ungodly or unhealthy lifestyle and some because sin is in the world and it still hurts and destroys, even those who are innocent.  The question is how do you respond when you encounter such difficulties?  If it is because of you own sin, you must repent and seek Me.  If it is because of sin in the world causing sickness and death and heartache, then run to Me.  Seek My face.  Pour out your heart.  Ask Me how you should pray and what you should do.  “I AM” your advocate on high.  “I AM” the one who can comfort you and tell you how you should pray and what you should do.  Run to Me, your Abba Father.  “I AM” always here for you.

Job 11-13

What God said to me – Your hope should always be in Me – not in your family – not in your job – not in your finances – not in your health – not in your abilities – in Me!  “I AM” the one who loves you more than you can think or imagine.  “I AM” the one who has a plan for your life that is for your good and My glory.  I will accomplish My purposes in and through you when you walk with Me.  That is why whatever you are facing you must stay close to Me – always seeking My direction.  Don’t look to the circumstances for then you will lose hope.  Your hope is to be in Me and not in the circumstances.  I will work My good will and pleasure in your life using whatever means are necessary.  Don’t look at others lives – look at Me.  My plan for you is customized for you alone.  I will not remove My hand from you – “I AM” always with you.