Hosea 1-3, 1 John 5, Psalms 124:1-8, Proverbs 29:5-8

What God said to me – The world is in trouble.  They are reaping what they have sown and I have given them over to their sin.  Rather than acknowledging that all of the catastrophes and chaos in the world are the result of turning away from Me, they look for solutions on their own.  They turn, but not upwards towards Me.  They turn to technology to try to solve their problems.  They try to change behavior without changing the heart.  They blame everyone and everything but their own sin.  In the midst of it all you, My child, must remain faithful.  You must be steadfast.  You must pray without ceasing.  “I AM” the only hope in a world spiraling toward destruction.  You are My minister to share that hope.

Daniel  11:36-12:13, 1 John 4, Psalms 123:1-4, Proverbs 29:2-4

What God said to me – Do you consistently live in such a way that there is no question you belong to me?  That doesn’t mean just being a “good” person and not succumbing to the evil practices of the world.  It means walking with me and talking about Me in your everyday life to the people I bring across your path.  It means living out what you say you believe so people don’t think of you as hypocritical.  It means being a witness to those same people and being an intercessor on their behalf.  It means studying My word and seeking My direction and obeying that direction.  It means abiding in Me so that when I come you will have confidence and not shrink away in shame.

Daniel 11:2-35, 1 John 3:7-21, Psalms 122:1-9, Proverbs 29:1

What God said to me – You live in the midst of a godless society, and it doesn’t take much for them to plunge further and further into depravity because that is their natural inclination.  As a result, those of you who are Mine appear to be more and more different from the rest of the world.  This difference will begin to draw criticism and derision until it grows into actual persecution.  You must walk closely with Me every day so I can strengthen you and prepare you to stand strong and persevere no matter what you face.  I will give you insight into what you should say and do so you can lead some to righteousness.  As people become increasingly afraid because of the world situation, you will find opportunities to share your faith.