The Lord directs the steps of the godly.
PS 37:23 NLTWhen you are making important decisions:
(1) Beware of "people pressure."
" Facing 30,000 Philistine chariots, and Samuel the prophet not around to offer the required sacrifice to God ensuring their victory, King Saul decided to usurp the prophet’s office and offer his own sacrifice. When Samuel showed up a week later and demanded an explanation,
Saul said, "When I saw the people...I felt compelled" (1Sa 13:12 NKJV). He gave in to "people pressure." Samuel replied, "You have done foolishly...now your kingdom shall not continue" (vv. 13-14 NKJV).
God’s will must be done God’s way, so wait for His instructions and don’t rush ahead of Him.
(2) Make sure your timing is right. God says:
"I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it" (Rev 3:8 NKJV).
When you open the door you have to work to keep it open; but when God opens it, "no one can shut it." You don’t have to manipulate anybody or anything " you just walk in.
(3) Remember the "restraint and release" principle.
Paul’s missionary team tried to go to two different cities, "but the Spirit did not permit them" (Ac 16:7 NKJV). Ever try to teach a teen to drive? What’s the first thing you teach them, the accelerator or the brakes?
The brakes! If they’re not interested, take your car keys back because they’re not ready to drive. As you get to know God better you’ll discover that He guides by the "restraint and release" principle: the brakes and the accelerator. That’s how it works when your steps are directed by the Lord...........
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