God's Guidance
By Dr. David Biberstein g66 Published: Jan 25, 2020
Eph. 1:13-14
“13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.”
In the Bible all three persons of the Trinity involved themselves in extending divine guidance. The Father led by giving Israel the cloud by day and the fire by night. The Son spent three years personally showing and telling his disciples where to go and how to live a life of faith and godliness. And the blessed Comforter, promised by Jesus, would continue the pattern of guidance.
“I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth.”
--John 16:12
General Providence:
The How of Guidance
Holy Spirit, faithful Guide, Ever near the Christian’s side. Gently lead us by the hand---Pilgrims in a desert land. Weary souls fore’er rejoice, while they hear that sweetest voice, whispering softly, “Wanderer, come, Follow Me, I’ll guide thee home.”
Specific Providence:
The How of Guidance via People –Instruments of guidance.
The Gerig Family–Half here & half there
- Ruth (Gerig) Wiederkehr—Children’s Worker
- Donovan Gerig–Trumpet teacher & Band Leader
- Gerald Gerig–Pastor of First MC in Berne --- Married us.
- Jared Gerig–President of FWBC
- Wes Gerig –“Who wants a 21 year-old pastor? Go to seminary and “Grow Up”
- Joy Gerig–Gift of pastoring even in discipline
- Ira Gerig– Musical input
- Bill Gerig– Mission Field & Sierra Leone
- Zenas Gerig– Principle at JTS
- Don Gerig–President at FWBC and Summit Christian College
Joleen: Decision #1 Engagement : Yes, but not until I get my degree–Wait–Go to Israel.(Where He Leads Me I Will Follow)
Decision #2 Pasturing or Teaching after–Jo, - (JA) “I’m Ready”
“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.'”
--Isa. 30:21
Song of Application:
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
1 Guide me, O my great Redeemer,
pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but you are mighty;
hold me with your powerful hand.
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,
feed me now and evermore,
feed me now and evermore.2 Open now the crystal fountain,
where the healing waters flow.
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through.
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
ever be my strength and shield,
ever be my strength and shield.3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
bid my anxious fears subside.
Death of death, and hell's Destruction,
land me safe on Canaan's side.
Songs of praises, songs of praises
I will ever sing to you,
I will ever sing to you.
