Proverbs 11:14… For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers (NIV). Proverbs 15:22… Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed (NIV). Psalm 119:105… Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. (NIV)
Can I train myself to follow reasonable thought-out course of actions to resolve complex decisions regarding my Christian Walk? Or do I need to contact folks whose intellectual powers are far greater than mine… folks who search the Scriptures for deeper understanding do just that.
The Bible teaches that spiritual guidance comes from God. The Holy Spirit reveals the will of God to our heart so that we can understand what it is God wants us to know and apply it in our daily walk with Him.
Confirmation of the will of God is given to us as we study Scripture. It also protects us from the sound bits out in the inhospitable surroundings. From those who want to blame God, saying that they interpret the Bible to do just that. However, we know better. The Holy Spirit’s guidance keeps us from making well-known allegations.
As you and I study and read the Bible, the Holy Spirit will impress – plant a thought in our heart and mind – an impression from the very Scripture verses we are reading regarding what is troubling our Christian struggles. Amazing how the Holy Spirit and the word of God harmonizes the very Scripture we are studying.
However, there are times God will use situations – surroundings – events to remove some of that tricky stuff; like letting the Bible fall open and “declare this is what I am talking about” I must be careful, certain issues can turn out rather different at the conclusion to what originally my mind was conceiving as the right course of action.
If we would submit ourselves to the guidance of God, then we must build our life on the word of God. We should read it, study it, and meditate on it. We ought to apply it to our life by discerning the moral principles we are called to live by.
Are we careful, watchful, and cautious of what people see and hear when we are in our unguarded, casual, and careless moments? How important is it? Well, do I / we want to unearth, bring to the surface something what it is I want to expose. It is at this time that I need to check – contact people I know that have an open right understanding mind regarding Scripture, also an unwavering relationship with God.
When we as Christians train our mind and heart on God’s Word – He will lead us. God will make it possible for us to make sound decision based on what Scripture teaches – led by the Holy Spirit. We will be guided on principles and Spirit, plus wisdom anchored by the Word of God – the Holy Bible
God will lead His people as we give ourselves to understand His Word and be open to the Holy Spirit. Base our choices on principles and spiritual wisdom grounded in the Word of God… the Bible. so that we can understand God’s word with the Holy Spirit’s leading which enables us to make wide-ranging thorough decisions… Believing that the Bible is God’s Holy Inspired Word.
“To God Be the Glory Great Things He Has Done”
Would you pray this prayer with me…? “Lord Jesus, come into my heart. Forgive my sins. I want my life to change. My thoughts and my attitude need to change. I do not have peace in my heart. I really want that peace, joy, and happiness that I long for. Please let the Holy Spirit help me be the kind of Christian that will bring honour to Your Name.” Amen
