Yes! The LORD is AWESOME. Too awesome for words. He is indescribable. The ‘picture’s we get is of a ‘bearded’ Papa. God is The definition of GLORY. Beauty God made! Jesus in His essence was beyond perfect, even to the point of standing in for ME; a sick, sick sinner. Glory to God!!! I am redeemed and set free.
Beauty? Does not begin to define His essence.
Aged? I laugh! How could God Who created ‘Time’ be affected by ‘time’?
God Created beauty! A sense of beauty! Let me ask you “What is beautiful?” Sunset, sunrise, stars in the sky, a butterfly fluttering, a morning dazzle of sun on drops that fell in the night?
WHO made all these? What is beauty?
The sun? Behold it directly for a minute! Not possible! Who/What made it?
“Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before The LORD, and Satan came also among them.” Job 1:6
“On another day the angels came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came with them to present himself before God.” Job 2: 1
Two seperate occasions! The GLORY of The LORD.
As he came near the place where I was standing, I was terrified and fell prostrate. “Son of man,” he said to me, “understand that the vision concerns the time of the end.”
While he was speaking to me, I was in a deep sleep, with my face to the ground. Then he touched me and raised me to my feet.
Daniel 8:17-18
We as mortals cannot even stand before the awesome glory of being in The LORD’s Presence!
And it came to pass, when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tables of testimony in Moses’ hand, when he came down from the mount, that Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone while he talked with him. And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone; and they were afraid to come near him. And Moses called to them; and Aaron and all the rulers of the congregation returned to him: and Moses talked with them. And afterwards all the children of Israel came near: and he gave them in commandment all that the Lord had spoken with him on Mount Sinai. And until Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil on his face. But when Moses went in before the Lord to speak with him, he took the veil off, until he came out. And he came out, and spoke to the children of Israel what he was commanded. And the children of Israel saw the face of Moses, that the skin of Moses’ face shone: and Moses put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with him. {Ex 34:29-35}
https://answersingenesis.org/education/spurgeon-sermons/2143-shining-face-of-moses/
Right quick – what is a fast? Being in the spirit and abstaining from sustaining nutrition! A fast does not typically end with someone shining. Think on this! Jesus was not shining after His fast! He was in The Spirit, but was physically drained. We can examine cases of fasts as short as Daniel’s fast of three weeks to 40 days, which seems the maximum before expiration. Moses did it twice in quick succession.
It does not say what happened afterward, but we are aware of what occured in Jesus’ Case:
“Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended Him.”
Matthew 4:11
Wow! So much to share on this:
As angels were active ministering during the Old Testament period, the same can be said for life of Jesus. The New Testament stresses the fact that the ministry of Christ was viewed by angels.
Without any doubt, the mystery of our religion is great: He was revealed in flesh, vindicated in spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among Gentiles, believed in throughout the world, taken up in glory (1 Timothy 3:16).
Angels appeared at various times in the ministry of Jesus.
1. Predicted His Birth
The angel Gabriel predicted the birth of Christ to Mary.
And the angel said unto her, Do not be afraid, Mary: for you have found favor with God. And behold, you shall conceive in your womb, and bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God shall give unto Him the throne of His father David: and He shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of His kingdom there shall be no end (Luke 1:30-33).
2. Present At Birth
Angels were present at the birth of Christ.
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom He favors!” (Luke 2:13,14).
3. Warned Joseph
An angel warned Joseph about Herod’s plot to kill Jesus.
When Herod died, the angel of the Lord suddenly appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, “Get up, take the child and His mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the child’s life are dead” (Matthew 2:19,20).
4. Temptation Of Christ
Angels ministered to Christ after His temptation by the Devil.
Then the Devil left Him, and behold, angels came and began to minister to Him (Matthew 4:11).
5. Gethsemane
When Christ was praying at the Garden of Gethsemane, an angel was there ministering to Him.
Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and gave Him strength (Luke 22:43).
6. Ready To Help At Betrayal
Angels were ready to help when Jesus was betrayed.
Do you think that I cannot now appeal to My Father, and He will at once send Me more than twelve legions of angels? (Matthew 26:53).
7. Rolled Stone From Tomb
An angel rolled back the stone from the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea.
And suddenly there was a great earthquake – for an angel of the Lord, descended from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it (Matthew 28:2).
8. Resurrection
An angel announced the resurrection of Christ.
But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus Who was crucified. He is not here; for He has been raised, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was laying (Matthew 28:5,6).
9. Ascension
Christ ascended into heaven with angels present.
While He was going, and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them (Acts 1:10).
10. Second Coming
The Bible says angels will be with Christ at His Second Coming.
And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other (Matthew 24:31).
11. Execute Christ’s Judgment
When Christ comes again, angels will execute His judgment.
and to give relief to you who are afflicted, as well as to us, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels (2 Thessalonians 1:7).
12. Separate Righteous From Unrighteous
Angels will separate the righteous from the wicked.
The Son of Man will send His angels, and they will collect out of His kingdom all causes of sin and all evildoers, So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous (Matthew 13:41,49).
13. Hear Christ Acknowledging Or Denying
After the separation of the unrighteous from the righteous, angels will hear Christ either acknowledging or denying each person.
And I tell you, everyone who acknowledges Me before others, the Son of Man also will acknowledge before the angels of God (Luke 12:8).
Had Seen Deity, Now Humanity
It is important to remember that angels had seen Jesus, as God, previously to Him becoming a man. When Jesus humbled Himself in becoming human, they saw the Lord of the universe make Himself into a servant. These same angels, who had seen Jesus banish the angel who became the Devil after the original rebellion, now see this same fallen angel tempting Jesus. The angels observed Jesus suffering at the hands of sinful humanity, agonizing in the Garden of Gethsemane, and dying a humiliating death between two robbers. Indeed, they observed the great love that Jesus showed toward humanity.
Summary
The ministry of angels can be found throughout the life of Christ. From His birth, to His ascension into heaven, angels played an important role in the ministry of Christ. The fact that angels had an attentive role around the ministry of Jesus is another testimony of His Deity. Just as they surround the throne of God the Father and serve Him, they also were around Jesus – attending to God the Son.
There are so many examples that point something out that we are aware of but not grasping the significance! We are ‘natural’/mortal/huMan…
The great truth revealed in the New Testament is that the eternal God became one of us; He became a human being.
And The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the ONLY begotten of The Father, FULL of grace and truth (John 1:14).
The Apostle Paul echoes John’s thoughts:
Who, being in The form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a servant, and coming in the likeness of huManity (Philippians 2:6,7).
To make the statement clear:
“Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life!”
1 Corinthians 6:3
God cannot be seen by mortal eyes:
“Then Moses said, “Now show me your glory.”
And The Lord said, “I will cause all My goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim Ny name, The Lord, in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. But,” God said, “you cannot see My Face, for no one may see me and live.”
Then The Lord said, “There is a place near Me where you may stand on a rock. When my GLORY passes by, I will put you in a cleft in the rock and cover you with My hand until I have passed by. Then I will remove My hand and you will see my back; but My Face must not be seen.”
Exodus 33:18-23
No matter how extensively we search The Scripture, The Face of God is NEVER seen. When even the Feet of God are seen God’s Face is never described! The angel’s above the Throne of God have wings to cover them from The glory of The Lord.
The significance of Jacob’s ladder is that it is a picture of salvation being based on faith in Lord God, who is Jesus Christ. just like angels was ascending and descending upon Jesus , angels was watching upon Son of man.
https://www.quora.com/In-the-Bible-what-is-the-significance-of-Jacobs-Ladder
“Above God were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying.”
Isaiah 6:2
In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of God’s robe filled the temple. 2 Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two each covered their face, and with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. (Isaiah 6:1-2)
This is the only passage in the Bible that mentions seraphim. The word “seraphim” means “fiery ones”. Possibly they covered their faces as an act of humility as they are in the presence of God himself. Similarly, they may have covered their feet as a token of respect.
“All the angels were standing around The Throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. (who had the wings to cover their essence) They fell down on their faces before The Throne and worshiped God.”
Revelation 7:11
Note! This is seen. Time does NOT exist in Heaven! All that will be is! And has occured! We live it in our present. It has been known for existence, Amen.
God knew you, your ways and days before you were born, Amen. You are known. Every aspect of your life is KNOWN. In God’s image we are made. Decision is ours until we hand it over! Amen.
Making decisions can feel overwhelming.
You have a gazillion options to choose between for everything.
You’ll open a new browser tab in Google to an answer a question before making a decision.
You’ll bounce back and forth at work by switching between tasks hundreds of times.
To add insult to injury, according to one study, adults will make 35,000 decisions every day.
I feel anxious just writing about these statistics.
Time to heed Jim Gaffigan’s advice:
You may not feel like it’s a big deal to make thousands of choices every day. But for some of you reading this post, making decisions—both big and small—is grueling.
You second guess yourself all of the time, and you’re just never sure about the choices you make.
Regardless of where you find yourself about the decisions you make, as a follower of Christ, I know you’re concerned about whether or not you make decisions that please God.
In short, you want to walk in God’s will for your life.
To help you know God’s will, make biblical decisions, and overcome decision anxiety, we poured over 76 Bible verses about decisions, choices, and wisdom.
After reflecting on these scriptures about decision making, we put together a guide to help you better understand God’s will and how to make biblical choices.
In this post, we’re going to cover the following:
What is God’s will?
What is God’s will for your life?
What does the Bible say about making decisions?
7-step biblical decision-making guide
Bible verses about trusting God in difficult times
Bible verses about trusting God and not worrying
Alright, sit back and buckle up.
This one’s a doozy!
What is God’s will?
Talking about the will of God is easier said than done.
There tends to be a bit of confusion (understatement?) surrounding this topic of conversation.
The challenge in talking about God’s will really boils down to this:
Mixing up the way we talk about God’s will with the way the Bible talks about God’s will.
Let me explain.
The Bible generally talks about God’s will in two different ways, which are made clear in Deuteronomy 29:29:
“The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.”
In this verse, we see that the Bible talks about God’s will in these two ways:
God’s sovereign will
God’s revealed will
Let’s take a moment to explore these two sides of the same coin.
God’s sovereign will
God’s sovereign will is also known as his “secret” will or his “hidden” will. In other words, we don’t see this part of God’s will until after it occurs.
Is it God’s will for it to rain tomorrow?
Will your favorite football, baseball, or basketball team win the championship?
Will the business proposal you pitched get picked up?
You may be able to forecast the answer to these questions and have a pretty good idea of the outcome, but you won’t know God’s will until after the fact.
What is more, there’s entirely nothing that falls outside of God’s sovereign will. Whatever God has willed (decreed) to occur will happen.
We see God’s sovereign (secret) will in many verses in the Bible:
Psalm 139:16:
Your eyes saw my unformed substance;
in your book were written, every one of them,
the days that were formed for me,
when as yet there was none of them.
Isaiah 46:9-10:
“Remember the former things of old;
for I am God, and there is no other;
I am God, and there is none like me,
declaring the end from the beginning
and from ancient times things not yet done,
saying, ‘My counsel shall stand,
and I will accomplish all my purpose.’”
Matthew 10:29:
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered.”
Acts 4:27:
“For truly in this city there were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, to do whatever your hand and your plan had predestined to take place.”
Ephesians 1:11:
“In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will.”
God’s revealed will
God’s revealed will refers to how God desires for us to live.
This side of God’s will is made plain as day in the Bible.
Here are a few examples to consider:
It’s God’s will for you to repent and believe in Jesus (Acts 3:19)
It’s God’s will for you to tell the truth (Lev. 19:11)
It’s God’s will for you to glorify him (1 Cor. 10:31)
It’s God’s will for you to be sober (Eph. 5:18)
It’s God’s will for you to work hard (Rom. 12:11-17)
This list can go on. But you get the point.
What is God’s will for your life?
On the one hand, when we’re talking about God’s will for your life, you’re not going to find the answer to specific questions you have, such as:
Who should you marry?
Where should you work?
What college should you attend?
On the other hand, what you will find in the Bible are morals and principles that will guide you in the decisions you make, which will explore in detail below.
In the meantime, here’s one key passage from the Bible that talks about God’s revealed will:
2 Timothy 3:15-16:
“And how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.”
What doe the Bible say about making decisions?
As I mentioned above, you’re going to make around 35,000 decisions today.
For the vast majority of the decisions you make, you’ll just need to make a choice.
Assuming you’re in communion with God through prayer, reading the Bible, and Christian community, you won’t need to spend an inordinate amount of time contemplating every little decision you make.
A Biblical Decision-Making Guide: 76 Bibles Verses About Making Choices
What is God’s will for your life? To help shed light on the topic, we explored 76 Bible verses about decisions, choices, and wisdom—along with a 7-step biblical decision-making guide.
JUNE 13, 2018

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Making decisions can feel overwhelming.
You have a gazillion options to choose between for everything.
You’ll open a new browser tab in Google to an answer a question before making a decision.
You’ll bounce back and forth at work by switching between tasks hundreds of times.
To add insult to injury, according to one study, adults will make 35,000 decisions every day.
I feel anxious just writing about these statistics.
Time to heed Jim Gaffigan’s advice:
You may not feel like it’s a big deal to make thousands of choices every day. But for some of you reading this post, making decisions—both big and small—is grueling.
You second guess yourself all of the time, and you’re just never sure about the choices you make.
Regardless of where you find yourself about the decisions you make, as a follower of Christ, I know you’re concerned about whether or not you make decisions that please God.
In short, you want to walk in God’s will for your life.
To help you know God’s will, make biblical decisions, and overcome decision anxiety, we poured over 76 Bible verses about decisions, choices, and wisdom.
After reflecting on these scriptures about decision making, we put together a guide to help you better understand God’s will and how to make biblical choices.
In this post, we’re going to cover the following:
What is God’s will?
What is God’s will for your life?
What does the Bible say about making decisions?
7-step biblical decision-making guide
Bible verses about trusting God in difficult times
Bible verses about trusting God and not worrying
Alright, sit back and buckle up.
This one’s a doozy!
What is God’s will?
Talking about the will of God is easier said than done.
There tends to be a bit of confusion (understatement?) surrounding this topic of conversation.
The challenge in talking about God’s will really boils down to this:
Mixing up the way we talk about God’s will with the way the Bible talks about God’s will.
Let me explain.
The Bible generally talks about God’s will in two different ways, which are made clear in Deuteronomy 29:29:
“The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.”
In this verse, we see that the Bible talks about God’s will in these two ways:
God’s sovereign will
God’s revealed will
Let’s take a moment to explore these two sides of the same coin.
God’s sovereign will
God’s sovereign will is also known as his “secret” will or his “hidden” will. In other words, we don’t see this part of God’s will until after it occurs.
Is it God’s will for it to rain tomorrow?
Will your favorite football, baseball, or basketball team win the championship?
Will the business proposal you pitched get picked up?
You may be able to forecast the answer to these questions and have a pretty good idea of the outcome, but you won’t know God’s will until after the fact.
What is more, there’s entirely nothing that falls outside of God’s sovereign will. Whatever God has willed (decreed) to occur will happen.
We see God’s sovereign (secret) will in many verses in the Bible:
Psalm 139:16:
Your eyes saw my unformed substance;
in your book were written, every one of them,
the days that were formed for me,
when as yet there was none of them.
Isaiah 46:9-10:
“Remember the former things of old;
for I am God, and there is no other;
I am God, and there is none like me,
declaring the end from the beginning
and from ancient times things not yet done,
saying, ‘My counsel shall stand,
and I will accomplish all my purpose.’”
Matthew 10:29:
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered.”
Acts 4:27:
“For truly in this city there were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, to do whatever your hand and your plan had predestined to take place.”
Ephesians 1:11:
“In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will.”
God’s revealed will
God’s revealed will refers to how God desires for us to live.
This side of God’s will is made plain as day in the Bible.
Here are a few examples to consider:
It’s God’s will for you to repent and believe in Jesus (Acts 3:19)
It’s God’s will for you to tell the truth (Lev. 19:11)
It’s God’s will for you to glorify him (1 Cor. 10:31)
It’s God’s will for you to be sober (Eph. 5:18)
It’s God’s will for you to work hard (Rom. 12:11-17)
This list can go on. But you get the point.
What is God’s will for your life?
On the one hand, when we’re talking about God’s will for your life, you’re not going to find the answer to specific questions you have, such as:
Who should you marry?
Where should you work?
What college should you attend?
On the other hand, what you will find in the Bible are morals and principles that will guide you in the decisions you make, which will explore in detail below.
In the meantime, here’s one key passage from the Bible that talks about God’s revealed will:
2 Timothy 3:15-16:
“And how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.”
What doe the Bible say about making decisions?
As I mentioned above, you’re going to make around 35,000 decisions today.
For the vast majority of the decisions you make, you’ll just need to make a choice.
Assuming you’re in communion with God through prayer, reading the Bible, and Christian community, you won’t need to spend an inordinate amount of time contemplating every little decision you make.
For instance, here are some fundamental decisions God expects you to make with the brain and common sense he gave you:
What clothes should I wear today? (Just wear something)
Should I fudge the numbers on my tax returns? (Tell the truth)
Do I need to take my wife out to dinner? (Love your wife)
What should I have for breakfast, lunch, or dinner? (Food, but don’t overeat)
But here’s the deal: When you need to make a non-moral decision that’s not spelled out in the Bible (e.g., marriage, work, college), it’s a good idea to follow the Bible verses about decisions.
Following God’s guidance in decision making will help you to avoid potential pitfalls and honor the LORD in the decision you make.
In studying Bible verses about decisions, there’s an observable 7-step biblical decision-making guide that comes to the surface:
Clarify the decision
Get wisdom from the Bible
Seek godly counsel
Pray
Consider alternative choices
Make a choice
Trust the Lord
Below, I’m going to walk you through how to make decisions with God and explore what the Bible has to say about making choices.
#1. Clarify the decision
Are you not sure about whether or not you should marry someone?
Do you have a new job opportunity you’re considering?
Are you thinking through what church you should join?
The first step you need to take when making a decision is to actually clarify the decision you need to make. This is the compass that will guide you through the rest of this decision-making process.
If you’re confused or not sure what you’re trying to decide, you’ll be walking in a fog throughout the rest of this process. Before moving forward, make sure you have a clear idea in mind about the decision you need to make.
Proverbs 18:13:
“If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.”
Proverbs 18:17:
“The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.”
#2. Get wisdom from God
The next step you need to take is to get wisdom from God.
Thankfully, as I pointed about above, God doesn’t hide his will for your life close to his chest like a skillful poker player. He lets you know how he desires for you to live your life for him.
To get wisdom from God, you have to fear the LORD first.
Check out this opening salvo from the Book of Proverbs:
“The fear to the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” —Proverbs 1:7
In this context, to fear the LORD is to revere the LORD.
Through faith in Christ, you’ll be led to have a profound awe, respect, and humility in your heart for the LORD. Fearing the LORD is the starting position you’ll need to take if you desire to live your life for him.
We see this reality clearly illustrated in Deuteronomy 10:20-21:
“You shall fear the LORD your God. You shall serve him and hold fast to him, and by his name you shall swear. He is your praise. He is your God, who has done for you these great and terrifying things that your eyes have seen.”
Getting wisdom from God for the decision you need to make is not an idle pursuit.
It does require studying the Bible to understand what God has to say about your decision. But obtaining this information alone is not enough.
We’ll talk more about this in the next step (seek godly counsel). But I want to highlight it now so that way you’re not inclined to stop reading at this point and move on.
Now, let’s take a look at the difference between knowledge and wisdom. It’s easy to get the two of these confused, and it’s essential to make sure you know the difference between them.
What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom?
Have you memorized the Bible verses about wisdom and guidance?
Do you know a handful of Bible verses about dating, marriage, and sex?
Can you quote several passages about work?
You need to know what the Bible has to say about the decision you want to make to be informed. But knowing what the Bible has to say about any given topic is only one part of getting wisdom from God.
When we talk about biblical decision making, knowledge is knowing what the Bible has to say about the decision you need to make. Knowledge is having the right information.
If you have wrong or misinformation about what the Bible says about any given topic, you’ll make a wrong, misinformed, or sinful decision.
So, if knowledge is having information, then wisdom is being able to apply that information to your situation. This is the difference between knowledge and wisdom you need to know.
To help you think through getting wisdom from God, here are multiple Bible verses about wisdom and guidance for you to review.
Joshua 1:8:
“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”
1 Chronicles 10:13:
“So Saul died for his breach of faith. He broke faith with the LORD in that he did not keep the command of the LORD, and also consulted a medium, seeking guidance.”
Psalm 19:7-9:
“The law of the LORD is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the testimony of the LORD is sure,
making wise the simple;
the precepts of the LORD are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the LORD is pure,
enlightening the eyes;
the fear of the LORD is clean,
enduring forever;
the rules of the LORD are true,
and righteous altogether.”
Psalm 119:105:
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
Proverbs 2:1-5:
“My son, if you receive my words
and treasure up my commandments with you,
making your ear attentive to wisdom
and inclining your heart to understanding;
yes, if you call out for insight
and raise your voice for understanding,
if you seek it like silver
and search for it as for hidden treasures,
then you will understand the fear of the LORD
and find the knowledge of God.”
Habakkuk 2:19:
“Woe to him who says to a wooden thing, Awake;
to a silent stone, Arise!
Can this teach?
Behold, it is overlaid with gold and silver,
and there is no breath at all in it.”
Romans 12:1-2:
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Romans 15:4:
“For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.”
Hebrews 4:12:
“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
2 Timothy 3:14-16:
“But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.”
2 Peter 1:19:
“And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.”
#3. Seek godly counsel
You are not called to live your life alone.
God has created you for community.
When you place your faith in Christ, you become a member of the body of Christ (1 Cor. 12).
As you study Bible verses about decisions, one clear theme you’ll observe time-and-time again is your need for godly counsel to make wise choices.
Again, you don’t need to ask someone their opinion on most of the decisions you make every day. But when you’re dealing with a choice that isn’t clearly addressed in the Bible, it’s essential to seek the advice of other Christians in your life.
So take the time to listen to what your family, friends, and church leaders have to say.
But here’s the kicker:
Make sure you’re not living in an echo chamber.
In other words, don’t only seek the counsel of someone in your life who you know will agree with the decision you want to make. Maintain a posture of humility by being open to hearing the opinions of other godly men and women in your life—even if you don’t agree with what they have to say.
Here are some Bible verses about guidance in decision making that will shed some additional light:
Proverbs 1:5:
“Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance.”
Proverbs 11:14:
“Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.”
Proverbs 12:15:
“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.”
Proverbs 13:20:
“Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.”
Proverbs 15:22:
“Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.”
Proverbs 18:1-2, 24:
“Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment. A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion… A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”
Proverbs 19:20:
“Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.”
Proverbs 27:6:
“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.”
1 Corinthians 15:33:
“Do not be deceived: ‘Bad company ruins good morals.’”
#4. Pray
The stool of God’s wisdom is held up by three-legs: the Bible, godly counsel, and prayer.
As you study the scriptures on decision making and seek godly counsel, don’t forget to pray along the way.
In seeking God’s guidance in decision making, you need to ask for God’s help to apply what you’re reading in the Bible and what you hear from your community.
God wants you to make wise decisions, and he has given you an open invitation to ask for wisdom (James 1:5).
Trust the Lord.
Believe in him.
And ask him to give you the wisdom you need.
As you maintain a posture of prayer, it’s also a good idea to set aside dedicated time to pray about your decision. In your prayers, be open to the possibility that the LORD will redirect your desires to lead you in the direction he wants you to go.
Jeremiah 33:3:
“Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.”
Matthew 6:9-10:
“Pray then like this:
‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.”
Luke 22:41-42:
“And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”
Philippians 4:6-7:
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18:
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
James 1:5:
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”
1 John 5:14:
“And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.”
#5. Consider alternative choices
Here’s one key to making big decisions:
Be patient.
By the time you get to this step, it’s possible that days, weeks, or months have passed by. Don’t rush the process. Take time to understand the decision you need to make, study the Bible, seek counsel, and pray.
Before making your final choice about a job, school, or whatever you decision you need to make, make sure you consider all of the choices you have.
Check out these few scriptures on choices:
Proverbs 14:1:
“The wisest of women builds her house,
but folly with her own hands tears it down.”
Proverbs 14:5:
“A faithful witness does not lie,
but a false witness breathes out lies.”
Proverbs 27:12
“The prudent sees danger and hides himself,
but the simple go on and suffer for it.”
Luke 14:28:
“For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?”
#6. Make a choice
Now it’s time to make a decision.
This sounds simple enough. But many Christians struggle with passivity or timidity in making a choice.
At the end of the day, you have to make a decision.
Here’s a list of Bible verses about choices for you to consider:
Deuteronomy 30:9-10:
“The Lord your God will make you abundantly prosperous in all the work of your hand, in the fruit of your womb and in the fruit of your cattle and in the fruit of your ground. For the Lord will again take delight in prospering you, as he took delight in your fathers, when you obey the voice of the Lord your God, to keep his commandments and his statutes that are written in this Book of the Law, when you turn to the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.”
Deuteronomy 30:19:
“I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live.”
Joshua 24:15:
“And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14:
“The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.”
Matthew 7:13-14:
“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”
1 Corinthians 10:13:
“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”
Galatians 6:7-8:
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.”
Colossians 3:17:
“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Hebrews 11:25:
“Choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.”
#7. Trust the Lord
After making your decision, you may feel like you can wash your hands and walk away.
But not so fast.
Regardless of the decision you made, you’re still called to trust in the LORD.
Do you want to glorify God in your work?
You’ll need to trust him to empower you to do the work you’re called to do.
Do you want to love your wife like Jesus loves the church?
You need God’s help to do that.
Do you want to live and love like Jesus today?
Well, you can’t do that on your own. You need to trust that God the Holy Spirit will empower you to live a life like Christ.
What’s the point of all this?
Simple.
There will never be a time when you “arrive” as a Christian.
Every single day of your life you will need to trust God with everything.
And remember:
God is always guiding you.
Regardless if you’re actively pursuing God, read your Bible and prayed for one hour today, or committed a sin, God’s will for you and everyone else in the world isn’t altered. He’s still at work in your life guiding your along the way.
Be sure to study these Bible verses about trusting God:
Proverbs 3:5-6:
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”
Isaiah 58:11:
“And the LORD will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.”
Matthew 6:33:
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
John 8:12:
“Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'”
James 3:17:
“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.”
Proverbs 19:21:
“Many are the plans in the mind of a man,
but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.”
Bible verses about trusting God in difficult times
Let’s face it:
You’re going to meet challenging times in your life.
God doesn’t promise you a life void of pain and suffering on this side of heaven. You’ll experience highs and lows. But God and his people will comfort you, support you, and transform you more into the likeness of Jesus Christ along the way.
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