Day 2 of Discernment Matters Why do we need discernment? • To recognize God’s voice. To discover and fulfill the Lord’s plan for our lives, we must be able to hear His voice. Suppose you ask Him to guide you in making a decision. When a sense of direction comes, can you tell whether it’s from God or your own mind? If you seek advice from a fellow believer, can you determine if the Lord is speaking through him? Without discernment, you won’t know for sure and, as a result, might take numerous wrong turns in life. • To discern God’s will. While the Bible in some respects speaks definitively about how to live, it doesn’t directly cover every situation. For example, no verse will tell you whom to marry or whether to move for a new job. But this doesn’t mean God is silent on the issue. Although your particular situation may not be mentioned in Scripture, biblical principles cover every decision you’ll ever face. The Holy Spirit, dwelling within, is there to guide us to the right understanding of how to apply God’s Word. • To make wise decisions. Every day is filled with decisions—some inconsequential, others life-changing. We often run on autopilot without giving a second thought to our choices; then we see only the outward appearance of each situation instead of looking beneath the surface to consider possible future implications. For instance, do you stop to think about the financial burden a spontaneous purchase might cause? • To distinguish good from best. Not every decision is a choice between right and wrong; we may just need to know the best path to take. God doesn’t want us to just limp along in our Christian lives; He desires that we thrive in the fullness of His will. Each day we’re confronted by decisions that set our course to one degree or another. The only way to make choices aligned with the Lord’s will is by seeking the mind of Christ on the matter. It may seem like a grey area to us, but He knows exactly what He wants us to do and is willing to guide us through His Word and His Spirit.
Posted on: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 09:35:24 +0000
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