Zechariah 4-5, Revelation 14, Psalms 142:1-7, Proverbs 30:21-23

What God said to me – Where do you run when you are in trouble – when your spirit is overwhelmed within you?  Who do you tell your complaints and problems and worries to – family – friends – anyone who will listen?  When you car is empty and running on fumes you don’t go to the mall.  The mall might have many great things but it is not going to solve the problem of your empty gas tank – you need to go directly to the gas station and get filled up with gas.  You need to quit shopping for things that will not help your situation and get to the place where you can actually find what you need.  The same is true of your spiritual life.  When your spirit is overwhelmed within you, run to Me, cry out to Me.  I know your path.  I know exactly where you are and what you need.  “I AM” your refuge and very present help in time of need – come to Me.

Zechariah 2-3, Revelation 13, Psalms 141:10, Proverbs 30:18-20

What God said to me – The question for you is not what is going on in the world, good or evil, but who are you worshipping? You must keep your mind set on Me, trusting Me and worshipping Me no matter what is going on around you or is happening in your life.  “I AM” in control and what is going to happen will happen.  Don’t let those things distract you or make you fearful or cause you to fall away.  Devote yourself to Me.  Cling to Me all the more as things appear to get worse.  The patient endurance and faithfulness you will need comes from spending much time with Me.  This time must be your priority in order that I may strengthen you for what lies ahead.

Zechariah 1, Revelation 12, Psalms 140:1-13, Proverbs 30:17

What God said to me – When you belong to Me and make it known to others you will face opposition from the enemy who seeks to destroy you and cause you to back down so you won’t share the good news of the gospel of salvation.  However, you need to remember you have My Spirit within you and the assurance of My presence always so stand firm in your faith.  Don’t be intimidated by those who question the validity of My word or because you don’t feel confident in handling My word to refute them.  My word says, “they overcame the enemy because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony.”  When you share your personal testimony of how I saved you and changed you and live in you and work in your life, they cannot refute it.  You can stand firm when you know Me whom you have believed and are convinced that “I AM” able to guard what you have entrusted to Me until that day I call you home.