How to Know You’re Making the Right Choice (Biblical Wisdom) | Joseph Prince Ministries
In today’s fast-paced and sometimes overwhelming world, making the right decisions and knowing the path to take can be challenging. As believers, we long to follow God’s will and trust His promises, yet uncertainties can weigh us down. What if you could face every day knowing that God has already gone before you, prepared the way, and invites you to follow Him with confidence? Let’s dive deep into biblical wisdom for making choices, experiencing true rest, and living in the daily assurance of God’s guidance and protection.
Understanding God’s Role as Our Shepherd
Each morning when you wake up, it’s easy to forget that the Lord has already gone ahead of you. He has checked every place you’ll step into, every conversation, every situation. The Bible describes Jesus as our Shepherd—one who doesn’t just send us on our way, but who personally leads us, ensuring that we’re never alone or unprepared for what’s to come. This isn’t just a comforting thought; it’s biblical truth. Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me.” When you follow His voice, you will never lack what you truly need.
The Foundation of Righteousness
Sometimes, we struggle with feeling “good enough”—wondering if our efforts, obedience, or choices are making us acceptable before God. But Scripture reminds us that it wasn’t our actions that earned us righteousness; it was Jesus’s perfect obedience. Just as Adam’s act of disobedience affected all people, Christ’s obedience made the way for our righteousness. Your standing before God is not fragile or fleeting. It is unshakably anchored in Christ’s finished work. This truth frees you from the cycle of striving and anxious self-evaluation, inviting you to live and make decisions rooted in grace.
Jesus: The Express Image of God’s Glory
Trying to comprehend God with our limited human understanding can be daunting. How can finite minds grasp the infinite Creator? Thankfully, God sent His Son, Jesus—the express image of His person, the brilliance of His glory made manifest for us. Just as the Ark of the Covenant symbolized God’s presence among His people, and just as the mercy seat was covered by the blood of sacrifices, so Jesus covers every area where we fall short, shielding us from condemnation and judgment with His own blood. Through Christ’s sacrifice, our sins are put away, providing us with a position of grace higher than any law could offer.
The Mercy Seat: Resting in Christ’s Accomplished Work
In Old Testament times, the High Priest never sat down—their work was never done. But Jesus completed the work of atonement once and for all. Now, He is seated at the right hand of the Father, signifying a finished work. This means your forgiveness is NOT temporary or unstable. Just one drop of His blood is enough to make you pure and qualified in God’s eyes. In fact, there is something that even the all-seeing eyes of God cannot penetrate: the blood of Jesus. Where the blood is applied, sins and failings are no longer seen. This is the secret place, the shelter described in Psalm 91, where you dwell secure under the Almighty’s wings.
Grace Is Higher Than Law
Many people still strive to live up to the law, hoping to justify themselves. Yet the Bible tells us that if we seek justification by our own efforts, we have fallen from grace—a higher, better ground. Mercy triumphs over judgment! Your role is to receive, to rest, and to trust that the covering of Jesus’s blood is enough to keep you right with God.
Serving God Without Burden
The Ark of the Covenant was so heavy that no human effort could bear it alone. When people tried to carry it by worldly methods, it led to disaster. But when God’s prescribed way was followed—when the priests bore the ark on their shoulders—God’s supernatural help made the impossible possible. In the same way, Jesus said, “My yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” When you respond to God’s call—whether serving in ministry, helping someone in need, or just showing up for family responsibilities—God never gives you a burden too heavy to carry. Step out in faith, and He will lift you, provide the strength, and make your efforts fruitful.
Faith Is Stepping Forward—God Supplies the Rest
Your only part is to say “yes” in faith. When you put your hand to what God directs, His power steers and strengthens you, just like power steering in a car. Trying to push ahead in your own strength only leads to stress and exhaustion. The new covenant is about partnering with God’s Spirit, allowing Him to empower you as you walk forward in obedience.
Following Jesus: Keeping Your Eyes Fixed on Him
The Israelites followed the Ark—God’s visible presence—across the wilderness toward the Promised Land. When the time came to cross the Jordan, the priests led the way, stepping into the overflowing river by faith. As soon as their feet touched the water, God performed a miracle by piling up the waters miles away, making safe passage for all His people. In this story, the Ark is a picture of Jesus, the one who goes before us into every trial and every new season. The Jordan (meaning “place of judgment” or “going down”) symbolizes the most impossible obstacles, but Jesus enters those places first, bearing the judgment so we can walk through in victory.
God Goes Ahead—And Guards Your Rear
Isaiah assures us that the Lord not only goes before us, clearing the path, but also stands at our rear, protecting us from attacks we never see coming. How many times has God spared you from unseen danger, set up divine appointments, or shielded you from harm without your knowledge? He is often under-thanked for these hidden mercies because we only recognize the help we can see. Yet, God’s love and protection surround us
