God's Guidance
by Dr. J.C. House
05/10/2023
Psalm 32:8 - “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.”
God’s people have never needed guidance more than now. So many are going the way of self and the world and moving further and further from the way God would have them to go. Sadly, many do not realize that guidance is theirs for their daily and forever decisions if only they would pay attention.
GOD’S GUIDANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR YOU
Notice the last sentence of verse 8, “...I will guide thee with mine eye.” That is God’s word to you.
1. God Can Guide Us
He is great and mighty. If you are wondering about a decision you must make, he says, “I will guide thee.”
2. God Is Willing To Guide Us
He could be capable but unwilling, but no, he is willing. “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” (Prov. 3:5-6).
3. God Desires To Guide Us
We are His children. He desires that we follow His perfect plan and is willing to guide us. God can guide us, is willing to guide us, and wants to guide us.
GOD’S GUIDANCE IS GOOD
1. It Is Personal
The first word in our text verse is “I”. How wonderful it is that God, the great “I AM” says “I will”.
2. It Is Individual
God’s statement is, I will guide thee.
3. It Is Useful
It is for everyday use. God is ever watching over us. He watches and waits to guide us. God says, “I will guide thee with mine eye.” He watches as we plan our days, months, and purchases: He wishes to guide us.
GOD’S GUIDANCE DEPENDS ON US
There are certain things that we must do if we are to receive God’s guidance. He will never force His way on us, Guidance is not automatic, but His eye is on us, and He wants us to look up to Him for guidance. Three things are needful:
1. Humility
To ask for guidance is to admit we do not know the way, which requires humility. We confess our inability. Psalm 25:9 says, “The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.”
2. Watchfulness
We must watch His word for guidance in the very clear principles that are stated for living. “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?” (2 Cor. 6:14). A clear statement about marriage. “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” (Heb. 10:25). A clear statement about church. Many other clear principles are given in His word.
3. A Surrendered Will
That would solve a multitude of problems if you would just surrender to Him.
05/10/2023
Psalm 32:8 - “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.”
God’s people have never needed guidance more than now. So many are going the way of self and the world and moving further and further from the way God would have them to go. Sadly, many do not realize that guidance is theirs for their daily and forever decisions if only they would pay attention.
GOD’S GUIDANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR YOU
Notice the last sentence of verse 8, “...I will guide thee with mine eye.” That is God’s word to you.
1. God Can Guide Us
He is great and mighty. If you are wondering about a decision you must make, he says, “I will guide thee.”
2. God Is Willing To Guide Us
He could be capable but unwilling, but no, he is willing. “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” (Prov. 3:5-6).
3. God Desires To Guide Us
We are His children. He desires that we follow His perfect plan and is willing to guide us. God can guide us, is willing to guide us, and wants to guide us.
GOD’S GUIDANCE IS GOOD
1. It Is Personal
The first word in our text verse is “I”. How wonderful it is that God, the great “I AM” says “I will”.
2. It Is Individual
God’s statement is, I will guide thee.
3. It Is Useful
It is for everyday use. God is ever watching over us. He watches and waits to guide us. God says, “I will guide thee with mine eye.” He watches as we plan our days, months, and purchases: He wishes to guide us.
GOD’S GUIDANCE DEPENDS ON US
There are certain things that we must do if we are to receive God’s guidance. He will never force His way on us, Guidance is not automatic, but His eye is on us, and He wants us to look up to Him for guidance. Three things are needful:
1. Humility
To ask for guidance is to admit we do not know the way, which requires humility. We confess our inability. Psalm 25:9 says, “The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.”
2. Watchfulness
We must watch His word for guidance in the very clear principles that are stated for living. “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?” (2 Cor. 6:14). A clear statement about marriage. “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” (Heb. 10:25). A clear statement about church. Many other clear principles are given in His word.
3. A Surrendered Will
That would solve a multitude of problems if you would just surrender to Him.
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