1 Chronicles 9-11

What God said to me – Saul was killed in a battle against the Philistines because of his sin against Me and I turned the kingdom over to David who I chose to be king.  David became greater and greater because I was with him.  I know you wonder why I allowed Saul, sinful as he was, to remain king for so long when I had chosen David, a man after My own heart, to suffer and struggle for years.  Never forget that My timing is always perfect.  During those times I built character and faith in David and prepared him to lead.  During that time, I extended mercy to those who would repent and used those who wouldn’t repent to accomplish My purpose.  It is the same today.  Do not despair when you see evil prospering and sin prevailing.  “I AM” at work.  Spend time with Me and let Me prepare you and grow you.  Watch Me accomplish My purpose.

1 Chronicles 7-8

What God said to me – Life is fleeting.  Seldom does anyone make a mark in the world that is remembered past their lifetime.  Look at the long list of names in the genealogies.  Very few are remembered, even by the most ardent historians.  So why are their names listed here?  Because I know their name just as I know your name. I know them just as I know you.  You would be thrilled if someone in a high position called you by name and asked about you and your family.  Do you understand what it means that “I AM” knows your name – that “I AM” cares about you and your family and all that concerns you?  You are My child and I know and care about every detail of your life.  Come to Me with your joys and sorrows, the good and the bad, the successes and the failures.  I already know, but I long for you to trust Me enough and love Me enough to share them with Me.

1 Chronicles 6:1-81

What God said to me – I spread the Levites throughout the land by giving them allotments from the land allotted to each of the tribes of Israel.  I did this for a reason.  People need the influence and witness of My priests where they live in order to draw them to Me and to teach them to serve and worship Me.  The same way I have spread My priests, the church, throughout the world.  Your responsibility is to serve Me by ministering to them and pointing them to Me.  Your influence is necessary within the community in order for My name to be lifted up.  I use your witness and influence to accomplish My purpose and bring the lost to know Me.  You must be diligent to maintain an exemplary character so your witness is untainted and I can use you to reach them.