The Will of God 2

Romans 12:1–2 KJV 1900

1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

1. Teach Me Your Paths

Psalm 25:4–5 KJV 1900

4 Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths. 5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: For thou art the God of my salvation; On thee do I wait all the day.

While there are cases throughout Scripture of God giving explicit instructions to His servants, Scripture often speaks about the more pressing need to walk in God’s ways. As we focus on drawing near to God and leaning on Him for guidance, the path before us becomes more apparent.

Proverbs 16:3 KJV 1900

3 Commit thy works unto the Lord, And thy thoughts shall be established.

2. Teach Me Your Ways

Psalm 25:8–9 KJV 1900

8 Good and upright is the Lord: Therefore will he teach sinners in the way. 9 The meek will he guide in judgment: And the meek will he teach his way.

One of the keys to discovering God’s will lies in our humility. This means being willing to let go of our schemes and the idea that we know best. The road that God sets before us is often completely different than the one we would have planned, and it takes humility to recognize it.

Psalm 37:23 KJV 1900

23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: And he delighteth in his way.

3. Taught by God’s Word

Psalm 119:105 KJV 1900

105 NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path.

The psalmist calls Scripture a lamp for his feet and a light on his path. By reading, memorizing, and meditating on God’s Word, the psalmist feels better equipped to understand the course before him-and to avoid getting lost.

4. Surrendered to God’s Will

Proverbs 19:21 KJV 1900

21 There are many devices in a man’s heart; Nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

This proverb should be considered a guiding principle and an encouragement. God’s intentions aren’t always clear, so we can’t live our lives in a holding pattern waiting for His will to reveal itself. This is why it’s essential to draw near to God as we make plans. This allows us to make the most informed plans possible. But we also have to trust that the Lord’s purpose will be fulfilled. Sometimes that means that the path we’re headed down may veer off in another direction. Trusting the Lord means making plans with the knowledge that the track may change. Still, it should be encouraging to know that we’re not going to ruin the plans God has for us.