Church Family,

This past Sunday, it was inspiring to see how David inquired and followed the Lord in 2 Samuel 2. Today, we have many advantages over David when it comes to knowing and obeying God's will. We have God's clearest revelation of himself in Jesus Christ, possession of the Old and New Testament Scriptures, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. I shared these briefly on Sunday, but here are the practical, biblical steps I regularly advise in discerning and following the Lord’s will:

Commit: Resolve to love and follow the Lord. Romans 12:1-2; Proverbs 1:7
Gather Information: This information comes from two sources 1) God’s Word and 2) the situation. 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Proverbs 14:15, 18:15.
Pray: Orient the desires of your heart to align with the Lord’s desires. Proverbs 21:2; Philippians 4:6-7.
Obtain Counsel: Talk to your spouse, parents, pastors, and wise fellow believers. Proverbs 24:5.
Reflect: Assess what you have learned—especially the motives of your heart and mind. Psalm 1; Ephesians 5:6-10.
Decide: Make the best decision possible and move on in faith. 1 Kings 18:21; Proverbs 3:5-8
Control expectations: A wise decision does not guarantee ease and success. Proverbs 16:9, 19:21.

If I can help provide counsel to you at any time, please reach out to me. It is my joy to serve you in this way.

For His Glory,

Pastor Thomas