KNOWING THE WAY TO FOLLOW

Read Isaiah 30: 20-26

"Whether you turn to the right or to the left, a voice behind you will say to you," This is the way; follow him". (Isaiah 30:21)

We pray for things we need or want, for family safety and strength in times of suffering. We pray often for guidance. We want to know the will of God because there is security in it. When we live outside the will of God, we feel unprotected.

We all want to live in the center of God's will. That is why we should not pursue a career, change addresses or make any major changes in life without knowing if that is God's will. The way to find out is to regularly ask God to make it clear, and then beg him to guide us. God will answer him and give peace according to his purpose for his life. How wonderful it is to feel the peace that comes from the certainty that we are in the way of God!

Often we no longer hear this voice behind us. Instead we hear the surrounding voices; we hear our concerns and internal issues; we are in a hurry and therefore we are advancing along the way and we hope that everything will be resolved.

Isaiah uttered this promise about God's guidance as he described people turning to God again. He had just prophesied about divine compassion in expecting them to sort out their priorities. Once the right priorities were established and the heart was drawn in the right direction, the voice of God would guide them.

As you seek guidance, seek to hear the voice of God. He's going to listen to her. Take a few moments to wait on Him and give Him time to respond.

Devotional: Good Morning! Daily Readings with Stormie Omartian