2 Corinthians 1:1-2:17

What God said to me – I put My Spirit in your heart as a guarantee of what is to come.  When I say, “what is to come”, I don’t just mean eternity – I mean all that will happen in your life.  My Spirit in your heart is the guarantee, the assurance that “I AM” with you and that I will be with you every step of the way.  He is your assurance that “I AM” faithful and that I will work all things together for good.  He is your assurance that I have a plan for you that “I AM” working out.  He is your assurance that “I AM” with you always, even when you don’t feel it.  I have set My seal upon you, and you are Mine and I will cause you to stand firm.

1 Corinthians 12:1-16:24

What God said to me – Do you want to make a mark on the world?  Then give yourself to My work.  Do you want to make a difference in the lives of men?  Then give yourself to My work knowing your labor will not be in vain.  By My grace you are who you are, and you are where you are.  I have gifted you and prepared you and will use you to carry out My plan.  You are an integral part of My plan – never think otherwise.  Your place in My body and your part in My plan was chosen by Me just for you and I very carefully placed you and prepared you.  Serve Me with all your heart, rejoicing because you are pleasing Me.

1 Corinthians 10:1-11:34

What God said to me – I have given you all you need for life and godliness but everyday the choice is yours to follow or not to follow My example.  Look at Israel and how so often they chose to go their own way even though I gave them everything they needed.  They suffered the consequences of their disobedience.  You must constantly think about what you say and do and whether your words and actions bring glory to Me.  You must always be on guard and alert because when you think you’re doing okay and become complacent you may fall and then become discouraged.  Stay alert so that you can stand firm when you are tempted and so you will see the way of escape I provide for you.