Seek The Lord’s Guidance!
Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who seek your guidance before taking action. In Jesus’ name, amen.
We learn in 1 Samuel 23:1-5 (ESV) David sought you wisdom prior to taking action.
“Now they told David, ‘Behold, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and are robbing the threshing floors.’ Therefore David inquired of the Lord, ‘Shall I go and attack these Philistines?’ And the Lord said to David, ‘Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah.’ But David’s men said to him, ‘Behold, we are afraid here in Judah; how much more then if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?’ Then David inquired of the Lord again. And the Lord answered him, ‘Arise, go down to Keilah, for I will give the Philistines into your hand.’ And David and his men went to Keilah and fought with the Philistines and brought away their livestock and struck them with a great blow. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah.”
Rather than David taking matters into his own hands, notice how David continued to seek advice from the Lord. He also asked for clarification.
It could be said that David received his marching orders from the Lord.
Is the Lord involved in your decision making? Although your circumstances are different, do you ask the Lord to give you direction and ask for clarification if you are ever unsure?
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