As we navigate through life, we face many decisions on a daily basis. One of the most important choices is whether we’ll follow divine leading or human leading every step of the way. Are we to allow the Lord to make a dwelling in our hearts, inspiring us “to will and to act” in His promptings? More importantly, what should we prioritize in relation to our ultimate goal in life? This question is at the core of our existence. It is particularly relevant during Holy Week.

Divine Leading and Human Leading

The choice between divine leading and human leading is one that we must make every day. It is a choice between the hard way of the cross or the easy way that leads to sin. Also, it is a choice between love or rejection of pure love, empathy versus indifference, the way of the cross that leads to glory versus the crown that rejects the cross. Should we seek to make sacrifices or to indulge?

In other words, the best choice is a hunger for the Lord to make a permanent dwelling within us. We let the Lord lead us no matter what it takes and no matter how challenging it might be, including the commitment to break our old habits.

The readings from Ezekiel 37:21-28 and the Gospel of John 11:45-56 show us the stark contrast between divine leading and human leading. In Ezekiel’s prophecy, we see God’s promise of divine leading to the people of Israel. God promised to lead them to their land and unite them under one shepherd, making a covenant of peace with them. On the other hand, the Gospel of John speaks about the incredible miracles Jesus performed and the surprising rejection from many of those who witnessed those miraculous works.

We can see the parallel between these two readings. The people of Israel showed true worship by following God’s divine leading. They believed in God’s promises and obeyed His statutes. On the other hand, the people in the Gospel of John rejected Jesus despite the miraculous works he had done. Human ways took over. The result was a rejection of Divine Work.

Making the Right Choice

As we journey through the last week of Lent and embrace the anointing of the Holy Week, let’s be mindful of where we are being led. We’re being led to the Divine Work of saving grace. We are led to Christ on the cross. In the Crucified Lord, we see our future carved in gold of Divine Love. We experience true worship, enduring peace, and happiness.

In the midst of the world’s struggles and sin, following divine leading is challenging. In a time when the push to align with the ways of the world comes not only from the world but from within the Church, it takes fortitude to continue listening to divine lead. I admit. The influence of our surroundings and our cultures aren’t less consequential. And ideologies that cancel true worship aren’t less impactful. In addition are our own desires that seek to settle. But we can be assured that by embracing God as our shepherd and guide, we are safe and secure. Grace is abundant, empowering us to swim against the current. 

Choosing divine lead is not only beneficial for our spiritual lives; it is for our ultimate well-being. It helps us make the right decisions and avoid the pitfalls of human wisdom. When we choose to follow divine leading, we experience peace of mind, a sense of purpose, and joy.

Therefore, what is God saying to me this last week of Lent? What are divine whispers in my heart today? What do I learn from the Lord hanging on the Cross, and from His word we experience through the holy events of Holy Week?

Follow divine leading. It’s the path to true freedom. Let’s love the Lord with all our hearts, minds, and souls. That’s the best state to be in and the home we seek.

[Readings: Ezekiel 37:21-28; Gospel of John 11:45-56]

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