Gods Will

Will of God Synopsis The intent and purpose of God, as revealed in Scripture. God’s will for his creation and his people is set out in the Law and the Prophets, which find their fulfilment in Jesus Christ. A central aspect of the will of God is that his people be faithful and obedient. The revelation of God’s will is in his word In his word 2 Ti 3:16 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV 1900) — 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 2 Samuel 7:21 (KJV 1900) — 21 For thy word’s sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all these great things, to make thy servant know them. Psalm 103:20–21 (KJV 1900) — 20 Bless the Lord, ye his angels, That excel in strength, that do his commandments, Hearkening unto the voice of his word. 21 Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; Ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure. Colossians 1:25–26 (KJV 1900) — 25 Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God; 26 Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: 1 John 2:4–5 (KJV 1900) — 4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. Through the law Gods will is given to his people by moses. Ex 18:15–16; Ex 24:12; Dt 30:16; Ps 119:43; Ro 7:12; 1 Ti 1:8 Exodus 18:15–16 (KJV 1900) — 15 And Moses said unto his father in law, Because the people come unto me to inquire of God: 16 When they have a matter, they come unto me; and I judge between one and another, and I do make them know the statutes of God, and his laws. Exodus 24:12 (KJV 1900) — 12 And the Lord said unto Moses, Come up to me into the mount, and be there: and I will give thee tables of stone, and a law, and commandments which I have written; that thou mayest teach them. Deuteronomy 30:16 (KJV 1900) — 16 In that I command thee this day to love the Lord thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the Lord thy God shall bless thee in the land whither thou goest to possess it. Psalm 119:43 (KJV 1900) — 43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; For I have hoped in thy judgments. Romans 7:12 (KJV 1900) — 12 Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good. 1 Timothy 1:8 (KJV 1900) — 8 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully; The revelation of Gods Will is carried out Through the prophets 1 Ki 22:6–7; 2 Ki 3:11; Je 42:3–4; Eze 12:25; Am 3:7 1 Kings 22:6–7 (KJV 1900) — 6 Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall I go against Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the Lord shall deliver it into the hand of the king. 7 And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we might inquire of him? 2 Kings 3:11 (KJV 1900) — 11 But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord, that we may inquire of the Lord by him? And one of the king of Israel’s servants answered and said, Here is Elisha the son of Shaphat, which poured water on the hands of Elijah. Jeremiah 42:3–4 (KJV 1900) — 3 That the Lord thy God may shew us the way wherein we may walk, and the thing that we may do. 4 Then Jeremiah the prophet said unto them, I have heard you; behold, I will pray unto the Lord your God according to your words; and it shall come to pass, that whatsoever thing the Lord shall answer you, I will declare it unto you; I will keep nothing back from you. Ezekiel 12:25 (KJV 1900) — 25 For I am the Lord: I will speak, and the word that I shall speak shall come to pass; it shall be no more prolonged: for in your days, O rebellious house, will I say the word, and will perform it, saith the Lord God. Amos 3:7 (KJV 1900) — 7 Surely the Lord God will do nothing, But he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. In the apostolic gospel Ac 20:27; Ga 1:11–12 Acts 20:27 (KJV 1900) — 27 For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God. Galatians 1:11–12 (KJV 1900) — 11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. The fulfilment of God’s will is accomplished in Jesus Christ God’s will is fulfilled in Jesus Christ Eph 1:9–10 Ephesians 1:9–10 (KJV 1900) — 9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: 10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: See also Eph 3:4–11; Col 1:27 Ephesians 3:4–11 (KJV 1900) — 4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) 5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; 6 That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: 7 Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. 8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; 9 And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: 10 To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, 11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: Colossians 1:27 (KJV 1900) — 27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Jesus Christ obeyed his Father’s will Jn 6:38 John 6:38 (KJV 1900) — 38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. See also Mt 26:39; Jn 4:34; Jn 5:30; Heb 10:7; Ps 40:8 Matthew 26:39 (KJV 1900) — 39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. John 4:34 (KJV 1900) — 34 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. John 5:30 (KJV 1900) — 30 I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me. Hebrews 10:7 (KJV 1900) — 7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God. Psalm 40:8 (KJV 1900) — 8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: Yea, thy law is within my heart. Jesus Christ’s death fulfilled God’s will Ga 1:3–4 Galatians 1:3–4 (KJV 1900) — 3 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: See also Is 53:10; Ac 2:23 Isaiah 53:10 (KJV 1900) — 10 Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: When thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, He shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, And the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand. Acts 2:23 (KJV 1900) — 23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: God’s will for the world God desires justice and righteousness Am 5:24 Amos 5:24 (KJV 1900) — 24 But let judgment run down as waters, And righteousness as a mighty stream. See also Ps 33:5; Is 5:7; Je 9:24; Mic 6:8 Psalm 33:5 (KJV 1900) — 5 He loveth righteousness and judgment: The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. Isaiah 5:7 (KJV 1900) — 7 For the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel, And the men of Judah his pleasant plant: And he looked for judgment, but behold oppression; For righteousness, but behold a cry. Jeremiah 9:24 (KJV 1900) — 24 But let him that glorieth glory in this, That he understandeth and knoweth me, That I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: For in these things I delight, saith the Lord. Micah 6:8 (KJV 1900) — 8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; And what doth the Lord require of thee, But to do justly, and to love mercy, And to walk humbly with thy God? God desires honesty and truth Pr 12:22 Proverbs 12:22 (KJV 1900) — 22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: But they that deal truly are his delight. See also Ex 20:16; Le 19:35–36; Pr 11:1; Zec 8:16–17 Exodus 20:16 (KJV 1900) — 16 Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. Leviticus 19:35–36 (KJV 1900) — 35 Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment, in meteyard, in weight, or in measure. 36 Just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin, shall ye have: I am the Lord your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt. Proverbs 11:1 (KJV 1900) — 1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord: But a just weight is his delight. Zechariah 8:16–17 (KJV 1900) — 16 These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: 17 And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbour; and love no false oath: for all these are things that I hate, saith the Lord. God desires harmony and peace 1 Ti 2:2–3 1 Timothy 2:2–3 (KJV 1900) — 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; See also Is 2:3–4; Is 11:6–9 Isaiah 2:3–4 (KJV 1900) — 3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, To the house of the God of Jacob; And he will teach us of his ways, And we will walk in his paths: For out of Zion shall go forth the law, And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem. 4 And he shall judge among the nations, And shall rebuke many people: And they shall beat their swords into plowshares, And their spears into pruninghooks: Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, Neither shall they learn war any more. Isaiah 11:6–9 (KJV 1900) — 6 The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, And the leopard shall lie down with the kid; And the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; And a little child shall lead them. 7 And the cow and the bear shall feed; Their young ones shall lie down together: And the lion shall eat straw like the ox. 8 And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, And the weaned child shall put his hand on the cockatrice’ den. 9 They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: For the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, As the waters cover the sea. God desires the world to be saved 1 Ti 2:4 1 Timothy 2:4 (KJV 1900) — 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. See also Eze 18:23; Eze 33:11; Mt 18:14; Jn 3:16–17; 2 Pe 3:9 Ezekiel 18:23 (KJV 1900) — 23 Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord God: and not that he should return from his ways, and live? Ezekiel 33:11 (KJV 1900) — 11 Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel? Matthew 18:14 (KJV 1900) — 14 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. John 3:16–17 (KJV 1900) — 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 2 Peter 3:9 (KJV 1900) — 9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. God’s will for his redeemed people God desires loving obedience Mt 22:35–38 Matthew 22:35–38 (KJV 1900) — 35 Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, 36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great commandment. See also Dt 6:5 Deuteronomy 6:5 (KJV 1900) — 5 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. Scripture regularly makes obedience to God a higher priority than performing religious acts: Ps 51:16–17; Is 1:11; Je 7:22–23; 1 Jn 2:5 Psalm 51:16–17 (KJV 1900) — 16 For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: Thou delightest not in burnt offering. 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: A broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Isaiah 1:11 (KJV 1900) — 11 To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the Lord: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; And I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. Jeremiah 7:22–23 (KJV 1900) — 22 For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices: 23 But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you. 1 John 2:5 (KJV 1900) — 5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. God desires worship 1 Pe 2:9 1 Peter 2:9 (KJV 1900) — 9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: See also Ps 100:4; Is 45:23; 1 Th 5:18; Re 1:6 Psalm 100:4 (KJV 1900) — 4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, And into his courts with praise: Be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Isaiah 45:23 (KJV 1900) — 23 I have sworn by myself, The word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, Every tongue shall swear. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV 1900) — 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Revelation 1:6 (KJV 1900) — 6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. God desires holiness 1 Th 4:3 1 Thessalonians 4:3 (KJV 1900) — 3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: See also Le 19:1–2; 1 Co 1:2; Col 1:22; 1 Th 4:7; Heb 10:10; 1 Pe 1:15–16 Leviticus 19:1–2 (KJV 1900) — 1 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 2 Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the Lord your God am holy. 1 Corinthians 1:2 (KJV 1900) — 2 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: Colossians 1:22 (KJV 1900) — 22 In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: 1 Thessalonians 4:7 (KJV 1900) — 7 For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. Hebrews 10:10 (KJV 1900) — 10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. 1 Peter 1:15–16 (KJV 1900) — 15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. God desires love for one another Jn 13:34–35 John 13:34–35 (KJV 1900) — 34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. See also Le 19:18; Mt 22:39; Jn 15:12–13; Ga 5:14; 1 Jn 3:11 Leviticus 19:18 (KJV 1900) — 18 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the Lord. Matthew 22:39 (KJV 1900) — 39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. John 15:12–13 (KJV 1900) — 12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Galatians 5:14 (KJV 1900) — 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 1 John 3:11 (KJV 1900) — 11 For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. God desires high moral standards 1 Pe 2:15 1 Peter 2:15 (KJV 1900) — 15 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: See also Mt 5:16; Mt 5:48; 1 Pe 3:4 Matthew 5:16 (KJV 1900) — 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:48 (KJV 1900) — 48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. 1 Peter 3:4 (KJV 1900) — 4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. God’s will may involve suffering 1 Pe 3:17 1 Peter 3:17 (KJV 1900) — 17 For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing. See also Ac 14:22; Ac 21:13–14; Heb 12:5–7; 1 Pe 4:19 Acts 14:22 (KJV 1900) — 22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. Acts 21:13–14 (KJV 1900) — 13 Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. 14 And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done. Hebrews 12:5–7 (KJV 1900) — 5 And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: 6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. 7 If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? 1 Peter 4:19 (KJV 1900) — 19 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator. Proper responses to God’s will Discovering God’s will Eph 5:17 Ephesians 5:17 (KJV 1900) — 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. See also Ro 2:18; Col 1:9 Romans 2:18 (KJV 1900) — 18 And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law; Colossians 1:9 (KJV 1900) — 9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; Obeying God’s will Mt 7:21 Matthew 7:21 (KJV 1900) — 21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. See also Ezr 10:11; Mt 12:50; Eph 6:6; Heb 13:21; Jas 4:15 Ezra 10:11 (KJV 1900) — 11 Now therefore make confession unto the Lord God of your fathers, and do his pleasure: and separate yourselves from the people of the land, and from the strange wives. Matthew 12:50 (KJV 1900) — 50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. Ephesians 6:6 (KJV 1900) — 6 Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; Hebrews 13:21 (KJV 1900) — 21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. James 4:15 (KJV 1900) — 15 For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that. Praying for God’s will Mt 6:10 Matthew 6:10 (KJV 1900) — 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. See also Ps 143:10; Mt 26:42; Jn 14:13–14; 1 Jn 5:14 Psalm 143:10 (KJV 1900) — 10 Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: Thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness. Matthew 26:42 (KJV 1900) — 42 He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done. John 14:13–14 (KJV 1900) — 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. 1 John 5:14 (KJV 1900) — 14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: Making radical changes to do God’s will Ro 12:2 Romans 12:2 (KJV 1900) — 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. See also Ro 8:5; Ga 5:16–17; Jas 1:20; 1 Pe 1:14; 1 Pe 4:2; 1 Jn 2:15–17 Romans 8:5 (KJV 1900) — 5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. Galatians 5:16–17 (KJV 1900) — 16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. James 1:20 (KJV 1900) — 20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. 1 Peter 1:14 (KJV 1900) — 14 As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: 1 Peter 4:2 (KJV 1900) — 2 That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. 1 John 2:15–17 (KJV 1900) — 15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. Rejecting God’s will Lk 7:30 Luke 7:30 (KJV 1900) — 30 But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him. See also Ps 107:11; Is 30:1; Eze 3:7; Mt 23:37; Jn 8:44 Psalm 107:11 (KJV 1900) — 11 Because they rebelled against the words of God, And contemned the counsel of the most High: Isaiah 30:1 (KJV 1900) — 1 Woe to the rebellious children, saith the Lord, That take counsel, but not of me; And that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, That they may add sin to sin: Ezekiel 3:7 (KJV 1900) — 7 But the house of Israel will not hearken unto thee; for they will not hearken unto me: for all the house of Israel are impudent and hardhearted. Matthew 23:37 (KJV 1900) — 37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! John 8:44 (KJV 1900) — 44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. Examples of people who obeyed God’s will Dt 33:21 Gad Deuteronomy 33:21 (KJV 1900) — 21 And he provided the first part for himself, Because there, in a portion of the lawgiver, was he seated; And he came with the heads of the people, He executed the justice of the Lord, And his judgments with Israel. David: 1 Sa 13:14; Ac 13:22; Ac 13:36 1 Samuel 13:14 (KJV 1900) — 14 But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the Lord hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the Lord hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the Lord commanded thee. Acts 13:22 (KJV 1900) — 22 And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will. Acts 13:36 (KJV 1900) — 36 For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption: Is 44:28–45:1 Cyrus Isaiah 44:28–45:1 (KJV 1900) — 28 That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, And shall perform all my pleasure: Even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; And to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid. 1 Thus saith the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, Whose right hand I have holden, To subdue nations before him; And I will loose the loins of kings, To open before him the two leaved gates; And the gates shall not be shut; Paul: Ac 18:21; Ac 21:14; Ro 1:10; Ro 15:32; 1 Co 4:19 Acts 18:21 (KJV 1900) — 21 But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus. Acts 21:14 (KJV 1900) — 14 And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done. Romans 1:10 (KJV 1900) — 10 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you. Romans 15:32 (KJV 1900) — 32 That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed. 1 Corinthians 4:19 (KJV 1900) — 19 But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power. Ways of discovering God’s will Ex 18:20 teaching; Ex 28:30 Urim and Thummim; Ps 86:11 prayer; Ps 119:105 God’s word; Da 2:22–23 revelation; Jn 14:26 the Holy Spirit; Ac 1:26 drawing lots Exodus 18:20 (KJV 1900) — 20 And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do. Exodus 28:30 (KJV 1900) — 30 And thou shalt put in the breastplate of judgment the Urim and the Thummim; and they shall be upon Aaron’s heart, when he goeth in before the Lord: and Aaron shall bear the judgment of the children of Israel upon his heart before the Lord continually. Psalm 86:11 (KJV 1900) — 11 Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: Unite my heart to fear thy name. Psalm 119:105 (KJV 1900) — 105 NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path. Daniel 2:22–23 (KJV 1900) — 22 He revealeth the deep and secret things: He knoweth what is in the darkness, And the light dwelleth with him. 23 I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, Who hast given me wisdom and might, And hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: For thou hast now made known unto us the king’s matter. John 14:26 (KJV 1900) — 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. Acts 1:26 (KJV 1900) — 26 And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles. God’s will and the human will God’s will overrules human wills Pr 19:21 Proverbs 19:21 (KJV 1900) — 21 There are many devices in a man’s heart; Nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand. See also Ps 33:10–11; Pr 16:9 Psalm 33:10–11 (KJV 1900) — 10 The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: He maketh the devices of the people of none effect. 11 The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, The thoughts of his heart to all generations. Proverbs 16:9 (KJV 1900) — 9 A man’s heart deviseth his way: But the Lord directeth his steps. God’s will overrides the desires of the wicked Ge 50:20; Is 10:5–11; Hab 1:5–11; Ac 2:23 Genesis 50:20 (KJV 1900) — 20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. Isaiah 10:5–11 (KJV 1900) — 5 O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, And the staff in their hand is mine indignation. 6 I will send him against an hypocritical nation, And against the people of my wrath will I give him a charge, To take the spoil, and to take the prey, And to tread them down like the mire of the streets. 7 Howbeit he meaneth not so, Neither doth his heart think so; But it is in his heart to destroy And cut off nations not a few. 8 For he saith, Are not my princes altogether kings? 9 Is not Calno as Carchemish? Is not Hamath as Arpad? Is not Samaria as Damascus? 10 As my hand hath found the kingdoms of the idols, And whose graven images did excel them of Jerusalem and of Samaria; 11 Shall I not, as I have done unto Samaria and her idols, So do to Jerusalem and her idols? Habakkuk 1:5–11 (KJV 1900) — 5 Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: For I will work a work in your days, Which ye will not believe, though it be told you. 6 For, lo, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation, Which shall march through the breadth of the land, To possess the dwellingplaces that are not theirs. 7 They are terrible and dreadful: Their judgment and their dignity shall proceed of themselves. 8 Their horses also are swifter than the leopards, And are more fierce than the evening wolves: And their horsemen shall spread themselves, And their horsemen shall come from far; They shall fly as the eagle that hasteth to eat. 9 They shall come all for violence: Their faces shall sup up as the east wind, And they shall gather the captivity as the sand. 10 And they shall scoff at the kings, And the princes shall be a scorn unto them: They shall deride every strong hold; For they shall heap dust, and take it. 11 Then shall his mind change, and he shall pass over, and offend, Imputing this his power unto his god. Acts 2:23 (KJV 1900) — 23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: God’s will can harmonise with human wills 1 Ch 13:2; Ps 37:4; Ps 145:19; Ac 15:28 1 Chronicles 13:2 (KJV 1900) — 2 And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If it seem good unto you, and that it be of the Lord our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren every where, that are left in all the land of Israel, and with them also to the priests and Levites which are in their cities and suburbs, that they may gather themselves unto us: Psalm 37:4 (KJV 1900) — 4 Delight thyself also in the Lord; And he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Psalm 145:19 (KJV 1900) — 19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: He also will hear their cry, and will save them. Acts 15:28 (KJV 1900) — 28 For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things; God’s will is sovereign Over all things Eph 1:11 Ephesians 1:11 (KJV 1900) — 11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: Over creation See also Mt 10:29; Ro 8:20; Re 4:11 Matthew 10:29 (KJV 1900) — 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. Romans 8:20 (KJV 1900) — 20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, Revelation 4:11 (KJV 1900) — 11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. Over evil Ge 45:8; 1 Sa 2:25; Pr 16:4; Is 65:12; Ro 9:18 Genesis 45:8 (KJV 1900) — 8 So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt. 1 Samuel 2:25 (KJV 1900) — 25 If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the Lord, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the Lord would slay them. Proverbs 16:4 (KJV 1900) — 4 The Lord hath made all things for himself: Yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. Isaiah 65:12 (KJV 1900) — 12 Therefore will I number you to the sword, And ye shall all bow down to the slaughter: Because when I called, ye did not answer; When I spake, ye did not hear; But did evil before mine eyes, And did choose that wherein I delighted not. Romans 9:18 (KJV 1900) — 18 Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth. Over the gospel Mic 7:18; Mt 11:25–26; Jn 5:21; Ac 13:48; Ro 9:18; 1 Co 1:21 Micah 7:18 (KJV 1900) — 18 Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, And passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? He retaineth not his anger for ever, Because he delighteth in mercy. Matthew 11:25–26 (KJV 1900) — 25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. 26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. John 5:21 (KJV 1900) — 21 For as the Father raiseth up the dead, and quickeneth them; even so the Son quickeneth whom he will. Acts 13:48 (KJV 1900) — 48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. Romans 9:18 (KJV 1900) — 18 Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth. 1 Corinthians 1:21 (KJV 1900) — 21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. In the church 1 Co 1:1; 1 Co 12:11; 1 Co 12:28; Php 2:13; 2 Ti 1:1; Heb 2:4 1 Corinthians 1:1 (KJV 1900) — 1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 1 Corinthians 12:11 (KJV 1900) — 11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will. 1 Corinthians 12:28 (KJV 1900) — 28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. Philippians 2:13 (KJV 1900) — 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. 2 Timothy 1:1 (KJV 1900) — 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, Hebrews 2:4 (KJV 1900) — 4 God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will? Not everyone is called to be a preacher GOD calls ordinary people to do his will. We as humans do not have to be preachers to accomplish GOD’s will. The maker and creater of all things can call whom or what he may to accomplish his devine will. GODS will can be accomplished in a Gourd just ask Jonah. God’s will can be accomplished in a donkey just ask Hamyal. Gods Will can be accomplished in a storm just ask the disciples. GODS will can be accomplished in firery furnish just ask the four Hebrew boys. GODS will ban be accomplished in young boy being betrayed by his brothers and thrown in a prison juslt Joseph. GODS will can be accomplished in a 103 year old man and his wife just ask Abraham and Sarah. God’s will can be accomplished in baby born in a manger to a virgin just ask mary. To my point GODS will be done.