2 Samuel 17, John 19:23-42, Psalms 119:129-152, Proverbs 16:12-13

What God said to me – I laid out My plans for the world before its foundation – from start to finish.  I told various details to prophets to prophesy in advance, not for My sake, but for yours so you could see My faithfulness and your faith and trust in Me would grow.  Little details and seemingly insignificant occurrences are recorded in My word for your edification – the soldiers gambling for My clothes – the sour wine that was given to Me – the thieves legs being broken, but not Mine – My side being pierced – all were fulfillment of prophesies from hundreds of years before.  As you read My word and see how I carried out all of My plans down to the smallest detail, know that you can trust Me to do the same for you.  I know the plans I have for you and I will faithfully carry them out.  That doesn’t mean that you will never suffer – in the world you will have tribulation.  My own suffering was part of My plan, but I worked it for good.  No matter what you are going through, I can and will work it for your good and My glory.

2 Samuel 15:23-16:23, John 18:25-19:22, Psalms 119:113-128, Proverbs 16:10-11

What God said to me – “I AM” sovereign and all authority is Mine.  When My Son, Jesus, was on trial before Pontius Pilate, Pilate rebuked Him for not answering his question.  He said, “Do you not know that I have the authority to release You or to crucify You?  His response to Pilate was “you would have no authority over Me unless it had been given you from above”.  My sovereignty is over all and all rulers are in power because I in My sovereign plan granted them authority.  David understood this truth when he fled from Absalom and said, “If I find favor in the sight of the Lord, then He will bring me back again.”  He trusted My sovereignty and My plan.  So, when you see ungodly leaders elevate themselves and violate My word, don’t despair and don’t be afraid.  “I AM” always at work carrying out My plan and working things together for your good.  Remember the saying, “It’s always darkest before the dawn”.  Don’t despair over the state of the world – joy comes in the morning.  Trust My plan – trust My sovereignty and look up – your redemption draweth nigh.

2 Samuel 14:1-15:22, John 18:1-21, Psalms 119:97-112, Proverbs 16:8-9

What God said to me – Solar lights are great in a garden or along an unlit path.  However, if they have not had enough exposure to the sun, they are useless because they have no ability to shine on their own.  “I AM” the Light of the world and I live in My children.  I told you to let your light shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify Me.  The thing is, you are like the solar light – you cannot shine unless you have enough exposure to the “Son”.  My word is a light to your feet and a lamp to your path so you can see the way I want you to go – like the solar light – you need enough exposure to My word for it to be a light for you.  Exposure to Me and to My word is key if you are to walk in the light.  Use this time with me and in My word to soak it all up so when the way becomes dark – and it will – you’ll be able to walk without stumbling and remain faithful and steadfast in your service and worship.