THE LORD DETERMINES OUR STEPS
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
Don’t brag about tomorrow, since you don’t know what the day will bring.
Proverbs 27:1 NLT
TODAY’S THOUGHT
There is a commercial I hear today that says something to the effect, “Ask nine economists what the stock market is going to do, and you’ll get ten different answers.” That seems so true because no one has a crystal ball to accurately predict the future.
But we do serve a God Who knows tomorrow better than we know today. When we commit ourselves to be a follower of Jesus, we have the Spirit of God living inside of us. The Holy Spirit knows the mind of God. The Holy Spirit knows all things.
Inside of me is a resource of infinite knowledge—better than Google. This is why scripture encourages us to pray about every decision we make. By coming to God and asking for wisdom He has promised He will give us wisdom (James 1:5). We can expect to find wisdom when we pray.
Solomon tells us, “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.” (Proverbs 16:9, NLT). We need to be sure that we are listening to the Spirit of God.
Paul tells us “The Spirit searches out everything and shows us God’s deep secrets” (1 Cor. 2:10). It is the Spirit of God Who wants to show us God’s deep secrets.
How much time are you spending asking for wisdom from God? Are you taking time to listen to what God is saying?
TODAY’S PRAYER
Holy Spirit please help me to listen to You. Give me wisdom so that I can know the deep things of God. Help me to be prepared for tomorrow by living today in harmony with You.
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