What Does God Want?

I have been sharing about David's response to tragedy as found in 1 Samuel chapter 30. He was living as a fugitive, his goods had been stolen, his family kidnapped, and his men were planning to stone him!

In the midst of this, David encouraged himself in the Lord his God!

Then, he sought the Lord's direction. Should he go after the enemy, or should he let go of the situation. Such times are a true indicator of our desire and willingness to receive the will of the Lord. It seems that we are always ready to fight for what is ours, and there is a time when we must do that; but, there are also times when the Lord will say to us "Just let it go, and trust me." That's hard!

But the very essence of faith is trusting that God knows best and that He is working toward bringing us into eternal blessings!

So, as you are going through whatever life has brought your way, and as you seek the face of God for wisdom, do not simply ask the Lord to validate your ideas and to help you fulfill all of your own plans! Ask Him, in sincerity, what He would have you do, then trust Him for the grace and the power to carry it out.

His will always proves to be the best choice.

God bless.