Scripture
"From the sons of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do, their chiefs were two hundred; and all their kinsmen were at their command." -I Chronicles 12:32
Is it possible to miss the movement of God in our lives because we're not discerning His will for that season? Do we stay in certain seasons longer than intended because we do not discern His instructions? Not only are our faith and obedience important to this believer's journey, so is our discernment. If we cannot discern the timing of God, we certainly won't know His will.
As the scripture explains the sons of Issachar, one of the tribes of Israel, understood the times and will of God for their people. This is what made them valuable advisors and leaders to their people. Beloved, there are consequences to our inability to discern the timing and will of God. The Lord is always speaking, but the inability to discern His instructions can lead to spiritual immaturity. We also run the risk of missing blessings and opportunities because we can't follow His path. The lack of discernment can cause us to be led astray by error. If we are unable to discern false doctrine and teaching, we could believe the lies of the enemy. Consequently, this could lead to alienation from God. Additionally, we could end up walking in darkness. Failing to discern means living in spiritual darkness rather than light, unable to distinguish good from evil. Finally, our inability to discern can lead to sinful acts and consequences. We might act impulsively, leading to deeper sin and devastating results for ourselves and others.
Let us grow in discernment, Beloved. We do this by cultivating a relationship with the Lord. As we are active in our relationship with Him, we pray for His wisdom to discern. He promised to give wisdom to those who ask. Studying the scriptures trains your spirit to recognize truth from error. We are able to discern God's voice from the worldly voices. Remember, His sheep knows His voice and a stranger they will not follow. We can spend dedicated time listening to God's guidance in our circumstances. Finally, we live a life of complete surrender to Him. We should position our hearts to follow His will, correction, and admonishment. Beloved, whatever your level of discernment is, know it is vital for continued growth and maturity as a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Prayer
Father, we ask for wisdom to discern your timing and will for our lives. In Jesus' name. Amen
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