What Should I Do?

By William Pelrine Jr.

"…they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31)
"…unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulders: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The might God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." (Isaiah 9:6)

If you’re like me you frequently ask the question (FAQ) in this essay’s title however, the way you arrive at the answer to that burning query may differ from me. Many years ago I gave my life to Jesus. I turned my all my decision making over to Him. I gave Him all my thoughts, words and deeds. It was right about that time in my life that I repented for some sins that had been separating me from God.

I grew up listening to The Messiah by Handel. If you’re familiar with this oratorio you’ll remember the second scripture quote above is in it (Isaiah 9:6). I was taught in church and church school that Jesus is our Counsellor. I’ve heard the same thing in songs other than The Messiah as well.

When I read The Holy Bible I saw how God would talk to people like Abraham and Moses. I prayed to God that He would talk to me and tell me what to do with this life He gave me. Now He tells me when to get up from my slumber, when to go to bed and when to set my alarm clock. I just got done cleaning my apartment (and boy did it need a good dusting). He told me to do it and how. He tells me what and when to eat. He tells me what to wear, what clothes to buy and when and where to do my laundry. He does all these things in Jesus’ name.

Our God is an awesome God. He knows that the things in our lives that seem little to us make a big difference to those around us: like our body odor or the way our apartments or we look and how healthy we are and what we eat.

When Jesus tells me three times in my heart that it’s Him telling me to do something I know it’s Him. He also tells me Lucifer wouldn’t do it. That way I’m sure it’s Him and not the devil and I’ll do what He says.

Many times a demon tries to tell me to do something. When he does, The Holy Spirit of Jesus is right there exposing him. He tells me it’s Lucifer or the devil. God tells me to rebuke the devil in the name of Jesus and I do. I call him a liar and the father of lies because that’s the truth. I say out loud, "Lucifer, I rebuke you in the name of Jesus."

"…Know the truth and the truth will make you free." (John 8:32) With Jesus as my Counsellor I’m free from sin the devil would try to get me to commit.

Through going to church, church school, reading The Holy Bible, praying, repenting and meditating on the scriptures I have come to know Jesus in a personal way that no one else does not only in the scriptures, but also through the fellowship of The Holy Spirit. I believe that if you repent, turn to the gospel and believe in Jesus you can have Him as your Counsellor too. Turn your question, "What should I do?" into, "What would Jesus do?"

May the peace of God that transcends all understanding keep your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. (see Philippians 4:&)