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PROGRAM D-7706
Have you faced a tough decision lately? You know—one of those that kept you awake at night, wondering which way to go? Most of us would consider it a dream come true if every time we faced a tough decision, a hand from heaven would come and write on our wall, pointing us to the right choice. But let me ask you: If God came down in some miraculous way and gave you clear directions, would you unquestionably and immediately be willing to do what he told you?
You see, until you really want above everything else to know and do God’s will, God could write on your walls and you wouldn’t be happy if it wasn’t exactly what you wanted. Many times we just want God to bless our decisions, not redirect us.
I know this from experience in my own life. For ten long years I said I wanted God’s will for my life, but the truth was, I only wanted it if his plan was my plan! Therefore, many times I made very bad decisions because I was convinced that my way was best. So, the first and most important issue you and I face as Christ-followers is to determine in advance that we truly want to know what God would have us do, and we are totally committed to following his guidance.
You may want handwriting on your walls, but the good news is, you have something far better to guide you, and that is the inspired Word of God, the Bible. Romans 15:4 says that “everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.”
There is hope in the written word of God. In addition, we have our own personal teacher, the Holy Spirit. Jesus told his disciples that when he left them, God the Father would send his Spirit to guide them.
He said: But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you (John 14:26).