“How to Find God’s Will- Part 1” 7/30/06
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may discern what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:1
“that you no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.” 1 Peter 4:2
WHAT IS THE WILL OF GOD?
1)choosing job, 2) choosing spouse 3) choosing school 4) start business 5) build a pool
POINT 1- God’s clear will is already to be found in His WORD
SIX S’s
A. It is God’s will that none should perish but all be SAVED
(2 Peter 3:9; 1 Timothy 2:3; Acts 17:30) Rescued from wrath
B. It is God’s will that we are SANCTIFIED (1 Thess. 4:3-8) GPA
We are sanctified by God’s Word/Truth (John 17:17). Holiness
C. It is God’s will that we are SPIRIT-FILLED (Ephesians 5:18)
Compare Luke 6:11 filled with rage… Luke 4:28… filled with Gal 5 wrath…. Luke 5:26… filled with awe. CONTROL (being drunk)
D. It is God’s will for us to be SUBMISSIVE (1 Peter 2:13-15)
God-James 4:7; Home relationships- Eph 5-6; Elders- Heb 13:7, 17
E. It is God’s will for us to embrace SUFFERING (1 Peter 3:17; 4:19)
(Philippians 1:29; Acts 14:22; James 1:2; 2 Tim 3:12)
F. It is God’s will that we be SATISFIED (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
(Hebrews 13:5; Luke 3:14; 1 Timothy 6:6-8; Philippians 4:11)
POINT 2- When you are obeying these, God’s will is Whatever u want
A. When we are obeying God, He is already working in us.
“For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure” Philippians 2:13
1)choosing job, 2) choosing spouse 3) choosing school 4) start business 5) build a pool
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6