Words of Inspiration - Seek Wise Counsel & Trust God

[00:00:37] Welcome to The Bible Speaks with your host Elgin Carelock. The Bible Speaks is a daily

[00:00:44] podcast dedicated to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, rightly dividing the word

[00:00:50] of truth and learning how to apply it to our daily lives. You may contact Elgin at the address

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[00:01:02] Brothers and Sisters, I welcome you in the name of Yeshua HaMashiach to another edition

[00:01:09] of Words of Inspiration. And today is the final day of our series, Walk with the Wise, a study

[00:01:17] in the book of Proverbs. And today we're talking about something essential for living a life

[00:01:23] of full wisdom. Seek wise counsel and trust God. Our spiritual inspiration comes from our

[00:01:32] Bible. We're reading from Proverbs 3, verses 5-6 and reading from the New International Version

[00:01:39] it reads, Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not to your own understanding. In all

[00:01:47] your ways submit to Him, and He will make your path straight.

[00:01:53] We live in a world that often values independence and self-reliance. But the book of Proverbs reminds

[00:02:00] us that we're not meant to navigate life on our own. God has given us the gift of community,

[00:02:07] godly mentors, and wise counsel to help guide us. And above all, He invites us to trust Him

[00:02:14] with our whole heart. So let's explore how these truths can shape our journey.

[00:02:22] Proverbs is full of verses that emphasize the importance of seeking advice from those who are wise.

[00:02:29] Proverbs 15 and 22 says, Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisors, they succeed.

[00:02:39] Seeking wise counsel means being open to learning from those who have walked with God longer,

[00:02:44] those who have experienced life and can offer godly wisdom. It could be a pastor, a mentor,

[00:02:51] a trusted friend, or a family member who loves the Lord and lives according to His principles.

[00:02:58] These people can provide guidance, hold us accountable, and help us see things from a

[00:03:04] spiritual perspective. When we isolate ourselves and rely only on our own understanding,

[00:03:10] we're more likely to make decisions based on emotion or limited knowledge. But when we invite

[00:03:17] godly voices into our decision-making process, we gain clarity and insight. Remember, seeking

[00:03:25] counsel isn't a sign of weakness. It's a sign of wisdom. While it's important to seek wise counsel,

[00:03:33] Proverbs 3, 5 through 6 reminds us that our ultimate trust should be in the Lord. It reads,

[00:03:40] Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding. This verse calls

[00:03:47] us to a deep, unwavering trust in God. It's about acknowledging that His ways are higher than our

[00:03:55] ways and that He knows what's best for us. Sometimes, even after seeking advice from wise people,

[00:04:03] we may still feel uncertain. That's when we surrender our plan to God and trust Him to guide us.

[00:04:09] It's about letting go of the need to have everything figured out and believing that God will direct our

[00:04:16] steps, even when the path isn't clear. Isaiah 55 verses 8 through 9 reminds us,

[00:04:25] For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.

[00:04:30] As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts

[00:04:37] than your thoughts. Trusting God means surrendering our limited understanding and allowing Him to lead

[00:04:44] us. It's a daily act of faith, and it brings a peace that only God can give. Community and mentorship

[00:04:53] are gifts from God. We are created for connection, and having people around us who speak truth into

[00:05:01] our lives is invaluable. Ecclesiastes 4 verses 9 and 10 says,

[00:05:08] Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. If either of them falls down,

[00:05:15] one can help the other up. Being part of a faith community and having mentors gives us the support

[00:05:23] we need to stay on the right path. These relationships can help us grow, challenge us to

[00:05:30] live out our lives of faith, and remind us that we're not alone in our journey.

[00:05:36] So who are the people in your life who can offer wise counsel?

[00:05:40] And how can you be intentional about seeking their advice and learning from them?

[00:05:46] Finally, let's talk about the freedom that comes from surrendering to God.

[00:05:51] When we stop trying to control every detail and submit our plans to Him,

[00:05:56] He makes our paths straight. That doesn't mean life won't be without challenges,

[00:06:02] but it does mean we'll have the clarity and peace that come from knowing God is in control.

[00:06:09] Pray about your decisions. Listen to God's voice through Scripture,

[00:06:14] through the wisdom of others, and through the gentle promptings of the Holy Spirit.

[00:06:20] God is faithful, and He will guide you.

[00:06:24] Brothers and sisters, Proverbs teaches us that seeking wise counsel and trusting God go hand in hand.

[00:06:32] We need the wisdom of godly mentors, but our ultimate trust must always be in the Lord.

[00:06:38] As we lean on Him and open ourselves to the wisdom of others, God will lead us in the right direction.

[00:06:47] If this message has encouraged you, consider sharing it with someone who might need a reminder

[00:06:53] to seek wise counsel and trust God.

[00:06:56] And remember, God is faithful to guide our steps when we surrender to Him.

[00:07:03] I thank you for spending time with me on today.

[00:07:06] I hope you have a wonderful weekend, and I look forward to our conversation on Sunday.

[00:07:12] Until then, God bless.

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