The Crosswalk Devotional: A Daily Devotional Chris... - Faithfully Led by Christ

How can you know when to trust your own instincts and when to wait for God’s guidance? When conflict, difficult decisions, or emotional situations arise, self-reliance can cause us to act or react before seeking God’s wisdom. Judges 1:1-4 offers a powerful picture of what it looks like to turn to God first, ask for His direction, and faithfully follow where He leads.

Following Christ doesn’t mean we will always know exactly what to do or receive an immediate answer. God often guides us through Scripture, prayer, the Holy Spirit, and the wisdom of other believers. As we consistently seek Him in everyday circumstances, we become more attentive to His direction when bigger challenges arise. Learning to follow Christ requires practice, humility, and trust, but we can rest in the assurance that we don’t have to figure out every step on our own.

Highlights

• Why self-reliance can lead us to act or react before seeking God’s guidance

• What Judges 1:1-4 teaches about turning to God for direction

• How prayer and Scripture help us develop greater spiritual discernment

• Why God’s guidance may come through Scripture, other believers, or the Holy Spirit

• How practicing dependence on God in everyday situations prepares us for bigger challenges

• What James 1:5 teaches about asking God for wisdom without fear of criticism

• Encouragement to trust Christ’s leadership rather than trying to figure out every step on your own

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Full Transcript Below:

Faithfully Led by Christ
By: Jennifer Slattery

Bible Reading:
After the death of Joshua, the Israelites asked the Lord, “Who of us is to go up first t