The subject of divine leading is a non-negotiable and non-optional for every person who will do well in life, no matter his situation Deu. 32:9-14; Isa. 48:17. There is no substitute to taking right steps and making right decisions in life, not prayer, fasting, service, giving, faith or anointing. Once a wrong step is taken, there is no other option but to have a wrong end and destination Pro. 14:12; 16:25. The only option is to reverse the wrong stop taken, which will require to be divinely led again.

The Significance of Following Divine Guidance.

1. To Emerge as an Eagle.

Every child of God is a seed of Abraham, ordained to be a global phenomenon Gal. 3:29; Gen. 26:17-18. The seed of Abraham is likened to an eagle, which makes following divine leading vital; the eagle follows the direction of the wind to soar Deu. 32:9-14.

2. For Accomplishment of God’s Plan and Purpose.

Divine direction is key to arriving at the fullness of God’s plan and purpose for one’s life Gen. 26:1-3,12-14. Following divine direction, moves God to keep changing of levels 2Cor. 3:18.

3. For Fulfilment of our Destiny in Christ.

Our destiny in Christ has unlimited capacity for enlargement Jn. 14:12. Following divine leading helps believer walk into their destiny Deu. 32:10-12,14.

4. To Enhance our Decision-Making Capacity.

Every decision we make is either to our advantage or disadvantage; it makes or mar Deu. 30:19; Jer. 2:13-17. Divine leading empowers believers to make right and accurate decisions.

5. To Walk in our High Places.

Divine direction is the covenant highways and guarantee to high places in life Deu. 32:9-13; Hab. 3:17-19.

Benefits of Following Divine Direction.

Knowing the benefits of doing a thing will motivate commitment naturally Heb. 12:2.

1. It Secures Supernatural Restoration.

We serve the God of restoration, who has committed Himself to restore His children Joel 2:25. Following divine direction results in believer’s restoration Psa. 23:1-3; 1Sam. 30:15,18-20. There is nothing you have lost, when God shows you what to do, it will be restored without fail.

2. It Engenders Supernatural Supplies.

When we follow the path that God’s leads, supply of all that is needed is guaranteed Lk. 22:35; Exo. 13:17-18; 16:6,35. The challenge of lack and poverty often is because people despise or don’t care to know God’s leading Isa. 48:21; Pro. 14:12.

3. It Secures a Stress-free Life.

Following the path that God leads, commits God to go before us thereby clearing off the obstacles and making crooked places straight Isa. 45:2. This is why following divine direction makes for a stress-free life Psa. 25:9,12-14; Pro. 3:16-17; 1Jn. 5:3.

Conclusion.

One indication of misdirection is that one will find himself swimming against the tides Isa. 42:22-24. This will show in the struggles, much effort with little to show, lack of favor and result.

Salvation Prayer.

To anyone reading this who desires to give their life to Christ, pray this prayer out loud with me from your heart:

“Lord Jesus, I surrender my life to you today. Forgive me my sins; wash me with your blood. I believe you died for me; on the third day you rose again that I may be justified. Right now, I believe that my sins are forgiven; I’m justified by your blood; I’m born-again; I’m saved; I’m a child of God; I’m free from the power of sin to serve the living God. Thank you, Jesus, for receiving me; thank you Jesus for restoring me; thank you Jesus for saving me. Amen!”

Prayer.

1. Father, cause my ear to hear your voice of guidance from today, and by your Spirit, I receive the enablement to always respond prompt Isa. 50:4.