1 Kings 2:1-3:2, Acts 5, Psalms 125:1-5, Proverbs 16:25

What God said to me – In the prosperity, name it claim it gospel that so many people have bought into, they speak about living your best life now.  However, I told you that in this world you would have tribulation.  I said that because they hated Me, they will hate you.  No matter how wonderful your life may seem now, keep this in mind because as the end approaches, My children will become more and more under attack – even in the so-called land of the free.  When you stand firmly on the truth of My word you will be hated and mocked and at times physically attacked.  You must determine now that like Peter and John, you will obey Me rather than men no matter the consequences.  It is not an easy place to be.  When Peter and John were arrested and jailed and flogged and threatened, they rejoiced that they were counted worthy of suffering for My name, and they kept on preaching and teaching the truth.  Are you willing to walk in a manner worthy of your calling no matter the cost?  Then start here and now.

1 Kings 1, Acts 4, Psalms 124:1-8, Proverbs 16:24

What God said to me – In Great Britain in recent years there have been several cases of people who were arrested for silently praying – nothing else – not blocking traffic or causing a disturbance – just stopping and praying.  When confronted by police they readily admitted they were praying so they were arrested and convicted and fined.  It seems unbelievable to people who are used to freedom of speech and religion and yet it is happening more and more.  As the end approaches, it will get worse.  The enemy knows his time is growing short so tolerance of Christianity is rapidly becoming hatred.  When the Pharisees summoned Peter and John and commanded them to cease speaking and teaching about Jesus, their response was, “whether it is right in the sight of God to give heed to you rather than God, you be the judge; for we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard”.  There is coming a time when My children will be faced with a similar choice.  Choose you this day whom you will serve.

2 Samuel 23:24-24:25, Acts 3, Psalms 23:1-4, Proverbs 16:21-23

What God said to me – Everywhere you look you see people in need, and it is easy to think “if I had a lot of money, I could help so many people and do so much good”.  However, most of the time, money is just a temporary fix and not what people really need.  When Peter and John were going into the temple and came across the lame beggar, Peter said, “I do not possess silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you.”  Then he healed him in Jesus name.  Think about it – if Peter and John had money, they would have given it to him and he would have been better off financially for a time, but he wouldn’t have been healed – he also wouldn’t have had the opportunity to hear about this Jesus in whose name he was healed and the people who witnessed the miracle would not have heard about Jesus.  So, when you see a need, don’t just think that because you are not rich there is nothing you can do – think “what I have, I give to you”.  So, what do you have – time to spend with someone – words to encourage someone – a meal to share with someone – a ride to give to someone – a chore to help someone do – then use the opportunity to share Jesus.