April 18, 2010

GOD’S ANTIDOTE TO INDECISION

‘A double-minded man is unstable in all of his ways.’ James 1:8

‘He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.’ Psalm 23:3b

I. YOU NEED TO ADMIT YOU NEED A GUIDE

‘Everyone of us have strayed away like sheep! We have left God’s paths to follow our own.’ Isaiah 53:6

‘There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.’ Proverbs 14:12 (NIV)

‘He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.’ Psalm 25:9 (NIV)

II. ASK IN FAITH FOR DIRECTION

‘Ask and it shall be given, seek and ye shall find, knock and the door will be opened.’ Matthew 7:7

‘If you want to know what God really wants you to do, ask him, and he will gladly tell you, for he is always ready to give a bountiful supply of wisdom to all who ask him; but… be sure that you really expect him to tell you… If you don’t ask in faith, don’t expect the Lord to give you any solid answer.’ James 1:5-6 (LB)

III. LISTEN FOR GOD’S RESPONSE…

‘God does speak—sometimes one way and sometimes another—even though people may not understand it.’ Job 33:14 (NCV)

1. The Bible…

‘All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness…’ 2 Timothy 3:16

2. Godly Teachers…

3. Circumstances
‘Sometimes it takes a painful situation to make us change our ways.’ Proverbs 20:30 (GN)

IV. TRUST GOD WHEN YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND…

‘Your road led by a pathway through the sea – a pathway no one knew was there! Psalm 77:19 (LB)

‘The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter till the full light of day.’ Proverbs 4:18 (NIV)

‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.’ Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

‘The steps of a man are established by the Lord … When he falls, he shall not be hurled headlong because the Lord is the one who holds his hand.’ Psalm 37:23-24 (NAS)

‘In the way of the righteous there is life; along that path is immortality.’ Proverbs 12:28 (NIV)