“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Pro. 3:5-6.
Many Christians read the Bible regularly, believing it is God’s living and revealed Word for their lives. Over and over in the pages of Scripture, they read about generations who heard the voice of God. They read of God speaking to his people again and again, with this phrase repeated time after time: Yet many of these same Christians live as though God doesn’t speak to his people anymore today. An entire generation of believers has come to make decisions completely on their own based of pecuniary intentions, without praying or consulting God’s Word. Many simply decide what they want to do, and then ask God to validate it. They move ahead forcefully and obstinately, their only prayer being, Lord, I command everything hindering me to be stopped in Jesus name. Not minding if God Himself is the one working to step them.
We are now living in a time referred to as the hasty generation. People are making major decisions in haste. This is the generation that thinks without thinking. The idea is, just trust your instincts. The challenge here is such thinking has begun to infect the church, affecting the decisions made. Many of us pastors find it difficult to seek the Lord on any issue we just go right in to carry it out. All we do is to starts with planning and execution without deep time of searching of God’s mind to hear Him and to gain access to his divine counsel.
As from today, everything changes. You will trust the Lord with all your heart and you will not henceforth lean on your own understanding. Just a few years ago, the watchwords amongst Christians were: Did you pray about this matter? Have you sought the Lord concerning it? Are your brothers and sisters surrounding you in prayer? Have you received godly counsel? I ask you, has this been your practice? In the past year, how many important decisions have you made with God involved. The reason God wants full control of our lives is to save you from disasters which is exactly where most of our decisions lead us without Christ.
FURTHER READING:
“And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.” 1 Chron. 28:9.
“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.” Pro. 12:15.
DECLARATION:
Dear Abba Father, I thank You for the privilege of seeing another day. I declare that your great plan for my life is doable. You are directing me every step. Even though I may not always understand how, you are leading me on the path of prosperity and success. I’m walking in your perfect will and timing. You will work out every detail to my advantage. While I listen and obey in Jesus name, amen.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Hosea. 13:1-16. Hosea. 14:1-9. Joel. 1:1-20. Joel. 2:1-32.
QUOTE FOR THE DAY:
“A Blind Man Is Better Than A Blind Mind. Keep Your Mind Open To God Your Destiny Will Be Opened To Lifting.”
The Fortress Int’l Church, 2 Floor 10 Coker Road, Opposite Chicken Republic Ilupeju Lagos, Nigeria. http://www.thefortresschurch.com. Email:info@thefortresschurch.com.
