All in God’s Will
Do we seek out the will of the Father and obey it as we go about living each and every day of our lives? Do we say that we do the things which Jesus taught, and yet neglect to ask, seek, and knock on the door of God in search of His Holy will? If this is true then we are in dire straits, and Jesus will know us not when we stand in judgement. Nothing is more important to Him than to know and obey His Father’s will.
We are meant to do the will of God, but do we know what that is, and if not, how do we come to know it? We can’t discern the entire will of God on our own, because it is too deep and broad for us, but He will show it to us in bits and pieces as His Holy Spirit guides us day by day in understanding, and obedience. We come to know it through prayer, studying His Word, and listening for His voice. We will know it is His will, not ours, by testing what we hear in this way.
In the course of our faith we have contemplated our travail, tribulation, and the trouble they present us. Jesus thought on this same subject, and after having reached an understanding of their importance to faith He concluded that He would not ask God to save Him from it, but acknowledge God’s will in it. Are we courageous enough to face what lies ahead before us, and grasp, as Jesus did, the purpose God has for us in our suffering?