Fulfilled: The NIV Devotional Bible for the Single Woman

God’s Guidance

By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night. Exodus 13:21

How comforting it is to know God is guiding and watching over us at all times. One of my children asked me, “How can God take care of everyone? Is God magic?”

I reassured him that God does take care of us, saying, “But he’s much more than magic. He’s God, and we can trust him.”

That answer sufficed for my little boy, and it is still the answer we need regardless how young or old we are.

Some years ago I sent out a questionnaire to many well-known Christians, asking how they knew God was responding to their requests for specific guidance when faced with matters of concern. Their responses were not too surprising; in fact, there was unanimity. There are a number of ways God lets us know his will: through the Holy Spirit, prayer, circumstances (open and closed doors), inner peace, the writings of others, family and friends and, what may come as a surprise to some, even little children.

There are also many ways God’s guidance is experienced, but the one thing everyone said was that God reveals his will through his Word. When we hide God’s Word in our hearts, establish ourselves in the Bible and act in obedience, we can know what he wants us to do in given situations. The Bible is our sure and trusted guide.

Rest in the Lord and wait patiently and expectantly for him. You will experience his sure and dependable guidance. You can trust the Man who died for you.

HELEN K. HOSIER

Do what God tells you to do now, and, depend upon it, you will be shown what to do next.

—elisabeth elliott

Father, you are my guide, my life’s compass and my protector. I love you and always want to follow your lead. Without you, Father, I know that I am lost in the wilderness of this life.