Many Christians also take a “passive trust” approach to seeking guidance and direction from the Lord. They think that knowing God’s will comes as God reveals his secret plan to them; then they will know what to do. But guidance is really a matter of obedient, active trust. I examine the options before me using the principles, themes, and perspectives of Scripture. Then, to the best of my knowledge and ability, I apply biblical wisdom and make a decision. My decision is not based on reading God’s mind, but on things he has clearly revealed in his Word. As I step forward, I entrust myself to the Lord, knowing that he rules over everything and will place me where he wants me. This is the biblical model of guidance. Too many people have their “Christian divining rods” out in hopes of discovering the secret will of God. Meanwhile, the Bible in their hands is unopened – the thing God has said will be a “lamp to their feet and a light to their path’!

This is an excerpt from a sermon I had listened to or article I had read a couple of years ago. And I am thankful I came across it again as it is such a good reminder of what godly guidance means.

As someone who was exposed for a long time to certain unbiblical ideologies –  where people were hoaxed into believing that there were special “men of God” who had “special anointing” for “special access”  to God’s “secret plans” and acted like modern day fortune-tellers and diviners who needed to tell you “God’s purpose for your life” to foresee which man/woman you are to meant to marry, or which job to take etc. or “declare” or “prophesy into your life” (the pathetic list is long), the above spoke volumes to me. The deception is real. The truth however, is sure. There is one Shepherd of my soul, one Throne of Grace. And by God’s in-comprehendible love, I have direct access to Him –  no other human mediator is required, no other “man of God” is up to the task. Christ is my only mediator, God’s Holy Spirit is sufficient for guidance, God’s written word is enough. I filter everything else through these means.  It’s actually that simple. May I never be deceived by the pomps of men.