Psalm 119:105 (NKJV) Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NKJV) All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
The secret of David’s success is walking with God and seeking His guidance at all times. The same God who spoke to David would like to speak to you and guide you too. Today, God primarily speaks to us through the Bible and the leading of the Holy Spirit.
God will speak to us through the Bible during our time of devotion with Him. We will know without a doubt that God has spoken to us when we receive a Word of confirmation from Him, because we have been talking to Him and He knows our thoughts.
In the old days, the lamp could cast a light about a metre in diameter. Therefore, people needed to be guided by the light ahead as they walked. Likewise, the Bible, which is the inspired Word of God, will lead and guide us in our lives when we consecrate our plans to Him.
We are very blessed to have the full counsel of God found in the 66 books of the Bible. It is canonised and fully inspired by God. God will use the Bible to lead, guide, correct, rebuke, and instruct us. The Holy Spirit will also bring to our remembrance the Word and God’s promises, but He cannot do so unless we have spent time reading God’s Word. We can know God when we read His Word because He and His Word are one.
We should inquire of the Lord, as David did, whether something is a good idea or God’s idea, especially before making any major decisions, when faced with uncertain circumstances, or at a crossroads in our lives, and tap into God’s wisdom.
Jesus is the Lord of our lives. Therefore, it is crucial for us to pursue, articulate, plan, and execute God’s ideas and dreams. We should seek God’s endorsement before rushing out to execute any idea. Not every idea is God’s idea, so it is important to consecrate our plans, ideas, and dreams to Him. Seek confirmation through a book, chapter, and verse (BCV) along with a witness from the Holy Spirit and godly counsel. If it is God’s idea, He will fund it and bless it, but if it is our idea without consecration, we will need to fund it ourselves.
Many pursue their own plans, expect God to bless and rescue them if necessary, and feel disappointed when He doesn’t. But God is not obliged to bless them when He wasn’t even consulted, and we are in no position to tell God what to do for us or to expect Him to bless our plans. God will lead us as He led David, and He will cause us to succeed if we are willing to submit to His plan.
Reflection: When you make decisions, do you first seek Him to find out if it is His plan for you? What helps you discern the difference between His plan and your own desires?
Sermon Series： Walking With God
祂借着祂的话语引导我们
诗篇 119:105 你的话是我脚前的灯，是我路上的光。
提摩太后书 3:16–17 圣经都是 神所默示的，于教训、督责、使人归正、教导人学义都是有益的，叫属 神的人得以完全，预备行各样的善事。
大卫成功的秘诀，在于他始终与神同行，并在一切事上寻求神的引导。那位曾向大卫说话的神，也愿意向我们说话，并带领我们的生命。今天，神主要是借着圣经和圣灵的引导来对我们说话。
当我们在与神的灵修时间中亲近祂时，神会借着圣经向我们说话。当我们从神那里得到印证的话语时，我们会清楚地知道这是神在对我们说话，因为我们一直在与祂交通，而祂也深知我们的心思意念。
在古代，一盏灯大约只能照亮直径一米左右的范围，因此人们在行走时必须一步一步地跟随前方微弱的光。同样，当我们将自己的计划分别为圣交托给神时，这本由神所默示的圣经，也会在我们的人生道路上一步一步地引导我们。
我们何等有福，能够拥有完整的圣经——由66卷书组成的神全部的启示。这些经卷已经被正典化，并完全出于神的默示。神会借着圣经来引导、带领、纠正、责备，并教导我们。圣灵也会使神的话语和祂的应许在我们心中被提醒和想起，但若我们平时没有花时间阅读神的话语，圣灵就无法将这些话语提醒我们。我们可以借着阅读神的话语来认识神，因为神与祂的话原本就是合一的。
我们应当像大卫一样向主求问，分辨一件事情究竟只是一个“好主意”，还是出于神的“神的心意”。尤其是在面对重大决定、不确定的环境，或在人生十字路口时，更要寻求神的智慧与带领。
耶稣是我们生命的主。因此，我们应当竭力去追求、表达、计划，并执行神的心意和梦想。在匆忙行动之前，我们需要先寻求神的认可。因为并不是每一个想法都是从神而来的，所以我们必须将自己的计划、想法和梦想分别为圣交托给祂。我们可以借着经文的印证（Book, Chapter, Verse——书、章、节），同时配合圣灵内在的见证，以及属灵同伴的劝勉与建议，来确认神的心意。如果这是神的计划，祂必亲自供应并赐福；但如果只是我们自己的想法，却没有先交托给神，那么我们往往就只能依靠自己的力量去承担一切。
许多人常常先追求自己的计划，然后期待神为他们祝福，甚至在需要时拯救他们；当事情不如所愿时，他们便感到失望。然而，当神根本没有被寻求和咨询时，祂并没有义务为我们的计划背书。我们也没有立场告诉神该为我们做什么，或要求祂祝福我们的安排。当我们愿意像大卫一样顺服神的计划时，神就会像带领大卫一样带领我们，并使我们的生命蒙福、得着真正的成功。
默想：
当你在作决定时，是否会先来到神面前，寻求祂的心意，确认这是否是祂为你预备的道路？在你的生命中，哪些方式能够帮助你分辨神的计划与自己心中的想法之间的不同？
讲道系列：与神同行