In this episode of ‘Wisdom on Fire,’ Dr. Jay discusses the common desire for divine signs when faced with big decisions, especially in leadership roles. Using the story of Gideon from Judges 6, he explores the importance of moving past fear and into obedience, emphasizing that God has already given us enough guidance to act. Dr. Jay provides practical steps for aligning our actions with God’s will and finding confidence in both ordinary and extraordinary tasks. This episode is designed to help Christian leaders build courage, embrace God’s plan, and act decisively on their divine calling.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction: Seeking Signs from God
00:32 Understanding Gideon’s Story
00:56 Three Key Takeaways for Decision Making
01:36 Finding Courage in God’s Will
04:03 The Role of Community and Scripture
04:59 Gideon’s Journey: From Fear to Action
10:21 Lessons from Gideon’s Fleece
12:45 Applying Gideon’s Lessons to Our Lives
18:49 Conclusion: Ordinary Obedience for Extraordinary Callings
Resources
A resource that formed my thinking about discerning God’s will many years ago (1991), but I think echos of its logic are still found in this video is from William Lane Craig, Should Peter Go to the Mission Field? Although some of the logic in this article might be a bit more technical, I believe if you are caught between Augustinian-Calvinist arguments and Pelagian-Arminian arguments eagerly desiring insight for following God, then it may be worth the extra work for you.
I mention the famous quote from Hudson Taylor “God’s work, done God’s way, will never lack God’s supplies” (p.98), and the source is: Taylor, Howard, and Mrs Howard Taylor. Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret. Hendrickson Publishers, 2008.