1 Chronicles 9-10, Acts 27:21-44, Psalms 8:1-9, Proverbs 18:23-24

What God said to me – You have observed an ant hill with thousands of ants scurrying about going through their routines to gather food and while you may be amazed watching them, you never give the individual ants a thought or intervene in some way to see that one survives and is provided for.  Now look about at the splendor and majesty and expanse of all creation – consider all of My works.  As you think about the vastness of the universe and the sheer numbers of the stars and planets and animals and plants, it will make you feel small and insignificant.  Yet in all of creation, I take thought of you – I care for you – I chose you – I made you my child – I created a plan just for your life.  Unlike your disregard of the ants you observe, I see each one of My children and not only do I see you, I seek you out to fellowship with you and to reveal Myself to you.  Think about this – meditate on this and you will fall on your face in worship and cry out, “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is You name in all the earth.”

1 Chronicles 7-8, Acts 27:1-20, Psalms 7:1-17, Proverbs 18:22

What God said to me – Remember the old road runner cartoons where the coyote sets up a trap for the road runner but ends up falling in it himself.  The same thing can happen in real life to people who disregard My law or My leading – they end up falling into a trap of their own making.  When I told you that in this world you would have tribulation, but to take courage because I have overcome the world, I wasn’t talking about suffering difficulties because of the consequences of your own sin – I was talking about when you suffer persecution or trials because you are walking with Me.  So, when you are experiencing difficulties or walking through trials, first examine yourself to make sure you are not experiencing the consequences of your own sin because your response and the actions you take are different – if it is because of your own sin, you need to start with acknowledgment and repentance – if it is because of genuine persecution or trials you need to cry out to Me for comfort and strength and direction.  I always hear and “I AM” with you always, working things for your good and for My glory.

1 Chronicles 5:18-6:81, Acts 26, Psalms 6:1-10, Proverbs 18:20-21

What God said to me – When Paul was on trial, he used the opportunity to share his testimony and the gospel.  The response was vastly different from the people who heard it.  The Jews were outraged.  Festus, the governor, said Paul was crazy.  King Agrippa said, “In a short time you will persuade me to become a Christian.”  Same testimony – same gospel – totally different responses.  What I want you to understand is that you are to share as I direct you no matter who your audience is or what you think their response may be.  I hold you responsible for your obedience in sharing, not for the outcomes.  “I AM” responsible for the outcome.  “I AM” the one who draws and “I AM” the one who saves, not you.  You be faithful.  You be obedient.  I will fulfill My plan and accomplish My purpose.