Use of sanctified common sense

However, it is a tendency with some brethren to depreciate the use of this wonderful power, by looking for signs and wonders, revelations in visions and dreams, to point their path.
This is a profound mistake. God will give these when there are complications in which the exercise of judgment might be at fault, but not where it is sufficient. Use your sanctified mind to determine the next course of action and move on.
The keynote passage of scripture above is a good example of how God demands of us the use of sanctified common sense.
The Prophet Samuel sketches to Saul the course of events during the next few days as king; but whilst the various incidents are told, the prophet does not feel it incumbent to tell king Saul how he should behave in any given instance.
This account reminds us of a parallel in the life of Peter. The angel unbarred the prison doors, and led the bewildered Peter forth because nothing short of divine power would avail.
But as soon as the apostle came back to his senses, the angel left him alone to use his own judgment, and he went to the house of Mary. The four lepers in 2 Kings 7 had two courses of action before them but none was viable.
They decided to choose one and act on it, and behold they discovered that God was with them and they knew it not.
Dear brethren, where no sign is given, carefully divest yourself of selfish considerations, explore and exhaust all the options, ask for guidance and dare to act without any doubt.
God’s presence is your insurance policy, and if you take the wrong option he will redirect your steps.
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