Those who expect definite guidance to be guaranteed by some sign or some particular psychological character, may be unnecessarily distressed or remain inactive and quiescent because no sign comes. The divine influence is likely to be manifested first and foremost in the awakening of interests that are to shape our lives as a whole, and not in detailed suggestions to which an adequate response can be made the moment they arise in our minds. Street Y. Moments of insight and vision that should control the general direction of our lives may be given to us without a guarantee that just the same kind of spiritual assurance will accompany every word uttered or deed done in obedience to such vision. Like Moses, we have to play the man as seeing Him who is invisible. We have to be ready to learn that Deeds in hours of insight willed May be in hours of gloom fulfilled.
Divine guidance comes supremely in such hours of insight.
Such moments are rare, in my experience. But their influence is permanent. . . . There are analogous moments when one suddenly sees the glory of people. On some unforgettable evening one's friend is suddenly seen as the unique, irreplaceable and utterly delightful being that he is. . . . It is in such moments that God reveals Himself to us, and gives us guidance for life.