February 11, 2026, the 42nd day of 2026
God's Guidance
God guides us in so many ways, but studying the Bible is one of the best ways that He speaks to us, guides us.... View MoreFebruary 11, 2026, the 42nd day of 2026
God's Guidance
God guides us in so many ways, but studying the Bible is one of the best ways that He speaks to us, guides us.
I say "studying" not just "reading" because our purpose is to learn from God, seeking His guidance.
We can read amazing verses, even memorizing them, and still miss so much that they are saying to us. Studying the Bible gives us the context that each verse rests in.
In studying the Bible we take verse upon verse, each building upon another, giving us the whole story of what God wants us to know, not just a part of it.
"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. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil."
Proverbs 3:5-7
These verses speak perfectly of how we are to live, trusting God with all our heart. That trust is above any other trust in anyone or anything.
And when we have studied the whole Bible we know what happens when people have turned away from trusting God and what happens when they stay faithful. It woven throughout.
At the same time that we are trusting in God, we should not be trusting in our own understanding of things. Our understanding is limited. Our understanding can be manipulated if we put it in others, instead of God.
When God fills our heart, we will acknowledge Him in everything, not just in big things and in big decisions but in small ones as well. Following the direction of God becomes our natural choice.
When God is guiding us, we need to remember that the wisdom that we are gaining comes from God and does not arise in us. That will help to keep us humble as will understanding human nature and the threat of sin.
When we are tempted by evil in any form, we need to depart from it, not imagine that we have grown so wise that we are immune to it. Fearing God helps us depart from evil. Knowing that God does not allow us to get away with sinning, is important to understand.
No matter how special we feel when walking with God, we need to understand that God will not wave away the consequences of choosing to sin. Discipline will come. And it won't be pleasant.
Trusting God and walking in His way are easy choices to make when we understand Who He is!
Stay strong! Seek God's guidance!
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