To inquire of the Lord is to be directed by Him (2Sa 2:1). The following seven links in the golden chain of the spiritual life are always connected, namely:—
1. Faith in the Lord (Jhn 3:16).
2. Dependence on the Lord (Psa 37:7).
3. Walking with the Lord (Mal 2:6).
4. Inquiry of the Lord (Psa 27:14).
5. Direction by the Lord (Act 13:2).
6. Blessing from the Lord (Deu 33:20).
7. Glory to the Lord (1Cr 10:31).
The blessing of the Lord's guidance always comes along the lines of prayer and obedience. Self acts upon its own authority, and is discomfited, as was Balaam (Num 22:22-35), but faith goes at God's bidding, and is delivered (Exd 14:15).