{"id":1167,"date":"2025-08-20T04:58:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T04:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newcreationcity.org\/?p=1167"},"modified":"2025-08-20T04:59:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T04:59:00","slug":"the-safety-of-following-gods-leading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newcreationcity.org\/?p=1167","title":{"rendered":"The Safety of Following God\u2019s Leading"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cWhether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, \u2018This is the way; walk in it.\u2019\u201d \u2014 Isaiah 30:21 (NIV)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forsaking God\u2019s leading exposes us to the attacks and snares of the wicked. For this reason, it is always in our best interest to follow the leading of the Spirit. Many times, people are even fully convinced that it is God speaking to them, yet they refuse to obey. It is not enough to recognize God\u2019s leading\u2014the real issue is whether we will submit to it and follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often, the question asked is, \u201cHow can I recognize the Spirit\u2019s leading?\u201d But for many who ask, even when they are certain, they still choose disobedience. In truth, the greater concern is not recognition but submission\u2014are we willing to yield our will to God\u2019s direction?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking to the prophet Jeremiah, God revealed why calamity had overtaken Israel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHave you not brought this on yourselves by forsaking the Lord your God when he led you in the way?\u201d<br>\u2014 Jeremiah 2:17 (NIV)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God\u2019s leading is always for our good. Israel\u2019s downfall was not because God failed them, but because they abandoned His guidance. This is a sober reminder that ignoring His voice leaves us vulnerable to unnecessary battles and snares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paul also writes, \u201cFor all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God\u201d (Romans 8:14). To be led by the Spirit is not optional\u2014it is the defining mark of belonging to God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He is our Shepherd, and He is the Good Shepherd. He knows the path ahead, the dangers that lurk along the way, and how to bring us safely through. Sometimes He leads us to avoid dangers altogether; other times He carries us through them with His protection. Either way, His leading preserves our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you struggling to obey a leading from God? Remember, safety and blessing are found on the path of obedience. His way is always the best way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prayer:<\/strong><br>Father, help me not only to recognize Your voice but also to follow it wholeheartedly. Keep me from stubbornness and unbelief. Lead me by Your Spirit into safety, peace, and fruitfulness. Amen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cWhether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, \u2018This is the way; walk in it.\u2019\u201d \u2014 Isaiah 30:21 (NIV) Forsaking God\u2019s leading exposes us to the attacks and snares of the wicked. 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