September 9, 2023

Job 1-4

What God said to me – Job held fast to his integrity no matter what happened to him.  Even in his darkest hour he held fast.  What about you?  All that you are and have comes from Me.  Can you say with Job that the Lord gives and the Lord takes, blessed be the name of the Lord?  It’s easy to bless Me when I give to you and bless you.  How do you do when I take away?  Do you trust Me that I take away for a reason – that “I AM” at work even then?  You have an enemy who wants to see you defeated and fall but it is not Me.  “I AM” on your side even when you are at your lowest – even when you stumble and fall.  I will never leave you nor forsake you.  Don’t forget that I have a plan that “I AM” working out in your life so in times of adversity cry out to Me for comfort and direction.  These are the times where you grow the most and learn the most.  “I AM” here – stand fast.

September 8, 2023

Esther 6-10

What God said to me – My timing is always perfect to accomplish My purpose and bring glory to My name.  Look at the account of Mordecai – the very night before Haman was coming to petition the king for his death, the king could not sleep so he had a portion of the records read to him.  Do you think it was just a coincidence the king could not sleep or that the portion of the records read to him were regarding Mordecai’s heroic service to the king?  Of course not!  Mordecai was elevated instead of executed so My plan to use he and Esther to save My people would be accomplished.  Don’t be concerned or fearful as you look at all that is going on in the world.  Just know “I AM” setting the stage to accomplish My purposes and save My people.  Stay steadfast and diligent for time draws short.

September 7, 2023

Esther 1-5

What God said to me – As you spend time with Me, “I AM” faithful to speak to you and reveal Myself to you.  As you go about your day, you must constantly seek Me and be aware of My presence and direction.  If I tell you to speak, then you must speak.  If I tell you to keep silent, then you must be quiet.  As you walk in obedience to Me, speaking and acting as I direct, I will use you to accomplish My purposes.  You must be faithful.  But know this, My purposes will be accomplished whether you are obedient or not.  I will move in someone else to speak.  I will not be thwarted but you will miss the blessing that comes from walking in obedience to Me and seeing My work firsthand.  Do you want to have a front row seat to see Me at work?  Then be faithful and obedient.