.....asking

But David's men said to him, "Here in Judah we are afraid. How much more, then, if we go to Keilah against the Philistine forces!" Once again David inquired of the LORD , and the LORD answered him, "Go down to Keilah, for I am going to give the Philistines into your hand." So David and his men went to Keilah, fought the Philistines and carried off their livestock. He inflicted heavy losses on the Philistines and saved the people of Keilah." I Samuel 23:3-5

A young man got up one morning and decided that he wanted something from McDonald's for breakfast. He grabbed his father's car keys and headed to McDonald's. Upon his return, his father stood at the door angry and disappointed that his son went without his permission.

The father said to the son, "it is not that I mind you driving to McDonald's, the problem is you went without asking me first." The son learned that although something may be okay to do in and of itself, it is still proper to consult with his father before making a move.

There are some things that are okay for us to do in the eyes of God, but it is important that we consult God before moving forward with them. The situation looks good and even looks like it was ordained by God, but we still have the responsibility to consult with Him first.

Oftentimes, when we move without consulting the Father, we end up in trouble because we did not consult with Him first. Even now, some of us are facing situations that seem perfect and divinely orchestrated. 

Our (Heavenly) Father still wants us to consult with Him before making a move. It is not that moving into it is not of God, but we must be like David and not allow ourselves to get comfortable and assume God's approval. 

We must stay in a child's place and always recognize that we must ask our Father first.  

-dave langerfeld