No Other Rock

Thou hast done foolishly. ~ I Samuel 13:13

Note: This devotion is from October 5 and 6

Someone asked George Muller:

“How do you get guidance?”
He replied, “I pray and wait until light comes.”
“But what if the light does not come?”
“I wait until it does come.”

Waiting is often a bigger test than working.

Certainly, our haste without first consulting or seeking God’s will is foolishness. Let’s explore further.

Why is it foolish to disobey God?
a. Because His will is the highest wisdom.
b. Because His will is for our highest good.
c. Because we miss our life’s higher purpose.
d. Because there is no escaping Him (nor should we seek it).

Why do people commit foolishness?
a. Often through ignorance of His word.
b. Often through pride of the flesh.
c. Often through love of sin.
d. Sometimes through self-important presumption (as Saul).

How may we know the will of God for us?
a. Through the Holy Scriptures.
b. Through the inward urge of the Holy Spirit.
Through the corroboration of outward circumstances.

Today, I pray that you and I will wait for the light to come.