It seems as though daily I have questions for God about the direction He has for me in this world. I find myself looking for guidance because it does not feel as though I am moving toward anything specific. I continue to just keep doing and not seeing where. I want God to tell me.
All of that said and the questions that I have for the direction and guidance in this world, the one thing that I am careful not to do is to test the LORD. I ask plenty of questions seeking direction and answers, but I do not ask God to prove Himself to me.
“16You shall not put the LORD your God to the test, as you tested him at Massah.” — Deuteronomy 6:16 (ESV)
Too often I believe that we are looking for proof. We are looking to believe through seeing some action. With God though, I have to remember to have faith. I have to believe based on His love for me the fact that I am His adopted son and wants nothing but the best for me. He will not allow for me to be destroyed. He will protect me. He will guide me. He will make the path forward for me that I am able to glorify Him.
The LORD is here for me and will be here for me even when I may not realize it. In times of prosperity as well as in times of struggle. I should not be testing Him. I should have faith in the love and care He has for me. I can and should question. Not for proof, but for direction. I should ask for guidance and then after that asking, I have to open my heart to hear Him. I have to be still and listen. I have to direct my attention to Him. He will tell me, but He may not shout it at me.
I may be told and as is the case with us humans in this world, I may not listen. I may not take action as it may not fit into what I want to do. I have to get past the me and move on to the LORD. I have to obey and when I do, the questions I ask will be answered. I will be given direction and will hear. I will find that which He wants me to find and I will not have the need for any more questions as relates to that item.
The LORD will provide and I have to have faith that He will. I can and should ask for directions as to where He would have me go. I will not ask the LORD to prove himself to me. I will not test the LORD.
How are you finding out what is next in your path with the LORD? Are you hearing something and then asking Him to prove it to you? What if you were to ask and then obey without testing the LORD and His love and care for you?
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