DISCERNING THE WILL OF GOD

PROVERBS 3:6 says :"In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths".
How do you know when God is speaking to you ? Over the next few days I hope to maybe light a few candles in the grey areas of discerning the voice of Jesus , over and above every other voice including our own.Here are some staring points:
1. The Lord will often use His word to speak His will for us ,2 Timothy 3:16 teaches , ''All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness." God guides us as we receive , believe and trust in His word.
2.Godly counsel is a great encouragement when you are seeking the will of Jesus in your life.Psalm 1:1 says:''Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly.'' Before you make any major decision in your life , open yourself up to feedback from experienced, wise , Godly people whom you respect. They are not a substitute for God's voice, but they may help you discover or confirm His leadings. Proverbs 11:14 says : ''Where there is no counsel, the people fall;but in the multitude of counselors there is safety."
3.The Holy Spirit as promised by Jesus will lead us into God's truth, read John 14:15-24 and John 16: 5-15, these are very powerful promises from Jesus heart in regard to how The Holy Spirit will lead us all.
In my own journey I have often found that common sense has been a hindrance to the voice of Jesus, before you zoom out think about that line.And more importantly meditate on 1 Corinthians 3 : 19 " For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He catches the wise in their own craftiness, v.20 and again, "The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile."
Keep close to Jesus friends and hoping to receive some feedback as we journey on this week.
IN JESUS'GRACIOUS GRIP !!