The Will of God

Telos: God’s will for us is simple, not complex.

Information

The struggle we have with knowing God’s plan for our lives.

Marriage, ministry, and major moves in life. (Jobs, career,

Inspiration

Psalm 143:10 NKJV

10 Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.

Revelation

Two primary ways God leads us:

His Word

His Spirit (Inner guidance) Prayer

Proverbs 20:27 NKJV

27 The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord, Searching all the inner depths of his heart.

Romans 8:14 NKJV

14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.

James 1:5 NKJV

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

The role of prophetic utterance: confirmation or correction.

Application

Questions to ask when seeking guidance:

Has God already addressed your situation in His Word?

Mark 3:35 NKJV

35 For whoever does the will of God is My brother and My sister and mother.”

Matthew 21:32 NKJV

32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him; but tax collectors and harlots believed him; and when you saw it, you did not afterward relent and believe him.

Are you applying what He has already told you?

1 Thessalonians 5:18 NKJV

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

1 Peter 2:15 NKJV

15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men—

1 Thessalonians 4:3 NKJV

3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality;

*Moral sexual activity, by God’s standard, happens between 1 man and 1 woman in committed marital relationship.

James 4:17 NKJV

17 Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.

What are you submitting yourself too spiritually? Who is speaking into your life? Ministry gifts, elders, friends?

2 Timothy 3:10 NKJV

10 But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance,

Transformation

Follow after inner peace, not outer.

Psalm 34:14 NKJV

14 Depart from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it.

1 Peter 3:11 NKJV

11 Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it.

3 Questions:

What is God saying to you?

What are you going to do about it?

How can I pray for you?

Souls, Souls, Souls!!!!!!!!!