God's Way is Firm

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It is faith that pleases God but sometimes it can be hard to tell the difference between faith and presumption. When I think of presumption I think of making judgments or jumping to conclusions before truly knowing. 

When we are in faith we are resting in God's promises but presumption wants to test out the promises to see if they are true. When Jesus was in the wilderness he was tempted by Satan and one of the tests was to throw himself down from the pinnacle of the temple to see if God would save him. Satan quoted scripture to Jesus to try get him out of faith and into testing God's promises. But, Jesus didn't need to test the promise to know if it was true. For him, it was written so it was true. 

This is where it is important to do what you "know,' to do and take the ways that are firm. When God directs our path all of the ways will be firm. You have an anointing and unction from God that teaches you all things and when God wants you to do something there will be an internal knowing. You will have an internal witness from the Holy Spirit to guide you and there will usually be a great sense of peace as well. It can be easy to get ahead of God instead of waiting for him to show you the firm path. 

Each day do the things that you know and feel sure of doing but when you get into uncertainty and things don't feel firm it is time to slow down and wait for God to direct your path. If you will wait he will direct your path and once you "know," then take action. 

In our cars we have a gas pedal and a brake pedal. We need both. We need the ability to take action and go when we know what to do rather than procrastinating and we also need the ability to apply the brakes and stop when God directs us to wait. If you only had a gas pedal it wouldn't be very safe to drive but if you only had a brake pedal you would just sit there frustrated that you aren't going anywhere. 

Thankfully we have God to guide us and show us when to go and when to slow down. We need both to navigate life but we must stay tuned in to him and follow his lead. 

I am praying for you.

Daniel

In the Abundant Life Blueprint there are two important things to get established. 

1. The 30 Day Prayer Challenge Process: Pray the 2 minute prayer each day then take a few minutes to listen and plan your day with God. Do the things you know to do and do them with a good attitude trusting that God is helping you. 
2. Daily Communion with Jesus: Communion has the power to change the trajectory of our lives. It is the most important thing. At our house we take communion daily and keep a box of matzo crackers and grape juice on hand.