Does God Ever Lead People Wrong?

Does God lead people wrong? It may seem like a strange question, but people often imply it. Some say “God led us to relocate,” but that move resulted in my family falling apart. Others say, “God led me to change jobs,” but then I got laid off. For others, it was “God led me to break fellowship with a person,” but God commands us to love one another and to reconcile our differences. So why do so many insist on blaming God for their poor life’s choices by saying that He "led them" to make those choices?

This type of stinkin'-thinkin' carries over into the church, too. I recently heard of two different churches and pulpit committees that experienced the same calamity. In both situations, the pulpit committees said, “God led us" to call a particular pastor, but the pastors felt God had led them somewhere else. In both cases, it is obvious that someone was not listening to God; but used the phrase “God led” in an effort to spiritualize and "sell" their personal agenda. If God were leading, there would have been a perfect peace for both the church and the pastor. As it pertains to a specific issue, God will NOT tell one person one thing and tell another something different.

God’s leading will never contradict His Word and God never gets confused. 1 Corinthians 14:33 states that “God is not the author of confusion…” By default, we know that Satan is the one who causes confusion. So, let's give credit where credit is due! Those pulpit committees that went the wrong direction immediately lost credibility with the church and the next pastoral candidate will realize that he was the second choice--the “Plan B.” Pushing a personal agenda always wreaks havoc! The best advice is found in Isaiah 40:31, “But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.” It is imperative that we wait on God’s true leading, because He will never lead us wrong!

So, I pose this question, “Are you following God’s leading or sleeping with the enemy?” Godly people, seeking God’s direction, can count on God’s perfect guidance, and will experience God’s perfect peace in knowing that He will NEVER lead them wrong! On the other hand, carnally-minded people will run with the devil, seek their own desires, push their own agendas, and disrupt God’s plan as they follow the way that seems right unto a man. If you choose to follow God, you can expect His blessings. If you choose not to follow God and you decide to chart your own course; at least stop blaming Him for the self-made mistakes, messes and the mayhem you cause.