Isaiah 8:1-9:21

What God said to me – My strong hand is upon you.  You belong to Me.  I will speak to you and guide you.  Wait for Me.  Put your trust in Me.  Don’t step out on your own hoping I will bless your efforts.  Wait for Me.  Put your trust in Me.  When the time is right, I’ll let you know.  As you walk with Me and put your trust in Me, you are a sign and a symbol to the world that points them to Me.  They will see Me through you.  As you live before them, live out loud.  Tell them of My faithfulness.  Let them know that you are who you are because of Me in your life.  To be My reliable witness you must be steadfast.  You cannot move in and out of the world and expect them to believe your witness.  Be diligent in your faithfulness.  Walk with Me.

Isaiah 7:1-25

What God said to me – Be careful, keep calm, and don’t be afraid.  “I AM” and that is all you need.  The world may seem like it is falling apart, filled with evil and no desire for Me.  Your own life may seem uncertain.  You may encounter difficult circumstances or people who oppose you and speak against you.  Do not lose heart.  Don’t react out of anger or fear.  Be still and know that “I AM” God.  “I AM” your defender.  “I AM” your protector.  Trust in Me and I will take care of it all.  “I AM” your covenant God.  I will take care of you.  Trust me to do what I say.  Listen and do what I say.  Keep your focus on Me and not on people or circumstances, those things will pass away but “I AM forever.  Look past the temporal and set your mind on the eternal.

Isaiah 4:1-6:13

What God said to me – The world is becoming more and more like it was in the days of Noah when the intent of men’s hearts was only evil.  Men are calling evil good and good evil and they have no desire for Me.  But what they say and do does not change the fact that “I AM” high and lifted up.  “I AM” on My throne and in control.  I will show the world My holiness and be exalted by My justice.  You must look to Me.  You must stand firm and not waiver.  Guard your heart and mind with My word and My presence.  Don’t be corrupted by the things you see and hear and don’t desire to fit in.  Stay close to Me.  Stay right with Me.  Then you will hear My voice directing you, comforting you, and encouraging you.  The time is short – stay close.