Direction

Direction

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it." (Isaiah 30:21)

Like many ministries right now, America's KESWICK is facing the reality of having to cut our budget. We are a faith ministry that depends on God's provision of funds vs. money from foundations and grants to operate the ministry known to many for 111 years, as the Colony of Mercy.

Our Board and Administrative team are working together to figure out how to make significant financial cuts without compromising program and people. That is a challenge. I have realized how much I am dependent upon the Lord for HIS wisdom and direction in making these weighty decisions.

Portions of today's reading from STREAMS IN THE DESERT were so right on for me right now:
"When we have doubts or are facing difficulties, when others suggest courses of action that are conflicting, when caution dictates one a from approach but faith another, we should BE STILL. We should quiet each intruding person, calm ourselves in the sacred stillness of God's presence, study His Word for guidance, and with true devotion focus our attention on Him. We should lift our nature into the pure light radiating from His face, having an eagerness to know only what our Lord will determine for us. Soon He will reveal by HIS secret counsel a DISTINCT and UNMISTAKABLE sense of HIS direction.

Are you uncertain about which direction you should go? Take your question to God and receive guidance from either the light of His smile or the cloud of His refusal. You must get alone with HIM, where the lights and darkness of this world cannot interfere and where the opinions of others cannot reach you. You must also have the courage to WAIT in silent expectation, even when everyone around you is insisting on an immediate decision or action. If you will do these things, the will of God will become clear to you. And you will have a deeper concept of who HE is, more insight into HIS nature and HIS heart of love."

Wow! That was something I needed to hear this morning from His lips to my ears. Thank You, Lord, for speaking to my heart today. -- Bill Welte is President and CEO of America's KESWICK.

God's WORD for YOU: Esther 1-2; Acts 5:1-21

Think about this: Combat comes before victory. If God has chosen special trials for you to endure, be assured He has kept a very special place in His heart just for you. A badly bruised soul is one who is chosen.