How can we seek God's guidance like the king in 2 Kings 8:4? Scripture Snapshot “Now the king had been speaking to Gehazi, the servant of the man of God, saying, ‘Please recount for me all the great things Elisha has done.’” (2 Kings 8:4) What the King Did Right • Recognized he needed insight he did not possess • Turned to someone closely connected with God’s prophet • Invited a full recounting of God’s past works • Listened with intent to act (vv. 5-6 show he immediately restored the woman’s land) Core Principles for Seeking God’s Guidance • Hunger for God’s track record – Psalm 77:11: “I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old.” – Rehearsing God’s deeds builds faith for present decisions. • Pursue reliable, godly counsel – Proverbs 11:14: “Where there is no guidance, a people fall, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.” – The king chose an informed, spiritually‐minded witness. • Honor God’s appointed messengers – 2 Chronicles 20:20b: “Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be upheld; believe His prophets, and you will succeed.” • Act promptly on revealed truth – James 1:22: “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” • Let Scripture set the compass – Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” • Pray for wisdom with confidence – James 1:5: “Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.” • Trust instead of leaning on self – Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Practical Steps You Can Take Today 1. Read a portion of Scripture that recounts God’s mighty acts; write down what it reveals about His character. 2. Seek out a mature believer who knows God’s Word and ask how they have seen the Lord lead. 3. List current decisions before you; search the Bible for principles that speak to each situation. 4. Ask God for wisdom, believing He gives generously. 5. Obey the next clear step, however small, and watch for His confirming hand. Encouragement to Hold Onto • God delights to guide His people; He is “the LORD your God who teaches you to profit, who leads you in the way you should go” (Isaiah 48:17). • The same God who restored the Shunammite’s land can restore what seems lost in your life when you seek Him first. |
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