How can we seek God's guidance to avoid "stumbling in the darkness"? Key Verse “Jesus replied, ‘Are there not twelve hours of daylight? If anyone walks in the day, he will not stumble, because he sees by the light of this world. But if anyone walks at night, he will stumble, because he has no light.’ ” (John 11:9-10) Why We Stumble in Darkness • Darkness hides obstacles; sin and self-reliance veil what is truly there (Jeremiah 17:9) • Human wisdom is limited and often faulty (Proverbs 14:12) • Satan actively blinds minds to keep people from the light of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:4) God’s Lamp for Our Feet • The Word reveals the path: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105) • Scripture exposes hidden hazards before we trip (Hebrews 4:12) • Every portion is inspired and profitable for clear direction (2 Timothy 3:16-17) Practical Steps to Seek His Guidance 1. Daily Immersion in Scripture • Read systematically, not randomly • Memorize key verses that address current challenges • Journal insights; light grows brighter as truth is rehearsed 2. Wholehearted Trust and Submission • “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.” (Proverbs 3:5-6) • Surrender opinions when they conflict with plain biblical teaching 3. Prayerful Listening • Ask for wisdom; God promises to give it “generously and without reproach” (James 1:5) • Pause after prayer; let the Spirit impress Scriptural truths on your heart 4. Obedient Response • Light obeyed becomes light increased (John 7:17) • Delayed obedience is fertile ground for stumbling (Luke 6:46-49) 5. Godly Counsel and Fellowship • Walk with those who walk in the light (1 John 1:7) • Invite mature believers to speak truth when blind spots appear (Proverbs 27:17) The Promise of Ongoing Direction • “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My loving eye on you.” (Psalm 32:8) • “Your ears will hear this command behind you: ‘This is the way; walk in it.’” (Isaiah 30:21) Living in the Daylight Remaining in Christ’s light is not a one-time event but a continual walk. Stay in the Word, stay surrendered, stay connected to believers, and the result is a well-lit path where, by His guidance, stumbling in the darkness is avoided. |
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