Judges 3-5

What God said to me – Do not lament when you face an enemy or a temptation for these are opportunities to show your love for Me and your willingness to obey.  These are opportunities for you to grow and learn to stand strong.  I could give My children easy lives with no trials or conflicts, but they would remain babies, never growing to maturity.  As a result our relationship would never grow or mature.  During difficulties are when you are most open to Me and receptive to My Spirit.  These times are when you learn the deepest truths and as a result, our relationship deepens.  Going through hard times together will knit our hearts together in a way that would not be possible apart from them so savor these times as we go through them together.

Judges 1-2

What God said to me – People are so fickle. They are easily swayed and easily distracted because they have no firm foundation in Me from which to draw strength to stand. Look at the world today and see how quickly the so-called church has compromised and transitioned to world values and not Mine. To stand strong and remain faithful you must know Me. You must raise your children and grandchildren to know Me. Israel failed to do this and so a generation arose where few knew Me and they fell away quickly. You see this same thing happening with the church today and a generation will be lost unless My people wake up. You must live for Me, speak of Me, and train up your children and grandchildren to know Me.