In an age as complex and fast moving as ours, with as many opportunities and crises surrounding us as we have, it is crucial for leaders to understand what God’s will is. At times in our hectic lives we feel as if there is no time to wait until the Lord reveals His will. “After all” we say, “God gave me a brain. He must want me to use it!” True. God does want you to use the gray matter He gave you. But what does that mean? Does it mean making decisions based solely on what makes the most sense to you and hoping it is the right decision? Does it mean making your best guess and then praying and asking God to bless it? Does using your brain mean trying to speculate how the future will turn out and then “going for it?”
Or, could the smartest thing you do be to take time in God’s presence, reading His word, conversing with Him in prayer, and waiting for His answer, before launching into important undertakings?
For that matter, how important does a decision have to be before you seek God’s input? Does it have to involve a major expense? A new hire? A long range plan? How small of a decision does it have to be before you don’t think God cares to be involved? How much of your life are you willing to “go it alone” without God’s guidance and support? Remember, God is not obligated to bless your plans; only His will. If you want His blessing; you need His directions. As you enter your day today, are you sure you understand God’s will?