“Please, I need your advice” is not an uncommon request today because there are so many who don’t seem to know which direction their lives should go. The Bible says we are the light of the world (Matthew 5:14), and that’s why we ought to speak as ‘the oracles of God’ whenever we’re approached like this. The Word has a lot to say about life’s circumstance; it has the answer to every question and the solution to every problem man could ever have.
The natural man is selfish and has a tendency to consider himself ahead of others. Whatever he says is tainted with his selfish interests, but we, as the light of the world, speak reality according to God’s Word. So you see, when you fill your heart with God’s Word you’re not the only beneficiary, many more will also benefit from your knowledge.
When someone asks you for advice on what to do, don’t just blab anything from the top of your head, listen carefully and think, “What would the Lord have me say?” and as those Scriptures come up from within you, share them and give the Word to that individual. Those Scriptures aren’t from you but from the Holy Ghost who resides in you. The world may not necessarily agree with us on everything we tell them from God’s Word since they have their principles for dealing with issues, nevertheless, it’s our responsibility to show them God’s way of doing things.
Jesus was always in contact with people and He always had the right word for them. Do the same today: reach out to your world and help people find peace in turmoil, strength in weakness and joy in sadness. Give a meaning to the lives around you; let God’s Word be your word.
