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God's Headlights of Guidance

Object lesson devotion - headlights - Proverbs 3:5-6

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God's Headlights - Finding our way when we don’t know what’s ahead…

I had a vivid dream the other night. It was one that I thought there was no way I would forget! It seemed there was such a message in it.

Well…I should have jotted it down right then and there, because all I could remember the next morning was –

Next...just do what's next


This phrase seemed familiar. It had come across my path more than once during this past week – in the dream, in a book I’ve been reading, and also in one of my husband’s recent sermons. I don’t believe in coincidence; I believe God to be speaking.

You see…I am a planner. I like to know what’s ahead; I like to be in control. Maybe you’re the same way. Maybe this lesson is for most of us.

Next...Just do what's next

Do what’s right here, right now, right in front of us.

For whatever reason, maybe we can’t see very clearly where our life is heading right now. It may be because of a recent loss, life is changing, or we’re trying to keep all those plates spinning! No matter what it may be, this is holding us in a state of confusion with a lack of clarity, uncertainty, and even fear.


God says –    

Next...just do what's next

And yes, this concept is in the Word of God. In Matthew 6:25-34 as Jesus is preaching the Sermon on the Mount, he talks about not worrying about so many things. God’s got this! Live for today…



“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.  So, don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries.  Today’s trouble is enough for today.” – Matthew 6:33-34



next...just do what's next

Proverbs 3:5-6 Headlights devotion

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Object lesson - Headlights:

A friend gave me a great object lesson that illustrates this: the headlights on a car.

I hate to drive at night or in the fog or heavy rain! I can’t see far enough ahead that I’m comfortable. When it’s dark, my headlights show me enough though. They get me further down the road to see the next lighted strip of road and then the next and the next.

It causes me to keep my eyes on where the Light is shining right in front of me. It causes me to seek the Light. It causes me to trust the Light. It causes me to follow where the Light is leading. It also frees me to not shoulder the whole burden of what may lie ahead. I can …

next...just do what's next

God says to trust Him with what's next.  Making plans and goals is not a bad thing, but we are to do so entrusting them all to God's guidance.  Giving up control is not easy!  The more we lean into God's wisdom and guidance though, the easier it gets.  Our spiritual eyes begin adapting to His Light.



Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
    do not depend on your own understanding.

Seek His will in all you do,
    and He will show you which path to take.”


One of my favorite Scriptures is found in 1 John 1:5 and goes along with this illustration well.


"This is the message we heard from Jesus and no declare to you:  God is light, and there is no darkness in Him at all."


Not only is God light, but there is no darkness in Him.  He is only good and righteous.  He can be completely trusted!


Prayer:

Father, please help me to trust in Your light and guidance.  I admit I worry about what could be next; I want to control what the future may hold.  Right now, I open my hands, my plans, my whatever is next and release it to Your control.  I will choose trust You with all my heart and rest in Your love and wisdom.  Thank You for walking with me no matter how dark things may seem!


Activate

1.  When you see headlights at night now let them remind you to just do what's next.  Don't worry so much about tomorrow or what's ahead.  Trust God with that and go as far as His headlights of guidance show you for now.

2.  Use a flashlight and take a walk in the dark depending on that small light to guide your next steps.  Pray and ask God to direct your next steps in life as you follow the Light of the World. 

3.  Take the walk in the dark and let someone else hold the flashlight...trust them to lead you! It's hard to give up control, but God desires to lead us because He can see more clearly than we can.  He knows all!

© Copyright 2016 Susan Smart


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