For the past weeks, I had the opportunities to talk with people who had to made decision about post O level choices. Somehow, at the back of my mind, I wish I could know God's plan for their whole life time in a flash and tell them what to do next?
But God doesn't operate in this way. Very often, He choses to lead in small steps. He never told David he would be king since he was young, neither did Saul knew he would be the first king. Perhaps only Jesus was the One who knew He would die for us.
From Bible and from my own exprience and good Christian literature and counsel that God leads us in each small step.
So how then can we know which choice is God's plan for us?
Let me suggest some questions to think about.
- Is it going against God's moral will? A career in vices or to have an affair is definitely out.
- What are your talents and gifts given by God, your interest incalcated by God and epxerience and value from His teaching? How would this choice match that?
- How willthis glorify God and draw men to Christ?
- Will this stumble other, Christian and Non-Christian, and myself?
- Prompting of the Holy Spirit?
Given all this, we often step into decision with uncertainity. But that is faith, walking with only limited vision yet with a clear vision of God holding our hands walking into uncertainty. God is good all the time. Even if we made mistake, He will lead us back.
I think there are 3 conditions that are important. One, walk closely with God. The closer we are the easier for us to know His will. Two, we must be prepared to obey ane be open to His leading and to obey. Third, prayer.
Just one more thing, christian counsel from elders and friends.
I hope this help. Let me know.
