This is what my side of the woods
look like this morning. A thick
fog was blanketing the main roads with a
visibility of about 50 meters. I had to
take a slow ride home.
Then,
after a quick brekky, I walked Little P
to school. The wind was calm and cool. I can only hear the birds chirping along the
way, and a few logs that barricaded our path which posed as a hazard with very
limited visibility. As I started to head
home, the fog started to lift up and the horizon, clearing up. I saw the clouds moving east uncovering the
most amazing sky! Then as I glanced towards the valley revealed the lush
greenery. I can see the birds now
hopping from one tree to another! It was
a lovely sight!
God’s
will is like that. There’s nothing
mysterious about it really, although knowing God’s will takes a bit of
understanding and patience. But I know
five things that lead us to the Father’s will for our lives:
Firstly, God leads us
through His written Word (Ps 119:105). You
will never, ever go wrong in consulting Scripture. God’s word doesn’t beat around the bush… it
gives you direct instructions where to go.
Secondly, God leads us
through the inner prompting of the Holy Spirit (Phil 2:12-13). Discerning can be a bit tricky because much of the time we just can't
figure it out. The Holy Spirit leads,
prompts, nudges, steers, and all the more compels you to walk on the right
path.
Thirdly, God leads us
through the counsel of wise, qualified, trustworthy people. No, I’m not
referring to palm or card reading, nor am I gearing towards getting advise or
hint from the zodiac signs or some guru from Tibet. I am talking about a person who
has proven himself or herself wise and trustworthy and, therefore, qualified to
counsel on such issue or matters at hand.
Fourthly, God leads us
into His will by giving us an inner assurance of peace
(Col 3:15). Doing God's will demands a decision. And that
decision requires faith and action. You can't see the end, so you
have to trust Him in faith and then step out. You have to act. Faith and
obedience are like twins; they go together.
However, I always advise people that if decisions are drawn up
without peace, then, most likely it is not from God.
And lastly, Wait. God’s message could be one of two things, “no and not yet”. Believe that He will make your paths straight.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper
you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jer. 29:11
Color: Fog
iPhone shot.
Foggy this morning.
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