2 Corinthians 3:1-4:18

What God said to me – I have called you to be Mine and I have placed you in the body exactly where I want you.  I have gifted you and equipped you and given you a ministry.  Don’t be concerned about your ability for your competence comes from Me.  Don’t think about what you can’t do or where you can’t minister but focus on where you are and let Me use you.  Don’t be concerned that you are not articulate enough or well spoken for I will speak through you and give you words to say that are beyond anything you could think or imagine.  I have caused My light to shine in your heart to give you the light of the knowledge of My glory.  Let that light shine through you and as I give you direction, speak boldly of who “I AM” and what I have done.

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.