The other day I heard the Holy Spirit very clearly bring this question into mind. I had just completed a phone conversation that ended with much success, and Holy Spirit was telling me why. It was because I had asked the right questions.
As I mediated on this I knew it was true. We all have questions, but often we are not asking the right questions that lead to the right answers. Instead, of asking questions that will bring us understanding, we ask questions indirectly out of either fear, or uncertainty. It is also true that sometimes we just don’t know who we need to ask, so we don’t ask anyone rather than risk looking foolish.
Would you agree that there are times when you don’t want to ask the question, even when you know you should, because you don’t want to hear the answer that you will be given? Somehow we think it is better not to ask because then we will not be held accountable. Once you know there is no turning back. You now know, whether you like it or not, and now you must do something with this information. When you have sight you can’t suddenly claim to be blind.
One of my very favorite Scriptures is the book of Job, specifically the verses when God tells Job to prepare himself to be asked questions. Job is asked questions that lead him to understand, and acknowledge the truth about the very character of God. In the end, Job understands not only God, but himself.
I read these verses over and over again. I never want to underestimate God, or His authority. Mostly I never want to forget that He loves me enough to explain life to me when I am clearly getting it wrong. I feel safe to ask my Father any question that I have, knowing He will answer, even if it results in His discipline. In obedience, I will be led by Holy Spirit, and there will be no regrets!
Job 42:1-6 Then Job replied to the Lord: I know that you can do anything and no plan of yours can be thwarted. You asked, “Who is this who conceals my counsel with ignorance?” Surely I spoke about things I did not understand, things too wondrous for me to know. You said, “Listen now, and I will speak. When I question you, you will inform me.” I had heard reports about you, but now my eyes have see you. Therefore, I reject my words and I am sorry for them: I am dust and ashes.