“Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” Eph 5:16-17 (NIV)
Are you wrestling with God’s will? Do you want to know what He wants you to do next? So what does it take to know and do God’s will?
Read the following verses and identify God’s revealed will as specifically stated in each verse.
- “For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.” John 6:40 (NIV)
- “And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will.” Romans 8:27 (NIV)
- “It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality;” 1 Thess 4:3 (NIV)
- “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thess 5:18 (NIV)
From these four verses alone, you can ascertain:
- It is God’s will for you to be saved by placing your faith in Jesus alone for salvation.
- It is God’s will for you to be inhabited by His Spirit who will make intercession on your behalf.
- It is God’s will for you to be sanctified and for you to avoid sexual immorality.
- It is God’s will for you to be identified by an attitude of gratitude.
As you read the Bible, take time to personalize Scripture. God has a word specifically for you and your situation. God has a specific plan for your life. God wants you to seek Him daily in relationship and take Him at His Word.
Discerning God’s will begins with discovering God’s Word. Now walk in the light God gives you and obey what you already know. Watch to see what God does in you and through you. The best is yet to come!
Pursuing God,
Stephen Trammell
Pastor of Leadership and Pastoral Care