Acts 8:1-10

What God said to me – The world saw a great persecution break out against the church and saw them run for their lives.  But I saw My gospel being spread as My people continued to walk with Me in faith.  I took that difficult time and used it to accomplish My purpose.  I’ll do the same in your life as you walk with Me and obey . . . I will accomplish My purpose in you and through you.  I will speak to you and teach you and use you to speak to them and teach them.  My Spirit will direct you where you should go and what you should do and say.  Listen and obey and you will see wonderful things happen . . . you will be changed, and you will see other’s lives changed

Acts 5:1-7:60

What God said to me – What you must always remember whatever you are going through in your life, whether good or bad is that “I AM” sovereign.  In the good times, it’s easy not to think about it and in the difficult times, it’s easy to question it, so you must purpose to meditate on that truth and hold it close to your heart.  Dwell much on that one thing . . . grasp it and make it your own so that when difficult times come, it’s an easy thing to hold on and walk with Me and trust Me.  Your unbelief and lack of trust doesn’t change the fact that “I AM” in control, but it makes your struggles so much more difficult.  When you acknowledge My sovereignty in your life and in the world and live in the light of it, My peace will fill you and you become an instrument useful to Me and pleasing to Me.

Acts 3:1-4:37

What God said to me – “I AM” sovereign God, creator of all the universe and “I AM” in control of that universe and the lives in it.  As time races to an end, things become more and more difficult . . . creation is groaning under the weight of sin . . . the nations rage, fighting My control.  You must walk closely with Me and listen to Me.  The worse the circumstances become, the bolder you must be.  “I AM” the one who will enable you to speak with boldness to tell of My greatness and power.  “I AM” the one who will fill you and give you the message to proclaim.  For your part, you must be devoted to Me and our time together and obey quickly and faithfully.  “I AM” sovereign God.