Jeremiah 6:16-8:7, Colossians 2:8-23, Psalms 78:1-31, Proverbs 24:26

What God said to me – Evil upon evil – depravity upon depravity – this is the world you live in today.  Those who are truly Mine are horrified at all that is happening around them and yet they are helpless to change it.  The leaders say “elect me and I will give you peace” but there is no peace.  The “fixes” they bring are only superficial because a heart change is what is needed for a change to actually take place and only I can change a heart.  Most are far from Me and have no desire to come nearer.  They abhor Me and you because they love their sin.  To acknowledge Me or those who are Mine is to shine the light on their sin so they cling to darkness and attack the light.  You must cling to Me and trust that “I AM” in control and carrying out My plan.  Behold “I AM” at the door.

Jeremiah 4:19-6:15, Colossians 1:18-27, Psalms 77:1-20, Proverbs 24:23-25

What God said to me – When two people are at odds very rarely do they approach one another simultaneously to make peace.  It is usually one of them who graciously reaches out to bring about a reconciliation.  That was the case with us.  While you were dead in your sins and alienated from Me, I reached out to you through My Son to reconcile you to Myself.  Not only did I save you by My grace through faith, I also gifted you the faith necessary to believe.  So, now by that same grace through faith is how you will continue in your walk with Me.  As you are diligent in this time with Me in My word and seeking to know Me, I will firmly root you and build you up and establish you in your faith.  There will be times of struggle as you face difficulties and trials and waver in unbelief and lack of understanding.  During these times, look to David’s example – he focused on Me and My character – he recounted the times of My past faithfulness and was thankful for all I had done.  Stay close during these times, overflow with gratitude for My past faithfulness and cling to My promises that “I AM” working for your good and My glory.  Just as you received Me – walk in Me – by grace through faith.

Jeremiah 2:31-4:18, Colossians 1:1-17, Psalms 76:1-12, Proverbs 24:21-22

What God said to me – My apostle, Paul, consistently and purposefully prayed for other believers, both those he knew and had ministered to personally, and those he had only heard about.  Look at Paul’s prayer for these brothers and sisters in Christ – it was not just a “bless them and be with them prayer” – it was so much more.  He prayed that they would be filled with the knowledge of My will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding so that they could walk in a manner worthy of Me, to please Me in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in knowledge of Me; strengthened with all power according to My glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously giving thanks to Me, because I qualified them to share in My inheritance with you.  I rescued them from the domain of darkness and transferred them to the kingdom of My Son.  Learn from Paul – you must learn to pray for one another more than just superficially and for more than just their physical wellbeing – pray for their spiritual growth and maturity – pray for their eternity.