GOD'S WILL 101

GOD’S WILL 101

Monday, June 12, 2017

Romans [GW] 12:1-5 I beseech you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, pleasing to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, in order to prove by you what is that good and pleasing and perfect will of God. For I say, through the grace given to me, to every one who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think. But set your mind to be right-minded, even as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith. For even as we have many members in one body, and all members do not have the same function, so we the many are one body in Christ, and each one members of one another.

Philippians 2:12-16 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, cultivate your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure. Do all things without murmurings and disputings, so that you may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation. Among these you shine as lights in the world, holding forth the Word of Life, so that I may rejoice with you in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain nor labored in vain.

  The following is a succinct summary of a big topic: God’s will for one and all. It is a subject that too often is decided by hearsay religious folklore rather than what Sovereign God says in His Word. Beginning yesterday the first draft took me over 2 hours work. I have returned to the matter several times. Read on.

  To live according to God’s will we must read and study His Word, strive to understand, accept, and in and by faith work at compliance. (2Tim.2:15-16; 3:16-17; Rom.12:1-5; Phil.2:12)

  Individually beginning with trusting in His gift of everlasting redemption we immediately move into general service implemented by further repentance; rethinking all things according to God’s Word. (Rom.12:1-3) Doing otherwise suppresses God’s Holy Spirit within us, thereby diminishing the fruit of the Spirit plus leaving us vulnerable to the devourer & company. (1Cor.6:19; 1Thes.5:19; Gal.5:22; Eph.5:9; 1Pet.5:6-9)

  Let it be understood that general service as a follower of Christ is unchanged from Eden. As was for Adam and Eve it is a matter of our choices. For some reading these paragraphs it involves this day choice as to whether look up Bible references on this page, read, thoughtfully ponder, examine life, and possibly need to make some serious decisions. (Gen.2:15-17; Mt.25:15-29)

  Let it be known that Moses/Gideon/Saul/Samantha service is exclusively Sovereign God’s choice. This is not to say individual or groups of Christians cannot rise to notable responsible positions, for they may. But receiving an unexpected interrupting directive from God Almighty is distinctively different. For one thing, it not being our choosing, plus it may involve considerable reluctance on the listener’s part; at times with His opportunity being passed on to another. (Est.4:14-15)

  Last but not least please know that serving God is a privilege. He does not need you or I to accomplish.  Whether we think and act in accordance with God’s Will by His general directives, interrupting order, or not will not alter the Master’s paramount plan one iota. It will however result in our individual or group status now and forevermore.  (Dan.12:3; 1Cor.3:8-18; 9:17; Rev.2:1 – 3:22; 22:12)

  Let us be wise for this is God’s will.

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