When God has a future, don’t hang onto the past. God told Abraham that even though he and Sarah were old, they would have a child. Abraham laughed at the thought and then asked about Ishmael. Genesis 17:18 So, Abraham said to God, “May Ishmael live under your special blessing!” [1] Understandably, Abraham was concerned about …
I believe there is no more incredible blessing than to be guided by the hand of God. The hand of God reminds us of His interest in us and the assurance of His presence. Throughout the Scripture, the Lord calls Himself a shepherd; we are His sheep. God compares people to sheep because they have …
Have you ever contemplated the unseen hand of God in your life? There are times when the hand of God is at work in our lives, but it may not be evident at the time. The hand of God was apparent when a friend who was a truck driver met another truck driver at a …
The guiding God is essential in a world with many paths to choose. But which is the right one? As we follow the Lord, He knows best how to guide our lives. Not long after Elijah became a prophet, he confronted Ahab, the King of Israel, who worshiped the false god Baal. He told him …
There are consequences for looking down and away from God as we walk through life. Part of satan’s strategy is to distract us, so we take our eyes off the Lord. Then we are more easily deceived. Satan placed doubt in Eve’s mind about God’s instruction not to eat of the tree in the middle …
God gives the next steps to Peter and Cornelius. This fact is comforting as we contemplate significant decisions in life. Are you seeking the Lord today for the next steps? If you are, the Lord wants to guide you as you seek Him. As we look at Cornelius, we see that he was a God-fearing …
Have you ever thought about how divine guidance gives light? Everywhere you go in life, it would help if you had guidance. Parents need advice on how to raise children. Teachers need guidance on how to be better teachers. Students need assistance in school to work through difficulties and to prepare for the future. We …
Following the Lord’s guidance is always the best despite our desire to do what we want. I consistently make good decisions by following the Lord’s direction through the Holy Spirit and godly advice. I can also say that when I decided to make decisions based on my desires and selfishness, I consistently made poor choices. …
Have you ever been in a place far beyond your ability? Was only God able give you the wisdom of what to do? That’s when I pray, Lord, give me eyes to see what I should do. Sometimes the Lord places us in a position that we must depend on Him. Only the Lord can …
Have you ever had a dream where you felt the Lord was speaking to you? Does God speak through dreams today? Are you praying that the Lord would speak to you in dreams? As you read this it may surprise you that the Lord speaks to people in dreams today and it is not uncommon. …