Psalm 32:8
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.”
I was stopped at a traffic light in the downtown area last week. As I looked ahead of me I saw that the traffic lights were at different sequences. Some were red, some green and there was the short pause when the lights were amber before changing from green to red. (Aren’t you impressed with my great power of observation?)
It reminded me once again of our walk with the Lord. Over the years I have been asked by people how to know how to follow the Lord? We can dedicate ourselves to follow closely to the Lord, but how do we know what His will is for our life?
My response to those who seek the Lord’s plan for their life is to sincerely desire to discover and follow His plan. Let me repeat that: It is to sincerely desire to discover and follow God’s plan and purpose for our life.
This to me is where the traffic light illustration comes into play. When we pray and let the Lord know we are serious about following Him, look for the lights! If we get a green light―go forward until we see and amber or red light. Amber does not mean step on the gas before the light changes―it means slow down and be prepared to stop. Red means stop everything and go to the Lord in prayer to determine what comes next.
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil
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