Knowing His Will
God has spoken to me regarding some pressing issues in my life. I am currently struggling with decision making as I tend to take my own voice for God's voice. My inner voice and the devil's commands are much more louder than the gentle whishper from the Father.
I broke down last night, thinking that God has never been pleased with me since the day I committed my life to Him. I felt that He is a demanding God and no one can ever come before Him as blameless being.
I was so wrong and so childish to have thought of that. It is fact that no one can ever walking blameless before God (on his own). That is why we need Jesus Christ in our lives. A good illustration is the book and bookmark. We (sinners) are represented by the bookmark and Jesus Christ is represented by the book. When we acknowledge that Jesus is Lord and invited Him into our lives, it is similar to having that bookmark placed inside the book. The bookmark (sins) can no longer be seen and what is seen is Righteous and acceptable as we are covered with the book (the Righteousness of Christ).
It does not take a few minutes to appreciate this but it will take a lifetime for something to appreciate what the Lord has done on the Cross for our sake and to reflect upon the blood of Christ which drew us, who were far away closer to God the creater.
This morning, I decided to swap my bag (from the orange one to red as I only carry the orange bag during the holidays). As I was clearing the red bag, I digged out a book which I have wanted to read but did not get to. I looked at the title and it spelled "How to know God's Will" by Charles Stanley. I put it on top of the shoe rack as I intended to bring it along to school. But who knows, this book transformed me.
As I was waiting for the bus, I flipped through the pages and the first page greeted me with the first truth - God loves me and He still does. The second pages showed me how does God speak and how can I tell that it's Him.
As I read on, I discovered another thing. If you did notice the passage that I posted earlier, it has been within me for some time. That passage really made me realise how limited are my thoughts and understanding. Things which we thoughts are flawless and beauty to us might be just dust in the sight of God.
I am not going to elaborate on the book in this entry as I am still dwelling slowing although I have finished reading it. However, I would like to share the questions posted to me regarding decision making.
When faced with a decision, weigh all the options and take time alone with God to listen to His voice. Be alert for His guidance through the Bible, the Holy Spirit within you, other godly people, and circumstances. Evaluate anything you hear by asking these questions:
- Is it consistent with God's written Word?
- How will it affect other people?
- What will be the consequences?
- Does it conflict with human wisdom?
- Does it clash with your fleshly nature?
- Does it challenge your faith?
- Does it call for courage?
- Have you taken enough time?
- What do other godly people say?
- Will this enhance your spiritual growth?
- Does the decision give you peace in your spirit?
I believe that the Lord is always near us and He is so real and so faithful to each of His children.
All to Christ my Saviour.
posted by Humphrey @ 8:27 pm
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