Signs
God's will for our life isn't some huge mystery. We don't need to get out our flash lights and go on a scavenger hunt. His word tells us clearly what is best for us and what He commands. When we choose to take action and obey His word we are proven to have wisdom. The result is a closer relationship to Him. In many cases (especially for students) we avoid heart ache and pain. If we choose to ignore Christ, we are the ones who are missing out. The Bible even tells us we are foolish. Little daily decisions that we make are either taking us closer to our Father's heart, or stealing our sensitivity to Him and His best.
Let me put it plainly. Maybe in a way you understand...
Gossip= hurt feelings+loss of a best friend+ no one trusts you
Lust=instant gratification+lack of self control + sex before you were married
Arrogance=people don't want to be around you+ you don't care+ you will when your all alone
Materialism=fake+do whatever to get noticed+forgetting your blessings+debt+unable to help poor
These seem like little daily things, but don't be fooled. They can take us away from hearing God's voice. One day you might even say, "I no longer hear God's voice and direction like I used to. It must be the church's fault". Oh! Do not be deceived! .....
"But don't just listen to God's word. You must do what is says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. For if you listen to the word and don't obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like. But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don't forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it."
James 1:22-25
Sunday Brent will continue where Brad left off talking about wisdom and diving into the book of Proverbs! Don't miss it!
