Assurance of Guidance

Index• What does the Bible say on Assurance of

Guidance?• What is our role to receive God’s promises?• What role does God play?• What is a key principle and warning?• What resources / provisions has God made

for us?• What is an example to follow? - David's Life• What is revealed guidance and specific

guidance?• What other verses on guidance does the

Bible have?

ASSURANCE OF GUIDANCE Proverbs 3: 5,6

“ Trust in the Lord with all your heart

and lean not on your understanding;

In all your ways acknowledge him, and

he will make your paths straight.”

What is our Role?

Trust God with all our heart as His ways and thoughts are above ours Do not assume that we know it all Place ALL our plans before Him and pray for wisdom Offer ourself as a living sacrifice to God

1. Sacrifice our fleshly desires and keep our bodies pure2. Transform our minds by choosing positive thoughts3. Dedicate all our tasks to his service

Do not conform to secular values Honor God with everything we own Listen to God’s voice in everything we do, everywhere we go

Ps 32:8 , Romans 12:1,2 , Jeremiah 17:7 , James 1:5

What is God’s Role ?

  Give us wisdom to make the right choices Keep us on track by providing light Help us in the transformation of our bodies and mind Ensure we reach our destination Cover satan’s attacks Give abundantly, immeasurably and graciously to all Lead us to the truth Guide us and lead us in ALL aspects of life Isa 55:8,9 , Romans 12:1,2 ,

Jeremiah 17:5 , James 1:5 , John 16:13

What principle did Jesus follow in making decisions?

John 6: 38 – I came down from heaven to do what God wants, not what I want.

What warning did God give in Jeremiah 17: 5? This is what the LORD says:

“Bad things will happen to those who put their trust in people.

    Bad things will happen to those who depend on human strength.

    That is because they have stopped trusting the LORD.

Principle

Warning

How will God Make our Path Straight?

John 16:13, Psalm 119:105 , 2 Timothy 3: 16 , James 1:5 , Proverbs 11:14

• His Holy Spirit• His Word• His people

Provision/Resources – Holy Spirit

Holy

Spirit

Helps us to obey God

Reveals

truthsConfir

ms that

we are his

children

Leads us to truth

Provision – Gods Word / Scripture

Gods word

A light for our path

A lamp to guide

us

Provision – Scripture

All Scriptures

inspired by God

Rebuking

error

Giving instructions

for right living

Correcting

faults

Useful for

teaching the truth

Provision – God’s People

God

Spiritual leaders

and elders

Parents, other

authorities

Lessons From David’s Life

Journey of his life – David was taken from: - RUT TO ROYALTY

- LEADING SHEEP TO LEADING AN ARMY - THE PASTURE TO THE PALACEDavid was strong in his beliefs, humble,

and feared God more than man. God had plans for David beyond his

imagination and chose David to be king instead of Saul

GOD DOESN’T DIRECT A STATIONARY CAR. We need to make plans based on what we know best and keep moving!

Specific and Revealed Guidance

God’s specific will for our lives

(thorough Holy Spirit, godly counsellors)

God’s general/ revealed will (through His

Word)

Bible Verses on Guidance (Revealed Guidance)

Particulars

Verse from Bible

Particulars

Verse from Bible

Adultery Matthew 5:27-32

Fear Luke 12:5

Adversity Matthew 10:

16-39 Flesh Romans 1

3:14 Anger Matthew 5:2

2-24 Greed Luke 12:1

5-31 Anxiety Matthew 6:1

9-34 Hatred Romans 1

2 Conceit Luke 18:9-14

Intemperance Proverbs

20:1 False

Confidence

Matthew 7:24-27

Judging Matthew 7:1

Covetousness Mark 7:21-2

3

Lip-Service Matthew

7:21

Crime Matthew 15:17-20

Lust Mark 4:18,19

Particulars

Verse from Bible Particulars Bible

Verse

Death John 11:25,26

Pride I John 2:15-17

Deceit Matthew 23:27,28

Revenge Matthew 5:43-48

Depravity John 3:19-2

1

Self-Exultation Luke 14:

11

Divorce Mark 10:2-12

Self-Righteousn

ess Luke 18:11,12

Doubt Matthew 14:28-31

Sin John 8:34-36

Drunkenness Luke 21:34

-36 Submission I Peter 2

:13-17 Enemies Matthew 5:

43-48 Swearing Colossia

ns 3:8 Excuses Luke 14:15

-24 Temptation I Corinth

ians 10:13 Extravag

ance I Timothy 6:7-12

Tribulation John 16:33

Falsehood Revelation

21:8 Worldliness I John 2:

15-17 Faultfindi

ng Matthew 7:1-5

Everything happens for a purpose ,but we need to trust in the Lord that

everything is for the best.

Leave your past behind

Start Living in the present

To Light your future

JUST HOLD HIS HAND AND WALK……….

Discussion

In what areas are you seeking God’s guidance? What is the difference between specific and

revealed guidance? Share examples in your life where you have

experienced God’s specific and revealed guidance.

How will you counsel someone looking for God’s specific guidance in career?