Led by Fear or Led by the Spirit?

 Scripture:

“‘Stay here in this land. If you do, I will build you up and not tear you down; I will plant you and not uproot you. For I am sorry about all the punishment I have had to bring upon you. Do not fear the king of Babylon anymore,’ says the Lord. ‘For I am with you and will save you and rescue you from his power.” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭42‬:‭10‬-‭11‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

God spoke to His people who were left in Israel after most had been taken away into Babylon. They said they would do whatever He told them to do. When they were given this word, they refused to listen to it or believe it. They couldn’t trust the Babylonians not to come back and get them. The problem was, they listened to themselves and their fears over the voice of the Lord.

Application:

Just like God gave them a good word for their future, He has some great things to say to us. The problem is, we always try to evaluate whether the word we are give in accurate. We trust our own fears and wisdom over God’s wisdom. We must learn to trust God more and trust ourselves less. We tend to lean on our own understanding of how things will work out in every situation rather than simply trust God and do what He says. This is the life of faith and obedience.

Prayer:

Lord teach me today to trust You more and myself less. Guide my steps and direct my paths. Show me th way forward at all times. Show me things to come and help me to be prepared for whatever may come my way. I know my trust is increased with my ability to hear Your voice clearly. Speak clearly and let me hear exactly what You want me to do at all times. I want to be led by the Spirit and not my own mind.

Yours Forever,

Jeff