From today's devotional
God has a will...so what? What possible difference does it make in our lives that God Almighty, the One who inhabits eternity, has a will?
It makes a huge difference, because the Bible, in addition to telling us that God has a will, also tells us that we can know it. He hasn't hoarded His prerogatives all to Himself. He hasn't decided to dwell among the heights of heaven and play keep-away with us lowly earth dwellers. Incredibly, He has made it possible for us to know His wants, passions, longings, and desires.
Beyond that, the Bible goes even further by calling and commanding us to know God's will. From God's standpoint, knowing His will isn't optional; it's absolutely critical and mandatory. Those who don't understand the will of the Lord are described here as being "unwise." In the original Greek, that word can also mean ignorant, stupid, and mindless.
At this point we also need to remind ourselves of the following principle: God never commands us to do something we can't accomplish. He isn't into frustrating us, and when He calls us to undertake a task, we're always able to do it-with His help. Understanding His will is no exception. The Lord not only wants us to know His will, but He wants to aid and assist us in understanding it.
We are without excuse when it comes to knowing God's will. He holds it out to us and implores us to take hold of it. If we haven't done that, if we're in the dark when it comes to what God wants and expects, we need to change that. We need to open up and receive the will of the Lord into our hearts. We can, we must, and we will...with His help!
We are without excuse when it comes to knowing God's will. He holds it out to us and implores us to take hold of it. If we haven't done that, if we're in the dark when it comes to what God wants and expects, we need to change that. We need to open up and receive the will of the Lord into our hearts. We can, we must, and we will...with His help!
Think about it...
What does this passage reveal to me about God?
What does this passage reveal to me about myself?
Based on this, what changes do I need to make?
What is my prayer for today?
