How can we recognize God's guidance in our lives today? A Clear Picture of Divine Guidance: Isaiah 63:12 “who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown” In one sweeping sentence God’s Word lays out how He guides: by His power (“glorious arm”), through a human instrument (“right hand of Moses”), in unmistakable circumstances (“divided the waters”), and with a clear purpose (“to gain for Himself everlasting renown”). These elements become a template for recognizing His leading today. Scripture: Our Unchanging Compass • God never guides contrary to what He has already spoken. • “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105). • “All Scripture is God-breathed… so that the man of God may be complete” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). • Regular, prayerful reading positions the heart to spot His direction. The Holy Spirit: God’s Present Arm • The same “glorious arm” now indwells believers. • “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God” (Romans 8:14). • “When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth” (John 16:13). • His promptings always align with Scripture, produce peace that guards the heart (Philippians 4:7), and draw us to Christ. Providential Circumstances: Waters Parting Before Us • God still “divides waters” by arranging and rearranging events. • “What He opens, no one can shut, and what He shuts, no one can open” (Revelation 3:7-8). • Acts 16:6-10 shows doors closing in Asia and opening in Macedonia—clear directional markers. • Look for converging confirmations: timing, resources, and opportunities that fit God’s character and mission. Godly Leaders and Counsel: The Right Hand of Moses Today • The Lord placed Moses’ hand in His own plan; He still uses faithful shepherds and mentors. • “For lack of guidance a nation falls, but with many counselors there is victory” (Proverbs 11:14). • “Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you” (Hebrews 13:7). • Wise counsel reinforces, not replaces, personal obedience to God’s Word. Glory to God: The Ultimate Test • Every genuine leading aims at God’s renown, not our applause. • “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). • Ephesians 1:11-12 reminds that His purpose is “the praise of His glory.” • If a path diminishes His honor or elevates self, it is not His guidance. Walking in the Light You Receive • Obey promptly—“By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called” (Hebrews 11:8). • Act on clear instruction before asking for new direction; light for the next step often appears only after we take the first. • “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). • Gratitude fuels further guidance; acknowledging His past leadings sharpens our ears for the next. |
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