LIMITED

The virus crisis has increased exponentially the limits you now have to experience.  You are limited to a certain number of people in gatherings, places to shop, supplies to purchase, and so many other limits.

I know what it feels like to be limited.  I was limited to only say what My father wanted Me to say and to do only what I saw My Father do.  I was limited in My travels and when I died on the tree as the perfect sacrifice to reconcile people to My Father, I was limited.  I could not save Myself.

Though your limitations are many right now, you have unlimited access to My throne room were I ever live to make intercession for you.  Use these days to draw closer to Me.  I made it possible through My shed blood for you to enter boldly into My throne room of grace and mercy at any time day or night to find help in your time of need.

JOHN 5:19; 30. 12:49; HEBREWS 4:16

CONTENTMENT

There were many doctrines being taught in My servant Paul's day.  He warned Timothy, who was like a son to him, to stay away from those who put forth the doctrine that godliness would cause financial gain.

These doctrines are being preached in your day also. Paul shared the truth with Timothy.  He said that godliness is great gain when accompanied by contentment.  Paul learned to be content no matter what his financial circumstances were.  He learned how to abound and how to be abased.

True contentment comes from your confidence in Me to meet your needs no matter what your financial circumstances might be.  Many have lost their jobs during this virus crisis.  Pray for these people to discover that prayer can give them a peace that passes all of their understanding and when they pray with thanksgiving their hearts and minds can be guarded during these difficult circumstances. 

1 TIMOTHY 6:6; PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7, 12

LIBERTY

My will for every one is that they never experience bondage. Yet, as you look at the conditions in other lands, you see many countries that have oppressive leaders who place heavy burdens on people and who threaten people to obey their rules or face imprisonment.

Persecution of believers existed when I was on Earth, and when I left to go to My Father, that persecution increased.  I shared a great promise about persecution when I presented My teaching on the Mount.  I said,: "Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  Blessed are you, when men shall revile you, and persecute  you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for My sake.  Rejoice and be exceeding glad; for great is your reward in heaven; for so persecuted they the prophets who were before you.

Pray for all those who are in bondage to persecution, and pray for your own country to always have religious freedom.

MATTHEW 5:10-12

BOOKS

There are many books in heaven.  There is a Book of Remembrance that records every time you mention My name or even think about Me.  The prophet Malachi spoke about this.  He wrote: Then they who feared the LORD spoke often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who feared the LORD, and that thought upon His name.

I love to hear you mention My name during the day.  There are many things that you can talk about when you are with others, but when you talk about Me, the atmosphere becomes filled with My Spirit.

Many call Sundays "The Lord's Day."  It is a day to corporately worship and all the songs you sing to Me are also recorded in this Book of Remembrance.  Make it your goal to add to this book today and everyday..

MALACHI 3:16

DECEPTION/DETERMINED

 One of the main weapons of my enemy is deception.  My friend Paul wrote that even My Father would send deception upon those who reject My gospel as the days draw closer to My return.  As you can see, this deception is coming upon many today.

At one point Paul even said if it were possible, even the elect would be deceived.  The way to keep you and all your beloved from deception during these days is to exhort them to be determined to stay in My Word.

I told My Father as I prayed for My disciples that I had kept them through My Word.  I also will keep you  from deception through My Word.  Be determined today and everyday to search out the truth in My Word.  My Word is truth and the only way to fight deception is to hide My truth in your heart.

2 THESSALONIANS 2:11; JOHN 17:17, 19

TRAVELS

Since the virus crisis, many have been limited in their travels.  I know you are so thankful for the trips you have made with family and friends over the years.  My travels were also limited when I was on Earth, and that is why it was expedient that I return to My heavenly Father.  Now My presence can be shared by My beloved body on Earth.

Even though you have not been able to share the words I give you daily with others because of your recent travels, I look forward to giving words of encouragement to you daily.

I want you to understand that especially during these dark days that My light through you can shine in many lands as you lift up in prayer those who are laboring in My kingdom.  Ask My Holy Spirit to put on your heart those laborers you are to pray for each day.

JOHN 16:7

STRENGTH

 There are days during this virus crisis that I have heard many face the day with this quick prayer, "Lord, give me strength."  Even though this is a quick prayer and sometimes it is said as an exasperated comment and not a prayer, I do hear your heart.

You cannot help but be weary during the long days of this pandemic. The good news is that I can give you the strength you need to face another day of this pandemic.

The psalmist David had many days when he felt he could not face another day. He also had many days filled with fear. On those days he would declare: "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?  the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Declare these truths the next time you need strength.

PSALM 27:1