So she said to Abram, "The Lord has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my maidservant; perhaps I can build a family through her." Abram agreed to what Sarai said.
Genesis 16:2
God had promised a son to Abraham and Sarah—a son who would fulfill His promise to birth a nation. But Abraham and Sarah were past the normal age for childbearing. So, they concluded that God needed help to work out His plan.
Presumption is based on our own reasoning.
Abraham and Sarah fell into presumption when they got too old to have children and many believers make the same mistake every day. They make assumptions about what they believe God is doing and wants us to do.
However, before they really have full assurance that God has spoken to them on the matter and revealed His perfect action plan, they move forward prematurely or in a manner that is not the rout He would have us to go.
How do we protect ourselves from presumption?
We see these thoughts outlined in Proverbs, Where there is no guidance the people fall, but in abundance of counselors there is victory (Proverbs 11:14). Submitting our decisions to others for confirmation protects each of us from the deceit of our own heart. This process will protect us from presumption and encourage us to move in faith as God through the Holy Spirit leads us.
The next time you believe God is directing you toward a specific action, consult with Him first, then some close, godly and wise counsel who will take the time to prayerfully consider your request. If you don't have consensus, wait until you do before you move forward, but wait expectedly knowing that God will move through this process to His desired will for the matter.
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