What steps can you take to prioritize God's counsel in your daily life? Anchoring Verse “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.” – 1 Kings 22:5 What Jehoshaphat Teaches Us • Even a godly king pauses before a major decision. • He refuses to move ahead on mere human strategy. • His first instinct is to seek God’s clear, authoritative word. Practical Steps to Prioritize God’s Counsel • Ask First, Act Second – Begin every plan with the question Jehoshaphat asked: “What does the LORD say?” • Search the Written Word Daily – Make Scripture your primary source of counsel (Psalm 119:105). • Invite the Spirit’s Illumination – Pray for wisdom; God promises to give it “generously and without reproach” (James 1:5). • Measure Advice by Biblical Truth – Filter all human counsel through the unchanging standard of God’s Word (Acts 17:11). • Wait Until His Direction Is Clear – Refuse to let urgency override obedience (Proverbs 19:2). • Align Your Heart through Worship – Praise tunes the soul to recognize His voice (Psalm 34:3–4). Supporting Scriptures • Proverbs 3:5–6 – Trusting the LORD brings straight paths. • Isaiah 30:21 – “This is the way, walk in it.” • Colossians 3:16 – Let the word of Christ dwell richly. • John 10:27 – His sheep hear His voice and follow. A Simple Daily Checklist □ Open the Bible before opening your calendar. □ Pray for wisdom by name for today’s decisions. □ Test ideas against clear biblical principles. □ Seek confirmation from mature, Scripture-saturated believers. □ Wait for inner assurance produced by the Spirit’s peace (Philippians 4:7). Following these patterns keeps God’s counsel not as a last resort, but as your very first step. |
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