Acts 18:1-19:41

What God said to me – To encourage other believers in their faith and to help them grow, you must know My word.  My word is the main tool I use to transform My people and to grow them in their faith.  It doesn’t matter what your spiritual gift is – My word is the key.  Whether you are serving or teaching or encouraging, My word is the power to bring about effective ministry.  Your part is to spend much time with Me in My word then when you need it, My Spirit will bring it to mind.  Don’t worry about your lack of eloquence or remembering what you should say.  I will bring the right thing to your mind at the right time.  Your part is to be obedient and speak knowing you are My vessel.

Acts 16:1-17:34

What God said to me – It is in Me that you live and move and have your being.  Never forget this truth for it is the very basis of sovereignty – “I AM” in control of your life and every aspect of it is there for a purpose.  It is not a coincidence that you live where you live, have the family and friends that you have, and you are who you are.  Trust Me to use everyone and everything around you and in you to accomplish My purposes in you.  Learn to welcome the people and circumstances I bring to you as instruments I use to transform you and grow you and make you a temple fit for Me and a vessel useful to Me.  As you do you will become more and more aware of the promptings of My Spirit and the direction “I AM” leading you.

Acts 14:1-15:46

What God said to me – When you have a question, come to Me and ask for I take great delight when My children long to know more about My word or what “I AM” doing in the world or in their lives.  When it comes to My word, My Spirit is a wonderful teacher, and He will lead you in all truth and give you understanding as you diligently seek to know and understand more.  However when it comes to My plans for the world or for your life – that is different.  Sometimes I may speak to you and show you what “I AM” doing and why such events occur or as you go through trials.  But sometimes when you ask questions, I may not answer immediately or directly.  I want you to learn to walk by faith and learn to trust in who “I AM” whether or not you understand what is happening.