2 Samuel 22:1-23:23, Acts 2, Psalms 122:1-9, Proverbs 16:19-20

What God said to me – You’ve heard of the “Lone Ranger” but when it comes to being a Christiam, it was never intended to be that way.  You are part of the body of Christ where each member works together with one another to build one another up.  When I called you to Myself, I called you into My family, the Church, and spending time with other family members should be a source of joy and happiness for you.  From the beginning, My Church devoted themselves to My word and it’s teaching and to fellowship and to prayer.  As the end approaches, I exhort you even more not to forsake the assembling of yourselves together.  This time together is necessary to encourage one another and to stimulate one another to love and good deeds.  Whether it is work or sports or school or just wanting time to yourself, there are many excuses and temptations and hindrances that you can use to justify skipping church.  However, you need the encouragement and the fellowship and the teaching and the example and the prayers of others in the body to stay strong and to stand firm in your faith and all the more as you see the end drawing near.

2 Samuel 20:14-21:22, Acts 1, Psalms 121:1-8, Proverbs 16:18

What God said to me – When children are in school, they have various drills they practice in case of emergency – fire drills – tornado drills – intruder drills – so when something happens it is second nature, and they can act automatically.  So, in your life you when you are faced with trials or difficulties or unseen emergencies, what do you do?  Where do you run – to friends or family – to your banker or other professionals – or do you try to go it alone?  As My child, I should aways be your first and main source for whatever you need.  Your help comes from Me so look to Me for everything. “I AM” always available – I never slumber nor sleep – I never take a day off.  I have a plan for you that “I AM” working out for your good and for My glory so no matter what is happening in your life, “I AM” at work.  If you are afraid, come to Me – if you need comfort, come to Me, if you have questions, come to Me.  This daily time with Me and in My word is necessary training and preparation for all you will encounter so don’t neglect it.  Lift up your eyes – “I AM” a very present help in time of trouble.

2 Samuel 19:11-20:13, John 21, Psalms 12:1-7, Proverbs 16:16-17

What God said to me – There are many absolutely beautiful places in the world that you can only see by traversing difficult terrain.  One such place is a hike in Zion National Park called the Narrows where you hike through a river with beautiful cliffs arising and gorgeous scenery.  The hike is not easy as you wade through water from your ankles to your waist going over slick, uneven rocks.  However, if you are not careful you can be so focused on looking down to make sure you don’t slip that you miss the beauty the hike is taking you through.  After My resurrection when I encountered Mary Magdalene in the garden, she almost missed Me in her tears and sorrow.  The two men on the road to Emmaus were so engrossed on the tragedy of My crucifixion that they didn’t recognize Me when I walked right beside them.  Several of My disciples went back to fishing but were so focused on catching nothing after toiling all night that they didn’t recognize Me when I called from a hundred yards away.  I told you that I would never leave you or forsake you and that I would work all things together for your good so when you are going through difficulties you need to learn to take your eyes off of the difficulties and look for Me in the midst of them.  The greatest blessing doesn’t come at the end of the trial, it comes as you realize that “I AM” in it with you to minister to you and to encourage you and to teach you and to walk with you through it.  Look up and you’ll see My beauty.