1 Samuel 13-15, Proverbs 26:17-28

What God said to me – To walk with Me in obedience is not to guess what you think I would want and to do it or to choose how you would honor Me – it is to seek My face, listen to My voice, and to do what I command you to do.  Don’t do what you think is best and then try to justify it to Me.  To do so is to reject My word.  When you reject My word, then you reject Me.  Commit yourself to walk with Me no matter what the cost.

1 Samuel 10-12, Proverbs 26:1-16

What God said to me – Following Me begins with commitment on your part.  You must listen to My voice and take a stand.  You must not turn aside or get distracted by the things of the world.  I know this is not easy.  The world is constantly distracting you from Me and it is difficult to stay focused.  When you find yourself straying away, you must learn to stop, re-focus, and quickly return.  Don’t allow sin to keep you from me but turn back to Me quickly for sin cannot profit or deliver you – only I can.  I will not abandon you for you are Mine.  I will come after you, not just for your sake, but for Mine also.  I love you.

1 Samuel 7-9, Proverbs 25:15-28

What God said to me – As you come up against obstacles, difficult circumstances, or difficult people, don’t try to manipulate them, pray.  Trust Me to work on your behalf.  Unless I give you specific instructions, do nothing but pray and trust in Me.  I can do more with a peal of thunder than you can with armies or wealth or clever plans.  Look back on your life and reflect how I have worked on your behalf to bring you to this place.  Set an Ebenezer in your heart to say, “thus far the Lord has helped me.”  Trust that I will continue to help you as you walk with Me.  I will accomplish My purpose in your life and in the world.