Isaiah 55:12
Isaiah 55:12
For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
What does it look like to be led by God? God Himself has given us a glimpse of it in this verse. The mountains and hills will sing before you, and all the trees in the field will clap their hands. Joyful, yet peaceful. Being led by someone we can't see and trusting in His leading can seem strange. So, how do we know God is leading? It won't be a dream or Jesus Himself showing up in your room and speaking to you. He leads you forth with peace. What does this look like in real life? Let's say, for example, that you need to make a decision. Maybe you're wondering whether you should take that new job with a higher pay or stick with your current one for more stability. How do you know which decision is right? One way you can find out is to pray about each choice. Take a moment to feel which choice provides you with the most peace. If you pray about your options and you feel peace about one option over another, know that often, God leads you through a sense of peace.
Psalms 30:11
Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
1 John 1:4
And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.
Luke 2:10
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
Psalm 16:11
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.