Some wisdom that Apostle Ball shared with us early on is to look at the decisions that we have to make and ask ourselves “where will this put me 5 or 10 years down the road; how does this fit into what I believe is the word of the Lord to me?” We still use this approach today. It has saved us on many occasions from making a spontaneous decision that could have sent us down the wrong path. While we always consider that sometimes what Yahweh calls us to do requires faith, we recognize and understand that He is not foolish. Sometimes our decisions may not make sense in the natural, but with wisdom and help from Holy Spirit, we can hopefully eliminate those “I wish I wouldn’t have” moments.

The funny thing about decisions is one can lead to another. You may think that the one decision you are making right now is so small and insignificant, but it could cascade and affect so many people. Sometimes we think we are an “island unto ourselves” – yet we touch people around us everyday by the decisions we make. Friends, family, acquaintances, and many we do not even know are watching us – whether we recognize it or not.

There is such a balance in the Kingdom. While we walk by faith – it doesn’t mean that we throw common sense out the window. Our experience over the years is that Holy Spirit has helped us to see past flowery presentations, grand illusions and slick people looking to rob the very purpose of Yahweh from us. If it seems too good to be true – it probably is. Holy Spirit helps us to be wise and sharp. The Kingdom is all about seedtime and harvest. Honestly, we would not want it any other way. What Yahweh is looking for is a good and honest heart. He does not show partiality – what He has done for one person, He will do for another.

A great testimony is that Holy Spirit has helped us to make great decisions along the way. We set ourselves to get out of debt and made decisions based on that word. We set out to redeem all of those things that were lost, stolen, or given away – made decisions to shut every door of the enemy – so he would no longer have a claim on our inheritance. We are faithful today and also looking to the future. Yahweh make Your Name great in the earth in and through us all!