Title: To Be Guided by God
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Have you ever driven a car without a [Traffic Safety Sign]? Just thinking about it gives me goosebumps. Likewise, our lives will remain in a state of nothingness without God's guidance. A life that walks with God is a process of constantly being guided by God and discerning what God's will is in the continuing stages of life. For us, when we lack these aspects, our religious life is bound to be messy and we lose the true nature and joy of walking with the Lord.
1. The need for guidance
1) God is our representative. (Psalm 32:8, Psalm 48:14, John 16:13, Ephesians 2:10, Psalm 37:23, Hebrews 10:7,
Psalm 73:24, Proverbs 3:5 - 6 )
2) God reveals His will through ① through the person the Lord wants ② When he wants it ③ In the way he wants.
That is, ① God promised (Exodus 13:21 - 22, Psalm 23:4, Isaiah 58:11) ② Jesus Christ set the example (Hebrews 10:9, John 4:34, John 5:30, Luke 22) :42, Gal 1:4 ) ③ There is a precedent for the saints (1 Samuel 23:2, 2 Samuel 2:1, Acts 13:22, Acts 18:21, 1 Corinthians 1:1, Colossians 4:12, etc.) ④ The command of the Bible (Romans 12:2, Ephesians 5:17, Ephesians 6:6) ⑤ It is the duty of believers (Matthew 6:10, Matt 7:21, James 4:15, 1 John 2:17).
2. Attitude of the person being guided
2) Psalm 23:3 'He leads you in the path of righteousness for His name's sake. ' read and meditate on
- In other words, it is the will of the Lord to show "with the honor of God"
3) Wrong posture frequently appears. (Naaman's displeasure in 2 Kings 5:11-12)
- Stereotypes, pride, inferiority complex, self-centeredness, self-rationalization, and conformity to worldly judgments. self love,
emotion or mood, wrong self-planning, disbelief, negative mind)
3. How do I receive guidance?
1) Guidance through the Word - It is not a divination (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
However, if we want to know God’s will, He is helping us in our pursuits in various ways,
You can understand God’s guidance most closely, discover God’s guiding principles, and obey God’s will on your own.
can show you the way (In other words, the relationship with God is emphasized.)
2) Confidence in prayer (illumination of the Holy Spirit) - First, it must not be contrary to the principles and contents of the Word.
(James 1:5,6, Acts 9:11, 15-16, James 4:2 -3, Romans 8:14-16)
"It is not prayer to get down on your knees and spend an hour worrying."
3) Environmental factors and judgment about them - Romans 1:10, Romans 15:22 -25, Joshua 9:14 (misleading) James 3:17
Missionary Yugi Nam, David Livingston (From China Mission to Africa), Providence by environment is first in the Word.
It is safe to be seen when it conforms, the Holy Spirit gives the inner witness of peace, and the environment is created.
You can call it Dora. (It serves as a weather forecast or traffic light)
4) Advice from mature people - Acts 13:1 -3 , Proverbs 11:14, Acts 15:17, Proverbs 12:5, 19:20
You should seek spiritual advice, avoid the risk of sympathizing with me or gaining support.
Do. Needs counseling with someone who has good fellowship with God and is fruitful,
The meaning of community (a community of women's missionaries, ordained deacons, churches, etc.) is that discussion and prayer under various guidance
need. )
** Note) How about the prophetic prayer (?)? (refer to 1 Corinthians 14:3,31) There is the gift of prophecy, but ...
4. Considerations for India
1) Supernatural (visions, dreams, signs, angelic manifestations, etc.) guidance of prudence (Judges 6:37-39)
2) Anxiety and past obsessions (Isaiah 30:20-21, Joel 2:25 or less)
3) Passivity and shyness
4) It is necessary to understand the principle of waiting and the overall purpose of guidance (1 Corinthians 10:31, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 8:32)
“Be prudent, but do not delay,
Be swift, but not rash or hasty,
Do not let the Holy Spirit precede prayer
Be bold but not arrogant
Be humble, but do not despise yourself
Immediately after knowing the will of God,
Make me happy and completely obedient."