“Wow, it would be so lovely to be always accurate about God’s leading. I’m aiming at being 100% accurate.” I actually have something better for you. “Can there be anything better than 100% accuracy in God’s leadings?” Consider the wise men. After Jesus had been born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, wise men from the east arrived in Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who was born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him."Mat 2:1, 2(ISV). “I don’t consider them accurate you know. Jesus was born in Bethlehem and was still there when they erroneously went to Jerusalem. Look what came out of it: Jesus was put in danger. Besides their type of leading, isn’t it suspect? Astrology!” It is true they went to the wrong town but have you considered God used that means to announce to Herod and the ruling elite the king had come? Angels announced to poor shepherds; wise men to kings and elite. God was giving everyone credible information about Jesus’ arrival.
“But why do you cite them?” Consider Herod, He called together all the high priests and scribes of the people and asked them where the Christ was to be born. They told him, "In Bethlehem of Judea. For that is what was written by the prophet Mat 2:4, 5(ISV). Herod was diligent in his search Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared Mat 2:7(KJV). After getting accurate information as to the birthplace what does he do? Plan to kill Jesus! And the scribes and priests? Much more accurate than the wise men, able to advice people on the mind of God with 100% accuracy yet they never went to seek out or worship Jesus. “Is that not better than Herod? At least they didn’t misuse the information”. Was it not that same group who later bitterly opposed and sought to kill Jesus? It’s not getting the leading but what you do with it. It appears those who receive accurately and do nothing about the message are at risk of ending up fighting it.
“So what’s better than having 100% accuracy in leading?” A perfect heart i.e. a heart of obedience is. Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart Ps 119:33, 34 (KJV). With that heart God made sure they arrived safely. After the star they had seen rising led them until it stopped over the place where the child was Mat 2:9(GW). Knowing God’s will profits if you are set on obedience.
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