However, there is one very important thing that God has taught me about His will. We can never see far ahead, no matter how hard we try. God does give people callings. Some are sure that they are going to be missionaries, some pastors, some doctors, etc. But it is no use thinking too far ahead, or even planning, because how it is going to happen, only God knows, and only God will reveal. We are powerless at this point, only God can shape the furure. We must never never forget the callings that God impresses upon our hearts, for God never lies. God will never call us to something when He will not provide the grace to bring us there.
But more important is we focus on what God wants for us at the present. Because He has so much to teach us each day, before He brings us to the future. "Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." Matthew 6:34. Every day is a new adventure in God, loaded with new lessons to learn, new things to experience. We must focus on living the day to day relationship faithfully with Him, such that even when the future comes, it will still be the same case, everyday.
God most often reveals His will in small pieces, bit by bit. Just take the example of the apostles. God did not give them long-term directions; He guided them as they went along. Day by day He would guide them by His Spirit where to go; sometimes His Spirit would turn them away from certain places; often they were unexpectedly thrown in prison. Stephen is a great example- He was a man "full of faith and of the Holy Ghost" (Acts 6:5), who "did great wonders and miracles among the people." (Acts 6:8). It appeared as though God had placed a great ministry in front of Him. Yet His life was abruptly and cruelly ended by the stones of the religious leaders, when He obeyed God's command for the present and stood up for His faith. But part of God's will it was, for His story as the first Christian martyr continues to inspire and strengthen millions up to today.
Sometimes we may not even be able to discern God's will for us, no matter how hard we try to listen. But in all circumstances, we have this glorious assurance-
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28.
Sometimes God chooses not to reveal His will, sometimes we just fail to hear. But we have this promise, that for those who love God with all their hearts, all things will work together for good, to reveal the wonderful will that God has for us. And when His will is revealed, do not be surprised, do not be disappointed, and do not reject it, for God's plans are always the best.
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Then ye shall call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.
And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:13.
But more important is we focus on what God wants for us at the present. Because He has so much to teach us each day, before He brings us to the future. "Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." Matthew 6:34. Every day is a new adventure in God, loaded with new lessons to learn, new things to experience. We must focus on living the day to day relationship faithfully with Him, such that even when the future comes, it will still be the same case, everyday.
God most often reveals His will in small pieces, bit by bit. Just take the example of the apostles. God did not give them long-term directions; He guided them as they went along. Day by day He would guide them by His Spirit where to go; sometimes His Spirit would turn them away from certain places; often they were unexpectedly thrown in prison. Stephen is a great example- He was a man "full of faith and of the Holy Ghost" (Acts 6:5), who "did great wonders and miracles among the people." (Acts 6:8). It appeared as though God had placed a great ministry in front of Him. Yet His life was abruptly and cruelly ended by the stones of the religious leaders, when He obeyed God's command for the present and stood up for His faith. But part of God's will it was, for His story as the first Christian martyr continues to inspire and strengthen millions up to today.
Sometimes we may not even be able to discern God's will for us, no matter how hard we try to listen. But in all circumstances, we have this glorious assurance-
"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28.
Sometimes God chooses not to reveal His will, sometimes we just fail to hear. But we have this promise, that for those who love God with all their hearts, all things will work together for good, to reveal the wonderful will that God has for us. And when His will is revealed, do not be surprised, do not be disappointed, and do not reject it, for God's plans are always the best.
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Then ye shall call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.
And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:13.
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