2 Kings 12-14

What God said to me – Character is important.  I expect those who are Mine to walk in faithfulness and righteousness even when no one is watching.  The way you act when no one is watching is an indication of your true character.  Jehoash “did right in the sight of the Lord all his days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him.”  The problem was as soon as the priest died, Jehoash moved away from Me.  What about you?  Do you walk with Me when others are watching and go your own way when you are alone?  Don’t you know “I AM” always watching?  You must determine that your behavior is not based on who sees or doesn’t see you, but on your desire to please Me.  Set your heart on pleasing Me at all times.  Your wholeheartedness is more pleasing to Me than the actual service performed.

2 Kings 9-11

What God said to me – You must be wholly devoted to Me – that means in every area of your life.  You cannot be zealous for Me in one area and live the way you want in another.  To live a compartmentalized life is to have a divided heart.  You must follow Me wholeheartedly.  Only I can remove a divided heart.  You cannot do it on your own.  Self-discipline and self-denial will only go so far.  Unless you allow Me to replace your divided heart with one wholly devoted to Me, you will continue to struggle in certain areas and fall away from Me.  Walk with Me consistently and allow Me to heal your divided heart.   Only then will you be able to overcome those besetting sins that trouble you.

2 Kings 6-8

What God said to me – As you walk through life so much happens – good and bad – minor inconveniences and major disasters.  You must learn to face each thing with the same hope, the same faith, and the same trust in Me.  “I AM” sovereign and no “good” thing or “bad” thing happens to you that has not gone through Me first.  I have a plan that “I AM” carrying out in your life and a great part of it is transforming you into My image. I use all things, “good” and “bad” to accomplish My purpose in you.  You must learn to respond the same way no matter what you encounter.  Look to Me – Trust Me – Thank Me – no matter what the circumstances.  I use all things for good – to transform you – to grow you to maturity.