The biblical advice to “be still” is not to be over applied to every situation. There are just as many Bible verses telling us to be active, to do good works, and stop waiting and get moving (Ephesians 2:10, James 2:17, 1 Corinthians 15:10).
There are basically three primary categories through which God speaks to his people: the Bible, the Holy Spirit in our hearts, and the circumstances in our lives. But each one of these categories is very in-depth and can be expressed in multiple ways.
Throughout Scripture, we are taught the principle of “timing.” As Ecclesiastes 3:1 states, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven . . .”
A closed Bible is like starving because you won’t open the fridge. It’s like getting attacked but keeping your sword in the sheath. It’s like complaining that your lover never calls you while you also never look at your phone to check.
Here are 5 things that happen right before God gives you the solution to your issue.
Oftentimes we ask, “How will God reveal the one to me?”, but it’s just as important to ask, “How will God reveal me as the one to someone else?”
God knows everything (1 John 3:20). The Bible says when we ask God for wisdom, he will give it to us (James 1:5). And we are told that God is not the God of confusion but of peace (1 Corinthians 14:33).
So why does God allow us to feel aimless and confused in life sometimes even though we are asking for direction?
What does the Bible say about stress? According to Scripture, why does God allow stress?
Here are 3 signs God is positioning you for his provision and increase.
