1 Chronicles 7-8, Acts 27:1-20, Psalms 7:1-17, Proverbs 18:22

What God said to me – Remember the old road runner cartoons where the coyote sets up a trap for the road runner but ends up falling in it himself.  The same thing can happen in real life to people who disregard My law or My leading – they end up falling into a trap of their own making.  When I told you that in this world you would have tribulation, but to take courage because I have overcome the world, I wasn’t talking about suffering difficulties because of the consequences of your own sin – I was talking about when you suffer persecution or trials because you are walking with Me.  So, when you are experiencing difficulties or walking through trials, first examine yourself to make sure you are not experiencing the consequences of your own sin because your response and the actions you take are different – if it is because of your own sin, you need to start with acknowledgment and repentance – if it is because of genuine persecution or trials you need to cry out to Me for comfort and strength and direction.  I always hear and “I AM” with you always, working things for your good and for My glory.

1 Chronicles 5:18-6:81, Acts 26, Psalms 6:1-10, Proverbs 18:20-21

What God said to me – When Paul was on trial, he used the opportunity to share his testimony and the gospel.  The response was vastly different from the people who heard it.  The Jews were outraged.  Festus, the governor, said Paul was crazy.  King Agrippa said, “In a short time you will persuade me to become a Christian.”  Same testimony – same gospel – totally different responses.  What I want you to understand is that you are to share as I direct you no matter who your audience is or what you think their response may be.  I hold you responsible for your obedience in sharing, not for the outcomes.  “I AM” responsible for the outcome.  “I AM” the one who draws and “I AM” the one who saves, not you.  You be faithful.  You be obedient.  I will fulfill My plan and accomplish My purpose.

1 Chronicles 4:5-5:17, Acts 25, Psalms 5:1-12, Proverbs 18:19

What God said to me – As you read the book of Chronicles there is one name after another that nothing is said of them except who their father was and who their sons were, but there is one name that stands out – Jabez.  It was written that he was more honorable than his brothers.  What was it that made him stand out- that made him more honorable?  He called on Me.  He prayed.  Do you want to be honorable in My sight?  Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those around you?  Then pray.  David said in the Psalms that in the morning I would hear his voice.  In the morning, he would order his prayer toward Me and then eagerly watch for Me to work.  The greatest, most honorable thing you can do with your life is to pray for others – pray for My will to be done on earth as it is in heaven – pray for My kingdom to come.  Make it the practice of your life to begin every morning with Me in prayer and then eagerly watch for what “I AM” doing.  Pray without ceasing.