It is to be led by the direction of God, (Romans 8:14)
It is to operate from the supernatural level, (John 3:27; Colossians 3:3)
It is to live above the realm of sense knowledge
It is to operate at a level high above the realm of principalities and powers of darkness
It is to live and walk by Revelation Knowledge
Why Do You Need Divine Guidance?
You are not qualified to lead yourself, (Jeremiah 10:23; Proverbs 16:25)
You are surrounded by evil and spiritual attacks, (1 Peter 5:8; 2 Corinthians 10;3-4)
Safety is of the Lord without Him, you cannot survive, (Proverbs 21:31)
The ways of God are higher than ours, (Isaiah 55:8-9)
How to Enjoy Divine Guidance:
Admit your need for the Chief Shepherd
Become a sheep of the Chief Shepherd
Desire for Divine Guidance
Recognize the voice of the Shepherd
Be willing to dwell in the fold
Humble yourself
Recognize the ministry of the Holy Spirit
Invite the Holy Spirit as your Teacher and Guide
Means of Divine Guidance:
The Perfect Will of God:
What is the will of God?
It is Gods expressed intention(s) concerning His children
It is His stated ways of getting things done aright to merit His reward
It is the destiny purpose, or assignment He designed for your life
It is discovering His plans, purposes and whole-heartedly pursuing after them
Types of will
The perfect will
The permissible will
The imperfect will
The nature of Gods will
It is good and beneficial for all those concerned
It is time-bound and has specific durations
It is generally acceptable and peaceable
It is absolute and not subject to debates
It enriches dependents of the first line of beneficiaries
It is based on absolute obedience of the beneficiaries
The word of God, (Psalm 119:105,130; Hebrews 4:12)
It is a searchlight to guide our path
It is a beacon to illuminate our way
It is an anchor to weigh our souls
It is a compass to direct our steps
It is a blueprint to build the foundation of our faith
It is a charter to establish our hope
The inner witness
The voice of the Holy Spirit within us
The voice of our recreated and developed human spirit
How to develop your human spirit
By meditating on the word of God,(Joshua 1;8; Ps 1;2; Acts 20:32)
By praying in tongues, (Jude 20;I Corinthians 14:4)
By fellowshipping with the Holy Spirit,(John 16:7)
By maintaining a tender conscience,(I John 1:9-10; Acts23:1; 24:16)
By practising the Presence of God,(Exodus 33:14-15; Hebrews 13:15)
Other Means of Divine Guidance:
Unconscious Guidance
Dreams and Trances
Inner Peace
Ministrations of the Word
Inner Impressions or Witness
The Audible Voice
The Inaudible Voice
Examples of Divine Guidance
King Soul and the lost asses of his father,(1 Samuel 9;1-27)
David and the Amalek raiders,(1 Samuel 30: 1-19)
Gideon and the Golden Fleece,( Judges 6:36-40)
Conclusion:
The key lesson about Enjoying Divine Guidance is that for everyone who embraces it, peace of mind is guaranteed; lost hope is restored, and everlasting life is assured. It is our prayer that your life will mark a memorable New Beginning from now on, in Jesus Name!
If you died today, are you absolutely certain that you would go to heaven? You can be! TRUST JESUS NOW
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