Joshua 12-13, Psalms 72, Acts 23:1-22

What God said to me – Paul was able to stand before people and testify that he had lived his life with a perfectly good conscience before Me.  Does that mean Paul was perfect?  Absolutely not!  But he repented of his sin immediately when he was convicted of it and zealously pursued following Me.  He was willing and able to stand before the most “religious” people of his day and confront them with the truth of the gospel and My plan for the world.  Even when they refused to believe him and turned on him, he stood firm.  What about you?  Do you know My word well enough to accurately testify the truth of it?  Will you stand firm no matter how well it is received?  Now is not the time to waver.  The world is in absolute chaos with many competing voices.   People are either sucked into the deception and lies being propagated or they are confused and afraid not knowing who or what to believe.  I have called on My true children to stand and deliver the truth of My word no matter the consequences.  Choose you this day whom you will serve.

Joshua 10-11, Psalms 71, Acts 22

What God said to me – I have a plan that “I AM” carrying out – never ever forget that.  As you look around and see all the hatred and violence and chaos in the world, turn to Me and let Me reassure you.  You have seen Me at work in many situations and in many seasons in your life.  Your responsibility is not to convince people of your politics, it is to declare My strength and power and sovereignty to this generation.  You must be a beacon of hope and light in this world that continues to get darker each day.  Declare your faith and trust in Me no matter how elections may go or how the world tumbles into war after war or how depraved society becomes.  People need light and hope, so you be the one to share it with them.

Joshua 8-9, Psalms 70, Acts 21:20-40

What God said to me – There are many decisions you will make throughout your life – some big and some small – some major and some minor – but when you are My child you should seek My direction in all you do.  You have no idea when a decision you make could impact you for a lifetime.  When the Israelites encountered the Gibeonites, they believed what they saw with their eyes and decided their story was plausible.  So rather than seek My counsel as to what they should do, they believed their own eyes and ears and trusted their own instincts and that decision affected the nation of Israel forever and not in a good way.  Learn from them and seek My counsel each day in everything you encounter.  My guidance and wisdom can save you a lifetime of grief and heartache.  Don’t trust in your own knowledge and instincts – trust in My infallibility.