1 Corinthians 16:8,9. Certainly we should be aware of open and closed doors, but there is a danger in relying solely on circumstances in determining the guidance of God. God wants us to follow the Holy Spirit, and not look merely to circumstances around us. Paul wrote that while we are in the body, we live by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7 NIV). We don’t seethe spiritual world unless God reveals it. The prophet Elisha’s servant saw that the King of Aram had sent an army to surround their city. The servant asked what they could do. Elisha explained that those who were with them were more than those who were against them. Elisha asked the Lord to give the servant spiritual sight, and then the servant saw that God had sent his angels in chariots of fire to overcome the enemy (2 Kings 6:8-23). God may call you to be a missionary, and you may feel that circumstances are preventing you from responding to that call. You may not currently have the resources or abilities to serve. But if God is calling, he will provide the means for you to gob Test Your Knowledge - Quiz #6 10. When you seek God’s guidance and you get different answers, which of the following sources takes precedence over the other sources A) Your pastor B) Circumstances C) Bible D) An interpretation of tongues Submit Answers
