I Am Safe in the Will of God
ICS Daily Devotions
John 10:27 (NKJV) My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.
The life of Jesus is a life of consecration. Every step of Jesus’ ministry was about submitting to the will of the Father even though it was challenging and agonising for Him, especially in the Garden of Gethsemane.
For us Christians, living a consecrated life is a choice. When we learn to walk in His will by surrendering ourselves to Him, we find ourselves living life with joy, satisfaction of the soul, and contentment of the spirit.
We are a people blessed to be living in the New Testament times where we are born again. We can pray to the Heavenly Father in Jesus’ name, we have the Spirit of God living in us, and we have the Word of God to lead and guide us.
How does God speak to us and what are the safeguards that are in place for us?You should present to God the decision that you need to make without any preconceived ideas or answers. Instead, lay down your rights to God. Pray and ask God to speak to you primarily through His Word (safeguard 1). You can take time to pray the same prayer for days or even up to a month for a major decision. Commit the plan and strategy to God, and ask Him if it is His will for your life. Ask God for a book, a chapter, and a verse regarding the decision. His Rhema Word will help you to anchor your faith especially when you face challenges later on after you have decided to proceed. After your petition has been uttered, take time to listen and be sensitive to the leading and witness of the Holy Spirit (safeguard 2). There will be promptings in our spirit of either a warning that comes in the form of uneasiness or lack of peace regarding the decision, or peace that accompanies the Word of assurance given from Scripture by the Lord to proceed.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
After your prayers, it would be wise to seek godly counsel and share with them your plans and what you think God is leading you to do (safeguard 3).
Proverbs 15:22 (NKJV) Without counsel, plans go awry, but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
Finally, open your hearts and lay down your rights to God. Be humble and have the courage to accept the answer, may it be a yes or a no.If God has said to go ahead, take the step of faith (safeguard 4).
Proverbs 16:9 (NKJV) A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.
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