HOW TO OVERCOME INDECISION AND CONFUSION IN A DESPERATE SITUATION

By Michael Benson Ajayi
 Isa 30:20-21 NKJV  “Yet your teachers will not be moved into a corner anymore, But your eyes shall see your teachers. Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, "This is the way, walk in it," Whenever you turn to the right hand Or whenever you turn to the left. “
           The increasing demands of life could sometimes be overwhelming adversely affecting our devotion to worship and family ;resulting in anxiety . Desperation is part of the Christian growth process and should not be seen as abnormal.
             In Matthew 12:1-8 Jesus led His starving disciples through a corn field while on a mission trip. They helped themselves to a meal of fresh corn while passing through the field. The law of Moses allowed this because of the poor (Deut 25:23) as long as there were no takeaways. In another scenario, King David and his men approached Ahimelech the high priest after going for days without food while fleeing from his enemies. The only available food was the sacred bread (Lev 24:9, 1 Samuel21:1-6)this was strictly meant for  the high priest and not to be eaten by anyone else. He and his followers ate the sacred meal and where saved from starvation. In a bid to obey one aspect of the law the priests violating another aspect, for example, the Sabbath day was a day when no physical work was allowed yet the law demanded that daily burnt offerings be made on behalf of the Israelites,  the priests were faced with a dilemma : whatever action that was taken was a violation of the written code, yet they were not guilty (Numbers 28:9-10).
          When the disciples were accused by the Pharisees of violating the law of the Sabbath, Jesus answered by saying in  Matt 12:7 AMP “I desire mercy [readiness to help, to spare, to forgive] rather than sacrifice and sacrificial victims, you would not have condemned the guiltless.” [Hos 6:6; Matt 9:13.] .Though they were in clear violation of the written code, the purpose and intent was for the fulfillment of the will of God therefore they were justified. It is like reprimanding an ambulance driver for breaking the law while driving a VIP patient requiring urgent medical attention to the hospital at 100 mph in a 60 mph zone.
           We must recognize that we are under the dispensation of grace where our actions are permissible as long as they are within the perimeter of His overall will and plans for us.  In 1  Samuel 10:1-7 , King Saul was told to use his discretion  while under the influence of the Spirit of God while administering the office of the king. The same applies in the choice of a marriage partner ;if haven been acquainted with a person for years, there isn’t anything wrong getting married to that person, you don’t need a special revelation from God concerning the person for that to take place (1Cor:7:36) .  Likewise, if one is disposed to attend a dinner party by a non Christian, there’s absolutely nothing wrong as long as it doesn’t violate your conscience and requires rejecting your faith in the lord. ( 1cor 10.27) as long as you are fully convinced, you are free to attend(Rom.14:22b).
         A cardinal principle in decision making when under a desperate situation is to be guided by love and how your actions impacts on others especially the church of Christ ( 1 cor 8:9,13Rom 14:15). The refusal to put this in perspective is counterproductive and gives Satan the advantage. When a Christian chooses to neglect the church of Christ in order to appeal to the world system, such a person becomes a stranger to God’s plans ( Luke 10:21). When King Saul rebelled against God and prayed, his prayers were not answered. The will of God is strange to those who have turned their backs on the teaching of the truth of God’s word while in pursuit of miraculous signs and wonders.( 2Thes2:10 -12) . We must depend on God to lead us ( Jer.10:23) regardless of how discouraged we may be Psalm142:3. He promises to tell us exactly what steps to take (ps32:8) . His angels are assigned to guide us ( Exo.23:20,Exo32:34) like in Gen 24:7 where the lord’s angel  directed  Isaac to his desired wife, he will guide us in our relationships. As you receive Jesus Christ as your lord and saviour and read this now , receive grace for uncommon progress in Jesus name.
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