Hold delicately to the certainty you feel about the specifics of God’s will. Many of His desires we know. All that’s necessary, to live as Jesus wants us to, is given. We need nothing more to shine for Him and to know His presence than what’s told to us in the Bible.

Forget hidden puzzles, mysteries, and codes, which demand more from God than He’s willing to share–‘The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law’ (Deut. 29: 29).

It’s God’s prerogative to hold His cards close to His chest if He so chooses. To maintain His veil of secrecy where and when He wants. But think what He’s already divulged. The Bible from cover to cover unveils God’s will. An open book for all who choose to dive right in and enjoy the water of life. Refreshment starts in Genesis with waves cascading to its fulfillment in the book of Revelation. Come on in. The water’s fine. Even for those of us who can’t swim.

I’m skeptical of preachers who give, usually at a price, dates and times of future events. They’ve been wrong so often that it’s not funny. To me, they seem more like fortune tellers with horoscopes and Ouiji boards, all couched in spiritual lingo, and less like Bible teachers. Every detail of Christ’s second coming is laid out on a massive chart to wonder at. I wonder, alright! But not in the way they want me to. So, I grab tightly onto my Bible while holding them at arm’s length.

1 Samuel 24 deals with knowing God’s will. For sure. With certainty. Beyond a shadow of a doubt. Except that it wasn’t what the Lord wanted. Not in the least. In 1 Samuel 24, David has a chance to rid himself of his archenemy, King Saul– ”And the men of David said to him, ‘Here is the day of which the Lord said to you, ‘Behold, I will give your enemy into your hand, and you shall do to him as it shall seem good to you'” (vs. 4). David’s men smell enemy blood as God’s gift to them. His will for sure. But is it?

Not quite. David responds–‘The Lord forbid that I should do this thing to my lord, the Lord’s anointed, to put out my hand against him, seeing he is the Lord’s anointed’ (1 Sam. 24: 6). David sets them straight about God’s will in this case. He follows what he already knows from the Lord.

So, be careful thinking that you know exactly what the Lord wants when you haven’t found it in the Bible. Be humble. Not presumptuous or a know-it-all, showing off how much you think you know.

That’s why we make God’s Word our constant companion. He’ll point the way. Travels right beside you no matter what. Just be aware of the boundaries and where to settle for not knowing. It’s okay to be tentative at times. To not have a clue or an opinion. Where we just don’t know.

So trust your God. Place whatever in His strong hands. Hold your head high and smell the roses. Have faith in Jesus. Count on Him. Bank on His reliability. Especially with the unknown. Let’s give it a good try. Shall we?

Lord Jesus, you are my constant companion and I love you. Amen.