Jeremiah 22:1-23:20, 2 Thessalonians 1, Psalms 83:1-18, Proverbs 25;11-14

What God said to me – In this evil age, standing with Me and for Me is not easy.  Look at My prophet Jeremiah.  He was beaten and persecuted and mocked and cast out.  The world has reached a place where not only does it not accept those who walk with Me, they reject them totally.  They are not satisfied with not believing or disagreeing, they have come to violently oppose any who are holy and follow Me.  They want to destroy all that is Mine so they are not confronted with their sin.  This time you live in is not easy and it takes determination to maintain your walk and not give in or just choose to keep silent.  This time with Me is becoming more and more necessary for you so you can stand and not waver.  Be diligent.  Be steadfast.  Cling to Me and My word.

Jeremiah 19-21, 1 Thessalonians 5:4-28, Psalms 82:1-8, Proverbs 25:9-10

What God said to me – You live in a tumultuous world and people are overcome with anxiety, even children.  In this twenty-four-hour news cycle you are constantly bombarded with wars and rumors of wars, with demonstrations and riots, with natural disasters and destruction, and with inflation and cost of living worries.  Even My own children are susceptible to being overcome with anxiety and depression.  So, how do you deal with it all and not succumb?  I have given you everything you need for life and godliness.  Daily you must take up the armor I have provided especially the breastplate of faith and love and the helmet of the hope of salvation to protect your heart and mind.  Rather than being anxious about all the “things”, learn to rejoice always.  Rejoice in your salvation.  Rejoice in your eternal hope.  Rejoice that “I AM” sovereign and am working out My plan.  Pray without ceasing and in everything give thanks.  As you learn to practice this lifestyle, My peace that passes all understanding will guard your hearts and minds.

Jeremiah 16:16-18:23, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-5:3, Psalms 81:1-16, Proverbs 25:6-8

What God said to me – Elite athletes are diligent in their training.  They have a goal they are working for whether it is the Olympics, or the Super Bowl, or the Masters, or Wimbledon, they keep their eye on the goal and don’t give up.  As the time approaches, they double down and work even harder.  For My children your time here on earth is your training and preparation for eternity as you walk with Me in obedience and are diligent to seek Me in all you do and say.  I have saved you and now “I AM” at work in you for your sanctification – to make you holy as “I AM” holy and to transform you step by step into My image.  However, unlike the athlete who knows the time of his event, you don’t know the day or time “I AM” coming.  That day will be “like a thief in the night”.  However, as you walk with Me and study My word you can be aware that the time is approaching.  So, like the athlete whose event is nearing, feel the urgency and be even more diligent in your walk.  There will be some of My children who are caught by surprise and ashamed when they see Me so stay faithful and diligent and alert and excited to see Me face to face.  Time is running short – live like it!