WHAT IS THE WILL OF GOD?

ROMANS 12:2

Romans 12:2 ESV

2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

INTRODUCTION

TELL THE STORY OF JOHNNY AND HIS FRUIT STAND

1- THE GOOD WILL OF GOD

Romans 8:28 ESV

28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV

18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

2- THE ACCEPTABLE WILL OF GOD

Romans 12:1–2 ESV

1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

THE BOAT ON THE WATER

THE WATER IN THE BOAT

THE HOT WATER

THE ICE IN THE HOT WATER

3- THE PERFECT WILL OF GOD.

Romans 12:2 ESV

2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Proverbs 19:21 ESV

21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.

WE MUST CHANGE OUR MINDSET TO ONE THAT DESIRES GOD’S WILL ABOVE OUR OWN.