2 Chronicles 14-16, Romans 9:1-24, Psalms 19:1-14, Proverbs 20:1

What God said to me – King Asa was one of the rare kings of Judah who did what was right in My sight.  He removed the high places and the incense altars and led the people in returning to Me.  Throughout his reign when he was faced with immense armies, he cried out to Me and I delivered them.  However, toward the end of his reign, King Asa relied on a treaty he made with the King of Aram rather than turning to Me.  He won the battle, but he paid a high price for his foolishness.  Even at the end when he was suffering from a severe disease, he relied on physicians and didn’t seek Me.  Learn from Asa – sometimes when you face a trial it is easier to cry out to Me when you know you lack resources or ability than it is when you are successful and established.  Don’t fall into the trap of relying on yourself because you think you can handle it, so you don’t need to call on Me – learn to seek Me in all things at all times.  Make it the habit of your whole life to pray about everything, seeking My direction and blessing.  You never arrive and you never outgrow your need for Me.

2 Chronicles 11-13, Romans 8:26-39, Psalms 18:37-50, Proverbs 19:27-29

What God said to me – The worst thing that can happen in a person’s life is not sickness or disease or disability or poverty or persecution or trials or tribulation or even death – the worst thing that can ever happen to anyone is to be separated from Me.  I realize it is not the answer you would get if you asked people, and yet it is true.  All of the other things are temporal, but a relationship with Me is eternal  To be My child – to know Me – is a blessing beyond measure – it should be a daily cause of awe and wonder and worship that I chose you and called you and saved you and am sanctifying you as you walk with Me knowing that there is nothing that can ever separate you from Me or from My Presence.  You are Mine.  I chose you.  I saved you. I love you.  “I AM” at work in you to sanctify you.  “I AM” preparing a place for you.  “I AM” coming for you that where “I AM” there you may be also.  I will never leave you or forsake you.  Absolutely nothing can ever separate you from Me.  Hallelujah!

2 Chronicles 8:11-10:19, Romans 8:9-25, Psalms 18:16-36, Proverbs 19 :26

What God said to me – It seems the older you get and the worse the world gets, the more you long for My coming and the more you look forward to the day when you will be in heaven with Me.  Those who don’t know Me say that’s just “pie in the sky” – while it sounds wonderful, it’s not reality, it’s just a pipe dream.  However, My plans for you are for a future and a hope.  I have given you My Spirit as a pledge and a guarantee that I will fulfill My promise to you.  My Spirit Himself testifies with your spirit that you are My child and as My child you are fellow heir with My Son, Jesus Christ.  So, while you groan because of the difficulties and darkness you experience in this world, remember the sufferings of this present time can’t compare with the glory that is to come.  Keep your eyes set on things above – on Me – so that you walk in the Spirit and in a manner worthy of your calling.  “I AM” your Abba Father – keep your eyes on Me.