Making decisions without getting God’s guidance first is like trying to fly a plane without radar and a compass. You can do what makes sense based on your past knowledge and experience, but what ‘looks right’ can end up destroying what’s most important to you if it’s actually the wrong course to take. The Bible says even the most profound and complex human thinking looks simple to God (see 1 Corinthians 1:18-20). Only He knows the way, and He wants to go ahead of you. Don’t assume that every opportunity that comes along is from God. Paul said, ‘Satan changes himself to look like an angel of light’ (2 Corinthians 11:14 NCV). And while his invitations are packaged to look like he has your best interests at heart, his way always leads to ruin (see John 8:44). God’s Word was designed as ‘a lamp for [your] feet and a light for [your] path’ (Psalm 119:105 NCV) to guide you in the ways of righteousness. That’s why it can be catastrophic to follow a path that seems right to you without first asking God for direction. Jesus said, ‘When the Spirit of truth comes, he will lead you into all truth. He will not speak his own words, but…only what he hears, and he will tell you what is to come’ (John 16:13 NCV). The truth is that most of us don’t naturally seek God. It’s only as His Spirit speaks to our hearts that we start desiring His will. Take time to seek the Holy Spirit’s direction. Trust Him. He understands the consequences of your choices, and He’ll show you ‘the big picture’ and help you stay on the right road.
