The glory of God is a determining factor in the Christian life or ought to be. All that Christ did during His ministry had this motivation (John 12:28 14:13 17:1,4). The essence of the Christian life is that God should be glorified in us.

He has set his heart on the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God (Colossians 3:1).ĭo you notice that this elementary principle of the life of faith immediately solves some of the problems which many Christians have in knowing God's will? When he sets his mind on establishing a life patterned on heaven, many of these issues become irrelevant, because his life is being lived on a different plane altogether. His call to go home will one day come, but meanwhile he is establishing his life according to heavenly, rather than earthly principles. The child of God is a citizen of another world. The point is that our residence here is temporary. By contrast, the heroes of the faith listed in Hebrews 11 are, without exception, characterized by anticipation, hope, and an expectation for the future (Hebrews 11:13).īecause we have a destiny, we become pilgrims (1 Peter 2:11). Warned to flee, she looked back (Genesis 19:26). The epitome of unbelief is consequently illustrated in Lot's wife. He was going somewhere, expecting something in the future. Why has God made me? What is my life for? The perspective of the believer throughout Biblical times was forward-looking. The very idea that God guides us implies that we live according to the path which He has laid down, that our lives have a purpose in the present, as well as a destiny for the future. The assurance of God's guidance is one of the characteristics of the Christian. He sent His Son to lead them (John 10:3). For a discussion on receiving divine guidance call (231) 383-8359 or send an email: is the shepherd of His people. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven' (Daniel 2: 19 in the Bible) The heavens can be opened to show visions: The disciple Stephen said, 'Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.' (Acts 7: 56 in the Bible)ĭallas Jones, local leader for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 'Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Daniel the prophet of the Old Testament received the interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dream.

Visions can be closely associated with dreams. 'And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.Īnd when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt…' (Matthew 2: 12-13 in the Bible)Ī vision is a form of revelation from God and a visual mode of divine communication in contrast to hearing words spoken or receiving impressions to the mind. 'And in the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him.' (Dan 2: 1 in the Bible) The wise men were warned in a dream. Most dreams are not communications from God, but the Lord may give his children information, warnings or prophecies in the form of dreams while they are sleeping. It is a step-wise process to finally reach an inspired conclusion.' ('Making the Right Choices' Richard G. He will send it through the quiet prompting of the Spirit…When you seek inspiration to help make decisions, the Lord will give gentle promptings that require you to think, to exercise faith, to work, to struggle at times, then to act. 'He intends that when you have reached your extremity that you turn to Him for comfort, peace and assistance. Revelation is spiritual in nature rather than physical. Personally when I have felt divine inspiration it is accompanied by a feeling of love, joy and an increase in faith. 'Yea behold, I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost, which shall come upon you and which shall dwell in your heart.' (Doctrine & Covenants 8: 2, p. Recognizing the Lord's guidance and inspiration 'search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.' (John 5:39 in the Bible) We should make scripture study a part of our daily schedule.

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