Where Are You Headed?နမူနာ

King David was a successful warrior even though he grew up herding sheep, skipping rocks and playing instruments. David didn’t attend military school. But he knew who was in charge. And because of that, he won his battles and his wars (see 1 Chronicles 18:1). A critical element of David’s military leadership was his willingness to seek God’s guidance. No other biblical narrative contains more inquiries of God than David’s story. And when he sought God’s will and God’s way, he got an answer.

As a result, David stood strongly positioned to defeat every enemy and rescue his people from every challenge. David, who was a kingdom man after God’s own heart, understood the value of this treasure called guidance. And he feared God, which enabled him to follow God more fully.

Life is full of choices. The problem we face is that we cannot see what’s just around the bend. Like being on a highway of many twists and turns, we are unable to see around the next turn. We must slow down because we don’t know what’s coming next. That’s why David prayed a prayer we should all pray: “Make me know Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths” (Psalm 25:4). That’s not just a sweet verse to put on a coffee mug. It’s a game plan for life. 

Where are you getting the wisdom to make good decisions?

Where are you putting your trust?