1 Samuel 20-22, Proverbs 27:15-27

What God said to me – I have told you often and you know this to be true – that “I AM” carrying out My plan for your life and for the world.  In doing so I use many people who are totally unaware they are accomplishing My purposes.  It’s not just unbelievers, but believers also are used in ways they have no idea.  So, when you reflect on your life, don’t be discouraged when you feel like you have done so little for My kingdom.  You have no idea the things I have accomplished through a word or an act of kindness or a smile.  You continue to seek Me and walk with Me and let Me be responsible for the results.

1 Samuel 16-19, Proverbs 27:1-14

What God said to me – As you go through life in the day-to-day encounters, good or bad, easy or difficult, remember you go in My name because you belong to Me.  Make a conscious effort to remember that each day so that when you interact with those I bring across your path, you are acting and responding as I would.  You must not dishonor My name or bring Me into disrepute because of your actions.  Most of those who do not know Me will only see Me through those who belong to Me.  You must be consistent in your walk so you are constantly reflecting Me to them.  Don’t let inconsistency on your part be a cause for them to reject Me.

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.