When You Don't Know Where To Turn

The teacher is always silent when students take a test.

Likewise God can be silent during our times of testing. His silence is not intended to confuse or mislead us. Rather it's an opportunity for us to recall what He has taught us thus far. What we remember in previous lessons will help us "pass" those times of testing and trials. The end result is to strengthen our faith and deepen our understanding of His character.

One of the more difficult tests is asking for direction when there is no clear word from the Lord. The Teacher is present but silent. You face a major decision it could be a job, a life partner, a move, or where to serve the Lord etc. You think of going right then left or should you stay the course? You reach a fork in the road which only confuses you. There is no sign post to give you the slightest hint if you have gone too far or veered off the beaten path.

Then the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, speaks, "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, NIV). You only have so much information at your disposal to make a sound decision but the Lord promises whether you turn to the right or to the left, He will direct (or re-direct) your footsteps.

Silence is always broken when the Lord hears our call for help. To do otherwise would not speak well of His character as a good and kind Father. What father would shut his ears to his child needing help to cross a busy, dangerous road or needs his guidance to make the right decision?

Moses reminded the Israelites and us today, "There you saw how the LORD your God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place." (Deuteronomy 32:10,

When we don't know where to turn... we turn to the Lord who will carries us to the place where He is bringing us.