1 Chronicles 11-12, Proverbs 18:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 2

What God said to me – During the time when I was transitioning Israel from the rule of Saul, an ungodly king, to David, a man after My own heart, there was much unrest and warfare, and it was a difficult time.  I began to draw men throughout Israel to David.  These men were warriors and ready to fight to establish his kingdom.  The sons of Issachar who came were men who understood the times and the sons of Zebulun came prepared for battle with and undivided heart toward David.  You live in a world that is transitioning from the rule of the prince of the power of the air to the rule of the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords.  Your battle is not against flesh and blood but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in heavenly places.  Be like the sons of Issachar and understand the times in which you are living.  Be like the sons of Zebulun and come to Me with an undivided heart to live for Me.  Put on My full armor and take up the sword of the Spirit which is My word and pray.  When the battle is most intense fall on your knees and fight.

1 Chronicles 9-10, Proverbs 17:14-28, 1 Thessalonians 1

What God said to me – The world today is in many ways like the society that the believers in Thessalonica lived in.  It was ungodly and perverse and hated Christians and what they represented to the point of ever-growing persecution and yet those who became believers actively tried to imitate Me and to walk in holiness.  As a result, they became wonderful examples of godly Christians and were effective witnesses because of it.  Their focus was to serve Me no matter what as they waited for My Son to return and rescue them from the wrath that was to come.  The time of My wrath being poured out is rapidly approaching but so is My rescue of those who are Mine.  As you wait anxiously for it you must live like the Thessalonians.  Purpose to imitate My holiness in your daily walk so that you are a godly example to others and so you are able to be an effective witness to those who are lost.

1 Chronicles 8, Proverbs 17:1-14, Ephesians 6

What God said to me – I have instructed you as My child not to be conformed to this world but to be transformed by the renewing of your mind so that you may prove what My will is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.  This is what it means to put on the helmet of salvation.  As you spend time with Me in My word your mind is renewed and your understanding of Me and My character is expanded and ingrained so you will know My will and not fall into the delusion that is overtaking the world.  It is what gives you the wherewithal to pray at all times in the Spirit and to be alert so you can avoid the schemes of the devil and can persevere in prayer and petitions for all the saints.  The battle is growing heated, and time is running short – now is not the time to rest or let up.  It is the time for you to put on your armor, take up the sword of the Spirit and pray.