God Has A Will

Few things are more confusing for Christians than discovering and obeying God's will. In many ways we make it much more complicated than God ever intended. We read, pray, search for signs, have quiet times, meditate, and have endless conversations all in an effort to search for God's will.

Here is a truth we all need to latch on to. God wants us to know His will. In the Bible, when God wanted someone to believe Him for something or to do something, God took the initiative to reveal that will. He did so for Noah, Abram, Moses, Joshua, Samuel, David, and Elijah. He will do the same for us.

We can drive ourselves insane searching and searching when God is not ready to reveal His will. Over the years I have learned that if I really want to know God's will it will most likely be revealed in the context of reading and studying His word. If you want to know His will stay in His word.

I have noticed over the years each time God began getting my attention concerning His will certain scriptures would begin to surface over and over again. During a time He was getting ready to move me to a new church to serve as pastor Genesis 12:1-2 and Hebrews 11:8 surfaced repeatedly. I knew God was calling me to a new field of service. Another time God used Luke 9:23, Matthew 9:36, and Isaiah 6:8 over and over again. One time I heard one of these scriptures in a sermon by another preacher. One day one of those came up in a small group class and another time I read Isaiah 6:8 in a devotion book. They came up so many times I knew the Lord was getting my attention. They surfaced enough that God's message penetrated my heart and mind. It meant another change in ministry venues.

I have been meditating on Romans 12:2 in recent days. "And do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable, and perfect." The best way we renew our minds and have it transformed is by staying in God's word. When we do this day in and day out for the long term God will reveal His will.

There are two things we know for sure about God's will. In the Bible when God revealed His will people knew it was God speaking and they knew what God was saying. Noah knew God told him to build an ark. Moses knew he was supposed to deliver the children of Israel. Elijah knew he was supposed to have a show down on Mount Carmel. The same will be true for you. When God reveals His will in your situation you will know it is Him doing the communicating and you will also know exactly what God is calling you to do.

Until then keep seeking, be patient, and stay in His word. God has a will He wants to reveal it to you in His time.