Jeremiah 7-9, Isaiah 13

What God said to me – Judgment is a terrible thing and yet judgment brings cleansing just as a fire sweeping through a forest cleans out the underbrush and deadwood and allows new life to spring forth.  My judgment is always right.  But better than judgment is repentance – even better is walking with Me steadfastly and never turning from Me.  If you will be faithful to turn back immediately when you step off the path or stumble, it will be so much easier than trying to find your way back when you’ve been gone away from Me for so long.

Jeremiah 4-6, Isaiah 12

What God said to me – Return to me – return to Me now – that is the call to My people.  Time is running out and many have moved far from Me.  You must repent and return now – it may be your last opportunity to do so.  Don’t be like My people Israel.  Don’t continue to wallow in your sin – cleanse yourself and return to Me.  Put away the detested things from My presence for “I AM” with you always so when you sin, you bring those detestable things into My presence.  Your sin is never hidden from Me, so put away your sin and return to Me and don’t waver.  “I AM” faithful.  I will forgive and restore.

Jeremiah 1-3, Isaiah 11

What God said to me – Since the beginning, My children turn away from Me and then return, turn away from Me and then return – on and on.  You must quit falling into that pattern.  You must determine you will not fall away because each time, returning is more difficult.  The way you keep from falling away is to stay close to Me.  Don’t waver.  Don’t neglect.  Don’t take a break.  Our tie must remain constant.