Take some time to sit and meditate on what I’ve written with your Bible open.
When you have a decision to make, do you normally go with the flow? Or do you pray for wisdom and weigh your decisions on the Word of God?
Every decision we make not only affects us but the people around us. Even future generations are affected by the choices we make today.
Let me say; this is a simple truth. So, we need to seek God’s Word for guidance, and we need to heed the promptings of the Holy Spirit in our heart.
I think one of the main reasons some people let others make decisions for them is they don’t believe they can hear from God. They wish they could or hope they can. They wonder if they can, but they’re afraid they don’t. The Bible says there is safety in the multitude of wise counsel. [Proverbs 15:22] However, in the end, we must hear from God. I’m talking about that voice that brings peace to all the chaos.
The Bible teaches us that the responsibilities and the life God has called you to, there’s an anointing permanently within you to walk it out. The Holy Spirit will lead you and guide you. It’s your blood-bought, God-given right to follow the Holy Spirit’s leadership.
I strongly encourage everyone to trust yourself with God and tell Him, “God, I want to hear from You. I don’t want to do anything outside Your will. So, I’m going to trust that You will speak to me, and I am going to trust that I can hear from You. “Colossians 3:15 tells us how. It says, And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds… ” If you follow God’s leadership, you will have peace, joy, and righteousness.”
Now, if you follow God’s leadership, you will have peace, joy, righteousness, and you’ll bear good fruit. What you won’t be is confused and frustrated or uncertain. Could it be scary, YES!!! But you will have peace. To begin the process of finding where your peace lies for you, simply ask yourself: Is there a scripture that applies to my situation? What does the Word say I should do?
Let me give you a simple example, if there’s something you want to buy but you don’t have enough in your bank account to buy it, it’s probably best to wait because God doesn’t want us to be in debt (Romans 13:8). Many times, God’s Word sounds a lot like common sense.
I encourage you to let the peace in your heart decide with finality every question that arises in your mind. Again, the Bible does say there’s safety in a multitude of counselors. However, you could ask ten different people about your situation and end up with ten different answers.
If you feel something strongly enough in your heart, you’ve seriously prayed, and it goes along with Scripture, then follow your heart. Peace will follow. If you feel led to make a decision that others don’t like, you shouldn’t have to give an unreasonable amount of explanation for what you feel led by God to do. Maybe you don’t know why, you just sense that’s just what you’re supposed to do. God has a plan, and you are part of that plan, but you won’t live it if you live in fear.
Let’s take this to the end zone now. What do you think God is saying to you? What are you sensing from God? If you make a mistake, it’s not the end of the world. But being true to what God has put on your heart is the key.
Hopefully, the message above has spoken to you in a time of need. At North Elevation Church we do our best to provide our paritioners with the guidance and knowledge that they need to make the right choices. Through mission work, humility and a passion to follow the word of our Lord, you will find a home in our holy place. Check out some of the upcoming events and stop by to see what types of incredible messages you’ll find unexpectedly.
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