Quite often our
minds wonder, and think whether the bible provides information
on every aspect of life? Has God the creator, provided
the human race, with all the information required and
sufficient for it to live by; steering it in the direction
of His Heavenly Kingdom?
In the Old Testament,
we read that God guides Moses in the triumph over Pharaoh,
as He promised, "I will be with
you. And this will be the sign to you that it is I that have
sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you
will worship God on this mountain." Genesis 3:21. From
there on, God informs and guides Moses in every aspect of
His plan, to free the Israelites.
Jesus informed His Disciples how the Holy Spirit would guide
them in their discipleship journey, "When the Spirit
of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for
he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he shall
hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things
that are to come." John 16:13. Undoubtedly, and as it
is perceived from the bible, the Spirit guided the disciples
through every aspect of discipleship, making them prudent
with their decision making which exemplifies the flourishing
and effective guidance of the holy bible, within the Holy
Church.
Therefore, it is important to ascertain from the above verses
that God provides guidance for every aspect of His plans,
laws and commandments that govern our lives.
Let us turn to the Holy book and examine a small number
of vital aspects of our Christian life.
Health
“O Lord, by these things men live, and in all these
is the life of my spirit. Oh, restore me to health and make
me live.” Isaiah 38:16
“And his name, by faith in his name, has made this
man strong whom you see and know; and the faith which is through
Jesus has given the man this perfect health in the presence
of you all.” Acts 3:16
“Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and
that you may be in health; I know that it is well with your
soul.” 3 John 1:2
Wealth
“You shall remember the LORD your God, for it is he
who gives you power to get wealth; that he may confirm his
covenant which he swore to your fathers, as at this day.”
Deuteronomy 8:18
“Wealth brings many new friends, but a poor man is
deserted by his friend.” Proverbs 19:4
“And they threw dust on their heads, as they wept and
mourned, crying out, "Alas, alas, for the great city
where all who had ships at sea grew rich by her wealth! In
one hour she has been laid waste.” Revelation 18:19
Wisdom
"With God are wisdom and might; he has counsel and understanding.”
Job 12:13
Jesus said, “for I will give you a mouth and wisdom,
which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or
contradict.” Luke 12:15
For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is
written, "He catches the wise in their craftiness,"
1 Corinthians 3:19
Knowledge
“Talk no more so very proudly, let not arrogance come
from your mouth; for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by
him actions are weighed.” 1 Samuel 2:3
“To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of
wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according
to the same Spirit.” 1 Corinthians 12:8
“ And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all
mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as
to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.”
1 Corinthians 13:2
Understanding
"With God are wisdom and might; he has counsel and understanding.”
Job 12:13
“… The fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and
to depart from evil is understanding.” Job 28:28
“And we know that the Son of God has come and has given
us understanding, to know him who is true; and we are in him
who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God
and eternal life.” 1 John 5:20 Sickness
“You shall serve the LORD your God, and I will bless
your bread and your water; and I will take sickness away from
the midst of you.” Exodus 23:25
“Now when the sun was setting, all those who had any
that were sick with various diseases brought them to him;
and he laid his hands on every one of them and healed them.”
Luke 4:40
“Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders
of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with
oil in the name of the Lord.” James 5:14
Foolishness
“My wounds grow foul and fester because of my foolishness.”
Psalms 38:5
“For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil
thoughts, fornication, theft, murder, adultery, coveting,
wickedness, deceit, licentiousness, envy, slander, pride,
foolishness.”
Mark 7:21, 22
“For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and
the weakness of God is stronger than men.” 1 Corinthians
1:25
Work
“For the LORD your God has blessed you in all the work
of your hands” Deuteronomy 2:7
“Man goes forth to his work and to his labour until
the evening.” Psalms 104:23
“Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will
be established.” Proverbs 16:3
“…There is nothing better than that a man should
enjoy his work, for that is his lot; who can bring him to
see what will be after him?” Ecclesiastes 3:22
“We labour, working with our own hands. When reviled,
we bless; when persecuted, we endure.” 1 Corinthians
4:12
Most certainly, there are many more experiences of life,
which we encounter on a daily basis. Refer to your bible and
learn more about what God requires from us in regards to the
aspects of life.
