Deuteronomy 13-14, Psalms 56, Acts 11

What God said to me – Acts 11 is a perfect example of how I use difficult circumstances in your life to move you to a place I can use you for My glory.  Believers who had fled the persecution that began after Stephen’s stoning shared the gospel to the people in the place they ran to so they could escape.  As a result considerable numbers of people were saved and My name was glorified.  When you encounter various trials or difficulties you should cry out to Me – but don’t wallow in sadness or self-pity.  Ask Me what “I AM” doing.  Ask Me to show you how I can use your circumstances for My glory.  Look for opportunities to share about My goodness and My sufficiency in every circumstance.   Let Me use you and you’ll begin to see this “bad” thing worked for good.

Deuteronomy 11-12, Psalms 55, Acts 10:21-48

What God said to me – “I AM” not a respecter of persons.  I have chosen people from every tribe, every nation and every tongue to be Mine – people you would have never chosen or even guessed that I would have chosen.  So don’t avoid people who are different from you.  When I bring people into your sphere of influence no matter who they are or what they look like, you be kind and look for opportunities to minister and share My goodness.  Your faithfulness in reaching out in kindness may be the very thing I use to break through to them.  So as you go about your day pray with an open heart and mind that I will direct your path and then look for opportunities to interact and to minister to those you meet, trusting that I have brought you to that very place for that very purpose.

Deuteronomy 9-10, Psalms 54, Acts 10:1-29

What God said to me – Even when you are praying according to My will you may not see answers to your prayers for a long time.  Don’t be deceived into thinking your prayers are worthless or that I’m not hearing you.  My timing is My timing and it is perfect.  Trust that “I AM” at work even when you can’t see anything happening.  There is so much going on behind the scenes in the spiritual realm that you can’t see or imagine.  Look at the account of Cornelius and Peter.  I was speaking to Cornelius about what I wanted him to do while far away I was also dealing with Peter about the same thing and Peter’s obedience brought about the answer to Cornelius’ prayer.  So don’t be discouraged and quit praying.  Trust that “I AM” at work and you will see and experience the answers in My own good time.