Isaiah 8:19 When someone tells you to consult mediums and spiritists, who whisper and mutter, should not a people inquire of their God? ... 20 Consult God's instruction and the testimony of warning. If anyone does not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.
I am not a person who would go to a card reader, a medium, or anyone like that. What do I do though? One of two things: I let my emotions rule (most of the time without realizing it until too late) or I "go to" my own self, attempting to use my own weak wisdom to solve or get through whatever is going on.
Let me just say: Not good. When I should have consulted the Lord and I didn't... it just never turns out good.
There are a few examples in my life that come to mind. Although I am not going to write specifically about them, they played through my mind as I read this scripture. The Bible says here to consult God's instruction. I think one of the things this means is that I need to go into scripture and ask God to speak to me through this amazing book He gave. The Word is God-breathed. I believe that this means the Holy Spirit will use it to speak to me about whatever it is I need to hear God on. I have experienced this phenomenon before, where I feel like the Bible has lead me to what God wants me to do. I need to use this awesome book more often, especially when I feel worked up about something or bothered by something or overly passionate about something. I need to use it to slow down and really make sure I should respond in the first place and if I do, that my response is appropriate and loving and kind.
I also need to stop and PRAY. Why oh why do I not do this every single time I have even a minor question, a tiny struggle, let alone in the big stuff? God grants us peace when we ask Him for it, and I know He will lead me to the right path, answer, or whatever if I just talk to Him about it. Example: I want my kids to come talk to me when they have a problem. I have been there, done this before. I can probably help. Well, our Jesus has been here, done this before. I need to let him help!!
And also, God gives us people in our lives who He can use to check us, encourage us, or even stop us in our tracks. I am so thankful for the many times I have talked out an issue with someone who loves God and He has used that person to make His will known.
Not sure when I will need another consult (just every day, probably the moment my kids get out of their bed), but I hope, in the moment, I can be reminded by the Holy Spirit of these avenues to knowing God's will for every moment, every decision, every interaction.
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