WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE DESPERATE AND DON’T KNOW WHAT THE WILL OF GOD IS

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. “

           There are moments when the pressures of life could be overwhelming and as a result our devotion to worship could be compromised. Desperation is part of the Christian growth process and shouldn’t be seen as abnormal.

             In Matthew 12:1-8 Jesus led His hungry 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 for such to cater for the poor in (Deut 25:23) ; under such desperate conditions they were allowed to eat as much as they could from the farm produce without taking anything away from the farm. 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 which was strictly for (Lev 24:9, 1 Samuel21:1-6) the high priest and not to be eaten by anyone else. He and his followers ate the sacred meal and where saved from starving to death. In a bid to obey one aspect of the law the priests ended up 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, this put the priests in a dicey situation where whatever action that was taken was a violation of the written code, yet in this case they were guiltless (Numbers 28:9-10).

          When the disciples were accused by the Pharisees for violating the law of the Sabbath, Jesus answered 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 declared guiltless. 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 God allows us to choose 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 , haven known a person for a long time there isn’t anything wrong getting married to that person, you don’t need a special revelation from God concerning the person (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 sure of your conviction 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 often leads to the concealing of the will of God from such a recalcitrant Christian. 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) ,just as in Gen 24:7 where the lord’s angel  directed  Isaac to his desired wife. As you read this receive grace for divine leading in Jesus name.

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