DECISIONS!

Numbers 9:21-23 NASB

If sometimes the cloud remained from evening until morning, when the cloud was lifted in the morning they would set out; or if it remained in the daytime and at night, whenever the cloud was lifted, they would set out. [22] Whether it was two days, a month, or a year that the cloud lingered over the tabernacle, staying above it, the sons of Israel remained camped and did not set out; but when it was lifted, they did set out. [23] At the command of the Lord they camped, and at the command of the Lord they set out; they did what the Lord required, in accordance with the command of the Lord through Moses.


Decisions are sometimes difficult to make and achieve. We struggle daily with making all kinds of decisions, and the impact of the ones we make is seen in the consequences. We make decisions daily for all areas of our life, for varying issues. Sometimes we make good decisions, and sometimes bad ones, but regardless, our decisions are impactful and often far-reaching.

Where are you heading? Who will guide you on this path and journey? Who will lead and direct you?

The Israelites had a decision to make: to allow God to lead, guide, and direct them, or to let the circumstances they faced determine their journey. The Lord’s presence among the Israelites was manifested through the cloud, which looked like fire at night—a definite symbol of God’s comfort and protection of His people.

God may no longer lead us by visible physical means, but our decisions must be made by the leading of the Holy Spirit. We must still learn to follow Him when we are stuck, especially as His presence (the cloud of fire) now resides within us to guide and direct our journey.

The Holy Spirit leads us by an inner witness, which brings to light the voice behind your ears spoken of in Isaiah 30:21, telling you where, how, and when to walk so you don’t turn sideways or backward.

Regardless of how long we are stuck, we must determine that the prolonged wait will not push us to wander off the Lord’s path for us. Jesus, the way, will always be a light and a lamp for our direction according to Psalm 119:105. Being stuck is not necessarily a terrible thing. I have come to experience that standing still, stuck waiting for God’s leading, is a deliberate decision—one that could be very productive and progressive even when it doesn’t look like it.

If you decide to let God lead or not lead you, it will determine the outcome and destination of your journey.

Deciding is arriving at a solution that ends uncertainty or settles a dispute. It is distinguishing between options, some big, some little, some good, some evil. We must choose between little things. But the most important decision in life is this: What shall we do with Jesus? If we choose to accept Him, our eternal destiny and life on earth will be radically different from what they will be if we choose not to accept Him.

Like the Israelites, we must learn to stop and move on the Lord’s lead and command. Our response should always be one of obedience. Like Mary said in John 2:5, “Do whatever He tells you.”

Even as the Israelites did in Exodus 13:21-22—they remained when the cloud stopped and moved when it moved. Verse 23 says they obeyed the Lord’s voice!

Are you willing to follow the Lord’s instructions and obey His voice? Are you willing to stop and move as He directs? Would your decision be based on His leading, like Abraham in Genesis and David, who always consulted the Lord before deciding, staying, and going only when the Lord says so?

How willing are you to stand still, remain stuck if the Lord demands it? Obedience is key to the move of God. Decisions made by the leading of the Lord will trump every carnal one.

If we are to go far in any area of our lives successfully, we must decide to allow the Lord to take our hands and lead us. We must allow Him to take us to places we’ve never been before and can’t go on our own without the Lord’s help, leading, guidance, and direction.

If you’re at a place right now where you need to make a difficult decision but are struggling, can I assure you that the only guarantee that you’ll arrive at the right decision safe, sound, and successful is if you allow the Lord to lead and guide you? Let the Lord decide for you!

PRAYER: Oh, Lord, like Joshua, I have decided and chosen today to serve. Me and my family, we will serve you, Lord. We will follow and believe in your Son, Jesus. In His name, amen.

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