Posted on 11/30/2016 4:10:48 AM PST by metmom
Do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is (Ephesians 5:17).
Gods will is revealed in His Word.
How can a Christian walk wisely and know the will of God for his life? The will of God is explicitly revealed to us in the pages of Scripture. Gods will is that we be:
SavedThis is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Tim. 2:3-4; compare 2 Peter 3:9).
Spirit-filledDo not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit (Eph. 5:17-18).
SanctifiedThis is the will of God, your sanctification (1 Thess. 4:3). SubmissiveSubmit yourselves for the Lords sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority, or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right. For such is the will of God (1 Peter 2:13-15).
Suffering for His sakeIt is better, if God should will it so, that you suffer for doing what is right rather than for doing what is wrong (1 Peter 3:17).
Saying thanksIn everything give thanks; for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thess. 5:18).
You may say, Those are good principles, but they dont tell me where I ought to go to school or whom I should marry. But if youre saved, sanctified, submissive, suffering, and saying thanks, you can do whatever you want! Thats what the psalmist meant when he said, Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart (Ps. 37:4). Does that mean He fulfills the desire? Yes, but before He fulfills it, He puts it in your heart. If you are living a godly life, He will give you the right desires and then fulfill them.
Suggestions for Prayer
Give thanks to God for revealing His will in His Word so that you can live wisely, not foolishly.
For Further Study
Christ acted only in accordance with His Fathers will. Read the following verses, and note how that was so: Matthew 26:42; John 4:34; 5:30; 6:38.
Studying God’s Word ping
My brother once told me "I just don't know what God's will is for my life ..."
I asked back ... "Well are you consistent in the Word and prayer?" He said "No ..."
Obey the things you know are God's will for your life and the things that are unknown about His will for your life will be revealed in time.
Exactly.
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