Research is a biblical tool for accomplishing our vision

We are faced with a multitude of ministry opportunities and limited resources. How do we decide what course of action to take?

It would be a simple matter if our ears were perfectly attuned to God and He were pleased to furnish us with specific instructions. God occasionally gives specific direction. But generally Christians must make decisions about specific ministry opportunities without a specific word from God. Research, then, is a biblical tool for accomplishing our vision.

When God leads in a direct and specific way, research may not be needed. We need to simply obey.

When God does not give specific direction, it is important for us:

• to prayerfully analyze the situation,
• to count the cost,
• to interpret the signs of the times,
• to do our homework so that our efforts to obey and serve him will not be in vain.

Prayerful research is one we use tool to accomplish our vision.