Hebrews 12:25

See to it that you do not refuse (to listen to) Him who is speaking (to you now). For if those (sons of Israel) did not escape when they refused (to listen to) him who warned them on earth (revealing God’s will), how much less will we escape if we turn our backs on Him who warns from heaven?

Experience is a good teacher! It teaches us that we cannot see or foresee everything to come.  As born-again Christians, we are led by the Holy Spirit if we will listen.  The inward nudge comes for our protection and advancement in this life.  If we keep our hearts humble and soft to the leading, we will always go in the right direction.