How can we ensure our actions align with God's will today? Foundations From Jeremiah 13:25 “This is your lot, the portion I have measured to you,” declares the LORD, “because you have forgotten Me and trusted in falsehood.” (Jeremiah 13:25) - God personally measures out consequences; His rule is literal and inescapable. - Forgetting Him and embracing lies guarantees misalignment with His will. - The antidote is constant remembrance and exclusive trust in His revealed truth. Recognize the Drift That Pulls Us Off Course - Forgetfulness—allowing busy schedules or pleasures to crowd out conscious awareness of God (Deuteronomy 8:11). - False trust—leaning on culture, emotions, or human wisdom over Scripture (Proverbs 14:12; Colossians 2:8). - Result—an unwanted “lot”: discipline, loss of joy, weakened witness (Hebrews 12:5-6). Daily Practices That Keep Us in God’s Will 1. Scripture Intake - Read, meditate, memorize (Psalm 119:11; Joshua 1:8). - Test every plan by the plain meaning of the Word (2 Timothy 3:16-17). 2. Prayerful Dependence - Present decisions to God before they’re finalized (Philippians 4:6). - Stay sensitive to the Spirit’s promptings (John 16:13). 3. Wholehearted Trust - “Trust in the LORD with all your heart … in all your ways acknowledge Him” (Proverbs 3:5-6). - Partial obedience is still disobedience (1 Samuel 15:22-23). 4. Immediate Obedience - “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). - Act on what you already know; further light follows faithfulness (Luke 16:10). 5. Spirit-Led Living - Walk by the Spirit and you won’t gratify the flesh (Galatians 5:16). - The Spirit never contradicts the Word He authored. 6. Accountable Community - Invite exhortation and correction (Hebrews 10:24-25; Proverbs 27:17). - Share plans, receive loving rebuke. 7. Ongoing Repentance - Ask God to search your heart (Psalm 139:23-24). - Confess quickly; realign instantly (1 John 1:9). Simple Tests for Alignment - Agreement with clear Scripture. - Growing Christlike character (Galatians 5:22-23). - Spirit-given peace, not self-manufactured calm (Colossians 3:15). - Confirmation from mature believers. - Fruit that advances God’s kingdom, not personal ego (John 15:8). Living the Opposite of Jeremiah 13:25 - Remember Him constantly. - Trust His truth exclusively. - Expect measured blessing instead of discipline (Psalm 1:1-3). Intentional remembrance, unwavering trust, and prompt obedience keep every action in step with God’s will today. |
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