2 Samuel 19-21

What God said to me – You have probably never heard of Barzillai.  There is not much written about him in My word.  He’s not known for his great exploits.  He’s not mentioned in Sunday School as a mighty man of God and yet he played an important role in My plan.  He was an eighty-year-old man who sustained David and those with him as he ran for his life from Absalom.  He was a faithful child of Mine who I used to accomplish My purpose and his faithfulness affected generations to come.  It doesn’t matter your age – whether you are young or old.  I use those who are willing and faithful.  The things I call you to do may seem to be of little consequence at the time and you may feel like you are no one important but your faithfulness has an eternal effect.  My plans are carried out and “I AM” pleased with you.

2 Samuel 16-18

What God said to me – When you have trials or obstacles or difficulties in your life, cry out to Me for “ I AM” always close, ready to help or to comfort or to give you strength.  Take comfort that “I AM” accomplishing My plan in your life and in the world.  Even when the circumstances seem impossible never forget that “I AM” sovereign.  Nothing can thwart My plan or change My love for you.  I will grow your faith and bring glory to My name as you walk through the difficulties facing you.    There are times when you find yourself facing challenges and there is absolutely nothing you can do to change your circumstances.  I know how difficult it is to stay still and trust Me to work on your behalf knowing apart from My intervention all is lost.  This is when you must cling to Me knowing I love you and My plan is perfect.

2 Samuel 13-15

What God said to me – Just as David loved Absalom even in his sin, so I love My children even in their sin.  Like Absalom who ran away from his father when he sinned, you run away from Me when you sin.  However, that is the time you should be running toward Me, not away.  “I AM” the one who made provision for you when you sin.  “I AM” the one who forgives and restores.  You cannot change the fact that you sinned – it is done and past.  You can however change today and the future by returning to Me quickly and confessing and repenting.  I grieve when our fellowship is broken.  I never banish My children because of their sin – I convict and forgive and restore.