1 John 5:14-15 (NIV)
14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
15 And if we know that he hears us–whatever we ask–we know that we have what we asked of him.
The issue of understanding God’s will seem to be one of the most confusing issues of the Christian life. I often work with people on this issue of God’s will, people what to know but, often people don’t want to do. (their life) I have settled this issue in my life. For me God’s will specifically is to preach the Gospel to anyone who will listen and disciple whoever responds to the message. Ok let’s move on.
What is it? How do I know when I’m in God’s will? What does it look like? How can I be sure? What if I’m wrong? Why am I here? What I’m I suppose to do? Does God care if I Drive a Ford or a Chevy? (I personally think that people that drive a Ford pick-up are clearly in God’s will. LOL)
Does he care where I live? What school? Who I marry? How big is God’s will? How can I find it?
DO YOU WANT TO KNOW WITH OUT A DOUBT WHAT GOD’S WILL FOR YOUR LIFE IS?
But before you answer:
WHY do You Want to know? Is it so you can do it or so you can avoid it? Here’s A KEY: UNLESS YOU ARE WILLING to do BEFORE YOU KNOW THERE IS NO POINT to know.
Romans 12:2 (NIV)
2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will.
God’s will is not really a place or a thing. It is more of a choice to be guided, It is a choice to hand the GPS for your life over to him.
“his good, pleasing and perfect will.” This applies to everyone.
God’s perfect will for you is that you should live with Him forever.
“That none should perish.” That all should come to faith in Christ, that you receive this great Salvation.
It is God’s will: That you love Him and love people.
It is God’s will: That you are obedient to His word.
It is God’s will: That you Know Grace and love mercy.
It is God’s will: That you be like Christ.
It is God’s will: That you refuse sin.
It is God’s will: That you have faith
It is God’s will: That you trust Him.
It is God’s will: That you are faithful.
It is God’s will: That you are forgiving.
It is God’s will: That you are generous.
It is God’s will: That you have wisdom. The believer has the mind of Christ and the Spirit of Truth to guide him.
It is God’s will that you persevere.
1 John 5:14-15 (NIV)
14 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.
15 And if we know that he hears us–whatever we ask–we know that we have what we asked of him.
The issue of understanding God’s will seem to be one of the most confusing issues of the Christian life. One of the thing’s people come to talk to me about the most is the issue of God’s will for my life.
What is it? How do I know when I’m in God’s will? What does it look like? How can I be sure? What if I’m wrong? Why am I here? what I’m I suppose to do? Does God care if I Drive a Ford or a Chevy?
Does he care where I live? What school? Who do I marry? How big is God’s will? How can I find it?
DO YOU WANT TO KNOW WITH OUT A DOUBT WHAT GOD’S WILL FOR YOUR LIFE IS?
WHY do You Want to know? Is it so you can do it or so you can avoid it? HERE’s A KEY: UNLESS YOU ARE WILLING to do BEFORE YOU KNOW THERE IS NO POINT TO KNOW.
Romans 12:2 (NIV)
2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will.
God’s will is not really a place or a thing. It is more of a choice to be guided, It is a choice to hand the GPS for your life over to him.
“his good, pleasing and perfect will.” This applies to everyone in the room.
God’s perfect will for you is that you should live with Him forever.
“That none should perish.” That all should come to faith in Christ, that you receive this great Salvation.
It is God’s will: That you love Him and love people.
It is God’s will: That you are obedient to His word.
It is God’s will: That you Know Grace and love mercy.
It is God’s will: That you be like Christ.
It is God’s will: That you refuse sin.
It is God’s will: That you have faith
It is God’s will: That you trust Him.
It is God’s will: That you are faithful.
It is God’s will: That you are forgiving.
It is God’s will: That you are generous.
It is God’s will: That you have wisdom. The believer has the mind of Christ and the Spirit of Truth to guid him.
It is God’s will that persevere:
persevere verb [ no obj. ]
continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success.
It is God’s will: To have Hope, To be thankful, to be Transformed, To be Teachable.
It is God’s will: For you to filled with His Holy Spirit.
It is God’s will: For you to Pray.
It is God’s will: For you to Feed the hungry, Fill the cup of the thirsty, Heal the sick, Shelter the homeless, Clothe the naked, visit the prisoner.
It is God’s will: For you to care for the orphan and the widow.
That is Gods will for you.
Your Life is no longer yours, If you have trusted Jesus Christ, He has a plan for you and it does not revolve around your time frame or your convenance. You serve His pleasure and what ever you think you own He wants it for the kingdom.
FYI: He owns it all.
The will of God will not keep you safe But, you are safely Kept if you are in the will Of God. Church, this life we are called to live is an eternal life. We have to take a long view, We have to view this life in light of eternity if you don’t none of this is going to make any sense all.
The will of God will not keep you from Trouble, Trials, or Tragedy, The will of God will keep you and sustain you, When you are in the will of God you enjoy His presence and at the end of the day His presence is ALL that matters any way.
Gods goal for your life is not to safely get you to heaven, His Goal is that you trust him and obey him regardless of the life circumstance you find your-self in.
Faith, Hope, Grace, Mercy. Purpose, perseverance, self-control, kindness, Direction, are found in the will of God.
Don’t wast another prayer on What kind of car is should get. I can give you the answer to that: The one you can afford. Same for the house. Who do I marry? The one who is on the same life mission, with the same vision, the one you treats me like Christ, one who loves me like that. If you are already married Try being Christ-like to you spouse.
“We often make our plans and then ask God to bless them instead of asking God for a plan.” Vance Havner
It is time to follow His plan. Will it be safe not likely but, it will be the best plan for life eternal life and at the end of it all, that is all that matters. And thats the way I see it in my market.