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Notes: How to Know the Will of God
by Greg Laurie on Apr 7, 2019
Event:
Scripture:
Romans 12
Series:
Relentless Grace: Paul
People like to go to church on Easter. We need to invite them!
Does God still speak to people today?
How can I learn to know the voice of God?
Inaccurate views:
1. Finding guidance from God is hard.
2. God’s will is undesirable.
What you need to know: there is joy in the will of God.
The reason God wants to show His will for you is because He is your friend.
Psalm 25:15 NKJV
[15] My eyes are ever toward the LORD, For He shall pluck my feet out of the net.
1 Peter 4:2 NKJV
[2] that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.
Psalm 40:8 NKJV
[8] I delight to do Your will, O my God, And Your law is within my heart."
Finding God’s will is not just an option for the Christian.
God’s will is not an itinerary but an attitude.
We learn God’s will for our lives when we start walking it.
Romans 12:1-2 NKJV
[1] I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. [2] And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
1. We are all called to glorify God with our lives.
Everywhere in this world and in every aspect of life we need more Christians.
Things we need to give God
a1. We need to present our minds,
Philippians 4:8 NKJV
[8] Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy-meditate on these things.
a2. We need to present our words.
James 3:5 NKJV
[5] Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things. See how great a forest a little fire kindles!
T.H.I.N.K. Before you speak:
True
Helpful
Inspiring
Necessary
Kind
a3. We need to present our hands and feet.
Proverbs 6:16-18 NKJV
[16] These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: [17] A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, [18] A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil,
a4. We present our finances.
2 Corinthians 8:5 NKJV
[5] And not only as we had hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the will of God.
2. Don’t be conformed to this world.
Romans 12:2 NKJV
[2] And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Present yourself to God.
Are you a conformer or a transformer, a thermometer or a thermostat.
Our definition of good is probably different then God’s definition of good.
b1. To understand the will of God; you need to read the Bible.
God will never contradict His word.
As you know the will of you will know what He wants for you.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 NKJV
[16] All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, [17] that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
The word of God is what will sustain me.
b2. God will speak to you through circumstances.
Phillip followed the will of God to the desert and ran across a man reading Isaiah 53. God lead Phillip one step at a time.
The work in your heart.
Isaiah 55:12 NKJV
[12] "For you shall go out with joy, And be led out with peace; The mountains and the hills Shall break forth into singing before you, And all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
b3. God’s timing
Ecclesiastes 3:11 NKJV
[11] He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.
God’s timing:
If the request is wrong, God says no.
If the timing is wrong, God says slow.
If the request is right and the timing is right, God says go!
We can struggle with the will of God.
Job 1:21 NKJV
[21] And he said: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, And naked shall I return there. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; Blessed be the name of the LORD."
Matthew 26:38-39 NKJV
[38] Then He said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with Me." [39] He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will."
Never be afraid to commit unknown future to a known God.
Romans 8:28 NKJV
[28] And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Let your Father choose for you!
Your Father loves to bless you!
God wants all of us to be saved!
God has everything you want. He’s just a prayer away!
Best regards,
Adam
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